Wadena Community Notes Across New Year Events
Mrs Glen Hulbert celebrated her birthday with friends at her home, honoring marriages and anniversaries of local couples. A series of visits, dinners, and gatherings followed, including family and neighbor events from Arlington to Lamont and Strawberry Point. Walter Meyserli sold his hardware store, with new owner Keith Jennings taking possession.
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Glen Hulbert
Kirk Hicks
Clark Hummel
Leslie Wheeler
iGeorge Lane
Thirlk Hicks
Arlington
Hicks
Butchie ‘Bomt
Otto Anderman
Ington
Albert Cook
Mar
Enge
Maggie Cook
John Cook
Lamont
Luther Crandall
W. E. Crandall
Del‘wein
Howard Crandall
Richard Aeschliman
Annala
Patricia
Will*Northrup
Jack
Billy Northrup, Jr
Con
Wilfred Bond
Willard Crandall
Ons
Volga
Luther” Crandall
Michael Martwig
Minneapolis
Gertrude Martwig
Strawberry
Point
Ray Herwig
Wilfred
Clyde Bond
Keith Jennings
Dawson Clark
Cedar
Rapids
Dawson
Ole Johnson
Ralph Shaffer
Roscoe Pritchard
Ester Gehring
Edwin Loftsgard
Elmer Lembke
Elgin
Chariton
Wadena Honors Longtime Physician on Fortieth Anniversary
Nearly all of Wadena and nearby residents gathered at the Presbyterian church to honor Dr. J. R. Wood and his wife Mrs. Wood on their fortieth wedding anniversary. The event recalled their 40 year marriage and noted Dr Wood’s career as Fayette County coroner since 1932 and his medical service since 1920 after training in Chicago in 1911 and World War I service. Mrs Wood, a nurse who assists him, attended with many former patients including about 10 of the babies he helped deliver.
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Wadena
Presbyterian Church
J.R. Wood
Henry Jones
Wood
Dormer Gena Bock
Leallen Knox
Congregational Ohare
Earlville
Fayette Beey
Chicago
Christmas Seal Sale Totals $146.54 Reported
J. Robinson, chairman of the local Christmas seal sale, announced last week that the total was $146.54. This amount is about $30 less than the previous year, and Mr Robinson noted this shortfall occurred in several other towns.
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J. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Mr and Mrs Gavern Noethe Weekend Guests In Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Gavern Noethe of Patch Grove Wisconsin were weekend guests in the Leo Falb home.
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Mrs
Gavern Noethe
Patch Grove
Wise
Leo Falb
Iowa Democrats Nominate Ottumwa Mayor for Governor
The Iowa Democratic Party opens its 1952 primary race with Herschel C. Loveless, 44, mayor of Ottumwa, as the first gubernatorial candidate. Loveless, reelected mayor, seeks a platform on liquor by the drink, highway work, food tax repeal, a public utilities commission, and reform of legislative committees. Polio year-end totals and March of Dimes drive noted in nearby health updates.
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Iowa
Herschel C. Loveless
Ottumwa
Loveless
Ottumwan
Public Utilities Commission
GOP Wins Point Town Hatch Act Violation Guilty
The federal civil service commission found Alvin Cook, director of federal crop insurance in Iowa, guilty of Hatch Act violations for aiding a Democratic Senate candidate while on duty. He received a months long suspension. Related Iowa item notes renewal reminders for driver licenses, suspended then reinstated after public demand.
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GOP
Point Town
Federal Civil Service Commission
Alvin Cook
Towa
Cook
al Loveland
U. S
Iowa Gasoline Tax Records Set 1951 Revenue High
Take for the fourth consecutive calendar year sets a state record as Iowa reports total gasoline tax revenue for 1951 at 38,811,546 dollars. The 4 cent per gallon levy yielded an increase of 896,789 over the previous year.
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Iowa
Legion Meeting Calls Members to AttendTuesday
The regular American Legion meeting is set for Tuesday evening January 15. All members are urged to attend.
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American Legion
George L. Scott Seeks State Senate Nomination in Fayette Allamakee
George L. Scott of West Union announced this week his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from the Fayette Allamakee district. A Fayette county resident since birth, he has served five sessions in the Iowa House, chaired the appropriations and tax revision committees, and opposed state liquor commission reforms during his tenure. He has run farms in the area, supported by his family and church affiliations.
