Wadena news notes include club event and local visits
Mrs Wilfred Bond hosted a shower for 16 women with remarks by Vice President Baldwin. Delegates named for the eye short course on June 10. Talks covered nail driving, farm safety, and mat control. Hawkeye Boys State attendees listed. Various local visits and family gatherings noted at Maynard, Sumner, Oelwein, and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Bond
Rosie
Fiona Conte
Turith
Richard Corbin
Alan Davis
Thomas Baldwin
David Jevings Tok
Maynard
Michael Baldwin
Patricia Jones
Robert Whittenbaugh
Wadena
Hawkeye Boys State
Camp Dodge
American Legion
Dean ‘Westcott
Bible College
Minneapolis
Gerald Westcott
Herve Robbins
Elgin
Lena Aeschliman
Thos. Ogie
Hee ‘Aeschliman
Plainfield
Hervey Aeschliman
Notbohm
Sumner
Frank Leahy
Bill Corbitt
Bill Corkery
Richard
Ellen Corkery
J. Leahy
Cedar
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Involving Amy Feller
A list of real estate transfers includes Amy Feller and wife to Matilda Peller for $1.00 covering Lots 6 7 28 27 28 in Conner's Add Elgin California, and Peters and wife to Joseph L Peters and wife for $1.00 land in NW NE 94-7-20 in West Union. Miscellaneous items mention Security Investment Co, road easement, and several vehicle transfers. A Brooklyn truck incident near Albia involved two trained bears and an excited bear. Local residents Roy Smith Waterloo visited Waterloo homes of Euchtenmacher Boleyn Dennis Shepherd Hockey Becker Kjosa family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Feller
Matilda Peller
Conner
Add
Elgin
Peters
Joseph L. Peters
Roy Smith
Watrloo
Roy Euchtenmacher
Leo Boleyn
David Dennis
Several Plan to Run For Governor
The presiding officers of both houses in the 1953 legislature plan to seek the Republican nomination for governor next year. Lt. Gov. Leo Elthon of Fertile and House Speaker William S. Lynes of Waverly indicated to close friends they intend to run, though no official announcements have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Elthon
Fertile
William S. Lynes
Wiliam
Beardsley
Willa Nicholas
Kenneth A. Evans
Elthon
U. S. Senate
Tom Martin
Towa City
Guy Gillette
Martin
Baptist Mission Society Meeting Hosts in Elkader
Bertha Kohls, Harry Johnson and Otto Krueger hosted a Baptist Mission Society gathering at the Kohls home in Elkader. The program included devotions, an address by Women of Tacit Arthur Itterman, a solo by Mrs. Howard Krueger, poems by Mdms. Harry Johnson, Fred Schaer, John Schaer, Edwin Krueger, Guy Probert and Miss Edna Miller, followed by lunch served by Mrs. A Itterman Dr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Kohls
Harry Johnson
Otto Krueger
Baptist Missionary Society
Kohls
Elkader
Arthur Itterman
Howard Krueger
Fred Schaer
John Schaer
Edwin Krueger
Guy Probert
Edna Miller
A. Itterman
Postville to Vote on School Consolidation
Postville voters will decide on a Consolidated Independent School District election Tuesday, November 19, at Memorial Hall. Polls open 12:30 to 7:00 p.m. Four counties share the district with about 86 sections valued at 10 million dollars and a 6 million dollar taxable value. Enrollment is around 450 in grades and 205 in high school. The plan emerged from a January 1953 farmers meeting and four public hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliamakee
M. H. Goode
Postville
Memorial Hall
Postville Indeependent
Allamakee
Clayton
Fayette
Winneshiek
Boards of Education
Poard
Elgin Community Club Wraps Spring Session
The Elgin Community Club held its final spring meeting Monday evening and will pause until September. Only routine business was discussed and several propositions were assigned to committees for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
In Service Back after Leave for Brackin
Harnson Bud Brackin ME3 returned to duty on Wednesday May 6 after a 20 day leave with home folks. Mr and Mrs J Anderson Mrs B H Brakin and Mary took him to Rochester Minnesota where he boarded the Strato cruiser bound for Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnson
Bud) Brackin
J. ©. Anderson
Brakin
Mary
Rochester
Minn
Seattle
Wash
Niles theater sale ends 64 years of family ownership
The Niles theater at Anamosy sold recently, ending the family's 64 year tenure. Sunday gatherings included Mrs. Don Lau and others visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Frieden, with supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Krueger including several Krueger and Frieden family members. Other local dinners included Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson I with Mr and Mrs Robert Bemiss at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles Theater
Anamosy
Niles
Don Lau
Cheryl
Carol
Delhi
Roy French
Elkader
Orville Frieden
Marlys
Littleport
Rudy Possehl
Floyd
Junior
Oscar Frieden
Gustav Krueger
Marie Krueger
Grace , Evans
Kennethmaine
Arthur Lantz
Albert Halverson
Robert Bemiss
West Union
Lutheran Aid To Meet At Mrs Sutter Home
