American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans Des Moines Trip
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening July 7 with 13 members present. They discussed the convention in Des Moines from July 27 to 29 and voted to ask Loretta Mattocks to attend. Officers and committees were appointed for the coming year including installations by past president Mrs. Robert Bond Jr and new president Mrs. Jim Alchrist. Several members and guests from nearby towns attended social events and a farewell picnic for school staff was noted.
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American Legion
Des Moines
Loretta Mattocks
Robert Bond, Jr
Jim Alchrist
Cleo Moore
Roy Leonhart
Sec’y
Madge Murray
Leo Herriman
Earl Livingston
Peark, Johnson
Luther Crandall
Portal
Hereling
A Leonhart
Cooky
John Solomon
Leo Ainsworth
Dean Probert
Jim Gilchrist
Elmer Struss
Torr Sniffin
Arthur Herrling
Walter Cook
Roy"Leonhart
Clem ‘Mesgerli
Bill Corkery
Ill and Hospitalized In Iowa City and Rochester
Mr and Mrs Walter Mitts and Mrs Otto Blockhus took Linda Mitts to the hospital at Iowa City Monday morning for examination Mrs Selma Greenley went to Rochester Minn Saturday for treatment She is in St Marys hospital Room 3266 Returns from Hospital Mrs Lew Grover returned home from the Postville hospital last Saturday
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Iowa City
Walter Mitts
Otto Blockhus
Linda Mitts
Rochester Hospital
Selma Greenley
Rochester
Minn
St. Mary's Hospital
Lew Grover
Postville Hospital
Army Pfc Wettleson in 9224th Technical Service Unit
Army Pfc. Robert W. Wettleson, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Wettleson of Postville, serves in the 9224th Technical Service Unit at Fort Eustis Virginia. He entered the Army in December 1953 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
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Army
Robert W. Wettleson
Robert Wettleson
Postville
9224Th Technical Service
Fort Eustis
Wettleson
Fort Leonard Wood
New Addresses Listed for George A Cowles in Phoenix
Formally published notice lists new address for George A Cowles at 1136 East Fern Drive North, Phoenix Arizona. The item states a change of residence and records update for the named individual in the local notices.
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George A. Cowles
Fern Drive
Phoenix
Arizona
Iowans Adjusting to New Tax Schedules
Iowans face higher sales tax as the state shifts to two and a half cents on the dollar. Republicans defend the tax as funding increased services, while Democrats criticize nine Republican votes in 1955. The tax study committee reviews the entire structure, with public concern rising over the temporary two-year hike. Local leaders debate 1956 campaigns amid Governor’s Day at Clear Lake and possible announcements from former Lt. Gov. William Nicholas.
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Towans
GOP
Legislative
Ilinois
Clear Lake
William Nicholas
Congress
Senate
Leo Elthon
Field man Named for Fayette County Farm Bureau
Lyle Reishus of Rushford Minnesota was named the Fayette County Farm Bureau field man at the board meeting Tuesday night July 5 He fills the vacancy left by Rex Karnes who recently resigned Reishus was raised on a farm and is a Carlton College graduate.
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Lyle Reishus
Rushford
Minn
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Rex Karnes
Mr.Reishus
Carlton College
Rules for Swimming And Staying Alive
Shocking Fourth of July weekend drownings highlight water dangers. The piece lists ten safety rules: never swim alone, wait after meals, avoid swimming after heavy exertion, stay near shore, non-swimmers avoid deep water, heed cramps, know the water, swim only where lifeguards supervise, supervise children, and restrict night bathing to experts with supervision.
Repainting and Poultry Tips From Home Center and Iowa Agronomists
Repaints Building Leo Falk is first merchant along Center street to doll up for homecoming, repainting in white with green trim and grey sides. Iowa State agronomists advise against seeding birdsfoot trefoil as hay but allow hay or silage from surplus pasture trefoil. Reducing poultry supplements lowers chick growth and egg production. Clean closets with paste wax on leather items before replacing them. Families from Gridley Pekin Congerville and Congerville IL visit Mrs Ida Pulfer home. Lois Pulfer returns from Illinois vacation. Harry Gilson visits West Union. Brighten green vegetables with chopped pimenta.
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Leo Falk
Center Street Business Row
Iowa State College Agronomists
Roy Funk
Randy
Gridley, IH
Leslie Pulfer
Jeffrey
Pekin, IL
Norma Pulfer
Congerville
Lois Pulfer
Ida Pulfer
Lois
Illinois
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting
The Pleasant Point Study Club met with Mrs. Allen Habeger on Tuesday June 14. Twelve members and two guests answered roll call with the prompt My Most Prided Antique. Members displayed antique dishes and vases and heard talks on glass and chinaware. A club picnic was planned for Sunday July 10 at Wyalusing State Park Wisconsin. The August meeting will be with Mrs. Burton White.
