Wadena Community Club meets in school gym report
The Wadena Community Club met Monday evening in the school gym. Reports covered teen age dances and the swimming project. A candy sale was planned for Saturday evening and plans for achievement day were discussed. Jean and Joan Corkery visited Cedar Rapids relatives. Diane Mattocks attends Luther League camp at Lake Okoboji. Nellie Messerli returns for summer vacation in Wadena. Penny Whittenbaugh visits Calmar relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadenas Community Club
Wadena Community Club
Wonder Workers
Ann
Kauzlarich
Tia
Mary Erickson
Kathy Jones
Nancy Whittenbaugh
Naydia Messerli
Jean
Joan Corkery
Cedar Rapids
Barbara
Jane Corkery
Diane Mattocks
Lake Okoboji
Nellie Messerli
Detroit
Mich
Penny Whittenbaugh
Cal‘mar
Albert Morse
Emmet Messerli
Local Jr Legion Results and Upcoming Games
Last Sunday Harpers Ferry defeated Decorah 3 to 1 and Postville beat Wauken 8 to 1. Next Sunday Calmar visits Decorah while Postville travels to Harpers Ferry. South Half Arlington 63 Elkader 1 West Union 2. Fayette Elgin Clermont 5 3 Elkader 3 1. Next Sunday Elgin Clermont at Elkader and Fayette at Arlington.
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Calmar
Decorah
Postville
Harpers Ferry
South
Arlington
Elkader
West Union
Fayette Elgin-Clermont
Fayette
Clermont
Union
Elgin-Clermont
Hanson couple sail to Norway for six weeks
Mr. and Mrs. George Hanson expect to sail July 20 for a six week vacation to Norway. It will be 40 years since Mr. Hanson last saw his two sisters, and Mrs. Hanson also has relatives there.
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George Hanson
Norway
Mr.Hanson
Hanson
WSCS Meets July 7 Hostesses for July 7
WSCS will meet on July 7 with hostesses Mdms Leo Grether Karl Meinhard Martin Wenger and Bertha Lehman. Program and worship led by Mrs Karl Meinhard.
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WSCS
Mdms
Leo Grether
Karl Meinhard
Martin Wenger
Bertha Lehman
Miller Advances Building Upgrades For Reopened Centeal City Restaurant
H F Miller of Central City undertakes extensive improvements to his business building ahead of a planned restaurant reopening. No opening date has been announced. Education means developing the mind, not stuffing the memory.
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Central City
Wholesale Change in Highway Commission Opens July 1
Four new commissioners named by Governor Hoegh will take seats July 1 to organize the Towa highway commission. Only one of the outgoing four had legislative experience, while three previous members had Iowa Senate service. New appointees include Mel Graham, Emery Loomis, Robert Beck, and Russell Lundy, among others. The tax commission reports a major new levy, a 2.5 cent sales tax on beer and cigarettes effective July 1, boosting the state general fund by about 3.5 million dollars. beer and cigarette taxes follow the same sales brackets as other retailers, with a 10 cent glass of beer taxed nothing and a 15 cent glass or 12 ounce bottle taxed one cent, based on typical 25 cent beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Highway Commission
Hoegh
Iowa Senate
Newcomé
Senate
Robert Keir
Spencer
Sanford Zeigler
Fairfield
John Hattery
Nevads
Highway Commission
Mel Graham
Iowa House
Frank Kerrigan
Emery Loomis
Waterloo
Kerrigan
Robert Beck
Center
Iowa Tax Commission
State General Fund
Commission
Hoegh Opposes Property Tax As State Revenue Source
Governor Hoegh told the Iowa tax study committee that property taxes should be avoided as state revenue. He urged tax policy based on ability to pay and said services must be efficient so all pay their fair share. Frank L Engel of Davenport was sworn in as a new Iowa employment security commissioner, replacing David Jenkins and starting a six year term July 1.
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Iowa
Frank L. Engel
Davenport
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Leo Hoegh
Engel
David Jenkins
Hoegh
State Senate
Elthon Politicking Over Gravel Sales Near Fertile
Lt Gov Leo Elthon voices deep concern about gravel sales from an Elthon owned pit near Fertile to a contractor hired by the town highway commission. The matter extends to continued coverage on the last page.
