Local Social Roundup Records July Birthdays and Visits
A flurry of social happenings includes July birthday honors for Corkery family members Timmie John and James, and William Liston. Guests from Dubuque Waterloo Elgin and Fayette enjoyed picnics, dinners, and gatherings with the Corkery and Patterson households. The Pleasant Ridge Club convened with nine members and three visitors, sharing trips and contests and planning August events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Oldfather
Junior Patterson
Lyle Patterson
Joe Wilson
Hawkeye
Robert Wilson
Wm. Corkery
Timmie
Tho ‘Esen
Bobbie Killigman
Sehor Jot Herrling
Tommy Sulffin
Paul and Dead Fennings
Billy ‘Mattocks
Ronnie Thomas
Douglas Aylsworth
Michael Baldwin
Wadena
Douglas ‘Fay
Fayette
Corkery
Lyal Crain
Ocelwein
Merle
Cery - Ware
Tynar
Bimaha
Thomas
Katn
Marshalltown
Loretta
Mary Corkery
Tipton
Clay Keifer
Dawson Clark
Clare
Earlville
Clate Parkin
Metzger Family Visit Reported at Gehring Home
The Irvin Metzger family visited Sunday evening at the Jacob Gehring home. Lauretta Gilson was an overnight guest Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Metzger
Jacob Gehring
Lauretta Gilson
Draft call and party temper in Iowa politics described
The Koreas situation prompted Iowa to announce an allots 844 men for the first draft, to be army and navy bound by Sept. 30. This news quieted the Democratic state convention and will influence the Republican parley in Des Moines. Iowa's draft will draw 344 men from 100 boards, with county boards receiving notices from state headquarters. Boone county led by meeting its quota, Marion county next, while towns reduced corn acreage and futures for harvest near prewar levels. Veterans benefits for Korea service remain limited under GI Bill rules, with eligibility tied to prior wars and wartime disability pay possible only for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Réil
Towans
Des Moines
Charles M. Grahl
Selective Service
Een
Roger
Warin
County Bankers’ Association
Boone County
Marion County
Boone
Marion
Marshall County
Polk
Ien
Town Veterans Administration
Korea
W.B. Nugent
Veterans Administration Center
Nugent
Engagement Announcement for Bonnie Belle Heina
Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Bonnie Belle to Leon ard Heina son of Mr and Mrs Victor Heins West Union The wedding will be on Sunday Aug 6 at St Pauls Methodist church Elgin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Howard
Bonnie Bélle
Leonard Heina
Arid Macs
Victor ‘Heins
West Union
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin
Retirement Party Honors Ex Letter Carrier
A Fayette county rural letter carriers and post office staff honored Mr. DeSart with a retirement party in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening. About 200 attended as the Gazette saters provided accordion music and short talks by Elmer Larson and Henry McMillan. The group presented a gift in appreciation of Mr. DeSart’s years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Erne?Baumgartner
Ed Klingman
Elmer Larson
Henry McMillan
Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club June Meeting Notes
The June meeting at Corrine Rypestor's home had twelve members two leaders and guests. Eleanor Gisleson was chosen to attend the 4-H convention in Ames in June 2023 with Ida Hanson as an alternate. A $5 gift was approved for the 4-H camp project. Corrine Rypestol demonstrated freezing rhubarb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Busy Bees
Corrine Rypestor
Eleanor Gisleson
Ames
Ida Hanson
Corrine Rypestol
Jeannine Cook
Jannan Mark
Marilyn West
Gayle Nickels
Visit Aase Haugen Home Ladies Aid Meeting Decorah
The Marion Mission Society held its regular Ladies Aid at the Aase Haugen Old People's Home in Decorah on Thursday afternoon July 13. About thirty members attended and a picnic lunch was served. Each member brought gifts of jellies jams sheets and pillow cases for the residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Mission Society
Ladies’ Aid
Decorah
Henry Matthys Hurt Again in Fall From Steps
Henry Matthys, recently recovering from a ladder fall, broke several ribs and then cracked a pelvic bone after a fall on his home steps. He has been in Postville hospital since Saturday and is expected to be home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Matthys
Postville Hospital
Tax refunds issued in Clayton County
Clayton County Treasurer Everett Hagensick reports 5456 checks have been mailed for refunds on taxes for 1946 1947 and 1948. Refunds apply to land in 10 acre or larger tracts used for agriculture but only the school tax over 16 mills. No refund where Homestead Credit or Forest Reserve was allowed. For 1946 some owners failed to apply and will receive no refund. later law required no application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Everett Hagensick
County Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
A joint meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary is set for Tuesday evening July 25 at Alpha. The session includes a business meeting and a social hour, with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion and Auxilary
Alpha
Auxiliary to Install Officers at Legion Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at the Legion rooms on Thursday evening July 27. Officers will be installed and lunch served by Inal Wenger, Clara Baumgartner, Lena Baumgartner, Clara Muehlenthaler, and Mabel Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Inal Wenger
Clara and Lena Baumgartner
Clara Muehlenthaler
Mabel Schneider
Elgin Echo Seeks Church Notes and Local News
In Elgin Iowa on July 10, 1950 the Elgin Echo prints thanks from First Baptist Church for space in the paper and publicity support. Geo Durscher clerk notes appreciation. Bertha Mitts returns home after two weeks in West Point with visiting Mitts and Conner families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Elgin Echo
Strauch
Hermen
First’ Baptist Church
Geo. Durscher
Echo Mailing List Corrected to July 15
The Elgin Echo mailing list was corrected to and including July 15. Subscribers should check their mailing tag date and renew if it does not read 7-60 representing July 1, 1950. The post office will not mail in arrears, so act without delay as directed by the Publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo
Hatchery Closes After Season As Shipments Begin Soon
The Copper Hatchery ended the season with last chicks pulled from incubators on July 4 and 5 and started chicks to be shipped next Thursday July 27. Manager Mr Capper called the season very satisfactory as demand grew steadily and the hatchery expanded begun several years ago adding 1 week old started chicks to its business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Boy injured by gas can explosion at home
An empty gasoline can exploded while 5 to 6 year old Bobby, son of Mr and Mrs Glen Aswegan, played with it Friday. He suffered severe facial burns but was treated at Postville Hospital and returned home by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Glen Aswegan
Postville Hospital
Johnson Hardware Sale Sets Monday Closing
Harry Johnson announces the sale of his hardware business with closing scheduled for Monday. Buyer Karl Meinhard of Manchester to take possession Saturday this week. he’s a former Town highway patrol worker with a six child family and no home arrangements yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Karl Meinhard
Manchester
Highway Patrol
Pleasant Point Study Club Annual Picnic Report
Pleasant Point Club members families and guests enjoyed their annual picnic Sunday July 9 at Decorah City Park. The June meeting at Tillie and Gladys Feller's home had fifteen members present with roll call on New Methods of Canning. Margaret Dinan read A Million Unknown Diabetics and Darlene Shaffer read The Plaint of a Career Woman's Husband. Shaffer led a contest and the August meeting will be at Inez Shaffer's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Point
Decorah
Tillie
Gladys Feller
Margaret Dinan
Darlene Shaffer
Inez Shaffer
Hospital Entries Reported for Minor Surgery and Treatment
Tuesday morning Jacob M Gehring entered St Josephs hospital New Hampton for minor surgery. Mrs Edward Joseph of Chicago visiting her mother Mrs Jess Moody entered hospital at Postville Thursday for a few days medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob M. Gehring
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Edward Joseph
Chicago
Jess Moody
Postville
June Litters Set New High on Iowa Farms
Iowa farms farrowed an estimated 202,000 sows in June, up 19 percent from June 1949 and the highest June total on record, surpassing the 184,000 head high set in 1943 by about 10 percent. By June 1 farmers expected an 11 percent increase for the June through December period to 987,000 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mrs Max Medberry Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Mrs Max Medberry came home Tuesday from Postville hospital after a two week stay. She is still bedbound and will remain in bed this week for tests and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Medberry
Postville Hospital
Heavy Rains Bring Much Crop Damage
The MMyria and Elgin congregations voted a three weeks' vacation for Rev. Jones and accordingly there will be no Sunday school on July 30 and Aug. 6 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmyria
