Christmas party unites 4 H girls and mothers in Wadena
Wa dena Wonder Workers held a December 28 gathering at leader Mrs Arthur Thomas home. 4 H girls invited mothers, featured pledges, team demonstrations on cutting and serving grapefruit and oranges, measuring with Donna Hinkle and Martha Messerli, and Mary Cousins on boiled coffee. Gifts exchanged, ear rings given to leaders, lunch served, games played, and Francise Moore reported.
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Wadena Wonder Workers
Arthur Thomas
Sheron Heyer
Joyce Erickson
Donna Hinkle
Martha Messerli
Mrs. Thomas
Marie Gehring
Rites Held for Ole Koland in Askov Minn
Funeral services were held December 14 in Askov Minnesota for Ole A Koland aged 82 who died December 11 at his home. Born in Norway he came to America at 21 and lived in Clermont before moving in 1902 to a Sandstone Minnesota farm. He leaves four brothers and three sisters.
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Dee
Askov
Minn
Ole A. Koland
Norway
America
Clermont
Sandstone
Doctor Wolf to Take Complete Rest After Rochester Trip
Dr. H. H. Wolf arrived home from Rochester Minnesota Friday and will observe complete rest for several months per his physician. He plans to return to Rochester in about a month and has a patient notice in another column.
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H. H. Wolf
Rochester
Minn
Doetor
District Scout Meeting At Fayette High School
A North Fayette district meet ing and round table for Boy Scouts will be held at Fayette high school Monday evening Jan 17 at 7 30. A 8 Morse West Union is district chairman and urges all interested persons to attend.
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North Fayette
Boy Scouta
Fayette High School
Morse
West Union
Centennial Homecoming for Elgin in 1949 Planned
Elgin celebrates its centennial while planning a three day homecoming in August 1949. Meeting of the Community Club names new officers and committees led by John Tillotson as chair and G J Mosby as vice chair. Centennial dates align with local events, with preparations ongoing for the August celebration.
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Elgin
Diamond and
Conner
Qtter Creek
Orville Berg Buys 192 Acre Tillable Halverson Farm
Orville Berg contracted to purchase the Halverson estate farm of 192 acres on the county line road. The property is nearly all tillable with strong buildings and tenanted by the Berg family for eight years. Delivery is to be completed by March 1 this year.
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Orville Berg
Halverson
Scout Drive designated K Day for North Fayette county
On Tuesday January 18, North Fayette county Boy Scouters launch a one day campaign to raise the district’s budget for the coming year. District Chairman Rev. E C Gooney of West Union urges local communities hosting Scout programs to give generously to the solicitors as they canvass for funds to support Scouting activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fayette County
E. C.gooney
West Union
Local Hosts Welcome Weekend Guests from Wisconsin and Iowa
Mr and Mrs Laverne Noether of Bloomington Wisconsin were weekend guests in the Lea Falk home. Mr and Mrs Harold Puffett of Strawberry Point were dinner guests Sunday in the Geo Vaughn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverne Noether
Bloomington
Wis
Lea Falk
Harold Puffett
Strawberry Point
Geo. Vaughn
Clark Resignation Accepted by State Dem Central Committee
Fremont Clark of Wadena announces his resignation as Fayette County Democratic Central Committee chairman has been accepted by the State Democratic Central Committee. Mrs. Clark resigned as vice chair due to a new postal clerk role at the Wadena post office Stella Laffan. Waukon vice chairman will assume Fayette county duties until new chair and vice chair are named. Clark thanks county voters for their respect and support during his tenure.
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Fremont Clark
Wadena
Fayette County
Democratic Central Committee
State
Clark
Stella Laffan
Waukon
Elgin State Bank to Hold Annual Stockholders Meeting
Stockholders of Elgin State Bank are notified of a Monday morning meeting on January 17 at 10 30 to elect the board of directors for the ensuing year and conduct routine business tied to the annual report. The directors usually meet afterward to name bank officers and staff.
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Elgin State Bank
Shower Honors Recent Bride Mrs Raymond Boleyn
Mrs Raymond Boleyn hosted a bridal shower at her Castalia home on Friday afternoon for the bride and her mother Mrs Chester Perry. Guests included Mesdames Elmer Pinney Fred Gruver Mabel Gruver Norris Capper Selma Schneider Milton Miller Vern Boyer Don Reeder and Miss Lola Boyer plus Rosella Craig and others. Attendees enjoyed bingo and contests then gifts were opened and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Boleyn
Raymond ‘Boleyn
Chester Perry
Castalia
Elmer Pinney
Gruver
Fred Wede
Mabel Gruver
Robert Musser
M. A. Boyer
Lew ,Gruver
Norris Capper
Selma Schneider
Milton Miller
Vern Boyer
Don Reeder
Lola Boyer
Rosella Craig
Masonic Fellowship Meeting At Elkader January 17
The January meeting of the N E Town Masonic Fellowship association will be held in Elkader on Monday evening January 17. Rev. Stanley Baldwin from West Union will be the speaker.
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Masonic
Elkader
N. E
Exam for Postal Clerk at Elgin Post Office
A civil service exam for postal clerk will be held in Elgin on Friday February 11 at 8 30 a m. The test takes place at the Masonic hall with a department representative present. Veterans receive preference in appointments. For details see Henry McMillan at the Elgin post office. James Edward Daniels son of Mrs Minnie Daniels Elgin has enlisted in the Navy and is undergoing recruit training in San Diego California. He enlisted for one year starting January 7 1949 via the U S recruiting station at Waterloo.