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Elthon
Leo Elthon
Fertile
Town ‘Highway Commission
Open Quarry At Hofer Farm Reported by County
The Nieman Construction Company of Sumner leased several acres from Ben Hofer last fall to open a stone quarry. They sub leased to the county which cleared soil last winter and has crushed rock most of the time since. A stock pile of about 80 thousand tons exists and operations may pause until later. Some rock was hauled directly to local roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nieman Construction Co
Sumner
Ben Hofer
Social Security Increases in Fayette County End of 1954
Fayette County saw 838 beneficiaries receive 35 321 dollars monthly in Social Security at year end 1954, a 39 percent rise from 1953, due to the 1954 amendments. Of these, 443 were retired workers at 23 767 dollars monthly and 355 were dependents or survivors at 11 554 dollars monthly. In the eight-county Waterloo area, 9 082 persons received 427 061 dollars monthly. statewide totals reached 103 488 beneficiaries at 4 809 384 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Waterloo
Bansfite
Cradle Roll Party Highlights Earth Theme at East Clermont Lutheran
A cradle roll party at East Clermont Lutheran Church on June 14 drew about 70 attendees. The event featured a farm scene table, candy for children, a hymn and devotions, cradle roll reading, and graduation for five year olds Jeanne Olson and others, with certificates, white caps, and capes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Oliver Larson
Bernard Hanson
Jeanne Sue Olson
Larry Lee Kittelson
Elizabeth Ann Bilden
Steven Clarence Kittelson
Elsie Joann Hanson
Matthew Jon Erickson
Donna Jean Frieden
Warren Lee Baker
Edward Richard Schneider
Wahanka Trail Seekers Meet and Officer Nominations
The Wahanka Trail Seekers held their first meeting at leader Mrs. Leo Falk's home on June 20. Officers nominated include President Ada, Secretary Janet, Treasurer Dixie, Scribe Linda, Historian Carol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Falk
Pres
Ada
Janet
Dixie
Scribe
Linda
Carol
Elkader District Plans School Addition And Bus Garage
The Central Consolidated school district of Elkader plans to add 12-bus garage capacity and new classrooms. Proposals include one elementary classroom block 28 by 30 feet, a kindergarten room 28 by 43 feet, and an 18 by 33 feet shop. The board will submit the measure to voters soon for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Central Consolidated School District of
Elkader
Safety Department Urges Safe Driving For Fourth of July
The safety department warns at least ten or more people will die in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July weekend and hundreds more could be injured unless drivers practice courtesy and reasonable speeds. It cites fatigue, speeding, and rushing as main causes and proposes tips: avoid overdoing miles, start early, rest periodically, avoid speeding, do not drink, and make courtesy the code of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Department
Falks Return From Eastern Trip With Sightseeing Route
Mr and Mrs G H Falk Greta and John P returned Sunday from an 11 day visit to their daughter Mrs John Foster and her husband in Ithaca NY They traveled home via skyline drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains visiting Mammoth Cave Kentucky the Natural Bridge West Virginia Memphis Tennessee and Hot Springs Arkansas where they saw the Robert Greenley family They crossed Kentucky Tennessee and the Ozarks on the return journey
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G. H. Falk
Greta
John P
John Foster
Ithaca
N. Y
Skyline Drive
Blue Ridge Mountains
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Natural Bridge
W. Va
Memphis
Market Report on Metzger pigs at June sale
M. J. Blockhus marketed 19 winter pigs at Metzgers on June 16. The animals averaged 194 pounds and were five months old, having been farrowed in late January.
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M. J. Blockhus
Metzgers
Echo Reports Acknowledges Heard in Town
A brief Echo notice confirms residents heard the phrase Tell 'em you saw it in the Echo, signaling local chatter and a call for readers to share sightings or tips. The item underscores neighborhood engagement and newspaper promotion.
Speed Enforcement Drive Under Way
The most intensive drive on record to force compliance with posted speed limits is under way at the start of the 1955 vacation season. Major weapon in this stepped up war against speed violation is the so called radar detection device. Close to a thousand of these devices are being operated along the nation's highways some for speed checks but the majority for enforcement now as never before it is important to keep a light foot on the accelerator and observe all posted speed limits.
Better Eggs Bring in More Cash
Egg management practices to improve quality emphasize confinement in the laying house, dry litter, clean nesting, and frequent egg gathering. Guidelines cover cooling to 55 degrees with 75 percent humidity, overnight cooling, sorting for home use, dry cleaning cracked eggs, case handling, and marketing at least twice weekly.
Birthday Tea at Lutheran Church in Elgin
A birthday tea was held in the fellowship hall of the Elgin Lutheran Church on Thursday afternoon June 23. Twelve tables represented the months with a tape recording titled Growth of a Christian Leader dramatized by Women’s Missionary Society members. Each member invited a guest. Cherry trees require one or two post harvest sprays to protect foliage and ensure a good crop next fall.
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Elgin Lutheran Church
Women's Missionary Society
Gilbertson Heads Elgin Lions Club
The Elgin Lions Club held its annual family picnic in Elgin Park with installation of officers led by Paul Zurbriggen. New officers include Hilder Gilbertson as president Guernsey Smith first vice president Albert Schari second vice president C B Schari third vice president Sheldon Boyle secretary treasurer H M McMillan lion tamer Don Fauser tail twister Leo Grether Louis Lehman Herbert Ash Chas Gehring Clarence Mueh lethaler and G J Masby directors. The club reported a band stand financing deficit around 400 with pledges totaling 2 500 largely spent and total needs about 2 900. Donations and pledges may be left at Elgin State Bank. a committee will list Elgin lots for sale for home sites.
