Local gathering and travel notes from Wadena area
Friends and relatives gathered for a surprise birthday honoring Mrs. Howard Voshell with gifts and lunch. Funeral attendance marked D A Harkin's service in Sheldon. Byron Murray left for Navy basic training at Great Lakes after time in Spirit Lake. Families from Algonac and Fayette joined picnics and visits across towns, with hospital and convention trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Voshell
Edwin Humphry
Live ‘Voshell
Emma Crawford
Bertha
Bell and George
Larry Lamphier
McKinley Gage
Luther Crandall
Sheldon
D. A. Harkin
Mr. Harkin
Fayette
Byron Murray
Madge Murray
Waterloo
Navy
Spirit Lake
Great Lakes
Don Genau
Algonac
Mich
Jim Gilchrist
Dawson Clark
Little Hight Club
Pearl Johnson
Flossie Voshell
Johnnie Erickson
William Erickson
Howard
Voshell
Gary
Jim Voshell
Lyle Voshell
Dillie Hines
Strawberry Point
Orville Lamphier
Volga
Lyle Batterson
Floyd Patterson
Louis Halverson
Louis Bosi
Marshalltown
Robert
Mary Erickson
Ames
James Probert
Farmersburg
Frank Church
Cresco
J. O. Probert
Local Hospital Updates and Surgeries Across Iowa
Ill and hospitalized updates list Mrs La Vern Dennler undergoing emergency surgery at General hospital Prairie du Chien on June 1 and returning home Thursday. Fred Burrow suffered a cracked pelvis and dislocated vertebra from a hayloft fall at LaVerne Schneider home last Thursday. Karen Olson from Iowa City entered University hospital June 12 for eye surgery with about a week of hospitalization anticipated. Robert Daniels had eye surgery last Monday at D-38 Veterans Administration. Mrs Grace Barker had major surgery at Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union. Reuben Lehman, Janet and Ralph took Mrs Bertha Lehman to Rochester Minnesota for a check up this Wednesday. Mrs Edith Berg had surgery Monday at Waterloo and her silver plate removed with leg cast. Allan Weston spent weekend in West Union with Norman Mitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Dennler
General Hospital
Prairie du Chien
Postville Hospital
Fred Burrow
Karen Olson
Orvin Olson
Towa City
University Hospital
Ed Anderson
Waterloo
Cora Husberg
Eau Claire
Wis
Elgin
Anderson
Edith Berg
Iowa AFL CIO to Meet for State Merger June 26 27
Iowa labor union leaders across AFL and CIO prepare to vote on statewide merger after discussions led by Ray Mills of Des Moines. Nationally approved mergers accelerate, with about 100000 workers in Iowa affected if the alliance becomes final this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
AFL
CIO
Ray Mills
Des Moines
Iowa Federation of Labor
AFL Teamsters’ Union
Mills
This is Heaven An East Pakistan Exchange Student in Carroll
Shaikh Abdul Hamid age 27, an East Pakistan exchange student, spends time on local farms in Carroll County and reports that America feels like heaven on earth. The report notes his reflections as the piece continues on later pages.
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East
Carroll County
America
Shaikh Abdul Hamid
Baptist Youth Camp Heads to Clear Lake Next Week
Rev. and Mrs. John Van derbeck, with nineteen young Baptists from the local church, depart Monday for the Iowa Baptist Youth Camp at Clear Lake. Junior and senior sessions run through Saturday noon, with Vanderbeck serving as camp dean. Attendees include Beverly Trautman, Bobby Trautman, Annette Wenger, Beverly Oelberg, Paul Hackmann, Rowland Hackmann, Linda Hackmann, Marlene Durscher, Marilyn Schaer, Anita Lehman, Tony Habeger, Terry Habeger, Vicky Habeger, Gwen Baechler, Carlton Krueger, Barbara Krueger, Nancy Orth, Richard Orth, and Clarissa Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanderbeck
The
Baptist Church
Iowa Baptist
Clear Lake
Vanderbeck
Beverly
Bobby Trautman
Annette Wenger
Beverly Oelberg
Paul
Rowland
Linda Hackmann
Marlene Durscher
Marilyn Schaer
Anita Lehman
Tony
Terry
Vicky Habeger
Gwen Baechler
Carlton
Barbara Krueger
Nancy
Richard Orth
Clarissa Miller
Park Improves Waste Disposal with New Receptacles
The town installs a new trash container near the park fountain and another by the Coffee Cup. Residents are urged to use the receptacles for paper sacks and rubbish to keep the park clean and encourage habitual disposal practices.