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Elgin
Elgin Postoffice
Navy
Masonic Hall
Henry McMillan
James Edward Daniels
Minnie Daniels
San Diego
Calif
James
U. S
Waterloo
Grand Meadow 4 H Go Getters Meeting Overview
The Grand Meadow Go Getters 4 H club met January 3 with Mary Casten and Victor Amundsen presenting an introduction demo. A thank you note was sent to the Grand Meadow Farmerettes for the party. Officer meeting announced for January 8 followed by pledges and adjournment. Mrs Amundson served lunch after games.
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Grand Meadow
4-H Chich
Mary Casten
Victor Amundsen
Jet
Hervey ‘Piaht
Mrs. Amundson
Biermann Reappointed United States Marshal
Fred Biermann of Decorah is reappointed United States Marshal for northern Iowa with approval from Senator Guy M. Gillett. A Democrat, Biermann has served as marshal since 1940 after three terms in Congress and prior to politics ran the Decorah Journal. Robert Falk returned home from Postville hospital recovering from surgery and plans to resume work at the implement shop.
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Fred Biermann
Décorah
United States
Iowa
Guy M. Gillett
Biermann
Decorah
Robert Falk
Postville Hospital
Handy Hands 4 H Christmas Party And Jan 8 Meeting Illyria
The Illyria Handy Hands 4 H held its Christmas party December 30 with Mary Jane Dinan. Prizes went to Shirley Shaffer and Marian Gehring. A four course dinner followed a 4 PM served by Ruth Gehring Janice Shaffer and Sara Ogle. Exchange gifts ended the event.
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Illyria Handy Hands
Mary Jane Dinan
Shirley Shaffer
Marian Gehring
Ruth Gehring
Janice Shaffer
Sara Ogle
Ilyuga Handy Hands
Dalene Shaffer
Clara Bane
Ruth Gehrsing
Luella
Jean Little
Budapest
Criders Welcome First Grandchild Vickie Anne
Mr and Mrs Byron Keith of Oakland California announce the birth of a four one half pound daughter on January six. She is named Vickie Anne and Mrs Keith is the former Margaret Crider marking the Crider family’s first grandparents.
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Byron Keith
Oakland
Calif
Vickie
Anne
Keith
Margaret Crider
Doc
Mrs. Crider
Notice to Public on Medical Referrals During Absence
During my forced absence I refer patients to Dr Kettelkamp of Monona who will see patients daily at Postville hospital from 8 30 to 9 30 a m or at his Monona office. 20c. Dr HH Wolf.
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Kettelkamp of
Monona
Postville Hospital
53rd General Assembly Now Ready for Business
The Elgin Arlington basketball games have been switched with Elgin to play at Arlington on Friday. Coach Luce aims to give players a chance to try the Arlington floor before the county tournament. Arlington will then visit Elgin at a later date.
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Elgin
Creamery Buttermilk Sale Set for January 18 1949
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company directors announce the sale of its entire buttermilk output on Tuesday February 18 1949 at 2 PM at the Elgin Iowa creamery office to the highest responsible bidder. Bids may be placed by non patrons and the board may reject any or all bids.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin
Iowa
Board of Directors
Robt
D. Wilson
Sec'y
Illyria Farm Bureau Meeting at Wadena
The January program for Illyria Farm Bureau in Illyria township will be at the Wadena School. Lunch is provided and the meeting starts at 8 pm with lunch first. After lunch the topic What will the Farm Bureau accomplish in 1949 will be discussed. Closing time is 10 pm. Everyone is urged to attend Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Wadena
Ilyria Township
Injured Girl Returns Home From Hospital
Donna Vi Doan came home Friday evening after nine days at Postville hospital. A leg gash is not fully healed but a cast allows dressing of the wound. Cast to stay about five weeks. Donna can sit in a wheelchair though recovery is slow for an active girl. Mrs. Orville Henke of Clinton arrived last Thursday to help care for her sister.
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Donna Vi Doan
Postville Hospital
Donna Vi
Orville Henke
Clinton
Elgin American Legion to Meet Jan 17 Evening
Regular meeting at their rooms on Monday January 17 begins with a free supper of pancakes sausage and coffee at 7 00 PM All members are invited to attend.
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Elgin American Legion
Masons Install Officers at Silver Leaf Lodge
Silver Leaf Lodge A F and A M held its installation Tuesday evening. G J Mosby installed officers and Len Schori served as parshal. New officers included W M Chas Gehring, S W Brackin, J W Lyle Light, Trea Max Thoma, Sec R P Strauch, S D R B Kohler, J D D O Dean, S S Allen Habeger, J S Rex Mulford, and Tyler Leon Shepard.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
G. J. Mosby
Len Schori
Parshal
Chas, Gehring
W. M
B H, Brackin
S. W
Lyle Light
J. D
Allen Habeger
S. S
Rex Mulford
J. S
Leon Shepard
Tyler
Hobby Club Meeting Adjacency Notice
The Hobby Club will meet Monday evening January 17 at the schoolhouse. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Steele and Richard and Carrie Steele visited Sunday afternoon in the Robert Steele home at Waukon.
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Hobby Club
LeRoy Steele
Richard
Carrie Steele
Robert Steele
Waukon
Kuester Wins Speakership In Iowa Assembly Race
Gus T Kuester from Griswold wins the speaker role as the GOP controlled 58th General Assembly opens. Leaders named include Richard V Lee as Senate president pro tempore and Leo Elthon and Harry Weichman as floor leaders. The session focuses on finances with a record budget request and a looming World War II veteran bonus program.
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58Rd General Assembly
Gus T. Kuester
Griswold
Gus
Richard V. Lee
Dysart
Senate
William Kruse
Charles City
Leo Elthon
Fertile
Harry Weichman
Newhall
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