Park clinic honors and birthday treats at school
Three-year timeline noted with a clinic in the park on Thursday May 18. Certificates of honor earned by Grades Three and Four for perfect attendance and B0 percent average across subjects. Frost sticks and ice cream celebrated birthdays. several students and visitors listed amid Presbyterian Ladies' Aid gathering in church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schori Herrling
Miss Oldham
Olive Drehes
Danny Struss
David Fuller
Judy Hinton
Baldwin Girls
Giatagive
Wer Bush
Welch Opens New Insurance Office in Capper Building
F. D. Welch of the Elgin Insurance Agency has opened a new office in the Capper building on Center street and will devote his time to insurance, adding life coverage to his line. The space has been redecorated and will soon receive steel fixtures. Welch is already conducting business at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Elgin Insurance Agency
Capper
Center Street
Welch
Fellowship Meeting Tonight by Northeast Iowa Masonic group
The northeast Iowa Masonic fellowship association will meet at Guttenberg Thursday evening, May 25. Officers say let’s go and promise a good meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Iowa
Masonic Fellowship Association
Guttenberg
Fisherman Hooks Five Pound Catfish Catch
Milo Olson landed a five pound catfish recently but does not reveal the exact fishing spot. He may seek a repeat catch at the same location, while keeping details private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Olson
Living In the Atomic Age course planned for schools
Town officials announced a new subject titled Living In the Atomic Age to be taught in public elementary and secondary schools. The program, coordinated by the department, involves leading scientists and educators and will be non compulsory, linked to semester courses. Also noted are political resignations and state safety staff changes amid local government activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ust
Department of Pub
Coun
Patrol
State Department of Public Safety
Poin
Ray Conner
West Liberty
Wind Storm Ravages 14 State Institutions
State officials report a total loss of about 73500 from a recent wind storm sweeping the 14 institutions under the state board of control. Mount Pleasant Hospital bears a 625000 loss and Woodward Hospital around 20000. Only five or six can finance repairs. the rest will seek funds from the Town legislative interim committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisces
State Board of Control
Moust
Town Legislative Interim Committee
Iowa job placements rise to post November high
The Iowa Employment Security Commission reports last month’s job placements reached their best since November, with nonagricultural sectors at a peak. Income tax revenue trails last year by about 2.5 million dollars. George Rabb, chairman of the state tax commission, provides an estimate. Continued on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
George Rabb
Jatate Tax Commission
Elmer Meyer Transfers to Rural Route Two Postmaster to Carrier
Elmer Meyer, former assistant postmaster, becomes a rural route carrier after a transfer approval. He began hauling mail on route two Monday. Frank Pinney continues as substitute carrier. Carl Hackmen’s retirement prompted route changes. Leo Friederich serves as clerk and may advance. Carlyle Kirkeberg remains an extra clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer ‘Meyer
Frank Pinney
Carl Hackmenna
postoMice
Leo Friederich
Carlyle Kirkeberg
Elgin Beats Garnaville In Second Season Win
Elgin topped Garnaville 12 to 7 as Dale Jensen pitched well on Sunday. The heavy Elgin hitting showed improvement over last week, with a standout home run by Ken Barker. Box score highlights Lehman 3b 4 3 3, Schmid 2b 6 2, Adrian c 2, Downey bb 4 A 2, Barker ss 5 1 3 2, Jensen p 0 0 0, LL Hanson cf 5 6 1 2, Gehring rf 2 0 0 6, J Hanson 12-4 10, Fladicher rf 0 0 0 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Jensen
Elgin
Garnavillo
Adrian
Cow
Downey
Barker
Jensen
Hanson
Gehring
J.hanson
Fladicher
Chrysler Starts Advertising Campaign in Newspapers
Chrysler announces a broad newspaper advertising push covering coast to coast with more than three thousand daily and weekly papers. The plan targets nearly every Chrysler Plymouth dealer town, highlighting baseball-like stats from a local game: Keehner and A Schultz with notable hits, and a list of upcoming matchups including Elgin at Strawberry Point and Garnaville at Elgin along with game officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asgier
Aman
Memorial Day Services At Elgin Park Plan
