Band Mothers Meeting Highlights and Upcoming Events
The Wadena Band Mothers held a January 23 meeting with nine members present along with Mr. Ott and Mr. Goff. Madge Murray was named Ways and Means chair. Upcoming events include a Fayette band festival Saturday January 26 with two chaperones, a February 20 fine arts program in Wadena, a ticket sale contest for grades 3 4 5 and 6, and a preschool king and queen crowning. A special meeting is scheduled for February 15 and there will be no regular meeting that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott
Goff
Madge Murray
Wadena School News Honor Roll And Local Games
Wadina School lists semester honor roll recipients across grades seven through twelve, including Kathy Jones, Ruth Klingman, Gerald Bond, Robert Crow, Janet DeWald, and others. The article notes Wadena boys loss to Arlington 60 to 53 in the county tournament, upcoming road trip to Oran, junior high Arlington events, and a Jan 25 early bus departure. It also covers obituaries for Roy Leonhart, a brief society note on Mrs. Johnnie Erickson hosting the Little Hight club, and a burn injury incident involving Donald Sidles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadina
Kathy Jones
Ruth Klingman
Gerald Bond
Robert Crow
Janet DeWald
Carl Erickson
Dean Jennings
Erma Pritchard
Thomas Sniffin
Richard Wheeler
Nancy Whittens’baugh
Alan Davis
Wanda Gage
Degn
Wennings
Gary Rubéns
Sharon Shippy
Dianne Mattocks
Patricia Aeschuman
Mary Erickson
Jerry Livingston
Gloria Shippy
Gene Aylsworth
Della Davis
Joyce DeCook
Leigh Erickson
Keith Everett
James Rubens
Wadena
Arlington
Oran
Sid Corbin
Alice McElree
Roy Roy Leonhart
William
Cordelia Bulles Leonhart
Arli
Ia Foun
Iowa
Alls
Davis
Wayle
D. B. Stockwell
Elizabeth
San
Bernardino
Calif
Chris Leonhart
Coltor
DeLosa Burgett
Strawberry Point
Agnes Brown
Beloit
Kans
Presbyterian Church
John Reines
Leallen Knox
Fred Heiden
Charles Sniffin
Hervey Aeschliman
Ed Rafus John Flanagan
Bert Aylsworth
Iowa poultrymen adopt caged-layer system nationwide
More than 350 Iowa poultrymen now use the caged-layer system, reflecting a broader shift toward cage housing for laying hens. The move aims to improve efficiency and welfare standards while aligning with emerging industry practices across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Party Line Votes To Shape Iowa Legislature This Year
Indications point to party line votes becoming standard in Iowa's legislature this year, especially in the senate. GOP control clashes with a Democratic governor as caucuses rise and key appointments test party lines, with a liquor by the drink bill anticipated and reapportionment urged by both outgoing and incoming governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Senate
House
Leo A. Hoegh
Hoegh
Oliver Bennett
Harold Martin
Hamburg
Parole Board
Iowa
Herschel Loveless
Polio Porch Light Drive Sponsored by Local Clubs
The Elgin Study Club Tertia and Progress Clubs sponsor a polio porch light drive Friday evening January 25. Members meet at town hall at 7 30 with the fire siren to start illumination. A member will call for contributions or deliver to Mrs. Martin Wenger if away. Bills in senate to implement Iowa Tax Study Commission recommendations include abolition of personal property tax on household items such as furniture and TV sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Tertia ‘and
Progress Clubs
Town Hall
Martin Wenger
Iowa Tax Study Commission
Senate
X. T. Prentis
Elgin Fire Meeting Elects Officers and Discusses Water Supply
The Elgin annual firemen's meeting on January 21 re-elected Severin Blockhus as chief Joe Brackin as assistant chief and Alfred Boleyn as deputy chief Elmer Lantz was chosen second treasurer for the year The group debated the Co op fire plan noting the town’s main water supply struggles and the option to rebuild at the old site or relocate a new fire station and the need for city departments to hook up to the Turkey River for adequate pressure
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Severin Blockhus
Joe Brackin
Alfred Boleyn
Elmer Lantz
Treas
Elgin
Turkey
August Brause Hosts a Going Away Dinner
August Brause, 90, renowned for culinary skill and hospitality, gave a large chicken dinner at his west of Elgin home. The event honored neighbors the Melvin Engelharts, moving to a Decorah farm, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John Durscher, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Guyer, the Gene Knox family, Judge and Mrs. W. H. Antes, Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Halverson, Mrs. J. O. Anderson, Mrs. Inez Brackin, and the Engelhart family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Brause
Elgin
Brause
Melvin Engelhart
Decorah
John Durscher
Aubrey Guyer
Gene' Knox
Marion Busy Bees Hold January Club Meeting
