Training School Meeting Draws County Women
A Wadena News report covers a Fayette training school held Monday January 31 at the Lutheran church. About twenty five county women attended an all day session with dinner. County superintendent Morse outlined future school improvements and plans for Annual Day. County and township officers were installed and Mrs Wilder Mattocks received a QOTRDBC. The gathering closed with the song Follow the Gleam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Lutheran Church
Morse
Installa Hon
Ficéra
Wilder Matt
Surprise Birthday Party At Ray's Cafe Honors Mrs Pritchard
Mrs Roscoe Pritchard was guest of honor at a Saturday night surprise party hosted by friends at Ray's Cafe. Five Hundred was played across three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs Harold Corbin Mrs Alfred Johnson Mrs Roscoe Pritchard and Mrs Derryl Johnson. A decorated angel food cake baked by Ilo Pritchard topped the luncheon and a gift was presented to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pritchard
Mesdames
Harold Corbin
Derry Johnson
Johnnie Erickson
Frank Welsh
Flossie Voshejl
Alfred Johnson
Ole Johnson
Pete Bachtell
Wilfred Bond
Clyde Bond
Luther Crandall
Spelling 100% Honor Roll Named from Local Pupil List
In Friday tests seven eighth graders achieved perfect spelling. Richard Benesh James Davis James Gage Helen Pritchard Jane Corkery Joyce Erickson Laver Lockard LeRoy Mahoney Mary Mesgerli and Robert Whit tenbaugh are recognized. The history unit explores the Civil War and fiction selections enrich the study. Geography covers broad themes and art pupils create February holiday posters and paintings.
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Grates
Richard Benesh
James Davis
James Gage
Helen Pritchard
Jane Corkery
Joyce Erickson
Laver Lockard
LeRoy Mahoney
Mary Mesgerli
Robert Whittenbaugh
Uniform entrance age proposed for Iowa schools
A bill before the Iowa legislature seeks a uniform entrance age for kindergarten and first grade. It would set five years as the minimum to enter kindergarten and six years to enter first grade, addressing current ambiguities in state law.
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Iowa
Lions Grow by Two as Elgin Club Welcomes Members
Elgin Lions Club increased membership by two with Leo Grather and Sheldon Boyle joining last Thursday evening. Two candidates missed the meeting. A short Lions meeting followed at the schoolhouse and locals attended the Lions versus Faculty basketball game at West Union.
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Elgin Lions Club
Leo Grather
Sheldon Boyle
Lions
West Union
Speedy Action Shown In Early Days of Session
The legislature moves quickly on major bills as leaders aim to finish in under 100 days. Beardsley favors a rainy day fund, war bonus partly paid from surplus, with Senate support growing for $72.26 million in bonds and $12.75 million from surplus. opposition to full bonus remains. Burma is confirmed to the state board of control with immediate effect, succeeding interim appointee Redman, serving until June 1951. House and Senate agree to exclude maid service from governor’s residence upkeep and plan future biennial budget provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Appropriations Committee
Swilliam S. Beardsley
Beardsley
Senate
Henry Burma
House
State Board of Control
Burma
Butler County
Board of Control
Robert C. Lappen
Des Moines
A. G. Redman
Robert Blue
P. F. Hopkins
Mason City Democrat
Dead Pigeons The legislature acts swiftly on bills
The legislature has made quick work of several bills, killing them before they could progress, with continued discussion on the matter on the last page.
Elgin Cooperative Buys Lot from John Falb
The Elgin Cooperative last week bought a 25 by 50 foot lot north of their property from John Falb. The site lies directly south of Lehman’s store, near the former sample room location.
