Community hosts slide show and gifts at Legion hall
Mary, Martha and Shelah Messerli hosted a December 19 gathering at the Legion hall with a wardrobe color slide, shoe talk, and sewing tools demonstration. The club presented a skit on clothing care, carols were sung, and Christmas gifts were handed out amid festive refreshments. Numerous guests and visitors from Cedar Rapids to Denver attended, with several traveling relatives and friends joining the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Martha
Pawson Clark
Veterans’ Hospital
Town City
Elmer Struss
Olive
Moretta
Mattocks
Messerli
Cedar Rapids
Bill Corkitt
Towa City
George Alderson
Nancy
Randy
Bob Alderson
Indiana
Butchie Bond
Chariton Looby
Edwin Lofisgard
Elmer Lembke
Ida Halverson
Mlyria
Gerayn
Marlene ‘Wallner
Lofisgard
Mr. Looby
Mebart Meyer
Pollock
Pie
Gordon
Mrs. Pollock
Camp Gordon
Korea
Mayor Falb Retires After Seven Terms
Elgin's Mayor Geo H. Falb ends seven terms and becomes a private citizen on Jan 4 as new officials organize. Don Fauser joins the council while Leo Schori becomes mayor, reflecting a long tenure with varied experiences and little pay but personal reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Falb
Elgin
Don Fauser
Leo Schori
Falk
Robbins Fete Marks 58th New Year Anniversary
A social gathering at Arthur Kellys home celebrated the 58th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Robbins. Guests included the Robbing family of Fredericksburg, Bert Benson of Elkader, Audrey Buddenburg of Postville, Sharil Ramsey of Arlington, Lena Aeschliman of Wadena, Dale Kelly, Newell McIntyre and families, the Frieden family of West Union, Thomas Ogle, Rudy Begson and Leo Benson groups. The attendees visited and then lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kelly
H. F. Robbins
Robert Robbing
Fredericksburg
Bert Benson
Elkader
Audrey Buddenburg
Postville
Sharil Ramsey
Arlington
Lena Aeschliman
Wadena
Dale Kelly
Newell McIntyre
The
Fleet
Frieden
West Union
Thomas Ogle
Rudy Begson
Leo Benson
Egg consumption rises past four hundred per American
The average American consumed just over 400 eggs last year, surpassing the figure from twenty years earlier by more than 100 eggs. Cattle culling for DHTA herds last year was mainly due to low production and sterility.
Filing dates for political candidates in Town 1964
The town announces early filing deadlines for nomination papers for 1964 political contests. First filing February 27, final for most offices March 18, with county offices due March The Iowa primary is June 7, general election November 2, to facilitate absentee voting for service members. Also notes potential reinduction of selective service by a presidential executive order, increasing required active duty to six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Melvin Synhorst
Town Secreitary,of State
Iowa
Ralph Lancaster
Selective Service
Braille Library in Iowa Maintains 350 Books
The Braille section of the Iowa Historical Building holds 350 titles for blind readers statewide. Linked to the state traveling library division, it circulates about 65 books monthly to around 30 regular visually impaired patrons. Librarian Blanche A. Smith notes no new Braille titles in over a decade and explains Braille volumes are much larger, with the Bible fitting into 20 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Blanche A. Smith
WEA
Iowa Savings Bond Purchases Jump in November
Bond officials report Iowa savings bond purchases in November rose 56 percent from a year earlier, with 11 months totaling about 53 percent above 1952. November sales reached 10,093,440 dollars and about 40 counties exceeded their annual quotas by end of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Retired Iowa Patrolman Says Troopers Underpaid
Lieut. Clarence B. Day of Cedar Rapids, one of Iowa's original fifty state highway patrolmen, reports that Iowa highway patrolmen are the most underpaid public servants. He retired on physical disability after serving with the patrol since its origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Clarence B. Day
Cedar Rapids
Engagement of Vergil Leone Boleyn to Robert Bell Announced
Mr and Mrs Clarence Boleyn of West Union announce the engagement of daughter Vergil Leone to Robert Bell son of Mr and Mrs David Bell of Detroit Michigan Vergh Leone traveled to Los Angeles to attend the American Soul Clinic where Mr Bell also studies She previously worked at First National Bank West Union before departing for California No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Boleyn
West Union
Vergil Leone
Robert Bell
David Bell
Detroit
Mich
Miss Boleyn
Geo
Los Angeles
Calif
