Des Moines trip and local Fayette swimming lessons noted
Wadena and Fayette items list Loretta Mattocks heading to Des Moines for Drake University, plus San Diego basic training for James Crandall. Forty children enrolled for Fayette swimming lessons. Community meeting covered demonstrations on meat prep, money making plans, and selling candy and popcorn to raise funds for a delegate to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Mattocks
Des Moines
Drake Universty
James Crandall
Diane ‘Mattocks
Sheilah Messerli
Ames
Election of Extension Council Completed Fayette county picks first council
The Fayette County Extension Council election finishes across twenty townships. The council will govern extension education, elect a chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer, and draft a 1956 budget for County Board of Supervisors. Local directors named include Clermont John Kelly Dover Laurence Vagts Fairfield Harry Ball Pleasant Valley Willor Dickenson Putnam Howard Jones Scott Keith James Smithfield Benton Harrison Union Harry Alesen Westfield Jim Thyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Extension Council
County Board of Supervisors
Farm Bureau, Board
Clermont
John Kelly
Dover
Laurence Vagts
Fairfield
Harry Ball
Valice Willor Dickenson
Putnam
Howard Jones
Scott
Keith James
Smithfield
Benton Harrison
Union
Harry Alesen
Westfield
Jim Thyer
Echoes of 25 Years Ago Shape Park Bandstand Move
Residents recall a repeat cycle of dislike toward the new bandstand at the park front then accept it as the park improves. The old structure, still sound, proved too small for crowds at homecomings, prompting an enlarged rear stand. Cleanup has begun and scars may be sodded in two months.
Tertia Club Holds Meeting
The Tertia Club met Monday evening at Mrs Milo Olson's home with 16 members. The program on Women in Government featured Mrs Harry Cline on Eleanor Roosevelt and Mrs Leo Lehman on Clare Booth Luce. An August program was set for July picnic. no August meeting. August hostesses assist picnic. September plans to entertain husbands. Next meeting will be a picnic hosted by Mrs Don Fauser with Mrs Clifford Gisle gon and Mrs Gordon Schupbach assisting. Daily pyrethrin applications on cattle control biting flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertia Club
Milo Olson
Russell Wenger
Harry Cline
Eleanor Roosevelt
Leo Lehman
Clare Booth Luce
Don Fauser
Clifford Gislegon
Gordon Schupbach
Iowa Sales Tax Increase Begins July 1
Iowa raises the sales tax starting July 1 from two to two and a half cents per dollar with a revised schedule. The new rate includes no tax on purchases up to 13 cents and steps to one, two, and three cents on higher amounts, ending with a 1 cent per 40 cents after $2.19. The changes were a compromise between the Iowa tax commission and retailers. The report also notes voluntary 0 mile per hour night speed limits cut highway tolls and reduced deaths, plus new bar association leaders and truck gas tax enforcement along the Missouri River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Tax Commission
Hoegh
Davenport Attorney Wins 1955 Town Bar Merit Award
Wayne G. Cook, 62, a Davenport attorney, receives the annual merit award from the Town state bar association for 1955. The award is presented each year, with details continued on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne G. Cook
Davenport
Town State Bar Association
Plan Addition To Lansing Plant
Interstate Power Company announces a 5.4 million dollar addition to its Lansing electric generating plant. Work to start December 1 and finish by September 1957 will add a 33,000 KW turbine generator, a new boiler and coal pulverizer, plus a 161 KV switching station. The plant will then generate 63,000 KW, serving a city of over 135,000. contracts for major components have been let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Company
Lansing
American Legion Meets June 21
The regular American Legion meeting is set for Tuesday June 21 with election of officers on the agenda All members are urged to attend and participate in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Road impassable on South Road due to heavy grading work
The segment from the Elgin Wadena road intersection to the Frieden bridge is impassable because of heavy grading and four soggy fill. Upham crew with county help conducts the work. The grade at the near end is being raised significantly and crews encounter numerous wet spots slowing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South River
Elgin- Wadena
Frieden Bridge
Upham
Wilmette Woman Plans Six Week Overseas Tour
Elizabeth Christen of Wilmette Illinois plans a late August plane trip to Europe joining a group tour that will depart by boat a week earlier. The six week itinerary covers most European countries with the final two to three weeks spent visiting relatives in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Christen
