Wadena Wonder Workers and Riverside 4-H Notes
The Wadena Wonder Workers 4-H club met at Nakey Whittenbaughs on Feb 8 with five girls, discussing personal cleanliness shoes and posture, plus a Valentine party plan. Riverside Livestock 4-H Club met at the Baldwins Feb 1 with seven members. talks on pig care, hog shade construction, and hog disease control were given.
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Wadena Wonder Workers
Nakey Whittenbaugh
Sheilah Messerli
Deon Jennings
Diane Mattocks
Shailah Messerli
Mary Erickson
Riverside Livestock 4-H
Wadena Riverside Livestock 4-H
Thomas
Michael Baldwin
Rucens
David Jellings
Alan Davis
Harold Boulton
Stanley Shaffer
Re-Elect Wilson Pres of Insurance Assn
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Assn held at the Legion hall in Fayette on Tuesday February 9. J H Wilson of Wadena was reelected president Louis Kane of Westgate reelected vice president Don Clute of Arlington secretary, with directors for the coming year named as George F Barrack Arlington William B Miler Clermont Dow Clute Arlington Leallen Knox Wadena and John Riley Randala. The annual meeting of the association proceeded with these results.
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Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Assn
Legion Hall
Fayette
J. H. Wilson
Wadena
Louis Kane
Westgate
Don Clute
Arlington
George F. Barrack
B. Miler
Clermont
Dow Clute
Leallen
Knox
John Riley
Randala
Moore to Attend A S A Annual Confab in Atlantic City
Supt. M. H. Moore left Friday for Atlantic City New Jersey to attend the annual meeting of the American Association of School Administrators. The conference runs from February 13 to 18 with a return expected by Saturday. Echo job printing advertised.
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Supt
M. H. Moore
Atlantic City
N. J
American ‘Association of
Seven Candidates in GOP Governor Race Worth Watching
The Republican fight for Iowa governor features seven contenders with convention or primary paths debated. Historical patterns show conventions have chosen nominees when no one clears 35 percent, as in 1920 and 1924, with W Harold Brenton and Leonard Hall quietly guiding moves. The Iowa State Education Association backs a $350 million annual school aid plan and a statewide educational TV network, aiming for consideration by the 1958 legislature.
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W. Harold Brenton
Des Moines
Republican National Committee
Brenton
Robert K. Goodwin
Iowa
Goodwin
GOP
Leonard Hall
American Bankers Association
Hall
Congress
Goodwins
Whitney Gillilland
Redfield
State Central Committee
Chicago
Taft
Eisenhower
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
Debating Team at Study Club Meeting at Mrs Wolf’s home
The Elgin Study Club met Feb 9 at Mrs H H Wolf’s home with Mrs C C Torkelson as assistant hostess. The program featured piano solos by Marcia Wolf, a debate on Mental Health by Joe Knasse Joe Melans and Helen Jenson of Luther College, followed by a members discussion. Mrs Leo Grether was a guest. The club voted to donate $2 to the March of Dimes.
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Elgin
H. H. Wolf
C. C. Torkelson
Pianio Solo
Marcia ‘Wolf
Joe Iknasse
Joe Melans
Helen Jenson
Luther College
Leo Grether
Heart Month Effort Led by Mrs Follett in Elgin Iowa
Mrs Walter C Follett of Elgin is Fayette county Heart chairman leading a nationwide crusade to eliminate heart disease. She notes Iowa’s high heart trouble rate and the limited Heart Fund to cover individual medical costs. The program focuses on long term prevention and disability reduction through research and public awareness, with scientists aiming to uncover causes and enable prevention or cure.
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Walter C. Follett
Elgin
Fayette County
County Primary Road Modernization Plan Approved
The 55th General Assembly approved a one cent gas tax to fund road upgrades. Nationwide 1 678.01 miles of primary roads will gain modernization at a total cost of 124 770 700 dollars. Fayette County plans 24.34 rural miles for 1 875 700 dollars and 1 28 municipal miles for 60 800 dollars. project duration exceeds 15 years.
