Wadena Notes on Churches and Local Events
St Josephs Church schedules Masses at 9:00 and 10:30 on alternate Sundays. Presbyterian notes for March list Sunday School at 9:45 and services at 11:00. Wadena Wonder reports the Workers meeting at the Hermens home with a pledge, skits, cake topics, lunch served, and a thirteenth birthday party observed. A variety show is planned for April 4, with dress rehearsal Thursday. The Presbyterian men host a basketball banquet with Tait Cummins as speaker. Women’s Guild serves. Auxiliary marks its 33rd anniversary with Legion visit and plans for Easter donations to veterans and orphans aspects, readings by members, and a picnic with a cake and candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadénia Wonder
Sandra
Sharon Hermen
Tal
Mary Messerli
Mind Your Mariners
Gaendra Jones
Patricia Aeschliman
Gloria Shippy
Mary Erickson
Diane
Mattocks
Hepman
Russell Jones
Pattieig
Sandra Jones
Della Davis
Durnan
Joyce DeCook
Beverly Cline
Donna Murphy
Marjorie Gage
Arlene ‘Woshell
John Telecky
Bridge Club
Brockmeyer
Decatur
Katherine Fox
Dubuque
Jesse
Fox
Winter
Charles ‘Winter
Madge Murray
Robert Chapman
Elgin
The
Presbyterian Church
Tait Cummins
WMT
Women's Guild
Auxiliary
Legion
Veteran's Hospital
George Alderson
Bert Aylsworth
Otto Herrling
America
Music program by Elgin school pupils shines bright
Elgin School pupils under director Leo Grether prepare a program of song, instrumental and band numbers for March 28 at eight in the school auditorium. The public is invited with a small admission to help defray expenses while noting the pupils progress. full program on page three of today s Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Grether
Echo
Breaks Elbow in Fall On Cracked Elbow Revealed by X-ray
Reuben Schubach fell about three weeks ago and struck his arm. At first it caused little trouble but two weeks of increasing pain led to an X-ray that showed a cracked elbow bore. He is now carrying his arm in a sling.
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Reuben Schubach
Iowa State Fair Profit Report Highlights 1951 Figures
State Auditor Chet Akers reports the 1951 Iowa State Fair made a profit of 239764.54 with receipts of 741507.58 and expenditures of 501833.04. Year end shows total receipts 860077.96 and disbursements 947683.68, cash balance 213194.18 plus 297000 in bonds. A separate Mental Aid program by the Iowa Medical Society plans surveys and voluntary physician visits to six mental hospitals under the state board of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet ‘B. Akers
Ithe Fair Board
Akers
Taip ‘Board
Iowa State Nmiedical Society
State Board of Control
Medical Society
Iowa
Iowa Board of Control
Iowa Suspends Permit Over Health Concerns
A state liquor permit was suspended by Iowa liquor control officials after a physician stated a woman’s health was affected by the liquor provided by her husband. The article also notes Iowa's Oakdale tuberculosis sanatorium using a new drug marketed as Rimison, with about 10 patients treated and plans to expand to 60, plus promises from Eastern manufacturers of Nydragid for additional supplies in about two weeks. Officials project significant tax revenue gains from improved Iowa Tax Commission enforcement, with Griffenhagen and Associates delivering updated estimates in a final report to state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown Liquor Control Commission
Iowa
Oakdale
Iowa Tax Commission
Griffenhagen and Associates
Chicago
Tax Commission
Iowa Legislative Budget and Financial Control Committee
Commission
Budget Committee
Fayette Bakery Sold by Gordon Zurbriggen to Jessee Thompson
Gordon Zurbriggen who owned and operated the Fayette bakery for about a year has sold it to Jessee Thompson of Dubuque. His future plans are indefinite at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Zurbriggen
Fayette
Jessee Thompson
Dubuque
County Firemen Meet at Hawkeye in Fayette County
Fay ette County firemen from many towns gathered at Hawkeye last Thursday evening. Elgin contingents included Louis L. Lehman chief Giles Martin secretary Gerald Frieden Leonard Roberts and Alfred Boleyn. They urged residents to notify their fire department first when a fire starts to save property and to call for help, not to rely on self action. The next meeting is set for Elgin on April 17 with invitations extended to Clayton and Fayette county firemen. Elgin's department reports 15 members and capacity for a few more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Hawkeye
Elgin
Giles Martin
Gerald Frieden
Leonard Roberts
Alfred Boleyn
Clayton and
Martin
SUI workshop draws soloists from Iowa high schools
Music students and instructors from 17 Iowa high schools attended a soloist workshop at the State University of Iowa on Saturday. It was the fourth and final session of the universitys fifth annual workshop series. Previous sessions covered vocal, string, brass, and woodwind ensembles. Attendees from Elgin included Wanda Shaffer, Lane Ash, Stanley Capper, Donna Meinhard, and Howard Wolf, with instructor Leon Grether leading the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Elgin
Wanda Shaffer
Lane Ash
Stanley Capper