Elgin
Jones
Old Faithful Honored For 38 Years Service
Special services at the Benton Missouri Methodist church Sunday school honored Alden Pinney former editor and publisher of the Scott County Democrat for 38 years as Sunday school superintendent with near perfect attendance. The program chairman highlighted his faithful service and attendance records. The church was decorated with flowers and the Sunday school presented a personalized desk set to Mr Pinney who noted his long service in a key church activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, Mo
Alden Pinney
Scott County Democrat
Pinney
Fatal Wreck Near Luana Kills Four Residents
A head on collision between an auto and an oil truck Saturday near Luana killed four people: Ray Wheeler 42 of Waterloo his wife 35 their 9 month old son David and LeRoy Irons 15 of Waterloo. An inquest was ordered and charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated were filed Tuesday against Joseph Wagner 45 Postville, the driver involved in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luana
Ray Wheeler
Waterloo
David
LeRoy Irons
Joseph Wagner
Postville
Wagner
Marshal Helms Buys Ben Schneier Farm
Marshall Helms completes purchase of the 220 acre Ben Schneier estate farm south of Elgin. Tenanted by Roland Grover, Helms will take possession on March first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Helms
Ben Schneier
Marshall Helms
Ben Schneider
Elgin
Roland Grover
Helms
Mayors Invite Delegations to Iowa Safety Congress
Mayors from Fayette County towns were invited to head delegations to an Iowa Safety Congress at Fayette American Legion Hall Friday evening at 8. Plans to reduce traffic and accident deaths in Iowa were outlined by the public safety office. The event aims to organize permanent county town and rural leadership and follows a district meeting at Elkader last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa Safety Congress
Fayette
Heavy weekend rains flood farms along local rivers
A three and a half inch rainfall Saturday flooded bottom lands along the Turkey river ruining acres of crops. Sunday rains in Decorah Cresco lifted rivers to flood stage Monday. Otter creek rose adding to trouble below Elgin. Hail was minor Saturday with no crop damage. July rainfall reached 5.96 inches in Elgin territory, with some areas reporting five inches Saturday alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey River
Decorah
Cresco
Otter Creek
Elgin
Mrs Mary Ogle Funeral Held Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ogle 76 were set for Thursday with a home service at 2:30 PM and a church service at Alyria at 2:00 PM. She died after a Sunday stroke and remained unconscious until Monday evening. Survived by son Thomas of Elgin and daughter Mrs Charles Wilson now in Tokyo Japan. Mrs Wilson spoke by phone Tuesday and said Capt Wilson was in Korea and that she had heard from him the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ogle
Alyria
Ogle
Thomas of
Elgin
Charles Wilson
Tokyo
Japan
Dog Attacks Boy Near Postville After Dinner
Marvii Houg, son of Mr and Mrs Myron Houg, was bitten by a dog Sunday afternoon while at Ruth Loftsgard home. He received five stitches around the ear, was treated locally, then taken to Postville hospital and returned home the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvii
Myron Houg
Postville Hospital
Ruth Loftsgard
Marvin
Deeds And Vehicle Registrations In Local Notices
Court house transfers record deeds between Paul Zurbriggen and Ervin Metzger and Henry Steffens and Robert Roberts. New car registrations list owners in Clermont Elgin West Union and Wadena. Local families Picnicked at Rose Park and travelers left Prairie du Chien for Boulder City Nevada after a ten day visit with Dr H H Wolf and the Koblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Zurbriggen
Ervin Metzger
Hackmann
Elgin
Henry A. Steffens
Robert W. Roberts
Clermont
Leo
Robert Falk
Rose Park
Zoo
Prairie du Chien
Norman
Linda Mitts
Marvin Diamond
Susan
Boulder City
Nev
H.H. Wolf
Dr. Wolf
Mre
Mel Kobler
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Beugh
An Dubuque
Milo Oldfather
Ita Vad
Erate
Deville
Ae Egy
Town Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Aase Haugen
Tad
County Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Bertha Mitts
West Point
George Mitts
Colona
Harold Conner
Strawberry Point
Cuthbert
Dean Mitts
Irene Weddberg
Walter Fitts
Echo
Johnson Hardware
Pleasant Point Club
Mrs. Mary Ogle
C. M. Kneeland
Plymouth
H. M. McMillan
Arthur Ittermann
R. A. Crider
Chevrolet
L. L. Caer
Ford
Ida Cooley
Studebaker
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