Birthday Obituary and School Notes From West Union Area
Reisner and Sue of West Union attended an evening gathering with Mr and Mrs Roy Leonhart, Woodrow, Mr and Mrs Don Leonhart and Mickey. A gift for the honored guest and a pot luck lunch followed. A Peterman birthday party celebrated Mrs Peterman on March 1 with cards, gifts, and a large cake presented by Mrs Arthur Herrting. Wadena School notes cover six weeks of daily attendance and spelling test winners, including Butch Fuller and Maxine Gage, plus first and second grade phonics and spelling results.
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Reisner
Sue
West Union
Roy Leonhart
Woodrow
Don Leonhart
Mickey
Wadena
Butch Fuller
Maxine Gage
Sandra
Sharon Hermen
Gary Rubens
Diane Mattocks
Harold Smack
Carol Cline
Dale Cook
Ronald
Davie
Dean Jennings
Robert Klingman
Jere Murray
Barbara Thomas
Scori Herrling
Frank Batterson
Echo carrier gratitude from Brackins in March 1949
In Burand Iowa on March 3 1949 Mr and Mrs Ed Brackin and Jule write to Mr Strauch thanking him for the Echo. They note a hard winter with heavy snow and hope to keep up with home news and renew their subscription despite a late payment. They say they would not want to miss a copy.
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Echo
Ed Brackin
Jule
Prices and People in a Shifting Market
Prices Received index fell from 276 to 261 as overall farmer prices weakened. Wool and government supported flaxseed were steady while feeding ratios stayed above recent averages. North Schupbach departed for Detroit to help, Harry Palmer returns home, Mrs. E undergoes surgery, and Lester Martin reports relocation from Joialtal Lake to Adrian as a trucker.
Legislators Begin Final Lap of the 1949 Session
Town lawmakers enter the final stretch of the 1949 legislative session as they resume work on main business. Appropriations, revenue measures and tax plans loom, with hopes to finish by early April. Committees will wield most control, while a six week pace to settle bonus issues and push bills through rides on the agenda. Visitors, tax form reform proposals, and state finance plans fill the Capitol docket as sessions head toward adjournment.
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House
Senate
Hotie
Statehouse
Hazel Alford
Capitol
Standard Appliance Leases Miller Building in Local Move
John Anderson manager of Standard Appliance announced they leased the Miller building currently housing ONeill Drug for three years. They plan to move May first or soon after, creating a three way relocation with ONeill Drug moving to Elgin Clothes Shop, Cloths Shop moving to Standard Appliance site, and Standard Appliance vacating to ONeills present location.
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John Anderson
Standard Appliance
Miller
O'Neill Drug
O'Neills
Elgin Clothes Shop
O'Neill
Buttermakers Meet at Elgin In Iowa Association
The Iowa Buttermakers Association met in Elgin last Wednesday with a creamery session. Mrs Louis Lehman hosted visitors and John Quest of Ames gave the principal talk. Top scores included Chris Fisher 94 Garnaville, Jack Goltz 93 1 2 Luana Myron Dittman 93, Waukon Gus Neverman 93, and Louis Lehman. Mrs Lehman and Mrs Paul Pagel McGregor won the women’s contest. Pagel led the men. Seventy two tickets were sold.
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Iowa Buttermakers’ Association
Elgin
Louis Lehman
John Quest
Iowa Creamery Association
Ames
Chris Fisher
Garnaville
Jack Goltz
Manon
Myron Dittman
Luana
Gus Neverman
Waukon
Lehman
Paul Pagel
McGregor
Mr. Pagel
Fellowship Meeting at Clermont on March 18
A. Christofferson, secretary of the N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association, has sent notices for the March meeting to be held Friday the 18th. There will be a good speaker and a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Christofferson
N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Evans Undergoes Surgery at New Hampton Hospital
N W Evans was taken to New Hampton hospital on Monday for observation and treatment. A decision was made for an operation which was performed Wednesday morning. His family was with him at the time the operation was performed.