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George L. Scott
West Union
Fayette-Allamakee
Mr. Scott
Fayette County
Towa
Liquor Commission
Spatt
Salina
Scott
Commission
House of Representatives
Appropriations Committee
Merle Saltsgiver
The
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Shrine
Farm Bureau
Wildlife and Soil Erosion Planting List Notice
Orders for wildlife and soil erosion plantings must be submitted to the Iowa State Conservation Commission in Des Moines before March 15. A list of available trees and shrubs can be observed at the office of your County Extension Director.
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Iowa State Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Little Old Elgin Eludes Broadcaster’s Map Credits
Stella Haug of Decatur Iowa sent a clipping from her town newspaper the Elgin Iowa Echo. A radio commentator cited the Echo and wondered if listeners knew where Elgin was located. Mrs Haug said she could have answered yes and praised the Echo.
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Mra
Stella Haug
Decatur
Elgin
Iowa
Echo
The
Perry Medberrys Honored on Thirtieth Anniversary
A group of relatives and the Rev and Mrs Steinman gathered at Beery for the 30th wedding anniversary of Perry and Medberry. A picnic lunch at noon drew Mrs Sabina Gross Eldorado, Glen Medberry family Volga, Kenneth Medberry, Mr and Mrs Albert Dennler and the Alton Howard Ed and Max Medberry and James Munvie families.
Water Social Security Rep to Visit West Union Court House
A Social Security Administration representative will be in West Union at the Court House on Tuesday January 15 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The official will visit the Court House in West Union monthly thereafter.
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Water- Yoo Social Security Administration Office
West Union
Court House
Social Security
Mrs Medberry Wins Again on Radio Grand Slam
Walter Medberry captured four prizes on the radio grand slam program Friday January 4 including gift jewelry toiletries a fitted handbag and an electric vacuum cleaner and attachments. Dr and Mrs H H Wolf were dinner guests Friday evening in the John Falk Jr home Postville.
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Walter Medberry
Medberry
H. H. Wolf
John Falk, Jr
Postville
Hospital Returns and Patients in Local Towns
Allen Schneider returned home from Postville hospital after hand infection treatment and surgery. Alan Tinker, son of Dr and Mrs D E Tinker, underwent an appendectomy at Postville hospital and is recovering at home. Mrs Oscar Frieden had major surgery at St Joseph’s hospital New Hampton while family visited. Connie Baker, daughter of Doyle and Mrs Baker, was at Palmer Hospital West Union then went home. Earl Little is a patient at Postville hospital for observation and treatment. Richard Curtis, son of Lloyd Reiserson, returned home after pneumonia treatment at West Union hospital.
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Allen Schneider
Postville Hospitah
Alan Tinker
D. E. Tinker
Postville Hospital
Oscar Frieden
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Frieden
Possehl
Bertha Lehman
The
Vic
Leath Home
Charles City
Palmer Hospital
Connie
Doyle Baker
Falmer Hospital
West Union
Earl Little
Richard Curtis
Lloyd Reierson
West Union Hospital
Redecorate Office and Show Room for 1952 Chevrolets
John Falk & Sons redecorate their office and show room in preparation for the new 1952 Chevrolets to be displayed Saturday January 19. They plan special events on the showing date. In 1951 Chevrolets led all automotive manufacturers in retail sales for the twelfth consecutive peacetime year with deliveries totaling 12 million.
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John Falk & Sons
Chevrolets
Burton Wolf Resumes Duties at Madison University
Burton Wolf returned to Madison Wisconsin on Sunday to resume school duties at the university.
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Burton Wolf
Madison
Wisc
OES and Masons Hold Public Installation
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holzer attended with Orran Bane Jr as they announced plans to spend the winter in Tempe Arizona. Holzers will stay through the season while Bane returns home in a week.
