Legion Auxiliary Meeting And Installations Reported
Legion Auxiliary held a meeting on Thursday night with officer installations led by Bond Jr. The newly installed officers included Mrs. Roy Hednhatt, Mrs. Marthur, and Merring as vice president, with others named. A community program followed, featuring singing, a fire safety film, and musical numbers by Jack Zurcher. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Jegionyhaly
Wit ‘Bond, Jr
Hifider
Roy Hednhatt
Marthur
iMerring
Presi
Dent
A. W. Aldevetary
Richard
Eilekson
Eri Mra
Leo Erniman
Agalee Codie
Fu Cael
Gleimity
Cattle on Feed Decrease in Iowa Feedlots
Iowa feedlots on July 1 reported 739000 cattle on grain feed, down 5 percent from 778000 a year earlier but up 24 percent from July 1, 1949 and 68 percent from July 1, 1948. Cattle feeders placed fewer cattle on grain feed from April 1 to July 1 while marketings rose well above last year.
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Iowa
Local couples visit in Des Moines area and Perry
Mr and Mrs Ed Hewitt of Riceville spent Friday evening at the Ed Boleyn home. Mr and Mrs Sam Howard of Waucoma were supper guests there Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Kohler of David went to Perry Sunday to visit in the L J Krohn home and the H V Swanson home at Des Moines. They will be gone a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hewitt
Riceville
Ed Boleyn
Sam Howard
Waucoa
Robert Kohler
David
Perry
L. J. Krohn
H. V. Swanson Ame
Des Moines
Rudy Possehl
Rudy, Jr
Clara Bralham
Oscar Frieden
Percy Larson
Rolette
Dak
Louis Becker
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Martin Wenger
Kenneth Mark
Elmer Meyer
Earl Lembker
Beardsley to Visit State Institutions on Tour
Gov Beardsley begins a program of visiting all state institutions starting with the Boys Training School at Bindora marking his first such stop in years. He plans to visit each institution within a year, hoping to improve understanding and staff relations across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Beardsley
Bidora
Iowa
Rob Lehman Announces Closing Out Sale at Home
Rob Lehman after a long illness will hold a closing out sale of furniture and household goods at his home Saturday evening. After the sale he plans to travel with his daughter Mrs. Orpha Blumer to Wall, South Dakota for her home. Echo edition contains his sale announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Lehman
Orpha Blumer
Wall
Dak
Echo
In Service TM Expected Transfer to U S
Mr and Mrs J H Wilson report son Capt Charles Wilson expects transfer back to the United States this summer though no word has arrived recently. Capt Wilson serves in Korea while Mrs Wilson remains in Japan. Fr Amos E Pritchard son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pritchard Elgin graduates from Medical Replacement Center Fort Sam Houston Texas after eight weeks of medical training and may advance to study or duty in a hospital or field unit. Navy entry John Pulfer Jr of Waterloo leaves for Great Lakes Illinois for two weeks of Navy training. parents Mr and Mrs John Pulites
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
J. H. Wilson
Capt
Charles Wilson
United States
Capt. WilSon
Korea
Wilson
Japan
Amos E. Pritchard
Walter Pritchard
Elgin
Medical Replacement Center
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Navy
John Pulfer
Waterloo
Great Lakes
John Pulites
Service on the 17th and leave details for Payette county
The Payette county list notes twelve men at Home on Leave. Lloyd Capper of the USS Melvin, from Norfolk Virginia, seeks a 30 day break and traveled with his wife and daughter to Woodruff Wisconsin to visit Leland Capper, New Address. Pvt. William P. Dennler, US 55092272, Prov. Co. S. E. 1470, APO 613, San Francisco California is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette County
Lloyd Capper
Mmifa
Melvin
Norfolk
Norris Capper
Fatsy
Woodruff
Wis
Leland Capper
William P. Dennler
Co.s. E
San Francisco
Calif
Lueder's Cow Tops Iowa DHIA Leaderboard
Carl Lueder of Fayette showcases a Guernsey cow yielding four times the milk and five times the fat of the state average. The cow produced 19,177 pounds of milk and 88 pounds of fat monthly in early lactation, helping Lueder's herd lead DHIA work for two years while his 18 cows averaged 585 pounds of fat last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lueder
Fayette
Iowa Trail
Yast
Lueder
Iowa
Dhia
June Hatchery Output Rises in Iowa Production Soars
Iowa commercial hatcheries reported 6,000,000 chicks hatched in June, 71 percent above June 1950 and 15 percent above the five year average. First six months total reached 78,376,000 chicks, up from January-June 1950. Incubators held 6 percent fewer eggs on June 1 than a year earlier.