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Tayette
55Th General Assembly
Gerald Bogan
The
Iowa Goods Roads Association Inc
Fayette County
Social Hour Club Meets At Home Of Mrs Virgil Miles
The Social Hour Club gathered February 3 at the home of Mrs Virgil Miles with Mrs Cliff Wilson assisting. Roll call was oldest Valentine, Farm Bureau lesson on new fabrics and care by Mrs Orran Bane, Valentine exchange, take-away bingo, and refreshments. March meeting at Mrs Louis Becker with Mrs Joe Kjosas assisting. Members reminded to bring something green for the St Patrick grab bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Miles
Cliff Wilson
Valentine
Farm Bureau
Orran Bane
Louis Becker
Joe Kjosas
St. Patrick
Funeral services for Mrs Rainey held at Tigria church
Mrs Wm Rainey died February 11 at Iowa City hospital. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Tigria church with burial at Elgin. Obituary to follow in next week Echo Want Ads.
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Wm. Rainey
Tigria Church
Elgin
Iowa City Hospital
To Speak On Communism at Upper Iowa Gym
Mrs Marie Vitek of Cedar Rapids speaks on communism at the Upper Iowa gym Friday Feb 26 at 8 p m for Fayette County Farm Bureau. She shares experiences from Czechoslovakia with films to illustrate life under Communist regimes and to remind attendees of American freedoms. Lawrence Gehring and group provide music.
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Marie Vitek
Cedar Rapids
Upper Iowa
Vitek
Czechoslovakia
America
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Lawrence Gehring
New Federated Club Formed The Tertia Club in Elgin
Nine members met at Mrs. Harry Cline’s home Monday evening to organize a new federation, naming it The Tertia Club. The Latin term signals third rank as the club will be the third to federate in Elgin, with plans to federate by April 1 and meet monthly thereafter. Lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Leo Lehman. Present: Mrs. Russell Wenger, Mrs. Otis Torkelson, Mrs. Milo Olson, Mr. Wm. Moore, Russell Larson, Harry Everett, and Jane Dennler. Next meeting set for March 1 at Mrs. Russell Wenger’s home with Mrs. Moore assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cline
Tertia Club
Elgin
Cline
Leo Lehman
Mdms
Russell Wenger
Otis Torkelson
Milo Olson
Wm. Moore Russell Larson
Harry Everett
Jane Dennler
Wm. Moore
Death of Warley Cunningham in Montana Brought to Volga
Elgin resident Mary Allen reported Warley Cunningham of Billings Montana had died. His brother Don Cunningham of Chicago retrieved the body and brought it to Volga for burial. Funeral services are set Friday at two from the Volga funeral home. He was the son of the late John Cunningham, who lived in Bigin before moving to Volga.
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Mary Allen
Warley Cunningham
Billings
Mont
Don Cunningham
Chicago
Volga
John Cunningham
Bigin
March of Dimes Report Given
Total contributions amounted to 205.00 with polio containers in business places 39.88 personal contributions 24.00 American Legion 35.00 Legion Auxiliary 10.00 Beaver club 30.00 Lions club 25.00 Elgin Fish and Wildlife Assn 35.00 Elgin Activities fund 12.12 Study club 2.00 Progress Club 2.00 The Study Club president Mrs G J Mosby extends appreciation to all contributors and campaign helpers.
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American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Beaver Club
Lions Club
Elgin Fish and Wildlife Assn
Elgin Activities Fund
Study Club
Progress Club
G. J. Mosby
Order of the Eastern Star sets Feb 20 session
The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a special meeting on Saturday February 20 for a school of instruction and inspection with district instructor Mrs Julia Finch of Guttenberg in charge. Refreshments will be served by Mr and Mrs Gee Vaughn Mr and Mrs Lea Falk Mr and Mrs Lyle Light and Mr and Mrs Robert Kohler. All members urged to attend.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Julia Finch
Guttenberg
Gee, Vaughn
Lea Falk
Lyle Light
Robert Kohler
Progress Club entertains husbands at schoolhouse dinner
The Progress Club members hosted their husbands for a cafeteria dinner in the school lunch room Monday evening. Tables were decorated for Valentine’s Day. A song fest followed the dinner and a social evening ensued. Hostesses were Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen, Robert D. Wilson, Henry McMillan, and Elmer Meyer.
