Wa dena Wonder Workers Hold First Meeting of Year
The Wa dena Wonder Workers met at Katherine Winter’s home on Saturday January 8 with eight members present plus two visitors. The group pledged to the flag and 4 H pledge, reviewed minutes, paid for the Christmas party, and heard demonstrations on cinnamon rolls and boiled coffee with an egg. Leader and assistant leader spoke on balanced meals with canned goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder Workers
Wadena Wonder Workers
Katherine
Katherine Winter
Francise Moore
Joyce Erickson
Sharon Heyer
Martha Messerli
Winter
Mattocka
Marriage Licenses for January in Iowa Towns
Leonard H. Kuennen and Wilhelmine Scharlach of Waucoma listed for January. Eugene Trude of Clermont and Alice Gordon of Postville also recorded for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard H. Kuennen
Wilhelmine Scharlach
Waucoma
Eugene Trude
Clermont
Alice Gordon
Postville
Deep Snow in Washington Presses Winter in Town
Roger S. Henderson reports Seattle experiences rugged winter with snow 200 inches deep in some passes. If it continues they may reverse the usual cycle and winter in Town. The Hendersons now run a neighborhood grocery in Seattle and enjoy the work. Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard hosted the Roland Gruver family for Cynthia Gruver's second birthday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger S. Henderson
Seattle
Wash
Reuben Howard
Roland Gruver
Cynthia Gruver
Elgin State Bank Renames Directors At Annual Meeting
Elgin State Bank stockholders renewed the former directors for 1949 and approved a 6 percent dividend. The board also authorized adding 15,000 to surplus, totaling 40,000. Ern Schori named president and Max Thoma vice president, with G J Mosby as cashier and Edna Hunsberger asst. cashier and Wadena manager. Total resources stood at 1,605,766.09 as of 1948 end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Chas
L. Capper
Geo. Hanson
G J. Mosby
F. C. Muehtethaler
F. E.kohler
Ern Schori
Max, Thoma
Max Thoma
G. J. Mosby
Edna Hunsberger
Wadena
W. F. Kohler
Robi. E. Kohler
Hiram Olson
More New Homes In Prospect Elgin Boom
Elgin reports a healthy summer building boom with residents delaying plans until materials are available. With supply improvements, officials expect more new homes in Elgin by next fall.
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Prospect
Elgin
Lions to Meet January 31 Postponed Elgin Club
The January meeting of the Elgin Lions Club is moved to Monday evening January 31 due to conflicts with other activities. Directors met at the Legion hall and planned 1949 civic projects including fly control and other improvements awaiting final announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
Mandey
Legion Hall
Farmers to Attend Iowa Grain Dealers Convention
Mr and Mrs Roy Knight of Postville Mr and Mrs Lyle Gunderson of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Max Medberry plan to leave for Des Moines Sunday to attend a three day convention of Iowa grain dealers at the Fort Des Moines hotel. All are farm cooperative managers in their towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Knight
Postville
Lyle Gunderson
Clermont
Max’ Medberry
Des Moines
Iowa
Fort Des Moines
Rural Christian Overseas Program reaches seven thousand donations
The Rural Christian Overseas Program reports a total of 7347.75 in donations led by Fayette county treasurer Louis Buennecke. Several townships and three towns have not yet reported and are urged to deliver donations and receipt books promptly to finalize the county report. Visitors to George Hanson’s home included Bernard Hanson Sylvia Mrs 4 H Gilbertson Alfred Walterson Gust Gilbertson and Milford Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Buennecke
Fayette
George Hanson
Bernard Hanson
Sylvia
H. Gilbertson
Alfred Walterson
Gust Gilbertson
Milford Olson
Illyria Youth Fellowship Meeting Recap
The Illyria Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening at the church with twenty one members and two sponsors present. Matie Gehring led the discussion on Friendship part I. Myrten and Duane Strong provided lunch. The group played folk games for recreation. A note says the next Youth Fellowship may be held at the church on January 23 instead of January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Youth Fellowship
Matie Gehring
Myrten
Duane Strong
Probably Wants To Adopt Us
Mayor G. H. Falk received a letter from a Scottish visitor in England seeking information about Elgin Iowa. He wonders if ties exist between Elgin Iowa and Elgin Scotland, noting possible distant links through migration from Europe. The piece hints the town’s name may derive from Elgin Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falk
England
Elgin
Iowa
Scotland
Switzerland
Germany
Norway
Ilinois
Elgin Chapter O. E. S. Installs Officers
Elgin O. E. S. Chapter held officer installation Wednesday evening with Augusta Schori installed Worthy Matron and Ernestine Herrling as Marshal. Other officers named include Lillian Yearous Worthy Matron Arthur Yearous Worthy Patron Alice Gehring Associate Matron Ernest L. Bauder Associate Patron Verna Robinson Conductress Genevieve Dunkle Associate Conductress Bernice Falk Secretary Georgia Strauch Treasurer Gladys Schori Chaplain Leota Welch Marshal Margaret Grimm Ada Mildred Habeger Ruth Erma Bauder Esther Mary Clothier Martha Betty Light Electa Myrtle Kohler Warder C. B. Sehori Sentinel.
