Cub Scout Pack 120 Meets for January Plans
Wadena meeting at Cub Master Richard Ott home on Tuesday January 8 outlined expanded den mother needs and a Bobcat ceremony for six new Cubs slated for January 28. Skit An Afternoon on Planet X to feature Den I and Den II, with Mrs Leallen Knox directing. Den I mothers to host January pack session. Planned February picnic and pack charter review. swimming instruction for Cubs at USU every other Wednesday. next committee meeting February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Committee
Richard Ott
Jim Probert
den I
Planet X
Olson Daughter in Postville Hospital Stay
Kathy Olson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milo Olson, was a patient at Postville hospital from last Monday to Thursday with her mother staying by her side. Herbert Haas slipped on ice Sunday January 6 and injured a vertebra. he is in pain but improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Kathy. Olson
Milo Olson
Herbert Haas
Progress Club Meeting Held January 7
The Progress Club met Monday January 7 at Mrs Arthur Lantz home with 16 members present. The theme painted Paths included scripture and prayer by Mrs Lorence Muehlthaler and Gladys Feller demonstrating textile painting. Mrs Keneath Block reviewed Ann Lindberg book A Year at the Seashore. Penny march contributions matched digits of each member phone number. Next meeting January 22 at Mrs E J Klingman home with Seashore Paths theme and shell craft demonstration by a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Arthur Lantz
Lorence Muehlethaler
Gladys Feller
Keneath Block
Ann Lindberg
E. J. Klingman
Elgin Co op Mill and Feed Store Destroyed by Fire
Elgin Co op Mill and Feed Store was burned down Monday evening. Officers for 1957 were installed last Tuesday for Silver Loaf Lodge, A F and A M. J Mosby officiated with Leo L Schori as Marshall. New officers include Dale Jensen M W Allen Habeger Keith Kohler RK Kohler treasurer Lyle Light secretary Harry Cline Ben Schori Jack Adrian C B Schori Wm Klingman. The three principal officers form the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Co-op
Silver ‘Loaf Lodge
A. F
A. Mug
J. Mosby
Leo L. Schori
Marshall
Dale' Jensen
W. M
Allen Habeger
Keith Kohler
J. W
RK. E
Kohler
Treas
Lyle Light
Harry Cline
Ben Schori
Jack Adrian
Jack Adrian, 8. S
C. B. Schori
J. S
Wm. Klingman
Tyler
Car Hits Bridge Slips On Icy Road Near Bert Thoman
Leanna Frieden struck the bridge side on Saturday afternoon near Bert Thoman after icy road conditions caused the mishap. She was shaken but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanna Frieden
Bert Thoman
Inaugurate L Iowa's 33rd Governor Today
Iowa Press Association releases notes on Herschel Loveless, Democrat, inaugurating as 39th Iowa governor. Article outlines past governors since 1846, Democratic leadership history, and current top legislative leaders in 1957. Includes names Lucas, Chambers, Clarke, Boies, Herring, Kraschel, Hemstead, Mooty, Carson, Vermeer, Nicholas, Nolan, West, Gustafson, and Gov. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Herschel
Clyde Herring
Briggs
Territory
Robert ‘Lucas
John Chambers
James Clarke
House
W L
Alan West
Sac City
Eastern Star Installation Attended by Local Leaders
Lester Gehring, Keith Kohler, C. J. Mulford, Harold Grimm, Allen Habeger and R. P. Strauch attended installation ceremonies at Postville chapter, Order of Eastern Star, last Tuesday evening. Mrs Milton Schlein, daughter of Mr. Gehring, was installed as Worthy Matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdms
Lester Gehring
Keith Kohler
C. J. Mulford
Harold Grimm
Allen Habeger
R. P. Strauch
Postville
Order of Eastern Star
Milton Schlein
Mrd
Worhy
Doctor Officiates at Rare Triplet Calves Birth
Dr R A Crider presided over a rare birth at Witburr Peake farm where a Holstein cow delivered triplet heifers. Each calf weighed about 60 pounds and were born dead. Crider notes this occurs roughly once every 14 million births, a third time in his 36 years of practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Crider
Witburr Peake Farm
Death of Former Resident Knight of Sejuim
Frank E Knight of Sejuim Wash died December 19. He was born July 6 1886 and was a brother of each Knight who lives at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Knight
Sejuim
Wash
Bent
Rarriety Godhold
Knight
West Union
Craft Work Club A Meeting With Mrs Nickels
The Craft Work Club held a meeting with Mrs George Nickels on Wednesday January 2. Seven members answered roll call and several new club names were proposed. Members worked on projects and started new ones such as weaving a rug. Mrs John Christen led a lesson on mending and patching. On January 16 Mrs John Christen and Mrs Elmer Frieden traveled to Elkader for a lesson on cooking vegetables. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs Harold Meisner on February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nickels
John Christen
Elmer Frieden
Elkader
Harold Meisner
First Girl Paga The first girl to serve on a paga
The article notes the first girl to serve on a paga faces barriers and public scrutiny as she enters a role traditionally held by men. It highlights early support from some colleagues while outlining resistance from others and the broader push for gender equality in public service.
