Wadena Community News and Notices
Local church schedules Masses at St Joseph's and notes on the radar observer program. Social columns include visits from Cedar Rapids and Vinton families, a Fayette farm banquet, a bake sale planned by the W M A, and many local guests. The American Legion Auxiliary reports donations, clothing aid, and hospital talks with leaders visiting from Iowa City and New Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Telecky
Cedar Rapids
D. T. Smith
Vinton
John Telecky
Howard Shaffer
John de Erickson
Wilder Mattocks
G. W. Alderson
Arthur Herrling
James Probert
Farm ‘Bureau
Fayette
Mike Tynan
David
Omaha
Nebr
Otto Herrling
W. F. Moore
Bert Sackett
Luana
Clifton
John Frey
Warren Frey
West Union
Archie Wheeler
Lindy Frey
Will Frey
Moore Implement
Frederick Humphrey
N. A
Daryl E. Westcott
BUC Biry
A. Bn
APO
Seattle
Wash
P. Kelger
St. Paul
Maggie ‘Cook
Albert Cook
Marengo
John Cook
Lamont
Walter Cook
Harley Betts
Strawberry Point
Bert Cook
Arlington
Edwin Humphrey
Waterloo
Sharon Duckett
Stanley
Fred Hetzel
Lorretta Mattocks
Mdms
James Wilson
J. R. Wood
Johnnie Erickson
J. O. Probert
Mabel Johnson
Ole Johnson
Dawson Clark
William Corkery
Flossie Woshell
Luther Crandall
J. ©. Probert
Werner
Aylsworth
Baraboo
Wis
Charles Aylsworth
Paul Newton
Oelwein
Des Moines
Bill Aylsworth
James Fennell
Sterling
Cole
Harley Chapman
Harry Chapman
Mrée
Elsie Chapman
Bert Aylaworth
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Veterans’ ‘Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
Clark
Allen Robinson
Veigh
New Hampton
Race For Governor Getting Hotter Daily
The gubernatorial race tightens as Kenneth A. Evans attacks Governor Beardsley on income tax issues and flood control, labeling Beardsley as the official behind the audit. Beardsley defends his record while W. H. Nicholas eyes gains with measured counterpunches ahead of voting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth A. Evans
William 5. Beardsley
Evans
Beardsley
W. H. Nicholas
Nicholas
Paigner
Service awards for state selective service volunteers
Several towans who have served the state selective service system without compensation have received length of service awards. Ten years honored include Gerald A. Royal and James W. Hall of Des Moines and Hollis Horrabin of Ottumwa. Five years honored include Sherman L. Olson of Denison, Dr. O. C. Buxton of Webster City, Dr. David F. Shaw of Britt, and Dr. Douglas H. Brown of Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Gerald A. Royal
James ‘W. Hall
Des Moines
Hollis Horrabin
Ottumwa
Sherman L. Olson
Denison
O. C. Buxton
Webster City
David F. Shaw
Britt
Douglas H. Brown
Forest City
Insurance rate hikes eyed by Iowa officials
Iowa insurers plan increased premiums for personal injury and property damage liability on private autos. Commissioner Charles Fisher says applications are expected as losses rose over the past year. Rate increases were authorized last September ranging from 11 to 17 percent. The National Catholic Rural Life conference urges conservation to curb flood damage, urging action where water falls across farms and woodlots in the watershed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fisher
Iowa
Towa
National Catholic ‘Rural Life Conference
Progress Club Meeting at Steele Home in Oelwein
Progress Club members gathered in Oelwein last Tuesday evening for a picnic supper at LeRoy Steele's home. Claude King of Oelwein entertained with a travelog detailing his United States trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Martin Minnihan Hurt in Tractor Upset
Martin Minnihan of Highland township was badly injured when his tractor toppled backward onto him while plowing a steep ditch Tuesday morning. Neighbors freed him and he was taken to Xavier hospital Dubuque with a broken left leg in four places and multiple bruises. no internal injuries were reported. He is in room 425 at Xavier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Minnihan
Highland Township
Elgin Study Club Hosts Meeting and Reports
