Presbyterian Women's Group Attends Visting Event
The Presbyterian Women and guests attended a service with prayers led by Mrs. Otto Herrling. Guild members spoke on embroidery as plans formed for a Min Arthur project. Edwin Humphry and family hosted at home while relatives from Des Moines noted visits and convalescence. News from Sparta Tennessee and nearby towns included a birth in Volga and a visit to Waucoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Herrling
Brookes
Arthur
Herrling
Des Moines
Lumbermen
Edwin Humphry
Margaret Bigler
J.aner
Sparta
Tenn
Clyne
Béna
J. Miiel ‘Johnson
Derry
Derryl ‘Leonhart
Good Friday Service Across Churches in Elgin
The Union Good Friday service is set for Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 at the Methodist church. It features music including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross and Alas and Did My Savior Die, with scripture by Dr Ittermann and prayers by Pastor Ittermann, with First Baptist St Pauls Methodist and Elgin Lutheran churches all participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Union
Dean
Ittermann
Ittérmann
Hyman
Buddy Brackin Leaves Guam for California Training
A. H. Brackin, F. N., in the Navy, stationed at Guam for about two years, writes he leaves March 15 and expects to land in California about April 1. He will attend a 14 week metal smith school at San Diego, aligning with his Guam duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Brackin
F. N
Navy
Guam
California
San Dego
Masonic Fellowship Meet In Ossian This Thursday
Ossian lodge hosts the Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship association on Thursday evening March 29. Chas H Hinsch, secretary, assures brethren of a good program and lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian Lodge
Northeast Iowa
Habeger Couple Reunited at West Union Hospital
Mr and Mrs J A Habeger are together again at West Union Community hospital They were moved Friday with her leaving Postville hospital where she had been a patient the past six months and he coming from his daughter Mrs Hollis Finchs home in Fayette
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Habeger
West Union Community Hospital
Postville Hospital
Mr. Hebeger
Hollis Finch
Fayette
LeRoy Rothlisberger Family Planned Return to Elgin
Akron Ohio family of LeRoy Rothlisberger is expected to return to Elgin around April first, taking over the former John Probert place on Volga road. Charlton Looby of Wadena and Mr and Mrs Walter Dennler hosted a Sunday dinner in the Melbert Meyer home honoring Mrs Looby s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Akron
Ohio
John Probert
Volga Road
Charlton Looby
Wadena
Walter Dennler
Melbert, Meyer
Looby
Legislature Budgets and School Aid Debate in Iowa
The Iowa legislature, in session since January 8 and due to wrap by April 17, faces fights over county officers pay, education budgets, and university funding. Beardsley urges early budget settlements while committees trim the board of education request and adjust university and teacher college appropriations. House actions keep current state school aid at 17.65 million, while a cap pistols bill advances to legalize caps in play pistols amid 39 to 4 Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
Yebsiont
House
Senate
Ragard
Minal
Board, of Education
Board of Education
Appropriations Committee
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Towa
Iowa State Education Association
Husoe
Iowa
Lovercome
Iowa Senate
House of Repre
Elmer Meyer Buys Kern Hill School House
Elmer Meyer purchases the Kern Hill School house from Harold Schneider. Meyer plans to move the building to the Wenger farm south of Elgin and remodel it for a home, aiming to complete the move this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Meyer
Kern Hill
Harold S8chneider
Mr. Meyer
Wenger
Elgin
Elgin Fish and Wildlife Group Meets at School
The Elgin Fish and Wildlife Association held a Friday evening meeting at the School House with 25 to 30 attendees. They voted to join the N. E. Town Conservation Council and showed two films by game warden Harry Blumquist on conservation and Iowa wildlife. Lunch closed the event. last year’s membership was around 50. The 1951 drive is just starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Fish and’ Wildlife Association
N. E
Elgin High Band Debuts New Uniforms in Spring Concert
The Elgin High School band, 45 members strong, performed Friday night under Mr. Grether in their first show with new uniforms. The audience filled the gym to capacity as various solos and ensembles prepared for the Strawberry Festival appearance on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High
Grether
Nctos
Strawberry Ee
Aera Det Morte Pudtort
Elgin
Easter Cantata at First Baptist Church
The public is invited to a cantata at First Baptist Church on Easter Sunday evening at 8:00. The program titled Easter Sunrise Song by Fred Holton will be directed by Gua Krueger, with a free will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fred Holton