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Pleasant Point
Allen Habeger
Merle Bovis
Allen Habegers
Wyalusing State Park
Wisconsin
Burton White
S. U. S. to Present The Yellow Jacket
The Yellow Jacket, a Chinese fantasy, will be presented July 1 1921 at the State University of Iowa Theatre as the fourth play of the summer series. Local cast members include Helen Henderson Castalia and JoAnn Moore Clermont with Iowa high school students joining SUI students in the production.
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State University of Iowa
Helen Henderson
Castalia
JoAnn Moore
Clermont
Iowa
SUI
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Ivan Torkelson
A pink and blue shower for Mrs. Ivan Torkelson was held at Mrs. Henry Kuehl’s home on Thursday evening July 7. Hostesses Mrs. Kuehl and Mrs. Harry L. Cline entertained guests including Morris, Albert L. Dennler, Otis Torkelson, Milo Olson, Don Fauser, Harry Everett, Leo Lehman, Russell Larsen, Carlyle Kirkeberg, Lloyd Schutte, Vance Knutsen, Wm. Moore and John McMillan.
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Ivan Torkelson
Henry Kuehl
Harry L. Cline
Morris
Albert L. Dennler
Otis Torkelson
Milo Olson
Don Fauser
Harry Everett
Leo Lehman
Russell Larsen
Carlyle Kirkeberg
Lloyd Schutte
Vance Knutsen
Wm. Moore
John McMillan
Legion Notice for Elgin Meeting on July 19
The Elgin American Legion will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday July 19. Officers will be installed during the session.
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The
Elgin American Legion
Obituary of Mrs. R. D. Smith Northwood Resident
Mrs. R D Smith longtime Northwood resident died at Mason City at age 92. She had lived in Northwood for 64 years.
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Northwood
R. D. Smith
Mason City
Garden Fertilizer Boosts Window Box Blooms
Spreading two handfuls of complete garden fertilizer over the surface of window and porch boxes can yield stronger healthier flowering plants with denser growth. Apply evenly to ensure even distribution and avoid overfeeding.
Three New Babies Reported at Local Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Merlin Hellum welcomed Roger Lee born June 29 at Postville hospital weighing 7 lbs 2 oz. Cedar Rapids couple Mr and Mrs Carlyle Anderson welcomed a daughter on July 6 weighing 5 lbs with Mrs Anderson in hospital. Mr and Mrs Harry Butikofer welcomed Gary Duane born July 9 at Postville hospital weighing 8 lbs 13 oz, their fifth child. Mrs Wenger stays at Andersons’ home during the latter’s hospital stay.
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Merlin Hellum
Roger Lee
Postville Hospital
Carlyle Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Ofa
Danetites
Pal Orah
Charles Wenger
Harry Butikofer
Gary Duane
Gary
Route 3 Elgin to Extend Four Miles for Rural Mail
Elgin rural route 3 will be extended about four miles effective July 16 to provide full mail service to seven or eight additional farm families. The new addressees include the Frieden, Hanson, Nordhus, Guyer, Anderson, Wagner and Williams families. The change, approved by the postal department, affects Sheldon Boyle's route.
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Elgin
George Frieden
Tom Hanson
Alfred Nordhus
Douglas and Lyle Guyer
Merle Anderson
Richard Wagner
Hubert Williams
Sheldon Boyle
Orphan Owl Adopted by Monticello Residents
A two months old orphaned owl is being raised by Monticello residents after its parents were shot. Mrs. Lester Drexler found the chick and the neighborhood feeds it a meat diet, with liver as its favorite.
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Monticello
Lester Drexler
County to Build Courthouse West of Present Structure
Clark county supervisors vote to erect a new county courthouse just west of the old building. The plan allows continued use of the existing courthouse until the new facility is completed in about two years.
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Clark County
Notarial Seal Found From 1886 in Ashton Site
Workmen tearing down an old residence on the former site of Ashton north of Onawa uncover an ancient seal used by county clerk W. J. Maughlin a notary public in 1886.
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Ashton
Onawa
W. J. Maughlin
Fall Fatal in Primghar Claims O'Brien County Auditor
I R Isenburg died from a skull fracture after falling down basement steps at his new Primghar home. He served as auditor of O'Brien County for 33 years.
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Primghar
I. R. Isenburg
O'Brien County
Echo Says You Heard It Here First
A brief Echo item notes a rumor or claim circulating locally, urging readers to verify via the Echo and reminding residents to check upcoming notices for confirmation. The short snippet emphasizes community chatter and the newspaper’s role in relaying street talk with caution.
Chicago Firms Buy C-E School Bonds
Ralph W. Humphry of West Union becomes a Fayette County Farmers Home Administration committee member effective July 1. He succeeds Park W. Cowles of Ossian, whose term ends this year. Other committee members are Ralph W. Adams of Waucoma and Max E. Jennings of Arlington.
