Local Church Events and Community Notices
Community announcements include prayers services and World Day of Prayer in Wadena led by Protestant church women February 20 at 2 00 PM. Marriage news: Madge Murray announces BN John Murray wed Mary Ambrose October 2 1951 in Brooklyn New York.
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Wadena
Henry D. Jones
Madge Murray
John Murray
Mary Ambrose
Brookyn
New York
Murray
Naval Defense Plant
Lew London
Rev. Hart
Bradford
Gene
Wilder Mattocks
Johnnie Erickson
Mattocks
Luther Crandall
Charles Puffett
Volga
Carol Coke
Texas
Marvel Messerli
Coke
Wadena Wonder
Charlene
Arlene Voshell
Purteen
Patricia Aeschliman
June Herriman
County Beer Permit Holders Told About Meeting
County Attorney Everett Scott mailed letters to all Class B and C beer permit holders in the county inviting them to a courthouse meeting in West Union Tuesday night to discuss problems related to observance of state beer and liquor laws.
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Everett Scott
West Union
Bantam Hen Hatches Chicks in Illyria Township
First baby chicks hatched naturally were reported by Fremont Ogle in Illyria township. A bantam hen reportedly left her nest in the hay mow and produced a brood shortly after ground hog day, bringing a small family to light.
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Fremont Ogle
Illyria
Hospitalities and injuries in Postville area
Mrs Kohls returns home from St Josephs hospital New Hampton and improves but stays at home. Mrs Powell fell on ice injuring knee and was treated at Postville hospital. Louis Dennler leaves Postville hospital and is recovering at home. The notices describe local health updates and hospital discharges.
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St. Joseph's
W. P. Kohls
St. Joseph’s Hospital
New Hampton
Clifton
Powell
Postville Hospital
Louis Dennler
Pancake Day Event At Hampton Draws Big Crowd
At a Hampton pancake day a large crowd joined the feast with over 7000 pancakes consumed. Organizers reported strong turnout and lively community participation in the event.
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Hampton
Republicans All Set for Hot Primary Fight
Republicans prepare for a spirited spring primary with four filed candidates for governor including incumbent William Beardsley and rivals Lt. Gov. William Nicholas and former lieutenant governor Kenneth Evang Ernest Seeman of Waterloo is the fourth entry The lieutenant governor race includes Leo Ethan Alden Doud and R J Oltman with talk of Fred Schwengel entering From Des Moines Joe Miller and Ed Kallemyn linked to further bids Melvin Synhorst faces competition for secretary of state and Dave Long seeks the post as well Polk County eyes the first county crime commission with county attorney Clyde J Herring steering plans and Virgil W Peterson of Chicago aiding the effort
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GOP
William ‘8. Beardsley
William H. Nicholas
Kenneth A. Evang
Ernest Seeman
Waterloo
I Leo Elthan
Alden Doud
R. J. Oltman
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
House of Representatives
Clyde Spry
Agriculture
Paul K. Smith
Boone
Harry
Polk County
Clyde
Herring
Virgil W. Peterson
Chicago Commission
Crime Commission
Commission
Legion Meeting Tuesday February 19
Members of Elgin Legion Post hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening February 19. Plans will be made for the county meeting here February 26, and it is important for members to attend, Jacob Schneider, Cam.
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Elgin Legion Post
Jacob Schneider
Cam
Lyle Krueger Sale Set for February 26
Lyle Krueger, tenant on one of Mrs. Mary Haas estate farms, will hold a public sale on Tuesday February 26 with Thompson and Schatz as auctioneers and Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont as clerk. The sale includes 82 head of livestock 35 cattle and 57 feeder pigs plus Guernsey cattle stock straw hay and farm machinery. The Echo will publish the full advertisement next week.
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Lyle Krueger
Mary Haas
Thompson and Schatz
Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont
Krueger
The
Echo
Forage Fair at Fayette Farm Bureau Office February 18
Fayette County farmers invited to display all forage types including grass and corn silage and hay in one event. Dale Woolsoncroft, Floyd Arnold, and Ralph Krenzen will discuss preservation, feeding values, and best forage varieties. Meeting starts 10:00 a.m. at the Fayette Farm Bureau Office.
