Wadena Obituary and Community Notes Mixed
Maggie Cook Cook obituary details from Baden to Wadena in 1870s life, marriage to Adam Cook, five children, survived by Luella, Walter, John, Albert. interment in Wadena cemetery. Local social updates include family visits, showers, a Jr. Legion win at Fayette, and a gas station opening by Whittenbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carlston
Roy ‘Heinhart
Sands Probert
Will Moore
Leallen
Knox
Wadena
Maggie Cook
Gottlieb
Anna-Maria Whitt Bough
Fred
John
Charles
William
Rose
Henry Schmidt
Elizabeth
John Schrock
Edith
Robert Hutchinson
May
al Ascheim
Chicago
Entma
David Humphry
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Maggie
Baden
Switzerland
United States
Adam C. Cook
Matilda Ruth
Luella M
al Kieger
St. Paul
Minn
Walter R
Wadens
John B. Lamont
Albert C
Marengo
Hoegh Wins Republican Primary For Iowa Governor
Leo Hoegh, the Republican candidate, swept to the GOP nomination in a six-way field. He argued for nominating at the polls to broaden fall campaign time and secure broad voter support, noting the convention date and party timing. The piece also covers young winner prospects, wet and dry vote splits, and campaign schedules.
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Leo A.’ Hoegh
Hoegh
GOP
Clyda Herring
Leo Hoegh
Down
William ‘Beardsley
Herring
Aquor
Hbegh
Iowa
Tom Martin
U.S. Senate
Martin
Oppo
Independents Convert to Dial Service in Iowa
The map shows the extent of telephone service by Iowa's 758 independent exchanges. Independent companies are converting to dial operation at an average rate of one exchange every ten days.
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Hachdot
Iowa
Lutherans Hold Twin Conventions in Minneapolis
Rev Vance Knutsen and Orvin Thompson attended the Evangelical Lutheran Church general convention at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Mrs Knutsen and Mrs Thompson joined the Woman's Missionary Federation meeting at the Minneapolis Armory. The Elgin Lutheran congregation was received as a member. Highlights include Dr Frederik Schiotz named ELC president, Dr Alvin Rogness named Luther Seminary president, and strong support for merger talks among ELC, ALC, UELC, and Luth eran Free Church with a final merger vote planned for 1956.
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Vance Knutsen
Orvin Thompson
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Central ‘Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Knutsen
Alvin Rogness
Luther Seminary
American Lutheran Church
United Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lutheran Free Church
Truck Fees Now Due in Clayton County
Clayton County Treasurer Everett Hagensick reminds truck owners that the second installment of Class D and larger fees is due now and expires June 30. Owners may upgrade class after July 1 by paying the remaining six months if not picked up for overload. Also notes motor vehicle titles must be bought for all cars trucks and trailers with fees over ten dollars, issued by the county treasurer.
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Clayton County
Everett Hagensick
Hagensick
Bride Elect Barbara Crider Feteed By Local Hostesses
Shower hostesses Mrs Lea Lehman and Mrs Harry L Cline entertained Barbara Crider at a miscellaneous shower last Wednesday afternoon at the former Court home. Whist prizes went to Mrs R A Crider for high and Clara Bane for low. Guests included Mdms W C Falk G H Falk Martin Wenger G J Mosby Russell Larson Orran Bane and Miss Mariene Mosby.
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Lea Lehman
Harry L. Cline
Barbara Crider
R. A. Crider
Clara Bane
Miss. Crider
Mdms
W. C. Falk
G. H. Falk
Martin Wenger
G. J. Mosby
Russell Larson
Orran Bane
Mariene Mosby
Improvements at Elgin Furniture Store Highlight Floor Work
Elgin Furniture Store has undertaken several improvements to its building. Carpenters have installed plywood over the old floor, and the final covering will be tile.
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Elgin Furniture Store
High Fish and Wildlife Club Meeting at Elgin School
The High Fish and Wildlife Club will hold a meeting at the Elgin school house this Thursday evening June 17. A lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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the High Fish & Wildlife Club
Elgin
No Game Here Sunday Rescheduled to Postville
The C E Indee Postville game set for Clermont Sunday June 20 was moved to Postville. The locals lost to New Albin 9 to 3 as Clermonts defense faltered while New Albin posted 16 hits. K Barker hit a triple for the locals amid a rough outing.
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Clermont
Postville
New Albin
Cleramont
Indees
K. Barker
Bridal Shower Honors Mary Lou Becker At Home
Mrs Kenneth Mork and Mrs Herbert Ash hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday at the Mork home for Mary Lou Becker. Seventeen guests attended and prizes were awarded to Mrs Melvin Hanson Mrs Louis Becker and Shirley Howard. A door prize went to Mrs Lyle Martin.