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. Hulda Sutter's home on Thursday May 21. Assistant hostesses are Mrs. Otto Blockhus and Mrs. Severin Blockhus. Program chairman is Mrs. Meryin Hunsberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Hulda Sutter
Otto Blockhus
Severin Blockhus
Meryin ‘Hunsberger
Legion Meeting Reminder for Memorial Day Preparations
Jacob Schneider reminds all Legionaires of the regular meeting next Tuesday May 18. Attendees must finalize plans for Memorial Day services. Please attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schneider
al Legionaires
Travel expense aid for Iowa high school sports noted
The Iowa High School Athletic Association paid 41 104.00 to 925 teams in the 1953 state basketball tournament to aid travel costs. The finals at Iowa City got an extra 9679.00. Gross receipts totaled 295 604.00, up 24000 from 1962. Other bulletins show 76 schools in golf and 36 in tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Supt. M. H. Moore
Iowa
City
Junior Senior Banquet Held May 9 at Elgin High
The junior-senior banquet took place in the Elgin high school gym on Saturday evening May 9. Decor themed Mysterious Jungle with grass huts and jungle animals. Programs featured Jungle Treasures by Jeanine Cook and other acts led by Roberta Mosby Lane Ash Paul Pinney Edith Gehring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Tarzan
Jeanine Cook
Roberta Mosby
Lane Ash
Paul Pinney
Mrs. Grove
Edith Gehring
Keep Close Check On Animal Health
Animals in distant pastures should be checked routinely for diseases and livestock in home lots should be checked twice daily. Owners must maintain herd health, report outbreaks to the veterinarian, and isolate any ill animals promptly to prevent epidemics. Dead stock should be buried or burned or sent to rendering.
Honor Scholarship Awarded to Elgin Student
Because of her outstanding high school achievements, Mor Merk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Merk of Elgin, received an honor scholarship to Janaga. Merk plans to prepare for a career in teaching at Utah State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USU
Janaga Marie ‘Mor
Kenneth Merk
Elgin
Merk
Baby Cynthia Kay McMillan Born at Postville Hospital
Mr and Mrs John McMillan announce the birth of their daughter Cynthia Kay on Tuesday morning May 12 at Postville hospital. The infant weighed 7 1/2 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMillan
Cynthia Kay
Postville Hospital
Divisional Meetings Set for May Home Gatherings
Rachael will meet at the home of Mrs. Fred Berg on May a1 with Mrs. Lulu Schmid assisting. Esther circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Kohler on Thursday afternoon May 28 with Mrs. Ruby Benson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Rachael
Fred Berg
Lulu Schmid
Esther
Robert Kohler
Ruby Benson
Hackmanns and Evanses Visited West Union and Clinton
Mr and Mrs Carl Hackmann were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Hugo Hackmanno in West Union. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Evans of Clinton were weekend guests of Mrs Grace. Evans and the Arthur Lantz family were mentioned in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hackmann
Hugo Hackmanno
West Union
Kenneth Evans
Clinton
Grace. Evans
Arthur Lantz
Clock repair decision saves Lucas County funds
The Lucas County Court House clock failed and a factory expert estimated 1100 dollars to repair. The board of supervisors instead authorized local workers to manufacture new clock hands for 25 dollars and restore operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas County Court House
Board of Supervisors
Goat interrupts bowling in Clarion alley
Stray billy goat wandered into a Clarion bowling alley and halted play after being lost from a truck. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roberts with family and Alan Wenger accompanied Christine Means to Hazelton to visit her mother, Mrs. Leslie Means, who underwent surgery at University Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Means is Roberts' sister. the Roberts are caring for Christine during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Leonard Roberts
Alan Wenger
Christine Means
Hazelton
Leslie Means
University Hospital
Iowa City
Elgin Canning Factory Starts Asparagus Pack
May 21 inductees from Fayette County named for volunteer service include Giordon Smock Wadena Gerald Gage Fayette Leonard Myers Waucoma Oneld Yauslin Clermont Conrad Wessels Waterloo Robert Fridley Sumner Elwin Bird Aurora Edward Jenkins Oelwein and Joseph O'Brien of Oelwein as part of the asparagus packing start at Elgin canning plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Giordon E. Smock
Wadena
Gerald E. Gage
Fayette
Leonard P. Myers
Waucoma
Oneld G. Yauslin
Clermont
Conrad W. Wessels
Waterloo
Robert J. Fridley
Sumner
Elwin W. Bird
Aurora
Edward L. Jenkins
Oelwein
Joseph E. O'Brien
Trial Run At Elgin Asparagus Plant Monday Afternoon