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Elgin Cooperative
John Falb
Lehman's
Kuepker Martin Wedding in Sumner Gazette Note
Miss Lucille Kuepker and Jorris Martin marry in a Jan 26 ceremony at St John s Evangelical Lutheran parsonage Spring Fountain with Rev Edm Weiss officiating A dinner for seven followed at Ritz cafe Sumner Newlyweds to reside in Clermont Martin works at Elgin Capper Hatchery Attendants Elmer Volker and Mrs Volker in gray with red rose corsages
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Lucille Kuepker
Ervin Kuepker
Jorris Martin
Melvin Martin
Elgin
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage
Spring Fountain
Edm. Weiss
Elmer Volker
Jorris Mattis
Sumner Gazette
Surprise Farwell Party For Boyle Family At Home
A surprise farewell party was held Friday evening at the Boyle home for Mr and Mrs Floyd Boyle and Gary by neighbors. A 500 game yielded prizes for Conner Dumm eruth and Floyd Boyle in men categories and Mrs Geo Mueller and Mrs Conner Dumm eruth in women categories, with Conner Dummermuth also winning the traveling prize. Attendees included the Halverson, Dummermuth, Mueller, McMillan, Haas, and Gehring families and a gift was given to the Boyles. The Boyle family plans to move to Harold Bennett farm soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Boyle
Gary
Conner Dummermuth
Geo. Mueller
Conner B Dummerruth
Albert and
DeVere Halversonn
Conner
Herbert Dummermuth
John McMillan
Herbert Haas
LeRoy Gehring
Mrs. Boyle
Boyle
Harold Bennett
Elgin Watchmaker's College Listed in GI Training Approvals
A trade publication mislisted the Elgin Watchmakers College as located in Elgin Iowa. Wm E Baumgartner has been receiving inquiries from prospective students about the program. The listing noted it as an approved school for GI training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Watchmakers' College
Elgin
Iowa
Wm. E. Baumgartner
G. I
Clermont men attend Cedar Rapids Consistory meeting
W. C. Follett and Will J. Nelson from Clermont attended a Consistory gathering in Cedar Rapids the first of the week. Nelson and Follett are members there, while Arthur Yearous was initiated as a new member at the meeting.
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W. C. Follett
Will J. Nelson
Clermont
Arthur Yearous
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Follett
Mr. Yearous
Illness Strikes Falk Families Amid Flu Week
The Herbert and Robert Falk families have been ill with the flu for a week. LeRoy Steel was confined to home for several days. Mrs. Carl Reeder of Waukegan Illinois visited her father H W Helms and other relatives last Wednesday and returned home with Helms who will stay briefly. Mr and Mrs Frank Sturm of Clermont visit the Pfisters this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Robert Falk
LeRoy
Steel
Carl Reeder
Waukegan
H. W. Helms
Helms
Frank Sturm
Clermont
G. Pfisters
Mrs Christine Schori Announces Closing Out Sale
Mrs Christine Schori plans a closing out sale of furniture and household goods at the former Gunderson residence on Saturday afternoon February 12. An Echo advertisement urges readers to refer to it. The W S C 5 circles of the Methodist church will meet February 17 with hostesses Ada circle Mrs B H Brackin Ruth circle Mrs Thos E Howard and Naomi circle Mrs Herbert Ash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Schori
W.S. C.S
Gunderson
Echo
Methodist Church
Ada
B. H. Brackin
Ruth
Thos. E. Howard
Naomi
Herbert Ash
Milo Olson Passes Watchmaker Exam in Des Moines
Milo Olson, accompanied by Mrs. Pispacandisalan pisivaren and others, traveled to Des Moines last Monday and Tuesday to take the watchmaker exam before the state board. He is reported to have topped this month’s class and is now a licensed watchmaker eligible to practice in Iowa. Olson began at Elgin Illinois Watchmakers School and apprenticed under Wm. E. Baumgartner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo. Olson
Des Moines
State Board
Iowa
Pispacandisalan Pisivaren
Ind
Henry T. Olson
Ames
Elizabeth Skarshaug
Olson
Elgin
Illinois
Watchmakers
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Birthday Surprise Party for Woodrow Reed
Friends and relatives gathered Tuesday evening February 1 to celebrate Woodrow Reed’s upcoming February 2 birthday. Guests included Cornelius Reierson and Joseph, Clarence Kirkeberg and Carlyle, Mervin Reierson, Lloyd Reierson and Richard, L. Q. Reierson and Randolph. Progressive Somerset was played. prizes went to Cornelius Reierson and Clarence Kirkeberg for men high and son, and to Cornelius Reierson and Mrs. Clarence Kirkeberg for ladies high and son. The honored guest received gifts, followed by lunch served by Mrs. Reed.
