Wadena News Women’s Guild Meets and Community Notes
The Presbyterian Church Women’s Guild met with twenty members and a guest, appointing Isindy Frey as secretary to fill a vacancy. Sophia Johnson joined. committees formed for Memorial Day and June 15 alumni banquets. Twenty pounds of cards prepared for Korea. new dishes ordered. Eighth grade graduation seen, with twenty graduates and seniors addressed by Mr. Paul Moon. Local social updates include visitors, club evenings, Memorial Day program, and library reopenings with Chi Anedau bake sale proceeds.
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Women's Guild
Women’s Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Mia
Lyle Patterson
Francis Daugtren
Jim Gilchrist
Isindy Frey
Etta Everetts
Orville Corbin
Sophia Johnson
Arthur Herrling
Mdms
Luther Crandall
Will Frey
Madge Murray
Ben Chaze
Earl Livingston
Bill Probert
Sid Corbin
Charles Winter
Jim Prober
Richard Ott
Leone Popenhagen
Kitchen
Mdme
Crandall
Herrling
Milo Oldfather
Leo Herriman
Molris
Jim Probert
Lindyrey
Popenhagen
Gilchrist
Winter
Don Gardner
Korea
Winters
Jim Wilson
Lena Aeschliman
Libby Kelly
Juleena Aeschliman
Douglas ‘Aylsworth
Gerald Bond
Colleen Corbin
Timothy Corkery
David Cousins
Robert Crow
Janet DeWald
Carl Erickson Dean Jennings
Hileen Jones
Erma Pritchard
Dennis Schaffer
Thomas Sniffin
Wayne Woshell
Jeraldine Wescott
Richard Wheeler
Nancy Whittenbaugh
Barbara Yearous
Morris Putney
Paul Moon
Davenport
Gene Aylsworth
Della Davis
Joyce DeCook
Leigh Erickson
Greg Everett
Keith Everett
James Rubens
Jimmy Murphy
Raymond Pritchard
Large Spencer
Arlene Voshell
Erry Whittenbaugh
Brinderice Wein
Priederich
Elgin
Lyle Ruhens
Robert Haecock
Waterloo
Tom Sniffin
Joyce Erickson
Northfield
Minn
Johnnie Erickson
Flossie Woshell
Little Eight
Fayette
Wadena
Presbyterian Church
Chi Anedau
Chi Aneday
Lyle Rubens
Notice on Memorial Day Week Publication Schedule
The Publishers warn all copy and advertising for next week must be dated one day earlier due to Memorial Day. The notice advises readers and staff to plan accordingly.
Investigate Highway Commission Activities
The Iowa weekly release reviews state probes into highway operations. It notes consolidation of investigations by the attorney general and legislative panel, plus Gov. Loveless probe aided by federal officials. Political implications for 1958 elections are explored with possible gubernatorial contenders and party shifts. An audit shows ISC costs and capital funds, while highway maps face a larger print run. Also covered are GOP lieutenant governor W H Nicholas's altered office hours and Loveless stance on state employment, plus a marriage engagement notice for Shirley Ann Howard and Donald Dominy.
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Iowa
Legislative Investigation Committee
Herschel Loveless
Loveless
Highway Commission
PBI
Legislative Investigating Unit
ISC
Iowa State College
State Auditor's Office
GOP
W. H. Nicholas
State House
Nicholas
LeAnna Frieden Named Elgin Queen for Falh Anniversary
LeAnna Frieden daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi Frieden was selected as Elgin queen for Falh Motors 25th Anniversary Celebration in Pastville A luncheon will honor her on Thursday May 23 at 145 p m A parade featuring eight northeast Town school queens will proceed with open convertibles while some girls decide whether to select an overall queen for the event
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LeAnna Frieden
Levi Frieden
Elgin
Falh Motor Company
Pastville
LeAnna
Northeast Town School
Fayette County Soil Conservation District Meets May 13
The Fayette County Soil Conservation District held its monthly meeting on May 13. New local cooperators approved include George Butikofer and L. F. Becker from Elgin, and Carlin and Wolf from Clermont.
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Fayette County
Mission Federation Elects Officers
Mrs Roland Danielson of Ridgway was elected president of Decorah Circuit Woman Missionary Federation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at their spring convention held at Big Canoe Lutheran Church near Decorah. Other officers reelected were Mrs Sven Hesla Waterville vice president Mrs Ralph Hogg Washington Prairie secretary and Mrs Norman Howe Ridgway treasurer.
