Legion Auxiliary Meets In Wadena Hall With Twelve Members
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday night in the Legion hall with twelve members and one junior member present. A treasurer’s report was given and bills paid. Members donated rags and baked goods for Independence charity events and planned a February meeting with a noon picnic. A five dollar police fund donation was authorized. Various committees were listed for February and remarks included a legislative update and an Americanism month talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Fund
Morms
G. W. Alderson
Walter Cook
Arthur Herrling
Robert Wilson
Cleo Moore
Leo Herriman
Richard Erickton
W. Alderson
Marion Busy Bees Meet Discusses Colors and Talks
The Marion Busy Bees held a February 1 meeting at Ruann Metzger home with eight guests. Roll call featured varied color schemes. Carol Schupbach spoke on the picture Rest of the Way to Egypt. Ruann Metzger discussed Care of the Feet. Florence Hofer spoke on Secondary Colors. Marion Christen presented Colors Bright and Dull. Gayle Nickels spoke on Tints and Shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Busy Bees
Ruann Metzger
Carol Schupbach
Egypt
Florence Hofer
Marion Christen
Gayle Nickels
Echo Readers Share Weekly News Enjoyment
West Bend resident says she has received the Echo for 45 years and enjoys reading it weekly. West Union resident notes the Echo keeps her informed about news from Elgin and her friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Zange
West Bend
Houg
West Union
Lutheran Aid Meeting in Elgin Feb 18
Elgin Lutheran W M S will meet February 18 above the Elgin food locker with hostesses Mass. Woodrow Reed Orvin Thompson Elmer Kembke and Edwin Loftegard. Program chair is Mrs. Mervin Hunsberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran W. M. F. Society
Elgin
Mass
Woodrow Reed
Orvin Thompson
Elmer Kembke
Edwin Loftegard
Mervin Hunsberger
Fort Leonard Wood address for Pvt Loren D Fyieden
The fragment references a military address at Fort Leonard Wood for Private Loren D Fyieden US 55986498, with a note on a U S Army or school setting. Details are incomplete but indicate a service member stationed at Fort Leonard Wood.
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Loren D
Fyieden
Fort Geonard ‘Wood
Iowa GOP selects new state chair this weekend
Iowa Republicans plan to elect a successor to State Chairman James Schramm of Burlington, who resigns February 13. Schramm has served since World War I era and will stay on central committee until July’s convention to help transition before 1952 elections. A new chair is expected to be chosen at the weekend meeting. Federal income tax collections in Iowa lag behind last year while state returns rise in January. Frank M. Halpin notes January payments dropped by over 12 million. total 1953 tax payments were 70,564,795. State deadlines remain March 15 for federal filings, as state tax officials report rising return counts. Dr. Burton J. Gray of Fort Dodge won the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce distinguished service award for 1953 for civic and professional leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Republican Central Committee
James Schramm
Burlington
Schramm
Central Committee
Robert Goodwin
Iowa
Iowa State Tax Commission
Frank M. Halpin
Internal Revenue
Towans
Halpin
State Tax Commission
ICC
Burton J. Gray
Fort Dodge
Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce
Unemployment Study Reports Mixed Iowa Findings
First report from the Iowa unemployment study committee describes unemployment as not worse than in 1949 with pockets of temporary strain. The panel met for a second formal session this week and released a statement noting limited severity across the state while cooperatively reviewing issues with a mayoral group and Gov Beardsley. Unemployment claims in December totaled 5, red to 12/548, according to the Iowa Employment Security Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Beardsley
Iowa Employment Security Commission
F B Women's Committee Meeting Set for February 12
The Clayton county women's committee will meet February 12 in the Farm Bureau building Elkader at 15. It is the first regular meeting with the new officers presiding. The library chairman will attend as guest and Mrs Severn Johnson will present a book report. County chairmen will report on goals set at the annual training meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County Women’s Committee
Farm Bureau
Elkader
Severn Johnson
Praises C E School Consolidation At Clermont Elgin
Dr E T Peterson dean of education at State University of Town spoke highly of the Clermont Elgin school consolidation at Clermont high school last Wednesday evening. About 150 attended a meeting sponsored by the Clermont PTA. He noted the district meets two key requisites a sufficient student body and tax base. He urged forming Citizens Advisory Committees to plan a new high school site of at least 30 acres for vocational ag and future growth and suggested using the building as a community center for adult classes 4 H and club meetings benefiting all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Peterson
The
State University of Town
Clermont-Elgin
Clermont High School
Clermont P. T. A
Peterson
Lumber worker breaks leg when timber falls on ankle
Elmer Larson suffered a broken leg Monday afternoon while working in the timber. A leg fell on his leg just above the ankle. He, home alone, crawled to telephone for help and was taken to Decorah hospital Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Larson
Decorah Hospital
Death Notice for Husband of Lena Schrack’s Friend
Mrs. Chester Shepard of Selma California reports the sudden death of her husband who died January 20. He was identified by friends as Lena Schrack’s father J J Schrack who farmed near West Union and Elgin before relocating to Selma in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Shaffer
Fayette
Chester Shepard
Selma
Calif
Shepard
Lena Schrack
J. J. Schrack
West Union
Elgin Befor
Mrs Harriet Jordon Celebrates 91st Birthday
Mrs Harriet Jordon marked her 91st birthday on Wednesday February 10. A celebration honored her with a presentation from local friends and family at the community gathering.