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Kenneth Mork
Herbert Ash
Mork
Mary Lou Becker
Melvin Hanson
Louis Becker
Shirley Howard
Lyle Martin
Band Concerts Begin 1954 Series at Elgin Park
The first band concert of 1954 occurred last Wednesday evening at Elgin park with strong attendance despite no advance notice. Concerts will continue weekly through the county fair period, and Manchester band will perform next Wednesday, expected to draw a large crowd.
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Elgin Park
Manchester
Vacation Bible School Closes with Picnic at First Baptist
First Baptist church held its daily vacation Bible school and closed with a picnic at the fair grounds Friday. The program showcased the school’s work. There were 111 enrolled, with an average attendance of 105. Awards went to 64 children for perfect attendance and 17 for bringing new pupils. The total offering of 100.21 will be split between the Spanish Mission in Colorado and the Indian Mission in Canada. The theme was Pioneering With Christ.
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First Baptist Church
Colorado
Canada
Christ
Local families attend event at Bifinberger home
Mr and Mrs Ervin Glawe and their Manchester son joined the Lloyd Meyer family of Postville Sunday at the Bifina berger residence. Mrs Caroline Lauer accompanied the granddaughter to the gathering.
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Ervin Glawe
Manchester
Lloyd Meyer
Postville
Caroline ‘Lauer
Roberts Reunion At West Union Grounds June 27
The 26th annual Ephraim M. Roberts family reunion will be held at the fair grounds in West Union on Sunday June 27. About a hundred families are on the invitation list with W J Roberts of Waucoma serving as president and Mrs Ed Wenger as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim M. Roberts
Fair Grounds
West Union
W. J. Roberts
Waucoma
Ed Wenger
Delegates to Girls State 4 H Convention from Fayette County
Sixteen Fayette County 4 H club girls and three leaders were chosen to attend the 26th Annual State 4 H Girls Club Convention at Iowa State College in Ames from June 16 to 19. Delegates include Virginia Beeding Kathleen Eberling Doris Orth Janis Bennington Lois Ruber Ann Kauzlarich Barbara Crawford Marie Hammegsland and others, with escorts Mrs George Bassett Mrs Alfred Burghardt and Mrs Otto Nehlson. Jean Brandt will represent the county in the Better Groomed Girl contest and Merilee Entwisle attends as county president on Rally Day.
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Fayette County
Iowa State College
Ames
Virginia Beeding
Putnam Handy ‘Helpers
Kathleen Eberling
Clermont Clover Clovers
Doris Orth
Pleasant Valley Idlenots
Janis Bennington
Westfield Worthy
Lois Rueber
Putnam Peppy Pals
Ann Kauzlarich
Wadena Wonder Workers
Barbara Crawford
Smithfield
Alderson to Hold Horse Sale at Wadena Exchange
Bud Alderson announces another horse sale at the Wadena Livestock Exchange on Saturday afternoon June 26. He has listed quarter horses saddle horses ponies Shetland ponies and work horses with considerable interest shown. He plans to hold a sale each month.
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Bud" Alderson
Wadena Livestock Exchange
Mr. Alderson
Waterloo parade invites five high school bands
Elgin is among five high school bands invited to march in the centennial parade at Waterloo next Monday, June 21. The parade begins at ten in the morning and will be joined by other invited bands from towns including Postville and Waiver.
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Elgin
Waterloo
Postville Waiver
Illyria Community Day sales set for June 22 closing sale
Mrs Glenn Kirkestue near Clermont plans a closing out sale Tuesday June 22 featuring 32 Hereford and Ayrshire cattle 47 hogs corn oats hay over 400 Hyline chickens and John Deere machinery auctioneered by Orvin Thompson with Farmers Savings Bank as clerk See listing in today's Echo Also Syria Community Day events on June 24 include sports a fried chicken dinner at noon program at 2 00 speaker Frank Nye Cedar Rapids Gazette and entertainment by local acts Ladies Aid serves dinner and supper Elgin school band concert at 7 30 followed by Aunt Cathie's Cat play Plan to spend the day at Syria Community Church
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Glenn Kirkestue
Clermont
John Deere
Echo
Orvin Thompson
Farmers Savings Bank
Sele
Cho
Syria
Tlyria
Ladies Aid
Frank Nye
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Elgin
Cathie
Siyria
Corner-Stone Laying Ceremonies Sunday at Elgin Lutheran Church
Cornerstone laying ceremonies for Elgin Lutheran Church are set for 3:00 p m Sunday June 30 with Rev. Virgil Hougen of the Decorah Circuit presiding The event caps an afternoon program as Lutherans from nearby circuits attend to mark the congregation's organization The Elgin group began in 1953 with Rev A O Nesser and Rev S B Knudsen later serving as pastor with Rev Vance Knutsen starting June 1 1933
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Elgin Lutheran Church
Virgil Hougen
Decorah Circuit
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Elgin
A. O. Nesser
Offendoring
Clermont
B. Knudsen
Vance Knutsen
O E S Enters Guests with Initiatory Work in Elkader
Elgin Chapter O E S held a June 9 meeting with initiatory work shown. Candidates Mrs George Howard and Marlene Mosby attended along with guests Ed G Squire Shenandoah Worthy Grand Patron, Mrs Ed G Squire Shenandoah Grand Representative, Mrs Harold Finch Guttenberg District Instructor, F E Sharp E kader Past Grand Sentinel, L B Shafer Guttenberg District Lecturer. Visitors came from Postville Clermont West Union Hawkeye Cedar Rapids Pierson Guttenberg Elkader Chicago. Corsages given to guests. Gift from chapter to Worthy Grand Patron by Gordon Mosby. Marlene Mosby sang with Mrs John Roelk at piano. Chapter room decorated by Inez Brackin. Tea table flowers donated. Special thanks to Mrs Brackin by Worthy Matron Mrs Chas Gehring and Mrs Allen Habeger at tea.
