Wadena Newt Social Notes and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs George Schmidt plan to Rochester Minnesota Wednesday for a clinic. Jim Gilchrist family from Ced Rapids visited here. Mrs Nora Lynard of Blooming Prairie spent the weekend with Mrs Elmer Struss. Mrs Mike Tynan returned to Omaha after a week with her cats. Mrs Thad Walter spent ten years with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Francis Alters at Fairfield. Nine American Auxiliary members met at Mrs Clem Messerl home for sewing day. Mr and Mrs Jim Gilchrist attended the funeral of his cousin in Shellsburg. Mr and Mrs Dawson Clark and Clare Herman Peterman Jr Mr and Mrs Luther Crandall and Max were dinner guests for Fremont and Luther's birthday. Mrs Mabel Johnson and Mrs Ralph Shaffer hosted a birthday party for Mrs Lester Gehring and Mrs Roscoe Pritchard with prizes for Mrs Pearl Johnson Mrs Louie Anderson Mrs Elmer Struss and Mrs Flossie Voshell. A gift was given to the honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmidt
Rochester
Minn
Jim Gilchrist
Ced Rapids
Nora Lynard
Blooming Prairie
Elmer Struss
Mike Tynan
Omaha
Neb
Otto Herrl
Thad Waltere
Francis ‘Alters
Fairfield
Ae Auxiliary
Clem
Herman Peterman, Jr
Luther Crandall
Max
Fremont Clark
Fremont
Luther
Mabel Johnson
Ralph Shaffer
Lester Gehring
Roscoe Pritchard
Pearl Johnson
Louie Anderson
Flossie Voshell
No Opposition In Wadena Election
Fifty two ballots were cast in the Wadena school election Monday. The candidates had no opposition and there were no write in votes. Elected directors for three years were Russell Jones and Jaye Whittenbaugh, the latter a new TM man on the board to succeed Keith Jennings. Paul Rubens was elected treasurer for two years, J O Probert is secretary of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Russell Jones
Jaye Whittenbaugh
Keith Jennings
Paul Rubens
J. O. Probert
Where Your Tax Dollar Goes Elgin 1954 to 1955
The piece explains tax increases mainly from school bonds and other school costs. Elgin total millage rose from 51.618 in 1954 to 63.647 in 1955, with state, county, school, and municipal components. School bonds add 6.245 mills. other school uses up 0.673 mill. State and county costs largely unchanged.
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Elgin
Social Hour Club meets with hostess and prizes
Mrs Walter Dennler hosts the Social Hour Club on Wednesday with co host Mrs Melbert Meyer. Members opened with the motto and planned a $3 Red Cross donation. A blessing count contest ended with Charlton Looby and Joe Kjosa tied for first and Virgil Tarson second. Bingo was played. guests included Charlton Looby and Alice Winkler. April meeting with Mrs Randolph Reierson and Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dennler
Melbert Meyer
Red Cross
Charlton Looby
Joe Kjosa
Virgil Tarson
Alice Winkler
Loftsgard purchases 186 acre farm in March transfer
Mr and Mrs Orvin Loftsgard have bought the T. T. Loftsgard farm of 186 acres and take possession March 1. Both families will continue to reside on the property as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvin Loftsgard
T. T. Loftsgard
Osceola Reservoir Reports First Rainfall Increase in 262 Days
Water flows into the Osceola city reservoir for the first time in 262 days, marking an increase in the water supply. The prior rise occurred on June 8, signaling a long drought period for the lake.
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Osceola
An accurate test of your soil is cheap insurance
A concise editorial urges homeowners and farmers to invest in soil testing as a preventative measure. It argues that early soil analysis saves costs by guiding fertilizer use, improving yield, and protecting environmental health. The piece emphasizes accessible kits and local extension services.
