Obituary for Clyde Bond Held at Presbyterian Church
Clyde Laverne Bond died January 20 at forty eight. Funeral services conducted by Rev. John Reiners at the Presbyterian Church in Wadena, with church choir and organist Leallen Knox. Interment in Wadena cemetery. Survived by widow Alta Floyd Bond and daughter Verda Schimka, plus parents, siblings, and extended family. Bond spent most of life near Wadena and suffered from multiple sclerosis.
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Clyde Bond
Presbyterian’ Church
John Reiners
Leallen ‘Knox
Russell Jennings
Cecil Everett
Lyle ‘Voshell
Sid Corbin
Bert Aylsworth
Tom Griffin
Wadena
Clyde Laverne Bond
Robert and
Elva Bond
Alta Floyd
Verda Schimka
Junction City
Kans
Wilfred
Merl
Robert
Ethel Anderman
Arlington
Mildred Monahan
Waterloo
Maxine Patsche
West Union
Jean Shea
Strawberry Point
Governor Loveless Treads Cautiously in First Weeks
Governor Loveless in his first weeks in office treads carefully amid a Republican dominated legislature. He proposes a liaison committee to aid him through the session and asks lawmakers to name their own committee. He sought a joint committee on liquor control but was rebuffed by the lieutenant governor and speaker, choosing to let the legislature speak for itself.
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Loveless
Committees Named and Inaugural Messages Highlight 1957 Session
Senate and House appoint leaders with Nichoas Mooty names on committees. Top chairs include Watson Prentis Stuart Moligan Elwood in senate and Paul Carson Lisle Goode Hanson Whitney in house. Loveless inaugural speech 40 minutes versus 34 and 39 in past. Des Moines recall bill advances in senate. Grimestead leads election reform panel. Possible wider city government impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
W. H. Nicholas
W. L. Mooty
Harry Watson
Sanborn
Appropriations
R. T. Prentis
MrAgg Iways and
Means
W. C. Stuart
Chariton
Judiciary
Wilbur Moligan
Grinkell
Frank D. Elwood
Cresco
House
George Paul
Brooklyn
Robert Carson
Independence
Vern Lisle
Clarinda
Ways and Means
Dewey Goode
Bloomfield
Roads
A. C. Hanson
Inwood
W.E. Whitney
Aurelia
Des Moines
Jacob Grimestead
Lake Milly
Grimestead
Senate Election Reform Committee
Democratic leaders sponsor bill to settle doctors hospital feud
Democratic floor leaders back a bill filed in the House aimed at resolving the clash between town physicians and hospitals. The controversial measure continues to rage as the dispute persists.
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House of Representatives
Study Club Met Tuesday January 22 Event Summary
Mrs R P Strauch hosted the Elgin Study Club with sixteen members attending a nature article talk. Guest speaker Wesley Ashby Fayette county conservation officer spoke on conservation. Program chairs were Mrs W C Falk and Mrs Fred C Muehlthaler. Towels hemmed by Iowa blind women were distributed by Mrs Ed Medberry. Next meeting set for February 5 at Mrs Clara Baumgartner’s home.
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R. P. Strauch
Elgin
Wesley Ashby
Fayette County
Fayette
W. C. Falk
Fred C. Muehlethaler
Iowa
Ed Medberry
Clara ‘Baumgartner
All Welcome New Industries
Edward Klingman noted Elgin was not alone in seeking new industries as Iowa towns gathered 800 attendees at Des Moines for the Iowa Development Commission meeting. Speakers stressed essentials to attract industry including clean streets attractive shops good schools churches housing transportation and ample utilities.
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Edward Klingman
Elgin
Iowa
Iowa Development Com
Des Moines
Mr. Klingman
Appreciative Boy Thanks Echo Readers From Iowa City Vet Hospital
Wm. Butikofer a patient at the Vets hospital in Iowa City writes to praise the Echo weekly. He says the paper helps him keep tabs on neighbors and friends and extends thanks for the kindness shown through cards and letters during his long hospitalization.
