Wadena News Chalice and Local Social Notes
Wadena Chalice week features Kaiser refurhe from Hannibal, Mrs Wilder Mattocks ill. five hundred club prizes won by Mrs Gehring, Mrs Erickson, Mrs Clark and Mrs Johnson. Arlington guests Frank Measure visit, Wilder Mattocks family dines with B B McLaughlin. Presbyterian church basement painting planned. Navy enlistments for Corkery brothers and Bond son. Wadena school board buys George Jennings house for May 1 possession. 500 event highlights include costumes of fire department and prizes for multiple hostesses. Wichita visitors Al Dahlgrin stop in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Hannibal
Wilder Mattocks
Lester Gehring
Johnnie Erickton
Dawson Clark
Darry
Johnson
Frank Measure
Arlington
Clyde Bond
Loretta Mattocks
B.B. McLaughlin
Monticello
Presbyterian Church
Billy
Charles Corkery
Bill Corkery
Robert Bond
Wilfred Bond
Navy
Des Moines
Bernadette Corkery
Dubuque Hospital
Ellen
Robert Clark
Cedar Rapids
John DeWald
Francis Jones
Chicago
Russel Jones
Rank Probert
Madison
Wisc
Bill Probert
Clem Messerli
Cedar ‘Rapids
Danny
Wadena School ‘Board
George Jennings
Five Hundred
Relph Shaffer
Johnnie Erickson
Mabel Johnson
al Dahlgrin
Witchita
Kans
Wadena
St Josephs Church Masses With Fr Bradshaw Schedule
Fr Frances Bradshaw serves St Josephs Church with Masses at 9:00 and 10:30 on alternating Sundays, guiding worship and parish attendance each rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bradshaw
Illyria 4-H Club Meets With Food Demonstrations
The Alyria Handy Hands 4-H Club met February 9 at Betty Bennett's home. Twelve members answered roll call with A Recipe for Using Leftovers. Demonstrations included Making a Conventional Cake by Shirley Howard Making a Cake the One Bow Method by Arla Jean Sheffer and Frosting for Cake by Sara Ogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyria Handy Hands 4-H Club
Betty ‘Bennett
Shirley Howard
Arla Jean Sheffer
Sara Ogle
Study Club Meets Mrs Wolf Hosts Elgin Group
Mrs H H Wolf hosted the Elgin Study Club last Tuesday evening. The program included roll call and readings on Preserving Freedom at Home by Verna Robinson read by Rose Wolf, followed by Religious Emphasis by Marie Muehlethaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wolf
Elgin Study Club
Verna Robinson
Rose Wolf
Marie Muehlethaler
Mrs Embret Gunderson Observes 90th Birthday
Mrs Embret Gunderson of Highland township celebrated her 90th birthday Friday February 22 with a post noon gathering. The Rev Nesset Mrs Carl Torkelson and Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher attended as guests. She received gifts cards and a birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embret Gunderson
Highland Township
Nesset
Carl Torkelson
Roy ‘Leuchtenmacher
Gunderson
Echo Weather Ad Brings Payer and Seller Together
Across varied conditions, buyers and sellers will unite through a weather aligned Echo Weat Ad promoting mutually beneficial exchanges. The ad emphasizes consistent pairing despite weather. It highlights simple communication and timely visibility for both parties.
Road Work Being Done As Scheduled In Iowa
Iowa officials push a state highway program funded by 24 million dollars yearly for primary roads. John Hattery notes costs average 87 thousand per mile for new paved roads, up to 125 thousand in some areas. Public preference on tax levels determines pace, with Kefauver visiting Des Moines as a Democratic presidential hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hattery
Nevada
Iowa Highway Patrol
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Highway Commission
Hattery
Mmany Fellows
Farm Bureau Leaders Oppose Universal Military Training
County Farm Bureau presidents and voting delegates meeting in Des Moines approved a resolution linking universal military training to the threat to efficient use of American manpower and funds. They reaffirmed support for selective service to provide armed services manpower.
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UMT
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
First Smallpox Case Since 1950 Reported in Modale Iowa
Iowa records its first smallpox case since 1950 in Modale Harrison county. The patient is a farm wife. Dr. Ralph Heeren notes the disease has become rare in the state and the report continues on page 8.
