Mother and Son Banquet at Presbyterian Church
The Mothers and Sons banquet hosted by the Ladies' Club met Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian church basement. One hundred twenty-five tickets were sold with St Patrick colors and green aprons for twelve waitresses. Rev Gerald Wilson gave the blessing, and Mrs Milo Oldfather welcomed guests before introducing toastmaster Ar Your Herrling. The program included community singing, toasts, songs, and recognitions for mothers and sons, with Mrs Sarah Oldfather receiving a bouquet. The event closed with Good Night Ladies.
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Mother and Son
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Club
St. Patrick's
Gerald, Wilson
Milo
Oldfather
Gerald Wilson
Kenneth Baldwin
Wilson
Butch Bond
Max Crandall
Arnold Van Bogart Dies in Oregon Gunshot Incident
A telegram from the Springfield Oregon Legion post reported Berne Van Bogart, 32, died of gunshot wounds described as self inflicted. Son of Mrs Lottie Van Bogart, he recently returned from military service in the European theater and had been a corporal in the army from 1941 to 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Feveer
Hawkeye
Berne van Gart
Springfield
Ore
Legion Post
Lottie van Bogart
Oregon
van Bogart
Arty
Sharp Increase In Early Pigs
The number of sows farrowed on Iowa farms for December 1948 through February 1949 is estimated at 160,000 head, more than double the 77,000 litters a year earlier and the largest first three months of the spring farrowing season on record. Mr and Mrs Henry K Peterson and Pearl left for Neenah Wisconsin to visit Mr Gordon Stewart, with Stewart employed by Kimberly Clark Corp as a consultant engineer, and plans to move to Alabama soon. John Longmuir of Elgin Jr and Warren Joyce of Celwin spent the weekend in the P J Anderson home, with Mrs Howard returning home and visiting Celwin Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Henry K. Peterson
Pearl
Neenah
Wis
Gordon Stewart
Stewart i
Kimberly- Clark Corp
Stewarts
Alabama
John Longmuir
Elgin, Jr
P. J. Anderson
Warren Joyce
Celwein
John Howard, Sr
Henry Feller
la Crosse
Bert Butters
Ochwein
Mel Kahler
W. J. Grove
Cedar Rapids
Harry Johnson
Marjorie
Edwin Krueger
Clermont
Geo. Peller
Osborne
Earl Cool
W. C. Falb
Mer
John Fath
Inois
John Faiths
G. L. Morrishon
Maywood
W. C. Falbs
W. C. Baylor
Elgin
Legislators Target Adjournment by Apr 15 At Latest
Town lawmakers push toward a 190 day session end on April 15 or earlier. With deadlines looming, many bills remain in committee or pigeonholed as the 53rd General Assembly battles house senate differences. Clashing agendas from Farm Bureau and labor groups shorten floor time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
53Rd
General Assembly
House
Senate
Farm Bureau
Labor
House Elections Committee
Anti-Freeze Bill Clears Senate After Drink Demonstration
In a state senate session Senator G B Whitehead of Perry guided an anti-freeze bill to a unanimous approval, as observers noted the absence of any hog serum drinking demonstrations. In a separate note Rep Frederick Schwengel of Davenport left the house to follow Davenport Blue Devils basketball via radio and train, aiming to watch his son Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stephens
Farm Bureau
House Committee
Senate
Sen
G. B. Whitehead
Perry
Fred Schwengel
Davennport
Deak
Lsten
Iowa City
Davenport
Blue Devils
Frank
Fred
Iona
Gambling and liquor scene dominates legislative session
Sentiment on liquor and gambling ran strong as House committees killed three bills in sequence, including a measure to tighten anti gambling laws. The house then backed up its stance, with further details continued on Page 8.
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House
Celebrate 18th Anniversary of Tabitha Society
The Tabitha Society of the Elgin Baptist church celebrated its 18th founding anniversary with a seven o'clock dinner on Friday evening. Ladies entertained their husbands, a miscellaneous program featured the Stunt of the Month, and guests were seated by birthday month for group stunts. Donations benefited the Baptist Nurses' Training Project as part of their mission work.
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Tabitha Society
The
Elgin Baptist Church
Baptist Nurses’ Training Project
Wadena Club to Stage Minstrel Show at Herwig’s Hall
The Wadena Community Club presents a minstrel show Bend Down Sister on Thursday and Friday at Herwig's hall. Members expect good attendance after advance ticket sales. A basket social Friday night and lunch service both evenings support a good cause.
