Wadena Wins First Game Of Season In Big 8 Bout
Wadena defeated Garnaville 8 to 2 on their home diamond as Young led a three hit attack and three runs batted in. Garnaville pitcher yielded seven hits while Wildenace contributed strong offense early. Commencement exercises were held for the class of 1949 at the Presbyterian church with Rev Manning delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Bdason
Garnvllo
Bunciy
Wadeng
Ing
Jarnavillo
Young
Jefferys
Wildenace
Garnaville
Lena
Garnavillo
Prerles
Kurchelney
Presbyterian Church
Benesh
Frayer
Manning
Robin
Charles Winter
Andre Named as New Agriculture Dean at Iowa State
Dr. Floyd Andre, a young agricultural scientist with broad experience in research, teaching and extension, will become dean and director of agriculture at Iowa State College on July 1. He succeeds H. H. Kildee who retires due to age limits after 40 years of service. Andre will lead the teaching staff in agriculture, direct the Agricultural Experiment Station, and head the Agricultural Extension Service, roles previously combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Floyd Andre
H. H. Kildee
Andre
Kildee
We Had to Cut News Owing to Holiday
A terse note from the publisher apologizes for omissions this week due to the upcoming holiday. Editors explain the three days of work condensed into two and ask readers to forgive missing items.
Whisker Club Meeting Sets Town Hall Agenda
A town hall meeting is planned for Friday at 8 p m to decide the future of the Elgin Whisker Club. It is essential all members attend. Mrs John Luchsinger Richard Neuman Peter M Luchsinger and Margaret Germann plan to leave Saturday for Forestburg to spend a week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Whisker Club
John Luchsinger
Richard Neuman
Peter M. Luchsinger
Margaret Germann
Forestburg
de Ae
Plans for state institutions hint at housing youths
The Iowa interim committee heard that the Board of Control seeks outside architects to draft plans for new buildings, including two training cottages at Annie Wittenmyer in Davenport. Cottages aim to alleviate school overcrowding and provide practical homemaking training for girls nearing discharge. Estimated cost rises from 40 000 to about 75 000 dollars per cottage, with bids approved for furnishing five employees residences at state institutions totaling 155 604 dollars. Fire losses rose to 9 050 377 dollars with 4 559 fires. rural departments are deemed feasible and increasingly used in rural Iowa communities. The report notes unknown causes as the leading fire source, followed by smoker carelessness and arson investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative
Board of Control
Des Moines
Annie Wittenmyer
Soldiers Orphans Home
Davenport
Control Board
Ralph Arnold
Robert Lappen
John Strohm
Strohm
Towa
Hos
Page
Starts Work on New Farm Residence
Ben Dennler broke ground on a new farm home on the former Doty 40 acre farm along primary 58. The one and a half story residence measures 26 by 32 feet and will be completely modern. Dennler aims to have it completed this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dennler
Doty
Mr. Dennler
Elgin Loses One Sided Game to Edgewood
Elgin lost a very one sided game to Edgewood last Sunday on the home diamond. Bob Downey collected 4 hits in five trips to the plate. Jensen suffered torn ligaments and may miss rest of season. Brady Fritz Joney Downey homered. Beatty allowed 5 earned runs over five innings. Erickson took the loss. Umpire A Hanson. Scorer E Lantz. Next games June 5 Elgin at Volga and others.
