Wadena Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Local Notices
The Wadena American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday night January 7 with nine members. Officers appointed to assist in community service. Christmas thank you notes read from Town City and boys. Five boxes of clothing and toys given at Christmas. Plans for bake sale January 16 and quilt making January 18 with picnic lunch. January cookie and February lunch committees listed. Obituary for Oscar Hinkel, born August 2 1893 in Wadena, died December 29 in Prairie du Chien after a stroke, 60 years old. Survived by wife Cora and ten children. services held at Methodist church in Marquette. Several local residents noted social visits and birthday celebrations. Fayette county recruiting announcements mention three local youths enlisting and departing for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Clem Messerli
Leonhart
Messerli
Bert ‘Aylsworth
Otto Herrling
Earl] Livingston
Elcher Struss
Messer Li
Leo Herriman
Methodist Church
Marquette
Oscar ‘Hinkel
F. E. Mastin
Wadena
Oscar Hinkel
Louise W. and
Mage Hageman Hinkel
LeRoy
Bloomington
Dewey
Iowa City
Ruth
Harvey Toutch
Fayette
Luella
al Dahlgren
Oelwein
Eva
McBride
Cora Voshell
Wadens
Bill
Aurora
John
Palo Alto
Calif
Milton
Wis
Robert
McGregor
Bernadine
Waterloo
Betty
Russell
Italy
Donald
Hinkel
Beaumont Hospital
Prairie du Chien
Order of Railway Conductors
Harold Leuenberger
Vera Hinkel
Patty
Mary
Donna
Special Tax Collections Reach New Record High Nationwide
State fiscal year totals show special taxes and liquor sales climbing to a record six figure sum, led by the two cent gasoline tax and a 53 million hunger for sales tax. Key categories include cigarette, income, liquor profits, inheritance, insurance, and motor vehicle taxes.
Iowa Traffic Toll Tops Six Hundred In 1953
Traffic deaths in Town reached 618 in 1953, with the state toll at 561 in 1952, 57 fewer than 1953. Town's all time high was 625 in 1951. The Iowa Safety Council facing possible closure due to lack of support, as officials plan a directors meeting to decide on discontinuance or reactivation of safety programs statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Council
Iowa
Iowa Safety Council
A.D. Armstrong
Ames
Iowa State Department of Public Safety
Iowa Highway Commission Plans 1954 Road Improvement Program
The Iowa Highway Commission schedules a 1954 program totaling 31 million dollars for primary highways. Additional work this year will nearly match a 7 million dollar rise in primary road revenues from the extra cent gas tax. Expenditures include 10 million for 117 miles of paving and 10 million for 215 miles of grading with bridges and culverts. The commission cites policies preventing full public disclosure of all planned projects. Centennial Fund President Russell D. Cole reports more than 2 million dollars raised for Carnell College centennial fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa Roads and Highways
Centennial Fund
Russell D. Cole
Carnell College
Mt. Vernon
Payette County Farm Bureau Holds Meeting in Fayette
About 400 members attended the Payette County Farm Bureau meeting in Fayette Monday. I. Storey spoke on the press support program and delivered a state of the union address. Fayette county membership rose to 2047 last year with a goal of 2074 this year. The annual membership drive is underway. Local captains and committeemen are named in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette County Farm Bureau
Fayette
I. Storey
Legislation Gram
Outlins
State of the Union
Fayette County
Grant Lauer Announces Candidacy for Re election
Eldorado state representative Grant Lauer files nomination papers for re election in Fayette county. A one term Republican, he was elected to succeed Dr. Davis of Oelwein and has notified the Echo of his intention to seek continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Lauer
Eldorado
Fayette County
Dr. Davis
Oelwein
Lauer
Echo
Township Captains Named For Farm Bureau Drive
Township captains for the Farm Bureau membership drive were named. Eastern county sections list Dover Holdain Grimes Eldorado Clermont Millard Nelson Jr Clermont Pleasant Valley Conner Dummermuth Elgin Westfield James Thayer Fayette Irlya Howard Medberry Elgin Fairfield Burdette Ackman Arlington Putnam Earl Swales Lamont. Local members on the 13 man committee include Joseph Leehy Clermont Harry Olesen West Union and Herbert Kiel Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Dover
Holdain Grimes
Eldorado
Clermont
Millard Nelson, Jr
Pleasant Valley
