Saluting the Flag and National Anthem Guidelines
Elgin Post American Legion discussed reprinting the official salute rules. It covers facing the Flag, standing at attention, and saluting in uniform or without headwear, plus handling during moving columns and the Pledge of Allegiance. It also covers standing and saluting during the National Anthem and reiterates the Flag salute when displayed.
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Elgin Post
American Legion
Echo
United States of América
Fayette graduate wins Kahler Nursing Scholarships
Marjorie Minger of Fayette earned one of two $500 Kahler Nursing scholarships at the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester Minnesota. The awards honored top class ranks among ninety eight students, with Ms Minger to join as assistant instructor for the next year. Attendees included Ms Minger’s relatives and Fayette and Wadena residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Minger
Fayette
Methodist Kahler School of Nursing
Rochester
Minn
John H.kahler
Kahler Corporation
Miss Minger
Glen Minger
Wadena
John Solomon
Solomon
Robert Minger
Clermont
Dale Minger
Wm. O'Loughlin
Oscar Hunsberger
Lions Club Plans Summer Swim Lessons Program
The Lions Club approved joining a summer recreation plan and will assist. Albert Daniels of Clermont is hired to supervise activities. The program runs June 6 for grades two through high school, with four instructors. Lessons cost 2.40 for 16 lessons. Sign up with George Falk at the garage by June 1. Lessons on Mondays and Thursdays. About 27 members and one guest, George Schupbach, attended. The June meeting will feature the annual picnic and installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Albert Daniels
Clermont
George Falk
George Schupbach
Ill and Hospitalized At Mayo Clinic
C Christ visited Rochester Minnesota last Friday and Saturday for tests at the Mayo Clinic returning Sunday. Mrs O H Larson of Elkader slipped on a step at home Tuesday and broke her leg just below the knee cap. Mr and Mrs Leonard Moore and Mr Larson took her to Finley Hospital in Dubuque.
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Mayo Clinic
C. Christ
Rochester
Minn
O. H. Larson
Elkader
Leonard Moore
Mr.Larson
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Local families hold Sunday supper gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Butikofer entertained Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bannart the Rev. and Mrs. Noah er of West Bend Mr. and rs. Emily Moor and Werner Geo. Metzger Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Pulfer and Fanmy Frieden at supper Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Becker of Postville were supper guests at the Louis Becker home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Butikofer
Levi Bannart
Noaher
West Bend
Emily Moor
Werner
Geo. Metzger
Gottlieb Pulfer
Fanmy Frieden
Charles Becker
Postville
Louis Becker
Plans for Iowa highway safety reforms and Korean bonus vote
Weekly Iowa press release outlines new highway safety plans under Governor Hoegh, including a possible night speed limit and renewed Iowa State Safety Council efforts. Also details a proposed $26 million Korean War veteran bonus bond measure to be decided in the November 6, 1956 election, plus staffing changes at the Republican state central committee and a long range plan for state judicial system improvements.
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Iowa
Hoegh
Iowa State Safety Council
Leo Hoegh
New Teachers Seek Living Quarters Before School Opens
The district searches for housing for new staff ahead of Aug 28. Berend Pannuk, the new music instructor, needs a Clermont house with two children. Theodore Kjaer, the new coach, needs an Elgin house for his family. Mr and Mrs George Whitworth need an Elgin apartment. both will teach at Elgin school. Contact Supt. M. H. Moore with available rentals.
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Clermont
Berend Pannuk
Pannuks
Elgin
Theodore Kjaer
Kjaers
George Whitworth
Supt
M. H. Moore
Asle Olson Picnic Binds Olson Families in Marion
A family picnic and reunion was held at the Marion Lutheran Church parlors Sunday bringing together the descendants of Asle Olson and many Olsons Torkelsons Morks and Jensens. About 130 people attended with special guests Mrs Atta Olson and daughter from South Dakota. The event split between the Mork family and Alma Scholen home for the day.