Countryman’s GOP bid stirs Iowa Senate race talk
Atty General Dayton Countryman’s bid for the Republican U S Senate nomination prompts debate within Iowa GOP circles. His challenge to Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper, who built seniority and supported Eisenhower, joins a three way contest also featuring Atlantic farmer Duane Orton. Lt. Gov. Leo Elthon’s plan to run for state senate could leave Gov. Hoegh unopposed, with Elthon speculated to aim for a 1958 gubernatorial bid. Treasurer narrative notes state political realignments, including Rep. Gladys Nelson seeking re election while touring Athens Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Countryman
WU. S
Towa
U.S
Bourke B. Highenlooper
Eisenhower
Senate
Countryman
Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Duane Orton
U. S. Senate
Leo Elthon
Leo A. Hough
Elthon
Hoegh
Jacob Grimstead
Lake Mills
Iowa House of Representatives
Gladys Nelson
Newton
Athens
Greece
GOP
Jasper County
Engagement announced for Arla Shaffer and Burdette Anderson
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Ralph Shaffer of Elgin notes the engagement of their daughter Arla Jean Shaffer to Burdette Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Mervin Anderson of Elgin. Miss Shaffer is class of 1956 at Elgin High School. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shaffer
Arla Jean
Burdette Anderson
Mervin Anderson
Elgin
Miss Shaffer
Elgin High School
Anderson
Northwestern Bell 1955 report cites rapid regional growth
The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company reports continuous growth across its five state region Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North and South Dakota. In 1955 telephones in service rose by 108 465 bringing total to nearly two million with rural lines up 14 488 signaling vast farm adoption. The report notes plans for long distance dialing direct to phones in other towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Hie
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Northwestern Bell
Tabitha Society Meeting Set for March 15 at Church
The Tabitha Society will meet Thursday March 15 at the church. Mrs. Fred Burrow conducts devotions. Music by two. Mrs. Harold Orth leads the program on Easter. Attendees include Elmer Pinney Lester Trautman Harry Johnson George Durscher Edward Krueger and Edna Miller. Hostesses: Mdms Leon Jacob Otto Krueger Jacob Hoover and Fred Muehlethaler. Quote by Napoleon: The Bible is no mere book a Living Creature with power that conquers all that opposes it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Fred Burrow
Harold Orth
Elmer Pinney
Lester Trautman
Harry Johnson
George Durscher
Edward Krueger
Edna Miller
Mdms
Leon Jacob
Otto Krueger
Jacob Hoover
Fred Muehlethaler
Napoleon
Pay Raises For Some State Employees In Sight
State Comptroller Glen Sarsfield says salary increases are possible for certain state workers. The prospects impact geome employees and are noted as continuing on the last page of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sarsfield
Geome
Ill and Hospitalized Had Surgery
John Schaer returned home Monday after knee surgery at St. Marys hospital Rochester Minnesota. Martin Minihan and George Leuchtenmacher are patients at the Veterans hospital Iowa City with surgery Tuesday. Mrs Fred Wede had minor surgery at Pastville hospital Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schaer
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Martin Minihan
Geo. Leuchtenmacher
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
Fred Wede
Pastville Hospital
Four Supervisor Candidates File Nominations in County Race
County Auditor Hazel Gehring reports four candidates filed for supervisor to succeed Robert Wilson by Monday evening. The list names W H Faust Windsor Township John D Way Fayette Orvin Thompson Illyria and Ora Womack Jefferson as Republicans. Filing deadline remains April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Hazel Gehring
Auditor’s Office
W.H., Faust
Windsor Twp
John D. “Way
Fayette
Orvin Thompson
Illyria
Ora ”. Womack
Jefferson
Ail
Progress Club Elects Officers and Plans Events
The Progress Club met at Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler’s home on Monday March 5 with seventeen members present. They voted to donate food for the Camp Fire Girls bake sale on Saturday March 17 at the town hall and urged attendance at the cancer film showing Tuesday April 10 at the school house. New officers elected for the coming year are Mrs. Harry Johnson president, Mrs. Merle Clark vice president, and Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler secretary-treasurer. The program featured “Wedding Bells” and members answered roll call by sharing their marriage places. An article “The Man You Promise to Cherish” was read. The meeting closed with a parade of wedding gowns, pictures and press clippings. Mrs. Elmer Meyer will host the next meeting on Monday March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Clarence Muehlethaler
Camp Fire Girls
Town Hall
Harry Johnson
Merle Clark
Lorence Muehlethaler
Sec Treas
Paul Zurbriggen
Elmer Meyer
Favorite Prayers from Paul F Clark of John Hancock Mutual
Meditative prayer card listing Bible verses and blessings from Paul F. Clark, president of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance, Boston. Includes Psalm phrases asking for acceptance, renewal, and guidance by God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Clark
Pres
John Hancock Mutual Life Ins
Boston
Mass
Spirited School Election Totals At Clermont Elgin District
Four hundred seventy four ballots were cast Tuesday in the Clermont Elgin Consolidated district. Max Medberry received 263 votes and R E Kohler 204. Welch was re elected treasurer unopposed. In Elgin Medberry had 185 to Kohler 160. Clermont 78 to 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont- Elgin