Mr. Bell
First National ‘Bank
California
Oelwein Lawyer Danald Tack Seeks Payette County Attorney Nomination
Danald J. Tack, an Oelwein attorney, announces his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Payette County Attorney in the June primary. A University of Iowa Law graduate admitted in 1941, he has led the Fayette County Bar Association for two years and serves in multiple civic groups. He is a World War II Army Air Force veteran and licensed pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danald J. Tack
Oelwein
Payette County
Jack
East Charles Street
Delweth
University of Iowa College of Law
Fayette County
Pleasant Point Club Holds December Meeting With Gift Exchange
The Pleasant Point Study Club met in December with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Strong. Seventeen members and families attended a basket dinner. The program included readings from Luke and Ray Gets a Christmas Letter, a gift exchange, and packing for Christmas boxes. January gathering set for the Medberry home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Point Study Club
Harold Strong
Luke
Ray
Howard Medberry
Holt Engagement to Marry Hanson in Longview Church
Mr and Mrs Bruno O Holt of Longview Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Delauris Joan to Robert L Hanson oldest son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Hanson of Elgin The wedding will be solemnized January 10 at the Longview Trinity Lutheran church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno O. Holt
Longview
Wash
Delauris Joan
Robert L.hanson
Melvin Hanson
Elgin
Longview Trinity Lutheran Church
Mrs Ina Rice Reaches Out From Hudson To Elgin Folks
Mrs Ina Rice of Hudson South Dakota formerly Elgin writes she often thinks of Elgin residents but has lost contact. Her son Sgt Carroll Rice recently furloughed from Camp Carson Colorado. Harold Rice attends Vermillion college. his wife teaches. Another son Donald Vanderpol resides in Ireton. Elaine and Roger remain at home. She invites visitors to come see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
Friederich) Rice
Hudson
Dak
Elgin
Sgt. Carroll
Camp Carson
Colo
Harold
Vermillion
Donald
Gergitive
Vanderpol
Ireton
Elaine
Roger
Ill and Hospitalized in Iowa and Minnesota Medical Facilities
Ill and hospitalized individuals are listed with patients in Marshalltown Postville Decorah St Mary's Rochester and related care stories. Names include Gerald Shaffer Shirley Blockhus James Larson Clifton Wilson Michael Lerch Lew Wenger and Ed Wenger with notes on surgeries pneumonia asthma and recovery in various hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew L. Wenger
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Walt
Chris ‘Wenger
Ed Wenger
New Cars Showing This Week End
Two car makers unveil 1954 models in the region as Buick dealers John Falk & Sons Elgin and Newton Motor Co Arlington display the new V-8 engines while Buick shifts to V-8 across its series. Ford models join in at Cline Motor Co Clermont with cars and trucks in 14 body styles powered by block 8 and T block 6 engines. Local dealers invite customers to visit this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Row
Buick
John Falk & Sons
Elgin
Newton Motor Co
Arlington
Ford
Cline Motor Co
Clermont
New Town Officers Sworn in Saturday
Town Clerk R E Kohler officiated when Elgin's new mayor Leo L Schori and five councilmen D G Dean Sheldon Boyle Norris Capper Don Fauser Lorence Muehther were sworn in Saturday morning Jan 2 No organization meeting was held as the regular council meeting was scheduled for Monday evening this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E. Kohler
Elgin
Leo L. Schori
D. G. Dean
Sheldon Boyle
Norris Capper
Don Fauser
Lorence Muehlethaler
Farm Bureau to Meet in Pleasant Valley and Clermont Townships
A joint Farm Bureau meeting will be held Wednesday evening January 13 at eight o clock in Pleasant Valley and Clermont townships. Fayette county extension director Melvin Wangsness and home economist director Merlen Bovis will discuss The National Debt. A free oyster stew will follow the program served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Clermont
Melvin Wangsness
Fayette County
Merlen Bovis
Open Installation Elgin Chapter of Eastern Star
Installation for Elgin Chapter of the Eastern Star follows the regular meeting on Wednesday January 13. Hostesses include Mr and Mrs Leo Schori Mrs J Mulford Mrs Paul Zurbriggen Mrs LeRoy Rothlisberger and Mrs Fred Muehlet aler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of the Eastern Star
Leo Schori
J. Mulford
Paul Zurbriggen
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Fred Muehlethaler
