Club Marion Busy Bees February Meeting Recap
The Marion Busy Bees met at Reva and Maria Friederichs home for the regular February gathering. Nine members answered roll call and several demonstrations were shown including garment interfacing, zipper application, hair styling tips, and shampooing techniques led by members Gayle Mafia Marion Eva and others. Carol Schupich was the reporter.
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Marion
Reva
Maria Friederich
Gayle
Mafia
Eva
Carol Schupbich
Cherry Valley Pioneers Met Meeting Info
The Cherry Valley group gathered at Teddy Friederichs home for a sled riding party. Leo Christen demonstrated selecting pure seed and choosing the right variety for the soil. The next meeting will be at Gerald and Merlin Nickels home with Larry Metzger Rep.
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Cherry Valley
Pleasant Valley 4-H Club Meeting Recap
The Pleasant Valley 4-H Club met Jan. 31 at Marolyn Folletts. The group observed the 4-H pledge. Dorothy Helgerson and Nancy Entwisle gave talks. Linda Hackmann and Clarissa Miller demonstrated muffins while Janet Gehring and Barbara Krueger showed eggs and Bummer sausage muffins with Rep. Carol Entwisle presenting.
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Pleasant Valley
Marolyn Follett's
Dorothy Helgerson
Nancy Entwisle
Linda Hackmann
Clarissa Miller
Janet Gehring
Barbara Krueger
Carol Entwisle
Mrs Mabel Johnson Hosts 500 Club Evening
Mrs Mabel Johnson entertained the 500 club Monday evening at Mrs J C Probert's home with prizes awarded to Darryl Johnson. Fort Worth S/Sgt Orville Thomas visiting his mother before transferring to Omaha Neb. and other local guests enjoyed Sunday dinners and gatherings across Arlington, West Union, Plainfield, Sumner, Cedar Rapids, and Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Johnson
500 Club
J. C. Probert
Atid Darryl Johnson
Orville Thomas
Fort Worth
Texas
Moother
Jim Thomas
Thomas
Omaha
Neb
Harold Strong
Arthur
Iantha
Amelia Strong
Mabel King
Sherry Aeschliman
Jamea
Probert
Fremont Marble
Manchester
Ruth Hall
Waterloo
Flossie Wordell
Robert Clark
Cedar Rapids
John DeWald
Vern Northup
Fern
Arlington
Wilfred Bond
Duane Ray
Darrel Johnson
Earl Halverson
West Union
Pearl Johnson
Frank Maser
Clyde Bond
Lee Aeschliman
Plainfield
Elwin Norbohm
Rhonda, Sumner
Fred Heiden
Harvey Aeschliman
Service Elgin Boys Meet Transfer of Gene Snyder
Gene H. Snyder stationed at Fort Lewis has been transferred to Fort Baker in California. He spent the weekend with Dean Torkelson in Oakland and Jim Bovis called Friday evening. New address listed at Fort Baker Sausalito Calif. Pvt. Paul Pinney RA 19522561 is at Fort Ord California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Gene H. Snyder
Fort Lewis
California
Fort Baker
Dean Torkelson
Oakland
Jim Bovis
Gene
Sausalito
Calif
Get your 1955 fertilizer supplies early this month
Farmers are urged to secure 1955 fertilizer supplies promptly this month to avoid shortages. Officials emphasize placing orders now to ensure timely delivery and stock availability for the upcoming planting season.
Highway Surface Controversy Arises in Iowa
In Iowa a dispute over road surfacing pits asphalt blacktop against concrete. The senate rejected Cresco Democrat L L Caffrey over ties to a blacktop contractor, while Hoegh aide Russell Lundy denied stock in asphalt material firms. Senators urge highway trustees to stay neutral for the state’s best interests.
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Iowa
Iowa Senate
Leo Hough
State Highway Commission
L. L. Caffrey
Cresco
Russell Lundy
Hoegh
Highway Board
Trading Stamps Foe Sues Over License Imposed By State
Gov Leo Hoegh previously served as Towas attorney general and led an injunction against an annual license fee proposal that would charge Town stores and shops using stamps 4000 to 7000 dollars yearly, with the stamp company paying the same in every county. In Monticello a cluster of local firms bought newspaper space to announce plans to drop the trading stamp program after a 90 day period.