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Fayette County
Dale Woolsoncroft
Extension Agricultural Engineer
ISC
Floyd Arnold
Extension Dairyman
Ralph Krenzen
Extension Agronomist
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for February 21
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening February 21 at the Legion rooms with a date change noted. Members are urged to attend as plans for the joint county Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Elgin on Tuesday evening February 26 will be finalized. Coordinators include Mrs. Ruth Boyle, Mrs. Augusta Schori, Mrs. Betty Light, Mrs. Selma Groth and Mrs. Sadie DeSart.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Joint County Legion and Auxiliary
Elgin
Ruth Boyle
Augusta Schori
Betty Light
Selma Groth
Sadie DeSart
Progress Club to Meet at Louise Lantz Home
The Elgin Progress club will meet at Mrs Louise Lantz home Monday evening with co hosts Janet Kohler Delilah Knudtson and Gladys Feller. A 730 luncheon and valentine party will follow the gathering.
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Elgin
Elgin Study Clubmeets at Mrs Wolf home Tuesday
The Elgin Study club will meet at the home of Mrs H H Wolf on Tuesday evening February 19.
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Elgin Study Club
H. H. Wolf
Postville Beats Elgin Panthers 48 to 38 in Conference Game
Elgin led 14 to 10 after one, but Postville surged to a 29 to 21 halftime lead and held on for a 48 to 36 win. Barney Larson scored 14 for Elgin while Doering led Postville with 15. Second team also reflected Postville control 25 to 21.
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Elgin
Postville
Pirates
Panthers
Barney Larson
Doering
Tiel Ati
Annual Meeting on February 21 West Union Farm Loan Assoc
The West Union National Farm Loan Association will hold its annual meeting in West Union on Thursday February 21 at the Presbyterian church with dinner at noon. More than 200 farmers and guests from Fayette and Clayton counties are expected. two directors will be elected for three year terms. Principal speaker is Reverend Lloyd Glass recently repatriated after 15 months as a prisoner in China.
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West Union National Farm Loan Association
West Union
Fayette
Clayton
Presbyterian Church
Clair L. Cambell
D. ‘R. Peasley
Lloyd Glass
United States
Millard Sampson Named Supervisor for DHIA No 1
Harry Beckner reports Millard Sampson of Clermont township has been employed as supervisor for DHIA No 1. His work began February 5. Association members should contact their director or the County Extensions Director immediately to indicate continuation in dairy herd improvement work.
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Harry Beckner
Association No 1
Millard Sampson
Clermont Township
Association No. 1
40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Honors Larson Couple
Mrs. Belva Snyder entertained at her home Thursday evening honoring her sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Or Larson on their 40th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Albert Larson and the Harris Larson families, Leonard Moore, Sylvan Torkelson and Amy L Torkelson of Elkader, Philman Embretson and Carl of St Olaf, C O Torkelson and Otis Torkelson and Albert L Dennler families.
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Belva Snyder
Or. Larson
Elkader
Albert Larson
Harris Larson
Leonard Moore
Sylvan Torkelson
Amy L. Torkelson
Philman Embretson
Carl
St. Olaf
C. O. Torkelson
Otis Torkelson
Albert L. Dennler
Martin Hanson Buys Dennler Residence Near Apostolic Church
Martin Hanson completed a purchase last Saturday making him the new owner of the Mrs. Fred Dennler residence near the Apostolic church. Mrs. Dennler has moved to Marion with her daughter while Mr. and Mrs. Hanson plan to move to their new home later.
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Martin Hanson
Fred Dennler
The
Apostolic Church
Northwest Ice Box Title Won During Deep Cold Spell
Wilson Etter of Menahga Minnesota sent a clipping about an extreme cold spell where thermometers ranged from 43 to 42 below zero and one lake shore reading hit 50 below. The town claimed the ice box title for the entire northwest during that spell.
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Wilson Etter
Menahga
Minn
Feho
Northwest
Drive for New Club Members Now On
The annual school election is set for Monday, March 10 with nominations due ten days before. One director term expires this year, that of C. B. Schori, on a three year term, and the treasurer's two year term also expires. Incumbent treasurer W. F. Kohler serves this role.
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C. B. Schori
Algo
W. F. Kohler
Elgin Community Club Aims for Seventy Members this Year
Elgin Community club targets at least 70 members for the coming year with about 80 prospects and half already paying dues. The Monday meeting at the Legion hall included a dinner by Auxiliary volunteers and covered topics such as telephone service school reorganization and roads. The Elgin Clermont toll project faced funding uncertainty due to insufficient responses, while discussions to improve road surfacing from Elgin to Rothlisberger corners continued and a Thursday meeting with the school board was planned with Lions club participation.
