Local Farm Families Attend Sunday Events and School News
Eldred Patterson farm Fayette area. Lyle Voshell and Derryl Leanhart families listed. Sunday visitors include Mrs. Keith Seen, Earl Cooley and Mrs. Wilford Bond at Eastern school instruction in Arlington. Worthy Matron hosted eighteen with instructor Mrs. Naylor. J Re Wood, Lester Gehring and Earl ley attended evening event. The Mekbert Meyer family of Elgin visited Charlton Looby home. Cedar Rapids guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark and David, John Bushby of Waterloo, Mrs. Fred Bushby of Fairbank, and Mrs. Richard Pomp of Jesup at John DeWald home. Karen Corbin joins Wadena School first grade group. Billy Sniffin and Lee Voshell visit. Second graders study earth sun stars. first graders spell words. reading group enjoys Our New Friends and new work book tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldred Patterson
Fayette
Fayeugh
Lyle Voshell
Derryl Leanhart
Dean-Peubert
Keith
Oelwein Hospital
Earl Cooley
Wilfréd Bond
Easterner School of Instruction
Lington
Cooley
Arlingp
Naylor
MéGrégor
Dinch
J. Re ‘Wood
Lester Gehring
Earlley
Ashe Guy Gould
Mogale
Mar
Chet Hall
Waucoma
Mekbert Meyer
Elgin
Charlton Looby
Robert Clark
David
Cedar Rapids
John Bushby
Waterloo
Fred Bushby
Fairbank
Richard Pomp
Jesup
John DeWald
Wadena
Karen Corbin
Billy Sniffin
Lee Voshell
Norma Ruth Miller to wed Robert Dean Crandall this summer
Norma Ruth Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Miller West Union will marry Robert Dean Crandall West Union this summer Norma a former Elgin High School student announced the wedding plans
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Norma Ruth
Richard Miller
West Union
Robert Dean Crandall
Norma
Elgin ‘High School
Death of Infant Kay An nette Jennings at Oelwein hospital
Mr and Mrs Russell Jennings of Wadena mourn the loss of their infant daughter Kay Annette born February 26 at Oelwein hospital. Burial was in Wadena cemetery February 27. Mrs Jennings formerly Mary Baechler, formerly employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Jennings
Wadena
Kay Annette
Oelwein Hospital
Mas. Jennings
Mary Baechler
Bell Telephone
Gehring Sale Draws Big Crowd Tuesday
The Gehring sale at the late Chris Schweitzer home in West Eigind drew a large crowd Tuesday afternoon. Most items sold at good prices. John Berger of Davenport planned to visit his sister, Mrs. Frieda Etter, during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehring Sale
Chris Schweitzer
West Eigin
John Berger
Davenport
Frieda Etter
Halfway point reached as Iowa legislature tackles key issues
The Iowa legislature nears mid-session, with focus shifting to state appropriations civil defense and tax measures. A pending liquor control probe and Little Hoover committee bills loom, while lobbying dynamics grow with women lobbyists claimed to hold edge. A cancer detection film event is announced for March 13 at the Elgin school house with Dr. Robert L. Barton as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Liquor Control Commission
Amate-House
Senate
Robert Bush
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Luence
State House
Legion
Marshalltown
American Cancer Society
Elgin ‘School
Johnson Family Moves to Hampton Tuesday
The Harry Johnson family moved Tuesday to their new home in Hampton where Mr Johnson is employed. They were honored Sunday at a reception closing a shared dinner with a program including song remarks poems and a gift presentation to Mr and Mrs Johnson. Lorraine Ittermann presented for Berean Songsters who gave a gift to Margie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Margie Johnson
God
Gunder-Clermont Telephone Co Officers Elected
At the annual meeting of the Gunder-Clermont Telephone Co officers were elected to lead the company Lyle Olson as president Roy Swenson as vice president Milo Anderson as secretary treasurer and James Lennon as service man The board of directors includes Roy Swenson Milo Anderson Ole Relerson Lyle Olson and Almer L. Neilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunder-Clermont Telephone Co
Lyle Olson
Roy Swenson
Sec.treas
Milo Anderson
James Lennon
Ole Relerson
Almer L. Neilson
Mrs Minihan Home From Hospital in Dubuque
Irene Minihan and Billy Minihan visited Mrs Martin Minihan at Mavier hospital in Dubuque on Thursday. Mrs Minihan returned home Saturday and will need bed and wheelchair confinement for some time. Her daughter Mrs Gaylon Souvigner and Cynthia of Canton 3. D. came Monday to help care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Minihan
Billy Minihan
Martin Minihan
Mavier Hospital
Dubuque
Torkelson Motors Remodel