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Leo Hoegh
Towa
Monticello
One In One to Go Iowa Legislature Swears In Carlsen
The Iowa house gains Democrat John Carlsen of Clinton in a special election to replace the late William Judd, while Wade McReynolds of Ottumwa remains to be sworn in due to illness. Otto Armstrong briefly filled in, but Dems objected. The Iowa commerce commission members met Gov Hoegh to resolve internal friction as the body discusses appointive versus elective status. The governor said the dispute would be settled internally and the commission would work in harmony for efficiency and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlsen
Clinton
William Judd
Carlsen
Judd
Wade McReynolds
Ottumwa
House
Otto Armstrong
Iowa Commerce Commission
Hoegh
Senate
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Israel Shaffer
Mr and Mrs Israel Shaffer of Fayette celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a public reception at Illyria Church on Sunday February 20 at two o clock. Friends and relatives are invited.
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Israel “Shaffer
Fayette
Illyria
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting
The Pleasant Point Study Club met on January 11 at Mrs. Jim Yearous home with thirteen members present. Families shared a picnic dinner. A quilt was tied and donated to the Fox family of Wadena whose home had been destroyed by fire. A short business session followed. The February meeting was February 8 at Mrs. Harold Strongs home with fifteen members present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gernand, Mrs. James Probert of Wadena, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Muncie. A quilt was tied to be given away for a benevolent purpose later. A Farm Bureau lesson on illness and home care with artificial respiration was given by Mrs. Burton White and Mrs. Orran Bane.
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Pleasant Point Study Club
Jim
James. Probert
Wadena
Jim Muncie
Burton White
Orran Bane
P.O. Heating Plant Balks for Short Time
The Elgin post office heating plant failed last Thursday night and cold temperatures greeted workers on Friday morning. Electric heaters aided staff as mail distribution continued until repairs were completed later in the day.
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Elgin Post Office
Family left in basement after home fire
The Ab West family has lived in a basement since their house burned just before Thanksgiving. They plan to rebuild later, escaping with only the clothes they wore. Mrs. West says harsh winters show how kind people can be in such times.
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Ab West
New Addresses Listed For Several Residents
Albert Probasco at 608% Kelly St Charles City Iowa. Mrs Gerald Baird at 1904 13th Ave Greeley Colorado. Glen Schupbach at 101 No Delphia Park Ridge Illinois. Gerald A Schori at 8713 Harford Ra Baltimore Maryland 14.
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Albert Probasco
Kelly St
Charles City
Iowa
Gerald Baird
13Th Ave
Greeley
Colo
Glen Schupbach
Delphia
Park Ridge
Gerald A. Schori
Harford Ra
Baltimore
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Lois Dennler at Local Home
Entertainers Mrs Jacob Schneider and Mrs DeVere Halverson hosted a pre-nuptial shower for Lois Dennler at Mrs Ruth Loftsgard’s home on Friday afternoon February 11. The Kenneth Hellum family of Postville and Mr and Mrs Mer lin Hellum attended dinners Sunday at the John Hellum home. The Robert Bemiss family of West Union joined for supper. Friday included hosting by Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson.
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Jacob Schneider
DeVere Halverson
Lois Dennler
Ruth Loftsgard
Kenneth Hellum
Postville
Mrs
Merlin. Hellum
John Hellum
Robert Bemiss
West Union
Albert Halverson
Junior High Girls Win Second Place at CQ Meet
Elgin junior high girls lost to Fayette 41 to 31 Saturday evening and finished second with 14 points. Hawkeye forfeited to Elgin, then Elgin defeated Arlington 40 to 28 and Dran 41 to 36. Judy Larson led with 20 points in the first win and 25 in the second.
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Elgin Junior High
Fayette
Hawkeye
Elgin
Arlington
Dran
Judy Larson
Mrs Wolfe Named to County Social Welfare Board
Mrs. Ella Wolfe was appointed to the county social welfare board by the Board of Supervisors last week. Auditor Hazel Gehring announced the appointment, succeeding Mrs. Anna Holmes of Windsor township who resigned. Mrs Wolfe is the widow of the late Philip Wolfe, former supervisor.
