Wadena community club and church women meet in church parlors
The Pres byterian guild met Thursday with hostesses and 21 members present. Memorial fund contributions reached eighty dollars. A vote funded chairs for the church and a dinner program was arranged. The women’s circles plan to meet first Thursday monthly and a program titled To See as a Pres-Family was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild
Presbyterian Church
Mdins
Sidney Gee
Mabel Johnson
Walter «Cook ‘Jand
J. Proba
Arthur Herring
Sidney Corbin
Touttermakers
Wag
Lyle Patterson
Ees
Junior Legion Schedule Set for Fourth District Play
Schedule announced for Fourth District Junior Legion with teams from West Union Elgin Fayette Wadena Fairbank New Hampton in the western division. Games on Sundays at 2 00 p m feature boys ages 15 to 17 with Midgets 12 to 15 and All-Stars under 12 2 coached by Paul Crandall in Wadena and Jack Adrian in Elgin. Matches include Elgin at Wadena June 6 Wadena at Fayette June 13 Elgin at West Union June 20 and more through August 22 including Fayette Wadena Elgin Fairbank New Hampton West Union and other pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Legion
West Union
Elgin
Faysite
Wadena
Fairbank
New Hampton
Midgeta
All-Stars
Paul Crandall
Jack ‘Adrian
Elgin Poys
New Farm Home Under Construction in Old Neighborhood
Mr and Mrs Otto Gisleson begin a new farm home project with excavation for the basement started Monday. The house is described as a story and a half with seven rooms, replacing their present home which is among the oldest structures in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto, Gisleson
Social callers honor Mrs Gordon Schupbash in Dubuque
Saturday afternoon visitors in Dubuque included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Larson and Mr and Mrs Gerald McDermott and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Schupbash
Kenneth ‘Larson
Gerald McDermott Ehd
Dubuque
Candidates Throwing Knock-Out Punches in Iowa Campaigns
The June 7 GOP governor primary dominates this week with dueling claims from Palmer Evans and rivals about fiscal policy and law enforcement. Other reports note teacher recruitment drives by Veterans of Foreign Wars, calls for shakeups in Iowa Democratic county chairs, and newly elected Iowa Young Democrats officers. A statewide traffic safety drive targets ungated drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Evans
Ernest Palmer, Jr
Melvin Syllhorst
Evans
Iowa
Lynes
Palmer
GOP
Coming Marriage of Barbara Crider and James D McCully
Dr and Mrs R A Crider announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Barbara to James D McCully of Minneapolis son of Mr and Mrs D C McCully of Sioux Falls South Dakota The couple are graduates of Town State College Miss Crider taught social studies in Hubbard High School this past year Mr McCully is a staff assistant in the north central home office of the Prudential Insurance Co Minneapolis The wedding will be held Saturday June 26 at St Pauls Methodist Church Elk…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Crider
Barbara
James D. McCully
Minneapolis
D.C. McCully
Sioux ‘Falls
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Graduates From Nurses School Miss Shirley Kay Reusser
Miss Shirley Kay Reusser daughter of Mrs Nelle Reusser of Elgin will receive a nursing diploma from the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing Rochester Minnesota at the May 29 commencement. She served on the yearbook staff editor as a senior and class secretary-treasurer, and was active in Edith Mayo Hall House Council and the Big Sister program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Kay Reusser
Nelle Reusser
Elgin
Methodist- Kahler School of Nursing
Rochester Minn
Methodist- Kahler School
Reusser
Edith Mayo Hall
Memorial Day Closure Notices From Elgin Club
The Elgin Community club announces all businesses and places in Elgin will close all day Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. The notice cites the committee as the source and states closures apply citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community ‘Club
Elgin
SSCC Clinic to Visit Oelwein for Crippled Children
The State Services for Crippled Children will stage a field clinic in Oelwein at the Methodist church on Friday June 4 serving eight surrounding counties. From the Iowa City campus SSCC staff will offer diagnostic services to chronically disabled children under 21 free of charge, requiring local physician referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Services For Crippled Children