Mrs Harold Grimm Installed as Worthy Matron in Elgin Chapter
Mrs Harold Grimm was installed Worthy Matron of Elgin Chapter Order of Eastern Star on Friday evening. Glen McKellar played two violin selections and Mrs Leon Hanson accompanied. The ceremony featured candle-light rites and gifts from retiring and current officers. Several officers were installed with Mrs Charles Gehring as Matron and Will J Nelson as organist among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Grimm
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Glen McKellar
Estrellsta
Harald Strong
Karl Meinhard
Grimm
Glen
Me‘Kellar
Sec
Leota Welch
Treas
R. L. Grimes
Leo Falk
Asso
Lester Gehring
Marshal
Louis Nade
Clifton Ig Y Adair
Jackss Agrian
Ruth
Keith Kohler
Esther
Vienna Octet to Perform at Wartburg on Jan 27
The Vienna Octet, eight first desk players from the Vienna Philharmonic and graduates of the Vienna Academy of Music, will appear on Wartburg’s Artist Series Sunday January 27 at 8 p m on their first American tour. The group previously debuted seven years ago at the Lucerne Festival and has since played across Europe, including Edinburgh, Salzburg, and Bordeaux. The next Wartburg program features Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Tour Orchestra on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Wartburg
Vienna Academy of Music
Vienna Philharmonic
Lucerne
Europe
Edenburgh
Salzburgh
Bordeaux
Arthur Fiedler
Boston Pops
Muehlethals Attend Chicago Furniture Show
Mr and Mrs F C Muehlethal er returned Monday from Chicago where they spent about a week at the semi annual furniture show at the Merchandise Mart. These shows are held each January and July and are the largest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Muehlethaler
Chicago
Merchandise Mart
School Election Monday March 11
The annual school election for the local district and county will be held Monday March 11. This year two directors will be named for the C-E district. Areas where terms expire caucus to name candidates while others support their choice. Contests will be threshed out at the caucuses.
Annual Bank Meeting Scheduled for January 21
G. J. Mosby of Elgin State Bank mails notices for the annual stockholders meeting to be held Monday at 10:30 AM. Seven directors will be elected and reports presented. stockholders will vote on the annual dividend rate. Directors meet in the afternoon to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mosby
Elgin State Bank
Engagement Announcement for Moore Kimball Couple
Mr and Mrs Frank Harold Moore of Hazelton announce the engagement of Mary Elizabeth Moore to Donald L Kimball of Fayette. Miss Moore is assistant bursar at Upper Iowa University. Kimball is publisher of the Fayette County Ledger and Maynard News and serves in the Town House of Representatives. The wedding is set for Grace Methodist Church in Oclwein on May 12 with Rev Chester L Guinn presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harold Moore
Hazelton
Mary Elizabeth
Donald L. Kimball
Fayette
Miss Moore
Upper Iowa University
Kimball
Fayette County
Ledder and Maynard News
Town House of Representatives
Grace Methodist Church
Oclwein
Chester L. Guinn
Arkon
Death of Capt. A T Knudson Capt. Alfred T Knudson Dies at 68
Capt. Alfred T. Knudson 68, retired army officer who served in both world wars, died Saturday of a heart attack at his home near St Olaf. He retired in 1944 and is survived by his widow, a son and a daughter. Services were held Monday at Norway Lutheran Church west of St Olaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred T. Knudson
St Olaf
iHe
Norway Lutheran Church
St. Olaf
Farm Loan Association to Hold Jan 24 Annual Meeting
Directors of the Cooperative National Farm Loan Association of West Union set Thursday January 24 for the 1957 annual meeting. The session will be at Fredericksburg Community Hall starting at 12:00 noon with a dinner and entertainment planned alongside the business program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative National Farm Loan Association of West Union
