Family night at Presbyterian church gatherings noted
Evelyn Looby wrote on life calmness and Hazel Mahoney offered a poem Mother. Contests won by Mildred DeWald and Irma Jell dings. July meeting to be held with Ma and Mrs Charlie Reiter. Ladies met last Thursday for family night with men women and children. Devorloh's lands prayer by Mrs Charles Winter. Film Our Own shown. Mrs James Wilson Mrs Oscar Hupsberger and Luther Crandall served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Looby
Hazel Mahoney
Mildred DeWald
Irma Jelldings
Charlie’ Reiter
Ladi
Devorloh
Charles Winter
James’ Wilson
Oscar Hupsberger
Luther Crandall
Bridal Shower for Future Daughter-in-Law Held
A group gathered Wednesday for a bridal shower honoring the future daughter-in-law of Mrs. Foligram and Mrs. Ludwig of Sumner. Guests included Mrs. Druyer and daughter Gwendolyn of Prairie du Chien, Mrs. Lenat Robinson, Mary, Mrs. Allen Robinson, Mrs. Richard Jones of Volga, Alice Corkery of Oelwein, Mrs. Dawson Clark, Mrs. Evan Fuller, Mrs. Kenneth Baldwin, Mrs. Allen Knox of Wadena, and Mrs. Harold Corbin. About sixty attended as a program featured piano by two girls, saxophone solo by Sidney Corbin, and a reading by Mrs. Derry Johnson. Contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Leon Welsh, Mrs. Lester Gehring, and Mrs. Ole Johnson. Lunch followed, prepared by Mrs. Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foligram
Ludwig
Sumner
Druyer
Gwendolyn
Prairie du Chien
Lenat Robinson
Mary
Allen Robinson
Richard Jones
Volga
Alice Corkery
Oelwein
Dawson Clark
Evan Fuller
Kenneth Baldwin
Allén’ Knox
Wadena
Harold Corbin
Petached Ome
Salay Iepne
Parles Corlin
Methodist conference attendance in Fort Dodge
Rev. Bruce D. Jones pastor of several churches attends the North Iowa conference at Fort Dodge where about 400 churches are represented and roughly 2000 ministers and lay delegates participate. Bishop J. Waskom Pickett of India will be the main evening speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce D. Jones
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Higha Community Church
Clermont Methodist Church
North Iowa
the Methodist Church
Fort Dodge
John
J. Waskom Pickett
India
Mrs Herold Asmus and Family Visit Wisconsin
Mrs Herold Asmus and her children and Barbara Asmus of Menasha Wisconsin visited Ed Boleyn's home for a few days starting Sunday.
Governor Williams Defends School Reorganization Plan
Speaker Beardsley and Iowan officials urge calm over proposed district reorganization. Governor Williams says local schools won’t be taken away and that only a people’s vote can approve changes. Nicholas of Mason City, GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, notes opposition to district reform influenced his primary victory. Iowa legislative committee seeks broader use of Independence Hospital’s screening center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Beardsley
Officer's Association
Des Moines
Wi ‘Hi Nicholas
Mason City
Op- Boi Hool
Lions to Install Officers Next Monday
The Elgin Lions Club plans its annual installation of officers at 7:00 p.m. at the school house, with a picnic supper and a ladies night. The event follows a meeting at Independence’s mental screening center, now used for examinations of nervous conditions by volunteers. Clyde Spry, deputy secretary of agriculture, named to succeed Harry Linn as state secretary, will serve until the November election. Linn moves to Iowa Manufacturers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Elgin Lions Club
Sottate Mosad
Feat
Mi Jay
Hyerett
Scott
West Union
Spry
Clyde Spry
Harry Linn
William S. Beardsley
Linn
Iowa Manufacturer's Association
Rain Totals Rise in Elgin Area This Spring
Close to six inches of rain has fallen on Elgin since June 1, with 5.08 inches recorded by F C Muehlethaler up to Monday morning. Most rain fell since last Tuesday, and some localities reported seven inches in seven days. McGregor faced one of its worst floods in many years last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
F.C Muehlethaler
McGregor
Alter Licon Youths Alter Driver Licenses On Gua Vil
Towa highway patrol reports an increasing number of teenagers altering birth records on driver licenses. Isiah Seta was apprehended. authorities warn the penalties will be severe. Alfred State Commissioner of Public Safety issued the alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Highway Patrol
Towa
Alfred
Pub
Ay Hau
Legion Elects Officers at Elgin Post