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Marion Lutheran Church
Asle Olson
Olsons
Torkelsons
Morks
Jensens
Atta
Olson
So. Dak
Alma Scholen
Most Corn Planted Under Favorable Weather
Most farmers completed corn planting in the last two weeks with excellent weather. A few were still plowing early this week. Rain Monday night totaled about 1% inches, aiding hay pastures and grain. earlier planted corn shows promise.
Summer Recreation Program Schedule Update
The schedule lists daily and evening activities for the Summer Recreation Program. Monday features midgets 9 to 11, Red Cross swimming at Fayette from 12 to 4:30 with buses from Elgin at 12 and Clermont at 12:15, and girls softball 5:30 to 8. Tuesday offers Junior Legion baseball 5:30 to 8. Wednesday has girls softball 5:30 to 8. Thursday repeats Monday. Subject to change based on games.
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Red Cross
Fayette
Elgin
Clermont
Junior Legion
Seven Elgin Grads Already Have Jobs
Seven girls from the Elgin High School class of 1955 have secured positions. Under Mrs. Clyde Wenger’s instruction in the Elgin Commercial Department, four head to Cedar Rapids, one to West Union, and two remain in Elgin. Names and placements include Elaine Anderson medical clinic West Union Ann Scheer Elgin Marilyn Schaer Elgin Echo Beverly Howard Iowa National Insurance secretarial Cedar Rapids Evelyn Orth Iowa National Insurance billing Cedar Rapids Reva Medberry Spiegel credit Cedar Rapids Margie Johnson Collins Radio clerk typist Cedar Rapids.
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Elgin Commercial Department
Clyde Wenger
Cedar Rapids
West Union
Elgin
Elaine Anderson
Ann Scheer
State
Marilyn Schaer
Elgin Echo
Beverly Howard
Iowa National Ins
Evelyn Orth
Reva Medberry
Spiegel
Credit Dept
Margie Johnson
Collins Radio
Drowned Youth From Ireton Identified as Wendell Muth
Wendell Muth 17 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Muth of Ireton drowned in a gravel pit lake on Sunday May 16. Funeral services were held Wednesday with relatives from here including Mr and Mrs Melbert Meyer Mrs Martin Wenger and Mrs Harold Meyer attending.
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Wendell Muth
Thomas Muth
Ireton
Melbert Meyer
Martin Wenger
Harold Meyer
Elkader O. E. 8 to Host Good Neighbor Night
Elkader O. E. 8 invites Elgin Eastern Stars to attend a Good Neighbor Night at Charity Chapter in Elkader on Monday evening, June 6.
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Elgin
Charity Chapter
Elkader
Hawkeye Poetry Center Dominates Iowa Contest Again
Hawkeye, for the fourth straight year, won top honors in the Iowa Poetry Assny contest. The 1955 totals set a school record with three firsts two seconds five thirds and one fourth and one fifth place. Winners included Lois Clark Janet Rothlis berger Elgin Charles Wagner Annette Wenger Joan Bennett and Harley Evenson of Clermont.
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Hawkeye
Iowa
Service News: Army Pfc Frieden Moves to New Address
Pfc Milo W Frieden US 55388759 of 105th Trans Co Det 2 728 TTC APO 677 Care P M New York N Y has moved from Fort Eustis Va Back After Furlough. Dean Torkelson and Pfc Gene Snyder left Tuesday for Oakland California where Dean is stationed. Gene to report to Fort Baker at Saugal ito California. Mrs John Kiple Jr and John III visited Elmer Frieden home Monday. Jerry Medberry returned home with them for a week's visit.
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Pfc
Milo W. Frieden
105Th Trans Co
Care P. M
New York
N. Y
Fort Eustis
Dean Torkelson
Gene Snyder
Oakland
Calif
Dean
Gene
Fort Baker
Saugalito
John Kiple, Jr
John III
Elmer Frieden
Jerry Medberry
Six New Teachers Added to C-E System
The Echo notes addition of six teachers to the C-E district's staff. It asks readers to verify the paper's address tag for this week and to notify if incorrect, referencing the update through May 21.