Donna Meinhard
Howard Wolf
Leon Grether
Youth Fatally Injured in Car Mishap
Gary Howard a seven year old Des Moines boy and son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Howard was fatally injured when he darted into a moving car on the way to school Tuesday March 11. He died about 46 minutes after the accident. George Howard is the son of the late Frank Howard formerly of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
George F. Howard
Des Moines
George Howard
Frank Howard
Elgin
Death of Lena Berger in Los Angeles area
Miss Lena M. Berger born in Elgin and longtime Fresno resident died February 17 after a long illness. Burial was at Roosevelt Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles. Survived by sister Mrs. Tilda T. Ericson residing at 4442 Washington, Fresno, Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena M. Berger
Elgin
Los Angeles
Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery
Tilda T. Ericson
Washington
Fresno
Calif
Groundhog Day omen prompts talk of early spring
Louis Hofer reported on Monday that he ran over a groundhog on Kern hill road Sunday and killed it. He wonders if this means an early spring as the groundhog reportedly emerged on schedule. Six weeks and a day from Feb. 2 places spring arrival Friday per the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hofer
Kern Hill
Fayette Co Favors Fast in Straw Vote
Precinct delegates at the Republican county convention held a straw vote last Friday morning with results: Taft 87, Eisenhower 53, Stassen 4, Mc Arthur 1, Warren 1, seven undecided. Sixty-five delegates were instructed to cast the first ballot in proportion, then free to vote. Des Moines-bound delegation included Mrs Franz Appelman E W Hilgemann J A Erickson Clermont and John Falk Elgin. All but two of Pleasant Valley's delegation attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Eisenhower
Stassen
McArthur
Warren
Des Moines
Franz. Appelman
E. W. Hilgemann
J. A
Milyria Handy Hands 4 H Club Met Mar 8
The regular meeting of the Milyria Handy Hands 4 H Club was held at Mary Dinan's home on March 8. Talks included making popovers by Jeannie Little, waffles by Janice Shaffer, angel food cake by Mary Dinan, cocoa by Patty Wilson, attractive table settings by Dalene Shaffer, and methods to get milk into the diet by Marilana Ogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilyria Handy Hands 4-H Club
Mary Dinan
Jeannie Little
Janice Shaffer
Patty ‘Wilson
Dalene Shaffer
Marilana Ogle
Auxiliary Meeting Set for March 27 at Legion Rooms
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening March 27 in the Legion rooms. Refreshment committee members are Mrs. M A Boyer Mrs. Selma Groth Mrs. Elmer Mayer Mrs. R A Crider and Leota Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
M.A. Boyer
Selma Groth
Elmer Mayer
R. A. Crider
Leota Welch
Mrs Schori Hosts Elgin Study Club Meeting
Mrs. C. B. Schori entertained the Elgin Study Club last Tuesday evening. The program included roll call and readings and the group elected officers for 1952 63 with Gladys Grimes president and Louise Wenger vice president. The March of Dimes committee reported a total of 220 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Schori
Elgin Study Club
Roll Call
Robert Montgomery
Clara Baumgartner
Louise Wenger
Gladys Grimes
Belva Snyder
Georgia Strauch
Echo Seeks Signed Submissions for Publication
The Echo requests that all local news and contributions be signed by the author for publication. unsigned items were run briefly but future pieces will require the contributor’s name for verification and record purposes.
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The
Echo
Ill and Hospitalized Returns from Local Hospitals
John Palb returned home Sunday from Postville hospital after several days as a medical patient. Keith Kohler returned to work at Elgin Co op Monday after illness confinement. Lucy Christen was at St. Joseph's hospital New Hampton for x rays and observation from Wednesday to Friday. Fred Nydegger Sr continues to improve after illness and home confinement. Ed Metzger entered Postville hospital Friday as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Maynard Anderson and David Decorah visited the Jack Gehring and Charles Gehring homes Sunday for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palb
Postville Hospital
Keith Kohler
Elgin Co-op
New Hampton Hospital
Lucy Christen
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Fostville Hospital
Ed Metzger
Postville
Maynard Anderson
David
Decorah
Jack Gehring
Charles Gehring
Death of Leon Gress Reported by Family
Mrs. Louis Sutter received a call from her brother Leroy Gress of Los Agneses California informing her of the death of their father Leon Gress. Funeral arrangements were pending. Mr. Gress had spent last year in the Louis Sutter home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sutter
Leroy Gress
Los Agneses
Calif
Leon Gress
Mr. Gress
Echo Want Ad Sparks Quick Market Reaction
An Echo Want Ad drew rapid attention as buyers and sellers noted notable activity. Local businesses tracked responses from residents eager to trade goods and services, with several exchanges arranged within hours.
