Wadena Cub Pack 126 Meets for Merit Awards
Wadena Cub Pack 126 and Pack 120 held their monthly meeting with a picnic in the town park. Cubs earned Wolf and Bear badges and arrows for various achievements, and an 8 ball intra-den game ended 4 to 4 on the school diamond. Mrs Bud AshleyHeyward visiting relatives. Fayette County Legion and Auxiliary met in the Legion hall with reports on Boys and Girls State. Mr and Mrs Robert Klingman and family provided musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Path
Wadena
Randy ,Alderson
Pat Sniffin
Phillip Ott
John Sniffin
Donald Chapman
Allen Knox
Dale Looby
den I
den IL
Bud Ashley
Heyward
Wis
Mike Tynan
Omaha
Nebr
Otto Herrling
Fayette County
Real Estate Transfers And Marriages In Area Notices
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds among Perry Dewey and wife to La Vanda Squires in Arlington Park Assn Add. Elmer J. Thompson to Maynard Buroden. Logan Wilson Estate to Mellors Boys. Norma Zimmerman to E A Schmidt in Arlington Park Add. Ralph Affenstein to Robert M Lambert. Edwin A Gunderson to Anna Maria Gunderson. License to Wed names Max Eugene Gernand and Barbara Jean Barrack of Volga. Edward P Savage and Florence L Higgins. Thomas Barker and Donna Thompson. Leo M Baldwin and Mary Alice Putz. Edwin W Hunter and Jane M Dennler. Vehicle and property mentions include a Davidson motorcycle, Norma H Lickiss Buick, The Falb Co Cadillac, and a contract between Harry Staake and Alvin Thiese. Bill of Sale covers Maria Gunderson and all personal property and livestock in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Dewey
la Vanda Squires
Park Assn
Arlington
Elmer J. Thompson
Maynard Buroden
Logan Wilson
Pauline Ainsworth
Mellors Boys
Herriman Add
Wadena
Norma Zimmerman
E. A. Schmidt
WDE
Add
Ralph Affenstein
Robert
M. Lambert
Edwin A. Gunderson
Anna Maria Gunderson
Max
Eugene "Gernand
Volga
Barbara Jean Barrack
Edward P. Savage
Florence L. Higgins
Oelwein
Thomas Barker
Donna Thompson
West Union
Leo M. Baldwin
Mary Alice Putz
Waucoma
Edwin W. Hunter
Hiawatha
Jane M. Dennler
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Airman S/Sgt Donald Sutter Returns Home
Completes Air Service S/Sgt Donald Sutter arrives home Friday from Parke Air Force Base California after sixteen months in service stationed in Okinawa Japan and Formosa as a jet engine mechanic.
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Donald Sutter
Parke Air Force Base
Calif
Okinawa
Japan
Formosa
Tax Revenue Up As Iowa State Income Sales Tax Changes
State tax revenue from sales and income taxes will rise by about 10 million in the year ending June 30, with 5.41 million more in the last 11 months for the general sales tax. Individual income tax receipts also exceed last year by about 3.34 million, as more residents file returns. The sales tax drops to 2 percent after a veto on extending the higher rate, per Governor Loveless, fulfilling a campaign pledge.
Introducing Dennis A. Stutrud
Dennis A. Stutrud, born April 9 1932 in Devils Lake North Dakota, will be ordained and begin services at Elgin and Highland Lutheran Churches. He is a Concordia College graduate and Luther Seminary alumnus, married to Carolyn Olson, with installation set for mid July as his first pastorate unfolds amid political tensions over legislative pressure on the road commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis A. Stutrud
Devils Lake
No. Dek
Bethany
Lutheran Church
Derrick
No. Dak
Edmore
Mayville
Galesburg
Fargo
Concordia College
Moorhead
Minn
Luther Seminary
Carolyn Olson
Stutrud
Olivet Lutheran Church
Elgin and Highland
Safe Summer Swim Rules Highlight Drowning Risks
The article notes sixty three drownings last year with June to August worst. It urges swimmers to avoid solo swims, pick supervised pools, wait after meals, avoid exertion, stay near shore, heed cramps, and supervise children to prevent needless deaths.