Torkelsons Celebrate Sixth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C O Torkelson and Ivan hosted a Sunday dinner honoring the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Torkelson. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Jane Evan Briyder.
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C. O. ‘Torkelson
Ivan
An Torkelson
Jane Evan Briyder
Bergan announces engagement of Donna Mae to John Jr
Mr and Mrs Willie Bergan of Gunder announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Donna Mae to John Jr Butikofer, son of Mrs Louis Butikofer. The wedding is planned for Sunday evening June 27 at eight with a reception in the church parlors after the ceremony.
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Willie Bergan, Gunder
Donna Mae
John Jr. Butikofer
Louis Butikofer
Gengusiong
Honored on 88th Birthday at Decorah Dinner
On Wednesday evening June 16, Mr. and Mrs. B Schori and Mr. and Mrs. K J Meyer of Calmar entertained families and friends at the Hotel Winneshiek Decorah honoring C R Carpenter of Fayette on his 88th birthday. Guests included Mrs C KR Carpenter Mrs Arthur QC Carpenter of Blairsburg Mr and Mrs Gerald Anderson Washington DC Ruth Carpenter Chicago Mr and Mrs A J Fox Mrs J D Parker and Mrs Dorothy Goebel Fay.
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B. Schori
K. J. Meyer
Calmar
Winneshiek
Decorah
C R. Carpenter
Fayette
C. KR. Carpenter
Arthur QC. Carpenter
Blairsbury
Gerald Anderson
Washington, D. C
Ruth Carpenter
Chicago
Robert Fox
Baltimore
A. J. Fox
J. D. Parker
Dorothy Goebel
Bible School closes after two busy weeks at Methodist church
Vacation Bible school finished its customary program with pupils presenting portions of their work in a thorough manner. Teachers credited include Mia, Leo Grether, Mrs L L Kiple, Mrs Hubert Kohler, Barbara Medberry, Donna Meinhard, and Mrs Jayle Light. substitute Greta Falb served as secretary.
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Methodist Vacation Bible School
Mia
Leo Grether
L. L. Kiple
Hubert Kohler
Barbara Medberry
Donna Meinhard
Jayle Light
Greta Falb
Rural Carriers Meet in Calmar June Second District
Messrs. and Mdms. Sheldon Boyle Elmer Meyer and Russell Wenger attended a rural mail carriers meeting in Calmar on Saturday June 5 representing the second district.
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Messrs
Mdms
Sheldon Boyle
Elmer Meyer
Russell Wenger
Calmar
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Carlyle Kirkeberg
Clarence Tor kelson Otis Tor kelson Mila Olson attended a pink and blue shower Saturday evening June 12 at the Elmer Schutte home hosted by Eleanor Schutte and Joan Balz for Mrs Carlyle Kirkeberg. JoAnn Wilson celebrated her fifth birthday with fifteen friends Wednesday afternoon at 4 with games and party fun.
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Clarence
Otis Torkelson
Mila Olson
Elmer Schutte
Carlyle Kirkeberg
Eleanor Schutte
Joan, Balz
JoAnn Wilson
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Douglas Carlston
Dale Looby
Milo Oldfather
Presbyterian Church
Joseph Burke
Baraboo
Wis
Carl Warren
Kauzlarich
Sidney Corbin
Sarah Oldfather
Arthur Jellings
Reynold Shaffer
Charlton Looby
Arthur. Jellings
Emma Parrish
Agnes Mears
Titusville
Charles Aylaworth
Loretta Mattocks
Des Moines
Drake
Hervey Aegchliman
Lyle Whittenbaugh
Whittenbaugh
J. O. Probert
Ray Herwig
Wadena Jr. Legion
Everett
Crandall
Shaffer
Balhukie
Fauser
Kaune
Johnson
Edwin Loftagard
Elmer Lembke
Elkader
I. Milroy
Vinton
Illyria
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