Elgin Community Club Discusses Annual Drives and Homecoming
The Elgin Community Club met to plan annual charity drives termed community chests and United Fund drives. They’ll contact organization heads to coordinate a yearly drive and discuss homecoming cadence, with a committee to consult other town groups. New officers H M McMillan and Keith Kohler led the meeting. FE D Welch reported Christmas activity totals, showing 735.50 raised, 587.70 spent, 402.77 balance, plus 246.46 on hand in treasury. Two visitors attended: Pfc John Staffenhagen and Leonard Heins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
United Fund
H. M. McMillan
Keith Kohler
FE. D. Welch
Club Treasury
Pfc
John Staffenhagen
Leonard Heins
Four Deaths in Elgin Area
Four men died in the Elgin area in recent days. Drvin Scholen, 39, died at home after a beam struck him while he built a garage. funeral at Highland Lutheran Church. Glen Little, 61, died at Town City Veterans Hospital after months of illness. funeral at St. Joseph’s in Volga and burial there. Gotfred Kurth, 87, died at Postville hospital after a short illness. life details to be published next week. Ray DeSart, 72, a long-time rural mail carrier, died at Postville hospital after a brief illness. funeral Thursday at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. survivors include wife and two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Drvin Scholen
Town
Highland Lutheran Church
Glen Little
Veteran’s Hospital
Town City
St. Joseph's Church
Volga
Marion Lutheran Church
Gotfred Kurth
Postville Hospital
Kurth
Gunder
Ray DeSart
Suviving
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Elgin State Bank Annual Meeting Scheduled for Jan 20
The annual meeting of Elgin State Bank stockholders will be held Monday morning Jan 20. Notices from J. Mosby list votes and announce that directors are elected at the time to discuss policies. In the afternoon, directors hold their organization meeting and appoint officers and bank employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crincal
Elgin State Bank
J. Mosby
Dennler Guests At Walter Lehman Home
Mr and Mrs Ben Dennler were supper guests Monday at the Walter Lehman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ben Dennler
Walter Lehman
Iowa's 3rd GOP Governor Candidate Dykhouse Emerges
Rock Rapids real estate man Senator Jans T. Dykhouse, 68, a state senator since 1942 and former road committee chair, announces a bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He joins John Knudsen and William G. Murray as announced contenders amid Iowa political maneuvering and reports of possible convention strategies. The piece also notes statewide tax, education, and party activity including tax help, corporate filings, and a looming gubernatorial race with potential moves by Leo Elthon and Lieutenant Governor Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans T. Dykhouse
Dykhouse
State Senate
Senate
Rock Rapids
John ‘Knudsen
Albion
William G. Murray
Towa State College
Leo Elthon
Elthon
Nicholas
W. H. Nicholas
Magon City
Des Moines
Auxiliary Meeting Notice Prepares January Cookie Committee
Attention Auxiliary Members the meeting is set for Tuesday January 21 at 2 00 PM with Mrs George Nickels and Carol as hostesses Cookie committee for January listed as Mrs Martin Minihan C J Mulford Rex Mulford and Geo Nickels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sharp
George Nickels
Carol
Mdms
Martin . Minihan
C. J. Mulford
Rex Mulford
Geo. Nickels
Northern Gas Expands Service to 80 Iowa Towns
Northern Natural Gas Company filed with the Federal Power Commission to add 80 Iowa towns as part of a 1958 expansion bringing natural gas to 177 towns. The plan also covers 79 Minnesota, seven Wisconsin, four North Dakota, two Nebraska, and one Illinois towns, totaling 774 communities in the Northern Plains. Local Iowa towns listed include Arlington, Calmar, Clermont, Decorah, Elgin, Elkader, Fayette, Hawkeye, Monona, Ossian, Postville, Strawberry Point, Sumner, Tripoli, and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Natural Gas Company
Federal Power Commission
Northern
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Nebraska
Ilinois
Larry Shumaker
Northern Plains States
Iowa Cities
Iowa Commerce Commission
Commission
F. PG
Towa
Arlington
Calmar
Clermont
Decorah
Elgin
Elkader
Fayette
Hawkeye
Monona
Ossian
Postville
Strawberry Point
Sumner
Tripoli
West Union
Cedar Rapids youth wins 1957 open class in miniature airplanes
Archie G. Johnson of Cedar Rapids was declared open class champion for displaying miniature airplanes at the 1957 Iowa competition. He was among three class winners, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, previously employed at Clermont airport and later with Collins Ra Bio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie G. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ed Johnson
Clermont
Collins Ra
Lorence Muehlethaler Details Unanswered Letters
Lorence Muehlethaler reports she cannot finalize the T. B. Seal report until 25 letters are answered. Total funds collected so far amount to 227 dollars and 52 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Lorence Muehlethaler