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Woodrow Reed
Cornelius Reierson
Joseph
Clarence Kirkeberg
Carlyle
Mervin Reierson
Lloyd Reierson
Richard
L. Q. Reierson
Randolph
Reed
Community Club Meets At School Next Monday
The Elgin Community Club will meet at the Elgin school building next Monday evening at 6 30. Arrangements for advance reservations for dinner may be made, but uncontacted guests are still invited and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Elgin
Northeast Iowa Press Association Meeting Set in Monona
The Northeast Iowa Press Association annual election meeting will convene in Monona on Friday afternoon and evening this week. Officers include Les Hull of Wauken as president and Dick Westerfield of West Union as secretary. Pre conference sessions of the American Legion Auxiliary are planned for February 26 to 28 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines.
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Northeast Iowa Press Association
Monona
Corner
Les Hull
Wauken
Dick Westerfield
West Union
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Desa Moines
Des Moines
Burnell Olson Rites Held Following Illness
Services for Burnell Olson six year old son of Mr and Mrs Millar Olson farmers northwest of Elkader were held Tuesday at Highland Lutheran church. He died near Manchester Saturday night while being taken to an Iowa City hospital after two years with diabetes. Burial followed at Highland cemetery. Rev A O Nesset officiated. Survived by parents two brothers and three sisters.
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Burnell Olson
Millard Olson
Elkader
Highland Lutheran Church
Highland Cemetery
A. O. Nesset
Manchester
Iowa City
McGregor Church Destroyed by Fire in Iowa
Fire destroyed the McGregor Congregational Church on Saturday January 29 in sub-zero weather. Estimated losses reached $100,000 with brick walls remaining. Janitor left shortly before noon as flames engulfed the interior. firefighters from Monona Marquette and Prairie du Chien aided the McGregor department. Insurance on the building was $32,000. rebuilding may cost $75,000.
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McGregor Congregational Church
Iowa
Monona
Marquette
Prairie du Chien
McGregor Fire Department
Soviet Hour Club Social Hour Meeting Notes
The Social Hour Club met February 2 at Mrs. Ann Dennler's home. A Valentine program and contest awarded prizes to Marie Meyer and Mary Howard. The group donated $5 to the Polio fund. One guest, Mrs. Charlton Looby, attended. Luncheon followed. next meeting March 3 at Mrs. Gladyce Ash's home.
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Ann Dennler
Valentine
General Washington
Hilda Little
Ina Shaffer
Alice Howard
Marie Meyer
Mary Howard
Charlton Looby
Gladyce Ash
Clermont Couples Dine With Reiersons Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs G Pfister and Harold plus Mr and Mrs Frank Sturm of Clermont were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ole Reierson on Sunday. Mrs Alice Winkler spent the weekend with Mrs Mary Ogle.
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G. Pfister
Harold
Frank Sturm
Clermont
Ole Reierson
Alice Winkler
Mary Ogle
Baumgartners Sell Jewelry Store and Stock
Hank Wolf of Elkader, secretary of the WN. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship association, has sent notices for the February meeting at Monona on the 18th. He promises an outstanding speaker and the usual lunch will be served.
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Hank" Wolf
Elkader
WN. E. Iowa Masonic, Fellowship Association
Monona
Bilden Estate Sale Brings Good Prices
Cattle at the Bilden estate sale sold fairly high despite a softer week for cattle. Hereford cows brought 15.76 per hundred and late summer calves topped at 83.00. Broad sows brought 64.00 each and year-old hens 150 each. Corn 1.26 oats 0.78. Timothy hay 20 per ton, baled clover and timothy 0.92 per bale, loose straw 8.50 per ton. G J Mosby cashier of Elgin State Bank clerked the sale assisted by Max Thoma trustee. Orvin Thompson did the selling and Echo handled advertising.