June Begins Dry Here as Elgin Receives 0.23 Inch
From June 1 through June 18 Elgin recorded only .23 inch of rainfall while a light sprinkle touched the area over the weekend. Nearby sections of town reported generous rains in contrast to the dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
New Addresses Listed in Local Notices
Mrs Estella Feller is listed at 711 Trailer Court 711 Garnet St Mission Blvd San Diego 9 California Mrs R P Dunham Box 352 Manson Iowa and Captain Vernon L Reierson Box 654 Shalimar Florida with updated address details in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Feller
Trailer
Garnet St
Mission Blvd
San Diego 9
Calif
R. P. Dunham
Manson
Iowa
Vernon L. Reierson
Shalimar
Fla
Deer sighting nets in Osceola shortcut amid floodwater
Two deer were seen in Osceola using a short cut through town as rising water forces wildlife closer to human areas. Residents noted the animals appeared less fearful, moving through the area near the water.
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Osceola
Masons to Hold Picnic June 24
The Northeastern Iowa Masonic Fellowship association schedules its annual picnic for Sunday June 24 at Elkader recreation park with Elkader lodge as host. Coffee and ice cream provided, 4 picnic dinner at noon, an afternoon speaker. All Masons and Eastern Stars with families invited.
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Northeastern Iowa
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening June 14 with fourteen members present. Officers were elected: Elmer Meyer president, Ole Loftsgard first vice president, Ed Wenger second vice president, Robert Boleyn secretary, Reuben Schupbach treasurer, M. J. Bloekhus historian, Bert Thoman chaplain, Melvin Boyer Sgt at Arms. The group sent nine dozen cookies to a veterans hospital and will hold an ice cream social in the park on Saturday June 23. July serving committee: Mrs. George Leuchtenmacher, Myron Houg, Otis Torkelson, Rex Mulford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans’ Hospital
Elmer Meyer
Ole Loftsgard
Ed Wenger
Robert Boleyn
Sec’y
Reuben Schupbach
Treas
M. J. Bloekhus
Bert Thoman
Melvin Boyer
Sgt.-at-Arma
Mdms
George Leuchtenmacher
Myron Houg
Otis Torkelson
Rex Mulford
Miller Baumgartner reunion held Sunday in Wisconsin
The annual Miller-Baumgartner reunion gathered June 17 at La Crosse Wisconsin with attendees from Iowa including Lena Baumgartner Rose Baschler Celia Kohls Fred Wede Russell Leo Boleyn Alfred Jacob Milton Miller and the Raymond Boleyn family Elgin. West Union residents Dean Crandall Becky Clarence Miller family John Durscher and others. Wisconsin relatives came from La Crosse Pepin Maiden Rock Bay City and Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller-Baumgartner
la Crosse
Wis
Iowa
Lena Baumgartner
Rose Baschler
Celia Kohls
Fred Wede
Russell
Leo Boleyn
Alfred Jacob
Milton Miller
Raymond Boleyn
Elgin
Richard Miller
Dickie
Dean Crandall
Becky
Clarence Miller
John Durscher
West
Union
Leo Boyer
Lime Springs
Ralph Knoll
New Hampton
Wisconsin
LaCrosse
Pepin
Maiden Rock
Bay City
Wheeler
LeMars Feature Writer Etta Trauffer Telegram Relay
Telegrams recounting Etta Trauffer of LeMars show a prolific feature writer for multiple wire services and syndicates. The notes describe her as fluent, terse, and adept at shaping stories for varied outlets. Her word count emphasis underscores concise, impactful reporting.
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Etta Trauffer
LeMars
Summer Work With F B Medberry Joins FBI in Washington
Charles Medberry, ISC Ames freshman, left Friday for Washington DC to work as a clerk in the FBI offices this summer. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alton Medberry. His summer address is 5012 Shelby Drive Washington 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Medberry
ISC
Ames
Washington, D. C
FBI
Alton Medberry
Shelby Drive
Washington
Progress at High School Building Construction
The past week shows notable progress at the new high school. Boiler room walls reached ceiling height and bricklayers worked on the gym west wall. Steel frames for classrooms and library were erected with substantial new steel arrivals. Grading work advanced on the south site and the athletic field west of the building.
Saturday Night Entertainment at Elgin Town Park
A full evening of entertainment is set for Saturday at Elgin town park with Mrs Marian Schatz and her dancing pupils performing a two hour show. During intermission at nine, a cash drawing will award four five dollar bills. The event is free and open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Town Park
Marian Schatz
Fayette 4-H Boys Attending State Short Course
Nineteen Fayette county 4-H members travel to Iowa State College for the State Boys Short Course from June 19 to 21. Attendees include Richard Gust of Arlington, Arthur Matt of Castalia, Eugene Medberry of Elgin, Duane Englehardt of Elgin, LaVerne Jones of Arlington, Gene Gustin of Arlington, James Rubens of Wadena, with Lee Alshouse of Arlington as the county voting delegate.