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Elgin
Augusta Schori
Ernestine Herrling
Lillian Yearous
Arthur Yearous
Alice Gehring
Asso
Ernest L. Bauder
Verna Robinson
Genevieve Dunkle
Bernice Falk
Georgia Strauch
Gladys Schori
Leota Welch
Margaret Grimm
Ada
Mildred Habeger
Ruth
Erma Bauder
Esther
Mary Clothier
Martha
Betty Light
Electa
Myrtle Kohler
C. B. Sehori
Sentinel
Winter Arrives in Northeastern Iowa With Snowfall
Five to six inches of snow blanketed the area Tuesday afternoon and night with light wind and minimal drifting. Travel conditions were normal on Wednesday morning as temperatures hovered six to eight degrees below zero marking the season’s first real winter feel.
Gremmels Heads County Board in Fayette County
Fred Gremmels of Oelwein becomes chairman of the Fayette county board of supervisors. Robert Wilson of Elgin is named county home committee man. Philip Wolfe is named supervisor and joins Ira Smittle of Waucoma and M D Kirby of Oelwein who are reappointed to the social welfare board.
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Fred Gremmels
Oelwein
Fayette County
Kohls Host Supper For Howard Boyle Birthday
Mr and Mrs Walter Kohls entertained Friday evening in honor of Howard Boyle birthdays. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sheldon Boyle and Mr and Mrs Howard Boyle and Alanna Mrs Christine Schori of Hawk Eye was a dinner guest last Thursday in the Sam Lehman home. Mr and Mrs Sheldon Boyle went to Delwe on Sunday and spent the day in the Robert Milley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kohls
Howard Boyle
Sheldon Boyle
Alanna
Christine Schori
Hawkteye
Sam Lehman
Delwe
Robert Milley
Frozen Food Demonstration Draws Good Attendance
Falb and Light sponsored a frozen foods demonstration on January 11 drawing many housewives. Miss Jean Watters, factory demonstrator, showed a variety of frozen foods and gave practical storage processing tips for lockers. Ice cream with a strawberry cone was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb & Light
Jean Watters
Harley Helms Brought Home From Hospital After Accident
Clive and Marshall Helms took their father Harley Helms from Groom Texas to their home last week. He had been hospitalized for about three weeks after an accident but is now able to be up and around most of the day. Doctors had underpredicted his recovery.
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Clive
Marshall Helms
Groom
Texas
Harley Helms
Mr. Helms
Helgersons Leave for California for Four-Week Visit
Mr and Mrs Harry Helgerson depart Saturday for Los Angeles to visit relatives for about four weeks. They will stop in Mesa Arizona to see local friends during their winter vacation. This marks their first trip to California and their first vacation since marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Helgerson
Los Angeles
Calif
Mesa
Ariz
California
Harry
Drs. Moines
Auxiliary Meeting January 27 at Legion hall
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening January 27 at the Legion hall. Hostesses are Clara Baumgartner Lena Baumgartner Betty Light and Gladys Schori. Bring old leather purses to the meeting. The president requests all past presidents attend this gathering.
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American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Clara Baumgartner
Lena Baumgartner
Betty Light
Gladys Schori
Winter Sunshine Recall of Hanson Wedding Day
The Martin Hansons recall their January 14 1914 wedding when warm mid winter weather sent guests to a reception outside in shirt sleeves. Elkader was reached through showers and a spring like spell lasted about two weeks.
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Martin Mansons
Elkader
Pleasing You Pleases Us Echo Subscribers
San Diego reader C G Houg praises the Echo for pleasing him as he remits payment. Newport Washington resident Mary A Callendar also commends the Echo. The Gus Hackmanns of Maywood Illinois say the Echo helps them keep track of their hometown changes.
