Community Club Meeting at Wadena Held in Presbyterian Basement
The regular monthly gathering of the Wadena Community Club took place in the basement of the Presbyterian church on Tuesday. A short program featured committee reports, fundraising for a skat rink drive, and plans to boost membership. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Club hosted a separate meeting at Mrs A G Herrling’s home with prayer and devotions, twenty members, and eleven guests. Dorcas Society members met at Mrs Arthur Thomas’s home for a business meeting and bake sale planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Avas
Presbyterian Church
Francisé: Moore
Leallen Knox
Moore
Robé Yhan
Presbyterian Ladies’ Club
A. G. Herrling
Arthur, Herrling
Earl Cooley
Presbyteria
Charles Winter
G. W. Wilson
J. S. Thlecky
Wilson
Alaska
Telesky
Southern Mountains
Eatortaina Dorcas Society
Arthur Thomas
Dorcas Society
Arthur ‘Thomas
Johnnie Erickson
Ed Gernand
Rey
Ilke
Luther College prepares Brandt Hall for February occupancy
Furniture and fixtures will be placed in Brandt Hall to ready the new girls dormitory for the second semester opening February 1. All rooms will be occupied by current residents and new applicants enrolling February 1. Brandt Hall is a four story, fireproof building with a basement on the Luther campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandt Hall
Luther College
Luther
John C Wells in Hospital in Clinton
John C Wells of Camanche, known as Al to friends, has been in Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton since early last week and was to undergo surgery on Monday or Tuesday. No further word has been received. The Wells family formerly lived here and has many friends in Higganum and Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wells
Final organ lesson voyage to Waterloo noted
Mrs G. S and Carol led Marlen and Roberta Mosby with Ruth Tillotson Lauretta Gilson and Mrs LeRoy Steele to Waterloo on Monday for their last organ lesson at Shanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Most
Carol
Marlen
Roberta Mosby
Ruth Tillotson
Lauretta Gilson
LeRoy Steele
Waterloo
Shanks
GOP Day Dinner to Open Iowas 1950 Fund Drive
The Iowa Republican party plans a February 16 Des Moines dinner as the opening event of its 1950 fund raising campaign. Senator Knowland of California is billed as principal speaker. The event costs 25 dollars a plate and aligns with the GOPs push as the Jackson Day dinner tradition in Iowa. Myron J. Bennett of Des Moines Public Safety announces a gubernatorial bid, switching from Republican to independent Democrat, aiming at the primaries. Thompson and Hickenlooper loom in the Senate race with Hickenlooper likely seeking reelection. The piece notes drunk driving as a major cause of fatal accidents, 549 deaths in 1949, and reports the removal of the old exposition building at the state fair for safety. Housing values in 1949 rose, with 3,826 new homes and 29.2 million dollars in new construction in Town. The report ends with 20 more homes remodeled in 1949.
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Iowa Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
Senator Knowland
Calif
Far East
Formosa
Iowa
Democratic
Demos
Myron J. Bennett
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Division of Public Health Engineering
Iowa Department of Health
Death of Mrs Caroline Bauman Reported in Grand Junction
Word was received by Elgin friends that Mrs. Caroline Bauman of Grand Junction Colorado died Monday evening January 29 The Bauman family formerly lived on the farm now owned by H W Helms The children all reside in the west
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Elgin
Caroline Bauman
Grand Junction
Colorado
Bauman
H.W. Helms
Rainbow Worthy Advisor Installed by West Union Assembly
Marlene Mosby of Elgin was installed Worthy Advisor for the Rainbow for Girls during a candle lighted ceremony on January 16. Officers installed included Genevieve Dunkle as Worthy Advisor and Judith Smith as Worthy Associate Advisor, with family members and local attendees from Elgin and Volga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Assembly
Rainbow
Marlene Mosby
Elgin
Genevieve Dunkle
Marilyn Foote
Shirley Weston
Doran Meyer
Marlene
G J. Mosby
Les Grether
Volga
Roberta Mosby
Judith Smith
Waucoma
Worthy Asso
Iane Elsheimer
Charity
Mona Jensen
Hope
Marilyn Jensen
Mardella Halverson
Justine Sturch
Barbara Bastian
Recorder
Débbich Schatz
Ruth Grether
C. J. Robinson
Donna
Janice Schori
Karen Kiple
Mary Brackin
Mildred Habeger
Myrtle Kohler
Rose Wolf
Betty Light
Augusta Schori
Is It Poison Possibility Threatens Local Pets
Rod Imholdt reports his Cocker Spaniel vanished weeks ago and a Terrier at the Harry Johnson home died suddenly. Neighbors fear poisoned bait may be involved and urge caution to place any bait where pets cannot reach it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Imholdt
Harry Johnson
Improvement in Roy Steele Store with New Ceiling
Improvements to Roy Steele's store include a new Nu-Wood block ceiling and a lowered ceiling. Rumor says William Moore of Cedar Rapids has rented the building and plans to open a variety store, though no formal plans have been announced.
