Weekend guests and local events in Wadena
Weekend guests at the Russell Jones home included Mr and Mrs George Jones Edgerton Wis Mr and Mrs Albert Kehr Mr and Mrs Ralph Bartels Stevie and Surianne Lansing The five hundred club hosted by Mrs Ralph Shaffer with prizes to several members The Auxiliary group met for a picnic dinner at the Legion hall and quilt block work for disabled veterans The Wa dena Wonder Workers 4 H Club met January 9 with talks and a skirt material demo The Gage couple planned a Sheldon visit D A Harkin SusAn Jones operated for appendicitis at Oelwein hospital and Randy Alderson spent the weekend with Dale Looby with dinner guests Saturday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Jones
George Jones
Edgerton
Wis
Albert Kehr
Ralph Bartels
Stevie
Surianne
Lansing
Ralph Shaffer
Five Hundred Club
Legion Hall
Wadena ‘Wonder Workers
Deon Jennings
Service Notes and New Addresses From Local War Army News
Local notices record new addresses for service members and furlough updates. Pvt. Dale D. Patterson reports new Fort Sill address. Wm. M. Minihan in hospital in pneumonia. Ivan Torkelson returns from Camp Kilmer then to Fort Sheridan. Mahlon Lantz completes leave and heads to Seattle. George Lerch on 14 day furlough from Fort Leonard Wood. Russell Larson reports at Naval reserve station Waterloo then back home. Pfc. Burdette Anderson discharged after Korea tour with engineers. several others listed with postwar mailing and station details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Torkelson
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Fort Sheridan
George Lerch
Fort Leonard
Wood Mo
Harold Meisner
Fort Leonard Wood
Russell Larson
San Francisco
Calif
Naval Reserve
Waterloo
Dale D. Patterson
A. Barry
187Th FA. Bn
OBSR
Fort Sill
Oklo
Burdette Anderson
Korea
Engineers
Burdette
Mervin Anderson
Unemployment Tax Cuts Aimed at Iowa Firms
About 3,500 Iowa employers will see a payroll tax cut for 1954 as the state reserve fund for unemployment benefits reaches 110 million dollars. The law scales employer taxes once the fund hits that level, applying to firms with eight or more workers and affecting roughly one third of town employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Iowa stamps for cigarettes liquor seals spark state action
The Iowa state printing board awarded contracts to supply 20 million cigarette stamps and 20 million liquor bottle seals. Leo Hoegh urged mayors and councils to revoke beer permits from violators and to block permits for wives or relatives of offenders. State Sen. Hart exited the governor race, allowing Ernest Palmer Jr. of Port Madison to enter the Republican contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Printing Board
Leo Hoegh
Stanley Hart
Keokuk
Ernest Palmer, Jr
Port Madison
Harthad
Will Entertain Progress Club at Mrs Kohler Home
Mrs Robert Kohler will entertain the Progress Club next Monday evening at her home. The study topic will be Windows of Worship with roll call My Favorite Hymn. Stories of Hymns We Love Mrs Harold Halverson Women of the Bible Mrs Lyle Light are listed as readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kohler
Progress Club
Windows of Worship
Harold Halverson
Women of the Bible
Lyle Light
Elgin O E S Holds Installation Amid Ceremony
The Elgin Chapter O E S met on Wednesday January 13 for installation of new officers. Mrs. Lester Gehring became Worthy Matron while Gordon Mosby was named Worthy Patron. A Rosary ceremony followed with floral garland for the matron and gifts from new officers. Out of town guests from Arlington Postville and nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
O. E.S
Allen Habeger
Harold Grimm
Habeger
Harley Seedorff
Arlington
Charles Gehring
Leo Schori
Louis Klingman
Lester Gehring
Gordon Mosby
Glen McKellar
Mel Kohjes Shi
Leo Grether
Mr. Grether
Star Point
Bobby
Karla
Hebeger
Gehiting
Harrison Roberts
Milton Schlein
Clinton Lammert
Grant Schultz
Rolinda Lammert
Postville
Trapped man rescued after hours in cold silo chute
A man spent several hours atop a silo in Corley while attempting to feed it when silage plugged the chute, blocking his exit. His wife located him and cleared the chute, enabling his descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corley
Arthoysen
Postal Work Exams Open at Elgin Post Office
Examinations for substitute clerk positions at the Elgin post office are available to local residents. The job offers a starting wage of 1.61 percent per hour. Veterans receive age limits waivers up to 50. Interested individuals should contact the civil service representative at the post office.
