Wadena News Auxiliary Meets American Legion After Hours
The Wadena News auxiliary met in the Legion hall Thursday with twelve members present. Expenses included 26.80 for gifts and supplies. A clothing box was sent to Hungarians. Mrs E Sirus was named chairman for the next meeting, which will include a Wednesday sewing session and a noontime picnic. January cookie duties assigned to Mrs Van Gage and Bert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion ‘Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Twelyars
Mia
Se i
Legion
Ans
Sigde
Dtinner Goon
Mrz
E Sirus
van Gage
Bert
Edana School News and Community Notes
Edana school news covers semester tests, shop projects and student crafts. Five boys compose this year's Home Craft shop. new equipment upgrades include a four inch power jointer and an eight inch power saw last year. Students must complete one Gmail project with hand tools first. all will take at least one test. Local social notes recount hospital visit, visitors from Des Moines, and Christmas party for Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Meres
Onwals Dalte Agister
Adena Fotool
Garigus
Nhurs
Teae School
Ober Tahead
Ach
Ronnie Davis
Harold Smock
Robbie Klingman
Farm Commodity Prices Rise Slightly in December
Prices received by Iowa farmers edged up about one percent for the month ending December 15 with the all commodity index at 225 percent of the 1910-14 base. The livestock index gained four points on a seven point meat animal rise, while dairy and poultry indices fell modestly. A quoted criticism aside, the note highlights shifts in hog beef cattle and calves prices alongside ongoing inflationary pressures.
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Iowa
Iowa General Assembly Set to Open Monday With Gov Loveless
The 57th Iowa General Assembly begins a 100 day session next Monday. Herschel Loveless will be sworn in as governor, becoming the first Democrat in the office since 1937. Republicans retain control of the top party posts in the state government. The state also expands Internal Revenue Service hours during January through March to aid taxpayers. Norman Erbe becomes attorney general, Ray Thompson joins the commerce commission, and two southeast Iowa lawyers eyed as successors to the late federal judge Riley. Continued coverage on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa General Assembly
Kraschel
Loveless
Leo. Hoegh
Hoegh
Leo Elthon
William S.beardsley
Scholas
Lect Their
Spreiaing
Atstich
Federal
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
Frank Haplin
Iowa
Norman Erbe
Boone
Dayton Countryman
Nevada
Ray Thompson
Newton
Carl Reed
Cresco
Iowa Commerce Commission
William F. Riley
Des Moines
Edwin R. Hicklin
Wapello
D. C Nolan
Iowa City
United States
Hicklin
Eisenhower
Nolan
U. S
Thomas E. Martin
Travel memories of the Blockhus family in California
The Blockhus family toured California after a remodeled school provided transportation. They recalled many sights as memorable, especially attending television programs with Red Skelton Art Linkletter Bob Crosby among others. Still, they were glad to return to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Blocktius
California
Red ‘Skelton
Art Linkletter
Bob Cros
Blockhus
Towa
State Nursery Stock Available for 1957 Planting
Soil Conservation Service in West Union reports stock limited due to increased tree demand from the soil bank program. Howard Boyle says orders must be placed immediately and sent to Des Moines by March 1. Fayette county farmers may place orders through the office for their nursery supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
West Union
Howard Boyle
Conservation Aid
Soil Conservation Service Office
Soil Bank
Des Moines
Fayette County
Creamery Hill Drainage Project Improves View and Safety
Workers started days ago to lower the bank in front of Louis Lehman’s residence at Creamery Hill to provide an unobstructed view for drivers entering the road. The project has created a dangerous-to-see south approach until near the road center. Surplus rock and dirt are being dumped at the rear of the creamery grounds, improving the area.
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the. Ory
Ihill
Stadt
Louis ‘Lehman
Engagement announced for Glenn Yearous and Claudia Block
Announcement of engagement between Glenn M Yearous of Elgin and Claudia A Block of Sumner. Parents listed as Mr and Mrs Arthur Yearous and Mr and Mrs Claude A Block. Miss Block employed by Bell Telephone Co in Oclwein. Yearous is a farmer. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn M. Yearous
Elgin
Claudia A. Block
Sumner
Arthur Yearous
Claude A. Block
Block
Bell Telephone Co
Oclwein
Yearous
Scholarship guidance offered by Mrs Roy Swenson
Mrs Roy Swenson president of the Auxiliary advises high school seniors seeking college funding to contact her. The Town Department of the American Legion Auxiliary provides several scholarships and loans and details can be secured from Mrs Swenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Swenson
Auxiliary
the American Legion Auxiliary
Swenson
Stove Fire At Boleyn Home Ends Safe
Elgin firemen rushed to the Leon Boleyn residence Friday around 9 30 am as an oil heater malfunctioned yet the blaze was halted before arrival. Mrs Boleyn lifted her 2 year old grandson and fled through a window to sound the alarm. only a scorched stove and smoke damage occurred, insured. School notice says Elgin and Clermont schools dismiss at noon Friday January 11.