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Roy Steele
Lyle Light Recaps Evansville IH Factory Trip
Lyle Light returned Friday from a factory trip to Evansville Indiana sponsored by the International Harvester Co. He reports an enjoyable and instructive visit as factory demonstrators showed and explained the new features of the 1950 refrigeration line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Light
Evansville
Ind
International Harvester Co
Clermont and Elgin Coal Shortage Reported
A radio broadcast warned of an acute coal shortage in Clermont while local lumber firms indicated only stoker coal was scarce. Gordon Hoop, Burgess Dugstad Lumber Car manager, said shipments from mines this week should ease Clermont's supply. Elgin's Schori & Kuster Lumber Co. reported the situation not yet critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
The
Echo
Gordon Hoop
Burgess“‘Dugstad Lumber
C .B. Schori
Schori & Kuster Lumber. Co
Elgin
Beho
Rural TB Seal Sale Totals Reported By Local Chair
Mrs Walter Follett, rural township chair, reports total receipts about seven dollars more than last year. One hundred ten letters sent, twelve returned seals without money. M J Blockhus first to respond. Public response appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Follett
M. J. Blockhus
Legion Sponsors Dance at Elgin Opera House Feb 7
Advance tickets are on sale for the Elgin Legion bene fit dance to be held February 7 at the opera house. An advertisement and orchestra details will be announced in the Echo next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion
Opera House
Echo
General WSCS Meeting Set for February 2
The general meeting of the W S C S will be held Thursday Feb 2 at the home of Mrs. R P Strauch. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Albert Schorl Mrs Alics Winkler Mrs H B Gilson and Mrs Clifton Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WS. C. S
R. P. Strauch
Albert Schorl
Alics Winkler
H. B. Gilson
Clifton Powell
Lease of Postoffice Building and Local Deeds in Elgin
Lease agreement for Gordon J Mosby to U 8 4 Postoffice building in Elgin on L 12 B1 from November 1949 to November 1959. Deed transfers list Wm H Pollock to Mrs Elma Christen with one dollar, plus lot details Lts and 2 B 8 Forbes Second Add in Elgin. New car registrations show 33-4552 Guy Williams Cler Mont Ford 4 door 1950 33-4721 Russell Wenger Elgin Ford Conv 1950 33-4758 John Nydegger Elgin Plymouth Coupe 1950. Mr and Mrs John McMillan hosted a 500 party Monday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Herbert Haas Mr and Mrs Don Fauser Mr and Mrs Oliver Torkelson Janice Delores Harry Everett Swen Swenson Ener Meyer. The party celebrated Mrs Fausers birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Williams
Clermont
Ford
Russell Wenger
Elgin
Ford Conv
John Nydegger
Plymouth
John McMillan
Herbert Haas
Don Fauser
Oliver Torkelson
Janice and
Delores
Harry Everett
Swen Swenson
Ener Meyer
Fauser
Pleasant Valley Club Named Sharpshooters
The Pleasant Valley Livestock 4-H club met at the Gehring home January 16 selecting Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters as the club name. Plans for the February 11 county party were made with a committee of Alien Frieden, Gerald Blockhus, and Joyce and Grace Gehring in charge of a skit. Gerald Brockhus spoke on Using Feed Wisely. The club will send $3 to the National Youth Exchange and ended with games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Livestock 4-H
Lawrence ‘Gehring
Pleasant Valley
Alien Frieden
Gerald Blockhus
Joyce
Grace Gehring
Schreiners Sell Out Photo Studio at West Union
Mr and Mrs Clayton Schreiner sold their West Union photo studio to Leroy Shogren of Waukon who took ownership last week. Schreiners had run the business since December 1946 and invite patrons to extend the same welcome to the new owner as they depart for Denison where he manages an ER co op.
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Clayton Schreiner
West Union
Leroy Shogren
Waukon
Schreiner
Dennison
ER. E. A
Cindy
Hits
Schreiners
Annual Meeting Today At Gunder Cheese Factory
Henry T. Olson secretary treasurer of the Gunder Cooperative Cheese Factory sends notices for the annual meeting to be held today January 28 at the factory office Directors will be elected and other yearly routine business transacted Their report of operations appears in this weeks Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Olson
Gunder Cooperative Cheese Factory
Echo
Auxiliary Sponsors March of Dimes Drive in Elgin
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a March of Dimes collection in Elgin with containers in all business places. The drive is extended a few days beyond January 31 due to late start to support the fight against infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin
Robinsons Entertain Faculty And Guests At Home
Mr and Mrs J Robinson hosted faculty members and Mrs Paul Zurbriggen along with B Schori and R E Kohler at their home on Saturday evening. The gathering included games of canasta and lunch. Mrs Carrie Steele attended a dinner Monday evening at the F D Yacks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robinson
Paul Zurbriggen
B. Schori
R. E. Kohler
Thei
Carrie Steele
F. D. Yack
Town Valuation Up Tax Millage Drops Across Counties
County Auditor Hazel Gehring notes Fayette county taxpayers will pay less overall despite higher assessments. Clermont up 94 650 from 476 095 to 570 745 allows millage drop from 58 561 in 1948 to 49 742 in 1949. Elgin millage falls 22 466 to 69 615 while assessments rise from 406 074 to 547 184. Wadena millage slight drop as assessments rise from 170 048 to 192 253, keeping tax picture steady. School levies differ due to Clermonts larger taxing district.