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Elgin Post Office
Civil Service
All Co Officers Out for Re election
The Elgin Echo reports that all present county officers will file nomination papers for re election. The only incumbent not up this year is Robt Wilson. Announcing are Hazel Gehring Elgin auditor W M Knox West Union treasurer Herbert Klammer West Union clerk of court Odney Oelberg West Union recorder Fred A House West Union sheriff J B Jim Niles West Union supervisor term starting Jan 2 1955 and Floyd Gilley Maynard supervisor starting Jan 2 1956. Co Atty Scott has made no announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo
Robt
Wilson
Board of Supervisors
Hazel Gehring
Elgin
W. M. Knox
West Union
Herbert Klammer
Odney Oelberg
Fred ‘A. House
Two Second Degrees To Be Given Friday
Silver Leaf Lodge schedules a special meeting for Friday evening to take two candidates through the second degree. All Masons and especially officers are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge
Jury Selected in Clayton County From Western Section
Clayton county residents from the western section named on the February jury panel include Louise Dennier Elgin George Chappel Volga Elmer Erb Postville Clarence Hoffman St Olaf Lavern Larson Postville Leonard Moore Elkader Gee Arlington Philman Peterson St Olaf Lloyd Bigler Postville Ralph Behrens St Point Vern Rugland St Olaf the only grand jurors from the western section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Louise Dennier
Elgin
George Chappel
Volga
Elmer Erb
Postville
Clarence Hoffman
St. Olaf
Lavern Larson
Leonhard Moore
Elkader
Gee
Oldfather
Arlington
Philman Peterson
Lloyd Bigler
Ralph Behrens
St. Point
Vern Rugland
Robin Sighted Feeding Birds Near Coon Rapids Home
Mrs Stella Goodrich of Coon Rapids fed birds when a robin appeared among visitors. Dispatches did not indicate if the bird was a last season survivor or the first arrival for next season.
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Robin
Stella Goodrich
Coon Rapids
Breeding Assn in Annual Meeting at Fayette
The Fayette County Co operative Breeding Assn holds its annual meeting at the Farm Bureau building Fayette on Tuesday morning January 26 at eleven. A free lunch and afternoon program follow. Rex Conn Cedar Rapids Gazette farm editor is guest speaker with Algg representatives and the Eastern Iowa Antificial Bre Sellers talking. Kiel president invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Rev Larson Family to Move to New Charge in April
The Rev. Percy Larson, Rolla tte North Dakota, spent an overnight with George Hanson. He visited Mabel Minnesota recently after accepting a call for the coming year. The Larson family plans to move in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Larson
Rollette
George Hanson
Mabel
Minn
Larson
Fellowship Meeting at Farmersburg
The Northeast Iowa Masonic fellowship meeting will be held at Farmersburg Friday evening January 29. Charles Benson and Elkaner will be the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
N. E. Iowa
Masonic Fellowship
Atarmersburg
Chas, Benson, Elkader
Lutheran Ladies Aid Postponed to Jan 28 in Legion rooms
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid has postponed their meeting to Thursday January 28. Hostesses are Mrs. Clarence Torkelson Mrs. Geo Hanson Mrs P J Anderson and Selman Green Jey, program chairman Mrs Elmer Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Legion Rooms
Mdms
Clarence Torkelson
Geo. Hanson
P. J.anderson
Selman Green- Jey
Elmer Meyer
Cherry Valley 4-H Pioneers Meet at Teddy Friederichs Home
The Cherry Valley 4-H Pioneers held a January meeting at Teddy Friederichs home. Members answered roll call with favorite sports, Eugene Lehman was chosen reporter, Leon Christen historian, and a discussion on animal nutrition followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Valley
Pion
Gers
Teddy Friederich
Eugene Lehman
Gerald
Bobby
Leon Christen
12 Years Ago Mrs Carl Hackmann Finds 1941 Kohler Ad
The piece notes Mrs Carl Hackmann discovered a 1941 Kohler grocery advertisement with prices such as 49b sack flour 1.48 sugar 57c apples 4b 19c Monarch coffee 25 cents per pound and a broom for 28 cents as part of the vintage listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hackmann
