Local visits and gatherings span Wadena and area
Emma White of Waseca is visiting in Minnesota with relatives including John Flanagan and Art Brockmeyer. Numerous guests attended dinners and social events across Elkader Fairbank and surrounding towns. Notable mentions include Mrs. Russell Jones Mrs. Ralph Reed Mrs. Alfred Nordhus Mrs. Gehring and others hosting or attending gatherings. A funeral in Sterling Colorado drew Roys family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Emma White
Waseca
Minn
John Flanagan
Art Brockmeyer
Iomas
Richard Egan
iPairbank
Eepin
Mires
Columbus
Johio
Ghésts
Mir
Jani
Russell Jones
Ralfh Reed
A Alfred Nordhus
Westmdn
Charles, Gehring
Elgie
Ole Tobneon
Bén Hibert
Henry Behn
Elkader
Elsie’ Flanagan
Richard, Egan, Fairbank
Arta
Lyle ‘Wilson
Arid Somes
Buffalo Center
Dallers
Wilfred Bond
Cecil Flanagan
Fayet
Ralph Shane Clar
Ole Jéhnison
Johnson
Mabel Johnson
Ralph Shaffer
Ole. Johnson
Charles Gehring
Elmer Struss
Carol Coke and
Fremont Marble
Dubuque
Gilbert Hall
Cedar Rapids
Irene Hall
Carol
Howard Fry
Oelwein
Jozsie Voshell
Ceril Schmidt
Peggy
Landsgard Reunion Brings Landsgard Families Together
A Landsgard reunion brought together Gordon Landsgard Knut Gerhard Leo Olson Alvin Halverson and many relatives plus the Juve Landsgard Nyhus Tom Landsgard Lindley McFarlane Olson Thompson Anderson Arnold Fisherbeck Eliza beth and Ardes. Attendees enjoyed a picnic dinner and an afternoon of visiting, with next year’s meeting place undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landsgard Ae
Gordon Landsgard
Knut
Gerhard
Leo Olson
Alvin Halverson
Juve Landsgard
Henry Nyhus
Tom Landsgard
Oscar Lindley
Osage
Gunner Landsgard
St. Olaf
Clyde McFarlane
Easton Landsgard
Olvin Olson
Millard Olson
Tilman Thompson
Glen Thompson
Wapello
Erma Anderson
Geneva Arnold
Norbert
Fisherbeck
Elizabeth
Ardes
Calendar of Local Events for June 14 and 15
Thursday June 14 features a Red Cross swimming meeting at the town hall at 8 00 p m. Friday June 15 lists the Elgin Fish and Wildlife Association annual fish dinner at the opera house starting 6 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursady
Red Cross
Town Hall
Elgin Fish & Wildlife Assn
Opera House
Elgin Town Hall
Schupbach Family Visitation and Illness Updates
Mr and Mrs Albert Schupbach Ruth Lena Schupbach and Mrs Anna Schupbach visited Mrs Albert Butikofer in New Hampton hospital Sunday They also called on Rob Lehman who is ill at the Wilbur Lehman home Alpha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schupbach
Ruth
Lena Schupbach
Anna Schupbach
Albert Butikofer
New Hampton Hospital
Rob Lehman
Wilbur Lehman
Alpha
Young Yowans Named State Comptroller Seek Public Service
Governor Beardsley appoints Glenn D. Sarsfield 28 to succeed Ray Jonison as state comptroller. A WWII veteran, he has been assistant state comptroller five and a half years and will earn 6500 yearly. The move follows a new law creating a state personnel director and moves Johnson to the state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam S. Beardsley
Glenn D. Sarsfield
Atlantic and Spencer
Ray Johnison
Sarsfield
Johnson
State Tax Commission
Senate
Engagement Announced for Elaine Holm and Edward Lenth
Elaine Helen Holm and Edward Lenth announce their engagement. Elaine, Elkader high school graduate, works for N W Bell in Elkader. Edward serves in the U S Navy stationed on the Columbia River in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Holm
Elaine Helen
Edward L. Lenth
Roy Lenth
Elkader
Edward
U. S. Navy
Columbia River
Oregon
Elaine
Elkader High School
N. W. Bell Telephone Company
Tractor Upset Kills Carl Schmidt Near Wadena Home
Carl Schmidt, 32, of Wadena, was killed Thursday morning when a tractor overturned on a gravel road near his parents home. He was unmarried and had been riding with relatives who had just passed him moments earlier. upon returning, they found the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schmidt
Wadena
Geo. Schmidt
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets at Halverson Home
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon June 21 at the home of Mrs Albert Halverson with Mrs Harold Halverson assisting the hostess duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Albert Halverson
Harold Halverson
Homes in Elgin gain fresh paint jobs around town