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Iowa
Mrs H H Wolf and family visit Rochester for checkup
Mrs H H Wolf traveled with Howard and Marcia to Rochester from Thursday to Saturday for a clinic checkup. The family, staying briefly, completed the medical visit and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H .H. Wolf
Howard
Marcia
Rochester
Meyer Drills New Well Near Elgin Strikes Water
Elmer Meyer drilled at his new home site just south of Elgin and found good water at 129 feet. Drillers hit solid rock at 50 feet and finished with 60 feet of water. The location sits at about the same level as the Elgin water tower.
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Elmer Meyer
Elgin
Gene Schori Redecorates Gene Schor Tavern Interior
Gene Schori redecorates his tavern, choosing slate and gray for walls to booth height, with ivory on remaining walls and ceiling. The update occurred last week in the historic venue, reflecting a refreshed yet period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Schor
Family Reunion at Gruver Home with Guests
A Sunday family reunion gathered at the Gruver residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lew Gruver and their family, Mr and Mrs John Barnhouse and relatives in Clegmont, Pa, Elmeroe family from Chambersburg, Mrs Robert Gruver from Waterloo, and Mr and Mrs Win Gruver and kin. Callers in the afternoon included Mrs Helen Dawson and David, Mrs Lawg Pence Etter and Sandra Est Un ton, Mrs Mabel Graver and Mr and Mrs Gerald Heck and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Gruver
John ‘Barnhousé
Clegmont
Elmeroes
J Chamibershi
Robert Gruver
Waterloo
Win. Gruverl
Graver
Helen Dawson
David
Lawgpence Etter
Sandraest Un‘ton
Mabel Graver
Gerald Heck
Picnic Guests Include Mulford Tillotson Family At Elgin Park
Mr and Mrs C J Mulford and the John Tillotson family entertained at Elgin park Sunday with dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Leon Matson Mrs WH Singer and the Frank Weimar family of Winthrop and Lt Col James Tillotson and his family as house guests in the Tillotson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Mulford
John Tillotson
Birth of David Lehman Tinker in Postville hospital
Dr and Mrs D E Tinker welcomed a son born Sunday July 22 at Postville hospital weighing 6 lbs 11 oz named David Lehman Tinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Tinker
Postville Hoospital
David Lehman Tinker
Blockhus Buys Estate Farm in Marion Township
S C Blockhus of Blooming Prairie Minnesota has purchased the Carl Blockhus estate farm comprising 40 acres in the northwest part of Marion Township. Mr Hoch expounded possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Blockhus
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Carl Blockhus
Marion
Hoch
American Legion Auxiliary Officers Elected and Delegates Named
The regular Legion Auxiliary meeting on July 19 installed new officers led by Ruth Bayle as president and Marie Kohs as vice president. Other officers include Ruth Kirkeberg secretary Esther Kiple treasurer Olga Blockhus historian Clara Muncie chaplain Erma J Wilson sergeant at arms Ida Frieden child welfare Verna Robinson happy chairman Anna Loftsgard and Erma Smith rehabilitation Leata Welch publicity chairman Wilma Boleyn sunshine chair. Delegates Ruth Sayle Bernice Nickels alternate Marie Kobis Ellen 2280 to attend the 1951 department convention in Des Moines August 1 2 3.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Ruth Bayle
Marie Koh's
Ruth Kirkeberg
Bernice Nickels
Esther Kiple
Olga Blockhus
Clara Muncie
Erma J. Wilson
Sgt
St Arms
Ida Frieden
Verna Robinson
Anna Loftsgard
Erma Smith
Methodist WSCS Meeting August 2 in Church Parlors
The Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service will hold a meeting in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon August 2. Hostesses include Mrs. Wm. Grove Mrs. Alice Winkler Mrs. Clark Mrs. Bess Blake and Mrs. Ray Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Wscs
Wm. Grove
Alice Winkler
Clark
Bess Blake
Ray Chapman
1950 Census Figures Announced Last Week
The Roy Steele store building and Mrs Hulda Steele residence had plate glass fronts restored after the July 4 fire. The Steele storefront was repainted and Mullard's building will be redecorated once painters are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Steele
Hulda Steele
Steele
Mullard
Volga Edges Elgin 12 Innings In Rough Tilt
A long Sunday game on the Elgin diamond ends 3 to 2 in 12 innings as Volga defeats Elgin. Errors mount with Elgin charged at 6 and Volga at 4 while hits stay scarce for Elgin. Robinson works all twelve, Barker and Erickson split Elgin pitching, next Sunday Arlington visits Elgin and other league matchups follow.