To Attend Methodist Institute
A group of girls and their counselor Mrs B Schori left Sunday for Clear Lake to spend a week at the Methodist Institute. Attending are Diane Frieden Pat Larson Eloise Lantz Sharnel Rothlisberger Betty Bennett Kathryn Knudtson Linda Stephenson Roberta Wilson Doris Meinhard and Pam Clothier. Rev and Mrs D T Caspers and their sons will also attend. Rev Caspers will be Dean of senior boys at the Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Schori
Clear Lake
Methodist Institute
Diane Frieden
Pat Larson
Eloise Lantz
Sharnel Rothlisberger
Betty Bennett
Kathryn Knudtson
Linda Stephenson
Roberta ‘Wilson
Doris Meinhard
Pam Clothier
D. T. Caspers
Rev. Caspers
Poys
Institute
Little Swiss Band Entertained Saturday in Elgin Park
Elgin’s famed Little Swiss Band returned for one more park program despite retirement. Led by absent Matt Zurbriggen, the group featured Max Thoma Max Hunsberger G. J. Mosby O Christ and Ernie Baumgartner with William Baumgartner assisting. Gene Lantz with guitar and Connie Baumgartner also performed. The community committee praised all groups for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
the Park
Matt Zurbriggen
Max Thoma
Max Hunsberger
G. J. Mosby
O Christ
Ernie Baumgartner
Wm. Baumgartner
Postal Rates Rise July 1 Across Special Services
The post office department announces rate increases effective July 1 for several services. Registered mail minimum rises to 50 cents with higher declared values, insured mail minimum 10 cents for up to $10, certified mail 20 cents plus postage, and registered receipts 10 cents. Money orders up to $5 cost 15 cents, $5.01 to $10 cost 20 cents, $10.01 to $100 cost 30 cents. First class and air mail special delivery up to two pounds is 30 cents, with other increases in business reply mail and mailing lists.
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Post Office Department
Musical Kruegers to Perform at Elgin Park July 6
The Musical Kruegers formerly the Red Jackets present a varied program of instrumental and vocal numbers at Elgin Park on Saturday evening July 6. The show begins at eight and ends around nine with cash drawings. The group has previously appeared at the park and other public gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruegers
Elgin Park
Park
Red Jackets
Elgin Clermont FFA Plans Meeting and Activities
The Elgin Clermont FFA will hold a regular meeting on July 8 in the Clermont agricultural room at 7:00 p.m. Officers for next year will be discussed and training camp attendance planned. Decisions on fair entries and show participation will be made, a movie will close the meeting, and the swimming party is moved to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin-Clermont F. F. A
Clermont
Ross James
F.F. A
UIU Dean Announces Spring 1957 Honor List
Upper Iowa University Dean Dr Harold I Woolard announced the spring 1957 dean's list totaling 38 students including 16 seniors who earned at least 3 5 of 4 0. Frances Blue Arlington 4 0 and Louise Halverson Elgin 3 0 among the seniors while underclassmen Lorenz Behrens Arlington 3 56 and Sidney Corbin Wadena 3 59 made the select circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold I. Woolard
Upper Iowa University
Frances Blue
Arlington
Louise Halverson
Elgin
Lorenz Behrens
Sidney Corbin
Wadena
W K Humphrey Dies at West Union
Walter K Humphrey 96 retired farmer and Fayette county supervisor for 12 years died Thursday June 27 in the West Union hospital. Two sons and a daughter survive. Services were held Saturday afternoon in the Fayette Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter K. Humphrey
Fayette County
West Union Hospital
Fayette ‘Methodist Church
Doctor Receives Degree and Visit in Amherst
Dr and Mrs John Foster of Amherst Massachusetts visited George Falks in Amherst for a two week vacation. Mr Foster has just earned a doctor's degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University Ithaca New York and is now teaching at the Amherst University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Amherst
Mass
George Falk
Foster
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Amherst University
Tell ’en You Saw It in the Kobo
Local reader claims a note about discovering a book titled It in the Kobo collection. The fragment suggests casual mention without dates or broader context. No official source or attribution is provided to confirm details.