T. B
World War I Veterans Meeting Ordered in West Union
A meeting of World War I veterans is set for Monday evening January 20 at the courthouse in West Union. All World War I veterans are urged to attend and all veterans are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
West Union
Longmuir Promoted at Plexonics Elgin Plant
John Longmuir of Elgin Illinois was promoted to production planning supervisor at Plexonics Corp. He will plan and schedule production in his new role. He has been with the company two years and is the son in law of Mr and Mrs P J Anderson. Supper guests at the Cornelius Reerson home Monday included Mrs Maynard Ludwig and Mrs Gary Peddle of Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Longmuir
Elgin, i
Plexonics Corp
Elgin
Longmuir
P. J. Anderson
Maynard Ludwig
Gary Peddle
Chester
Cornelius Reierson
Buchheit Seeks Re election as Fayette County Attorney
West Union attorney Mark D Buchheit announced this week his candidacy for another term as Fayette County Attorney. He has served three years and said the people of Fayette county have cooperated with him and treated him well. if renominated and re elected, he will continue to serve the people to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Mark D. Buchheit
West Union
Buchheit
Mark
Guest Speaker at Baptist Church Presents Chicago Pastor's Son
The First Baptist Church hosts Dr. M. Vanderbeck, Chicago Baptist Home superintendent, as guest speaker for morning and evening services. He will address Growth of a Christian and God and Company, Inc. Pastor John Vanderbeck leads a Spiritual Life Crusade in Emery with Rev. Willis Petratz and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
M. Vanderbeck
Chicago
Vanderbeck
Chicago Baptist Home
God and Company, Inc
John Vanderbeck
Emery, Sc. Cak
Willis Petratz
Emery
Band Clinic and concert featuring Raphael Mendez at Iowa
Leo Grether travels to Iowa City this Thursday to attend a band clinic sponsored by the University of Iowa for Iowa bandsmen. Trumpet soloist Raphael Mendez will be featured with the University of Iowa concert band Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Grether
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Raphael Mendez
University of Iown
Public Sale of Livestock and Machinery in Highland Township
Paul Smith, who farms his parents' place in Highland township, will hold a sale of livestock and farming machinery on Saturday March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Highland Township
Paul Hanson Jr Earns Holstein Junior Membership
Paul Hanson Jr of Elgin has been accepted as a junior member of the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Eligibility comes from satisfactory dairy club work with registered Holsteins and a recommendation by Ross James, Vo-Ag instructor. A Certificate of Merit and a Holstein Junior Membership Pin grant privileges except voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul .Hanson
Elgin
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Ross James
Vo- Ag
Paul
Conservation Plans Approved For Clayton County Farms
Commissioners of the Clayton County Soil Conservation District approved twelve plans on January 8 to implement soil and water practices on 2330 acres. The plans cover terraces contour strip farming livestock ponds wood lot improvements pasture renovation and wildlife habitat areas. Assistant district commissioners were named from listed farm owners and operators including Lloyd Bigier Postville R O Schneider Lester Frederick Orville Berg Owen W K Beddow Raymond Moser Eldon Kruse George Koehler Monona Oscar Pumahl Guttenberg and Wayland Frederick chairman. The district officials and six year terms with staggered elections were announced from Arlington Elkader and Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
G W Alderson Hosts Turkey Supper at Wadena Legion Hall
G W Alderson of Wadena entertained at a turkey supper Saturday evening at the Wadena Legion hall. About 50 guests attended including employees their wives and others connected with his business. Visitors from Elgin represented the Elgin State Bank Mr and Mrs G J Mosby Mr and Mrs Laurence Knudtson and W F Kohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud) Alderson
Wadena
Wadena Legion Hall
Elgin
Elgin State Bank
G. J. Mosby
Laurence Knudtson
W. F. Kohler
Miss Betty Allen to Perform on Wartburg Artist Series
Internationally recognized mezzo-soprano Miss Betty Allen returns from a Caribbean tour to Wartburg College for a Tuesday January 21 performance at 6 00 p m The concert is the fourth in the current Wartburg Artist Series with the Roger Wagner Chorale closing March 18 Maynard West Central wins Fayette County crown 77 38 over Valley High in a final featuring Ti gers and Frieden Waucoma Bravettes take third with 47 45 over Oran Moore presides over awards and all tournament selections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Allen
United States
Wartburg College
Miss Allen
Composers Group of
New York City
Carnegie Recital Hall
Boston Symphony
Charley
Honegger
Boston
Carnegie Hall
Wartburg
Roger Wagner Chorale
West Central
Maynard
Fayette County