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N. W. Evans
New Hampton Hospital
Chrysler Torkelson Bros Announce Silver Anniversary Chrysler
Chrysler Torkelson Bros Elgin dealers announce the silver anniversary Chrysler today. First time since 1941 the announcement appears only in a local paper. The new model features at least 50 engineering improvements and a high compression engine. Visitors are invited to see the showroom display as Torkelsons tout the most beautiful model yet from the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson, Bros
Elgin
Chrysler
Shoyroom
Torkelsons
School Election March 14 at Elgin Bank
A last reminder for the annual school election on Monday March 14 polls open from noon to seven at the Elgin State Bank C B Schori is the only candidate filed for the regular three year term Chas Antes West Union will also seek to succeed himself on the county board
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Elgin State Bank
C. B. Schori
Chas
Antes
West Union
Return Envelopes Delayed in Elgin Salvation Army Drive
G J Mosby, chairman of the Elgin Salvation Army Service Unit, reports a fairly good return from mailed appeal letters. Some contributors have not yet paid and are urged to send contributions to Treasurer W F Kohler at the Elgin State Bank. A Salvation Army Service unit representative will visit Elgin soon to confer with the seal committee and finalize the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mosby
Elgin Salvation Army Service Unit
Base Sr
W. F. Kohler
Elgin State Bank
Salvation Army Service Unit Department
Elgin
Kseal
Little Flooding Reported in Turkey River Valley
Ice went out last week with minimal flooding in the Turkey river valley. An ice jam formed at the railroad bridge north of town on Saturday causing several hours of flooding in the Miller Krueger bottoms. At the Mrs Alfred Evenson farm in Dover an ice jam breached the farm area causing considerable damage.
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Turkey River
Miller- Krueger
Return From Sunny South Me and Mrs Chass Feller Visit
Returnees from the south report months away with stops including McAllen Texas and a night in Wichita Kansas at the Walter Rothlisberger home. The Rothlisbergers and Celia Lehman, staying there, send regards to friends and relatives in and around Elgin.
Syria Youth Fellowship Meeting Recap
The Myria Youth Fellowship met on March 6 with twenty five in attendance. Janice Shaffer and Lois Medberry led the discussion. Folk games followed by a lunch.
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Myria
Janice Shaffer
Lois Medberry
W. S. C. S. Circles Prepare March 17 Meeting
Circle Adi will meet with Mrs. Clare Kuster, Circle Ruth will meet with Mrs. Max Thoms, Circle Naomi will meet with Mrs. Reuben Howard on Thursday, March 17.
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Adi
Clare Kuster
Ruth
Max Thoms
Naomi
Reuben Howard
Hunting and Fishing Licenses Expire March 31
New hunting, fishing and combination licenses are being mailed to more than 1,500 persons authorized to sell licenses during 1949. Licenses go on sale April 1 and may be bought at county recorder offices, from conservation officers, and from many sporting goods stores, boat liv esites, banks, and similar establishments. All licenses are valid from April 1 to April 1 the following year.
New Books Added to Elgin Public Library
Elgin public library adds new titles across sections including Junior Fiction House of Friendship by Rosemary Buchanan and Black Stallion by Walter Farley and Primary April Showers by Lois Lenski.
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Elgin Public Library
Rosemary Buchanan
Walter Farley
Loig Lenski
Community Club Meeting and Local Social Notes
The Elginn Community Club will meet next Monday evening at the Coffee Cup and asks diners to reserve in advance. Mrs. Reuben Lehman is recovering from her operation and has returned home to 5598 North Mason Ave in Chicago. Weekend visits include Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Howard and Bonnie with Darlene Schneider at the Walter Dennler home. Mrs. Anna Schupbach, not well, had x rays in West Union to diagnose illness. diet and medicine advised, surgery if Nut fails. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Schertzer and son Lee, visiting from Columbus Kansas, visit Alyina Frieden’s family. John O. Anderson and Bess Stohr paid business calls in Dubuque.
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Reuben Lehman
North Mason Ave
Chicago
Reuben Howard
Bonnie
Darlene Schneider
Walter Dennler
Anna Schupbach
West Union
Harry L. Schertzer
Lee
Columbus
Kans
Alyina Frieden
John O. Anderson
Bess Stohr
Dubuque
Zoschkes Echo Notes Homecoming Anticipation
The Echo keeps residents informed on vital statistics as families welcome visitors and prepare for Homecoming. H D Yack returned from Excelsior Springs after visiting the Virtus Yack home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Muthlethaler and Beverly hosted Sunday guests in the Harry Johnson home.