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Harriet Jordon
Elgin Fish and Wildlife Assn Elects Officers and Plans 1954 Contest
The Elgin Fish and Wildlife Assn met at the town hall on Thursday evening February 4. Prizes were awarded for the largest fish caught in 1953 with Ern Holzer for largest catfish, D O Dean for largest bass, and Martin Hanson for largest carp. The 1954 contest will be open to all members. Ernest Christen was elected president, Don Page vice president, Silaz Butikofer Walter Medberry and Walter Kohls directors, with Glen Yearous Milo Gisleson as holdover directors. John M Christen elected secretary-treasurer. The association voted to donate 25 to the March of Dimes and sent a cash gift to Al Dennler, who is laid up with a broken leg. Dues payments can be made to listed officers to finalize a member list for the Iowa Conservationist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Fish and Wildlife, Ass'n
Elgin
Ern Holzer
D. O. Dean
J and
Martin Hanson
Ernest Christen
Don Page
Silaz Butikofer
Iowa Conservationist
WSCS Met At Mosby Home in Local Methodist Group
The Methodist W G C S met at the Mosby home hosted by Mrs Orden with co hosts Mdma Bertha Lehman C J Robinson and Walter Follett. Mrs Martin Wenger led worship and Mrs H H Wolf gave the lesson. Thirty one members attended with two guests Mrs Perry Medberry and Mrs Harry Cline. The collection totaled 11.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orden
Mosby
Mdma
Bertha Lehman
C. J. ‘Robinson
Walter Follett
Martin Wenger
Wolf
Perry Medberry
Harry Cline
Ill and Hospitalized Home from Hospital
Albert L. Dennler returned home Monday from Rochester Minnesota and will go back next Tuesday for treatment. At Postville Hospital Mrs. Louis Becker was a patient from Friday to Monday. Mrs. Lew Grover was taken to Postville Hospital yesterday morning for a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brandt and Roxanne and Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Olson spent Sunday at Ole Lode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Dennler
Rochester
Minn
Postville Hospital
Louis Becker
Lew Grover
Ernest Brandt
Roxanne
Quinton “Olson
Ole Lode
Anniversary Open House for Mr and Mrs Frank Kimpston
Mr and Mrs Frank Kimpston of Hawkeye will host an open house on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at 318 South Vine Street West Union to celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary, following the couple’s 191d nuptials at Fayette Methodist church parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena ‘Aeschliman
Richard Aeschliman
Hervey Aeschliman
Arthur Herrling
Bridge Club
Wilder Mattocks
Helen Westbrook
Mabel Johnson
Walter Notbohm
Sumner
Fremont Clark
Luther Crandall and Sons
Charles Puffett
Volga
Frank Kimpston
Hawkeye
Noel Brockway
So. Vine St
West Union
Methodist ‘Church
Fayette
J. Arthur Young
Lyle Proctor
Maude Gretty
Fayette County
Bob Heath
Waterloo
Curtisloo
Richard
Greeley
Wayne
Gremm
Ossian
Howard
Water- Bruce
Nancy
David Brockway
Gary
Barbara Gremm
Melissa Heath
Circle Meetings February 18 Planned Deliberate Hosts
Circle meetings scheduled for February 18 feature Mrs Laurence Knudtson and Mrs Merle Clark hosting Nora in a former home setting. Mrs E G Steinman and Mrs Nichols Martie will entertain circle Rebecca at the parsonage with a silent auction and member contributions. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Carl Thomas and Mr and Mrs imi Lanton of Sumner, John Scheer, Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger, and Mrs Salome Thoman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Knudtson
Merle Clark
Nora
E. G. Steinman
Nichols Martie
Rebecca
Pauline Petratz
Carl
Thomas
Imi Lanton
Sumner
John “Scheer
Edwin Krueger
Salome| Thoman
Community Club Meeting Reports Air Crew Rescue
Community Club met Monday evening February 8 with 26 of 34 members present. Mr and Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher heard their nephew Edward Olson Elkader survived a Alaska bound Army C 47 plane crash. six of sixteen crew survived. Auxiliary served dinner as membership drive reached 34, two more than last year. Business solicitation plan discussed adopting committee approval to vet proposals before approaching firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy ‘Leuchtenmacher
Edward ‘Olson
Elkader
Alaska
Aviation Corps
Elgin Panthers Triumph In Sectional Consolation Game
Elgin girls beat Wadena 52 to 19 in Fayette consolation of the sectional tournament led by Dorina Robinson's 27 points. Final trophy added to Elgin E H S case. free throw contest winners Barbara Johnson and Donna Robinson with tie-breakers, advancing to district play.