Valley High
Melvin Kupferschmid
Blue Devilettes
Dale Fogle
Tigers
Virginia Henniges
Dianne Frieden
Champs
Waucoma Bravettes
Oran
Waucoma
Croatt
Wernher
M. H.moore
Cemetery Association Elects New Officers
The Ladies Cemetery Association met at Mary Clothier's home on Thursday night January 9 electing officers for 1958. Elected were Mrs. Thomas E. Howard president, Lena Cooley vice president, Mary Clothier treasurer, with Mrs. Louis Xingman secretary. Directors named: Mrs. Clama Kuster, Mrs. Dora Lehman, Mrs. George Vaughn, Mrs. R. P. Strauch, and Mrs. Grace Evans. Finance committee: Mrs. Ray DeSart, Mrs. Clara Kuster, and Mrs. Lulu Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Associa ‘Tion
Mary Clothier
Thomas E. Howard
Lena Cooley
Louis [Xlingman
Treas
Clama Kuster
Dora Lehman
George Vaughn
R. P. Strauch
Grace Evans
Ray DeSart
Clara Kuster
Lulu Schmidt
World War I Group Organizes at West Union
World War I veterans met at West Union on December 30 to form Fayette County Barracks Veterans of World War I. Officers elected: Earl Foss Commander, Earl Kiple senior vice commander, John Q. Anderson junior vice commander, F. D. Welch quartermaster adjutant, W. H. Warnke chaplain, H. J. lift doe A. Meniel and Ben W. Thomas trustees. Installed by Thomas Moore state vice commander of Lisbon. Next monthly meeting set for January 20 at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Fayette County
Earl Foss
Earl Kiple
John Q. Anderson
F. D. Welch
W. H. Warnke
H. J. Lift. Doe A. Meniel
Ben W. Thomas
Thomas Moore
State V-Com
Lisbon
Court Hou
Social Hour Club Meetings at Kiple Home
Mrs Earl Kiple entertained the Social Hour Club on Wednesday January 8 with fourteen members answering roll call by sharing favorite Christmas gifts. Mrs Herbert Ash assisted. new officers were elected. Bingo provided entertainment. February plans include a Valentine verse roll call and gift exchange hosted by Mrs Louis Becker and Mrs Joe Kjosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Kiple
Herbert Ash
Glen Willie
Earl Little
Bingo
Louis Becker
Joe Kjosa
Dinner Hosts for Fayette Mail Carriers Meeting
Mr and Mrs Sam Holmes of Maynard hosted a dinner at the Coffee Nook Cafe in Fayette for Fayette county mail carriers and their wives Tuesday evening. Attending were Shelton Boyle Elmer Meyer and Russell Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Holmes
Maynard
Coffee Nook Cafe
Fayette
Fayette County
Mssrs
Mdmis
Sheldon Boyle
Elmer Meyer
Russell Wenger
Tell 'em you sew It in the Echo
A brief item notes a sewing project tied to the Echo publication. It mentions a maker, likely a local craft event, with emphasis on skill and community participation. No casualty or conflict. The piece highlights a creative effort and local reporting on crafts.
West Central dominates Fayette County girls tourney opening
In the opening round West Central crushed Atrridgtont 83 10 led by Virginia Henniges with 27 and Jean Belschner 10 for the losers. Oran overwhelmed Wadena 94 39 as Rundle 30 Werner 28 Primus 28 paced the winners while Aeschliman 17 led Wadena. In round two Waucoma beat Fayette 1 39 Shirley Croatt 25 led the winners Bonie Olson 21 for the losers. Valley High edged Stanley 51 48 with Dianne Frieden 24 and Hausman 19 leading Valley. Frieden 28 paced Valley to a 4 0 victory over Waucoma on Thursday as Croatt 19 led Waucoma. In semifinals West Central defeated Oran 74 30 Virginia Henniges high for West Central while Werner had 19 for Oran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Blue Devilettes
West Central
Atrridgtont
Virginia Henniges
Jean Belschner
Oran
Wadena
Rundle
Werner
Primus
Aeschliman
Waucoma
Fayette
Shirley Croatt
Bonnie Olson
Valley High
Stanley
Valley
Dianne Frieden
Tigers
Hausman Leu Valiey
Vicory
Wauioma
Methodist Circles Schedule Meetings January 23
Circle Nora meets January 23 at Mrs. Matilda Feiler home with Mrs. Edward Klingman assisting and Mrs. Robert D. Wilson coordinating the program Circle Mary meets January 23 at Mrs. Laurence Knudt-Jean home with Mrs. Max Thoma assisting and Mrs. Norris Capper coordinating the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Matilda Feiler
Edward Klingman
Robert ‘D
Wilson
Mary
Laurence Knudt- Jean
Max Thoma
Norris Capper
School dismisses Friday noon for grades and reports
School will dismiss Friday January 17 at noon to allow teachers to finalize semester ending grades and reports. No hot lunch will be served that day.
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Alttlalasnel
Sen. Jaria T. Dykhouse
Ed Failer
Dubuque
Iowa Young Republican State Central Committee
Larry Carstensen
Splinted
Richard ‘Mitchell
Mason ‘City
Charles Frazier
Keokuk
Campraign
Robert Wallace
Williamsbur
John Rehmann
Richard Adams
Midwest UA
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Sioux City
Clinton
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Mason City
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Grace Lawyer
Woodward State Hospital
Northern Gas
T. B. Seal Report
Baptist Church
Best Buy
Paul Hanson Is Jr
Memb
R Holstein Assa
G. W. Alderson
Ass’n
W. U
Kiple
Methodist Circles
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