Gua Krueger
Easter Sunrise Service at Creamery Hill Cross
The annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held on Easter morning at 5 53 at Creamery Hill near the Cross. A trumpet trombone quartet and choir perform with Rev Jones delivering the message Easter Dawn. If outdoors, dress warmly. bells mark the start and a second ring signals indoor gathering at 5 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamery Hill
Integer Villae
Howard Wolf
Burnell Benson
Stanley Capper
Francis Butikofer
Rev. Jones
Christ
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Social Hour Club Meets With Easter Parade Hats
The Social Hour club gathered Wednesday March 7 at Laura Bane home. Esther Kiple narrated her Florida trip. An Easter parade of hats featured Ann Dennler and Gladys Ash as sprites. Elsie Howard and Norma Wilson won the contest. Guests included Mrs Ed Wenger Mrs Gene Wenger and Mrs Howard Medberry. The next meeting is set for Bernice Nydegger home on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bane
Esther Kiple
Florida
Ann Dennler
Gladys
Ash
Elsie Howard
Norma Wilson
Ed Wenger
Gene Wenger
Howard Medberry
Bernice Nydegger
Nickels YMCA Secretary Elected at State University election
Owen Nickels of Elgin was elected YMCA secretary at a university election in Iowa City. He has served as church reporter for the Daily Iowan for two months, gaining journalism experience in his chosen field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Nickels
Elgin
YMCA
The
State University
Iowa City
Daily Iowan
Easter Sunrise Service At St. Pauls Postville
St Pauls Lutheran church in Postville will host the Easter Sunrise service at 6:00 AM. The annual service has long been a standout event at the Postville church and preparations are underway to accommodate the usual large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Postville
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Falb and Simek Return From Arizona California Trip
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Falb and Mr. and Mrs. Len Simek arrived home Saturday after a three week vacation in Arizona and California. They visited Bellflower California relatives and were joined by the Simeks after a week. They called on families once from Clermont and Elgin as they traveled home through Des Moines noting good roads and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Falb
Len Simek
Arizona
California
Entertain at Rock Mr and Mrs Melbert Meyer Host Nine Tables
Entertain at Rock nine tables of rock Thursday evening at the Meyers home. High scorers were Floyd Frieden and partner first place Thos Ogle and Elmer Lembke second, with Orvin Thompson traveling. Kenneth Medberry and Gene Wenger had the low score. Lunch was served. Guests at Mrs Ida Grether's home last week included Alfred Jacob and Edwin Krueger with spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbert Meyer
Rock
Floyd Frieden
Thos, Ogle
Elmer Lembke
Orvin Thompson
Kenneth Medberry
Gene Wenger
Ida Grether
Alfred Jacob
Edwin Krueger
Progress Club Electa Officers
The Progress Club met Monday evening at Mrs. Helen Zurbrigger s home. Officers elect for the coming year are Mrs. Gladys Halvervon president Gladys Feller vice president Mrs. Louise Lantz secretary treasurer. The next meeting will be guest night with the Clermont Junior Study Club on April 2 at 7 00 in the First Baptist church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Helen Zurbrigger
Gladys Halvervon
Gladys Feller
Louise Lantz
Clermont Junior Study Club
First Baptist Church
500 Club Met Saturday at Little Home
Six tables of players gathered Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Little. High score awarded to Mr and Mrs Virgil Torson with second place to Mrs Reuben Howard and ard travel Mra, Tue served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500
Glen Little
Virgil Torson
Reuben Howard
Ard
Cancer Film to be Shown at School House
A cancer detection film will be shown March 37 at the school house after a postponement from March 13 due to weather. Dr Barton of Dubuque will attend to answer questions. Plan to attend, no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Dubuque
Nurses Registration Day Proclaimed by Governor Beardsley
Governor Beardsley proclaims Thursday March 29 as nurses registration day urging all registered and licensed practical nurses to register at their county auditor offices. The aim is to create a roster of nurses available for emergency service in local disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
Auditor's Office
Local Guests Visit in Missouri Families
Mrs. Rose Frieden of La Grange hosted and stayed with her brother John Grimm and family for Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tomshek of Clermont and Lena Baumgartner were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Clara Baumgartner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Frieden