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Elgin
Edgewood
Bob Downey
Dale Jensen Elgin
Hanson
Jensen
Brady
Fritz
Joney
Downey
Thurn
Beatty
Erickson
Schmid
A. Hanson
E. Lantz
Lehman
Ib Adrian
Barker
Wede
P — Schupbach
Rf Erickson
P Smith
A Boleyn
Huet
Halverson
Gehring
Fascher
DeSotel
Kruger
Mueller
Jones
Barger
Apparent Beatty
P — Sharp
So Sherman
Ed Rhines
Wiley
Putz
H Mh
California visitor recalls Elgin changes after twenty one years
Fred Schupbach of Riverside California arrived last Wednesday for an extended visit with relatives in and around Elgin. He notes many changes in Elgin since his last visit twenty one years ago while his California town grew from 15 000 to 50 000 people. In California he worked as a building contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schupbach
Riverside
Calif
Elgin
California
Mr. Schupbach
Walters Family Visit Highlights Local Socials
Mr and Mrs Sid Walters visited Sunday evening in the Walter Medbarry home in Oelwein. Mr and Mrs C J i and family went to Edgewood Monday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank Hil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Walters
Oelwein
Walter Medbarry
Co Auxiliary Meeting Here Tuesday June 7
The regular county Auxiliary meeting will be held at the Elgin school house Tuesday June 7, beginning with a one o'clock luncheon. The department president, district president, and newly elected district president will be guests. The president of the Elgin Unit urges good attendance from our members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin School House
Elgin
Mrs Nancy Gehring Dies At West Union Hospital
Mrs. Nancy Gehring, 79, died at West Union hospital Monday night after a week’s stay following a long illness. Her son Richard of Chicago arrived Friday to be with her. Funeral services will be held at St Paul’s Methodist church Thursday at two o’clock with burial in Syria Cemetery. Her life sketch will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Gehring
West Union Hospital
Richard
Chicago
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Syria
Auxiliary Report On Activities Auxiliary Meeting Summary
Eighteen members answered roll call at the regular Auxiliary meeting Thursday evening. Wreaths were made to decorate soldiers graves for Memorial Day. A report on the spring conference at Clear Lake April 28 was given by the president Loftagrd and Mrs meetin ero delegates from the local unit. Final plans were made for the county meeting June 7 at the school house beginning with a one o'clock luncheon. Members urged to attend. The president asks for old Christmas cards to be left with Mrs F D Welch by Saturday evening. Also save Butternut coffee labels or strips. each is worth 10c to buy gifts for orphans. Last year $304.00 was collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Veterans’ Center
Loftagrd
Meetin’ Ero
F. D. Welch
B. Y. P. U. Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
At the annual business meeting last Friday evening the B Y P U elected officers for the ensuing year Margaret Germann president Carn Kohls vice president Ruth Boleyn secretary Lorraine Miller treasurer Phyllis Pinney pianist Evelyn Miller assistant pianist Harry Johnson librarian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Germann
Carnl Kohls
Ruth Boleyn
Lorraine Miller
Phyllis Pinney
Evelyn Miller
Harry Johnson
Salvation Army Seeks Exposal of Imposters in Elgin
Chairman G. J. Mosby of the Salvation Army Rural Service Unit Committee in Elgin urges residents to avoid contributions to unauthorized tambourine or envelope collections. Police cooperation is sought to report any collectors using devices to raise funds. Officials urge use of local committee during the annual Service Unit campaign and allow the Easter and Christmas War Cry for sale without collecting devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mosby
Salvation Army Rural Service Unit Committee
Elgin
Salvation
Iowa
Salvation Army
Service Unit Committee
Il Salvationists
Des Moines
Myria Softball Schedule Near Elgin with Open Dates
The schedule lists Myria Softball games from May 31 to July 22 with games at Elgin and Oelwein, including open dates June 7 and July 5. All home games at Elgin with 25 and 60 cent admission. Local residents Clara Brabham and family visited, and Mr Butikofer returned from hospital, showing community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westgate
Elgin
Belmont Radio
Oelwein
Aurora
Recreational Center
Maynard
Knight of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Carl Hackmann Retires As Rural Mail Carrier
Jacob Gehring Sr struck by age 98 died peacefully Saturday evening May 28 while his daughter Billa read to him. He had been bedbound and blind for years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Apostolic church with Noah Schrock of Oakville officiating. Mr Gehring long served there as minister. Obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gehring
Billa
Apostolic Church
Noah Schrock
Oakville
Gehring
Postville Centennial Set for June 3 4 5
Postville marks its 100th anniversary founded in 1849 by Joel Post with a three day celebration sponsored by the Postville Commercial Club. Events include a Friday noon opening, Robinson's Greater Shows, a blindfold auto drive, music by Ray Alto and his Cowboys, a Saturday parade and dances, noon radio broadcast, baseball games Elgin vs Postville and Castalia vs Postville, an old settlers reunion Sunday, and various prizes and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Joel Post
Ray Alto
Cowboys
Memorial Hall
Bob
Iowa
Elgin
Spread in Cattle Grade Prices Expected to Widen
Prices of different cattle grades are unusually close this spring but spreads should widen in fall. Bottom grades are likely to fall, bringing lower prices for feeder cattle and overall market shifts as autumn approaches.