Red Cross Drive Next Job on List
The N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association will hold its next meeting at Warmersburg on Thursday evening March 20. The date was changed from March 18. C H Hinsch McGregor is the association secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Warmersburg
C.H. Hinsch
McGregor
Rural District Mail Solicitation Led by Mayor Falb
Mayor G H Falb announces a house to house canvass with five women including Mesdames Wolf Falh Light Falb and Feller to solicit by mail in the rural district. Each home will receive a letter and a return envelope signed for credit. Elgin Pleasant Valley quota is 340 dollars, aim to exceed due to local expenses and emergency needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falb
Red Cross
H. H. Wolf
W.C. Falh
Lyle Light
Gladys Feller
Dna Hunsberger
Elgin - Pleasant Valley
New Books Arrive at Library Saturday Sale
A list of new books arriving at the library this Saturday includes There Was Once A Slave by Shirley Graham River of the Sun by James Ramsey Ullman My Cousin Rachel by Daphne Du Maurier Adventures In Two Worlds by Dr A J Cronin O The Brave Music by Dorothy Evelyn Smith Grandma Moses My Life History Juvenile titles include Margaret Janette Sotering Lowney Miss America Janet Lambert The Invisible Chimes Margaret Sutton Betsey and Joe Maud Hart Lovelace Marcia Private Secretary Zillah K Macdonald Betsy In Spite of Herself Maud Hart Lovelace The Haunted Attic Margaret Sutton Showcase for Diane Marjorie Freer Nancy Goes to College Helene Laird Betsy Tacey Maud Hart Lovelace Lone Star Tomboy Allyn Allen Mystery Island Enid Blyton The Castle of Adventure Enid Blyton The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe C 5 ewis Four Farthings and A Humble Margaret J Baker Jeff White Young Trapper Lew Dietz Mustang Mesa Erle Stanley Gardner Gunsmoke Gold Tom West Fast Man On A Pivot Duane Decker Primary When I Grow Up Kay and Harry Mace Hello Mr Goose Miriam Potter Berties Escapade Kenneth Grahame
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Graham
James Ramsey Ullman
Rachel
Daphine du Maurier
Dr. A. J. Cronin
Dorothy Evelyn ‘Smith
Grandma Moses
Margaret
Joe
Maud Hart Lovelace
Marcia
Zillah K. Macdonald
Betsy
Maud Hart ‘Lovelace
Margaret Sutton
Diane
Marjorie Freer
Nancy
Helene Laird
Tacey
Allyn Allen
Enid Blyton
Ewis
Margaret J. Baker
Jeff White
Lew Dietz
Mustang Mesa
Erle Stanley ‘Garner
Tom West
Duane Decker
When I
Kay
Harry Mace
Mr .Goose
Miriam Potter
Bertie
Kenneth Grahame
Free Donuts and Coffee at Tillotson’s Saturday Event
John Tillotson invites you to drop in Saturday for free donuts and coffee. A water clinic will be held with displays of pumps, softeners, water heaters and other home water equipment. A factory representative will assist in demonstrating the machines that ease farm and town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tillotson
Mr. Tillotson
Capt J D Shaffer and Wife Visit Before Pacific Transfer
Capt J D Shaffer and Mrs Shaffer arrived Sunday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Israel Shaffer in Fayette and other relatives. He has been stationed in Seattle for five years and will be transferred to the Hawaiian Islands in early April. Mrs Shaffer will join him later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shaffer
Israel Shaffer
Fayette
Capt. Shaffer
Seattle
Wash
Hawaiian Islands
County Legion to Meet at Hawkeye
Hawkeye hosts the county Legion meeting on Tuesday evening March 25. County Commander Bud Alderson urges all Legionnaires to attend for a discussion on forming a Forty and Eight chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Bud” Alderson
In Service is a Soldier Address
Mr and Mrs Harold Strong receive notice for their son Pvt Charles W Strong 1298359 Platoon 234 First Recruit Training Battalion M C R D San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Strong
Pvt
Charles W. Strong
San Diego
Calif
Mrs Arthur Herrling Heads Drive in Wadena Hilyria
Mrs Arthur Herrling called the Echo to arrange supplies for a mail solicitation in the Wadena Hilyria area. She plans to recruit volunteers for door to door canvassing, or mail letters if needed, with rural areas to be solicited by letters as in past years. The Red Cross needs are extensive and every home should contribute liberally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herrling
The
Echo
Wadena - Wyria
Flash Fire at Torkelson Garage
Fire department work prevented extensive damage at the Torkelson Motor Co. garage on Wednesday afternoon March 19. A worker welding in the paint room ignited paint thinner, sparking a blaze that threatened the room and ceiling before firefighters controlled it with limited damage to equipment and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson Motor Co
Elgin Co op Annual Meeting Saturday
The Elgin Cooperative will hold its annual meeting in the hall above the Jockers Saturday afternoon March 22. Frank Anderson of the Grain Dealers Assn will speak and lunch will be served as the meeting closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cooperative
Jockers
Frank Anderson
The
Grain Dealers Assn
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Wadena News
St. Joseph's Church
Frances Bradshaw
Elgin School
Fayette Bakery
SUI
Lena Berger
Milyria Handy Hands
Mrs. Schori
Fred Nydegger, Sr
West Point
St. Patrick's Day
William Jennings Bryant
Boston
Ers Decatur
Farmersburg
Mar
Library
Tillotson’s
Islands
Wadena - Hilyria
Torkelson Garage
Bra Padson
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