Darrell ‘R. Peasley
Fredericksburg
Study Club Meets at Mosby Home on Jan 8
The Elgin Study Club gathered Tuesday evening January 8 at Mrs G J Mosbys home. Members answered roll call with a New Years resolution. Program topic Indians. Program chairmen were Mrs H D Yack and Mrs Leota Welch. The note mentions a January 22 meeting at Mrs R P Strauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Farm Expansion Maintains Owner and Renter Balance in Iowa
In Iowa farm growth continues with little shift in ownership patterns. The share of farms owned by operators remains similar to the portion rented, suggesting stable tenure arrangements amid expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
All Eastern Star Officers Meet for Practice
All Eastern Star officers are requested to convene on January 23 for practice sessions to prepare for upcoming ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Eastern Star
Zurbriggen couple to sail for Switzerland in March
Mr and Mrs Matt Zurbriggen will sail March 25 aboard an Italian liner to Switzerland and stay about three months. He will attend the International Rotary Club convention in May, marking Mrs Zurbriggen’s first visit back to his home since their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Zurbriggen
Switzerland
Mr. Zurbriggen
Leo Grether to Direct Wa Mac Massed Band
Leo Grether will direct the Wa Mac massed band at the Wa Mac conference band festival in Manchester on January 19 starting 9 30 am. Participating schools include Anamosa Independence Marion Maquoketa Montpelier Tipton Vinton and Manchester. A massed band rehearsal runs with Leo Grether and Roy Schwab directing. The day ends with a joint concert at 7 15 pm in the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Anamosa
Independence
Marion
Maquoketa
Montrepilo
Tipton
Vinton
Leo Grether
A. S
Elgin
Roy Schwab
Springville
Frigid Monday Readings Drop Around Elgin
Cold Monday lows around Elgin ranged from 16 to 20 degrees below zero as readings varied by thermometer quality location and accuracy among outdoor instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Loss Estimated at $80,000 at Co-op Building
Keith Kohler, co op manager, said Tuesday the loss would run close to $80,000 with insurance coverage at 75 to 80 percent. Firemen confined the blaze to one building, sparing nearby homes and businesses. The hotel building, built in 1898 by Rosa Muehlethaler, later housed the Co op with elevator and mill additions, now a substantial insured loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Kohler
Co-op
Kohler
Tillotson
Schneider
Meinhard
Hazel Gehring
Bell Telephone Co
Duke
O. K
Rosa Muehlethaler
Business as Usual The Co op Directors Open Again
Co op directors and manager quickly restart operations after disruption. Tuesday opening planned with continuation noted to Page 2.
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Wadena News
Catholic Altar Society
Ed Raftis
Father Kline
Robert Klingman
Wm. Erickson
Ellen Flanagan
Johnnie Erickson
500 Club
Mormis
Wilder Mattocks
Pearl Johnson
Roscoe Pritchard
Harold Corbin
Lyle Voshell
Howard Voshell
Wadena
Alan
J. C. Probert
Alla Leonhart
Florence Jellings
Marie Propert
Will Frey
Faye
Whittenbaugh
Dale Floyd
Quasqueton
Clyde Bond
Presbyterian Church
Luther Crandall
Max
Willard Crandall
Volga
Iland
Iowa Press Association
AD. Gustafson
Des Moines
57Th General Assembly
Gustafson
Gus
Geo. Clarke
Craft Work Club
A. T. Knudson
NFLA
Mosby
Thomas Pollock
Marilyn Dean
William A. Schoenheider, Jr
Miss Pollock
Elgin High School
University of Dubuque
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Dr. Schoenheider
Lindblom High School
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Loyola University Dental School
United States Navy
Great Lakes
Hill
Okey
Elgin Co-operative Co
Clermont
Turkey River
Marilyn Deon Pollock
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