The Elgin post of the American Legion held its annual election in June naming Robt. Wilson as commander Gerald Olson as vice commander Earl W. Kiple as adjutant Gavern Larson as chaplain Elmer Meyer as finance officer and Myron Houg as sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion
Maimied Robt. Wilson
Gerald Olson
Earl W. Kiple
Gavern Larson
Elmer Meyer
Myron Houg
Back From Hawkeye Boys State At Camp Dodge
Francis Butikofer returned home June 11 after a week at Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge. Iowa government activities were in effect. Governor Beardsley and other speakers addressed the boys. About 720 enrolled Friday. they visited the capitol where elected officers were inaugurated by the governor. The boys learned how Iowa government functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Butikofer
Hawkeye
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Beardsley
Boys State
County Officers Attend School of Instruction in Des Moines
Mazel Gehring, county auditor, W. M. Knox, county treasurer, Herbert Klammer, clerk of court, and Mrs. Odney Celberg, county recorder, with several deputies from the offices attended a county officers school of instruction at Des Moines last week. Their offices closed Tuesday evening and opened again Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazel Gehring
W. M. Knox
Herbert Klammer
Odney Celberg
Des
Fayette County Legion and Auxiliary Joint Meeting Notice
A notice announces a joint meeting of the Fayette County Legion and the Auxiliary at Wa. Attendees should gather for planning, with details to be provided locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Legion
Two Men Hurt In Bern Hill Road Truck Crash
Amos Pritchard, 23, suffered head and arm lacerations and was taken to Postville hospital after a late Thursday afternoon collision half a mile south of Elgin on Bern Hill road. Fred Funk regained consciousness in hospital and was discharged Friday night. Bud Hulbert Wa dena, who turned in front of a car, was uninjured but his nearly new truck was wrecked. Hulbert was not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Pritchard
Postville Hospital
Elgin
Bern Hill
Fred Funk
Bud
Hulbert
Wadena
Elgin Hosts Third Annual Fish Fry Drawing Crowd
Elgin's third annual fish fry drew about 300 diners last Thursday evening with receipts totaling 475 dollars. The local Sportsmen's Club spent near 225 dollars on fish, advertising, prizes, and supplies, leaving a net profit around 100 dollars for general club expenses. Mr Kaufman, Lansing conservation officer, supervised frying with local helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Sportsmen’s Club
Kaufman
Lansing Conservation Officer
Flying Saucer Observation Near Gander Described
Francis Meisner of north of Gander visited the Echo office Saturday with an explanation for a reported flying saucer. She said a large plane created a dense smoke trail lasting about three minutes, visible to her family as the craft moved toward Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Meisner
Gander
Echo Office
Elgin
Falb Homes Return to Routine After Surgeries
After surgeries at Rochester, John Jr. and Leo Falb are returning to daily activity. John Jr. leaves confinement to resume outings at center city Rochester while Leo returns to full time duties at the Center Street store following hospital discharge last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb
Center Street
John Jr
Rochester
Leo
Alfred Stewart Elected Soil Commissioner
Thirteen banks aided the Fayette County Soil Conservation Commission election held June 9. Alfred Stewart of Oelwein won the post with 124 votes over Albert Boess of West Union who received 120. total ballots cast were 244.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Soil Conservation Commission
Vacahoy
Herb Messgeier
Alfred Stewart
Oelwein
Albert Boess
West Union
Boess
Local Lodge Delegate Attends Grand Lodge Session
R. P. Strauch attended the Town Masonic Grand Lodge as a delegate from the local lodge. The Grand Lodge gathered at Burlington with opening day on Tuesday as the event began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Strauch
Town Masonic Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
Burlington
Robinsons to California for summer school work
