Local Social Notes Roundup From Waterloo And Surrounding Towns
Mrs James Kennedy reports a new granddaughter born Sunday to Mrs Kennedy of Waterloo. Visits include Wayne Smith at Osbwein and the Little Church at Festina. Highland Ladies Aid met with Mrs Ole Johnson. songs from Songs of the Bible featured. Pleasant Ridge Club hosted by Tim Mahoney. Betty Schwindeman bridal shower preceded lunch. Gerald Barker family visited Waterloo. Roy Leonhart stayed with Reisner family at West Union. James Quinn of Des Moines spent weekend. Edna Corkery, Cedar Rapids, Sumner. Mrs Wm Muench and daughters visited George Jones Sr. Wetzel family visits in Elkader and Beulah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kennedy
Kennedy
Waterloo
Dale- Roberts
Fayette, Leonard
West
Elgin
Wayne Smith
Osbwein
Festina
Bily Bros
Spuillville
Verdell - Hulbert
Buddy
Harpers Ferry
Gerald Ketta
Tdple
Leonard Moore
Pleasant Ridge Club
Tim Mahoney
Raymond Jellings
Jim
West Union
James Quinn
Des Moines
Edg ‘Holme
Edna
Irma Corkery
Cedar Rapids
Sumner
Floyd Duffy
Wm. Muench
Elkader
George Jones
Frank Wetzel
Gon
Mary B. Wetzel
Lillie Livingston
Hatchery output in Iowa hits 4.5 million chicks in June 1949
Iowa hatcheries produced 4 500 000 chicks in June 1949, the largest monthly total in four years though surpassed in early war years. Six month output reached 83 150 000, up 18 percent from the previous year, with spring production shifting earlier and early summer months thinning.
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Iowa
Elgin Deeds and Marriage Licenses Noted in Brief
Deeds transfer property in Elgin including Ida Christen to Dale Jen sen for 200 dollars and 10 and W 6 Lt 6 in Sutter's Add. C H Elsheimer transfers to Merlin Miller for 19 40 and W Union and NW NW NW 18-04-3 West Union. Trade name H and H Distributing Co listed with Donald E Hansen as owner in West Union. Marriage licenses issued July 20 to Don LeRoy Fauser and Dorothy Marit Torkelson of Elgin, and Nathan W Kimps ton of Fayette to Betty Jean Schwendiman of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeds Christen
Ida
Dale J. Jensen
Sutter's
Elgin
Elsheimer
C. H
Merlin Miller
Union
West Union
H, & H. Distributing Co
Donald E. Hansen
Don LeRoy Fauser
Oelwein
Dorothy Marit Torkelson
Nathan W. Kimpston
Fayette
Betty Jean Schwendiman
No Pay Increase for State Employees
The state executive council adopts a policy to keep general pay scales unchanged despite requests from six departments. The 1948 cost of living bonus for under $4,000 earners remains, with limited exceptions for hiring specialists. The Annie Wittenmyer home in Davenport gains a $900 raise for a new superintendent, and 96 soil conservation districts will now have state funds up to $2,000 annually. Governor Beardsley appoints J. F. Engels to the state committee, expanding membership to seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Executive Council
Board of Control
Health Department
Annie Wittenmyer
Davenport
H. R. McPhail
E. G. Wiggins
Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home
Iowa
William Beardsley
J. F. Engels
Maynard
Maynard Schnittjer
Manning
Fewer New Homes Built in Iowa June Compared to Last Year
Iowa reports 877 new dwelling permits in 16 first class cities this June down from 403 last June. Residential construction value rose from 2,799,651 to 3,826,277 dollars. Iowa politics centers on the senatorial race with Allan Kline of Vinton urged by some Republicans to enter against Bourke Hickenlooper, though opponents say he isn’t interested. Democratic chatter mentions Al Loveland, under-secretary of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Health Department
Allan Kline
Vinton
American Farm Bureau
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Kline
al Loveland
Page
Echo subscription renewal notice for 49 or 50 due
Do it now to pay Echo subscriptions up to 1949 or 1950. Check the address label on your Echo for the payment date of your TM subscription and renew immediately if it does not read 49 or 50. Cleaning up overdue subscriptions to comply with postal regulations.