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Elgin
Leon Boleyn
Clermont
Landsgard Buys John Johansen Farm Near Gunder
Gordon Landsgard has purchased the 160 acre farm east of Gunder once owned by Mrs. G F Norden of Victor. He took possession January first. The property is known as the John Johansen or Hedrick farm. The Landsgard family already owns several nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Landsgard
Gunder
G. F. Norden
Victor
John Johansen
Hedrick
Landsgard
Real Estate Transfers and Vehicle Registrations Seen
Real estate transfers listed include multipleCarrie Corey acquisitions in sections 8-91-7 and other transfers among Squires Flanagan Lewis Johnson Gunderson and Hackmann Scott Knox Heth Kraft Gamm and James families. Vehicle registrations note Lawrence Guthart Arlington Chevrolet sedan John Falk & Sons Elgin Chevrolet sedan Leo Baldwin Wadena Mercury sedan and White Truck Trailer with local dealer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Corey
Carrie L. Corey
G. C. Squires
Philip Flanagan
Carrie Corey
Stanton R. Lewis
Tillie Johnson
Martin I. Gunderson
M. J. Knutson
Roy H. Torson
Clermont
J. D. Scott
Robert G Scott
Hugo D. Hackmann
SE & SW
Hugo
Hackmann
Robert G. Scott
Leallen Knox
Gen. Telephone Co. of
Iowa
Wadena
Ezra Heth
George HL Kraft
William Gamm
Kenneth James
Keith James
Lawrence H
Mary A. Guthart
Arlington
John Falk & Sons
Elgin
Leo M. Baldwin
Sponsors Farm Crops Meeting at Clermont Ford Garage
Lyle Gunderson manager of Clermont Co-op arranged a farm crops meeting for farmers. Various topics will be discussed by a Northrup King agronomist at the Ford garage in Clermont Thursday evening, per his announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Gunderson
Mgr
Clermont Co-op
Ford
Clermont
Cemetery Association Elects Officers
The Ladies Cemetery association met at Mrs. R. L. Grimes home on Saturday January 5 electing officers for the coming year. Serving as president is Mrs. R. L. Grimes with vice president Mrs. Thomas E Howard, secretary Mrs. Louis Klingman and treasurer Mrs. Mary Clothier. Directors include Mrs. Ray DeSart Mrs. Clare Kuster Mrs. Ern Holzer Mrs. R. P. Strauche and Mrs. Grace Evans with committee duties to Clare Kuster Mrs. Ray DeSart and Edith Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
R. L. Grimes
Thos
Howard
Louis Klingman
Sec'y
Mary Clothier
Treas
Ray DeSart
Clare Kuster
Ern Holzer
R. P. Strauche
Grace Evans
Edith Berg
Elgin Ladies Cemetery Assn 1956 Financial Report
The financial report for the Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association for 1956 shows receipts totaling $5,879.20. Auditing Committee members Mrs. Ray DeSart and Mrs. Clare Kuster oversee the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Ladies’ Cemetery Assn
Ray DeSart
Clare Kuster
Circles Plan Meetings with Local Hosts and Assistants
Circle Nora schedules a January 17 gathering hosted by Mrs. Edward Klingman with Mrs. JH Yack assisting and program led by Mrs. G J Mosby. Circle Mary convenes at Mrs. John Tillotson home with Mrs. Ray Chapman aiding and program led by Mrs. E G Steinman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Nora
Edward Klingman
JH. D. Yack
G. J. Mosby
Circle
Mary
John Tillotson
Ray Chapman
E. G. Steinman
Local families visit in West Union before camp departure
Leo Schori Jr. left Friday for Camp Gordon in Georgia after a few days with his parents Leo L. Schori and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cannon and Larry. West Union residents called on G. J. Mosby home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Schori, Jr
Camp Gordon
Leo L. Schori
Lawrence Cannon
Larry
West Union
G. J. Mosby
County Advised of 1957 ACP Fund Meeting
On January 16 at 8 00 p m Fayette county cancer board of directors will meet at the home of county chairman Caryl Peck 405 Water St Fayette The agenda covers policies objectives program and procedures for the year Board members were nominated and elected at the fall cancer chapter meeting in West Union on November 14 Local members include Mrs Millard Rear Cler mont Mrs Madge Murray Wa dena Mrs Roland Burrack Arlington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Cancer
Caryl Peck
Madge ‘Murray
Wadena
Roland Burrack
Arlington
Fayette County Funds for Conservation and Public Meetings
Fayette County receives 125000 for government cost sharing soil and water conservation practices with potential for more from a state reserve. In 1956 the county also received 140000 extra funds. Chairman Ellis W. Thompson urged farmers to attend announced meetings across Clermont Dover Fairfield Illyria Pleasant Valley Putnam to learn details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
ASC
Ellis W. Thompson
Clermont
Legion Hall
Dover
Dover Center
Fairfield
Town Hall
Arlington
Illyria
Dyke Church
Moore’s Garage
Wadena
Pleasant Valley
El‘gin
Putnam
Maryville
Progressive Home Study Club Christmas Party Report
Progressive Home Study Club met at Ruth Rothlisberger's home on Wednesday afternoon December 26 for its annual Christmas party. Members discussed the February family day in Elgin with a picnic lunch at noon and entertainment in the afternoon. Gifts were exchanged, carols sung, and several readings performed as eight guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Home Study Club