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Herwig's Hall
Wadena
Garner Rites Tuesday for Rose Garner 84
The body of Mrs. Rose Garner 84 died in Cedar Rapids her sister Miss Bertha Abbeys home was taken to Knox Indiana for funeral services held Tuesday at Knox with burial in Knox cemetery Formerly Rose Abbey she was a former Elgin resident and lived on the site of the Fred Kohler home Attending were Mrs Nelle Schori Bertha Abbey and Lewis Stoehr Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Garner
Bertha Abbey
15Th Street
Cedar Rapids
Knox
Ind
Knox Cemetery
Garner
Rose Abbey
Elgin
Fred Kohler
Nelle Schori
Lewis Stoehr
Cedarius
Social Hour Club Meeting at Gladyce Ash Home
The Social Hour Club met at Gladyce Ash’s home on Wednesday afternoon March 9. Members recited the motto, held roll call, and discussed the origin of St Patrick’s Day. Ann Howard led the topic, My Bonnie was sung, contests were run by Annat Dennler, prizes went to Marie Meyer and Mabel Gilson, and lunch was served. The next meeting is planned for Hilda Leuchtenmacher’s home on April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge Club
Raymond Jellings
Tim Mahoney
Viola Samek
Lewis Gamrn
Clay Keefer
Mildred DeWald
Milo Oldfather
Charlie Keefer
Arthur Jellings
Sargent
Gladyce Ash
St. Patrick's Day
Ann Howard
My Bonnie
Annat Dennler
Marie Meyer
Mabel Gilson
Hilda Leuchtenmacher
Property transfers and business names in Fayette County area
Deeds Fayette County to D E Tinker and wife for $50, L 16, B Hunsberger's 1st Add Elgin. A D Ferguson to N J Breckner $1.00, L 12 and 12L 13, B 3 Smithfield Add West Union. Contracts Charles Aylsworth to Albert C Ayleworth Late 90 and 92 Hertiman's Add Wadena. Evelyn G Olson to Arthur Amundson and wife Lots 10 11 and 12 13 Clermont. Trade Name Gehring Hardware Elgin Charles W Gehring and Jack D Gehring Eugene owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
D. E. Tinker
Hunsberger
Elgin
A. D. Ferguson
N. J. Breckner
Smithfield
West Union
Charles Aylsworth
Albert C. Ayleworth
Hertiman's Add
Wadena
Evelyn G. Olson
Arthur Amundson
Clermont
Gehring Hardware
Charles W. Gehring
Jack D. Gehring
Eugin
Illyria Fellowship Discusses Race Problem at Meeting
The Illyria Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening at the church with Chas Strong leading the discussions on the race problem. Earl and Chas Strong provided lunch after four games. The next meeting is planned for April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Youth Fellowship
Chas
Strong
Earl
Franchise Proposition Carries by Big Majority
Volunteers of America made two solicitations for funds in Elgin in the past two weeks. Many contributed thinking they were Salvation Army workers. The uniforms resemble Salvation Army attire but no connection exists. Local officers warn against future confusion after the Salvation Army lost several contributions this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers of America
Elgin
Salvation Army
Towa Highway Death Toll Rises to 69 for 1949 Start
The report lists 69 fatalities on Towa highways in January and February 1949, up from 49 in the same period in 1948. It shows 27 deaths in January and 42 in February, versus 24 and 25 the prior year, respectively.
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Towa
Two Maple Sugar Camps Operate Here
Two maple sugar camps are in operation near Elgin this year. Lawrence Brause taps trees on a 20 acre tract on the Brause farm and Aubrey Guyer, his neighbor, taps as well. Guyer says the season has been poor so far due to insufficient day night temperature difference. Freeze nights and thawing days are needed for sap flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Lawrence Brause
Brause
Aubrey Guyer
Renewal Carries for 25 Years in Elgin Franchise Vote
The people of Elgin renewed the Interstate Power Co. franchise for another 25 years by a large margin. Total votes 173 with seven against and two spoiled ballots. The company plans to donate a new white way for two business sections, rebuild street lighting in residential areas, repair several lines, and assist with summer park lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Interstate Power Co
Constantentier
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Amundson Noted in Weekends
A surprise birthday party for Mrs Al mer Amundson was held Sunday evening in honor of her birthday. Guests included the Amundson, Hanson, Larsen, Kittelson, Blackhus, Olson, Peterson, Helgerson, and Milfred Olson families and friends. Norene Amundson baked a four tier cake for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Amundson
Ole
Arthur
Morris
Martin Amundson
Berthard Hanson
Hilbert
Elmer Larsen
Clifford Kittelson
M. J. Blackhus
Clarence Olson
Darlene Olson
Messrs
Mesdames
Clarence Peterson
Harry Helgerson
Milfred Olson
Norene Amundson
Arlington Merchant Dies After Stroke at 71
Herman Schoeppe, Arlington merchant for over five decades, died at home from a stroke suffered five weeks earlier. He was 71. Funeral services were Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran church. He is survived by his widow Flora and a brother Carl of Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schoeppe
Arlington
Flora
Carl
Strawberry Point
Local social notices from El kader and surrounding areas
Sunday visits and birthday gatherings mark a weekend of socializing in towns including El kader Ebkader Volga Elgin and West Union. Attendees include the Light family Andersons Schoris Christs Conners Longmuirs and Possehl alongside local residents at multiple homes and dinners.