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Elgin Panthers
Wadena
Fayette
Dorina Robinson
Elgin
Messerli
Barbara Johnson
Arlington
Donna Robinson
Janana Kelley
Strawberry Point
Robinson
Kellog
Johnson
Dennler Farm Sale Tops Near Record Crowds
Harold Dennler’s farm sale drew an unusually large crowd with ideal weather and heavy turnout. Dairy cattle and machinery drew strong bids, with two Holstein cows at 377.50 each and a John Deere B tractor at 1185.00, as Thompson & Schatz sold the items for the Elgin State Bank and Echo handled ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dennler
G. J. Masby
Elgin State Bank
Jim
Earl Rothlisberger
John Deere
Thompson & Schatz
The
Echo
Grass Fire Near Elgin Burns Two Acres
Firemen responded Monday noon to a grass blaze at the Schneider farm about two miles east of Elgin. The fire, started during brush burning by tenant Earl Seitz, spread to two acres before being controlled. Property owners are Mrs. Arthur Herrling and Mrs. J. M. Dibble. former owners were Schori Bros.
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Elgin Farm
Schneider
Elgin
Earl Seitz
Arthur Herrling
J. M. Dibble
Mrs Alice Winkler Visits Howard Home Sunday
Mrs Alice Winkler spent Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Thos E Howard, sharing study and tea in a quiet family gathering. The visit reflected cordial relations between local families and social hospitality common in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Winkler
Thos. E. Howard
C E Schools Host To Ag Instructors Meet
Saturday night twelve area vocational agriculture instructors gathered in the Cler mont ag room for a meeting. Attendees included Allan Brown Waukon Bill Kenny Mc Gregor John Watchter Monona John Gashwiler Guttenberg Jack Satorius Garnaville John Davis Strawberry Point Richart Warren Elkader Willard Grove West Union Spencer Williams Calmar Kenneth Reeves Decor ah Wm W Stewart Postville Ross James Practical teaching aids were shown by James and Davis The group planned sub district contests for March and discussed new scheduling trends Refreshments were served at the James residence followed by a social hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Allan Brown
Waukon
Bill Kenny
McGregor
John Watchter
Monona
John Gashwiler
Guttenberg
Jack Satorius
Garnaville
John Davis
Strawberry Point
Richart Warren
Elkader
Willard Grove
West Union
Spencer Williams
Calmar
Kenneth Reeves
Decorah
Wm. W. Stewart
Postville
Ross James
James
Davis
Old Bridge at Elgin Removed for Repair Work
The old Turkey river bridge at Elgin has been dismantled and moved to county yards. Workers cleared logs and trees lodged beneath it last summer, then began tearing down the pier and abutments below the stream bed. Stone will be used for riprap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey River
Elgin
Tabithas Meet Feb. 18 at the church
The Tabitha Society will be entertained Thursday February 18 at the church. Hostesses are Morms Alfred Jacob Esther Oelberg Susa Krueger and Alfred Wenger. The program includes devotions Our Hearts in Tune With God by Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen music by Mrs. Edward Krueger and We Journey to Palestine via the Good Ship Constitution by Mrs. Leon Jacob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Morms
Alfred Jacob
Esther Oelberg
Susa Krueger
Alfred Wenger
Paul Zurbriggen
Edward Krueger
Palestine
Leon Jacob
Feed Dealers To Convention
Max Medberry from Elgin Robert Kruempel of Arlington Everett Neal from Elkader and Selmer Hellen of Monona left Sunday for Fort Dodge to attend a two day convention of Co op feed dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Medberry
Elgin
Robert Kruempel
Arlington
Everett Neal
Elkader
Selmer Hellen
Monona
Fort Dodge
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Marion
Lutheran Aid Meeting
F. B
the Taxation
Fish and Wildlife Ass’n. Meeting
WSCS
Arlington,Oran
Peor
Randalia
Stanley
Alphaet
Hawkeye Wadena
Ys Stanley
Alphaee Elgin
Clermont Oran
Community Club
Dennler
C-E
Tabithas
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