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Butikofer
Vets’ Hospital
Iowa City
Income Tax Filing Dates for Farmers
Farmers who did not file a federal estimated tax by January 15 must file final returns by February 15. If an estimate was filed by January 15 the final return is due by April 15. State income tax returns are due by April 30. Information on self employment and social security is included in the federal tax term.
Walnut log shipments proceed from Elgin station
Over 20 carloads of walnut logs have been shipped from Elgin via the CRI&P Ry for Evansville Indiana this fall and winter. Logs go to a firm that makes veneer material for furniture companies. Station agent Hendrickson says the Jogging company expected about 30 carloads in a year.
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Elgin
CRI. & P. Ry
Evansville
Ind
Hendrickson
March of Dimes Drive Report by Mrs Wenger
Mrs Martin Wenger reports that 196 50 has been collected for the March of Dimes. If you have not been solicited please give your contribution to Mrs Martin Wenger. A final report will be given later. The women are asked to sponsor the coffee parties again.
Eastern Star school of instruction at West Union
West Union Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a school of instruction Tuesday afternoon February 5 at one oclock with Mrs M Dosland New Hampton as district instructor A school of inspection will be held in the evening at 8 Elgin Chapter is invited to attend.
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West Union
Order of Eastern Star
M. ©. Dosland
New Hampton
Elgin
Valley High Named New Clermont-Elgin High School
The school board at its last meeting chose Valley High as the name for the new high school. After considering many suggestions the board found Valley High the most descriptive and euphonious option.
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Clermont-Elgin
Valley High
Bojo Counterfeit Twenty Triggers FBI Check on Iowans
Two Iowa couples, Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth and Mr and Mrs Floyd Dummermuth, faced a Chicago depot lunchroom scare when a waitress found a counterfeit twenty. Police alerted the FBI to verify the bill’s genuineness, leading to a confirmation weeks later that the note was counterfeit but the travelers were not charged. The incident arose as bogus twenties circulated in Chicago with the same serial number, prompting checks at all outlets.
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U. S
Herbert Dummermuth
Floyd Dummermuth
Chicago
Florida
Progress Club Seashore Theme Shell Craft Meeting
The Progress Club met January 22 at Mrs. E. J. Klingman’s home with sixteen members presenting shells. Mrs. Lorence Mueh lethaler reviewed John D Fitzgerald’s I Married a Mormon. Members made shell earrings and gift cards, and a penny march was held for each painting. A guest, Mrs. Orran Bane, gave a shellcraft demo. Next meet is a silent auction February 4 at the Baptist Church with hostesses listed.
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Dhe-Programe
Cab
Puasday
E. J. Klingman
Lorence Muehlethaler
John D.fitzgerald
Orran Bane
Baptist Church
Harry Johnson
Harold Halverson
Elmer Meyer
Arthur Lantz
Criders to Visit Rialto California This Week
Dr and Mrs R A Crider plan to depart Wednesday for Rialto California to stay with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs B D Keith. They will tour local points of interest and expect a three week trip.
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R. A. Crider
Rialto
Calif
B. D. Keith
Repair Work Brightens Falth’s Garage Show Room
The floor blocks were painted in contrasting colors in a slow tedious job led by Jake Henninger who endured with patience and a knee pad. Harry Frieden expanded his superette by removing the corridor to the locker rooms and a closet and plans to modify the south wall later to create more space.
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Falth
Jake Henninger
Harry Frieden
News Travels Fast in Montclair Fire Loss Reported
Victor Otley of Upper Montclair sent a Herald Tribune clipping to W C Falk about a Co op fire on January 14. The New York World Telegram and others ran a front page story crediting a $100,000 loss, though local manager Keith Kohler had not yet confirmed the figure.
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Victor Otley
Upper Montclair
N. J
New York Herald-Tribune
W. C. Falk
Otley
F. C. Muehlethaler
New York World Telegram
P. F. Zoschkes
Keith Kohler
Fo Celebrate Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Otto Gisleson celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Sunday February 3. Hours are 1 30 to 4 30 in the afternoon and 7 30 to 9 30 in the evening. Everyone is welcome.