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Progress Club
Mdms
Paul Zurbriggen
Robert D.wilson
Henry McMillan
Elmer Meyer
Two Candidates Named for Directors in District Caucuses
Clarence Tatro was nominated from Clermont independent district and Bernard Hanson from Marion Highland townships district. Both have served on the new board for one year and will seek three year terms. The nominations were made at caucuses held for each district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tatro
Clermont
Bernard Hanson
Marion-Highland Townships
New Blacksmith Shop Opens North of Former Site
In New Shop Jess Moody has finished moving to his new blacksmith shop just north of his former place. He sold his lot facing Center street to Wm. Moore, who plans a new building for his business. Moody’s new shop is small but sufficient. entrance on the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Moody
Center Street
Wm. Moore
Mr. Moody
National FFA Week and local township clerk changes
National FFA Week is February 2027. Emil Gulsvig retired from the Marion township board of trustees on January 1 this year after serving as trustee since 1929. He declined to run in the last election and P. K. Peterson was elected to replace him, sworn in as trustee on February 1.
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Emil Gulsvig
Marion Township Board of Trustees
National Future Farmers Week Focuses on Work Ahead
National Future Farmers of America Week highlights the need for 130000 new farmers yearly to replace retirees and deaths. The FFA emphasizes training through vocational agriculture to prepare boys for farming careers, with Washington’s farm practices as inspiration and the motto Learning to do doing to learn earning to live living to serve. Local chapters plan displays, signs, and programs during the observance.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
America
England
Washington
F. F
FFA
National FF. A
Elgin Panthers Close 1953-54 Season With Two Wins
The Elgin Panthers finished their 1953 54 season with a boys and girls sweep over Fayette. In the girls game Elgin trailed 14 10 after the first period but rallied and finished 49 43 with Fritzi Brackin scoring 31. Keith Crider added 14 while Stevens led Fayette with 13. In the boys game Elgin won 49 43 as Moore scored 19 and Crider contributed 14, giving Elgin their second Upper Iowa Conference win and sending seniors into their last game for Elgin High.
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Elgin Panthers
Fayette
Panthers
Elgin
Fritzi Brackin
Moore
Keith Crider
Hlgin
Tayette
Stevens
Panther
Upper Iowa
Donna Robinson
Edith Gehring
Jeanine Cook
Janice Schori
Beverly Benson
Elgin High
Paul Pinney
Dennis Butikofer
Boston Pops At Wartburg Repeats For Student Series
The 75 piece Boston Pops orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler will appear on Wartburg college artist series on February 21. Popular demand brings the act back after last year’s highway accident damaged the truck carrying instruments. Officials hope for no repeat and note the concert was staged in street clothes with borrowed gear previously.
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Boston Pops
Arthur Fiedler
Wartburg College
Fiedler
Orchestra
Wartburg
Eastern Star Arlington School of Instruction Attendees
Mdms. R. L. Grimes William E. Baumgartner Allen Habeger Lester Gehring and Leota Welch attended a school of instruction of the Order of Eastern Star at Arlington last Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdms
R. L. Grimes
William E. Baumgartner
Allen Habeger
Lester Gehring
Leota Welch
Order of Eastern Star
Arlington
Open house dates to be announced next issue
The notice states that the dates for the open house activities will be announced in the next week's issue. No specific dates, places, or organizers are provided in the readable text.
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Wadena News
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James Kauzlarich
John Kauzlarich
Robert ‘Whittenbaugh
Donna Hinkel
Martha Messerli
Joyce Erickson
Ann Kauklarich
Wanda Fox
David Grankvist
Ee “Donald
Leonhart
Orman Davis
Terrey Aeschuman
Lee
Plainfield
Nelda Schuetty
Edgewood
Henry Schlee
Freeport
Madge Murray
Dawson Clark
Bill ‘O'Laughlin
Pearl Johnson
Vera Hinkel
Albert Cook
Marengo
Maggie Cook
John Cook
Lamont
Arthur Jellings
Charlton Looby
Mrs. Looby
Dale
Melbert Meyer
Wilson Pres
Insurance Assn
Ernest R. Moore
Nate Kennia
H. M. Havner
John Deems
Kendall
J. H. Anderson
A. J. Banks
W. J. Burbank
Jonas D. Buser
John Hammill
Glenn C. Hayes
Hammill
Mrs. Rainey
Echo
Acrar
Muscling
March of Dimes Report
O. E
Boston
Waverly
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