High School Awards and Class of 1951 Recitals
The Class of 1951 held awards and diploma presentations with dignitaries, a recessional led by Mr. M G Hardy, and ushers JoAnn Davis and Robert DeCook. The Presbyterian Women's Group entertained at Mrs Roy Leonhart's home with devotions by Mrs Arthur Herring. Twelve members and five guests attended, with reports on the Presbytery meeting delivered by Mrs Will Frey, Mrs James Wilson, and Mrs Earl Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telecky
Mir
Winter
G. W. Ukena
Mrg
S. Hardy
JoAnn’ Davis
Robert DeCook
Robert Bond
Charles Corkery
Lauren Everett
Arthur Gould
Sawin Jenings
Dalé .Patterson
Joseph
Schitka, Jr
Roy
Leonhart
John Telecky
Arthur Herring
Will Frey
James Wilson
Earl Cooley
Iowa Legislature Moves on State Appointments and Road Repairs
The report outlines remaining gubernatorial appointments to state boards and the upcoming creation of a state personnel director under new law. It notes two conservation commission appointments rejected by the senate, and a comptroller appointing the personnel director. Also covered are planned Iowa road surveys, funding proposals, and a new vocational shop project at Eldora’s boys training school following a March fire. Includes Kenneth Schoni’s return from Korea and family travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S4th
General Assembly
Senate
Commission
Ray Johnson
State Tax Commission
Iowa
Eldora
Page
New Fee Schedule Doubles Court Office Costs in Fay ette
Court costs rise after secretary of state's office fee changes take effect May 14 in Fay ette county. Increases include law suits from 2 to 4 dollars, birth certificates 50 cents to 1 dollar, marriage licenses 1.50 to 3 dollars, and transcripts at 20 cents per 100 words. Recorder fees rise for instruments up to 400 words from 50 cents to 1 dollar, trade names 25 cents to 1 dollar, chattel mortgages 25 to 50 cents, and farm registrations 1 to 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Secretary of State
Fayette County
Recorder
Birthday Surprise Celebrates Mrs Gus Krueger Husband
Mrs. Gus Krueger hosted a surprise birthday party at her home Sunday evening with five tables of rock for entertainment. Honoree was her husband. High score honors went to Mrs. Edward Krueger and Lester Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Krueger
Edward Krueger
Lester Wenger
Lawrence Gehring Jr Returns From Korea on Leave
Lawrence Gehring Jr arrives home Friday after service in Korea and will take a ten day leave before being stationed in Waterloo. His father Lawrence Gehring Sr and mother Grace Gehring met him in Marshalltown, part of the trip completed by plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Everting
Korea
Waterloo
Lawrence Gehring
Grace
Marshalltown
Our Boys in Service Addresses Record Military Personnel
A compiled notice lists addresses for service members and family updates. Pfc James Bovis of Embry Riddle Ay Florida receives mail at Oph Locka. Pf. Leslie L Pulfer of Oceanside writes of gunnery duties at Camp Irvin and June 1 landing operations. Russell D Larson FA U S Naval Station Pac Resort Tacoma Washington is also noted. Albert Butikofer reports pneumonia hospitalization at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Duane Pinney Jr heads to Des Moines for Navy physical after high school and Capper Hatchery work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Bovis
James Bovis
Embry-Riddle Sch
Oph. Locka
Florida
Leslie L. Pulfer
Oceanside
Calif
Camp Irvin
Marines
Navy
Marine Airforce
MRTC
BAMC
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Mrco
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Duane
