Wadena News Social Notes From Area Families
Mrs Ray Klingman and Mrs Arthur Thomas and gon Volga were guests Thursday of Mr and Mrs Ole Johnson. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Bond and sons A N Bond Memphis Tenn and Butchle were dinner guests Thursday night of Mr and Mrs Otto Anderman Arlington. Frank Probert and David Telander Milwaukee Wis spent the weekend with the former s parents Mr and Mrs Bill Probert. Mr and Mrs Bill Shea and son moved Sunday from the Corbin tannia tom farm near Elkader. Torville Lamphier and Mrs Laimphier are the parents of a son born Thursday in Mercy Hospital. The annual meeting of the United Brethren Missionary Society will be held Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs Keith Jennings. Rev and Mrs Darrold Copperwall and sons went Friday night to Bixcel sor Wisconsin and spent the weekend with Mrs Copper ted Sunday afternoon in the A W Sackett home Luana. Mr and Mrs Hervey Aeschu man spent Saturday night and Sunday with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Elwin Wotbohm Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Klingman
Arthur
Thomas
Gon. Volga
Bill
Shea
Corbin Tannia ‘Tom
Elkader
Iorville
Laimphier
Mercy Hospital
United Brethern Missionary Society
Keith Jennings
Darrold Copperwall
Bits O Blarney Irish operetta at Wadena gym
Wadena high school glee clubs present Bits O Blarney an Irish operetta Friday March 6 at 8:00 p.m. in the school gym. Cast includes Joyce Erickson Lois Gage Sidney Corbin Gara Larson Mary Messerli Wanda Fox June Herriman Sandra Jones Patricia Jones John Kauzlarich James Kauzlatich Gran Jey Yearous Delmar Cousins Elwood Rubens with accompanist Robert Whittenbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena High School
Ireland
Peggy
Mike O’noole
Dan Cupid
Plarney
Joyce” Erickson
BB Lois Gage
Sidney Corbin
Gara Larson
Mary Messerli
Lois Gage
Wanda Fox
June Herriman
Sandra Jones
Patricia Jones
John Kauzlarich
James Kauzlatich
Gran Jey Yearous
Delmar Cousins
Scholarships Offered To Iowa High School Seniors
Offers two 300 scholarship awards to outstanding high school seniors from Fayette, Clayton and Chickasaw counties. Funds provided by the Federal Land Bank of Omaha and awarded this spring at Iowa State College Ames. Applications due April 10, 1953 to Lloyd Andre dean of agriculture. Winners selected by the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Clayton
Chickasaw
Towa State College
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
D. R. "Peasley
Cooperative National Farm Loan Association
West Union
Iowa
Ames
Lloyd Andre
Pleasant Valley 4-H Club Meets At Englehardt Home
Regular meeting of Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club held at Duane and Don Englehardt’s home with fourteen members answering roll call by naming a flower. Minutes approved. treasurer’s report presented. Joel Holden spoke on fire extinguishers and Hilder Gilbertson on insulation and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley ‘Sharpshooters
Duane
Don Englehardt
Joel Holden
Hilder Gilbertson
Choir at Wadena Concert by Dubuque A Capella Group
The University of Dubuque A Capella choir will perform at Wadena High School gymnasium at 8 o clock Sunday evening March 15. Fayete county students take part as jurymen bridesmaids and spectators include Eon Pollock Elgin Katherine Winter Wadena B J Ukena est Union and John Yearous Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of
Legislators Return to Their Job Next Week
Iowa lawmakers, 158 state legislators, return to Des Moines Monday after a spring recess. House A appropriations chairman Kuester warned that no major bills have passed yet and both chambers must push through funding and policy items, including old age benefits, a statewide educational TV network, and education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
G. T. Kuester
Griswold
House Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
Kuester
Assembly
Iowa
Public Instruction Reorganization Vote Passes House
The House approved an amended measure to reorganize the Department of Public Instruction by 75 to 32, backed by the department and the Iowa State Education Association. The bill would appoint a state superintendent every four years by two thirds Senate approval, starting April 1955, a change school officials oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Instruction