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Hazel Gehring
Fayette County
Clermont
Elgin
Gehr
Ing
Wadena
Ciepmont
Wadenaere
Cub Scouts Hold Pack Meeting at School House
The first pack meeting of the year was held Wednesday evening at the school house. Parents attended, including Alvin Lehman, Louis Becker Jr, David Grove, Curtis Gilson and Kent Falk, who all received Bobcat pins. Richard Frieden and William Torkelson Jr received previously earned awards. A short program featured an orchestra with boys making their own instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Lehman
Louis ‘Becker, Jr
David Grove
Curtis Gilson
Kent Falk
Richard Frieden
William Torkelson, Jr
Farmers Move Jack Konichek Family to New Castalia Farm
The Konichek family moved Monday to their newly purchased farm near Castalia after tenancing the Schneider farm south of Elgin. The Roland Gruver family now occupies the former Gruver property, which had been rented from Albert Dummermuth. Don Reeder purchased the farm now vacated by the Gruvers and moved in at week’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Konichek
Castalia
Schneider
Elgin
Roland Gruver
Gruvers
Albert Dummermuth
Don Reeders
Funeral services for Minnie Baldwin in Illyria
Mrs Minnie Baldwin widow of Marion Baldwin will receive funeral rites at the Illyria church on Friday afternoon January 27 at 2:00 p m The deceased had resided at the Western Old People's Home in Cedar Falls in recent years
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Illyria Church
Ternoon
Minnie Baldwin
Marion Baldwin
Western Old People’s Home
Cedar Falls
Frost Depth Reaches Eighteen Inches Near Elgin
Cemetery caretaker H. D. Yack notes ground frost around 18 inches deep while Bell Telephone Co. crews dig east of Elgin. Typically frost at this time runs about twice that depth.
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H. D. Yack
Bell Telephone Co
Elgin
Elgin Study Club Meets at Mrs Mosby Home
The Elgin Study Club gathered last Tuesday evening at Mrs. G. J. Mosby's residence. The program included roll call, a good reading, and a book review of "Especially Father" by Gladys Faber with Mrs. L. L. Kiple presenting.
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Elgin
G. J. Mosby
Gladys Faber
L. L. Kiple
Elgin Panthers Lose Twice in Arlington and Garnaville
Elgin boys fell 43 25 at Arlington as Howard scored 20 and Nus led Arlington with 12. Girls trailed 32 15 with Grimm top for Elgin at 6. free throws blamed for poor 3 of 22. In Garnaville, boys lost 36 27 as Koehner tallied 14 for Garnaville and Hangen 10 for Elgin. Paul Smith injured thumb. Panthers girls lost 51 12 with Grimm scoring 6 for Elgin while Decker led Garnavillo with 22.
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Elgin
Arlington
Jake Howard
Focals
Panthers
Howard
Arlington Nus
Grimm
Astor
Areington
Garnaville
Elgin Panthers
Koehner
Jack Hangen
Scouts Hike Near Leland Capper Site Finds New Cook Method
Scouts led by Leland Capper hike north of Bigin Saturday afternoon. They cooked dinner over an open fire using the aluminum foil method, new to most. The group is uniforming themselves and requests former Scouts with uniforms or parts to return them now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Capper
Bigin
Giles Martin Home Again After Hospital Visit
Giles Martin returned January 11 from the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines where he was kept a few days for a check up. He is expected to return again in three months for a follow up. It has been about six months since he first sought treatment for a bad knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Martin
Veterans’ ‘Hospital
Des Moines
Use Our Want Ads Regularly for Reputation Building
A short classifieds note urging readers to use want ads consistently to build recognition and trust. It emphasizes repetition as a strategy for establishing a lasting presence in the local market. The message appeals to advertisers and small businesses seeking steady exposure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Wells
Edgewine
Mri Franklin
Reeserett
U.S. A
Rome Court
Gop
Sen. Bourke
B. Hickenlooper
Thompson
Hickenlooper
Muscatine
L. B. Cunningham
Fair Sec’y
Rainbow Worthy
Clermont and Elgin
Legion
WSCS
Gordon J. Mosby
Et al
U. 8
Postoffice
Wm. H. Pollock
Elma Christen
Forbes
Pleasant Valley Club
Gunder Cheese Factory
March of Dimes
Cub Scouts
Illyria
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