Illyria Hosts 38th Annual Community Day
Illyria held its 38th Community Day with cool pleasant weather last Thursday June 27. Rev James P Gable new superintendent of the Dubuque district of the Methodist Church takes post June 21 overseeing about 67 churches in ten northeast Iowa counties. Over 350 chicken dinners were served the daytime program featured Rev Lowell DeGarmo as speaker, a reading by Mrs Eugene Wenger and a girls sextet. Elgin High School band then performed a half hour concert and a home talent play Everybody's Crazy closed the day with a large cast led by Dennis Meyer as "The Ghost." Community Day is Illyria's biggest annual event drawing visitors and former residents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Gable
Marion
Dubuque
The
Methodist Church
Gerald Ensley
Des Moines
Iowa
Br George W. Dunn
Independence
Illyria
Lowell DeGarmo
West Union
Eugene Wenger
Ladies’ Aid
Elgin High School
Merlin Chapman
Fremont Ogle
Larry Miles
Dennis Meyer
Diane Frieden
Ann Miles
Margaret ‘Medberry
Betty Bennett
Alan ‘Wenger
Sharkneil Rothlisberger
David Christen
Marion Christ
Scouts Prepare for National Jamboree
Scouts from eight county Wapsipinicon Area begin a five day training camp at Tagawanis on Tuesday July 2 to prep for the Fourth National Jamboree. The group includes 173 youths and leaders led by John Mitts Dick Meinhard Kenneth Klingman William Stephenson and Arthur Herrling from Wa dena Volga Elgin and other towns with over 50 000 participants expected and 1800 aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsipinicon
Tagawanis
Boy Scouts of America
Wapsie
Towa
John Mitts
Dick Meinhard
Kenneth Klingman
William Stephenson
Elgin
Tom Baldwin
Arthur Herrling
Wadena
Douglas Everitt
Volga
Teacher Salaries and recent increases in local schools
Board president Max Medberry notes five annual teacher hirings since July with roughly $200 yearly salary increases. Grade teachers now earn about $3,100 and high school teachers about $4,100, reflecting in annual reports issued by the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Medberry
Rainfall in Elgin totals 5.80 inches in June
The Elgin vicinity recorded 5.80 inches of rain in June across ten showers, the heaviest being 2.60 inches on June 17. May totaled 5.02 inches and year to date rainfall reaches 13.7 inches. Visitors to Merle Clark’s home Sunday evening were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schultz of Lamont.
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Elgin
Merle Clark
Kenneth Schultz
Lamont
Cash Winners at Elgin Event Names Winners
Cash winners Saturday night at Elgin were Otto Blockhus Alton Medberry Ronnie Baker and Bernita Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Otto Blockhus
Alton Medberry
Ronnie Baker
Bernita Moore
Toll dialing rules shift to Clermont and Elgin
The ECHO notes a change in local calling for Elgin and Clermont residents. Dial 7 will reach the Clermont central office from Elgin numbers, and Clermont users must dial by number to reach Elgin. Officials emphasize direct number dialing for locating the correct person.
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The
ECHO
Elgin
Clermont
Luther College summer session attendees listed
Three local students attend Luther College summer school in Decorah. The first five week session runs June 10 through July 1 with 248 enrollments. A second session from July 15 to August 17 features Ernestine MM Holzer Glen Snyder Elgin and Wayne Olson Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Decorah
Ernestine MM
Holzer
Glen Snyder
Elgin
Wayne Olson
Clermont
Valley High Completes Grading And Prep Work
Loren Leas of Luana finished grading at Valley High School on Monday and removed his equipment. He also graded and leveled at the Elgin Co-op. Sidewalks at the high school are done and the grounds are prepared for seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Leas
Luana
Valley High School
Elgin Co-op
Zurbriggen family returns from Europe voyage
Mr and Mrs Matt Zurbriggen sailed March 25 for Europe and arrived home Sunday. William Weibel of Chicago met them in Chicago and guided them to Galena where Mr and Mrs Gordon Zurbriggen accompanied them to Sumner. They say the trip was pleasant and interesting. The Paul Zurbriggen family visited Monday evening.
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Matt Zurbriggen
Europe
William Weibel
Chicago
Galena
Gordon Zurbriggen
Sumner
Paul Zurbriggen
Matt Zurbriggens
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Wadena News
Allen&. Johnson
Davidson
Norma H. Lickiss
Buick
the Falb Co
Cadillac
Harry Staake
Alvin Thiese
Napena I
Wily
Town Press Association
Elgin and
Highland Lutheran Churches
Meany
Moyers
Clinton Moyers
Marian
Moyer
Public Safety
Air Force
Offutt Field
Safety ‘Department
Nowa
Norman Erbe
Mills County Board of Supervisors
Mills County
Glenwood
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Jesse
Hoover Birthplace Park
West
Governor Loveless
Lewis Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Allan Hoover
UIU
W. K. Humpprey
Ioool Ba
New Methodist District
Luther
Valley High
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