One Contest for Convention Opens Iowa Race
The Republican state convention faces a seven candidate field for secretary of state with Helen Mitchell of Council Bluffs joining the fray. If no candidate clears 35 percent the contest will go to convention as in 1942 when Wayne M. Ropes won the nomination. The piece also notes a board of education committee to integrate available Iowa information for a statewide school survey and includes a light note about Governor Blue hosting a Canadian visitor who filmed him in color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mitchell
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Wayne M. Ropes
Onawa
John Ford
Des Moines
Iowa Board of Education
Lee
Elgin Cooperative Holds Annual Meeting
The Elgin Cooperative gathered forty five members at the opera house for its annual meeting. A unanimous decision approved issuing preferred stock up to 25000 dollars with 4 percent annual dividends to cover past deferred dividends of 16000 dollars. Directors re elected were Hilder Gilbertson and Ernest Christen. Officers are Ern Bauder president Harold Opland vice president Hilder Gilbertson secretary treasurer. A full report appears in another Echo column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cooperative
Elgin’ Opera House
Hilder Gilbertson
Ernest Christen
Harold Opsand
Ern Bauder
Albert Dennler
Vicome
Harold Opland
Elgin, Cooperative
Echo Today
Clayton County Plans 1949 Agricultural Education Program
The Clayton County Program Planning Committee studies county agricultural needs for a 1949 educational program. Charles Felker of Elkader was named chairman at a Farm Bureau office meeting. Sub-committee meetings are planned for March. The program will be carried out by government agencies, local organizations, leaders, cooperators, and specialists from Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Charles Felker
Elkader
Farm Bureau
Iowa State College
Our Folks in California Laguna Beach Letter Note
A 1948 letter from S. K. Langsdale in Laguna Beach mentions sending Echo to San Bernardino starting March 4 for three issues, mentions Mrs. Holzer in Iowa, Los Angeles trip for a picnic, and a race at Santa Anita. It notes good weather and rain shortage since November, plus a price adv from a local paper.
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Laguna Beach
Calif
Rich
Echo
San Bernadino
Iowa
S. K. Langsdale
Legion Hosts Grand Party At Club Room
Over sixty attendees gathered Monday for a Legion stag party in the club room. Oyster stews topped the menu as chefs served. guests praised the service. Mrs. Clara Helgerson of Postville visited Friday with her sisters Mrs. Bertha Frisbie and Anna Gunderson. Wilson returned Saturday evening from California after weeks with relatives and friends.
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Legion
Thos
Ogle
Howard
Agbt
Wilson
California
Clara Helgerson
Postville
Bertha Frisbie
Anna Gunderson
Fayette County Donates $31,669 to March of Dimes
Fayette county contributions total $31,669 with Dr L E Ketner of Oelwein announcing the drive. Half supports the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for research and epidemics, while the remainder stays in the county for local use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
March of Dimes
L. E. Ketner
Oelwein
National Foundation For
Many Farm Movements Reported in March Transfers
The Echo lists numerous landowner-operator moves on March 1, shifting families between farms near Elgin Clermont and West Union. Oscar Baumgartner and Ida Meyer, Will Christen, Mervin Reiersons, Orlando Loftsgaard, Moritz Bros, Roland Grovers, Wm Hemesaths, Raymond Erhardts, Glen Probert, Hubert Williams, Richard Kohls, Louis Olson, Frank Kimpston, Sam Howard, Geo and Clarence Howard, the Howard Barnes family, and John Metzger all relocated to new parcels or farms, with details on origins and destinations across the Elgin, Clermont, West Union, and surrounding routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Oscar Baumgartner
Ida Meyer
Elgin-Wadena
Rothlisberger Corner
Will Christens
Embretson
St. Olaf
Albert
Dennier
Mervin Reiersons
Nels Loffsgard
Orlando Loftsgard
Oliver Rowland
Lauer
Clermont
Frank Gordon
Fred Schott
West Union
Moritz Bros
Albert Dummermuth
Brainard
Wm. Hemesaths
Castalia
Raymond Erhardts
Elgin
Glen Probert
Arlington
Volga
Hubert Williams
Hichard Kohls
Wadena
Fred Nydegger
Louis A. Olson
Frank Kimpston
Dummermuth
Hawkeye
Sam Howard
Wm. Kerr
Fed
Geo. Howard
West Elgin
Geo
Clarence Howard
Chris Schweitzer
Howard Barnes
Harold Bennett
Ridge Road
John Metzger
Ted Neuman
Gerald Becker
Local O. E. Si Invited to Attend Neighbor Schools
Members of Bigin Chapter O. E. S. have been invited to attend two schools of instruction in neighboring chapters. The Fayette session is on March 6 with a pot-luck supper followed by an eight oclock start. The Postville meeting occurs March 4 in the evening, and the local chapter convenes Wednesday March 10 with a school of instruction scheduled for Hirgin on March 46.