Wilmette
Europe
Chicago
France
England
Switzerland
Landsgard Reunion Brings Family From Many Areas
The annual Landsgard reunion gathered on Sunday June 12 at Clyde Harland home near West Union with many St Olaf and Luana families attending. Two births were noted Donna Kay Olson and Lynn Marie Landsgard. Two deaths Tom Holm and Helen Landsgard were reported and next year’s reunion will be hosted by Vebjorn Lands gard with Millard Olson Nyhus and Lands gard in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Holm
Helen Landagard
Vebjorn Landsgard
Millard Olson
Lena Nyhus
Attend Annual Meeting of Cooperatives Leaders
The Wayne Gilson family of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Keith Kohler traveled Sunday to Spirit Lake for a three day session titled second men in farmers cooperatives. The annual outing blends public relations with business practices, and co op managers are not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Gilson
Clermont
Keith Kohler
Spirit Lake
Hereford Breeders Form Northeast Texas Association
Hereford cattle breeders in northeast Texas organize an association aiming for about 35 members. Byron Boji of Wadena serves as secretary. The group plans to promote the breed and exchange information for members’ mutual benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Byron Boji
Wadena
Huxley Lutheran Church Celebrates Centennial
At Huxley the Lu theran Church marked its centennial noting its 1855 founding by a band of men and women who migrated from Lisbon Illinois to Story County to establish a church and homes in Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huxley
Ralestine Lutheran Church
Story County
Lisbon
Illinois
Lost Son Returns to Art Miller Family in 25 Years
In 1940 the Art Millers of Sheldon adopted a boy who was later separated by a court order. After 15 years apart, the Millers were finally reunited with the boy, Harvey Allen Gee-Tan, now 25, who had been living under another name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Millers of
Sheldon
Millers
Harvey Allen Gee- Tan
Prepare For Homecoming In Town Hall Meeting Plans
The Community Club discussed homecoming plans at Monday’s meeting and set the regular date to reconvene in the town hall. Committees will meet with the general committee as needed to finalize preparations. Former residents asked about Gus and the Gwiss Band’s availability with reader Mat Zurbriggen of Sumner possible. The road committee was tasked to study the Wadena primary relocation and potential 172 extension amid unconfirmed reports of a June grading contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Gus
Gwiss
Mat Zurbriggen
Sumner
Wadena
Asparagus Pack Continues Global Elgin Growth
The cool June weather reduced the asparagus pack but packing remained steady. Leo Schori reported Tuesday that operations continued and the season was not yet finished. The Elgin Asparagus Corp is separate from Elgin Canning Co but shares some canning equipment and has fulfilled several large orders this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Schori
Elgin Asparagus Corp
Elgin Canning Co
Elgin Legion Buys West Elgin Property for Hall
The Elgin Legion completed a deal with Mrs. Richard Gehring for the purchase of her property in West Elgin. Possession is planned for late summer or fall. The purchase secures a site for the Legion’s forthcoming activities and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Legion
Richard Gehring
West Elgin
Mission Society Meeting At Elgin Lutheran
Elgin Lutheran Mission Society to meet Thursday afternoon in the fellowship hall. Hostesses include Mdms Otto Blockhus Severin Blockhus Ab West and Gerald Blockhus. Mrs Russell Wenger is program chair. Subscriptions for The Messenger will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Mission Society
Fellowship Hall
Mdms
Otto Blockhus
Severin Blockhus
Ab West
Gerald Blockhus
Russell Wenger
Falls Down Stairs At Home Hospitalized In Postville
Chet Hall staying at Robert West home fell down stairs last week and sustained serious back and neck injuries. He is hospitalized at Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Hall
Robert West
Postville
Bond proposal for Monona Farmersburg schools rejected
Voters in the Monona- Farmersburg community school district rejected a 495000 bond issue for building and equipment additions and land purchase. The total vote 677 to 485 fell short of the 60 percent threshold with 58.3 percent in favor. Monona precinct approved 578 to 385. Farmersburg 09 to 100 ads 49.7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Farmersburg
Elgin Residents Involved In Three Severe Crashes