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C. G. Houg
San Diego
Calif
Mr. Houg
Mary A. Callendar
Newport
Wash
Gus Hackmanns
Maywood
Mrs Louisa Dennler Fractured Hip After Slip in Marion
Mrs Louisa Dennler of Marion slipped on a rug Saturday noon and was hospitalized at St Luke's Gedar Rapids for an X ray. Doctors report a fractured right hip and expect she may leave in a few days but will use a wheelchair for a period. She has lived with her daughter Mrs Jake Sallberger for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Dennler
Marion
St. Luke's Hospital
Gedar Rapids
Jake Sallberger
Elgin Plans Move of Fred Wede House to New Lot
Dohn Falk has bought the Fred Wede house on Main Street and will move it this spring or summer to his lots south of Mrs Edith Berg residence. The house will sit just north of the Mike Adrian home, now tenanted by the Harold Patrick family who moved from the H F Robbins home after the Fred Weda family relocated to the Joe Brackin place in West Elgin.
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Dohn Falk
Fred Wede
Main Street
Mrs
Edith Berg
Mike Adrian
Harold Patrick
H. F. Robbins
Fred Weda
Joe Brackin
West Elgin
Elgin Study Club Meets With Mrs Grove Tuesday
The Elgin Study Club gathered Tuesday evening with Mrs. Wm Grove. The program included Roll Call Famous Negroes Spirituals Verna Mosby Slavery's Grandchildren Trene Yack. Next meeting at Mrs Clara Baumgartner's home. Mr and Mrs Max Thoma dined with Mrs Louise Miller at Clermont in honor of Mrs Keith Thoma's birthday. Mrs Edna Dummermuth of Postville visited Mrs George Falb Friday.
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Elgin
Max Thoma
Louise Miller
Clermont
Keith Thoma
Edna Dummermuth
Postville
George Falb
More Than 100 Bills in Legislative Hopper
The divisional meetings of the W S C S of the Methodist church meet today January 20 with hosts Circle Ada led by Mrs Leo Schori Circle Ruth led by Mrs LeRoy Steele Circle Naomi led by Mrs W J Grove and others.
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W. S.C. S. of the Methodist Church
Ada
Leo Schori
Ruth
LeRoy Steele
Thirty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Surprise Observed
Mrs. Archie Howard and Mrs. Clayton Schreiner arranged a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hanson on their 35th wedding anniversary at their home Friday evening January 4. Guests included numerous local families, many playing 500 at seven tables with Jerome Yearous and Mrs. Orlin Mason high and Lee Nading and Lucy Christen low. Jerome Yearous won the traveling prize. a lunch followed and a money purse was awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Henson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Howard
Clayton Schreiner
Martin Hanson
Cynthia
Thos. E. Howard
Orlin Mason
Frank Christen
Jerome Yearous
Martin Minihan
Roscoe Larson
Ernest Christen
Fred Butikefer
Clara Muehlenthaler
Selmer Holm
Edwin Hanson
Leo Nading
John Christen
Lucy Christen
Lee Nading
Henson
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Notes
The Pleasant Point Study Club met at the Forest Shaffer home for a noon pot luck. President Mrs. Glen Little led roll call and members shared recipes. A March collection of clothing for children’s homes was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jellings
Raymond Jellings
Mildred de Wald
Milo
Pleasant Point
Forest Shaffer
Glen Little
Amelia Strong
Guernsey Smith
Legislators Back at Desks Following Week End Recess
Legislators resume work after the first long week end recess, with Gov Beardsley outlining priorities. Early bills include road and flood control programs, tax changes, and a potential World War II bonus from the state surplus. Opposition to the bonus rests on constitutional questions and funding methods. Discussions also touch on raising legislative pay to $2,000, with full action unlikely this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 5. Beardsiew
Flood Control Committee
State Building Code Council
Tawi
Robert D. Blue
Beardsley
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Earl Cooley
Arthur Herrling
Richard Benesh
Royal Neighbor
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Bernadette Corkery
Hervey Aeschliman
Herman Peterman
Emmet Morris
Ernest Baumpartner
Forbes
Washington
Lions
E. S
N. E. Iowa
Gremmels Heads Co. Board
Hansons
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Jim Bailey
Walter Bovis, Jr
Mary Sue
Guttenberg
Sue Bovis
Tim
Hix
Edward Wil
United Mine Workers of America
Morse
Rans U
Australia
Commemoates Foundation
Japan
China
Hitler
Chan Ser
William 8. Beardsley
House
Harry Weichman
Newhall
Des Beardsley
Senate
John Duffy
Dubuque
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