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Echo
Rough Ashlar Picnic Planned by West Union Lodges
The Rough Ashlar club of ten Masonic lodges will hold its annual picnic at West Union fair grounds on Sunday, August 7. Each member lodge is to provide one number on the program. Families may bring their own picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rough Ashlar Club
West Union
Fair Grounds
Blue Cross Counselors Named for Township Enrollment
The Blue Cross program names township counselors to assist enrollment from Jay to August 8. In Pleasant Valley the listed counselors include Mrs M J Blockhus Mrs Cora Blockhuy Mrs Ern Holzer Joyce Gehring Illyria Mrs Wilder Mattocks Clermont Mrs Archie Schroeder Clarence Kittelson J M Brorby Clement Kneeland Howw ard Boyle Otto Brandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Cross Township
Jay
Pleasant Valley
M. J. Blockhus
Cora Blockhuy
Ern Holzer
Joyce Gehring
Illyria
Wilder Mattocks
Clermont
Archie Schroeder
Clarence Kittelson
J. M. Brorby
Clement Kneeland
Howward Boyle
Otto Brandt
Caution Boys About Misuse of Air Rifles
Mrs. Mary Allen reports that Chas Holzer found a mourning dove in their yard last week shot with an air rifle. She warns that a boy likely did the act and urges parents to tell children not to kill birds. Mourning doves are scarce in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Allen
Chas. Holzer
Picnic at Lans ing Island for N E Iowa Press group
Mr and Mrs R P Strauch and companions joined about 85 attendees at the annual N E Iowa Press picnic on Humming Bird Island upriver. Boats ferried guests. Leo Hufschmidt lent a boat. Fried catfish was a highlight served by the resident game warden. C J Robinson notes a California departure July 30 with a return around Aug 6 or 7. Notice seeks return of a large white coffee pot from the Eastern Star. Bonnie Lantz hosted a theater slumber party for her 16th birthday with Roma Medberry Alice Grimm and Shirley Reusser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Strauch
Clifford D. Garmo
Postville
N. E. Iowa Press
Lansing
Humming Bird
Leo Hufschmidt
C. J. Robinson
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
Eastern Star
Bonnie Lantz
Roma Medberry
Alice Grimm
Shirley Reusser
Barn Fire Destroys Gust Gilbertson Farm Barn
A Thursday morning fire at the Gust Gilbertson farm destroyed a 40 by 60 foot barn and about 40 tons of hay after a lightning strike. Mr. Gilbertson called the Elgin fire department. they saved the house after three quarters of an hour of effort. Estimated loss is 3500 dollars, partially insured, with plans to rebuild using native lumber once sawed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Gilbertson
Gilbertson
Elgin Fire Department
West Union Citizens Club thanks Swiss Band for centennial joy
West Union celebrates its 100th birthday with help from the Swiss Band whose waltzes added gaiety to the parade. The letter from B Kamm Jr., secretary, thanks the band and offers future help for Elgin Iowa’s centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial
Elgin
Iowa
Sir Fee
West Union
West Union Citizens Club B
Kamm, Jr
Town Hall and Businesses Undergo Interior and Exterior Renovations
The town hall interior and front have been redecorated this week. Elgin State Bank and post office receive show window repairs and a fresh coat of paint. Many storefronts along Business Row are being upgraded as the summer builds toward the centennial celebration.
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Elgin State Bank and Post Office
West Union Butter Rates Gold Medal at Algona
F L Frieden of West Union won a gold medal for his 20 pound butter title at Algona. His entry was the only one rated superior in the sixth Iowa educational butter exhibit this year. R C Wilson of Wadena placed second and F P Gernand of Volga third, both rated excellent.
