Neighborhood Socials Highlight North Central Iowa
Alfred Johnson and Mrs Johnson hosted a homestyle party in their home honoring niece Colleen Reed of West Union on Tuesday evening with about fifty guests. A short program and contests followed, gifts were given, and lunch was served by the hostesses. Guests included Mrs Wa Boyle and others from West Union Benton Tenn La Porte City and Wilder Mattocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred, Johnson
Ou Johnson
Colleen Reed
West Union
Wa. Boyle
Caas” Geer
Benton
Tenn
Jack Bigler
la Porté City
Andes
Wilder Mattocks
Loretta Mattocks
Mike Yenney
Des Moines
Richard Whitcher
Oklahoma City
Okla
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Anna Poor
Ivan Lindaman
Aplington
W. F. Moore
Ralph Reed
Alfred Nordhus
Chas, Gehring
Ole Johnson
Abbie Swale
Pecaponica
Ill
R Boden
W. FE. Moore
Mrs
Rally Day Held by Clayton County 4H Girls
The Clayton County Girls 4 H Club held its annual Rally Day in Elkader on Thursday, June B, drawing 325 attendees in a near full auditorium. The county committee and leaders selected a well rounded program featuring campaign speakers and demonstrations by clubs with candidates for county office. Newly elected officers are Jacqulin Doerring president, Bhirley Bernhardt vice president, Ruth Gibbs secretary treasurer, and Mary Schultz historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County Girls 4 H
Elkader
Jacqulin Doerring
Lu °Ana Sunny Gues Club
Bhirley Bernhardt
Giard Eeger Hands 4-H Club
Ruth Gibbs
The
Pointer Blue Belles
Mary Schultz
Happy Hustlers
Scouts to Fayette Court of Honor at Fayette High
Scouts from north Fayette County plan a court of honor at Fayette High School on Tuesday June 20 at eight in the evening. The event recognizes local scouts and advances in rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fayette County
Fayette High School
Iowa Primaries Highlight Labor and Farm Issues
The Iowa Democratic and Republican contests feature strong divides on the Brannan plan and the Taft-Hartley act. Loveland leads in the Dem primary, bolstered by CIO areas with packing centers, while Kraschel trails. Larson wins GOP nomination amid a church-backed, people-centered victory. Hawkeye Boys State closes with Dick White named governor and Clair Ridison as lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Loveland
U.S
Sen. Bourke
Hickenlooper
Loveland
W. M. Nicholas
Magon City
GOP
CIO
Congress of Industrial
Kraschell
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Emjmet
Ling, Polk
Wapello Web
Ster
Woodbury
Robert Larson
Bernard Brown
Larson
Iowa
Iowa teachers to receive higher pay next school year
The Iowa State Teachers Association reports that a survey of school districts shows salary increases for the coming year ranging from 50 to 190 dollars annually. The survey lists lowest, highest, and average salaries by community size, with each average expected to rise from the 1949 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Towa
Iowa State Pertucatlai Association
Iowa
ISEA
Ossian Centennial Parade and Circus Weekend
Ossian hosts a three day centennial celebration Friday through Sunday with free circus acts and a centennial parade on Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the Commercial Club, the event promises a big show and attracts all residents to join the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qur
Ossian
Bible School Ends With Programs at First Baptist
The daily vacation Bible school at First Baptist closed with a program during Sunday school on June 11. Dr. Arthur Ittermann led as superintendent with four departments and teachers listed. Total two week offering was 40.29 for Cameroons Missions and a 50 offering for Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Schantz. 96 enrolled, average attendance 88, 54 pupils received perfect attendance awards. A combined picnic was held Friday at Clermont park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Arthur Ittermann
Jesus
Mia
Guy Probert
Evelyn Miller
Virgil Boleyn
James Sorenson
Archie Schroeder
Lester Trautman
Robert Mott
Hugo Hackmann
Pred Schaer
Lorraine Miller
Carol Miller
Cameroons Missions
A. D. Schantz
Clermont Park
Crops Progress With Rainfall Across County
Small grain pastures and the hay crop are making good progress due to generous rainfall. Some corn fields look fine and may reach knee high by the fourth if weather stays decent. Many fields are two weeks behind schedule and need favorable conditions. Last Friday morning 2.04 inches of rain brought streams to bank full, with minor overflow above Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa State students on month long tour of U S and Canada
Study trip by 30 Iowa State College students in agronomy and animal husbandry departs June 12. Led by Lowell Strong son of Mr and Mrs Reynold Strong they will visit farms crops herds and manufacturing sites across southwestern southern and northeastern states and into Canada during the summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Strong
Reynold Strong
Iowa State College
Iowa State
Canada
Dinner guests at Lew Gruver home Sunday
Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Colgrove of St. Joseph Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Pringle of Clermont, and the Wm Gruver family. Opportunity uses the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Gruver
Earl Colgrove
St. Joseph
Clifton Pringle
Clermont
Wm. Gruver
Opportunity
Colleen Reed Weds Keith Trewin At Little Brown Church
Miss Colleen Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Reed of West Union married Keith Trewin son of Mr and Mrs Earl Trewin of Hawkeye Thursday at the Little Brown Church near Nashua in a navy and white ceremony. The bridal party included Misa Beryl Morf of Hawkeye as maid of honor with yellow rose corsage. Robert Mattke of Fredericksburg served as best man. Mrs Trewin attends Iowa State Teachers College and Mr Trewin is a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Reed
Ralph Reeds
West Union
Keith Trewin
Earl Trewins
Hawkeye
Little Brown
Nashua
F. L. Hanscom
Palm Beach
Misa Beryl Morf
Robert Mattke
Fredericksburg
Trewin
Iowa State Teachers College
C B Camp Meeting Opens at Town Falls
The C B camp at Town Falls opened on Monday morning with attendees from the local Baptist church including Dr Arthur Ittermann and Beverly Leland Probert among others. Speakers include Rev and Mrs Constrom missionaries recently back from Africa. The Elgin group plans to return home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Falls
Arthur Ittermann
Clarence
Muehlethaler
Beverly
Leland Probert
Janice
Phyllis Pineny
Margie Johnson
Paul Suba
Shirley
Virgil Boleyn
Constrom
Africa
Elgin
Births Reported at Local Hospitals This Week
Wanda Lee born to Mr and Mrs Giles Martin at West Union hospital Saturday morning weighing 10 pounds. Mr and Mrs Richard Griebe of Clermont welcomed a daughter born Tuesday June 13 at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Mr and Mrs Burtram Kurth of Early welcomed son Daniel Burton born May 30. Mrs Kurth formerly Louise Hackmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Lee
Giles Martin
West Union Hospital
Richard Griebenow
Clermont
Postville Hospital
Burtram Kurth
Early
Daniel Burton
Kurth
Louise Hackmann
Legion to Meet at Elgin Post Tuesday Evening
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting at the Legion hall on Tuesday evening June 20. All members are urged to attend for an important gathering with officer elections on the agenda and refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion
Legion Hall
Started Band Concerts At Elgin Park
The first summer park concert was held in Elgin Park last Wednesday evening directed by Leo Grether Volga. Most players are from the school band and have shown progress in the past year. The concerts will continue weekly throughout the summer on Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Park
Leo Grether
Volga
Legion Auxiliary to Meet Thursday June 22 at Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting Thursday evening June 22 at the Legion hall. All AH members are urged to attend. a door prize will be drawn. Lunch will be served by Clara Baumgartner Ina Wenger Lena Baumgartner Clara Muehlenthaler and Mabel Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion
Clara Baumgartner
Ina Wenger
Lena Baumgartner
Clara Muehlenthaler
Mabel Schneider
Betty Conaway Becomes Bride In Des Moines Ceremony
Betty Ann Conaway daughter of Mrs. Ruth Snyder Cedar Rapids became the bride of Glen C. Frey son of Mrs. Luella Frey Patterson on Saturday afternoon at Easton Place Methodist church in Des Moines. The Rev. George S. Snyder officiated. The couple will reside at 1803 Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip to the Ozarks. Frey is with Wilson & Co. and Mrs. Frey works for Killian Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann Conaway
Ruth Snyder
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Glen C. Frey
Luella Frey
Patterson
Easton Place
Genevieve Fogler
Ozarks
Bride-to-be Dora Lee Medberry honored at shower
Dora Lee Medberry was honored as a bride select at a Thursday evening shower hosted by Edna Nelson and Mrs. Schlee at the Schlee home in Postville. A 600 card game was played and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Lee Medberry
Edna Nelson
Mrs. Schlee
Schlee
Postville
Iowa State Holds 79th Commencement Largest Class
Corinne E Scholen of Elgin among 1200 graduates at Iowa State College seventy ninth commencement. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics dietetics and will undertake a year long dietetic internship at St Mary Hospital Rochester Minnesota. Dr and Mrs R A Crider spent Friday in Ames as their daughter Barbara, a student there, returned home for summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne E. Scholen
Herman Scholen
Elgin
Iowa State College
Corinne
St. Mary Hospital
Rochester
Minn
R.A. Crider
Ames
Barbara
Decorah residents visit C. O. Torkelson home weekend
Mrs. Morris Woldum and her grandson from Decorah spent the weekend with the C. O. Torkelson family, sharing news and hospitality in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Morris Woldum and Grandson
Decorah
C. O. Torkelson
Elgin Now Leading Turkey Valley League