The C. J. Robinson family left Sunday for California where Mr. Robinson will attend summer school at the University of Southern California to study school administration. They will travel via the Black Hills region and return around August 10 as the local school term begins August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Robinson
California
Robinson
University of Southern California
Black Hills
Robert Deering Wins Dairy Judging at Windsor Farm
Robert Deering of Clermont won the dairy judging contest held June 9 at Henry Taylor farm in Windsor township with 194 points of 200. Two dairy meetings were held in the county on June and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Deering
Clermont
Henry Taylor
Windsor Township
Return From Vets Hospital
Joe Kjosa returned last Wednesday from the Veterans' hospital at Des Moines where he had been a patient for two weeks for a check up and diagnosis. He will probably have to return there later for further check up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kjosa
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Creighton Conner Welcomes Son Thomas Donald
Mr and Mrs Creighton Conner of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin announce the birth of their son Thomas Donald born July 14 weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces The Ed Medberry family and Gordon Landswerk were dinner guests yesterday at the Martin Wenger home in Sack Adrian and Mr and Mrs par eta ie er D0 pon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Conner
Preirie du Chien
Wis
Thomas Donald
Ed Medberry
Gordon Landswerk
Martin Wenger
Adrian
Par Eta Ie
Illyria Handy Hands 4H Club Meets at Archie Howard Home
Illyria Handy Hands 4H club gathered June 17 at Archie Howard home with thirteen members present plus three guests and two leaders. Plans for a fair demonstration team were discussed, with flower arranging and an illustrated talk by Sara Ogle. Reporter Mary J. Dinan notes community visits from Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Brockway of St Paul and others. A Methodist Youth Fellowship ice cream social announced for July 1 at the city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Handy Hands 4H
Archie Howard
Shirley Shaffer
Sara Ogle
Mary J. Dinan
C. C. Brockway
S. Paul
Minn
Svete
Mra
Chas
O'Neill
Balz Kamm
West Union
Frieda Etter
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Igin
Telephone Rates Repriced This Week by N W Bell Co
The Northwest Bell Telephone Co announces a rate adjustment effective August 19. residential and business rates rise about 50 cents per month with extensions up 25 cents. Two party line service becomes 2.95 monthly, Elgin business phones 4.50, rural residence 2.25. The company cites 63 percent living cost rise since 1940 and a 20 percent rate increase in total volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Bell Company
Towa
Elgin
Fly Control Needs the Help of Everyone
Mr and Mrs Ed Klingman celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on June 11. A package from H J Heinz Co arrived with 15 of their 57 food varieties and a congratulatory letter. Neighbors had notified Heinz Co of the anniversary and the Klingmans received other messages of congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Klingman
H. J. Heinz Co
Klingmans
Klingman
Heinz Co
New Books Added To Library This Week
New books added to the library include The Fun Encyclopedia an all purpose home church club and school reference with 2400 games and ideas 1000 pages Adult titles Room for One More Anna Perott Rose The Maverick Queen Zane Grey Juvenile works Kildee House Rutherford Montgomery High of Heart Emilie Loring Candy Cane Janet Lambert Tree of Freedom Rebecca Caudill Shorty Makes First Team Candy Jackson Robin Hood Arrows Eugene Stone Primary titles Great Grandfather in the Honey Tree Sam and Zoa Swayne Nils Inglis Edgar Parin D Aulaire Five Puppies for Sale Esther Brann Keeko Charles Thorson The Seven Sneezers Olga Cabral Tommy Wonderful Rides Helen Palmer Bobby and His Airplanes Up in the Attic by Hilda K Williams labeled adult books coming soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Perrott Rose
Zane Grey
Kildee House
Ruther
Ford Montgomery
Emilie Loring
Janet Lambert
Rebecca Caudill
Shorty
Canry Jackson
Ruth Boleyn Attends Hawkeye Girls State at Grinnell
Ruth Boleyn arrived at Grinnell College to participate in the 1960 Hawkeye Girls State. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the event emphasizing study of government and civic duties with planned recreation in daily programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Boleyn
