Local Women's Club Notes and Community Gatherings
The report covers Feb events at a community group with sewing and knitting sessions led by Allie Leothart, a poppy poster project chaired by Betty Bond, and an Americanism reading. Members voiced plans for an oyster supper on February 21, plus valentines exchanges and contests. Nearby residents attended dinners and visits, including the Crandall anniversary celebration at Pine Lodge Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Rein
James
Ge Murray
Naydla Measerli
Wetzel
G. W. Alderson
John McSweeney
Westgate
Alvin Kelly
Manchester
Albert Morse
Luther Crandall
Pine Lodge
Oelwein
Crandall
Howard Crandal
Pfr
Donald Crandal
Tang
Walter Crandal
Willard Crandall
Charles Puffett
Volga
Melvyn Puffett
Duane Jellings
Larry Evans
Aurora
Ella Voshell
Dry Legislation Adds to Oleo Push in Iowa
The Iowa legislature debates temperance driven bills as dry forces push to abolish Class C beer permits for off premise sale. A local option bill and a ban on beer advertising swirl amid party politics and walkouts by GOP members over regional issues. Democrats falter on a colored oleo vote causing internal split.
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State Assembly
Towa Tmperance League
Senate
Towa
Iowa
Iowa Senate
House
Jack Bedell
Spirit Lake
Wylie King
Hancock
GOP
State Central Committee
James Schramm
George ‘Paul
Brooklyn
Paul
Eleo
Imault
United Action
Utzig
Dubuque
New Attorney General Hoegh of Chariton Iowa Named at 44
A. Hoegh of Chariton Iowa is named the new attorney general at age 44. A World War II veteran, he is married with a wife and two daughters. The article notes his energy and background as features of the appointment.
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Eo A. Hoegh
Chariton
Towa
Luther Crandalls Twenty Fifth Anniversary Party
A Sunday gathering honored Luther Crandall and Willard Crandall for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary and Willard Crandall’s birthday. Attending were Mrs. Charles Puffett and Paul Crandall, Volga, S Ggt, Robert Crandall, Des Moines, and Mrs. Ella Voshell.
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Willard ‘Crandall
Paul Crandal
Volga
S Ggt
Robert Crandall
Des ‘Moines
Ella Voshell
Luther Crandall
Willard Crandall
January milk production on Iowa farms rises in January
Iowa farms produced an estimated 421 million pounds of milk in January, up 9 percent from January 1952’s 384 million. Despite the increase this is the lowest January output since 1997, with the ten year average for January at 472 million pounds.
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Iowa
School Tax Millage Given in Fayette and Clayton Counties
The Echo presents 1952 millage figures from Fayette and Clayton counties for 1953 taxes. Clermont Elgin consolidation millage is 21.5. Individual towns like Arlington Clermont Maynard Oelwein Randalia West Union and others show varied millage rates, with Clayton Townships Highland Marion Grand Meadow and Monona among those listed. State data suggest schools with enrollments around hundred operate economically.
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Echo
Fayette
Clayton
Arlington
Mills
Clermont
Elgin
Fairbank
Fayette Hawkeye
Maynard — Oelwein
Randalia
Stanley
Wadena Vita Eee
SR West Union
Durla Fen
Pleasant Valley
Union
Clayton County
Strawberry Point
Anne
Garnaville
Elkader Guang
Guttenberg
Marquette-McGregor
Monona Onesee
Volga
Clayton Co
Highland
Marion
Grand Meadow
Clermont-Elgin
Mrs. Muehlethaler Hosts Elgin Study Club Evening
Mrs. Fred Muehlethaler entertained the Elgin Study Club last Tuesday evening at her home. The program included roll call hobbies a talk about a hobby of mine and a display of her bell collection from foreign countries. Mrs. Leota Welch spoke on paper value of a hobby.
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Elgin
Fred Muehlethaler
Leota Welch
January Egg Production Hits 1953 Record High
Iowa farm flocks produced an estimated 444 million eggs during January, the same as January 1952, but 27 percent above the 1942-61 monthly average. January 1953 eggs matched the 29 year record set in January last year.
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Iowa
Notice to All Members for Weekly Chapter Cleaning
All members of the men Chapter 0. E. S. are requested to help clean the chapter rooms on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week until it is finished. Bring your cleaning cloths pails and mops.