Three Elgin residents faced a cluster of crashes in one night. Bud Brack in suffered facial injuries after his car hit a tree near the Methodist Church and was moved for plastic surgery in Town City. Max Lehman and Howard Kittelson were involved in a property damage wreck at Don's service station. Robert Daniels, 21, and Mary Schultz, 15, were hurt when Daniels’ car collided with Romandus Gisleson’s near Luana. Daniels lost an eye and required extensive surgery in Rochester, with both vehicles destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Andrew
Bud) Brackin
Jake Lehman
Matt Wenger
Bud
Postville Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Town City
Vets Hospital
Max Lehman
Howard Kittelson
Don's Service Station
Hilder Gilbertson
Kittelson
Rochester
Minn
Langsdale couple remembered for community work in Elgin
Ed-The Echo recalls S K Pat Langsdale of San Bernardino who moved to Elgin with his wife. He joined local activities, chaired the Community Club, and they soon bought a home and became active in town life. They valued reading the local paper to stay connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. K
Pat) Langsdale
San Bernardino
Calif
The
Echo
Langsdales
Elgin
Pat
Langsdale
Corn borers seen in Ray DeSart's corn field
Albert Schori found numerous corn borer masses on sweet corn at Ray DeSart's Tuesday morning indicating a likely heavy infestation. Southern Iowa fields report up to eight masses per plant with spraying underway as a strong corn borer flight is forecast between June 20 and 30. Spraying becomes profitable when corn reaches 435 inches tall with 502 or more masses per 100 plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schori
Ray DeSart
Iowa
Bond Debt Raised Once in Sheldahl Polk County History
Sheldahl in Polk County has carried debt only once since its founding. Five years ago the town voted bonds to finance its water system, the sole instance of bonded indebtedness on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldahl
Polk County
Carrie Thorson Celebrates 86th Birthday at Home
Mrs. Carrie Thorson turned 86 on June 7 with visitors including Elmer and Gust Larson, Lizzie Thorson, George Hanson, Martin Amundson, Julia Halverson, Ed Johnson, Clarence Peterson and Pearl, Clara, Myrtle Peterson. Evening guests were Alvin Halverson and the Oliver and LaVerne Larson families. A Wednesday visit came from Mrs. Clarence Olson, Mrs. Almer Amundson, and Kathleen. She remains active with flowers and gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Thorson
Elmer Larson
Gust Gilbertson
Lizzie Thorson
Mdris
George Hanson
Martin Amundson
Julia Halverson
Ed Johnson
Clarence Peterson
Pearl
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Alvin Halverson
Oliver
LaVerne Larson
Clarence Olson
Almer Amundson
Kathleen
Auxiliary Elects Officers
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening in the Legion hall. Election of officers was held: Mrs. Martin Minman president, Mrs. Ole Lofts gard vice president, Mrs. Orlin Mason corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jacob Schneider recording secretary, Mrs. Elmer Meyer treasurer, Mrs. C. B. Schori child welfare, Mrs. Reuben Schupbach poppy chairman, Mrs. Ed Wenger membership, Mrs. Geo Boyle publicity, Mrs. M. J. Blockhus rehabilitation, Mrs. Walter Kohls chaplain, Mrs. Ed Wenger historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Martin Minman
Ole Loftsgard
Orlin Mason
Jacob Schneider
Elmer Meyer
Treas
C. B. Schori
Reuben Schupbach
Poppy Chm
Ed Wenger
Geo, Boyle
M. J. Blockhus
Walter Kohls
Tractor mishap leaves boy with bruises and sprain
LaVern Krueger riding a tractor with his father Lyle fell off as it backed up. The wheel ran over his lower leg, but he escaped with only bad bruises and a sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Krueger
Lyle
Lost billfold of Osceola coach found and returned
A. F. Kuhlman, Osceola football coach, lost a billfold containing 600 dollars. It was found by a workman and returned to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kuhlman
Osceola
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Iowa Press Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Henry J. TePaske
Orange City
Clyde E. Jones
Ottumwa
TePaske
Bar Association
Rex R. Bateson
Eldora
J. O. Watson, Jr
Indianola
Iowa Conference of Bar Association
State Treasurer's Office
Missouri River
the Bible — Teacher of Freedom
Landsgard Reunion
Hereford
Assn
Anniversary Au
Elgin Legion Purchases Building
Mission Soc. Meeting
4Th Dist. Jr. Legion Baseball Standings
Jr. Legion Baseball League
Arlington West Union
Elkader Fayette
Elgin-Clermont
West Union
Fayette
Arlington
North Half
Waukon
Postville Decorah
Harpers Ferry Calmar
Harpers Ferry
Calmar
Auxiliary
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