Torkelson Motor Co reorganizes its workshop and installs new equipment to improve service. Work stalls moved to the east side. excavations for a new hoist and teaching stall at the rear of the shop continue. Much new equipment has been added recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson Motor Co
Cooperative Meeting Held Yesterday in Elgin
Echo reports Elgin Cooperative Co held its annual meeting at the Legion rooms yesterday afternoon. A summarized past year’s business will appear in today’s advertisement. The members present received a complete report and a detailed schedule of dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Elgin Co- Operative Co
Legion Rooms
Menubera
Mrs C O Torkelson Hosts Bridal Shower for Mary Thornkin
Mrs C O Torkelson entertained a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon in honor of Mary Thornkin, the bride to be of Sylvan Torkelson. Guests included O H Larson, Ernestine Reaves and families from Des Moines Elkader and Decorah, along with the Torkelson and Landsgaard families and other relatives and weekend guests David Levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Torkelson
Mary ‘Thornkin
Sylvan Torkelson
O. ‘H. Larson
Ernestine Reaves
Elkader
Dawn Thornton
Des Moines
George Landsgard
Postville
Wilbur Thornton
Wm. Torkelson
Otis Torkelson
Alma
School Election in Elgin Votes for Two Directors
Town prepares for annual school elections on Monday March 12. Elgin school district seeks two directors for three year terms with incumbents George Hanson and Clarence Mueklethaler seeking re election. Balloting will be in the lobby of Elgin State Bank from 12 noon to 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
George Hanson
Clarence Mueklethaler
Elgin State Bank
Dugan Sale Friday Near Clermont At Dr Carr Farm
Farmers receive a final reminder for the John Dugan sale set for Friday March 9 at the former Dr Carr farm northwest of Clermont. A full listing appeared in last week's Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dugan
Dr. Carr
Clermont
Echo
Meinhard Family to Occupy Johnson Residence in April
The Carl Meinhard family has leased the Harry Johnson residence and plans to move in early April. They have been living at the Gottlieb Pulfer house on Pleasant Street and will relocate to town soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Meinhard
Harry Johnson
Gottlieb Pulfer
Pleasant Street
Pulfers
Elgin Community Club meets March 12 at 6:30
The Elgin Community Club will meet at the Coffee Cup at 6 30 Monday evening March 12. The usual business meeting follows dinner and Chairman Moore urges all members to attend. The E T Mork family and Mr and Mrs Don Mork of Postville spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Raymond Frieden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Moore
E. T. Mork
Don Mork
Postville
Raymond Frieden
Moore's Elgin Store Aims Eight Day Anniversary Sale
Wm Moore marks one year in business at Elgin with an eight day bargain event from March 9 to March 17. He reports a favorable reception and aims to build on the store's early progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Elging
Our Boys in Service Address Updates for Soldiers
The item lists addresses for soldiers including Pvt. Kenneth Fascher at Fort Riley and Pvt. William Dennler at Fort Campbell. It notes a parent update for Mrs Beh Densiter and states Vernon Wede Amos Pritchard and Geo Christen leave Monday March 12 for Des Moines to be assigned to camps. Also mentions Pvt. Ervin Nyborg at Fort Campbell and prior examinations two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Fascher
Co. B
Fort Riley
Kansas
Kentucky
Wm. D. Dennler
Co. A
Fort Campbell
Beh Densiter
Vernon Wede
Amos Pritchard
Geo. Christen
Des Moines
Pvt
Ervin 'Nyborg
Fort . Campbell
Refrigerator Line Falb & Light Special Showing
Falb and Light will host a special showing of the complete 1951 International Harvester refrigerators at their store on Saturday March 10. Seven new models will be displayed with refrigeration experts from the branch office showing demonstrations. Free doughnuts and coffee will be served, and door prizes will be drawn from the registered list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb &Light
International Harvesters
Army Hospital ward says son has varicose veins operation
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gehring received word their son, Uriel, is in a hospital at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where he had an operation for varicose veins. Sixty stitches were taken on both legs from ankle to knee. He is making a good recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gehring
Uriel
Fort Leonard ‘Wood
East Clermont Church to Celebrate Centennial
Mr and Mrs Robert Kohler hosted Friday evening in honor of their seventh wedding anniversary at four tables of canasta. Prizes went to high score holders and lunch was served.