State Department of Public Instruction
Department
Iowa State Education Association
House
State Board
Senate
State Board of Public Instruction
Committee
Political hokum over governor signature tamper affair in Iowa
In a Republican legislature the bill tampering controversy is dismissed as politics while Democrats including Polk county attorney Clyde Herring may pursue a grand jury probe. Melvin Synhorst exposed alleged altering of a 1949 legislature hearse bill in the governor's office. Beardsley calls it contemptible political hokum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Herring
Polk County
Melvin Synhorst
Synhorst
William Tynes
Iowa House
Beardsley
Mrs John Falb's Funeral to Be Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. John Falb aged 80 will be held Friday afternoon at two oclock. Arrangements were held up until the arrival of her daughter Mrs Morris who came Wednesday noon. Mrs Falb passed away at about one a.m. Wednesday after an illness of nearly a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falb
Morris
Path
Finish Good Season in Girls' Basketball
The Elgin girls basketball team finished 12 wins and 6 losses in scheduled games. With 10 returning letter winners, coach Paul Zurbriggen looks to improve next year. Key seniors include Norma Gehring LaFonda Miller Barbara Yearous and Janann Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Paul Zurbriggen
Isquad
Norma Gehring
LaFonda Miller
Barbara Yearous
Janann Mark
Beverly Benson
Mary Brackin
Jeanine Cook
Edith Gehring
Donna Robinson
Janice Schori
Barbara Medberry
Reva Medberry
Ruthann Mitts
Marlene Wede
Mary Byackin
Jan
Nn Mork
New High School Proposed Between Elgin and Clermont
Local broadcasters discuss a potential new high school to serve the district between Elgin and Clermont. They emphasize district-wide decisions on location and future plans while urging a strong school board to guide a better program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Mrs Shank Hosts Elgin Progress Club Meeting
Mrs Paul Shank will host the Elgin Progress Club on Monday evening March 9 at her home. The study topic is Freedom for Living with roll call Model an Easter bonnet of your own creation. Gladys Feller will show local interest movie pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shank
Elgin
McMillan Hosts 500 Card Club Evening Event
Mr and Mrs John McMillan and Mr and Mrs Jack Adrian entertained the 500 card club at the McMillan home last Thursday. Ladies high score went to Mrs Harry Everett, low to Mrs Robert D Wilson. Men's high was Robert D Wilson, low Robert Fall. Mrs Robert Falbze won the door prize. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMillan
Jack Adrian
McMillan
Harry Everett
Robert D. Wilson
Robert Fall
Robert Falb Z
Attend Eastern Star Initiation
Mrs Arthur Yearous and several members attended the Clermont Chapter 6 Eastern Star initiation ceremony Saturday evening with Mrs Julia Finch of Guttenberg as instructor. The attendees included Mrs P Strauch Mrs Habeger Mrs Leota Welch Mrs Grimes and Genevieve Dunkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Yearous
P. Strauch
Allen Habeger
Leota Welch
R. L. Grimes
Genevieve Dunkle
Clermont
E. S
Julia Finch
Guttenberg
Death of Riv Wedel Emphasizes Long Baptist Pastoral Service
Funeral services for Rev. Henry W. Wedel, 80, former Baptist pastor, were held in Milwaukee after his death on February 23 following a long illness. Born to Russian immigrants, he trained at a Rochester seminary and served 50 years across Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Oregon, Michigan, and Wisconsin, including Elgin 1915 to 1920 and Aplington before retiring in Milwaukee in 1944. Surviving are his widow Louisa and four daughters, Mrs. Elliott Denny of Argra, Edna, Mrs. Lloyd Brndaidge, and Mrs. Robert Schade of Providence, RT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Wedel
Milwaukee
Wis
Russia
Kansas
Rochester
N. Y
Wedel
Illinois
Iowa
Oregon
Michigan
Wisconsin
Elgin
Aplington
Louisa
Elliott Denny
Argra
Edna