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Ralph W. Humphry
West Union
Fayette County
Farmers Home Administration
Mr. Humphry
Park W. Cowles
Ossian
Ralph W. Adams
Waucoma
Max E. Jennings
Arlington
Engagement Announced for Miss Miller and Mr McIntyre
Mr and Mrs Milton Miller announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Miss Miller to Wallace McIntyre Jr son of Mr and Mrs Wallace McIntyre Sr of Hawkeye The wedding is set for Saturday afternoon August 6 at the First Baptist Church Miss Miller is a 1953 Elgin High School graduate Mr McIntyre is a Hawkeye High School 1953 graduate and will enter the service in September
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Milton Miller
Fomtackay
Walllace’ McIintyre, Jr
Wallace McIntyre
Hawkeye
First Baptist Church
Miss Miller
Elgin High School
McIntyre
Hawkeye High School
Chicago Firms Win Bid for $525,000 School Bonds
Halsey-Stuart & Co and Central Republic Co of Chicago submitted the low bid on $525,000 school building bonds at the Clermont school event Monday. Becker & Cownie of Des Moines ranked second. Chicago firms offered 2 percent on most bonds and 2 1/4 percent on others, averaging 2.57512 overall for a total interest cost of $159,270.83. The sale lagged six months as the election passed by three votes and legal questions led the board to seek a state legalization act.
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Halsey-Stuart & Co
Central Republic Co
Chicago
Clermont School
Becker & Cownie, Inc
Des Moines
Lehman Vacation Trip West Ends With Visits
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Lehman returned home Thursday from a vacation through Wyoming and nearby states. They toured Grand Canyon and Teton Park, drove Wind River Canyon at Thermopolis, Casper, and Egerton, Wyoming, witnessed a large oil well fire at Midwest, visited the Black Hills, Keystone and Hill City with Gene Koevenig and Adolph Koevenigs, and sent regards to Elgin friends.
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L. G. Lehman
Grand Canyon
Teton Park
Wind River Canyon
Thermopolis
Wyo
Casper
Egerton
Midwest
Black Hills
Gene Koevenig
Keystone
L. B. Mattoon
Adolph Koevenigs
Hill City
So. Dak
Elgin
Illyria 4-H Plans Farm Bureau Meeting
Illyria Livestock Club met at Larry Miles's home on July 5 with nineteen members answering roll call by sharing their July 4 activities. They discussed 4-H softball practice and planned the Farm Bureau meeting set for July 14, with the August meeting at Roger White's home.
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Illyria Livestock Club
Larry Miles
Farm Bureau
Roger White
David Frieden
Hawarden seeks mountain lion amid missing dog tale
Hawarden residents report a large dog named Lion may have inspired a mountain lion rumor after an AWOL period of one to two weeks. The 36 inch tall Dane-like pet belongs to Mr and Mrs Rayner Johnson who believe the dog was stolen and later escaped back home.
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Hawarden
Rayner Johnson
Weeds Targeted in Lawn with Spot Treatments
Garden basics remind homeowners to apply spot treatments to weed patches rather than broad spraying. Effective results depend on accurate identification and careful application to minimize grass damage and promote a healthier turf.
Methodist Circles Meet July 21
Circle Mary to meet at Mrs. Robert Kohler’s home with Mrs. Kyle Light assisting. Circle Nora to meet at Mrs. L. L. Kiple’s home with Mrs. Thos. KE. Howard assisting. Circle Rachel to meet at the church Thursday evening July 21 with Mrs. Karl Meinhard reporting on her Clear Lake trip and a luncheon to follow.
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Mary
Robert Kohler
Stee
Kyle Light
Nora
L. L. Kiple
Thos. KE. Howard
Laurence Knudtson
Rachel
Karl Meinhard
Clear Lake
Falbs and Andersons Return From Madison Visit
Mr. and Mrs. John Falb and Mr. and Mrs. John O. Anderson returned home last week from Madison South Dakota where they visited relatives and friends for about a week. Falb reported the Madison area was hot and dry with crops short and Iowa looked good to them as they arrived.
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John Falb
John O. Anderson
Madison
So. Dak
Weibel Residence Sold in Elgin to Dr H H Wolf
William Weibel of Chicago closed on the sale of the Weibel residence on Center street in Elgin to Dr H H Wolf. Possession to follow deed and abstract delivery. The building is now occupied by Mangard Lantz, a barber.
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William Weibel
Chicago
Elgin
Weibel
Center Street
H. H. Wolf
Mangard Lantz
Research on swine infectious rhinitis advances at Town State College
Encouraging results are reported from the Veterinary Medical Research Institute at Town State College as intensive study continues on infectious rhinitis in swine. A veteran staff member was added three years ago to devote full time to the project, highlighting ongoing commitment and progress.
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Veterinary Medical Research Institute
Town State College
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