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Fayette County
Iowa State College
Richard Gust
Arlington
Fairfield Indians
Arthur Matt
Castalia
Henderson Prairie
Eugene Medberry
Elgin
Illyria Livestock
Duane Englehardt
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
LaVerne Jones
Putnam Fore Most
Gene Gustin
Smithfield Livewires
James Rubens
Wadena
Wadena Riverside
Lee Alshouse
Asparagus Pack Closes With 4000 Cases This Season
The Elgin Asparagus Corp finished the season Saturday June 16 packing 4000 cases, more than double last year and the best season yet. Weather was cool early and hot dry later, but all packs graded good quality. It’s the third year post farm start for commercial packing locally with fields to be disked weeded and sprayed before fall growth and spring regrowth.
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Elgin Asparagus Corp
Remembering Elgin’s Early Newspapers and a 1875 Card
New York couple Mr. and Mrs. Ward R. Evans visited O Neill s on their way to Yellowstone and shared how Henry C Hammond started Elgin Weekly Times in 1875. The piece recounts Hammond s struggles, later editors, and the Echo era with a two color business card memento found by Mrs Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O'Neill
Blodgett
Times
Hammond
Elgin
Ed Alexander
Elgin Reporter
Echo
Ed Bucher
P. L Ainsworth
Art Shaffer
F. W. Hughes
The
R. P. Strauch
James Hermen
Evans
Mr. Hammond
Groth Reunion Held at Spillville on June 17
The 29th Groth reunion gathered over 100 guests from North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa at Spillville on Sunday. Sidney Halverson chaired a brief business session and the 1957 officers were elected Cliff Warring ton president Mrs Lyle Light vice president Elmer J Hoag St Ansgar secretary treasurer. The next reunion is set for the fourth Sunday in June at St Ansgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groth
Spillville
Sidney Halverson
Cliff Warrington
Lyle Light
Elmer J.hoag
St. Ansgar
Sec’y-Treas
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Read Flood Prevention Article in Readers Digest June Issue
Readers Digest June issue features a highly regarded flood prevention article. The piece, suggested as essential reading, highlights practical measures and urges readers to consult page 135 for the full discussion.
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Readers Digest
Saturday Cash Winners in Elgin Draw
A large crowd gathered Saturday evening in Elgin as four residents won $5.00 each in the weekly cash drawing. Winners were Clarence Becker Deborah Chapman Mrs. Kenneth Mark and David Lantz. The drawings will continue every Saturday evening through August.
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Elgin
Clarence Becker
Deborah Chapman
Kenneth Mark
David Lantz
Two Hurt in Fall Into a Basement
Leo Durnam aged 32 and his wife from Wadena were hospitalized at Delwein Sunday with leg injuries after falling about eight feet into an open basement Saturday night in Arlington. The building had been destroyed by fire. Durnam suffered a broken leg and Mrs. Durnam a severe leg cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Durnam
Wadena Farmer
Delwein
Arlington
Durnams
Durnam
Progress Club Ice Cream Social Funds Memorial Fireplace
The Progress Club held an ice cream social in the park last Wednesday to raise funds for a memorial fireplace honoring Edna Hunsberger. Camp Fire Girls assisted in the event as the fireplace nears completion except for the grill and top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Edna Hunsberger
June community events and schedule roundup
Divisional Aid on Thursday June 21. Schatz dancers in the park Saturday June 23. Lions Club picnic Monday June 25. Band concert Wednesday June 27. Aria Community Day Thursday June 28. County convention Friday June 29 at West Union.
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Myria
Dean Harold Woolard
USA
Ladies’ Aid
Ilyria
Schatz
Lions Club
Aria
West Union
Lions Club Picnic and Officer Installation Set for Monday
The Lions Club holds its annual family picnic at the park next Monday evening June 25. Officers for the coming year will be installed during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Bridges washed out by rain in Delaware county
Heavy rainfall left Delaware county with several washed out bridges as conditions dried. multiple spans were damaged disrupting local routes and prompting repairs. Damaged infrastructure highlights ongoing vulnerability to storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
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Bidz. Hines
Grace Barker
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Rochester
Reuben Lehman
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Bertha Lehman
Minn
Allan Weston
Norman Mitts
AFL & Cio
Nowa
Prose Association
Towa
San Francisco
Chicago
Iowa Lions Clubs
Iowa Braille
Vinton
James Gannon
Bondurant
Dale Miner
Marion
R. J. @. Badger
Montezuma
Dale Juergens
Clearfield
Jon A. Schlitz
Paullina
Norman Lee
Britt
American Psychiatric Association
Atlantic
Iowa City
Oelwein
Spencer
John Berg
Cedar Rapids
Russia
Leo A. Hoegh
Vladimir Matskevich
Pas
Hines Veterans Administration Hospital
Hines
Neuropsychiatric Institute
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Dean Pollock
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Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
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