Entertain Study Club leaders Mrs Belva Snyder and Mrs Leota Welch hosted the Elgin Study Club last Tuesday at Mrs Snyder's home. The program included Roll Call, All Out for Freedom, and reports on the county convention held in Arlington on April 30. The club voted to donate to the Red Cross and cancer fund, and the annual library meeting re elected all officers, closing the year. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva Snyder
Leota Welch
Elgin Study Club
Claude A. Putman
Verna Robinson
Federation
Irene Yack
Gladys Grimes
Bernice Falk
Arlington
Red Cross and Cancer Fund
Peter Luchsinger Dies Suddenly at 68 Near Elgin
Peter Luchsinger, 68, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his farm home about a mile south of Elgin. Funeral services are planned for Friday at 1:30 at Mueh lethaler funeral home and 2:00 at the Baptist Church with Rev. Arthur Ittermann officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Luchsinger
Elgin
Muehlethaler
Baptist Church
Arthur Ittermann
Oma Lee’s Beauty Shop Sets Monday Closure
Oma Lee’s Beauty Shop will close every Monday starting May 19 until further notice. Please schedule appointments accordingly. Oma Lee Butikofer presents the notice to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Lee
Oma Lee Butikofer
Social Hour Club Meeting May 7 at Mrs Gilson's Home
Mrs. Harry Gilson entertained the Social Hour Club at her home May 7 with 17 members and four guests from West Union. Mrs. Earl Kiple read a poem, other readings included "A Son Remembers" and "Mother's Little Helper," take away bingo and a plant exchange followed by lunch. Mrs. Clifton Powell to host in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gilson
Elmer Nelson
Guy Whitford
West Union
H. H. Gilbertson
Donald Gilson
Earl Kiple
Herbert Ash
Woodrow Reed
Clifton Powell
Local Banks Closed All Day Next Tuesday
The Elgin State Bank and its Wadena office and the Farmers Savings Bank Clermont will be closed all day Tuesday May 20 to allow officers and employees to attend the annual meeting of Group 4 of the Iowa Bankers Association at West Union. Please arrange banking accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Wadena
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Iowa Bankers’ Assn
West Union
Elgin
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set For May 22
The Legion Auxiliary will hold its meeting on Thursday May 22 and urges strong attendance. Members will prepare sprays for Memorial Day with hostesses Sadie DeSart Esther Kiple Eleanor Loftsgard Opal Luce and Ellen Mason assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Sadie ‘DeSart
Esther Kiple
Eleanor Loftsgard
Opal Luce
Ellen Mason
Electric Milker Cooler Cheaper Than Water
Town dairymen face higher costs as water coolers lose edge to electric milk coolers. An ad-like note claims electric milk coolers offer cheaper, cleaner, easier milk and cream cooling. Also mentions Rudy Possehl family visiting El kader in Sunday supper.
Improve Church Basement Improvement at St Pauls Meth Church
The Women of St Pauls Methodist Church praise a new Kentile block floor in the dining room and kitchen. Installation was donated, a local trucker covered freight, and the material was sold at cost, keeping expenses low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Meth[ease Church
Farmer Businessmen Banquet at Fayette
The Fayette Farm Bureau meeting featured Rex Conn, farm editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, addressing members and guests after a dinner. Attendees from the area included Herbert Ash, Gordon Mosby, R.A. Crider, Hilder Gilbertson, Paul Zurbriggen, Otis Rothlisberger, Geo. Falk, Lawrence Gehring, Harold Strong, Reynoeld Strong, Lyle Light, and James Hermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Payette
Rex Conn
Cedar Rapids
Many Livestock Die of Poisons
Wet corn and poisonous plant shoots pose spring hazards that can kill hundreds of young pigs and other livestock in Iowa. Farmers urged to guard against cocklebur shoots fruit sprays and other seasonal dangers to reduce losses.