Creameries to Raise Funds for Equipment
All patrons and former patrons of the Elgin and Clermont creameries will be solicited for equipment notes for ten years at interest. Funds will equip a milk drying plant at Clermont to dry skim and buttermilk. Target operation by August 1, improving local supply and reducing transport costs.
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Elgin
Clermont Creameries
Clermont Creamery
Becot
Clermont Elgin schools hire six new teachers
Clermont Elgin schools announce six new hires for 1954 55 including Sharil Ramsey Arlington to teach second grade at Clermont Theodore Kjaer will teach social studies and coach at Elgin High School married with three children Gerhardt Potratz to teach language literature and social studies in Elgin grades 7 8 Berend Pannuk music at Clermont and in Kansas teaching stints and graduate work George Whitworth to teach junior senior high science at Elgin with his wife teaching fourth grade at Elgin
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Clermont-Elgin
Clermont
Sharil Ramsey
Arlington
Upper Iowa University
Theodore Kjaer
Care
Elgin High School
Kjaer
Iowa State Teachers College
Gerhardt Potratz
Elgin
Upper Town University
Oxford Junction
Petratz
Berend Pannuk
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Mr. Pannuk
George Whitworth
Simpson College
Seismograph Service Corporation of
Tulsa
Okla
Mr. Whitworth
Drake University
Des Moines
Macksburg
MYF Adds New Members at May Picnic
The M. Y. F. closed its year with a May 22 picnic supper. Seven youths joined: Patty Morse Judy Larson Glenda Wede Kathy Knudtson Patty Wilson Curtis Gilson Gary Gilson. A Memorial Day breakfast May 31 at 7:00 in the Methodist church basement supports a float for the homecoming parade.
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Patty Morse
Judy Larson
Glenda Wede
Kathy Knudtson
Patty Wilson
Curtis Gilson
Gary Gilson
Young Man Killed In Truck Accident Near Clermont
Robert Nitcher aged 20 of Waverly died Tuesday evening when the trailer truck he drove left the road and burned at Rolls curve on 18 southwest of Clermont. Investigators believe he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. He was returning from La Crosse. the truck owned by Vern Reiher of Sumner was empty. Clermont firefighters were summoned by a neighbor but could not save him.
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Robert Nitcher
Waverly
Rolls Curve
Clermont
Quiiers
la Crosse
Vern Reiher
Sumner
Halversons and Baechlers Visit Kohls in Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Harold Halverson and Steven join Mrs Rose Baechler and Lena Baumgartner for a Sunday visit at Herman Kohls home in Waterloo. Vo Check Want Ads Now.
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Harold Halverson
Steven
Rose Baechler
Lena Baumgartner
Waterloo
Herman Kohls
Iowa Manufacturing Up Six Percent in 1953
Iowa added 1.18 billion dollars in value added by manufacturing in 1953, up six percent from 1952, ranking 24th among states. Average Iowa manufacturing employment was 166,274 with total salaries and wages of 642.8 million, up from 159,732 workers and 595.0 million in 1952.
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Iowa
Dinner and visitors for the Landsgard family weekend
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs P K Peterson Mr and Mrs Harold Opland Mrs Christine Rypestal and Corrine Afternoon visitors were Mrs Alma Gunderson and the Lloyd Needert family of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Sheldon Boyle spent the weekend with Robert Miller in Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Landsgard
P. K. Peterson
Harold Opland
Christine Rypestal
Corrine
Alma Gunderson
Lloyd Needert
Waterloo
Sheldon Boyle
Robert Miller
Oelwein
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Iowa Press Association
Kenneth Millsap
Parsons College
Republican State Central Committee
Millsap
GOP
William McCune
Jefferson
State Central Committee
Orme
Elgin Grads
Elkader O. E
Hawkeye Is Poetry Center
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Gunder Cemetery
Turkey River
Apostolic Cemetery
Elgin Park
Vance Knutsen Krueger Ladies
Florence Hofer
Vance Knutsen
Elgin Band
Elgin Cemetery
Legion
Legion Hall
MYF
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