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E. S
Introduce School Measure Reorganizes Small Iowa Districts
A measure filed in the Iowa house proposes forcing reorganization of school districts with small enrollments. It sets staged state aid cuts for districts under 600 pupils that do not merge by July 1, 1957, reducing to three fourths, then half, then a quarter of normal aid in successive years, with mandated reorganization starting in 1960.
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Iowa
Legion to Raise Funds for Fayette County Hospital Equipment
A campaign by American Legion Posts will raise funds for hospital type equipment to be placed throughout the county. The gear will be available free of charge to Fayette County residents for home use in illness or accident. Solicitors will carry credentials and a letter of introduction signed by Leonard G. Luloff, Co Commander.
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Fayette County
American Legion
Leonard G. Luloff
Community Club Meeting Held Monday
The Elgin Community Club met at the school house Monday evening in a postponed session. Auxiliary members served dinner in the hot lunch room, then a business meeting followed. A film on merchandising butter preceded routine business and discussion of school consolidation progress. About 25 members attended.
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Elgin Community Club
Olson and Hermen Families Welcome Babies on Feb 12
Mr and Mrs Milo Olson announce the birth of a daughter Karen Sue at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces born Thursday February 12. Mr and Mrs James Hermen announce a son Steven James at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces born Thursday February 12.
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Milo Olson
Karen Sue
Postville Hospital
James Hermen
Steven James
Hureday
Just Won't Be Outdone by Alden Pinney in Benton Mo
Ex-newspaperman Alden Pinney from Benton Missouri contrasts a California weather story with a Missouri tale. He notes jonquils narcissus magic lilies tulips and hyacinths blooming two weeks early on sandy soil near town. A gardener sowed radishes and lettuce. Alden pulled turnips all winter. He reports progress on their new church and hopes to be in by Easter. Best wishes to all.
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Alden Pinney
Benton
Four Generations Attend Reunion in Miles City
A holiday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Boyle’s home in Miles City Montana drew four generations. Leading the group was Mary Boyle of Mobridge South Dakota with her son W. C. Boyle, daughter-in-law C. F. Gerdes of Lemmon South Dakota and her grandchildren David and Karl Gerdes. Also present were Boyle’s son Victor of College Place Washington another son Robert of Chicago and son-in-law C F Gerdes of Lemmon. Mary Boyle formerly lived in Clermont and is the grandmother of Clif Wilson.
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W. C. Boyle
Miles City
Montana
Mary Boyle
Mobridge
S. D
C. F. Gerdes
Lemmon
David
Karl Gerdes
Boyle
Victor
College Place
Wash
Robert
Chicago
Clermont
Clif Wilson
School Consolidation Forum At Elgin Tonight
A public open forum on school consolidation will be held at the Elgin school building tonight. The meeting opens with a panel discussion followed by a Q and A session. Voters are urged to attend and raise any questions.
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Elgin
Falk on speaking tour to Cedar Rapids and Vinton
Georgana Falk departed Wednesday for a multi day speaking trip to Cedar Rapids and nearby Vinton. She is set to address the WSCS assembly Thursday and participate in the World Day of Prayer program Friday at the Cedar Rapids Methodist church.
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Georgana Falk
Cedar Rapids
WSCS
Vinton
Methodist Church
Cedar, Rapids
Butikofer Couple Sends Visit to Houston Hosts
Leave for Texas Mr and Mrs Louis Butikofer departed Thursday for Houston to spend two weeks visiting their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Lowell Strong in the home of the latter.
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Louis Butikofer
Houston
Texas
Lowell Strong
Clermont Elgin School Election and County Tournament
The girls junior high county basketball tournament runs March 2 to 7 in Clermont. Monday pairings: Stanley vs Clermont, Maynard vs Randalla, Waucoma vs Wadena. Elgin faces Fayette on Wednesday at six with two following games. Winners draw Alpha Oran and Arlington. Finals Saturday at 8 15. Three trophies will be presented.
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Clermont
Stanley
Maynard
Randalla
Waucoma
Wadena
Elgin
Fayette
Alpha
Oran
Arlington
Three Polling Places Set by Supt Morse
The Clermont Elgin school consolidation election is set for Monday March 2 by Co Supt Morse. Polls will be open from 12 noon to 7 PM at three locations: Clermont grade school, Elgin town hall, and the airport building serving rural voters outside Clermont and Elgin.