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F. L. Frieden
West Union
Algona
Iowa
Frieden
R. C. Wilson
Wadena
F. P. Gernand
Volga
Summer Cruise for Guernsey Smith Family
Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith Noel and three Midwest boys depart Monday for San Francisco to begin a six weeks training cruise around the equator as part of ROTC. They expect to return in two to three weeks via a different return route. Noel I Smith address listed as Mid Sh Noel I Smith Div M 3 USS Springfield Fleet PO San Francisco.
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Guernsey Smith
Noel
San Francisco
Calif
Wil
Mayor Announces Missing Elgin Band Folding Chairs
The mayor reports six folding chairs belonging to the Elgin band are missing and requests the borrower to return them promptly to the basement for the band stand or town hall. He invites applications to borrow park furniture through town marshal W. P. Kohls or the undersigned, noting the need to track town property. The Batoche Club members and families are visiting the Walter Falb family at Clear Lake today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
W. P. Kohls
Batoffe Club
Clear Lake
Walter Falb
Tentative Program for Centennial Arranged
The Dubuque office reports Fath and Light leading refrigeration sales in the district with 172 percent of quota. Eighty dealers serve the district, and only eleven are in the 100 percent club, with local dealers at the top since the campaign began last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Fath & Light
Holstein Breeders District Show Set in Elkader
Holstein breeders from District II will gather at the Elkader fair grounds on Tuesday August 9 with judging starting at 10:00 a.m. Entrants should contact Art Johnson in Elkader. A special class allows FFA and 4 H members to show calves and compete in open classes. A noon picnic dinner will be held for breeders and families.
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Elkader
District II
Art Johnson
FFA
4-H
Bether
Dairy Queen Contest at Fayette County Fair
A Dairy Queen contest will be staged at the Fayette County Fair on Tuesday August 23. Sponsored by the fair association and area creameries, entrants must be 17 to 23 and reside in Fayette county. Three judges will choose the winner who will be crowned with ceremonies. Entrants fill in blanks at local creameries. entries close August 10.
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Fayette County Fair
The
Fair Association
Screameries
Fayette County
Dairy
Park Lights Installed For Band Concert
The park lights were completed last week and first used at the band concert on Wednesday evening. Minor adjustments remain. A Lions Club project, the street lights may not be in by homecoming. Interstate officials will try. pall shipments cause delay. Mrs. Chas O’Neill left for Bushnell South Dakota to visit the D. R. McMillan home. Sherry has been there weeks and will return Sunday.
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Lions Club
Chas, O'Neill
Bushnell
S. D
D. R. McMillan
Sherry
Centennial Celebration Plans for August Event Schedule
The Community Club and Legion met to outline a tentative August Centennial program from August 18 to 21. Five bands will join the parade including Farmersburg Elgin Elks fife and drum corps Waterloo Elgin Swiss band and Volga Mason City martial band. Events feature doll and pet parades for under 12, horseshoe pitching contest, two dances with Pete Dougherty’s band, street rides, and a grand parade at 2:30 with pageant. Local sponsors and concessions favor civic and church groups. no street carnival.
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Legion
Farmersburg
Elgin Band
Elks Colored Fife and Drum Corp of
Waterloo
Elgin
Martial Band
Volga
Mason City
Elks Corps
West Union
The
Echo
Opera House
Pete Dougherty
Elgin Community Club
Elgin Post American Legion
Park
Postville
Dougherty
East Clermont Luther League Presents The Whole Truth Play
Members of the East Clermont Luther League will present a play The Whole Truth on Sunday evening Aug 7 with an ice cream social on the church lawn. Watch for cast and announcements next week. Families and visitors are noted in local social spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Luther League
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R. P, Straugh, Pub
Blue Cross
Capryasy G. H. Falb
Canada
Board of Supervisors
Dairy Queen
U. 5
Wright Brothers
Flanders
U.S
Calvin Coolidge
Harding
Harvard
Yale
Bellum
G. Pfister
Ole Reierson
Glen Thorson
Niagara Cave
Minn
Emma Imholte
Roderick
Dan. Bakstad
Angels
Ind
Juarula
Bakstad
Patsy Everett
Dundee
Oliver Torkelson
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