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Elgin Community Club
Legion Hall
Chm
Louis Lehman
Elgin- Clermont
Elgin
Rothlisberger Corners
Lions Club
Two Good Sales Report Bankers
E W Hilgemann cashier of Farmers Savings Bank Cler mont said sales were very good at Allan Anderson and Fremont Sullivan auctions held in the past week. At Anderson's sale top cow $345, 12 cows average over $300, Broad gaws $47, feeder pigs 125 pounds $22, hay $10, corn $1.47, oats $1.57. Sullivan sale Monday top cow $267.50, heifer $190, calves $47.50 each, Broad sows $76, feeder pigs $29.50, straw $0.55 per bale, hay $0.50, corn $1.00. Thompson Schatz were auctioneers. Farmers Savings Bank clerked and Echo advertised.
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E. W. Hilgemann
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Allan Anderson
Fremont Sullivan
Anderson
The
Echo
Annual Meeting of Volga Creamery Held
The Volga Farmers Creamery Association held its 59th annual meeting on February 5. The past year saw 1,563,804 pounds of cream received and a butter production of 566,107 pounds. Officers re-elected include President William J. Ehrhardt, Vice President Glen Moats, Treasurer George Behn, and Secretary Lera Robinson, with Ernest Smith re-elected as director for a three year term.
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Volga Farmers Creamery Association
William J. Ehrhardt
Glen Moats
George Behn
Lera Robinson
Ernest Smith
Safety Pamphlet Now Available on Iowa Farms
Farm safety specialist Mr Norval Wardell from ISC prepared a pamphlet titled Safe Living on Iowa Farms. Interested readers can obtain a copy by visiting their Farm Bureau office.
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Norval Wardell
ISC
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Fire destroys Deloit elevator near Denison
A fire wiped out the Deloit elevator near Denison, destroying more than 31 500 bushels of grain. Clean-up crews reported the blaze caused extensive damage to the structure and storage units, prompting investigations into the cause.
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Deloit
Denison
First Robin Reported Signals Early Spring Hope
Mrs Theo L Loftsgard phoned Monday to report a robin seen at their farmstead on Monday February 11. The sighting prompts thoughts of an early spring as residents note returning birds and warmer hints in the season.
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Theo. L. Loftsgard
Coming Marriage for Lafonda Hermen to Oliver Heins
Announce Coming Marriage Mr and Mrs Arthur Hermen announce Lafonda Hermen to Oliver Heins of Pastyille. No date set. In a George versus Ocheyedan girls game Ocheyedan called a 6:51 timeout. play resumed at 9:42. A Doon transformer caused a long outage. George won. At LaVerne Frank Chapman and J H Benedict observed their 58th wedding anniversary. they wed in a double ceremony 38 years ago.
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Arthur Hermen
Lafonda
Oliver Heins, Pastyille
George
Ocheyedan
Doon
LaVerne
Frank Chapman
J. H. Benedict
Service members listed for Navy and Army duty in district notice
Lee Burns joins Navy duty following illness in the Echo office coverage. New soldier addresses received include Pvt. Robert Moore US 55214602 Co B 86th Inf Regt 10th Inf Div Fort Riley Kansas and Pvt. Dan J Butikofer US 55214581 Co D 87th Inf Regt 10th Inf Div Fort Riley Kansas. Also Pvt. Benedict A Schori and Pvt. Geo Friederich updated addresses and station details in Baltimore and San Francisco respectively.
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Navy
Lee Burns
Volga
Echo Office
iChas
Gruver
Robert £. Moore
Co. B
Inf
Fort Riley
Kansas
Robert
Emil Moore
Missouri
Dan J. Butikofer
Co. D
Inf. Regt
10Th
Inf. Diy
Jake Friederich
Pvt. Geo
AL Friederich
U. S
APO
Ip. M
San Francisco
Calif
Money Allocated for Farm-Market Road Contracts in Fayette
A six month tally shows Fayette county receiving 191320 dollars for farm to market road work with 139010.63 dollars for bridges and culverts and 52309.73 dollars for grading on about 2.64 miles. Statewide contracts completed in the same period totaled ten million dollars.
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Fayette County
Rock Crusher Set Up at Martie Farm Reported
A rock crusher was set up Monday at the Fred and Lydia Martie farm. Unofficial word says the contractor will resurface the road between Gunder and Elkader, though details remain informal.
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Martie Farm
Fred and
Lydia Martie
Gunder and
Elkader
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Jil
Robert Taft
Fort Des Moines
Legion Meeting
Legion Auxiliary
Progress Club
Elgin Panthers
Dhia No. 1
Dennler
Volga Creamery
Ilinois
Utah
Department of Agriculture
Abraham Lincoln
Florida
St. Valentine's Day
Battleship
Maine
Sun
U.S
Teak
Benedict A. Schori
Co. M. En
A.A. UW. Clc
Fort Tolabird
Baltimore
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