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Clermont-Elgin
Co. Supt Morse
Clermont
Elgin
Harriet Jordan Celebrates 90th Birthday at Home
Mrs. Harriet Jordan observed her 90th birthday on February 10 at the home of Mrs. Mary Keiser where she resides. She was honored by many visitors and flooded with cards and letters. The Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society gave a bouquet of jonquils and gifts from other groups and individuals. Mrs. Jordan remains remarkably active and cheerful for her years.
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Harriet Jordan
Mary Keiser
Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Death of Former Resident Mrs Ed Bauder
Death notices report the death on February 6 of Mrs. Frank Smith a former West Union resident. She died at her daughter Lee s home in Western Washington and was buried in Newport Washington. Her daughters Maude and aaperng papeeae are mentioned. The Smith family formerly lived in Elgin about fifty years ago.
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Ed Bauder
West Union
Frank Smith
Lee
Western
Washington
Newport
Wash
Maude
Smith
Elgin
Service News From Korea and Europe Roles and Moves
Thanks from Dale Klingman in Taegu Korea to the Legion Auxiliary and friends for gifts and letters. Reports Jamey Looney son of Ed and Mrs Looney Postville serving with 45th Infantry Division in Korea and notes battles on T-Bone and See-Saw Hill. Mentions Henry Follett an Army Ordnance School graduate in Eschwege Germany and roles as instrument repair instructor. Includes updates on Ivan Torkelson leaving for Fort Monmouth and plans for Europe, Mahlon L. Lantz on radar work in San Francisco, and Merlin L. Anderson at Fort Campbell as addressed in local want ads.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Dale Klingman
Taegu
Korea
Jamey H. Looney
Ed A. Looney
Postville
45Th Infantry Division
45Th
T-Bone
Set
Looney
278Th Infantry Regiment
Army
Pvt
Henry A. Follett
Walter C. Follett
U. S. Army Ordnance School
Eschwege
Germany
Follett
Final decision from two county boards issued
Echo reports two official notices today the final decision of the two county boards and the election proclamation by Superintendent Morse detailing next steps and deadlines for local governance actions.
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The
Echo
Supt
Morse
District Meetings Set Before Election On Consolidation
Several district meetings will be held prior to the election. The Clermont PTA hosted the first session inviting all interested. Clarence Tatro of the Clermont school board explained the consolidation history and rationale, followed by W. C. Follett outlining the farmers view. He said the proposed district offers equal educational opportunities and a fair tax base. Additional meetings may be planned. Thursday evening at the school gym invites all to learn more and ask questions.
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Clermont Pta
Clarence Tatro
Clermont School Board
W. C. Follett
Orbraaas
Priseree
Open House Marks Wells Golden Wedding in Camanche
Mr and Mrs John C Wells hosted an open house for 112 guests on February 3 in Camanche to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Children Howard Levi Sterling UL Wray Brown Camanche John E Wells Moline IL attended with refreshments, granddaughters Marilyn Brown Jeannine Brown served. Out of town attendees included relatives from Huron South Dakota Morton Illinois Peoria Illinois Quincy Alabama and other nearby towns.
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John C. Wells
Camanche
Howard Levi
Sterling
Wray Brown
John E. Wells
Moline
Marilyn, Brown
Jeannine Brown
Carl Hanson
Los Angeles
Calif
C. H. Jacquette
L. L. Jacquette
Huron
So. Dax
Harry Zimmerman
Morton
Phyllis Lady
Peoria
Ill
Lula
Bert Harwick
Compry
Merle Pierce
Quincy
Minn
Durand
Rockford and Sterling
Clinton and
Clinton Herald
Girls' 4-H Leader Training Feb. 25
Clayton county 4-H leaders meet at the Farm Bureau building on February 25 at 10:00 a.m. Training on salads and vegetable cookery by Mrs. Evelyn Thiele, home economist, with judging by Mrs. Leslie Smith foods and nutrition specialist. Plans for spring activities.
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Clayton County
Farm Bureau
Evelyn Thiele
Leslie Smith
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