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Bigin Chapter
Fayette
Postvillé
Hirgin
Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Noted
Real estate transfers listed for Vayle to Gl Lis 137 and 188 Hertiman's Add in Wadena. Transfers include Rowland Ezra and wife to Oliver R, undivided 1 2 of River NW 30-95-7. Halversons to LaNora Halverson for Lots 157-160 in 34-95-77. Starkey to Otto G Chris tenson and wife, WD. Ernst to Archie Wheeler and wife, WD. Neuman to Metjeer, WD. Marriage licenses issued Feb 18 Calvin D Pierce Fay ette and Elizabeth Conner. Feb 21 Harlan O Halford Winthrop and Alberta Kuker Oelwein. Feb 24 William Nelson Jr Clermont and Gladys Yauslin Clermont.
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Vayle
Hértiman’s
Wadena
Rowland, Ezra & Wi
Oliver ‘R. Rowland
J. C. Halverson, Jr
Stanton ‘Halverson
LaNora Halverson
Ruth Starkey
Otto G. Christenson
Robi. Ernst
Archie A Wheeler
Theodore Neuman
John Metjeer
Elgin
Calvin D. Pierce
Fayette
Elizabeth Conner
Harlan O. Halford
Winthrop
Alberta Kuker
Oelwein
William Nelson, Jr
Clermont
Gladys H. Yauslin
iClermont
Farmers Urged to Treat Seed Oats This Season
Farmers warned to treat seed oats now with New Improved Ceresan dust after cleaning and testing germination as the next step to insure a good crop. All varieties should be treated to protect against smut and seedling blight as well as Helminthosporium. Clinton Benton and Marion show resistance but remain susceptible to some diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Benton
Marion
Boys 4-H Leaders Training School in Elkader
Clayton county 4 H clubs will gather at the Farm Bureau office in Elkader on Wednesday March 10 at 1 00 PM for a leaders training session. Stanley Davidson assistant state 4 H leader will attend to meet with county leaders for the first time. The county has 18 boys 4 H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Farm Bureau
Elkader
Stanley Davidson
Want Ad Column Delivers Quick Local Results
Readers may find swift outcomes by checking the Want Ad column for opportunities. Classified notices advertise jobs, housing, and services with direct contact details and deadlines.
Progress Club to Meet at Baumgartner Home
The Progress Club will meet Monday evening March 8 at the B J Baumgartner home with Betty Costigan as hostess Signe Hanson will read a paper on Australia After the program there will be election of officers for the coming year and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
B. J. Baumgartner
Betty Costigan
Signe Hanson
Australia
Annual Banquet Honors Upper Iowa and Fayette Athletes
Upper Iowa University and Fayette High School athletes and coaches attended the Fay ette Commercial Club dinner on February 19. Doc Dorman received the honor while Iowa Conference officials crowded the event. Guest speaker Cal Harms, formerly of Eddie Anderson's Iron Men, presented a gilt football from the Wartburg game signaling the Iowa Conference title clinch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Fayette High School
Fayette Commercial Club
Doc” Dorman
Iowa
al Coupee
Yorefallon Kant
Eddie Anderson
Iron Men
Cal Harms
Doc
Wartburg
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Volga Minstrels a Success and Lunch Program
Clarence Kahls, secretary of the Volga Parent-Teachers Association, reports their minstrel show was a great success. It ran two nights and cleared about $509, to support Volga’s free school lunch program. The town is noted as one of Iowa’s few that sponsor free hot lunches at their school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kahls
Parent-Teachers Assn
Volga
Iowa J
Fred Gehring Taken to Hospital Last Week
Fred Gehring became ill last Wednesday and was taken to the Postville hospital. There has not been any change for better or worse since he was admitted to the hospital.