The Marion Busy Bees met January 14 at Mrs. George Nickels home with eight members present. Agenda included a cash or corn lift for the 4-H camp in Boone and a talk on Be Sweet and Clean by Ruann Metzger. Demonstrations featured Reva and Marie Friederich on banding a gathered apron and Marion Christen on machine gathering. Darlene Hofer and Marie Friederich tied for best groomed girl. meeting now on the first Monday monthly. Guests were Mrs. Joe Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Will Friederich and Teddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regula
Marion Busy Bees
George Nickels
Boone
Ruann Metzger
Reva
Marie Friederich
Marion Christen
Darlene Hofer
Primary road fund spending outlined by Jova highway commission
The Jova highway commission says its 1956 primary road fund exhausts were followed by obligations of 10 623 155 from 1957 funds in the fifty six road program contracts. Calendar year 1957 expenditures from the primary road fund reached 77 023 432 while receipts totaled 86 400 277. As of January 1 the fund balance stood at 8 070 375, near the minimum to sustain operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jova’, Highway Commission
New Addresses Listed for Mrs. Alice Kiple in Dubuque
The notice lists Mrs. Alice A. Kiple as residing at 2220 Jackson St in Dubuque. The brief item notes an economical and effective approach and mentions Ada in association with the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice A. Kiple
Jackson St
Dubuque
Tigers Fall Short in Fayette County Tourney Final
Clermont-Elgin finished second in the Fayette county boys tournament at Fayette last week, losing 60-44 to West Union in the finals after edging Maynard 42-39 in the semifinals. Szemkus led West Union with 15 points while Olson scored 19 for Clermont-Elgin, who were hampered by limited free throws as West Union pulled away in the second half. Arlington claimed third place with a 48-47 win over Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Elgin
Fayette County
Fayette
Eres
Ceigerd
West Union
Maynard
Tigers
Keith Snodgrass
Jim Hanson
Merlin Chapman
Chapman
Tock
Snodgrass
Bill Szemkus
Bombers
C-E
Szemkus
Pace
Elliott Olson
Tiger
Arlington
Dancing Revived Here at Elgin Night Spot
Harry Frieden has hosted several dances above the lockers with good crowds and orderly behavior. The Mississippi Nite Hawks perform Friday February 1 bringing popular, old-time, western and Dixieland music. Elgin has long been a dance spot but the fire at the old opera house reduced events for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frieden
Mississippi Nite Hawks
Elgin
Elgin Lutheran Church Elects New Officers
The Elgin Lutheran Church members named officers including Don Fauser president Ernest Larson secretary Woodrow Reed treasurer and Mervin Hunsberger benevolence secretary Orvin Thompson deacon Glen Medberry Richard Hoffer trustees Ivan Torkelson chair board of education Edwin Loftsgard Reuben Schupbach and Far Seitz nominating committee Russell Wenger and Elmer Meyer auditing committee Custodians Russell Wenger and Mrs Ed Butikofer Ushers Ernest Friederich Ernest Larson Glen Medberry DeVere Halverson Dwayne Friden Edwin Loftsgard Otis Torkelson Earl Lembke Choir director Mrs Ivan Torkelson Organist Mrs Woodrow Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Church Congregation
Don Fauser
Ernest Larson
Sec'y
Woodrow Reed
Treas
Mervin
Hunsberger
Benevolence
Orvin Thompson
Glen Medberry
Richard Hoffer
Ivan Torkelson
Chm
Edwin Loftsgard
Reuben ‘Schupbacn
Far
Elmer Meyer
Russell Wenger
Ed Butikofer
Ernest ‘Friederich
DeVere Halverson
Dwayne Frieden
Edwin ‘Loftsgard
Otis Torkelson
Earl Lembke
Ill and Hospitalized Minor Surgery Crayton Ash
Crayton Ash was a patient at Postville hospital Saturday and Sunday for minor surgery. He was transferred to West Union Hospital. Mrs. Wm. Moore was admitted to West Union hospital Tuesday evening as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayton Ash
Postville Hospital
West Union Hospital
Wm. Moore
Service news address for two US Army personnel
In Service New Address, Pvt Merie W Kingman US 55590195 Btry A Ist Bn Ist MATNG Regt Fort Chaffee Ark Address Pvt John F Staffen hagen US 55590191 Btry A Ist Bn Ist F A Tag Regt Fort
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merié W. Kingman
Fort Chaffee
Ark
Pvt
John F. Staffenhagen
Ist
F. A. Tag. Regt
Iowa Crop Improvement Day set for Feb 12 at ISU
The annual Iowa Crop Improvement Day is scheduled for February 12 at Iowa State College. Participants will hear talks on crop improvement, with demonstrations and guidance from ISU faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
Elgin State Bank Holds Annual Meeting