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Ella Wolfe
County Social Welfare Board
Board of Supervisors
Hazel Gehring
Wolfe
Anna Holmes
Windsor Township
Philip Wolfe
Hanson Retires from Marion Township Board
Martin Hanson has retired from the Marion township board of trustees effective January 1. He declined re election. George Schupbach named to succeed him and sworn in. Other trustees are P. K. Peterson and Theo L. Loftsgard. Citizens of Marion express appreciation for his long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hanson
Marion Township
George Schupbach
Thas
P. K. Peterson
Theo. L. Loftsgard
Hanson
Marion
Harriet Jordan Celebrates 92nd Birthday With Music Program
Mrs Harriet Jordan celebrated her 92nd birthday last Thursday receiving many well wishes. Dozens of callers brought lunch and joined in a program of music to mark the occasion.
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Harriet Jordan
Fayetteauxiliary and Legion Meet in Elgin Room
A joint meeting of Fayette county Auxiliary and Legion will be held in the Elgin Legion room Tuesday evening February 22. All members and interested persons are urged to attend.
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Fayette County Auxiliary and Legion
Elgin Legion Room
Hoover Rehired as Clayton County Engineer
Clayton County board unanimously rehired Dave Hoover, county engineer for 20 years, with members Oscar Benson Lyle B. Shaffer and Ed Vorvald Jr voting in favor. Hoover will continue leading county engineering work despite a renewal cited last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Hoover
Clayton County
Oscar Benson
Cdm
Lyle B. Shaffer
Ed Vorvald, Jr
Iit
Mr. Hoover
Kurth Named Northwest Iowa Outstanding Coach of 1954
Early high school coach Bert Kurth was named Northwest Iowa's outstanding coach for 1954. His undefeated unscored-on football team was celebrated at a Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce banquet with 37 Iowa schools represented. Early also had a player on the most valuable player group. Kurth is son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hackmann of Elgin.
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Bert Kurth
Early
Northwest Iowa
Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Kurth
Carl Hackmann
Elgin
Baptist C B Youth Hayride Attends L Lunch at Krueger Home
Thirty nine young people from the Baptist C B group gathered at the Lester Wenger home last Wednesday evening for a hayride. Chap erones were Mrs John Vanderbeck Mr and Mrs Leo Lehman and Mr and Mrs Jack Winklemann.
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The
Baptist C. B
Lester Wenger
Edward Krueger
John Vanderbeck
Leo Lehman
Jack Winkleman
Elgin High School music groups perform Sunday concert
The Elgin High School band and mixed chorus present a Sunday afternoon musicale at 3:00 PM in the high school gym. The free program is directed by Leo H. Grether. Also noted is a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Milo Olson for Gregory and Karen whose birthdays fall on the 11th and 12th with guests the Levi Frieden family.
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Elgin High School
Leo H. Grether
Milo Olson
Gregory
Karen
Levi Frieden
E.C.C. Starts 1955 With 33 Members
Seniors from about 15 high schools are expected at the court house in West Union Wednesday February 23 to witness a mock trial presented by members of the bar association Judge Antes will preside. Some will probably participate in the proceedings.
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West Union
Bar Association
Antes
Membership totals tie 1954 as club reports dues paid
The membership committee announced 33 members had paid dues for 1955, the same as last year. About 24 members attended the Legion hall meeting where Lyle Light chaired in the absence of both chair and vice chair. A film was shown after brief topic discussions.
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Legion Hall
Lyle Light
March of Dimes Drive Totals in Elgin Reach $439.80
Mrs H H Wolf reported to county headquarters that Elgin was credited with 439.80 during the March of Dimes drive. Additional contributions were arriving directly to county headquarters and would be accounted later. The drive here was managed by three federated women’s clubs: Elgin Study Progress and Tertia.
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H. H. Wolf
March of Dimes
Elgin
Elgin Study
Progress
Tertia
Rev Starr Celebrates Fifty Years in Ministry
The Rev EB Starr, former local minister, marked fifty years in the ministry in January. He and his wife were hosted at the Hop kinton church home for a picnic dinner featuring a three tier cake with gold 50 numerals.
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EB. J. Starr
Mrs. Starr
Hopkinton
Births in Postville Hospital Named Michael Harry and Jayne Bess
Mr and Mrs Harry Cline greet a son Michael Harry born Wednesday February 9 at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 1 2 ounces Mrs Cline former Marlys Wenger Mr and Mrs Arvid Anderson announce a daughter Jayne Bess born February 8 at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces Mrs Anderson former Neva Durscher
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Harry Cline
Michael Harry
Postville Hospital
Cline
Marlys Wenger
Arvid Anderson
Jayne Bess
World Day of Prayer observance at Elgin Lutheran Church
A combined service of the Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran and Illyria Churches will be held Friday evening February 25 at eight oclock in the new Lutheran Church in Elgin. All are invited to attend.