Lions Faculty Ball Game Ends in Draw
G H Falk chairman of Elgin Chapter Red Cross has sent out solicitation letters this week. Remittance can be mailed in the return envelope or left at Elgin State Bank, with membership card from treasurer Edna Hunsberger. Elgin supports the Red Cross generously. a prompt response is hoped this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falk
Elgin Chapter
Red Cross
Elgin State Bank
Edna Hunsberger
The
Elgin
Four Latvians Arrive In Clayton County
Four Latvians arrived in Clayton County after leaving Bremerhaven Germany and traveling via New Orleans on the army transport General Sturgis. Sponsored by the Iowa Lutheran society they will work on local farms after years in displaced persons camps in Europe.
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Elkader
Europe
Iowa Lutheran Society
Bremerhaven
Germany
New Orleans
Sturgis
Lions Supper Next Monday at Schoolhouse
The Lions Club supper will be held next Monday evening March 28 at 6 30 sharp at the school house. Members are urged to attend or face the tail twister. West Union Lions provide a chalk talk titled In Every Line There is a Face presented by E R Ballard.
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Lions Club
Mar
West Union Lions
E. R. Ballard
Pruning Demonstrations To Be Held Tuesday
Two orchard pruning demonstrations will be held near Elgin next Tuesday, March 28. The first at Clarence Ishman farm between Elgin and West Union at 10 in the morning and the second at Will Christen farm south of Elgin. Local social and hospital news follows with visits among area residents and travels to La Crosse for Henry Feller's hospital stay.
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Eiginy N
Clarence Ishman
Elgin
West Union
Will Christen
al Dennier
Lions and Faculty Battle Ends In Draw In Go For Lighting Park
A charity basketball matchup between the Lions and the Faculty ends in a scoreless overtime and a drawn game. Proceeds fund park lighting and community service, with an estimated net around 175 dollars. Plans include a future Lions beauty contest, with male models, timed near homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Liena Treasury
Supper Guests and Visits Mark Brainard Area Week
Brainard area residents hosted and visited across several households. Dan Craft and Robert Kerr Jr. celebrated Bob Gilbert’s 11th birthday. Marvel Frederick stayed with the Hanson family while Mire Chloa Lyon visited. Guests included Clare Bartlett and Rochester visitors, with many trips and meals noted among Ray Gilbert, Harlan Bartlett, Willard Martin, and other local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Craft
Robert Kerr, Jr
Ray Gilbert
Bob Gilbert
Marvel Frederick
Melvin Hanson
Mire |Chloa Lyon
Wm, Nutting
Sidney Patterson
Tom Boyer
California
Kenneth Appelman
Wichita
Kans
Harlan Bartlett
Clara Bartlett
Monticello
Fred Weasy
Rochester
Minn
Lewis Bartlett
Chicago
Marshall Helms
Pogay
Robert Kerr
Roger Reeder
REA
Postville
Willard Martin
West Union
Karl Martin
Clermont
Dary Reeder
Vern Buyer
Leo Boyer
Cresco
Charles Veasy
Delhi
George Bartlett
Ciara Bartlett
Ber
Monticella
Bartlett
Grace Barker
Robert, Mott
Carol and
Bobbs
Kenneth Barker
Cleremont
Myr
Charles Voasy
Deli
Mel Millard Gisleson Suffers Wrist Arm Break
Mel Millard Gisleson fell and broke her right arm just above the wrist a week ago Saturday night. The injury will require a six week period with a cast before removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Millard Gisleson
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Wadena News
Norway Luther League
Norway Church
Wadena Community Club
Illyria Fellowship
George Hanson
Des Moines
Joe Hanson
Regina Hutchinson
la Fayette
Floyd Britt
V. W. Luce
Lowe City
Dern Lang
Towa Highway
Arlington Merchant
Leslie Kleppe
Gary
Jacob Friederich
Helmuth Suckow
Froelich
Har Kiple
L. L. Kiple
Wmn. Howard
Wanda
Nelle Reusser
Shirley
Earl Kipie
Arthur Yearous
Chas. Gehring
F. D. Welch
Lyle Light
R. P Strauch
Allen Habeger
Eastern Star Meeting
Ed Boleyn
Ruth
Harley Jones
Waukon
Sam Howard
Wanda Lou
Leo Foels
Terry
Orville Entwiste
Lyle
Louis Light
Selma
Emmet Light
Howard
Wandi
Red Cross Drive
Clayton County
Imanac
Sell ' Thore
Rocke
Caracas
Japan
League of Nations
Aristide Briand Bom
Dominion of Canada
Johnstown
Penneyvania
Len
Brainard News
IEEE
Herwig’s Hall
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