In Elgin several homes including those of Albert Schori Lyle Light F E Kohler and George Hanson sport new coats of paint improving the neighborhood. A bright new awning at the Elgin Furniture store completes the updated streetscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Albert Schori
Lyle Light
F. E. Kohler
George Hanson
Elgin Furniture
Service News From Fort Riley to Port Hueneme Army Navy Addresses
In Service items list personnel on leave or furlough. Pvt George L Christen Co F 66th Inf Fort Riley Kansas is on leave. Allen D Frieden home on two weeks leave after boat training at Port Hueneme California now a seaman apprentice working toward construction mechanic. He visits Fayette with parents. Robert L Hanson Navy address Seattle Washington and Jack J Hanson Co 61-642 DU Naval Trg Center San Diego California are sons of Mr and Mrs Melvial Evanson. Martin Minihan’s son William Minihan USNTC San Diego on furlough. Sgt Gene A Anderson returned from Anchorage Alaska and will spend 10 days with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. ‘Christen
Co. F
Inf
Ist PLC
Fort Riley
Kansas
Allen D. Frieden
Port Huenemec
Calif
Fayette
Navy
Robert L. Hanson
Seattle
Wash
Jack J. Hanson, SR
S. Naval Trag
San Diego
Melvial Evanson
Martin Minihan
Births at West Union Hospital They're Proud of Two New Babies
Mr and Mrs Will Pape of West Union welcomed a 7 lb son named Gordon William born Friday June 8 at West Union hospital. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jacob of Sheffield announced a daughter born June 5 weighing 7 lbs 6 oz named Anita June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will; Pape
West Union
West Union Hospital
Gordon William
Lloyd Jacob
Sheffied
Anita June
Carriers Meeting Attended by Mrs Sheldon Boyle
Members of the Second District Letter Carriers convention met on a weekend. Mrs Sheldon Boyle and other attendees stayed overnight and joined Sunday dinner guests at the Elmo Whitmer residence in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Boyle
Second District
Elmo Whitmer
Marion
Dinner Honors For Shirley West Confirmation
Dinner guests Sunday at the Lawrence West home celebrated the confirmation of their daughter Shirley. Attendees included Mrs Bertha West and the Gerhard Groth family of Decorah, Lt Allen Olson of Houston, the Lester Tope family of Fayette, M J Blockhus, Leslie Buroden, Otto Gisleson, James Crider families, Mrs Amanda Ruroden, Mrs Millard Gisleson, Louis Kurth, with Wanda Tope staying longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence West
Shirley
Bertha West
Gerhard Groth
Decorah
Allen Olson
Houston
Texas
Lester Tope
Fayette
M. J. Blockhus
Leslie Buroden
Otto Gisleson
James Crider
Amanda Ruroden
Millard Gisleson
Louis Kurth
Wanda Tope
W.S.C. Circles Hold Meetings at Local Homes
Two W S C circles schedule meetings on June 21. Martha circle convenes at Archie Howard home with Mrs Thos Howard assisting. Joy circle meets at Mrs Reuben Howard’s home with Mrs Roland Gruver assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Martha
Archie Howard
Thos. Howard
Circle Joy
Reuben Howard
Roland Gruver
Auxiliary Meeting Changes Date Set for June 21
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening, June 21, at the Legion rooms. Members are reminded of the date change. Lunch will be served by Clara Baumgartner Ina Wanger Lena Baumgartner Clara Muehlenthler and Mabel Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Clara Baumgartner
Ina Wenger
Lena Baumgartner
Clara Muehlenthler
Mabel Schneider
California Visitors Arrive to Visit Hanson Family
Mr and Mrs Fred S Hanson from Los Angeles California arrived Sunday evening to stay with his mother Mrs Tille Hanson until next Monday They will also visit Chicago briefly before returning home by the northern route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Hanson
Los Angeles
Calif
Tille Hanson
Chicago
Legionnaires Meeting and Officer Election Notice
The American Legion will hold a regular meeting and elect officers on Tuesday evening June 19 at the Legion hall. The session is described as important and will be followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Towa Leads A P Co Butter Supply in 1950
Towa butter makers and patron farmers supplied about 40 percent of national butter to A P stores last year. A P paid 17,289,431 for towa butter in 1950, above 16,118,728 in 1949, with Iowa butter a major factor in 1950 purchases. A P spent 70,620,692 for over 114 million pounds of butter in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & P. Pood
Towa