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Robert Kohler
Palb Companies Banquet Marks West Union Motor Co Opening
The Falb Motor & Implement company hosted a Postville dinner at the W. & J. Koffee Shop last Friday night to celebrate the West Union Motor Co. opening and to honor John Falb of Elgin for forty years in the auto business. Attendees included Chevrolet and General Motors staff from Des Moines, Cadillac dealers from Waterloo, Olds dealer from Mason City, area Chevrolet dealers, and partners from Elgin, Guttenberg, West Union Motor Co, and Falb Motor & Implement of Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb Motor & Implement Company
W. & J. Koffee
West Union Motor Co
John Falb
Elgin
Chevrolet
General Motors
Des Moines
Waterloo
Oldsmobile
Mason City
John Falb & Sons
Falb & Bailey
Guttenberg
Falb Motor & Implement
Postville
Postville Herald
Firemen's Benefit Dance Slated for April 3
The Elgin firemen schedule their annual benefit dance for Tuesday evening April 3. Tickets are one dollar and on sale now from any fireman. The six piece Happy Jake's orchestra is secured, costing more but promised by demand. Proceeds aid volunteers who respond to fires and emergencies.
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Elgin
Happy Jake
Engagement Announced for Shirley Herwig to Dr Milton Schlein
Mr and Mrs Lester Gehring of Wadena announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Shirley Herwig of Postville to Dr Milton F Schlein son of Mr and Mrs J Schlein of Monona Miss Herwig a graduate of Elgin high school has worked at the REA office in Postville for three years Dr Schlein a Monona high school graduate served three years in the Navy and is now a chiropractor in Postville after earning his degree from Logan Basic College of Chiropractic in St Louis MO
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Lester Gehring
Wadena
Shirley Herwig
Postville
Milton F. Schlein
J. Schlein
Manona
Miss Herwig
Elgin High School
REA
Schlein
Monona High School
Navy
Texans Trip Ends As Medberrys Return Home
Mr and Mrs Perry Medberry came back to town on February 27 from six weeks in McAllen Texas their third winter there. Cold weather ruined crops in the area destroying some orchards and forcing replants. On return they visited Mr and Mrs W S Rothlisberger in Wichita Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Perry Medberry
McAllen
Texas
Medberrys
W. S. Rothlisberger
Wichita
Kans
Milking Routine Advice For Farm Grooms And Farmers
A farm guidance note emphasizes that the milking routine should be regular. Consistent schedules help maintain milk yield and animal health across dairy operations.
East Clermont Lutheran Church to Celebrate Centennial
The East Clermont Lutheran church marks its centennial with events on July 13 to 15. The Echo previews historical material, lists committees, and urges preservation of clippings for future reference. Rev. A D Nesser coordinates materials for a history book to be released at the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
M. J. Blockhus
Ekmar Larson
Hilder Bilden
Almet Amundson
Arthur Amundson
Clifford
Olgon
Blockhus Buys Gena Blockhus Estate Farm
Herbert Blockhus acquires the Gena Blockhus estate farm, taking possession March 1. The 400 acre property has been in the family for over a century and Blockhus has managed it for six years prior to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Blockhus
Gena Blockhus
District Superintendent Will Be Here Sunday
Dr. H Hughes Dill, district superintendent of the Methodist church, will speak at the Elgin and Clermont churches Sunday March 11 during regular service hours. After the St Pauls picnic dinner he will show Cuba pictures from the past month to members of the three churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hughes Dill
Dubuque
Methodist Church
Elgin
Idyria
St. Paul's
Cuba
Clermont Methodist Church
Ruth Schupbach Undergoes Surgery in New Hampton Hospital
Ruth Schupbach entered St Joseph's hospital New Hampton Tuesday for surgery. She was accompanied by Mrs Mel Kohler and Mrs L L Lehman. The latter remained in New Hampton to be with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Schupbach
St Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Mra Mel Kohler
L. L. Lehman
New Hampon
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Hoover” Committee
Bour
House
Hoover Committee
Robert L. Barton
Du‘budue
Towa
Robert &. Barton, M. D
Ary Tohinson
Hampton
Mrs. Minihan
Torkelson Motors
Lear
Mrs. C. O. Torkelson
Johnson Home
Community Club
Moores
Tors
Warren M
Marbh
Westminiater
Werthies
Kohlers
Palb Companies
New Hampton Hospital
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