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Iowa
Modale
Harrison County
Ralph Heeren
Fellowship Meeting McGregor February 29
Wm Klingman secretary of the local Masonic lodge has received notice that the next meeting of the N BE Iowa Fellowship association will be held at McGregor on Friday evening February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. ‘Klingman
N. BE. Iowa Fellowship Association
McGregor
Surfus declares candidacy for Towns Fortieth district senate
L C Surfus of Fayette announces Republican bid for the Towns Fortieth district seat representing Allamakee and Fayette counties. He owns Bell Brand Farm Supply in Fayette, ran a farm service company, previously worked as auditor for Mid-Continent Petroleum in Waterloo, and holds roles with Upper Iowa University and local business groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L .C. Surfus
Fayette
Allamakee
Fayette County
Bell Brand Farm Supply
Wilbur Bell
Surfus
Waterloo
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp
Butler County
Cornell College
Gates Business College
Dumont
Mid-Continent
Methodist Church
Upper Iowa University
Surprise Party Celebrates Mrs. Heck's Birthday at Home
A group of friends gathered at the Nellie Hanson home last Wednesday evening to celebrate Mrs. Heck's birthday. Attendees included the Brainerd and Olson families, Aden Hanson and daughters, the Schneider and Halverson families, Loftsgard and Anderson families, Ruth Loftsgard and Sharon, and the Howard and Junior Hanson households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie ‘Hanson
Oras Heck
Keith Brainerd
Alvin ‘Olson
Postville
Aden Hanson
Elkader
Jacob Schneider
DeVere Halverson
Orvin Loftsgard
iCenneth Anderson
Ruth Loftsgard
Sharon
Howard Hanson
Junior Hanson
Families share dinners at several local homes Sunday
The Zurbriggen, Mueh lethaler, and Muehlethaler families hosted dinner guests this Sunday at the Fred Muehlethaler residence. Overnight guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Boyle in the Robert Miller home. The Bennett family dined with Virgil Torson, with additional guests Mr. and Mrs. Will Kerr. Cliff Feller of Waterloo spent the weekend with Henry Feller, while Sunday everyone gathered for dinner at Earl Stannard's in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Zurbriggen
Clarence
Lorence Muehlethaler
Fred ©. Muehlethaler
Sheldon Boyle
Robert Miller
Oelwein
Cleve Bennett
Virgil Torson
Will Kerr
Cliff Feller
Waterloo
Henry Feller
Earl Stannard
Fayette
Lydia
Fred Marti
Joe Wander
Clermont
Arthur
Allen
Marie Schneider
Ervin
John ‘Metzger
Gottfred Pfeister
Ole Reierson
Frank Bauder
Barbara
Betty
Chicago
Emma Olson
C. L. Capper
Charles
Cedar Rapids
Near Tragedy At Elgin Co-op
A young girl narrowly escaped tragedy when she fell into the feed grinder hopper at the Elgin Cooperative. Mr. Irvin Metzger jumped in to rescue her as workers shut off power. The machine took a minute to stop, and a small amount of corn in the hopper likely saved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cooperative
Irvin Metzger
Mr. Metzger
Yenney Saucerman Marriage Linked to Wartime Moves
Barbara Yenney and Simon Saucerman wed in Rockford Illinois on February 4. Barbara Yenney hails from Janesville Wisconsin and Mildred Saucerman from Beloit Wisconsin. Mrs Saucerman will live with her parents temporarily. Simon Saucerman is stationed at Camp Stoneman California awaiting overseas assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Yenney
Elmer Yenney
Janesville
Wisc
Simon Sauterman
Mildred Saucerman
Beloit
Rockford
Saucerman
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Family Pet Reunited With Owner In Clermont Area
Stray brown cocker spaniel named Butch with Johnson county dog tag returned to Elmer Larson farm after a tip from last week's Echo. Werner Moores notified owner a few hours after delivery, dog had visited their farm days earlier. Dinner guests at several Clermont households included the Wander, Schneider, Metzger, Pfeister and Reierson families.
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Elmer Larson
Butch
Johnson County
Clermont
Orvinson
Echo
Werner Moores
Military promotions and transfers announced in wartime notices
Service members receive promotions and transfers including Lieut. Com. W C Mitchell in the Coast Guard air detachment, Camp Gordon transfer for Ivan Torkelson, and Corporal Glen Ode gard in the 196th Inf Regt. Addresses and unit details accompany each item while wartime events note a riot counteraction on Koji Island with casualties among U S prisoners and a destined February ship date for Vernon Wede and his regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wede
U.S. 27Th Wolfhound
Koji Island
G. I
Vernon
Fred Wede
Johnsons’ Baby Patricia wins honorable mention in Iowa
The photo of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson’s daughter Patricia earned honorable mention in a statewide Iowa contest for the most personable baby. The picture, shot by a Hampton photographer, was taken while the family lived there. The Leslie Buroden and Billmeyer families returned Saturday after three weeks visiting Old and New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California, visiting Leonard M. West and Dwaine Pinney who are stationed in San Diego.
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Harry Johnson
Patricia
Iowa
Hampton
Leslie Buroden
William Billmeyer,Sr
Old
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
California
Leonard M. West
Dwaine Pinney
San Diego
Calif
Lions Club Meets At School Monday
A group of Republican editors from NE Iowa met in Oelwein for a luncheon. Gerald Bogan publicity director for the GOP state central committee attended a conference on campaign policies. The meetings aim to form a 16 member advisory committee to the state central committee with Lew Warren of Oelwein Register named to represent the local area.