Lloyd Brndaidge
Robert Schade
Providence
13 Men to Answer County Service Call
Thirteen Clay county youths will depart Elkader on March 9 for Des Moines to join the army under selective service call No 35. Named to answer include Reece Gibbs Elgin Roger Ross Thomas Hefel Donald Wallner Leland Weaver Gerald Shea Melvin Shingledecker Herman Kloser Gustav Lutz Gustav Gerdes John Harlow Fred Knoke LaVerne Plagman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Elkader
Des Moines
Clayton County Selective Service Board
Reece L. Gibbs
Elgin
Roger L. Ross
McGregor Thomas Lu. Hefel
Buena Vista
Donald W. Wallner
Leland F. Weaver
Castalia
Gerald F. Shea
Marquette
Melvin Shingledecker
Edgew'd
Herman E. Kloser
Benna Vista
Gustav R. Lutz
Gustav Gerdes
Strawberry Pt
John A. Harlow
McGregor Fred C. Knoke
LaVerne Plagman
Elicport
G. M. Club Meets at Beulah Kozelka Home
The Grand Meadow Study Club met Friday February 27 at Beulah Kozelka's home. The group opened with singing and Scripture reading by Mrs. Kozelka. Members answered roll call with a humorous prompt and the program followed the business meeting including musical readings by Mrs. Carman Swenson and Mrs. George Frieden. Birthday song for Mrs. Swenson. A thought for the day by Mrs. Martin Amundson. The gathering closed with the "American Farm Bureau Spirit" and nine members plus three visitors present. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Study Club
Beulah Kozelka
Kozelka
Carman Swenson
George Frieden
Swenson
Martin Amundson
Amerian Farm Bureau
Detour Traffic East of Elgin Bridge Closure Planned
Supervisor Rebt Wilson notified the Echo that the Turkey River bridge east of Elgin would close to traffic for about two weeks. The board expects detours starting mid March, with traffic rerouted over the bridge after the abutment north wing is completed and a ramp is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebt
Wilson
Echo
Turkey River
Elgin
Red Cross Drive Opens This Week
The Red Cross seeks more funds this year to support gamma globulin for polio immunity, flood relief, rehabilitation, armed services, and veterans services. A $2 per family minimum is suggested, with options up to $10, as volunteers call on households to meet a $375 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Armed Services
Elgin Community Club Plans Monday Meeting at Legion Hall
The Elgin Community Club will meet next Monday at 6 30 PM at the Legion hall. Members are asked to make dinner reservations in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
The
Legion Hall
Ill and Hospitalized In Veterans Hospital
Fred Pinney is very ill in the Veterans' Hospital 28 Ward 273 Des Moines. He has been there several weeks. Lew Grover was taken to University hospital Iowa City for surgery planned Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harry Baldwin of Marshalltown Mr and Mrs Bob Gruver of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Wm Gruver visited him Sunday. Surgery at West Union. Mrs Junior Hildebrand of Hawkeye had major surgery Thursday at Palmer hospital West Union. Her daughter Kathy stays with Leo Boleyn at the Boleyn home while Mrs Hildebrand recuperates there. Medical patient Bradley Butikofer son of Silas Butikofer is at Postville hospital. Louis Becker Jr had a tonsillectomy at Postville hospital Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Hospital
Fred Pinney
Des Moines
Iowa City Hospital
Lew Grover
University Hospital
Harry Baldwin
Marshalltown
Bob Gruver
Waterloo
Wm. Gruver
West Union
Junior ‘Hildebrand
Hawkeye
Bradley Butikofer
Silas Butikofer
Postvilel Hospital
Daughter Karen Marie Born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Schneider
Mr and Mrs Gerald Schneider of Postville welcomed a daughter named Karen Marie born February 26 at Postville hospital weighing 6 pounds 10.07 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Schneider
Karen Marie
Postville Hospital
Vote Clermont Elgin School Consolidation Vote
The notice reports a Clermont Elgin school consolidation vote upcoming. It also announces an Order of Eastern Star initiatory work on Friday evening March 6 at eight and a regular meeting on Wednesday evening March 11 with members urged to attend.