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Roland Danielson
Ridgeway
Decorah Circuit
Woman's Missionary Federation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Big Canoe Lutheran Church
Decorah
Sven Hesla
Waterville
Ralph Hogg
Washington Prairie
Norman Howe
Iowa Livestock Report Shows April Increases Across Sectors
The Iowa crop and livestock reporting service notes milk production up six percent in April year over year and egg output up six percent, with pasture at 85 percent of normal on May 1. Farrowing in April matched last year though well below the ten year average. Hatchery chick production fell about 11 percent from 1956 and 15 percent from the five year average, a factor likely to lift egg and poultry prices next season.
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Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa
Hereford Sale Set For June 4 In Decorah
The Northeast Iowa Hereford Breeders Association will hold its annual consign ment sale in Decorah on June 4. Cattle of all ages will be offered by fourteen breeders from northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. Local breeders include H. W. Helms & Song and Gerald Shaffer.
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Northeast Iowa
Decorah
Iowa
Minnesota
H. W. Helms & Song
Gerald Shaffer
Poppies On Sale Here Saturday
Mrs. George Nickels, poppy chairman, announces the American Legion Auxiliary sale will be held in Elgin on Saturday May 25. The poppy is a traditional tribute to remember heroes and support disabled veterans. Auxiliary members will sell the poppies. Remember Poppy Day and wear a poppy.
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George Nickels
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin
American Legion and Auxiliary
Elgin is Still Her Home Town
Mrs. Libbie Bucher of Kansas City Kansas writes from 4134 Eaton Street that Elgin remains her home and she enjoys keeping up with town changes such as the new high school. She notes many familiar names stay in memory and lists long-time residents who keep in touch.
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C. J. Mulford
Ill and Hospitalized and Local School Music Festival
Mrs Walter Durscher traveled to Rochester Minnesota for therapy after burns sustained months earlier. Mr Durscher accompanied her. Jeri Martin was taken to Postville Hospital for an appendectomy. Martin Hanson entered Decorah Hospital as medical patient. Davenport junior high and elementary music festival held March 29 30 with 550 students. D Aene Desmond earned an A rating as part of the 5th grade brass section, granddaughter of H D Yack.
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Rochester Minn
Walter Durscher
Rochester
Minn
Dursener
Jeri
Lyle Martin
Postville Hospital
Davenport
D'Aene Desmond
H. D. Yack
Legion Hall Report Due May 30 With Dress Uniforms If Possible
Legion Commander urges all Legionaires to report to the Legion hall by 11 o clock on May 30 and wear uniforms if possible. Harry Cole, Action, was hospitalized after his left hand caught in a washing machine wringer. his third finger fractured in two places.
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Legion Hall
Legion
Harry Cole
Towa cattle feeders hear reports at Hey Day Ames
Iowa State College hosts the annual Cattle Feeders Hey Day in Ames on June 11. Outstanding cattlemen from other states will present reports and discuss industry developments with local producers. The event aims to share techniques, price trends, and feeding strategies.
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Towa
Iowa State College
Ames
Plan Road Work South of Elgin
Howard K. Boyle received a Certificate of Merit from the USDA Soil Conservation Service for 1956 work as work unit conservationist and soil conservation aid. He joined Fayette County District in 1949 and, at the district commissioners meeting, was praised for completing nine basic farm plans and high application of conservation practices during 1956.
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Howard K. Boyle
United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Boyle
Fayette County
Surveyors Conduct Soil Tests on County Road Route
County surveyors are performing soil tests along the Elgin to Rothlisberger corners stretch on Tank Road. The tests are for records only. no immediate road work is planned. Finch notes the segment is the county’s toughest to maintain, and plans to grade and surface the road past the John Howard Sr. farm from 56 to the hill top this summer, with the hill walked in winter.
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Elgin
Rothlisberger Corners
Finch
John Howard
Pleasant Valley 4-H Club Meets At Janet Gehring Home
Pleasant Valley Idlenots 4-H Club met at Janet Gehring’s home on Tuesday night May 14. Programs included a clothing demonstration by Marian and Janet, a talk on care of shoes by Lois, and a health talk on hands and feet by Dorothy. Lois Clark named junior better groomed girl for rally day. Barbara Pritchard chosen to go to state convention. club votes to send 3 dollars to National Youth Exchange.
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Pleasant Valley Idlenots
Janet ‘Gehring
Marian
Janet
Lois
Dorothy
Lois Clark
Barbara Pritchard
Bank Meeting Friday in Iowa area
The Iowa Bankers Association Group 4 annual meeting will be held in Oelwein on Friday May 1 24. Elgin State Bank Elgin and Farmers Savings Bank Clermont will open at 4:00 am and close at 10:00 am in Fayette County. Arrange banking accordingly.