Conner Dummermuth
Elgin
Westfield
James Thayer
Fayette
Ilyria
Harry Olesen
West Union
Herbert Kiel
Move Blacksmith Shop to a Smaller Site in Elgin
Jess Moody tears down the old Elgin blacksmith shop and moves it in sections to rebuild a smaller shop just north of the present location. The front lot is sold to Wm Moore for a new building, with start date not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Moody
Elgin
Mr. Moody
Wm. Moore
New Star Route Postmaster Announces Temporary Run
Postmaster McMillan says a temporary star route will begin from Clermont through Elgin to Wadena. The south trip leaves at 7 15 a m and returns at 4 45 p m. Sealed bids are due by January 20 at the local post office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Clermont
Elgin
Wadena
Schori to Attend Lumber Men’s Convention in Minneapolis
B. Schori left Monday for Minneapolis to attend a lumber men’s convention and will return home Thursday. He travels for a professional gathering with expected discussions on timber trades and industry standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Schori
Minneapolis
W. S. C. Society Meets At Mrs Kohler Home
The W. S. C. met at the home of Mrs. Mel Kohler on January 7 with 25 members present. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Baumgartner, Tillotson, John Mulford and others. Mrs. Crider led worship and Mrs Mosby gave the lesson. Mrs. Steinman reported on missionary work and Rev. E. G. Steinman led prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S.C
Mel Kohler
Mdmis
William Baumgartner
John ‘Tillotson
J. Mulford
B. Ar Crider
G. J. Mosby
E. G. Steinman
E.G. Steinman
Capper's Hatchery Announces 1954 Chick Lineup
Capper's Hatchery, established in 1921, previews the 1954 season with White Leghorn chicks available in day old, four weeks, and three months ages. Most chicks are sexed but straight run remains an option. Production stands at 1,500,000 annually, with past output around two and a half million before recent cuts from parcel post rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Buttermilk Sale To Be Held January 18 Elgin Dairy Output
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company directors announce a sale of its entire buttermilk output on Monday February 18 1954 at 2:00 PM at the Elgin Iowa creamery office. Highest bidder secures the lot for a one year term starting February 1 1954. Bids from non patrons welcome. board may reject any or all bids. Robt D Wilson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers Dairy Company
Elgin
Iowa
Board of Directors
D. Wilson
Sec’y
Legion Meeting Set for Tuesday January 19 in Elgin
The Elgin American Legion announces its regular monthly meeting will take place Tuesday January 19 at the Legion rooms. Ed Wenger, Commander, urges attendance. Today’s best buy. A Want Ai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Meeting
The
Elgin ‘American Legion
Legion Rooms
Ed Wenger
Masons Install Officers Tuesday at Elgin Lodge
Elgin Masonic lodge held installation services Tuesday evening with G J Mosby as installing officer and Leo L Schori as installing marshal. Following refreshments, 1954 officers were named: Clif Wilson W M Henry McMillan Sr W, Keith Kohler J W, Robert Kohler treasurer Lyle Light secretary Don Faus er S D Dale Jensen J D 1D O Dean 5 84 Chas Gruger J and Wm Klingman tyler. Robert Kohler presented Allen Habeger a past master's pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Tabithas Meet Jan 21 At Church
The Tabitha Society will meet Thursday Jan 21 at the church. Devotions titled The New Year. Music by Mrs Karl Miller. Playlet Learning to Give by Mrs Abe Habeger, Harold Orth, Alfred Baechler, Lester Wenger and Emil Schnieder. Coin card collection led by Mrs If C Muehlethaler. Hostesses Mrs Otto Krueger, Elmer Pinney, John Luchsinger and Robert Musser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Fred Schaer
Karl Miller
Abe Habeger
Harold Orth
Alfred Baechler
Lester Wenger
Emil Schnieder
If. C. Muehlethaler
Otto Krueger
Elmer Pinney
John Luchsinger
Robert Musser
Engagement announced for Wilma Wettstein and Leslie Pulfer
Mr and Mrs Charles Wettstein of 505 E Center Eureka Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma Wettstein to Leslie Pulfer, son of Mrs Ida Pulfer Elgin. Wilma is a Eureka High senior and Leslie attends Iowa State Teachers college. A July wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wettsein
E. Center
Eureka
Jil
Wilma ‘Wettstein
Leslie Pulfer
Ida Pulfer
Elgin
Miss Wettstein
Eureka High
Pulfer