Ruth Rothlisberger
Ed Wenger
Elgin Legion Rooms
Rook
Thomas Foxwell
All Boys
Paul
Ralph Shaffer
Marilana Ogle
Will Christen
Loralee Wenger
New Chrysler Here This Week at Torkelson Motor Co
Torkelson Motor Co received a 1957 Chrysler New Yorker now on display in the showroom for the balance of the week. The buyer agreed to delay delivery several days to allow public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson Motor Co
Social Security Reps to Visit West Union Twice Monthly
Representatives from the Social Security Administration district office in Waterloo will visit West Union at the Court House from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on January 15 and January 29, increasing visits from once a month due to higher workloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Waterloo
West ‘Union
West Union
Court House
Enlistees John Staffenhag Jr and Merle Klingman to Des Moines
In Service Beta entries show John Staffenhag Jr and Merle Klingman leaving Monday for Des Moines to enlist in the armed forces. Both are noted as enlistees. In Germany, Pvt. Robert W. Larson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace O. Larson of St. Olaf, was assigned to the headquarters company of the Bremerhaven Port Embarkation. Larson attended Town State College and worked for Divine Engineering in Cedar Rapids before Army service starting last February. He trained at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, and arrived overseas in December after a posting at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Struss
Little Right’ Club
Johnnie Erickson
Pearl Johnson
Danagn Clark
Robert Murray
Madge Murray
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Richard Aeschliman
Evan Fuller
Gene
Free
Vaughn
Willow
Ypsilants
Mich
Fred Wild
Barbara Crandall
Oelwein
Luther Crandall
Bill Corkery
Tipton
Neis Corkery
den I
Richard Ott
Ott
Jim Probert
Jere Probert
Fort Meet
Bill Probert
Germany
Charlton Looby
John Roquet
Wilma
Arlington
Arnold Sanders
Syria
Lyle Jen
Dave ‘Holsman
Volga Z Fel Roys
Rogan ‘Wilson
Army
John Staffenhagen, Jr
Merle Klingman
Des Moines
Armed Forces
Robert W. Larson
Horace O. ‘Larson
St. Olaf
Bremerhaven
Larson
Town State College
Divine Engineering,Inc
Cedar Rapids
Fort, Chaffee
Ark
Fort Sill
Okla
Elgin Co operative honors former manager Max Medberry
The Elgin Co operative presented past manager Max Medberry a fine wrist watch on Christmas as a token of appreciation for his many years of service from 1933 to 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Co-operative Co
Max Medberry
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice
Auxiliary meeting scheduled for Tuesday January 15 at the Legion hall with hostesses Mrs Reuben Schupach C I B Schori George Nickels and Earl Kiple listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Mdms
Reuben Schupbach
B. Schori
George Nickels
Earl Kiple
Couple Yearous to Visit Chicago and California
Mr and Mrs Arthur Yearous will travel to Chicago this Thursday landing Friday with daughter Barbara. They plan to visit relatives in San Diego and see Los Angeles sites, returning after a two week trip.
Community Club Meets Next Monday
The Elgin Community Club will convene Monday evening in the Auxiliary rooms in West Elgin with dinner served at 6 45. Members are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled discussions and plans for local activities and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
West Elgin
Klingman Clothes Shop Opens January Clearance Sale
Klingman Clothes Shop offers its first annual January clearance with thrifty bargains. Mr and Mrs Klingman, recent Ottumwa arrivals, celebrate a full year of business in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingman
Mrs. Klingman
Ottumwa
Elgin
Tabithas Meet Jan 17 At Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society will meet Thursday January 17 at the Baptist church. Program includes Devotion by Mrs Kenton Krueger Music by Mrs Harry Johnson and program Family Devotions led by Mrs Fred Schaer Candle light service and coin banks presented by Mrs Fred Muehlethaler Assessments Mdms Edward Krueger Reuben Hackmann Tofield Heel and Dotig Kohls. He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day. Sunyan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Baptist Church
Kenton Krueger
Harry Johnson
Fred Schaer
Fred Muehlethaler
Edward Krueger
Reuben Hackmann
Tofield
Dotig Kohls
Sunyan
Funeral attended by Gehring and Lauer party at Mason City
Mrs. Charles Gehring joined Mr. and Mrs. Grant Lauer of Eldorado to attend a friend's funeral in Mason City on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gehring
Grant Lauer
Eldorado
Mason City
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Wadena News
57Th General Assembly
Newa
Change Creamery Hill
Boleyn
Hilen
Mellors Roys
Bernard Roys
Leana Harold Downer
Merlin Kremer
SW &W
Cemetery Assn
of Cemetery Assn
Social Security
ACP
Co. Cancer
Progressive Home Study
Chrysler
Klingman’s
Tabithas
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