Waterloo
Des Moines
U. S
Capper Hatchery
Ludlow Buttermaker Tops Butter Score at District Meet
Ludlow Buttermaker led the butter contest with 94 percent and took first place at the buttermakers meeting held last Thursday in Ludlow. Myron Deckman of Monona placed second with 94 percent as about seventy attendees joined a dinner at St. Paul’s Methodist church. District 1 business session convened at the creamery in late afternoon while the women were entertained at the Louis Lehman home. Iowa Buttermakers association holds monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Monrose
Ludlow
Myron Deckman
Monona
St. Paul's Methodist’ Church
District 1
Creamery
Louis Lehman
Iowa Buttermakers’ Association
Firemen Fire School Invited for Fayette County
Fayette County firemen are invited to a four week fire school starting June 7 at Fayette. Instructor Chas Locke of Iowa State College will teach equipment handling pumper operation department organization and maintenance. Classes run Thursdays 7 30 to 10 30 p.m. Certificates of attendance will be issued to those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette
Chas, Locke
Iowa State College
Please Get News and Ads Early Next Week Memorial Day Schedule
The note requests all news and ads be submitted one day earlier than usual to maintain the regular publication schedule for next week when Memorial Day falls on Wednesday. It emphasizes coordinating submissions to fit the early deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uat
Three Church Meeting At Elgin May 28
The Elgin area hosts the annual meeting of three churches Elgin Illyria and Clermont on May 28 led by Dr. H Hughes Dill district superintendent from Dubuque. Church officers will present annual summaries of their work and the gathering emphasizes the shared ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Eirewit
I Ilyria
Clermont
H. Hughes Dill
Dubuque
Illyria
Buy a Poppy Saturday Wear it Proudly
The bright red poppy from the American Legion Auxiliary honors war dead from Argonne to Korea. Proceeds support veterans and their families as the auxiliary, with Camp Fire Girls assistance, conducts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Argonne
Korea
Elgin Lutheran Bible School Opens May 24
The Elgin Lutheran Bible School will open Monday May 24 in the Lutheran building next to Capper Hatchery. All school age children are invited to attend. Mrs. Lyle Martin will be the instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Bible School
Capper Hatchery
Lyle Martin
Masonic Communication Set for June 12 14
About 1000 Masonic delegates and visitors are expected in Des Moines for the 107th annual communication of the lodge. The yearly school of instruction will be held June 8 9 and 21 prior to the Grand Lodge sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A Lodge of Town
Grand Lodge
ONeill Purchases Building Lots
Mr and Mrs Chas ONeill have bought four building lots from Mr and Mrs D O Doan. The lots lie north of the Doan residence facing Switch Street and measure 100 by 100 feet. The new owners plan to build a home within a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. O'Neill
Mrr
D. O. Doan
Doan
Switch Street
Egents
Littleport Edges Elgin In Close Sunday Contest
Elgin lost a tight game to Littleport on the local lot as Littleport scored three runs in the first half of the eighth after seven scoreless innings. Erickson allowed five hits and seven strikeouts while Littleport’s pitcher fanned four. Elgin finished with four hits and six errors. Next Sunday games list Eigin at Volga, Littleport at Edgewood, Arlington at Garns Villa, and a local gathering at Archie Howard home.