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H. D. Yack
Excelsior Springs
Virtus
Sunday Calls and Birthday Celebrations in Local Homes
Mr and Mrs C R Carpenter of Fayette visited the C B Schori home on Sunday. Gus Krueger and Janette and Jeanette joined Carl Hack yison for supper and helped Marie Krueger celebrate her birthday. Eva Mae Dennler attended the Midwest Beauty convention in Chicago and returned Tuesday morning. John Metzger and family called on Sam Howard. Kenneth Evans of Cedar Falls visited N W Evans on Sunday afternoon.
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C. R. Carpenter
Fayette
C. B. Schori
Gus Krueger
Janette
Jeanette
Carl Hackyison
Marie Krueger
Eva Mae Dennler
Chicago
Midwest
John Metzger
Sam Howard
Lions-Faculty Basketball Clash Promises Thrills
Howard Boyle has been appointed as conservation aid in Fayette, joining Jim Barnes in the soil conservation district. The Lions Club team and Elgin Faculty meet March 21 at the high school gym in a highly anticipated basketball game with four referees planned and strong reserve depth on both sides. Advance ticket sales are by Camp Fire Girls as a potential sellout looms.
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Howard Boyle
Fayette
Jim Barnes
Soil Conservation Service
Boyle
Clermont
Lions Club
Elgin
Theo Gsm
Lions
Camp Fire Girls
County Spelling Contest Set For March 12
The Fayette county spelling contest will be held in the assembly room of the courthouse at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12. Each elementary school in Fayette county may enter one contestant. The winner advances to the state contest on April in Des Moines. Mrs Dora Meyer of West Union will pronounce the words. Local entrants include Janice Shaffer Illyrian No 1 Phyllis Pinney teacher Dalene Arvis Shaffer Yrla No 2 Elien Flanagan teacher Barbara Rae Gilbert Pleasant Valley No 4 Doris Hunson teacher.
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Fayette County
Court House
Des Moines
Dora Meyer
West Union
Janice Shaffer
Illyrian
Phyllis Pinney
Dalene Arvis Shaffer
Yria
Elien Flanagan
Barbara Rae Gilbert
Pleasant Valley
Doris Hunson
New License Plates Display Deadline Set For March
Drivers must display 1948 license plates by Tuesday March 35 or face summons and court appearance. A pick up order will go to patrol on that date. Absent plates risk citations as motorists are reminded to replace old plates. Nearby residents report hospital visits and family news including births and recoveries.
West Union land transfers and deed notices summary
Land and deed transfers listed for West Union and Elgin areas including parcels in SW SE 4194-8 and various townships. Transactions show nominal or dollar values and assign ownership between Gotfried J. Martin Hugo Hackmann Bertha Gilbert John A. Larson Arthur Loftsgard John Kaeppel Viola Schori Myrtle Kohler Bess Stohr Carl B. Schuri and others. Several properties are described with lot numbers and blocks in Clermont and Stafford Additions.
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SSS Eme West Union Lions Club Act, Inc
West Union
Gotfried J. Martin
Hugo & Hackmann
NW & W
Serus
Bertha Gilbert
John A. Larson
Biks
Clermont
Arthur Loftsgard
John Kaeppel
Stafford Add
Viola Schori
Myrtle Kohler
Bess Stohr
Elgin
Carl B. Schuri
Examine Seed Tags For Spring Seed Buying
A farmer notes the importance of reading seed tags before purchase. Iowa seed law focuses on labeling, so buyers rely on label clarity to judge seed purity and quality, underscoring the seller’s responsibility and farmer vigilance.
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Iowa
Use Spring Pastures For High Lamb Profit
Iowa sheep raisers will profit most from the 1949 lamb crop by grazing spring pastures and limiting grain. February and March lambs yield more when fed minimally and pastures are utilized to the fullest. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schori of West Union and Mrs. Mel Kohler spent Friday in Dubuque.
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Iowa
Carl Schori
West Union
Mel Kohler
Dubuque
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rHoe
Uth Schupbach
Detroit
Mich
Harry Palmer
Tg Hospital
Lester Martin
Adrian
The
Joiatal Lake
Lester
Commission
Oregon
Vermont
Syria
Elginn Community Club
Soils Conservation Service
Lyle Leath
Janet Lehman
Charles City
Sam Lehman
Gravee Barker
Town City
University Hospital
Robert Mott
M Roward Boyle
Tommy Baer
Ruth Soleyn
Er Boleyn
Boleyn
Leslie Lantz
Near
Elirader
Robert Miller
Orlyein
Sheldon Boyle
Russia
Moscow
U. S
Whitney
Generalen Jackson
Hawthorne
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