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Elgin Lions Club
Elgin Park
Paul Zurbriggen
Hilder Gilbertson
Guernsey Smith
Albert Schari
C. B. Schari
Sheldon Boyle
Sec.-Treas
H. M. McMillan
Don Fauser
Lions Club
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
G. J. Mosby
Chm
Louis Lehman
Methodist Ministers' Appointments Listed
The North Town Conference of the Methodist Church read pastor appointments at Fort Dodge during the final session led by Bishop F. Gerald Ensley. Delegates reaffirmed the church stance against universal military service and backed a world peace amendment calling for withdrawal of U S troops from foreign countries.
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North Town
The
Methodist Church
F. Gerald Ensley
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Commission On World Peace
U. S
Dubuque
Arlington
Maynard
W. F. Dimmitch
Elgin
Syria
Clermont
E. G
New Books in Elgin Library Catalog Update
Elgin Library adds a varied list of new titles across adults and children. Notable authors include Lindbergh Kelland Tey Du Jardin Scholz Lenski and Brewster with works spanning mystery science fiction genealogy fishing and educational books for ages 1 to 12.
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Babcock
Kelland
Lindbergh
Tey
iMarshall Field & Co
Wendt
Kogan
Galaxy
Gold
Stinetorf
du Jardin
Orton
Lyon
Wonder Horse
Pace
Rendina
Flaherty
Love
Laurie
Cavanna
Lippincott
Matilda
Lambert
Scholz
Johnny King
Brown
Gould
Lenski
Martin's
Mary Marguerite
Taylor
Schneider
Brewster
Konkle
Snipp
Snapp
Snarf
Lindman
Goodenow
Percy
Polly
Pete
Newberry
Little Wu
Liu
4-H Calendar Notices for July Meetings
The Wadena River side 4-H Club meets Tuesday at 8:00 p m with Allen Davis. Farm Bureau board meets. Wednesday includes a 4-H demonstration help day at the Farm Bureau building in Fayette. A picnic is set for 12:30 for all leaders and interested 4-H members.
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Wadena Riverside
Allen Davis
Farm Bureau Board
Farm Bureau Building
Fayette
Good Neighbor Deed Brings Out 33 Hands For Farm Hay
Thirty three men and boys helped Bert Thoman farm Saturday afternoon. Neighbors, friends, and Legionnaires using three balers, tractors, and wagons hauled in 951 bales. Helpers included Andy Bracker Ern and Fred Friederich George Nickels Merlin Elmer Frieden Richard and Jimmy George Schupbach Johnny and Bobby Richard Schupbach Peter Luchsinger Richard Neuman Reuben Buthofer Ronnie Harry and Lea Dennler Clarence and Richard Hofer Orlin Mason Elmer Meyer Henry McMillan John Anderson Walter Kohls Bob Wilson Orlando Loftsgard Leonard Roberts Lavern Odegard Ernest and Walter Christen. Elgin Oil Co donated tractor fuel. Lunch and refreshments were donated, served by Mrs. George Nickels Mrs. Ernest Christen Mrs. Gee Schupbach and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Thoman
Legionaires
Andy Bracker
Ern
Fred Friederich
George Nickels
Merlin
Elmer Frieden
Richard
Jimmy
George Schupbach
Johnny
Bobby
Richard Schupbach
Peter Luchsinger
Richard Neuman
Ernest Christen
Gee
Schupbach
John Christen
Marion
Hospitalized Little Girl Injured By Bat Accident
Linda Mitts daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Mitts was struck by a baseball bat last Thursday evening at the Otta Blockhus home. She was taken to Postville hospital where x rays showed a fractured skull she returned home Tuesday and will stay in bed for about two weeks. Bob Daniels returned home from the Vets Hospital at Ions City. Nels Olson returned to the Veterans Hospital for further treatment after a short home stay.
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Linda Mitts
Walter Mitts
Otta Blockhus
Postville Hospital
Linda
Vets Hospital
Nels Olson
Veterans’ Hospital
Injury Report From Manchester Horse Stall Fall
Ronald Gie napp fractured skull after falling from a horse stall onto a cement floor near Manchester. Police and emergency responders listed the incident as a work or accident scene with immediate medical attention provided.
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Manchester
Ronald Gienapp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wadena ‘News
Jr, Legion Baseball
North Halt
Miller
Towa Press Association
Wahanka
A - Ai
Lutheran Church
Gilbertson
Bob Daniels
Ions City
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