Accent Youth at Convention in Des Moines Iowa
The Iowa Republican convention in Des Moines on April 2 will feature a youth-led program with a keynote by Indiana Senator William E. Jenner and a temporary chairman who is likely to become permanent. Jenner, a WWII veteran, has a long Senate career and earlier Iowa delegates favored Stassen in straw votes across 21 counties, with Dewey and Taft also receiving notable support.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Whitney Gilliland
Glenwood
William E. Jenner
Indiana
United States
England
United States Senate
Frederick W. van Nuys
William ©. Weaver
Wapello
Republican Veterans’ League of Town
Harold &. Stassen
Minnesota
Greene County
Shogen Tovention Ayers
Stassen Ae
Osceola County
Thomas E. Dewey
Jefferson County
Dewey
Taft
Stassen
Story County
State
Republican Central Committee
Gilliland
Gov
Arthur Vandenburg
Douglas MacArthur
Earl Warren
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Dwight Eisenhower
John Bricker
Gov. Green
Illinois
Saltonstall
Halleck
President Truman
Met Lunch Menu Highlights and Festival Notes
The menu sections list Monday to Thursday meals with meat loaf, creamed chicken, tomato soup, and sausages among other items, plus fruit and milk. Music News reports Fayette festival participation by Lauretta Gilson, Karolin Falk, Ruth Boleyn, and the girls chorus and trio, with future pre state and Postville contests noted. Sports cover class tournaments, senior and junior teams, overtime results, and upcoming games.
Second and Third Grades Continued on Page Eight
Continued coverage of junior school classes detailing lessons, activities, and upcoming events for second and third graders. Notes focus on reading, arithmetic, and classroom projects, with brief mentions of teacher plans and student progress.
Easter Sunrise Service Program Held on Creamery Hill
The third annual Easter Sunrise service will convene at 6:00 a.m. atop Creamery Hill near Albert Schupbach’s residence, weather permitting at the Methodist church. The program features instrumental Prelude by G. J. Mosby, invocation by Rev. G. P. Schroeder, songs The Old Rugged Cross and Christ Arose, a Scriptural Resurrection account, combined choir and prayers by Rev. Schroeder, a meditation by Rev. Bruce D. Jones, and a Benediction by Rev. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Schroeder
Christ
Bruce D. Jones
Easter Sunrise Service at St. Pauls Postville
Easter morning service at St. Pauls Lutheran Postville starts 6:00 with the senior and junior choirs and men's chorus performing works by Speak Adams and Conkey. An organ concert at 5:45 precedes the service and a sermon by Rev. Ludwig. Easter breakfast follows in the Fellowship Hall.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
God
Monson
Baines
Frederick R. Ludwig
Piano Students Enter Annual Town Contest
Barbara Kamm, piano teacher, enters several pupils in the Town High School Music Association contest. Pre state contest in West Union on April 3 features Patty Eastman and Shirley Anfinson of West Union, Bill Henderson of Hawkeye, Mark Olson and Betty Jean Clendeman of Fayette, Karolin Falk, Dean Torkelson, Lauretta Gilson and Marlene Mosby of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USU
Fayette
Lauretta Gilson
Karolin Falk
Ruth Boleyn
Johann
Dorothy Sipple
West Union
Barbara Kamm
Town High School Music Association
Patty Eastman
Shirley Anfinson
Bill Henderson
Hawkeye
Mark Olson
Betty Jean Clendeman
Dean Torkelson
Marlene Mosby
Elgin
Louis Holzer Dies After Surgery in Iowa City
Louis Holzer age 65 died Saturday afternoon at University hospital in Iowa City following an operation the prior week. Funeral services were held Tuesday from Muchlethaler funeral home conducted by Rev. Bruce D. Jones. A life sketch will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Holzer
University Hospital
Iowa City
Muchlethaler
Bruce D. Jones
County Spelling Contest Saturday at West Union
Contestants from local districts will compete in the county spelling contest at West Union on Saturday March 27 at 9 30 a m. Readings list includes Clermont Independent Judy Swenson grade 8 Clermont district 6 Mary Carol Hoopman grade 7 Castalia Norma Berentson teacher Ilyria township district 1 Shirley Arlene Shaffer grade 8 Elgin Faye Patterson teacher Pleasant Valley district 8 Yvonne Ferne Jacobson grade 8 Elgin Mrs Robert Muséer teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Clermont
Judy, Swenson
Andine Vasby
Clermont Township
Mary Carol Hoopman
Castalia
Norma Berentson
Ilyria Township
Shirley Arlene Shaffer
Elgin
Faye Patterson
Pleasant Valley Township
Yvonne Ferne Jacobson
Robert. Muséer
Weed and Pest Control Clinic at Waterloo Hippodrome
A series of weed and pest control clinics will be held all day Friday at the Cattle Congress Hippodrome in Waterloo. Dr. Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College will discuss DDT applications against corn borers and suitable corn varieties. Exhibits from over 30 leading manufacturers will display chemicals and spray equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Linewo
Midwest
Cattle Congress Hippodrome
Waterloo
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College Extension
Meeting of Tabitha Society at Baptist church
The Tabitha Society met Thursday March 18 at the church parlors. Devotions led by Mrs Karl Mitr followed by a paper on the Missionary work by Mrs Margaret Kittlity and a vocal duet by Mrs Alfred Baechter and Mrs Harry Johnson. The afternoon was spent sewing for infants in the Cameroons hosted by Celia Kohls Lena Baumgartner Gladys Pinney and Mary Kohls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Karl Mitr
Margaret Kittlity
Clarence Mueh- Jethaler
Alfred Baechter
Harry Johnson
Cameroons
Celia Kohls
Lena Baumgartner
Gladys Pinney
Mary Kohls
Boils Show Up in Black Top Between Elgin and Clermont
The frost has damaged the Elgin Clermont black top with many broken spots described as spongy in nature. Drivers are warned to slow down to avoid disaster. John Berger of Davenport visited the Etter home, and Clark Hummel of Wadena and Robert Vogel of Clinton were hosted by local families over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin-Clermont
John Berger
Davenport
Frieda Etter
Clark Hummel
Wadena
Etter
Mr. Berger
Robert Vogel
Clinton
Louis Dennler
Firemen Hold Annual Dinner for Elgin Department
Members of the Elgin Fire Department treated themselves and their ladies to an annual dinner. On Tuesday evening another such affair was enjoyed at Klingman’s Garage, continuing the department’s social tradition.