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OES
Masons
Henry Holzer
Orran Bane, Jr
Tempe
Arizona
Mrs. Holzer
Mr. Bane
Service Sailor Calls Home From San Diego Santa Scene
Christmas morning news from the front lines. Leonard M West, SA 9324-16-12 USS Nereus, confirms home ties in San Diego as Vernon Wedo and Bill Dennler return from Korea. Promotions shift the ranks of J D Shaffer and Wm P Dennler amid travel to Seattle and Texas. Captain Charles Wilson moves from Korea to Texas while Cpl James Bovis heads to Travis Air Force Base after furlough with family in Fayette.
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Lawrence West
Leonard
San Diego
Leonard M. West
U. S
Aace
Cpl
James Bovis
Travis Airforce Base
Calif
Sue Bovis
Induction List for Fayette County Report Date
Twenty six men are on Fayette county induction list Nr. 21 to report January 9. Local men include Edwin K. Amundson Clermont and Arthur D. Schatt Castalia.
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Fayette County
Edwin K. Amundson
Clermont
Arthur D. Schatt
Castalia
Baker Buys Town Home in West Elgin
Mr and Mrs Doyle Laker purchased the F D Welch residence in West Elgin. The due was completed January 7. This home is now occupied by the Sylvan Leath family who will move February 1 to the farm near Castalia.
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Doyle Laker
F D. Welch
West Elgin
Sylvan Leath
Castalia
Grima Announces Daughter Dorothy Engaged to Anderson
Mr and Mrs John Grima announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Harry I Anderson of Chicago and their forthcoming marriage.
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John Grima
Dorothy
Harry I. Anderson
Chicago
Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Planned
The Lutheran Ladies Aid in Elgin schedules its regular meeting for Thursday afternoon January 17 at Mrs Walter Mitts home with Mrs Otto Bruckhus assisting as hostess.
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Elgin
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Walter Mitts
Otto Blockhus
Over Hundred Present at Monday's Ceremonies
The Elgin Order of Eastern Stars and the Manons held a public joint installation Monday evening with over a hundred attendees. Arlington chapter installed the Eastern Star officers as Mrs. Seedorf and Mrs. Gordon led, and Mrs. Gladys Schori served as chaplain. Masonic installation followed with Past S JG. W. Ray Douglas and Dayton Goddard assisting. Refreshments ended the event with visitors from Postville, Elkader, and Arlington lodges.
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Elgin Order of Eastern Stars
Manons
Arlington Jhapter
Eastern Star
Seedorf
Lea Grether
Volga
Alice Gehring
Arthur Yestous
Mildred Habeger
C. B. Schori
Inez Brackin
Rose Wolf
Ada
Opal Luce
Ruth
Aura Baumgartner
Esther
Margie Kohler
Martha
Lillian McKellar
Electa
Norma Wison
Florence Klingman
Phyl Arye
Caneruberess
Grimm
Henry McMillan
Keith Kohler
Don Fauser
Tyler
H. Brackin
Postville
Elkader
Arlington Lodges
Heins Couple Welcome Son Michael Louis
Mr and Mrs Robert Heins of West Union announce the birth of their son Michael Louis on January 3 at the Postville hospital. The baby weighs seven pounds. Mrs Heins, formerly Darlene Schneider, is the mother.
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Robert Heins
West Union
Michael Louis
Postville Hospital
Lecture Postponed From Upper Iowa Appearance
Vasili Katov, who was to give a lecture at Upper Iowa on January 10, is unable to appear on that date. He will speak at a later date to be announced.
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Vasili Katov
Upper Iowa
No WSC Meetings In January For Metho dist Church
There will be no meetings of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church during January.
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Methodist Church
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Highway Patrol
Legion Meeting
George L, Scott
Perry -Medberry
Sec
Mrs. Medberry
Mome
U.S
New Orleans
Army
Moon
M—Pean
Paris
War Labor Board
Crea
Korea
Vernon Wedo
Bill Dennler
Fred ‘Wedo
Vernon
Wm. P. Dennler
Ben Dennler
Bill
I. F. Shaffer
Fayette
J.D
Seattle
Washington
Spellariough
Buc
Hebert Seago
Waterloo
Fort Loftus
Wash
John Seago
Charles Wilson
John
San Antonio
Texas
J. H. Wilson
Thos. Ogle
Wilson
Japan
Philippines
Captain Wilson
Ayal
Baker
USA
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