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Order of Eastern Star
New School Board Elected Before July 1
A large consolidation vote approved merging Clermont and Elgin independent school districts and surrounding townships. Total ballots over 1,442 with 1,248 Yes and 194 No. overall 6 to 1 in favor. The expanded district covers Pleasant Valley, Illyria, Highland, Dover, Clermont, Grand Meadow, Marion, Gunder, and areas to Postville Elkader. Taxable valuation exceeds ten million with a projected 21.5 mill levy, suggesting two additional teachers for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Elgin
Pleasant Valley Township
Illyria
Highland
Dover
Clermont Township
Grand Meadow Township
Marion Township
Gunder
Postville
Elkader
Vealitoa
Five Man Board to Be Elected for Consolidated School District
Morse to arrange a five member school board election before July 1 to govern the new consolidated area. Pre election caucuses would select candidates from Clermont Grand Meadow Clermont Elgin Pleasant Valley Illyria and Marion Highland townships. The plan aims for balanced representation with all five chosen by community input and future fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Supt. Morse
Clermont
Grand Meadow
Town of
Town of Elgin
Pleasant Valley
Illyria
Marion
Highland
Service News From Tokyo to California and Camp Carson
Pvt. Raymond Loftsgard arrives Travis AFB California after Tokyo Army hospital stay and completes basic. Gordon Pollock finishes basic and begins cryptography training. Mr and Mrs Pollock reside at 317 Ocean View Pismo Beach California. Cpl Glen N Odegard released from active duty Feb 10 at Camp Carson Colorado. He is veteran of 18 months in Alaska as squad leader of the 196th Infantry. A 3c Lester L. Friederich assigned to 3353 Student Squadron Box 5836 Chan A F B. Airman Darwin Gilson returns from 20 day furlough to his Elgin home. Donald Gilson family assisted in Prairie du Chien then Zephyr to Minneapolis and plane to McChord Air Base near Tacoma Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Pollock
Ocean View
Pisma Beach
Calif
Army
Glen N. Lodegard
Elgin
Army Separation Center
Camp Carson
Colo
Odegard
Alaska
196Th
Darwin Gilson
Donald Gilson
Lauretta
Curtis
Gary Gilson
Prairie du Chien
Zepher
Minneapolis
McChord Air Base
Tacoma
Wash
Medberry Gould Married at Elkader
Genevieve Gould of Wadena and DeWayne Medberry of Elgin wed at the Lutheran parsonage in Elkader on Tuesday March 3 with Rev. Qrohn performing the single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Kiple Jr. of Farmersburg. Genevieve is the Goulds’ daughter, and DeWayne is the Medberry son. He works at Torkelson Motor Co. and rented the Hellum apartment in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Gould
Wadena
DeWayne Medberry
Elgin
Luttheran Parsonage
Elkader
Qrohn
John Kiple, Jr
Farmersburg
Meddberry
Guy Gould
Medberry
Walter Medberry
The
Torkelson Motor Co
Hellum
Clermont Elgin school consolidation committee thanks voters
The general committee on the Clermont Elgin school consolidation expresses gratitude to local committees across districts for faithful work in delivering the message and turning out voters. They credit the campaign’s success to these efforts and recognize the committee members W C Follett Max Medberry E W Hilgemann Clarence Tutto Paul Zurbriggen L T N Olsen Carman Swenson Merlin Cook Thos Ogle Guernsey Smith and the Echo for the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Elgin
W. C. Follett
Chm
Max Medberry
E. W. Hilgemann
Clarence Tutto
Paul Zurbriggen
L. T. N. Olsen
Carman Swenson
Merlin Cook
Thos. Ogle
Guernsey Smith
Echo
School Elections Next Monday March 9 in Elgin Clermont Rural
The regular yearly school elections in Elgin Clermont and rural districts will be held next Monday March 9 with polls open from noon to seven. Directors will serve until July 1 1953 and then a new five member board will govern the consolidated area. Re election candidates are R A Crider and W C Falk in Elgin Alfred Baechier and Emer Olson in Clermont. Rural districts have little business beyond finishing this season's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Board of Five
R. A. Crider
W. C. Falk
Alfred Baechier
Emer Olson
Mulfords Move To Miller Apartment
The Rex Mulford family begins moving Tuesday into the second floor apartment in the Miller building. They leave the C. J. Mulford apartment as Mr. and Mrs. Mulford return from a California visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulfords
Miller
Rex Mulford
Miller Building
C. J. Mulford
Mrs. Mulford
California
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Wadena News
Wadena Gym
Mrs. Shank
Progress Club
Entertain Card Club
Eastern Star
Bia
Riv. ‘Wedel
G. M. Club
Louis Becker, Jr
Raymond Loftsgard
Tokyo Army Hospital
Travis A. F. B
Ra A
Lester L. Friederich
Chan
Sute A
F. B
Witneis
Medberry-Gould
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