la Grange
Tohn Grimm
Ray Tomshek
Clermont
Lena Baumgartner
Clara Baumgartner
Rough Ashlar to Meet at Waucoma March 27
The Rough Ashlar group will meet at Waucoma on Tuesday evening March 27, per notices from secretary Allen Habeger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waucoma
Allen Habeger
Bring Up Proposition of New School Building
Elgin State Bank officials led the contract Monday for new Mooring to be laid likely in spring. Main floor space except the Lobby will be covered with Flexotile similar to material used by East Clermont church years ago. Contract for approximately 900 square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Ate Spring
East Clermont
Hostesses Named for American Legion Auxiliary Year
The 1951 list of hostesses is announced by month. March includes Leota Welch and Frieda Crider among others. April features Marie Kohls and Bernice Blockhus. May lists Clara Muncie and Marjorie Wenger, etc. A final notice asks all members to save the list for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Leota Welch
Frieda Crider
Sue Bovis
Cora Mtulfora
Mary Clothier
Marie Kohls
Bernice Blockhus
Olga Blockhug
Marjorie Reed
Celia Thoman
May
Clara Muncie
Marjorie Wenger
Laure Baumgartner
Jessie Anderson
Mildred Habeger
Erma Jane Wilson
Clara Baumgartner
Ina Wenger
Lena Baumgartner
Clara Muehlenthater
Mabel Schneider
Esther Kiple
Minnie Daniels
Mollie Schneider
Ida Frieden
Ezabeth Schneider
Adelia Torkelson
Alta ‘Blockhus
Milderd Minihan
Aldora ‘Anderson
Rosina Anderson
Mabel Torkelson
Bernice Nickels
Agnes Medberry
Jane Moody
Ellen Mason
Wilma Boleyn
Verna Robinson
Opal Luce
Bessie Thompson
Paling Howard
Gladys Schori
Louige Leychtenmacher
Jalen Boyer
Eleanor Loftsgard
Annie Loftsgard
Ruth Kirkeberg
Florence Reierson
Helen Zurbriggen
Cornelia Holden
Lydia Odegard
Ruth Boyle
Betty Light
Augusta Sehori
Selma Groth
Sadie DeSart
Ance
Property transfers and new car registrations listed
Deeds record Joseph A Habeger and wife to Forest Welch for one dollar with parcel NE and E 3-8 NW 24-94-7. Carl B Schori and wife to Walter and Olga Dietel for one dollar, Lot 11 ex N 10 and N 26 of Lot 11 Block 2 Smithfield West Union. Marriage license dated March 15 Earlan Schweinerus Castalia to Leona Lyngaas Clermont. New car registrations Lawrence Brause West Union Dodge pickup Vern F Frieden West Union Chrysler sedan Conner Dummermuth Elgin Plymouth sedan Elmer Olson Clermont Ford Tudor Hubert Cummings Clermont Ford Tudor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Habeger
Forest D. Welch
NE & E
Carl B. Schori
Walter
Olga Dietel
Smithfield
West Union
Earlan Schweinerus
Castalia
Leona Lyngaas
Masonic Lodge to Confer First Degree March 22
Silver Leaf Lodge A. F. & A. M. will confer a first degree on Thursday evening March 22 and all members are urged to attend. Officers will also serve their annual oyster supper at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge A. F
A.M
Picnic supper for O. E. S. lodge members and families
There will be a picnic supper at the lodge rooms for O. E. S. members and their families on Friday evening March 30 at 6 30. Bring a covered dish and your own table service and a card table. Entertainment is planned.
Elgin Lions Club Discusses New School Building Plan
The Elgin Lions Club met at St Pauls Methodist church to discuss a new school building. Members and 25 guests heard about the need for more classrooms and potential bond funding. They favored local surveys and district reorganization to grow the tax base and eventually a central, larger high school. The plan includes rural district meetings within weeks, followed by a general session, with open forum invited for reader opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Moore
The
Echo
Our Boys in Service in Ban On 8 Day Furlough Funeral
Pvt Albert and Bert Butikofer attended their nephew Elmer Moore’s funeral last Wednesday. They will take an eight day furlough here and plan to return March 21. Addresses list Marine and boot training details for Leo Mt Lehman and Jack S Murray at Great Lakes and San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Bert Butikofer
Elmer Moore
Leo Mt. Lehman
MCRD
San Diego
Calif
Jack S. Murray
Srest Lakes
Ill
ETSR
USNTC
Great Lakes
Dinner Guests Around Local Homes
Sheila Turner Dorothy Quass and Mona Jensen U S A students were dinner guests Saturday of Marlys Wenger in the Martin Wenger home. Mr and Mrs Robert Falk and Roger were guests Friday evening in the Craig Whitney home Buyette. The Keith Kohler family St Paul Minn were guests Sunday evening in the Falb home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Turner
Dorothy Quass
Mona Jensen
Marlys Wenger
Martin Wenger
Robert Falk
Roger
Craig Whitney
Buyette
Keith Kohler
St. Paul
Minn
Falb
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Brackin
Masonic Fellowship Meeting
Elgin Fish & Wildlife Assn
Roe ‘World Peace
Nickels Ymca
Caths
Pkmia i Te Co
Masonic
O. E
Ina
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