The Elgin Asparagus Corp conducted a Monday afternoon trial run, packing several hundred cans for testing before regular production begins. Only one line was ready for packing initially, with additional lines expected to be harvest-ready in days. The plant added new machinery including a cutter, inspection belt, washing tray, wire baskets, four retorts, hot wash, plumping and blanching steps, followed by cold water, then 15 minutes of cooking at 248 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Aspargus Corp
Elgin Canning Company
W S C S Elects Officers At Thursday Meeting
The W. S. C. S. met at the church last Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Max Thoma Mrs. H. H. Wolf Mrs. C. J. Robinson and Nichols Martie. Officers for the ensuing year include President Mrs. John Tillotson Vice President Mrs. Charles Wenger Recording Sec Mrs. R. P. Strauch Promotion Sec Mrs. Leo Schori Treasurer Mrs. Gawyrence Knudtson Missionary Sec Mrs. E. G. Steinman Christian Social Relations Mrs. Lyle Lighit p and Mrs. Robert Wilson Sec. of Student Work Mrs. G. J. Mosby Sec. of Children's Work Mrs. L. L. Kiple Sec. of Spiritual Work Mrs. Thomas E. Howard Literature and Publications Mrs. H. H. Wolf Supply Work Mrs. W. J. Grove. Remarks on the meeting were given by Mam s H. D. Yack John Tillottson E. G. Steinman and Charles Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdms
Max Thoma
H. H. Wolf C. J. Robinson
Nichols Martie
Herbert Dummermuth
John Tillotson
Charles ‘Wenger
R. P. Strauch
Leo Schori
Hospital to Home and Family Visits Pass Week
Mrs. Joan Metzger returned home Wednesday from University Hospital in Jawa City after a medical stay. The Orth family, DeW Weldon with meningitis, visited Rochester to be with him as he improves. Albert Schupbach came home Saturday from Postville hospital feeling better. Rev. E. G. Steinman underwent major surgery in Rochester and is reported in satisfactory condition. Mrs. Lew Gruver also returned from University Hospital. Weekend guests included the Senknier and Leake families from St Paul and Des Plaines, with other relatives visiting Mary Keiser’s home for Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Metzger
University Hospital
Jawa City
Albert Schupbach
Postville Hospital
Steinman
E. G. Steinman
Colonial Hospital
Rochester
Minn
G. H. Senknier
St. Paul
W. H. Leake
Des. Plaines
Max Lehman
C. L. Huisinga
Paulette
Aplington
Harry Keiser
Chicago
Mary Keiser
Elgin Baseball Beats Arlington In Muddy Rainy Game
Elgin defeated Arlington 5 to 2 at Elgin on April 29 in a very muddy contest as rain saturated the field. Last week Elgin won 13 to 4 against Mar Mac in the sectional at Monona, then lost 8 to 0 to Monona in the final round. Wes ton allowed three scattered hits in the Monona loss as Elgin totaled seven hits in the Mar Mac win and five in the Arlington game, bringing their season to five wins and three losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Arlington
Monona
Weston
Death of Fred Schneider Funeral services held for 76
Funeral services for Fred Schneider, 76, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Apostolic church east of Rigin with burial in the nearby cemetery. Mr. Schneider died shortly before midnight Sunday, May 10, after months of failing health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schneider
Apostolic Church
Rigin
Ms. Schneider
Homer Simpson Emerges as Rising High School Baseball Talent
Extra high school player Robert Simpson trails Mickey Mantle comparisons after a remarkable 2376 foot home run in a recent game. The blast drew favorable comparisons to the big league star Mickey Owen from years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Robert Simpson
Mickey Mantle
Mickey ‘Owen
Three More Mrs Corner Accidents Reported in Greene County
Three additional serious crashes near Jefferson are noted on the Danger Hill route. Local families named Schupbach and Sieleman are listed among Sunday visitors and guests, joining gatherings with relatives in Monona Postville Clermont Gelwein Strawberry Point DeKalb and further at the Howard homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Jefferson
Danger Hill
Herman Schupbach
Richard
Postville
Wm. Schupbach
Karen
Marsha
Monona
Myr
Robert Sieleman
Greg
Jay
Gelwein
Gorden Schupbach
Clermont
Jwere
Anna Schupbach
Reuben Schupbach
Anna ‘Schupbach
Sielemans
Clarence Kohls
Strawberry Point
Wm. Kohls
Carla Hackmann
Archie Howard
Robert Howard
DeKalb, al
Thomas E. Howard
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Wadena News
Thomas Foxwell
Cary Registered
Interstate Power Co
Max Medberry
Wm. A. Dummermuth
Harold Or
Lillian Kimball
Brooklyn
N. Y
Albia
Wm. Nicholas
Mason City
Grundy Center
Nicholas
Reelect Chairman
Sen
Vay C. Colburn
Harlan
Legislative Budget and
Oleo
Baptist Mission Society Meeting
Legion
Elgin Canning Factory
W.s.cs
Marjorie
Evelyn
Nancy Orth
Herold Orth
Orths
Weldon
SS Mary’s Hospital
Lew Gruver
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