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Bilden Estate
G. J. Mosby
Elgin State Bank
Max Thoma
Orvin Thompson
The
Echo
Rock Island Freight Derailed Near Oelwein
A Rock Island freight derailed about two and a half miles north of Oelwein when a 20 car northbound train broke a rail. Eight cars and a caboose left the tracks amid splintered ties and damaged rails. One fuel oil tank car overturned sparked fear of fire but little oil was spilled.
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Oelwein
Rock Island
Oclwein Register
Elgin Oil Co
Banks Closed All Day Saturday Bank Holiday Notice
Local banks including Elgin State Bank and Farmers Savings Bank in Clermont will be closed all day Saturday February 12 for a bank holiday. The notice urges customers to complete necessary banking business in advance. Paul and Philman Larson traveled to New Richland Minnesota last Friday for their aunt Sophia Paulson's funeral and returned the same evening.
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Elgin State Bank
Wadena
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Paul and
Philman Larson
New Richland
Minn
Sophia Paul
Thess
Baumgartner Jewelry Store Sold to Olson Couple
Mr and Mrs Wm E Baumgartner sold their jewelry store to Mr and Mrs Milo Olson with possession to be given March 1. Baumgartner started the business in 1925 and grew it to one of the largest stocks in northeast Iowa. The Olsons plan to run the store at the same level while Baumgartners travel this summer and remain on the building’s second floor. The Olsons will reside on the first floor rear of the store. Elgin community notes the change in local business leadership.
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Wm. E. Baumergartner
Milo Olson
Jane
Baumgartner
Iowa
Olsons
Olson
Elgin Plans Modern Boulevard Lighting System
At a Monday meeting Elgin Town Council approved Interstate Power Company's plan to install a white way lighting system on Center street and replace Main and Mua streets posts with wood poles. Center street lighting will rise over forty percent. Main street will improve with ornate fixtures. The proposal includes a twenty five year franchise in exchange for the new lighting and an election to vote on the plan set for March 22. notice will appear in the Echo next week with further details.
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Interstate Power Company
Center Street
Boulevarel
Main
Mua
Center
Mild
Main Street
Interstaty
Eeho
Publishers Meet Farm Bureau Officials at Fayette
Northeast publishers were guests of the district Farm Bureau at a dinner in Fayette Page ette. Joel Clark presided and state officials discussed Farm Bureau objectives and invited discussion. Misunderstandings prior to the meeting were cleared up and both groups wished for future similar gatherings to foster closer relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast
District Farm Bureau Organization
Pageette
Joel Clark
Local families host and visit over the weekend
Lima residents Mr and Mrs Jay Popenhagen and family visited the L C Popenhagen home on Saturday. Mrs Robert Grimes traveled to Fayette on Monday to stay with Earl Aanes. Mr and Mrs Robert Musser and Gene from West Union dined with Frank Pinney. Mr and Mrs Fred Schaer and Martha called Sunday evening at Frieda Etter’s home.
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Jay Popenhagen
Lima
L. C
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Wadena News
Jimmy Mattern
Robi. Klingman
Madelyn Iassmussen
Diane Mattocks
Sharon
Sandra Hermer
Gary Rubens
Maxine Goad
Butch Luller
Lowell McLavey
David Cousins
Frank Patterson
Robert Klingman
Barbara Thomas
Carol Cline
Dale Cook
Deon Jennings
Tot Fom
Farwell
Elgin Watchmaker's College
N. E. Iowa
McGregor
Baumgartners
Ilmanad
Wee Lincoln
Florida
New York City
United Nations
Federal Crop Insurante Corporation
Wac.t.u
Frances E. Willard
Vas
Farm Bureau
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