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Illyria
New Lutheran
Elgin
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans County Event and Donations
The Legion Auxiliary met February 10 at Mrs. C. O. Torkelson's home. The group opened with a recording of The Holy City and planned the February 22 county meeting. A donation was sent to the American Legion child welfare program. Members were asked to bring colored feed sacks next time. Mrs. Torkelson showed slides from Norway, France, and Germany taken by her son Ivan while stationed there. Lunch was served by Maris, George Boyle, Elmer Meyer, and Reuben Schupbach.
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American Legion Auxiliary
C. O. Tarkelson
Holy City
American Legion Child Welfare Program
Mdris
George Boyle
Elmer Meyer
Reuben Schupbach
Marion Olson Family Visit at Milo Olson Home
The Marion Olson family from Monona were guests Wednesday evening in the Milo Olson home. Mrs Hiram Olson and LaRita called Friday afternoon.
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Marion Olson
Monona
Milo Olson
Hiram Olson
LaRita
Real Estate Transfers Compiled From Local Listings
Multiple transfers recorded including Donald R. Cummings to Junia Beth Learn for $1.00 properties in 51-2 SE 33-92-8 Howard Boyle to Gordon N. Meyer for $1.00 North 1-2 SE and part SW NE 19-95-7 Arthur G. Herrling to Elmer F. Struss for $1.00 Lots 44 45 46 Herriman Add Wadena Doris and George Ridenour to Ralph Allenstein for $8,000 Lot 25 and part Lot 75 B 4 Arlington Amelia Larson Estate to Russell L. Larson for $15,000 portions of NE 6 SE 31 SE 5-4-7 92-86-7 Henry Nus to Ber Mingar buyer for 200 acres.
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Donald R. Cummings
Junia Beth
Harold Lee Learn
JWD
Howard Boyle
Gordon N. Meyer
SE & Part
Arthur G. Herrling
Elmer F. Struss
Herriman Add. Wadena
Doris
George Ridenour
Ralph Allenstein
Arlington
Amelia Larson
Russell L. Larson
New Cars Registered in Wadena and Arlington Areas
Floyd D. Thompson of Wadena registered a Plymouth sedan. Lloyd H. Berry of Arlington registered a Chevrolet 4 door. Frederick E. Breckner of Arlington registered a Buick sedan.
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Floyd D. Thompson
Wadena
Plymouth
Lloyd H. Berry
Arlington
Chevrolet
Frederick E. Breckner
Buick
Tertia Club Meeting Highlights February Agenda
The Tertia Club met February 7 at Mrs. Jack Adrian's home with seventeen members. They shared ideas for a decorative table, heard reports on Grandma Moses and Whistler's Mother, thanked contributors to the polio drive, donated $2.00, and voted to support funds and scholarships for honorary membership. We began weaving baskets under Mrs. Henry Kuehl, planning to finish February 21, with next meeting March 7 hosted by Jane Dennler and co-hostess Mrs. Harry Everett.
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Tertia Club
Jack Adrian
Ben Sehori
Henry Kuehl
Jane Dennler
Harry Everett
Elgin Library Hours Notice for February 19
The Elgin library will be open from 1 00 to 3 00 o clock Saturday February 19. Please bring your books in early and return any items held for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Major surgery performed at Mercy Hospital
Mrs. Ern Meyer of West Union underwent major surgery Monday at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein and remains hospitalized.
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Mercy Hospital
Ern Meyer
West Union
Oelwein
Schupbach Family Weekend Visits in Ackley and Monona
The Wm. Schupbach family from Ackley spent the weekend with Mrs. Anna Schupbach. They were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Weithorn in Monona along with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schupbach and Richard. They also visited Walter Drahn in Monona in the afternoon.
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Wm. Schupbach
Ackley
Anna Schupbach
Herman Schupbach
Richard
Ray Weithorn
Monona
Walter Drahn
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Marion Busy Bees
Cherry Valley Pioneers
Met
Wadena News
Pvt
Paul Pinney
Co. C
Fort Ord
Pleasant Point
P.O
Marion Two
Hoover
N. W. Iowa
E.C.C
Starr
World Day of Prayer
Legion Auxiliary Met
Henry Nus
Ber Mingar
Biyer
Tertia Club Meeting
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