SSCC
Oelwein
Methodist Church
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Grand Meadow Larks Plan TV Appearance and Meetings
Grand Meadow Larks 4-H Club met May 3 at Eileen Block’s home with 19 members present. Officers and parents attended as the club was chosen to appear on television. Talks covered refinishing wood, wood finishes, moth proofing clothes, home safety, and appropriate school clothes. Practice sessions set for May 26 and June 1 and 7. Mr and Mrs Lehman traveled to Prairie du Chien to meet relatives, then hosted the Senkters for a weekend visit before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Larks
Eileen Block
Max ‘Lehman
Prairie du Chien
G. H.senkter
St. Paul
Minn
Senkter
Lehman
Changes in Mail Service Elgin-Clermont Star Route Bids Closed
Bids were closed Tuesday on an Elgin Clermont star mail route connecting Cedar Rapids and Decorah with a mobile highway post office. The morning star route will continue on a similar path but about a half hour later, reaching Elgin around 7 30. The two routes will be the town’s only mail connections, at about 7 30 am and 5 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin-Clermont
Mobile Highway
Cedar Rapids
Decorah
Star
Elgin
Pitiful Picture of Germany Described by Thore Thompson
Thompson enclosed his name and address with clothing sent overseas by a church group last fall. George Lange in Germany replied he could write 1 000 pages of need and misery in his country. He notes a sorry view of Germany and that many once prosperous people are now penniless and unable to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore Thompson
George Lange
Germany
Sudden Death of Hillary Woytash
Mr and Mrs John Grimm learned Saturday their son in law Hillary Woytash of Chicago died after a two day illness at a Chicago hospital. Mrs Grimm traveled to Chicago that evening to be with her daughter as relatives planned the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grimm
Hillary Woytash
Chicago
Illyria selects six delegates for Republican county convention
At the Illyria caucus on May 14 six delegates were chosen for the Friday July 2 Republican county convention. Named are Harold Strong, Mrs. Arthur Herrling, Mrs. J. C. Probert, Alton Medberry, Orvin Thompson and Ray Herwig. Voters may mark these names on stickers and paste them on the June 7 primary ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Harold Strong
Arthur Herrling
J. C. Probert
Alton Medberry
Orvin Thompson
Ray Herwig
Echo Sightings Spur Busy Week in Town
Residents report multiple echoes around the square noted by police and bystanders. Local businesses report rumors of a ghostly presence seen near the clock tower and near Main Street at dusk.
Memorial Services At Elgin Sunday
Elgin Lutheran church members rented about 42 acres on the Ern Holzer property south of Elgin to grow sweet corn. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the church. Albert Schori lent a 4 row corn planter for the day as locals joined in planting and preparation. Individuals present included Woody Reed Ernest Friederich Ernest Larson Philman Larson Earl Lembke Lawrence Nelson Jacob Schneider Orvin Thompson Torkelson Motor Co. and Russell Wenger.
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Elgin Lutheran
Ern Holzer
Elgin
Albert Schori
Woody Reed
Ernest Friederich
Ernest Larson
Philman Larson
Earl Lembke
Lawrence Nelson
Jacob Schneider
Orvin Thompson
Torkelson
Memorial Day Services Planned by Elgin Legion
Memorial Day observances planned by the Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary begin at noon at Apostolic Cemetery east of Elgin. A wreath laying at 12 30 p m occurs at Turkey River from the bridge. 2 00 p m services move to Elgin Park with rain backup at the school auditorium.
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Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary
Apostolic Cemetery
Elgin
Turkey River
Elgin Park
Advancement of Colors
American Legion
John Vanderbeck
Geglon
Lloyd Gelerson
Krueger
Evelyn Orth
Elgin Cemetery
Legion
Legion Hall
Hospital Plan Announced for County Residents
The National Benefit Insurance Company of Des Moines announces a county wide hospital and surgical program now offered to residents. In its 44th year, National Benefit provides liberal coverage for hospital and doctor bills and is open to individuals and families. An authorized staff representative will interview residents and verify credentials to enroll those eligible.