Elgin
Clermont
Max Medberry
R. E. Kohler
F. D. Welch
Medberry
Kohler
Town seeks highway 172 upgrade. Masonic meeting Friday
The N. and Iowa Masonic Fellowship association meets at Farmersburg Friday evening March 23. A third degree will be conferred. G. M. Ray Douglas of Postville is expected to preside. Officers Burrell Streit president and Hank Wolf secretary, both from Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Farmersburg
G. M. Ray Douglas
Postville
Burrell Streit
Hank” Wolf
Elkader
Elgin Seeks Action on Spring Traffic Embargo and Local Unity
Elgin residents urge state action to remove spring embargoes on highway 172 between Elgin and Clermont. Community Club proposes a two town planning committee and joint meetings to spur road upgrades. Road committee pledged to work with local and district officials, aiming to rebuild or improve the inferior blacktop road before longer delays. Committees named for dental, membership, industrial civic, roads and signs, rural cooperation, and local entertainment with leaders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Ames
Commission
State Commission
Dental
F. D. Welch
G. J. Moseby
G. H. Falk
Lyle Light
Henry McMillan
F. B. Welch
Harold Halverson
Vance Knutsen
Laurence ‘Muehlethaler
Rex Mulford
Ben Schori
Marl Meinhard
Leo Schori
R. P. Strauch
G. H. Falb
John Falb
Ivan Torkelson
Max
March events noted for Tabitha society week
A local listing outlines upcoming events including a Tabitha society divisional meeting on Thursday. Firemen’s meeting at town hall on March 19 with Milo Peterson speaking on state forest reserve fire fighting service and films for the public. Spring begins March 20 and Easter falls April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha
Society
St. Patrick’s
Town Hall
Milo Peterson
State Forest Reserve Fire Fighting Service
Climber Larry Glandon Injured in Pole Fall
Lineman Larry Glandon of Sig aumey suffered a fractured vertebrae after a climbing mishap. His safety belt held as he slipped from the pole and landed on his back, injuring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Glandon
Sigaumey
Tertia Club Elects Officers and Plans Cancer Drive
The Tertia Club met March 5 with 19 members. They enjoyed Mexican cookery and customs, heard reports on Mexican cookery and customs, and elected officers: Otis Torkelson president, Don Fauser vice president, Wm Moore secretary, Ben Schori treasurer. They will attend an April 10 cancer movie and assist the cancer drive. The next meeting March 26 at Milo Olson’s home with John McMillan co host. Easter Seal Society urged to notify of a crippled child needing help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertia Club
Myrna ‘Lane
Harry Cline
Ben Schori
John McMillan
Bave
Russell Larson
Federated News
Otis Torkelson
Don Fauser
Wm. ‘Moore
Treas
Milo Olson
Interstate Powers 1955 Annual Report Highlights Growth
Interstate Power Company released its 1955 annual report showing net income of 2,961,717, up 268,936 from 1954, with 5,269,871 in plant additions. Electric revenues rose 7 percent, residential rates averaged 3.21 cents per kWh, and taxes totaled 4,314,558. A peak load of 155,293 KW marked the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Company
Killowatt
Illyria Homemakers Club meeting announced for March 16
Illyria Homemakers Club held a February 24 meeting at Mrs Reynold Strong home with Mrs Orran Bane leading business. Plans discussed for Maynard Farm Bureau festival. librarian Mrs Forrest Shaffer urged library book reading. various demonstrations and a cake decorating lesson noted. Next meeting March 16 at 10 30 a m at Mrs Clarke Voshell home. members to bring lunch and assorted tools for styrofoam centerpiece staking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Homemakers Club
Reynold Strong
Orran Bane
Farm Bureau
Maynard
Forrest Shaffer
Bane
Francis ‘Bellamy
Howard Medberry
Clarke Voshell
Car Derails in Ditch After Slide Near Krueger Home
Saturday night traffic turned rough as a car driven by Mrs. Joe Reierson and Mrs. Cornelius Reierson slid into a ditch near the Edward Krueger home. The vehicle landed on its top, and the two women suffered cuts and bruises but no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reierson
Cornelius Reierson
Edward Krueger
Soldier Address for Airman Donald B. Sutter
In Service Soldier Address, Air Donald B. Sutter AF 17380162 16th F. 1. 5. Box 196 APO 235 San Francisco Calif. He was shipped out Feb. 6 and arrived Feb. 24 at Okinawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Sutter
San Francisco
Calif
Okinawa
Interstate Wins Again for National Accident Prevention
Interstate Power Company repeats as first in the nation for accident prevention for the third straight year. The National Safety Council contest ranks Interstate first among similarly sized firms for 1953 1954 and 1955 based on disabling injuries per million manhours. Interstate records 3.01 accidents per million hours while rivals average 12.26 and all gas and electric firms average 7.03. Management emphasizes safety of employees and the public and notes pride in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Company
The
Safety Council
National Safety Council
Interstate
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U. S
Town Press Association
Bae Law Ruling
Iowa Atorney General's Office
Reed
Carl W. Reed
Iowa Commerce Commission
Bees Air Academy
Leo Hoegh
Des Moines
U. S. Air Force Academy
Denver
Colo
Air Force
Arla Jean Shaffer
Bell Issues Report
Tabithas
Opportunity
Muscling
Yonaners i
Eerie Calendar
Dreee Uy
Easter Seal Society
Illyria Homemakers Club
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