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Iowa Bankers’ Association
Oelwein
Fayette County
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
May rainfall totals exceed two inches in local period
Rainfall from May 1 to May 20 measured 2.13 inches, with eight showers starting May 9 adding .58 inch. F C Muehlethaler later reported .87 inch fell Monday night for a monthly total of 3.1 inches, followed by another heavy shower Tuesday afternoon.
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F.C. Muehlethaler
Salvation Army Drive Goes Slow
G. J. Mosby, chairman of the local Salvation Army annual drive for funds says substantial work remains. If you missed the circular letter there is still time to contribute. Mail your donation to Mr Mosby at the bank. Part of the funds stay local for emergencies. Administered by a local committee.
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G. J. Mosby
Chm
Salvation Army
Mr.Mosby
Wadena Arlington Road Work Progress Near Finish
Co. Engineer Finch said around three weeks remain on the Wadena to Arlington four corners trading job. Once done the county will surface the road and reopen to traffic. The large bridge won’t be finished yet but the old bridge will serve as a detour.
Turkey Dinner Tonight at Wadena Legion Hall
A final reminder for a turkey dinner to be served at the Wadena Legion hall Thursday evening May 23. The event is sponsored by both the Legion and Auxiliary and promises economical, effective fundraising support.
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Wadena Legion Hall
The
Legion
Auxiliary
Tabithas Entertain The Tabitha Society Mother's Day Program
Tabithas entertain guests at a Baptist church program Thursday afternoon for Mother's Day. Mrs Alfred Baechler opened with a welcome and poem Home and Mother. Devotions by Mrs Fred Muehthal er followed by Faith of Our Mothers. Music included reader Mrs Keith Thoma and Mrs Leo Lehman, My's Ross James, Mrs Raymond Boleyn, a vocal solo by Mrs Lester Wenger, a duet by Mrs Alfred Baechler and Mrs Harry Johnson, and a Krueger sisters quartet. Afterward lunch was served at decorated tables for seven members and guests hosted by Mrs Fred Schaer, Kenton Krueger, Leon Jacob, Lorence Muchlethal r, and Appie Schroeder.
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Tabitha Society
The
Baptist Church
Alfred Baechler
Fred C. Muehlethaler
Keith Thoma Reader
Leo ‘Lehman
Ross James
Raymond Boleyn
Voval Solo
Lester Wenger
Alfred ‘Baechler
Harry Johnson
Krueger
Mdms
Fred Schaer
Kenton Krueger
Leon Jacob
Lorence Muchlethal
R and
Appie Schroeder
Soil Stewardship Week Observed Across United States
May 26 to June 2 marks Soil Stewardship Week nationwide announced by Wayland Frederick, Clayton County Soil Conservation District chairman. A tour for pastors will begin May 24 at Elkader and end at the Wayland Frederick farm near Arlington with lunch and fishing opportunities.
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United States
Wayland Frederick
Clayton County
Soil Conservation District
Elkader
Wayland Frederick Farm
Arlington
Frederick Farm
New Cars Registered in multiple listings in Clermont and Elgin
Registered vehicle records show owners Chas M Ruth E Ruinngeh Arlington with a Chevrolet sedan Gerald E Shaffer Elaine Pontiac four door Evelyn G Olson Clermont Chevrolet coupe and Real Estate transfers Leonard Olson Amelia Olson Thompson Add Clermont H Wall and wife to Robert Falb Forbes 2nd Add Elgin with Lot details in jurisdictional parcels.
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Chas, M
Ruth E. Ruinngeh
Arlington
Gerald E. Shaffer
Elain
Evelyn G. Olson
Leonard Olson
Big catch reported in Iowa City by Corydon angler
In Iowa City Ted Cobb of Corydon landed a large early season trout weighing 26 pounds and measuring about 79.5 inches in length, marking a standout catch for the region.
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Iowa City
Ted Cobb
Corydon
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Wadena News
Investigate Highway Commission
Iowa Press Association
Town Highway Commission
State Printing Board
Republicn
Archie E. Howard
Shirley Ann
Donald Dominy
H. L. Dominy
Estherville
Miss Howard
Postville
Dominy
Shirley Ann Howard
Mission Federation
Hereford Sale
Opportunity
Gunder Cemetery
Turkey River
Apostolic Cemetery
Elgin Park
Advancement of Colors
American Legion
John Vanderbeck
Robert Kohler
John Tillotson
Clarence Schori
Edward Klingman
Linda Stephenson
Elgin Cemetery
Martin Hanson
Decorah Hospital
Legionaires
Pleasant Valley
Idlenots
Arlington Road
Tabithas Entertain
Brix Pavison
Te Ae Ohra
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