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Elgin
Littleport
Erickson
Eigin
Volga
Edgewood
Arlington
Garns Villa
Diplomas For 106 Rural Eighth Graders
The Echo reports 106 rural eighth graders received diplomas at West Union high school gym on May 23 with Garland Evans Hopkins as speaker. Local graduates include Mary Ann Schaer and Dalene Shaffer among others. a note on Mr Bakeman’s illness appears from Belmont California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union High School
Garland Evans Hopkins
Mary Ann Schaer
Pleasant Valley
Dalene Arva Shaffer
Illyria
Vera Allene Hangartner
Clermont
Marilyn Ruth Schaer
Marilyn Guyer
Dover
Albert Cowles
Jania Grafenberg
Leona Joyce Guyer
Berdean
Clarence Hagelle
Juanita Hilgerson
Doris
Dan Barton, 72, Dies Longtime Elkader Stockbuyer
Dan Barton, 72, longtime Elkader stockbuyer and senior partner of Dan Barton and Son, died Friday morning at St Marys Hospital in Rochester after a two week illness. He was born near Volga and moved to Elkader 48 years ago, having worked 48 years in stockbuying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Barton
Elkader
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Barton
Community Club Votes to Take Vacation Until September
Only nine members attended the Monday meeting of the Community Club in a dinnerless session. The group decided to close until September unless news arises, and asked Hecho to notify about Memorial Day closures. Streata did not attend but said enforcement of reckless driving laws is underway. several members were to be called on the carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecho
Streeta
Install New Pews at First Baptist Church
Work nearly finished on installing custom light oak and elm pews at First Baptist Church at an estimated cost of 3600 dollars. The main auditorium seats about 200, with a sloping floor and semi circular seating necessitating made to order pews, installed by local labor after a fall contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Dig Cellars for New Homes on Franklin Street
H. M. McMillan had excavation work for a new residence on Franklin street near the school. A power shovel and dragline completed the task in two days. Basement wall and building to start as early as possible. Elmer Meyer also hired the same outfit to dig a basement for a new home on the Wenger farm south of Elgin, with work starting Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. McMillan
Franklin Street
Elmer Meyer
Wenger Farm
Elgin
New Directories Ready for Mail After Addressing Contact
The Echo notes the 1951 telephone directories completed on Tuesday and taken to the West Union office for addressing by Mr. Duke. He said the directories would mail in two or three days and urged readers to recycle the old directories. Doyle Baker and family joined supper guests Sunday at Reuben Howard’s, with others visiting Gerald Olson that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Duke
West Union
Doyle Baker
Rewben Howard
Gerald Olson
Golden Wedding Celebration for Oran and Bane Hosts
Mr and Mrs Oran Bane hosted a dinner Sunday honoring the garden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry Holzer. Attending were the Howard Medberry family, Mary Allen Henrietta Cunningham, Gene Wenger and family, John Nydegger Ed Wenger and Alan Roy Halverson and Dottie McQuigg. Afternoon program included Margaret Medberry Marlene Medberry Clara M Bane and Oran Bane readings and music. Open house for Wolters set at Howard Medberry home Sunday May 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran Bane
Henry Holzer
Howard Medberry
Mary Allen
Henrietta Cunningham
Gene Wenger
John Nydegger
Ed Wenger
Alan
Roy Halverson
Dottie McQuigg
Margaret Medberry
Marlene Medberry
Clara M. Bane
Oran Bsne
Wolters
Honors Day recognize Strong in agriculture society
Lowell IM Strong of Elgin son of Mr and Mrs Reynold Strong has been elected to Gamma Sigma Delta at Iowa State College He is a member of the senior upper one fourth of the class or a graduate student showing research ability in agriculture and related departments for eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell IM. Strong
Reynold Strong
Elgin
Gamma Sigma Delta
Iowa State College
Masons to Confer Two Third Degrees This Week
Elgin Masons Silver Leaf lodge A F and A M will confer two third degree rites on Thursday and Friday evenings this week. The Thursday degree will be by local officers and the Friday degree by the De Corded degree team with G Junior Deacon Henry Glover in the east. All members are urged to attend both nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge A. F
A. M
Henry Glover
Good Fishing in Minnesota Reports From Local Anglers
Minnesota fishermen report strong angling last week with daily limit catches. The group notes consistent success on the lakes and returning home with the prescribed limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minnesota Lakes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Itegli
Iowa Good Roads Association
Carroll
Association
Indiana
Kenneth Schoni
United States
Japan
States
Camp Atterbury
Jimence
Germas
Suthand
Rie Tote Ett Bagten
Hernande de Sete
Ludlow Buttermaker
Lutheran Bible School
O'Neill
Mrs. Thos
E. Howard
Martin and
Robert Hanson
Archie Howard
Apostolic Cemetery
Turkey River Bridge
Leo Grether
Arthur Ittermann
Krueger
Janice Tokelson
Bruce Jones
Elgin Cemetery
Legion
Delbert Bakeman
the Echo
Belmont
First Baptist Church
Elgin Masons
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