Elgin State Bank stockholders held their annual meeting Monday morning at the bank. Four hundred forty shares were represented. profits rose while expenses rose, with a 10 percent dividend approved. Directors re-elected include C L Capper and G J Mosby, plus new director Laurence Knudtson. Directors organized Monday afternoon naming Thoma president Capper vice president Mosby executive VP Knudtson cashier and Wadena manager, with additional officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Prox
Max Thoma
G. J. Mosby
Laurence Knudtson
Wadena
C.L. Capper
Geo. Hanson
F. C. Muehlethaler
Thos. F. Pollock
W. S
W. F. Kohler
Guest Speaker at Com Club Meeting in West Union
John Moorman of Interstate Power Company spoke at the Community Club meeting on how the Iowa Development Commission aids towns in locating small industries. The group planned to send Edward Klingman with Doyla Jarney and Moorman to a two day commission meeting for information to attract more businesses. FC Welch chaired, Kohler secretary. Membership committee named. reports showed slight year end gains. February plan calls for sewerage proposition discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moorman
Interstate Power Company
West Union
Iowa Development Commission
Edward Klingman
Doyla Jarney
Mr. Moorman
Commission
F. D. Welch
W. F. Kohler
Lyle Light
Chm
Harold Halverson
Cattle on Feed January 1 Hits Record High
Cattle on feed January 1 are estimated at a record high of 1,295,000 head, up 9 percent from a revised 1,188,000 the year before and 28 percent above the 1946-55 ten year average of 1,014,000.
Camp Fire Girls Meet and Polk Fund Donation
The Camp Fire girls met Friday January 18 with Ada Kay Falk. In the business meeting it was decided to donate 2 dollars to the polio fund. Lunch was at the Elgin Grill followed by games. Next meeting set for February 4 at Karen Klingman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Kay Falk
Elgin Grill
Karen Klingman
Illyria 4-H Hosts Gun Safety Night at Dads Breakfast
Illyria 4-H Club met Monday January 7 at Illyria Church to hear Mr. Ashby on gun safety. A pancake supper for fathers preceded the meeting, with mothers baking pancakes and Ann Miles filing the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nlyria 4-H
Illyria Church
Ashby
Echo Notice Cited for Readers to Report It
The Echo urges readers to report sightings or references to the item titled It, encouraging tips and tips to authorities. readers should stay vigilant and share any relevant details with editors.
Christmas Greeting Misrouted in Mail Mixup
The Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Steinman received a Christmas greeting sent from Newark Ohio on December 18 that had been missent to Honolulu Hawaii before arriving.
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E. G. Steinman
Newark
Ohio
Honolulu
Hawaii
Auxiliary Activities Report From January Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 15 with Mrs. George Boyle as secretary. Thank you notes were read for Christmas gifts. Five dollars was sent to the March of Dimes and cookies were mailed to the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. Elgin will host the February county meeting. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. John Anderson, and Mrs. Clara Baumgartner. Mrs. C B Schori was appointed to purchase needed items for the Auxiliary rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
George Boyle
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Elgin
John Anderson
Clara Baumgartner
C. B. Schori
Anniversary Sale Marks Seven Years of Moore’s Elgin Shop
Wm. Moore celebrates seven years in Elgin with an anniversary sale this weekend as he begins his eighth year. He started with a small stock at the current location and has expanded regular stock about eightfold. New fixtures were installed about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moore
Elgin
Mr. Moore
Fred Gernand Retires From Volga Creamery Work
Fred Gernand, longtime butter maker for 37 years, resigns effective April 1. He led the Volga creamery to top standing in northeast Iowa and earned awards in national, state, and district contests for his butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gernand
Volga
Gernand
Volga Creamery
Iowa
Town farmers urged to provide layers with ample clean water
Town farmers should supply their layers with plenty of fresh water to ensure high eye production as stated by local agriculture officials. The guidance emphasizes constant access to clean water to maintain flock health and productivity.
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Wadena News
Johnnie Erickson
Little Hight
Pearl Johnson
Aulden Wilson
Dawson ‘Clark
Lester Weaver
Red Rock
New Mexico
Elmer Struss
Donald Sidles
Terris Farm
Iowa Presa Association
Marion
Joe Olson
Will Frisderich
Teddy
Helen Christen
Ada
West Union Fayette Co. Champs
Elgin Lutheran Church
Elgin Community Club
L. L. Knudtson
Com
Camp Fire News
Cheryl Pinney
Scribe
Illyria
Club
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