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Elgin Fire Department
Trea
Klingman's Gage
Alden Proposes Off Year Elgin Homecoming Idea
A letter from Benton Maine suggests scheduling an off year Elgin homecoming for former residents to gather. The writer, recalling early 1900s friends and schoolmates, urges the homecomings committee to publish a date in the Echo so people can plan reunions even when a full celebration isn’t held.
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Benton
Rich
Elgin
Echo
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Led by Four Hostesses
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening March 25 with hostesses Mrs. Ed Boleyn Mrs. Melvin Boyer Mrs. Sam Howard and Mrs. Bert Thoman. A Want Ad a day makes all business pay.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ed Boleyn
Melvin Boyer
Sam Howard
Bert Thoman
Two Town Tickets Filed. Neither is Legal
Arthur Chapman, elected director at large of Fayette county board of education, will resign and remain secretary of Pleasant Valley school district. He is the only Fayette official affected by a ruling barring local district officials from county boards. Chapman did not know of the ruling when he consented to run, and he plans to serve more in his home district.
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Arthur Chapman
Fayette County
Baptist Choir Presents The Resurrection Song Easter Cantata
The Elgin Baptist choir will render The Resurrection Song Easter Cantata by Roy E Nolte at the Baptist church Sunday evening March 28 directed by Gustav Krueger with Ruth Krueger as accompanist. The program features soprano, alto and bass solos, a choir and various duets and trios led by Rev Schroeder and include a sermonette and benediction.
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Elgin Baptist Choir
Roy EE
Nolte
the Baptist Church
Bo’clock
Gustav Krueger
Ruth Krueger
Clarence Muehlethaler
Kenton Krueger
Schroeder
Ruth Krueger Wail
Sopra
Edward Krueger
Abe Habeger
Harry Johnson
Sala
Alfred Baechler
Courthouse Real Estate Transfers Listed in Elgin District
Wm S Howard and wife transfer to Kerr and wife for 7000 dollars. Pt SE and SW 93 and Pt SE 32 and SW NW 33 94 7. Myrtle Learn et al transfer to Guy Williams and wife for 6000 dollars. 135 acres in 19 and 30 95 77. Orpha Bloomer and husband to Wilbur Lehman and wife for 1 dollar. L 1 B 2 Forbes Add Elgin. Myrlin M Feller to Charles Felley for 1 dollar. Pt of Lots 1 4 5 6 7 8 BB Conner’s Add Elgin. Amelia E Kuhn to William B Hinton and wife for 1 dollar. land in Herriman Add Wadena. Lorence Machichthyler and wife to ? for 1 dollar. Pt of Lots 4 and 5 IB 1 Sutter’s Add Elgin.
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Wm. S. Howard
Wm, Kerr
Myrtle Learn
Guy Williams
Orpha Bloomer
Wilbur Lehman
Forbes
Add
Elgin
Myrlin M. Feller
Charles Felley
Conner
Amelia E. Kuhn
William B. Hinton
Herriman
Wadena
First Baptist Church
Local Hosts and Weekend Visits Noted in Community
Luella Gilbertson hosted several days in the George Hanson home. Georgia May Schori spent the weekend nearby. R. Stone attended Collins. Mr. and Mrs. George attended Sunday evening with Mrs. Ztha Frishie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Gilbertson
George Hanson
Georgia May Schori
Must Now Use Stickers and Paste on Regular Ballot
Elgin voters face a redesigned voting process at the upcoming municipal election on March 29. Ballots will list no candidate names. voters must apply stickers to mark selections. The issue arose from filing time errors and insufficient petition signatures for some candidates. Legal guidance suggests printing a plain ballot and using two sticker sets placed by voters in the ballot squares. Campaigners may distribute stickers at proper distances from polls.
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Elgin
B. H. Bracklin
Atty. Chas. Antes
Mail Carriers Begin Game Count on Rural Routes
More than 1,000 Iowa rural mail carriers will survey pheasant quail and rabbit populations on their routes starting March 29 for six days. They will tally over 270 000 miles of routes and mail the counts to the Conservation Commission for analysis by biologists. The census runs parallel to the annual spring pheasant census by conservation officers.
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Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Commission
Rough Ashlar Club Entertained by Elgin Lodge
The Rough Ashlar Club of ten N. E. long Masonic lodges was entertained at Elgin Lodge rooms on Tuesday evening. About forty members attended as the club focuses on ritualistic work and typically hosts three or four district lecturers to lead practice sessions.
Death of Howard Frisbie in Chicago
Howard Frisbie, formerly of the Elgin West Union area, died Tuesday in Chicago after passing away there last week.
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Howard Frisbie
West Union
Elgin-West Union
Chicago
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George A. Wilson
John N. Calhoun
Burlington
Wek
EHS
Upper Iowa
Holland
St. Paul’s
Weed and Pest Control Clinic
Tabitha Society
Alden
Legion Auxiliary
Almanac
Aa Colonista
Kansas
Iure
Uss
Jeases Brush
Atlantic
Doster
Rough Ashlar Club
Elgin Lodge
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