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Fred Gehring
Postville Hospital
Masons Set Regular Meeting Next Tuesday March 9
Silver Leaf Lodge A F and A M will hold a regular session next Tuesday evening March 9 with balloting and probable initiatory work. A prior called meeting for degree work was held Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Olson report from Mesa Arizona they plan to return to Iowa within a week or so and hope winter ends. The Olsons spent time in Seattle earlier in February. Oliver Torkelson, Dorothy and Delores, and John Lantz visited Cedar Rapids Saturday, with Mick Schmid returning home after a week with his grandmother Bulu Schmid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Melvin Olson
Mesa
Ariz
Iowa
Olson's
Seattle
Wash
Oliver Torkelson
Dorothy
Delores
John Lantz
Cedar Rapids
Mick Schmid
Bulu Schmid
School Election to be Held Monday March 8
The Elgin Community Club will meet next Monday at 6 30 PM at Klingman s Café for a housewarming and welcome back to Elgin s business circles. Members should reserve dinner in advance and be present. Propositions affecting Elgin and rural areas will be discussed, and members may suggest town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Klingmman
Elgin
New Town Well Reaches Sixty Feet In Ground
The new town well lies about 25 feet north of the existing one and has reached around 60 feet. Drilling slow through gravel and quicksand, driller George Shawver expects faster progress after solid rock is hit. Layne Western Co of Ames holds the contract, estimating water flow by 176 feet at a cost of $2,820.00. Starting 16 inch hole will be widened to solid rock then reduced to 12 inches and possibly 10 inches deeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shawver
Layne-Western Co
Ames
Heavy Snow Forces Elgin Schools to Close
A heavy snowstorm early Tuesday halted travel and led to the decision to close Elgin schools for the day. It marks the heaviest snowfall of the season, though overall the winter has been mild. The star route mail carrier ran close to schedule while three rural carriers delivered mail. Lt. and Mrs. J D Shaffer have moved from Seattle to 10912 Matsaky Court Williamsburg Virginia where J D is attending a local school for about five months, with the family noting it relates to transportation.
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Elgin
Star Route
J. DD. Shaffer
Seattle
Washington
Matsaky Court
Williamsburg
Virginia
J. D
Elgin school board race fields seven candidates
Seven candidates file for the regular three year term on the Elgin board of education. Incumbents H H Gilbertson and Max Hunsberger decline reelection. Two directors to be elected for two years: Ray A Crider and Walter C Falk. Treasurer candidate: Walter F Kohler, current treasurer. Election at Elgin State Bank, polls 12 noon to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgis
Board of Education
Hilder Gilbertson
George Hanson
Edward Krueger
Clarence Muehrethaler
LeRoy Steele
Delos E. Tinker
Charles Wenger
H. H. Gilbertson
Max Hunsberger
Lawrence Cline Fatally Shot at Elgin Farm
Lawrence Cline, 53, a farmer living six miles southwest of Elgin, was found dead Sunday with a .32 caliber bullet wound in the head. Coroner J. Wood ruled it a self inflicted wound. Cline, in ill health and reportedly brooding over selling his farm, had four farm equipment sales scheduled for March. He is survived by two sons and three daughters.
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Lawrence Cline
Elgin
J.wood
Cline
Lion or Lamb Weather Debate in Iowa Section
In Iowa some readers argue March entered like a lion while others say lamb with fair early weather in this section while other parts report heavy snow overnight. The column notes that March’s arrival does not always predict the month’s course despite ongoing belief in the old saying.
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March
Iowa
Notice of Republican Caucus in Pleasant Valley Township
Notice to Republican voters that no party caucus will be held at Elgin town hall on Friday March 5 at eight o'clock. Delegates to the county convention to be held at West Union March 12, 1948. Also notes hospital admission of Mrs Ray Gibbs and several local social visits and meals in Elgin and surrounding areas.
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Pleasant ‘Valley Township
Elgin Town Hall
West Union
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Bla
H. C. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Elmer T. Peterson
College of Education
University of Iowa
Morgan
Malcolm Price
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Blue
Donald H. Mackay
Calgary
Canada
Mackay
Chamber of Commerce of Canada
Pye
Executive Council
Opportunity
New High
Iig
O. E. Si
Leaders Training
Baumgartner Home
Masons
Klingmans March
New Town
Knute Rockne
Efe
Canada Sans Woman Suffrage
S-Butien
Inematenal Woman's Bay
Pancho Villa Rathe Columbus, N. M
John Fall
Ray Gibbs
Mercy Hospital
Laurence Muehle
Thaler
lGus Krueger
Edwin Frieden
Conrad
Fanny Frieden
C. L. Huisinga
F.C. Lehr
Aplington
Mary Kelsey
J. B. Miller
Frank Matthys
Lancaster
Wis
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