A&p
Iowa
Replanting Asparagus Crowns At Schori Farm Near Elgin
Lcot Schori seeds asparagus last year and starts permanent fields this spring. About 7 acres have crowns planted at Schori Bros. farm east of Elgin, with nearly 25 acres more being planted just south of Capper Hatchery and school grounds. In total nearly 200 acres are planned, creating about two extra months of work for the canning factory and additional employment for many workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lcot
Schori
Schori Bros
Elgin
Capper
Lyle Light and Moore Seek Iowa Grand Lodge Meeting
Lyle Light and M. H. Moore left early Tuesday for Des Moines to attend the annual communication of the Iowa Grand Lodge A F and A M. They represent the Elgin and Clermont lodges respectively and expect a three day absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Light
M. H. Moore
Des Moines
Iowa Grand Lodge
A.F
A.M
Elgin
Clermont
A Good Neighbor Deed At Shaffer Farm In Iowa
Ten tractors assisted Ralph Shaffer Monday to cultivate 45 acres of corn and aid with other tasks as he recovers from surgery in Waterloo. Nearby notes warn dog owners about trespass and damages, citing a city ordinance allowing destruction of dogs that harm neighbors. Social visits list Mrs Alte Kingman, Win Kerr household guests, and Mr Hiram Halverson from Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shaffer
Mr. Shaffer
Waterloo
G. H. Balb
Alte Kingman
Win Kerr
Mira
Hiram Halverson
Cedar, Rapids
Gundsy
Maynard ‘Lants
Early History of East Clermont Community
Newly elected officers of the W.S. CS are listed led by President Mrs. Leo L. Sehovi and Vice President Mrs. John Tillotson. The article recalls East Clermont settlers around 1850, anecdotes of Sven Houg's woodcraft, Norwegain immigrant life, long walks to Decorah, and early family migrations shaping the frontier church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
W.S. CS
Leo L. Sehovi
John Tillotson
C. J. Robinson
Henry H. Wolf
Lawrence Knudtson
Clive Helms
Herbert Dummermuth
Lyle Light
Gordon
Mosby
Bertha Lehman
Robert Kohler
Edith Berg
Ed Kingman
W. J. Grove
C. J. Mulford
Ern Holzer
Mel Kohler
Thos. Howard
Bess Blake
Chas Wenger
Estella Feller
Mary Skarshaug
Carl Meinhard
Adella Chapman
Delia Lehman
Circle Joy
Reuben Howard
Leo L. Schori
R. A. Crider
Robert Wilson
Clifton Powell
H. B. Gilson
Henry Feller
Norris Capper
Rob. Grimes
Gordon , Mosby
Chas. Gehring
Clifton Wilson
C. B. Schori
Ray DeBart
Albert Schori
R. P. Stra
Wins Music Honors At Iowa State College
George Bovis son of Mrs Sue Bovis received a gold medal at the annual Music Honors banquet held Sunday June 3 at Iowa State College. Awards went to vocal and instrumental musicians in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bovis
Sue Bovis
Towa State College
Patients in Hospitals To Rochester
Mr and Mrs C B Schori went to Rochester Monday where he will continue examinations begun last week at the clinic. They were joined by Mrs Guernsey Smith who was also to have a check up. In New Hampton Mrs Albert Butikofer entered St Josephs hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs Myron Houg is a patient at St Josephs hospital in New Hampton after surgery Saturday. George Nydegger is convalescing from pleural pneumonia at the Frad Nydegger Jr home. he came from Postville hospital Wednesday and expects to return there Friday for an x ray exam, delaying his return to work at the creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
C. B. Schori
Guernsey Smith
New Hampton
Albert Butikofer
St. Joseph's Hospital
Myron Houg
St.Joseph's Hospital, New Hampton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wadena News
Landsgard Reunion
Deoster
Tirmae
Napelor
Erriven
Sas
Clark Disgeishet
Far West
Ead
Rome
B-Genen
Tandy Redjutant
Ova
Beardsley
Tandy
Charles Grahl
Washington
Pearl W. McMurray
State Commissioner of Public Safety
Iowa Executive Council
McMurray
State Board of Control
Slaine Helen Holm
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
United States OF America
Carriers’ Meeting
W.S.C. S. Meetings
California
Legionaires
Grand Lodge
W. S.C
East Clermont Church
Turkey River
Sophia Groth
Sven Houg
Norway
Halsten AL Groth
Kittel
Assor
Johannes
Sven
Torkel
Syver
Halsten
Oje
Ole
Sven Blockhus
Lien
Lars
Evan
Kristen
Ambjor
Mari
Margit
Johannes ‘Groth
Ole E. Lien
Halvor Olson
Medallen
Iowa State College
Park Pavilion
Don Stoessel
Echo
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