Memorial Day program at Elgin Park features 11:00 a.m. services at Apostolic cemetery with Legion, Elgin Band performances from 1:45 to 2:00 p.m., dedication of a plaque by Dr. Arthur Ittermann, prayers by Gertrude Orlin Mason and Legion Chaplain, readings by Arlene Medberry, and national anthem led by Leo Grether. The ceremony closes with benediction, retirement of colors, and a march to the cemetery. This year services at Apostolic cemetery start at 11:00 a.m. instead of the usual afternoon schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Legion
Apostolic Cemetery
Elgin
Advance of Colors
Arthur Ittermann
Gernrude Orlin Mason
Legion
Arlene Medberry
Elgin Baptist Church
Leo Grether
Ittermann
ISTC Honors Twenty Five Awards At Commencement
ISTC presented Twenty-Five awards for outstanding scholarship and achievement in college activities at commencement Saturday morning. Purple and Old Gold Awards included twenty five dollar cash certificates for eleven seniors. among the honorees was Jane Falk, a home economics graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISTC
Jane Falk
Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge to mark 75th anniversary
The Fredericksburg lodge celebrates its 75th anniversary with a Wednesday evening event on June 7 inviting all northeast Town Lodges to join a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Elgin Lions Club to Hold May Dinner Meeting
The Elgin Lions Club will meet Monday evening May 29 at 6 30 for the regular monthly dinner. Members will be notified of the meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
Ken's Place Sold to Kaufman Family opens Echo
Kenneth Huber sells his tavern Ken s Place to EB M Kaufman. The Kaufman family moved here Sunday and will run the business from the apartment above the tavern. The Hubers plan to relocate to Monona and operate a similar business there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Huber
Eb, M. Kaufman
Kaufman
Hubers
Monona
W. S. C. S. Meeting at Methodist Church Parlor
The general W. S. C. S. meeting will be held June 1 in the church parlors. Hostesses include Ethel Kohler Janet Kohler Anna Howard Delia Chapman and Celia Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Ethel
Janet Kohler
Anna Howard
Delia Chapman
Celia Lehman
District Editors Meeting Held at Fayette Friday
Northeast Iowa editors gathered in Fayette on Friday May 19 with Joel Clark, Iowa Farm Bureau Board voting delegate, presiding. Clarence Wilson of the Farm Bureau information department led discussions on the three phase program of legislation education and service. Attendees from the district included Abe Habeger and R. P. Strauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fayette
Joel Clark
Iowa Farm Bureau Board
Clarence Wilson
Information Department
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Clayton
Howard
Chickasaw
Delaware
Buchanan
Black Hawk
Bremer
Dubuque
Abe Habeger
R. P. Strauch
Mrs Denner entertains Square Deal club with bridge night
Mrs Dennler entertained the Square Deal club Monday evening. Guests played 500 with Mrs Ralph Regd of West Union winning high score and Mrs Harold Corbin of Arlington second. Traveling prize went to Mrs Ole Johnson of Wadena and Jon score to Mrs John Erickson of Wadena. Presenting Miss Den hier a gift from the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gehring
Square Deal Club
Ralph Regd
West Union
Harold Corbin
Arlington
Ole Johnson
Wadena
Jon Score
John Erickson
Denhier
Honors Day Honors Upper Three Percent at Iowa State College
Noel I. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith was named among the high scholarship students at Iowa State College ranking in the upper three percent of the Agriculture class of 1952. High scholarship students seniors with top scholastic records in each curriculum and special prize-winners were named at the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel I. Smith
iMcs
Guernsey Smith
Iowa State College
Division of Agriculture
New Fishing Hazard Emerges From Slips and Lacerations
John Tillotson slipped while carrying a tin bait can and sustained a severely cut hand requiring several stitches. The incident highlights additional fishing hazards beyond stepping on broken bottles or getting hooked.
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John Tillotson
Light rain limited disruption to farm work this week
The community saw several light showers over the past week with minimal impact on farming. Rain gauges recorded .32 inches on May 15 and .15 inches on May 20 at Mueblethaler's. Temperatures ran below normal as many residents advanced with corn planting, with a few reporting completion by Saturday.