Kohler
Monarch
Annual Bank Meeting Held Monday Morning
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau met at the school house Jan. 13. The program included a trio and piano solo with talk on The National Debt and What It Means to Us. Stockholders at Elgin State Bank met, 244 shares represented, board re-elected, and condition reports showed gains. Officers and staff were announced with Max Thoma as president and Charles L Capper as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Lawrence Gehring
Harry Johnson
Lawrence Naylon
West Union
Donna Meinhard
Melvin Wangsness
Merle Bovis
Elgin State Bank
C. L. Capper
George Hanson
G. W. Mosby
F. C. Muehlethaler
Chos, Pollock
W. S. Rothlisberger
Max Thoma
G. J. Mosby
Chas. L. Capper
Nei Bberger
Aiet
L.L. Knudtson
Wadena
W. F.kohler
Robert E. Kohler
Peggy Helms
Belschner Buys Murray Hardware in Arlington
Wm. R. Pete Belschner of Clermont has purchased the Murray hardware store at Arlington. The sale closed last Tuesday January 12 with possession set for February 1. Inventory will occur before then and stock ordered once title passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R
Pete) Belschner
Clermont
Murray ‘Hardware
Arlington
Belschner
Clermont ‘Brick & Sand Hardware
Jean
Richard
Shaffer Enrolls at University of Hawaii
Capt J D Shaffer reports to the University of Hawaii and aims to graduate, possibly with his son born near Christmas. His sport is distance running, earned 63 all stars, won 16 and 26 mile races, and competes in several others. He runs 15 miles every other day and hopes for the 1954 Boston Marathon. Darwin Gilson lives nearby and visits weekends for talks about Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
J. D. Shaffer
University of Hawaii
J .D
Darwin Gilson
Elgin
Legion Auxiliary meeting and Fayette County Legion gathering
The Elgin American Legion Auxiliary holds a meeting on Thursday January 28 at 8 00 p m in the Legion room with initiation of new members. The Fayette County American Legion and Auxiliary meet in Oelwein on Tuesday January 26 at 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Room
Fayette County
Elgin Study Club Plans March of Dimes Drive
The Elgin Study Club met January 12 at Mrs Martin Wenger’s home with ten members present due to illness. Roll call and book review were held, and plans were made to sponsor the March of Dimes drive by placing boxes in local businesses. Mrs John Tillotson Mrs H D Yack and Mrs Charles Gehring were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Panth ers sweep Wadena in twin wins at home
On Friday January 15 Elgin Panther teams defeated both Wadena boys and girls on Wadena floor. Donna Robinson scored 32 for the Elgin girls in a 57 to 39 win while Messerli led the Wadena attackers with 27. Kenneth Crider paced Elgin boys to 67 to 26 victory with 13 points as Elgin built big leads through the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Panthers
Wadena
Donna ‘Robinson
Elgin
Panthers
Messerli
Kenneth Crider
Wadena Boys
Murray
Alden Pinney Undergoes Major Surgery in Missouri
Alden Piney of Benton, Missouri, underwent major surgery about two weeks ago and remains hospitalized at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Pinney reported he was still in room 226.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Piney
Benton, Mo
St. Francis Hospital
Cape Girardeau
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Wadena News
Randy Alderson
Dale Looby
Mrs
George. Alderson
Nancy
Clarence. Ruckdaschel
Harrison, Amarilo
Texas
Wm. M. Minihan
Usns
Tongue -Point
Astorid
Oregon
Patrick
Minihan
B.M. T.S. FT
Lackland Afb
San Antonio
Mahlon Lantz
Seattle
Wash
Maynard Lantz
Prairie du Chien
Town Tax Commission
Gladys Nelson
Newton
Nelson
Lorna L .Williams
Deg Moines
Polk County
Willard Tuecke
Guttenberg
Anaitornet Akers
Iowa State Printing ‘Board
Melvin Synhorst
David B. Long
Iowa Commerce Commission
Long
John Ropes
Elgin O. E. S
Union OF Soviet. Socialistic Republics
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
C. V
H Pioneers
Hawaii University
Adi
Alden Pinney
Bert Butikofer
Anthony ‘Bert
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