A picnic at the Brackins marked their 20th wedding anniversary on June 12 with about sixty relatives and friends in attendance. Guests from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Schuill of Minneapolis, Mrs. Knohe of La Crosse, Mr. and Mrs. Wenger of Waverly, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wenger of Cedar Falls, and residents from St. Olaf, Monona, Elkader, Garnav ille, Volga and Elgin. A wedding cake, gifts and a purse of money were given to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H.' Brackin
Brackin
R. P. Schuill
Minneapolis
Minn
Eugene Knohe
la Crosse
Wis
Wm. Wenger, Jr
Waverly
Clyde Wenger
Cedar Falls
St. Olaf
Monona
Elkader
Garnaville
Volga
Elgin
Dairy Empress Event Planned in 60 Iowa Counties
More than half of Iowa counties will hold local contests to select a Dairy Empress candidate. At least 60 counties plan events. the state winner competes October 2 at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. Rules require unmar rined Iowa girls 17 to at least 23 by Oct 1 1950, living in their county, dairy product consumers, and recipe submission for a dairy based dish.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Ant
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Clarence Kohls Buys Thomas Store at Strawberry Point
Clarence Kohls of Elgin has purchased the Thomas shoe and clothing store at Strawberry Point. A definitive changeover date was not set but expected soon. Kohls formerly ran a Volna grocery, then branched into general merchandise, and is now seeking a house at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kohls
Elgin
Thomas, Shoe
Strawberry Point
Kohls
Volna
Capping Ceremonies Held at Finley School of Nursing
Mr and Mrs Selmer T Holm and family attended the Finley School of Nursing capping ceremonies in Dubuque Friday evening at Summit Congregational church. Their daughter Betty was a member of the class. A reception and open house followed at the Finley nurses home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmer T. Holm
Elaine
Roger
Dubuque
Finley School of Nursing
Summit Congregational Church
Betty
Finley Nurses’ Home
Becker Couple Heads To Town City Hospital
Mr and Mrs L F Becker went to Town City Monday Mrs Becker will enter the hospital there for treatment Mr and Mrs Jack Gehring arrived home Saturday after a week wedding trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota
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L. F. Becker
Town City
Baseball game summary Edgewood vs Elgin 110 edge play
Edgewood 110 total with Elgin 9004 in a low effort game. Buminary collected two base hits Thurn Fannon Wessel Downey while Rizer Jensen delivered three base hits. Wiley Smith and Meyer pitched with 0 2 0 walks respectively. Umpires Hanson and Schupe Bach. Games next Sunday Arlington at Elgin Littleport at Volga Strawberry Point at Garnavilla Edgewood at Wadena.
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Edgewood
Elgin
Buminary
Thurn
Fannon
Wessel
Downey
Rizer
Jensen
Wiley
Smith
Meyer
Hanson
Schupebach
E. Lantz
Arlington
Littleport
Volga
Strawberry Point
Garnavilla Edgewood
Wadena
Elgin Cardinals
Josse
Luce
Elgin Abr Lehman
Schmid
Adrian
Barker
Szabo
Vant Wede
HE Smith
Kurn
Ib Wk Kruger
Ss Barger
Putz
MecCellan
Graduates Receive Degrees at State University Commencement
Approximately 1 878 graduates received degrees in the largest commencement in the history of the State University at Town in the fieldhouse. The class represented 14 nations 38 states and the District of Columbia with 22 students from foreign countries. Local students included David Gleim Arlington and Roger V Christjenson Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
District of Columbia
David Gleim
B. A. Arlington
Roger V. Christ Jenson
B.S. C
Clermant
Flying Saucer Sightings Reported by Echo Readers
Mrs Ed Boleyn told the Echo last week that she and neighbors also saw the same object as the Geh rings. They agreed it was something new in flying equipment and noted the trail was more evident than the object itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boleyn
The
Echo
Gehrings
High producing Holstein herd finishes last test year
The 17 cow registered Holstein-Friesian herd owned by Lyle E. Zieman of Luana completed its final test year. The herd averaged 453 pounds of butterfat and 12,790 pounds of milk, with milkings conducted twice daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle E. Zieman
Luana
Corrections to Echo wedding guest count misprint
Last week's Echo corrected the wedding reception guest count for Germann Anderson from 125 to 216. It also notes that Mrs Milan Stansbury of Hawk Eye spent the past week in Otis Torkelson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Milan Stansbury
Hawkeye
Otis Torkelson
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Egeeypee Poy
Fayette
Conat 'Oman
Atten Mherovad
American Legion
Camp Dodge
Dick White
Sioux City
Boys State
Ralph Petersburger
Davenport
Clair Ridison
Marshalltown
Bible School
C. B
Legion Auxiliary
Betty Conaway
Deeas Gutter
William & Wt
Donald L. Shaffer
Rickel's
Uniontown
West Union Helgerson
Leon
E & Wf
James R. Helgerson
Turkey Valley League
Thomas
Strawberry
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