Grinnell College
American Legion Auxiliary
Masonic Fellowship Picnic at Elkader June 25
The annual Masonic Fellowship picnic will be held at the Elkader fairgrounds on Sunday June 25. Guttenberg will host and furnish the coffee. A guest speaker will address attendees and lodges will contribute to the program. The shelter house will be used in case of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Fellowship
Elkader Fairgrounds
Guttenberg
Carl Blockhus Funeral to be Held Saturday
Carl Blockhus who lived northeast of Elgin died at his home about 10 o'clock Tuesday evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the East Clermont Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Blockhus
Elgin
East Clermont Lutheran Ichurch
Farewell for Scout Leader at Friday School Picnic
The Boy Scouts and their parents held a farewell picnic Friday evening at the schoolhouse for Scout Master Leland Capper. He left Sunday for Red Arrow Camp at Woodruff, Wisconsin, to spend the summer in charge of the camp. Mr and Mrs Charles Knight of Janesville, Wisconsin, visited the R A Ordier home after a western trip, and had been guests in the Byron Keith home. In San Leandro, California, Mrs Keith was the former Margaret Crider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Leland Capper
Leland
Red Arrow
Woodruft
Wis
Charles Knight
Janesville
R. A. Ordier
Byron Keith
San Leandro
Calif
Keith
Margaret Crider
Breeding Places Must Be Eliminated From Fly Control Message
Public health notice urges residents to remove fly breeding sites in homes and yards. Emphasizes regular summer cleanup of garbage, grass clippings, and livestock areas, practicing weekly washing, composting waste, and using pesticides like DDT chlordane or lindane where appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Ant
Groth Family Reunion Sixth Gathering at Decorah Park
The Groth family held its sixth reunion on Sunday at Decorah Park with 108 registered attendees. Elgin guests included the families of Arthur Landsgard Henry Olson John Olson Myron Olson Morn Ruth Loftsgard Waldo Embretson and Lyle Light Mr and Mrs Mel Kohler Bess Stohr Mr and Mrs Elmer Meyer Mr and Mrs Selmer Groth and Ardis Selma Groth Elmer Olson Mr and Mrs P K Peterson and Koute Christianson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Decorah Park
Elgin
Arthur Landsgard
Henry T. Olson
Johnnie Olson
Myron Olson
Morn Ruth Loftsgard
Waldo Embretson
Lyle Light
Mel Kohler
Bess Stohr
Elmer Meyer
Selmer Groth
Ardis
Selman Groth
Elmer Olson
P. K. Peterson
Koute Christianson
16 Members DHIA Receive Certificates of Merit
Sixteen dairymen in Dairy Herd Improvement Assn No 4 earned awards for producing 350 pounds butterfat per cow annually. Carl Lueder led with 505.4 pounds per cow from over 18 cows. other result highlights include Jerry Spencer 478.8, Irving Deering 472.3, Kenneth Kerr 445.4, Karl Miller 435.6, Archie Schroeder 402.0 and Olson & Estey 361.1.
Bainfohe and Frederick Nominated for Soil Commission
Melvin Bainfohe of Froelich and Wayland Frederick of Arlington are nominated to run for Clayton county soil district commissioner. Election July 6 at Elkader opera house with polls open 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Landowners eligible and urged to vote to fill the term of H. A. Wickler who is retiring due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Bainfohe
Froelich
Wayland Frederick
Arlington
Clayton County
Elkader Opera House
H. A
Butch) Wickler
Good Progress on Homes Carpenters Make Progress on Lore and Geo Homes
Carpenters report solid progress on the Lore, Mueklethaler, and Geo homes. All three are under roof and prepared for window and door frame setting on Monday, marking a key construction milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lore
Mueklethaler
Geo. F
Want Ad Column Promises Quick Local Results
A compact want ad column promises fast local results for readers seeking services, items for sale, jobs, or exchanges. The page highlights small notices, contact points, and brief descriptions aimed at efficient buyer and seller connections.
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Ormy Feoumer
the Seabee
Independence State Hospital
Lions
GOP
Alden Doud
Douds
Doud
Robert’Goodwin
Redfield
GOP National Committee
Washington
Goodwin
Lowa
Legion
Flying Saucer
Grand
Vets Hospital
Illyria
Elkader
Groth
Dhia
Bainfohe
Frederick
Soil Comm
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