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Otto Gisleson
High School Building Nearing Completion in 1957
The Elgin Co op building rebuilt after January 14 fire is near finish with masonry work by mid February. Foreman L R Galvin says bricklayers finish in two weeks, plasterers in three, carpenters starting wood trim. total plan to complete by July 1 1957. The project includes 12 classrooms plus shop band science homemaking and more with extensive cement sand gravel tile brick and concrete blocks used.
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Elgin Co-op
Milt G. Webb
Henry Holzer
Charles
L. R. Galvin
P. L. Caron Co
Galvinay
Social Security Outreach in West Union February 5 and 19
A Social Security representative will visit the West Union courthouse on February 5 and February 19 from 10:00 to 12:00. Self employed claimants must bring a full 1956 tax return copy and proof of payment. wage earners should provide 1956 W-2 forms. Proof of date of birth is required. Beneficiaries with taxable earnings must continue paying Social Security tax beyond age 72 if still working.
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Waterloo Social Security Office
West Union
Court House
Social Security Administration
Internal Revenue Service
WSCS Meets Feb 7 at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at the church on Thursday February 7. Hostesses will be Mrs John Tillotson and Mrs Rex Mulford Worship time led by Mrs G J Mosby and program presented by Mrs Clara Kuster.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
John Tillotson
Rex Mulford
G. J. Mosby
Clara Kuster
Purchases More Land by Carl Hackmann Near Kohls Home
Carl Hackmann recently purchased 3 12 acres of land from Mrs. Wm Kohls, located just west of the Kohls residence. Hackmann previously owned an acreage in the same area that was subdivided into town lots, most of which now have houses.
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Carl Hackmann
Wm. Kohls
Kohls
Mr. Hackmann
Death of Emil Gulsvig at Marion Lutheran Church
Emil Gulsvig died Monday afternoon at Marion Lutheran Church after a three week illness. He passed away Friday night at Postville hospital. A life sketch will be published later.
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Marion Lutheran Church
Emil Gulsvig
Postville Hospital
Prayer for Courage and Faith from Judge Youngdahl
A personal prayer attributed to United States District Judge Luther W. Youngdahl in Washington asks for strength to endure daily life, fidelity to fellow humans, generosity, and resolve to face treachery and ingratitude without cowardice. The plea seeks calm, steadfast heart and moral steadiness amid harm.
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Luther W. Youngdahl
United States
Washington, D. C
Lions Club Scout Awards Meeting in Elgin
Lions Club held a Monday night scout awards event with about five attendees and guests. Maynard Lantz joined as a new member. pancake day funds were reported with receipts of 230.60 and 145.12 left for community welfare. Den Mothers and Cub Scouts were honored, Wolf and Bobcat badges awarded, and second class badges granted to Robert Zurbriggen Wim Stephenson Russell Wede and Kenneth Klingman. Dick Denzler spoke on scouting. Dr. Wolf introduced him, praising his long support of Elgin scouting.
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Wadena
J. C. Probert
Russell Jones
Fayette
Robert Klingman
Faye Whittenbaugh
Presbyterian Choir
Leallen ‘Knox
Mardelle Keefer
Barbara Yearous
Marie Staade
Arlene ‘Voshell
Joan Boleyn
Elgin Lions Club
Maynard Lantz
Sheldon Boyle
Lions Club
Robert Kohler
den Mathers
Leon Shepard
Robert Chapman
Dick Denzler
Oelwein
Robert Zurbriggen
Wim Stephenson
Russell Wede
Kenneth Klingman
John Mitts
Dick Meinhard
Mr. Denzler
Dr. Wolf
Scout Board of Review
Elgin
Eagle Grove Man Given 10 Day Jail Term for Driving on Flooded Ice
An Eagle Grove man received a 10 day jail sentence after driving across a newly flooded ice rink in the town. The incident prompted authorities to enforce the penalty, reflecting safety concerns over frozen surfaces.
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Eagle Grove
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Leo Herriman
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Wadena Wonder Workers
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Maureen Baldwin
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Annalee Aeschliman
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