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Iowa
Legion Meeting Tuesday May 20 Plans Memorial Day
Legion members are holding a meeting Tuesday May 20 to arrange Memorial Day activities. Mr and Mrs G H Senkler and family of St Paul Minnesota were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Max Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Jacob Schneider
G. H. Senkler
St. Paul, Minn
Max Lehman
To Let Bridge Contract in June
The Elgin Community Club will meet at the Legion hall Monday evening May 19 at 6 30. After dinner and business, a film of Elgin s 1949 homecoming and another general interest film will be shown. Progress on the 1952 homecoming will be summarized and other plans discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Legion Hall
Elgins
Plan Changes For Turley River Bridge Spur Concrete Spans
County engineer A. D. Finch says the Turley river bridge contract will be let in June instead of October due to steel shortages. Plans shifted from three span I beam to four span reinforced concrete arches, totaling 340 feet with a 22 foot roadway. Project funded as a county farm to market under state supervision with some federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Finch
Echo
Iowa Highway Commission
Turley River
Rev Theo Dons to Sterling College Staff
Rev Theo Dons of Ellenwood Kansas resigns as pastor of the Baptist church August 1 to become executive assistant to Sterling College president. He will handle public relations, public speaking dates, student interviews and publication supervision. Dons served 12 years at Ellenwood after posts in Cleveland Ohio and Forest Park Illinois and was a general evangelist for his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Dons
Ellenwood
Kans
Baptist Church
Sterling College
Dons
Cleveland
Ohio
Forest Park
Ill
Hospitalized and Returned Residents Share Health News
Mrs Wilbur Leh man of Waucoma reports her sister Mrs Louis Schafer of West Bend has been a patient at a Rochester Minnesota hospital for three weeks. Mrs Nelle Reusser returned home from Rochester after about three months following major surgery. Chas Gruver at Colonial hospital Rochester is better with appetite improving and tubes removed. Earl Carpenter injured knee at Clermont Airport and sought x rays after a week and a half of home care. John Falk spent about 40 minutes outside, the first time in ten weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Wilbur Lehman
Waucoma
Louis Schafer
West Bend
Rochester, Minn
Nelle Reusser
L. L. Kiple
Shirley Reusser
Chas
Gruver
Colonial Hospital
Earl Carpenter
Clermont
John Falk
Time for Calyx Spray for Orchard Protection
When 90 percent of petals have fallen from apple trees apply calyx spray to control apple scab codling moth plum curculio and brown rot on all fruit trees.
Elgin Fire Crew Responds To Chimney Fire At Grover Home
West Elgin Wednesday morning fire call to the Wm Grover residence for a chimney fire caused smoke damage but little structural loss. Supper guests attending Mother's Day at the Louis Lehman home included Mr and Mrs Albert Schupbach Ruth Lena Schupbach and the George Schupbach family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Wm. Grover
West Elgin
Louis Lehman
Albert Schupbach
Ruth and
Lena Schupbach
George Schupbach
Homebound service week notes and calls home
A series of brief notices from servicemen reporting home calls for Mother’s Day and upcoming returns. Cpl Uriel Gehring visited his parents in Missouri, Navy sailor Robert Hanson connected from Alaska, Jack Henson spoke with family from Memphis, and Willard J. Martin Jr. is listed in Germany. Bud Becker faces Army examination in Des Moines, William Dennler on Koji Island guarding Red prisoners, Burdette L. Anderson and Marvin Perry receive new addresses, Vernon Wedo from Japan plans return by May 15, and Wayne Marquette joins his parents in West Union for the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanson
Navy
Alaska
Kodiak Island
Jack Henson
Memphis
Tenn
Japan
Pic
Vernon Wedo
Wayne Marquette
West Union
Vernon
Lee Marquette
Visit to Margie Dennler Includes Local Play
Mrs Louis Dennler and Mrs Thom as Pollock with Deon visited Margie Dennler in Dubuque Friday. They returned Saturday while Deon stayed until Sunday. Miss Dennler played the lead in Merchant of Venice and was chosen May Queen at Dubuque U May fetes on May 5. Mrs Ethel Kohler guests of Russel Kohler at Waterloo and attended the Ice Vogues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dennler
Thomas Pollock
Deon
Dubuque
Margie Dennler
Miss Dennler
U. May
Ethel Kohler
Russel Kohler
Waterloo
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Wadena News
St. Joseph's Church
Obervers Corps
Air Force
Steele Home
Martin Minihan
Mel Kohler
Lyle Light
West Union Cafe
Mr. Kohler
Emil Moore
Leonard
Orville
William Moore
Clarence Moore
Reuben Christen
Ida Christen
The
Rudy Possehl
Elkader
Oscar P Frieden
Legion Meeting
Rudolph Hess
Scotland
U.S
Mexico
Lewis, Clark
Louisiana Territory
Air Wacs
Joan of Arc
H. C. Pictures
Lil
Myrtle Medberry
Illyria
Festville Hospital
Cpl
Uriel Gehring
Fort Leonard Wood
J.M. Gehring
Camp
Willard J. Martin, Jr
New York
N. Y
Willard Martin
Freising
Germany
Ra Fa
Bud” Becker
Louis Becker
Mee
Koji Island
Wm. P. Dennler
Korean Front
Ben Dennies
Burdette L. Anderson
Marvin L. Perry
U. S. Naval Amphibious Base
Coronado
San Diego
Calif
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