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N. E. Iowa
Oelwein
Gerald Bogan
GOP
Auxiliary Activities Update from Fayette Co Legion Unit
The Fayette County American Legion Auxiliary met on Thursday. Hostesses were Morms Lyle Light Leo Schori George Boyle Selma Groth and Sadie DeSart. Reports show a local eight year old boy with speech issues received clothing for defective speech school. a poster contest for 4th and 5th grades will award prizes. Supper served to 25 Community Club members on Feb 11. Members Wm. Baumgartner Tona Odegard Joanne Odegard with guitars and accordion participated in January at the state hospital program in Independence. The unit plans to send a girl to Girls' State.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Morms Lyle Light
Leo Schori
George Boyle
Selman Groth
Sadie DeSart
Chm
Lows City
Mulford
Fayette Co
State Hospital
Independence
Wm. Baumgartner
Tona
Joanne Odegard
Spirit of Fraternities proposes Greek week at Ames
Fraternity men at Town State College plan a Greek week the first in college history to devote to constructive charitable projects. Twenty nine fraternities and eleven sorority chapters back the idea to pool efforts for rebuilding redecorating or improving local church or children's home facilities. Pledges and active members will execute the selected project.
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Town State College
Births Kathryne Jean Hildebrand in Fayette
Mr and Mrs Linus Hildebrand Jr of Fayette welcome daughter Kathryne Jean born February 14 at West Union hospital weighing 6 pounds Mrs Hildebrand formerly Marilyn Boleyn also notices Rustys Beauty Shop to close one week March 3 to March 8 appointments to be arranged. Mr and Mrs George Vaughn guests in Arlington home Sunday Mrs Lena Retz Arlington and Mrs Lawrence Grimm with Mrs Art Lantz in Dubuque on Monday
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Linus Hildebrand, Jr
Fayette
Kathryn Jean
West Union Hospital
Hildebrand
Marilyn Boleyn
Rusty
fromMonday
George Vaughn
Lena Retz
Arlington
Lawrence Grimm
Art Lantz
Dubuque
School Matters Main Interest Now
The Lions club met at the school house and spent the business period discussing school problems. Elgin and Clermont residents visited Elkader to review the Clayton County redistricting plan, which was then forwarded to the club. No discussion on the plan yet. the board faces jurisdictional conflicts to be resolved. An oyster supper, cooked by members, preceded the session.
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Lions Club
Elgin
Clermont
Elkader
Clayton County
Atty A C Peterson of West Union Dies
Alfred Peterson age 65 longtime West Union attorney and Fayette county Democratic leader died Friday night at his home. Born in St Paul Minnesota he was admitted to the Minnesota bar and later began practice in West Union with W J Ainsworth before starting his own firm. He served as city attorney from 1934 to 1940 and was active in Masons the West Union Citizens club Rotary and the Dad-Fellows. He is survived by his sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred €. Peterson
West Union
Fayette County
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
W. J. Ainsworth
Peterson
West Union Citizens Club
Rotary
The
Return From South By Mr and Mrs H D Yack
Mr and Mrs H D Yack returned home Monday after spending two months in the south. They visited the Virtus Yack home in Excelsior Springs Missouri the Claude Dickens home in Chelsea Oklahoma the Fred Riser family in Muskogee Oklahoma and the Tom Desmond family in El Reno Oklahoma The Desmonds have moved several times this winter.
GOP Township Caucuses Set for March 7
The Republic state central committee has set Friday evening March 7 as the date for holding precinct caucuses to name delegates to the county convention. The county convention will be held the following week.
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The
Republic
N State Central Committee
O. E. S. Meeting Reminder for Feb 29 Cleanup
Members of O. E. S. are reminded to meet at the Lodge hall Friday afternoon February 29 for the purpose of cleaning. All officers to meet Saturday evening for practice.
WSCS Meeting Set In Church Parlors This Thursday
The WSCS holds its regular meeting in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. Hostesses are Mrs Herbert Durrimer, Mrs Norris Capper, Mrs Robert D.Wilson, and Mrs Ruby Benson.
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WSCS
Mar,ch
Herbert Durrimermuth
Norris Capper
Robert D.wilson
Ruby Benson
Progress Club Meeting Hints at Verse Event
Elgin Progress Club will meet at Mrs. Helen Muehlethaler's home Monday evening March 3. An all call describes A Bit of Verse film to be announced. Mr and Mrs G J Mosby attended a Red Cross meeting in West Union Wednesday evening for north Fayette county. Mr Mosby is treasurer for this division. Echo Want Ads Pay Try One.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
G. J. Mosby
Red Cross
West Union
North Fayette County
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Illyria
Mrs. Embret
Kefauver
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Farmers - Businessmen
Perry
Hawkeye State
Sen
Robert Taft
Ohio
Town Bankers Association
Taft
Senate
L. C. Surfus
Yenney
W. C. Mitchell
Robt. Grimes
Coast Guard Air Detachment
C. Q. Torkelson
Ivan
Camp Crowder, Ma
Camp Gordon, Ga
Lydia Odegard
Cpl
Glen Odegard
Co. I
A.P.O
Seattle
Washington
Russell D. Larson
Pacific Reserve Fleet
D. H. Depot
Tacoma
Wash
Raymond H. Looftsgard
U.S
Co. 14
B.T.G
S.C.R.T.C
Camp Gordon
Nee
George Rogers Clack
Vincennes
Reichstag
G.O.P
Stalin
Finland
Ames
Atty. A. C. Peterson
O. E. S. Reminder
Progress Club
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