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Elgin Diamond
Volga
Ihome Bays
Elgin
Barker
Erickson
Robinson
Schmid
Schrader
Henninger
Fensen
Pit Erickson
Arlington
Garnaville
Edgewood
Littleport
Oats Harvest Starts Amid Mixed Local Outlook
Oats harvest began Monday with crops looking fair to good in the area though threshed results will decide. Some fields show rank growth and lodged grain, indicating uneven quality before threshing.
Hospital Patients Report Fractures From Fall
Mrs. Leni Gehring slipped on cellar stairs Monday and sustained fractures to the right wrist and left shoulder. She was admitted to Postville hospital in pain with a possible home return by week’s end. Mrs. Leo Boleyn was admitted to Postville hospital Monday as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leni Gehring
Postville Hospital
Leo Boleyn
Rattler Hunt Ends With Car Hit Near Farm Home
Leonard Roberts killed a four foot rattlesnake after running over it near the Kiple farm home. He initially missed the snake, doubled back, and struck it again hitting the head. The rattler reportedly had fourteen patties and a but ton. A mate may still be nearby.
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Leonard Roberts
Dack Kiple Farm
Local Visits and Induction Directive Noted in Brief
The Marvin Diamonds of St Paul stayed overnight with Dr Wolf as they traveled to Chicago. Susan Diamond extended her stay. Louis and Ethel Brubeck of Yuba City California were weekend guests of Ray DeSart and joined the Wilsons at Clear Lake for a vacation. Claude Church of West Union dined with Estella Feller. An induction headquarters directive stated no tests pertain to Toolbue students as related to induction tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Diamonds
St. Paul
Dr. Wolf
Chicago
Susan Diamond
Wolf
Louis Brubeck
Yuba City
Calif
Ray DeSart
DeSart
Robert Wilson
Clear Lake
Claude Church
West Union
Estella Feller
Maines
Death of Charles Greenley Funeral Services Held in Dallas
Charles W. Greenley, 55, died of a heart attack July 20 after going to work. Funeral services were held in Dallas on July 23. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Greenley of Elgin. An obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Charles W. Greenley
Frank Greenley
Elgin
Death of Charles Schopp
Services for Charles Schopp aged 60 of Castalia were held Tuesday at Castalia United Brethren church following his death Saturday July 14. Born March 17, 1891 in Elgin, he was the son of Orlando and Sarah Schopp. He is survived by his widow Dorothy Dean, his mother, and a sister Nellie Leithold of LaCrosse Wisconsin. Carrie Doty of Battle Creek Michigan plans an indefinite visit at 716 Conger Street South Haven Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schopp
Castalia
Castalia United Brethren Church
Elgin
Orlando
Sarah Schopp
Dorothy Dean
Nellie Leithold
LaCrosse
Wis
Carrie Doty
Battle Creek
Mich
Conger St
South Haven
Echo List Corrected Seeks Address Tag Validation
The publishers request subscribers verify their address tag and payment date. Payments up to noon July 21 were corrected, and some entries must be removed unless payments are made. Postal authorities note renewal timely in 1952 or later.
New Sweet Corn Monday Report Sparks Family Enjoyment
The report notes Ernie Baumgartner and his family enjoying sweet corn on a Monday. Mike Adrian placed a close second as they celebrated their first such meal on a Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Baumgartner
Mike Adrian
Christs Buy Steele Building Buy Home Vacate Coop Living Rooms
Mr and Mrs Christ purchase the Roy Steele business building now tenanted by Wm Moores. They bought mainly for a home as they plan to vacate the living rooms at the Coop building. They do not plan any other changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Roy Steele
Wm, ‘Moores
Coop
Arlington Supt North Resigns After 17 Years
Arlington school superintendent North submitted his resignation to the board on Friday July 13 ending a 17 year tenure. He plans to take a similar post in the Jesup schools starting in August leaving Arlington without a replacement yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Arlington
North
Jesup
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