Travelers and visits from distant families over weekend
Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Marjorie visited in L G Johnsons home from Sunday morning to Tuesday morning. The Wm Weibel family from Chicago visited at A M Weibel home on Saturday and later went to Sumner to visit M Zurbriggen family. Wm Weibel returned to Chicago Monday with his father. John O Anderson drove to Fennimore Wisconsin to visit Nels H Nelson whose 77th birthday was celebrated with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Marjorie
Steamboat Rock
L. G. Johnson
Wm. Weibel
Chicago
A. M. Weibel
Sumner
M. Zurbriggen
John O. Anderson
Fennimore
Wis
Nels H. Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Paul Zurbriggen
Bobby
Roy Knight
Postville
Lorence Muehlethaler
Estherville
C. S
Completes 35 Years Service on May 31
Carl Hackman a rural mail carrier on route 3 in Elgin retired after 35 years in the service. He began in horse and buggy days and his only accident was a 1937 ankle fracture while delivering part of his route on foot. Route 3 will be served by Sheldon Boyle, Route 2 by substitute Frank Pinney, and Route 1 by Ray DeSart, nearing retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hackman
Elgin
Mr. Hackmann
Sheldon Boyle
Frank Pinney
Ray DeSart
Baumgartner Kohls Farm Sold to Virgil Torsen
The 130 acre farm known as the Ern Holzer farm on the ridge road was sold by Mrs. Clara Baumgartner and Clarence Kohls to Virgil Torsen of West Union. Possession is set for July 1st, though Sam Schneider, the current tenant, remains on the property for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Holzer
Ridge Road
Clara Baumgartner
Clarence Kohls
Virgil Torsen
West Union
Sam Schneider
Leona Catherine Kimpston Engaged to Curtis LeRoy Gremm
Mr and Mrs Frank R Kimpston of Hawkeye announce the engagement of their daughter Leona Catherine to Curtis LeRoy Gremm son of Mr and Mrs Roy H Gremm of Ossian The wedding is planned for June 19 at the Methodist church in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Kimpston
Hawkeye
Leona Catherine
Curtis LeRoy Gremm
Roy H. Gremm
Ossian
Methodist Church
Elgin
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Bert Cook
Harold Corbin
Charlie Commack
Fred Hetzel
Alice Humphrey
Arlington
John Buschhusen
Cedar Rapids
Nettie Fortney
Cclwein
Howard Stranahan
Payette
Harley Betts
Strawberry Point
Jellings
Robert Bond, Jr
Emogene
Leo Shriver
Marcus Petsche
Keith Monashan
Fayette
Marcus Petache
Robert
Merle
Clyde
Wilfred Bond
Whisker Club
Suday
Volga
Clermont
Guttenberg
Life In Bloom
Myria
Clara Brabham
Elkader
Oscar Frieden
Wm. Schupbach
Anna Schupbach
Jake Butikofer
Butikofer
Postville Hospital
Carl Hackmann
North Americ
Annonay
Frison
Deniel Seone Oey
Kentucky
Coer
Bern
Deeds Torkelson
Otto
Otis L
Ivan Torkelson
Cook
Alfred W
Margery Wenger
J. B. Hosier
KAYX
Waterloo
Brainard Church
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