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National Benefit Insurance Company
Des Moines
National Benefit
West Elgin plans white city brick block facelift
West Elgin’s west end undergoes a major face lifting as a big brick block receives a white armor coat. The Cash Store Gehring's Hardware and two north store rooms will have coordinated color fronts and interiors redecorated. Gehring Hardware adds a rear room for office space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Gehring's Hardware
Gehring Hardware
Rainfall Totals and Local Gatherings Reported
Light showers fell Sunday evening in fortheast Iowa with about 20 of an inch recorded locally. Algona in Central Iowa saw heavier rain with around 2 1 2 inches. Mr and Mrs Leonard Moore hosted a family dinner Sunday for O H Larson's birthday, with guests including Lori mer Larson Palestine Ill Mrs O H Larson Albert Larson and the Harris Larson family. Howard Wolf of Elgin Iowa University was elected vice president of the SUI chapter of Alpha Epsilon Fi social fraternity, son of Dr and Mrs H H Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortheast Iowa
Iowa
Algona
Leonard Moore
O. H Larson
Lorimer Larson
Palestine, Ill
O. H. Larson
Albert Larson
Harris Larson
Howard ‘Wolf
Elgin
Iowa University
SUI
Alpha Epsilon Fi
H. H. Wolf
Hold Council Fire Camp Fire Girls Picnic at School
Camp Fire Girls and parents held a May 20 picnic supper at the school pounds. The program featured guardians and girls entrances, songs, lighting of the fire, and gifts for Roselyn Clark, Elaine Hellum, Glenda Wede, and others. New members were received by Kathryn Knuatson and Sandra Shepard, with honors and ranks awarded by Mrs. Lantz, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Shepard.
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Camp Fire
Wehelp
Camp Fire Girls
Council Fire Group
Roselyn Clark
Elaine Hellum
Glenda Wede
Danice Anderson
Pam ‘Clothier
Lois Clark
Kathryn Knuatson
Sandra Shepard
Light
Genevieve Kunath
Sharmell Rothlisberger
Dianne Frieden
Ruby Shatffer
Ann Miles
Lantz
Anderson
Shepard
Patty Wilson
Finishes Foundation For Third Generation Home Builder
Charles Holzer completed the foundation Monday for the Ben Schorl new home, the third such job for three Schorl generations including Albert Schorl and C. B. Schorl. Holzer, long an expert in stone blocks brick and plaster, says many Elgin homes bear his foundations.
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Charles Holzer
Ben Schorl
Schorl
Albert Schorl
C. B. Schorl
Holzer
Elgin
McMillans Attend State Postmasters Convention in Sioux City
Mr and Mrs Henry McMillan traveled to Sioux City to attend the state postmasters convention returning home on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McMillan
Sioux City
Jpostmasters
Grand Meadow Study Club Hosts Mrs Habeger and Guests
Mrs. Allen Habeger attended a Friday afternoon gathering at the Carman Swenson home hosted by the Grand Meadow Study club. Saturday afternoon brought Mrs. Kathryn Stansbury visiting for the weekend with her daughter Mia, Otis Torkelson, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Habeger
Grand Meadow
Carman Swenson
Kathryn Stansbury
Mia
Otis Torkelson
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Oscar Hunsberger
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Donald Leonhart
Rge
George L. Leonhart
2Nd Infantry
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Eae Naa
Dodges
James
Wisahenetic Ool
American Legion Post
Re Ukena
Robert Whittenbaugh
Quartette
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. F. 'W. Post
Donald J. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
National Democratic
The
Iowa Young Democrats
Richard Y Pinegar
Elizabeth’ Hart
William S Simmons
Roger Knott
Muscatine
Marjorie Knudsen
Audubon
Corby Fichter
Randolph
Nurses’ School
Eastern Star
Mage BT
American Légion
Apostolic Church
West Elgin
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