Form Citizens Group in C-E School District
Falb and Light led a refrigeration sales contest by the Dubuque NH district office with 210 percent above average. Sumner followed at 170 percent and Dyersville at 135 percent among 70 dealers from Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa. Prizes included a 21 inch Admiral TV an electric roaster a hair dryer and two special felt hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb & ‘Light
Dubuque NH
Sumner
Dyersville
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Towa
Admiral
Organize to Study School Building Etc
A group of about thirty residents met at the Clermont school building to discuss a new high school. A temporary organization formed with Alfred Baechler as chairman and Mrs Melbert Meyer as secretary. A general executive committee and six sub committees were named to study the problem, with follow up meetings set for January at the Clermont school and Elgin State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Alfred. Baechler
Melbert Meyer
G. J. Mosby
W. C. Follett
Wayne Gilson
Millard Nelson Jr
Merlin Cook
Floyd Frieden
C. B. Schori
Baechler
Meyer
Elgin State Bank
Echo
Social Security for Self Employed 1953 earnings report guidance
Earl T. Johnson of the Waterloo social security office urges self employed individuals to file a 1953 earnings report with their 1954 tax return. Ensure records include business and home expenses, have a social security card, and report net earnings up to 93600 accurately. A representative will visit West Union January 12 from 10 00 to 12 00 at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl T. Johnson
Waterloo
Fayette Co. Farm Bureau Kick Off January 11
At noon on January 11 Fayette County Farm Bureau begins a new membership drive with a ham dinner for over 350 members. H. S. Storey, head of the legislative department, will discuss Farm Bureau policies followed by Glenn Hummel explaining drive mechanics as membership kits are distributed to worker teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
H. S. Storey
Farm Bureau Legislative Department
Farm ‘Bureau
Glenn Hummel
Ruckdaschel and Nelsons Return From Amarillo Visit
Mr and Mrs Alfred Ruckdaschel and Robert Nelson returned Sunday from Amarillo Texas where they spent about two weeks with 3c Clarence Ruckdaschel They found the trip enjoyable with mild temperatures and many side excursions including a visit to the air base where Clarence is stationed The Christmas temperature topped 70 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ruckdaschel
Robert Nelson
Amarillo
Texas
Clarence Ruckdaschel
Clarence
Masonic Installation Set Next Tuesday Evening
Silver Leaf lodge A F A M will hold its annual installation of officers next Tuesday evening Jan 12 at eight. Elective officers named in December include Clif Wilson W M Henry McMillan 5 W Keith Kohler J W BR E Kohler treasurer and Lyle Light secretary. The farmer received about 45 cents of the consumer's food dollar in 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge A
Clif Wilson
W. M
Henry McMillan
Keith Kohler
J. W
Br.e. Kohler
Lyle Light
Soldiers on Leave and Returns Highlight Local Notices
In Elgin area news, soldiers including Cpl. Bur dette I Anderson return to the U.S. after serving in the Korean Base Section. Others such as Sgt. Lea Nading, Pvt. Loren Frieden, and Robert Moore spend furloughs and leaves at home from camps in Camp Carson, Fort Leonard Wood, and stations in Louisiana and Korea. Families, addresses, and local visits are noted amid 1950s military service activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Burdette I. Anderson
Mervin L. Anderson
Elgin
Anderson
453Rd Engineer Construction
Korea
Pvt
Loren Frieden
Fort Leonard Wood
Tame l
Levi Frieden
Egg prices seen stable early in year amid 5 to 8 percent chick rise
Specialists forecast eggs may hold at current levels through the first nine months of the year with an anticipated 5 to 8 percent increase in chick numbers possibly leading to a price slump in 1954.
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Falb
Pleasant Point Club
Oahu
Marshalltown Hospital
Gerald Shaffer
James
Marshalltown
Eye Clinic
Shirley
Herbert Blockhus
Postville Hospital
Craig
Russell Larson
St. Mary's Hospital
Decorah Hospital
Martin Hangon
Clifton Wilson
Michael Lerch
Wm. Lerch
Citizens’ Group
C-E
Falb & Light
Herbert Ash
One
Alexandria
Lama Re
C. E. Ruckdaschel
South Taylor
Apt. 3
Amarilla, Texas
Lea Nading
Camp
Carson
Robert Moore
Japan
Mahlon Lantz
Maynard Lantz
Bonnie Lantz
Dean Torkelson
Mason City
Vesta Brownell
Lantz
George Lerch
Harold Meisner
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