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Mueblethaler’s
Hospital Visit and Surgery Report Mixed Words
John Falk underwent surgery after a Rochester Minn stay while John Falb traveled to Rochester for hospital care. Mr and Mrs Frank Storm attended events in Omaha while others, including George Vaughn and Wa Miller, visited family in Clarion as a sister recovers from a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falb
Rochester
Minn
Ee Hospital
Frank Storm
Mrs H H Wolf and Others Travel to Rochester
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mrs H H Wolf Bucten Kow ard and Marcia traveling to Rochester with unclear details and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H.wolf
Bucten
Kow
Marcia
Rochester
Elgin Men Among 700 Graduates At Drake University
Two Elgin men Harold K. Conner and James C. Christ will receive bachelor of science in pharmacy degrees at Drake University Des Moines during the May 29 commencement exercises. They join 29 graduates from E.H.S. and a total 700 degrees and certificates awarded that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Drake University
Des Moines
Harold K. Conner
James C. Christ
College of Pharmacy
Junior Senior Banquet in Colorful Chinese Garden Theme
The Junior-Senior Banquet on May 15 in the school gymnasium featured a Chinese garden setup with lanterns, streamers, a dragon kite display, and a three course meal. Students and faculty in Oriental costumes served dinner as Leo Schori Jr hosted the program with Shirley Reusser, Paul Smith, Bob Helms and Roma J. Medberry among presenters and honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ito
Janana Mark
Lane’ Ash
Ruth Rainey
Don Sutter
Norma Gehring
Joe Holden
L.vonne Trude
George Lerch
Roberta Mosby
Gene Snyder
Leo Schori, Jr
Shirley Reusser
Paul Smith
Bob Helms
Burton Wolf
Roma J. Medberry
Mr. Zurbriggen
Margie Dennier Named Junior Duchess at University of Dubuque
Margie Dennier was chosen by the Junior Class at the University of Dubuque as their Duchess for the year. She appeared in the court at coronation ceremonies before the musical Melancholy Moon on May 12 and 13. Dennier is the only girl in University history nominated to the Student Council Presidency, holds Elgin High School graduation, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dennler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Dennier
University of Dubuque
Ghe
Court of Royalty
Miss Dennier
Louis Dennler
Elgin High School
Baccalaureate and Commendment Exercises Held for Class of 1980
Sunday night service featured 29 seniors and E H S faculty marching in at a Baptist church adorned with blue and white streamers and apple blossoms. Dr Donald Howard addressed the class on obligations of 1950 as seniors received honors and awards for academics, vocal, and athletic achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Lauretta Gilson
Bruce D. Jones
of & H
Shirley K. Reusser
Francis Butikofer
Donald Howard
Wale
Marlene Mosby
Marlys Wenger
Edniite Om. Pdurnedelmelder
Burp Wolf
Clarence Ruckdasthel
Alice Grimm
Town Homes progress and delays in local builds
Progress in the Town Homes Foundation and basement walls for the G. H. Falb and Lorence Muehlethaler homes were completed last week. Carpenters are moving forward with the Falb house framing while the Muehlethaler project is paused as the crew constructs a new barn for Gerald Shaffer.
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G. H. Falb
Lorence Muehlethaler
Hes
Falb
Muehlethaler
Gerald Shaffer
Shop Addition Time for Cover Spray Falb & Light
Shop partners Falb and Light plan an 18 by 22 foot second addition to their implement building serving as a parts and equipment receiving room. Construction timing depends on weather with spray application possible 10 days after petals fall or up to two weeks if dry. Dinner guests at Lyle Krueger home included Edwin and Kenton Krueger and D Lene Alice Oelberg plus Frank Smith of Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb & Light
Lyle Krueger
Mra
Edwin Krueger
Kenton Krueger
Edward Krueger
D’lene
Alice Oelberg
Frank Smith
Hawkeye
Dinner Guests Honor Birthdays at Moodys and Musser Home
Dinner guests at the Jess Moody residence Sunday included Mr and Mrs Clarence Bush Clermont Mr Jesse Lyons and family Chicago and the Walter Lantz family The gathering honored the birthdays of Mrs Moody and her son Clarence Bush Another dinner guest group attended Monday at the Musser home in West Union including Mr and Mrs Robert Hurg and Phyllis and Bonnie Pinney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Moody
Clarence Bush
Clermont
Jesse Lyons and
Chicago
Walter Lantz
Mrs. Moody
Robert Hurg
Phyllis
Bonniie Pinney
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Limdattoras
Towa
Raymond Sayre
Ackleworth
Forth
Sayre
Associated Country Women of the World
National
Iowa Farm Bureaus
U. S
Elmer Meyer
Garnaville
Chrysler
Keehher
A. Schultz
Tuns
Keehner
Borchherding
Borcherding
L. Schultz
Erhardt
Lantz
Strawberry Point
Littleport
Edgewood
Volga
Elgin Park
Opportunity
Want
Ken
W.S.C.S. Meeting
John Falk
L. G. Lehman
E.H.S
Iwo
Drake
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