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Metzger Couple Celebrate 42nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Metzger marked their 42nd wedding anniversary with a quiet celebration at home on Thursday January 17. Family members gathered for an at home visit and lunch that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Metzger
WSCS Meetings and Circles Social Plans
Mrs Lawrence Knudtson and Mrs Merle Clark will entertain Circle Nora at the former’s home on Thursday January 21. Mrs H H Wolf and Mrs L L Kiple will entertain Circle Hebecca at the Wolf home. Guests for dinner Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grimm included Mr and Mrs Geo Bowles Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Knudtson
Merle Clark
Nora
H. H. Wolf
L.L. Kiple
Circle
Lawrence Grimm
Geo
Bowles, Postville
Elgin Lutheran Church Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the Elgin Lutheran Church annual meeting held Jan 5, the council and boards were elected and installed. The congregation, organized June 28, 1953 with 105 charter members, closed the year with 184 members. Preliminary sketches for a new church were approved. Members elected include Pres, The Pastor, Harold Halverson as financial sec, Dwayne Frieden as treas, Otis Torkel as sec, board of deacons Orvin Thompson Edwin Loftsgard Otto Blackhus, board of trustees Floyd Thompson Elmer Meyer John Erickson Don Fauser Russ Wenger Elmer Lembke, board of education chm Bill Moore, and education members Belva Snyder Hulda Hunsberger. Auditing Harold Halverson Floyd Thompson, nominating Ernest Friederich Bill Moore Severin Blogkhus. Church council installed January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
Sec
Harold Halverson
Treas
Dwayne Frieden
Financial Sec
Otis Torkel
Son
Orvin Thompson
Edwin Loftsgard
Otto Blackhus
Floyd Thompson
Elmer Meyer
John Erickson
Don Fauser
Russ Wenger
Elmer Lembke
Board of Education
Chm
Bill Moore
Church Counseil
Belva Snyder
Hulda Hunsberger
Ernest Friederich
Severin ‘Blogkhus
New Lutheran Church of Elgin
Explain Why Citizens' Committee was Formed
A county wide Farm Bureau party at Fayette high school gym next Monday evening January 18 at 8 45 with Howdy Roberts as MC invites all. The program features Rangers Jerry Smith Cedar Valley Sweethearts Bob Dantzman and Uncle Elmer in a full evening show. The text argues for equal educational opportunities and outlines district goals and reorganization aims to improve schools with adequate staffing, facilities, and fiscal efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Fayette High School
WMT
Wll
Clermont - Elgin
Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
General Assembly
Iowa Deer Season Sets 5 Day Harvest and License Stats
The Iowa deer season saw 3 785 licenses sold and a known 3 057-deer kill reported by the State Conservation Commission. Hunters submitted 3 074 report cards with a 2 196 deer harvest, while 768 tags went to farmers or multi kill hunters. Early officers note at least 92 deer were killed without tags or licenses and the herd stood around 18 000 at season start. the kill likely trails last year’s herd increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Idlenots 4 H Club Christmas Party Report
The Pleasant Valley Idlenots met at Mrs. Orth’s home on December 30 for a Christmas party. A needle threading and knot tying demonstration was given, Merilee Entwisle delivered a declam speech, recreation games were played, gifts exchanged, and a lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Idlenots
Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet January 21
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet at the Legion rooms on Thursday January 21 with hostesses Mrs Clarence Torkelson Mrs Geo Hanson Mrs P J Anderson and Mrs Selma Greenley. Program chairman is Mrs Elmer Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Legion Rooms
Clarence Torkelson
Geo. Hanson
P. J. ‘Anderson
Selma Greenley
Elmer Meyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mabel Johnson
Bridge Club
J. O. Probert
Johnnie Erickson
Tom Sniffin
Luther Crandall
Lydia Gitchel
Arlington
Will Frey
Pearl Johnson
Duane Ray
Dawn
Linday Frey
Gally
John Frey
James Davis
Oelwein Hospital
Robert ‘Crandall
Decorah
Eewin Jellings
Arthur Jellings
Lyle Thomas
James Thomas
Wilbur Leate
Don Leete
Volga
Des Moines
Lyle
Wilbur
Edwin
San Diego
United States
Program
F. B
Move Blacksmith Shop
New Star
Mat Kohler
Masons
Tabithas
WSCS
Elgin Lutheran Church
Citizens’ Committee
Idlenots
Lutheran Ladies Aid
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!