Wadena News A Teens Active in School and Community
Norman, Oklahoma bound aviation trainee joins a Navy ceremony to greet General Ridgeway on an island. Immunity Club met Monday with a spring program of clarinet, piano, songs and dance. Members, guests, and families shared desserts and bridge. Memorial events and campaigns for Mary Cousins and county office were noted, along with softball practice, birthday party, and reports on members returning from service and visiting relatives. Numerous local families attended graduations and visits, with Legion services planned.
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Norman
Oklate
Aviation Raan
S. Navy
Eval Matthew Ridgeway
Jance
Ruthie Klingman
Hinda Davis
Francis Larson
Maureen
Mary
Fd Rafts
Peggy Sniffin
Arthur Herrling
Dawson Clark
Veteran's Hospital
Iowa City
Harold Hermen and
Gons
Crystal Lake
Hermen
Maynard Powers
Marlene Powers
Otto Herrling
Bud Ashley
Spooner
Wis
Clifton Wheeler
Wadena
Delbert Hardy
Bill Probert
Shell Lake
Wisc
Wadena Wonder
Gis Warreht
Lyle Rubens
Mary ‘Messerli
Joyce Erickson
Mrs. Moore
Charlene Voshell
Mary Cousins
Katherine Winter
Francise Moore
Francile
Mabel Johnson
Wilder Mattocks
Elmer Struss
Ole Johnson
Ralph Shaffer
Johnnie Wilson
George Jones
Janesville
Russell Jones
Lime
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Henry Jones
Darol Copperwall
Donald Livingston
Cheyene
Wyn
Earl Livingston
Robert Clark
Cedar Rapids
John DeWald
Ulmer Clark
Vinton
William and
Charles Corkery
W. E. Corkery
San Diego
Calif
Big Day in Iowa Primary Has Governors Fans Eyeing Nomination
Voters in Iowa head to the polls Monday for party nominations in the governor race and other statewide offices. The contest features Beardsley against Evans and Nicholas in the GOP for governor, Loveless and Wearin in the Democrats, plus lieutenant governor and secretary of state battles. Also on ballots are races for Congress, the Iowa House, and some Senate seats. Other items include Norbert Locke protesting a shift to nautical miles for aircraft speed and two license plates for town autos next year after a steel supply delay altered the plan.
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Iowa
William S.beardsley
Kenneth A. Evans
W.h.nicholas
Herschel C. Loveless
Otha Wearin
Alden L. Doud
Leo Elthogy
R. J. Oltman
Ralph B. Slippy
Slippy
Sewell E. Allen
Leutenant
Agriculture
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Norbert Locke
Iowa Aeronautics Commission
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administation
Locke
Beardsley
Department of Public Safety
Department
State workers face new limits on vacation time rules
The Iowa meri system council protests the state executive council policy restricting state employees from taking vacation time in smaller increments. The notice hints at continued coverage on page 8.
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Iowa
Meri System Council
State Executive Council
Red Cross Swim Lessons Start June 8 for Youths
The Red Cross summer swim program for North Fayette County opens June 8 at USU. Boys and girls aged 6 to 14 will take instruction twice weekly for eight weeks. Clermont Elgin Wadena Alpha and Wauroma designated for Tuesday and Friday sessions by age groups.
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Red Cross
North Fayette County
USU
Clermont
Elgin
Wadena
Alpha
Wauroma
Memorial Day Services Planned by Elgin Post
Memorial Day program scheduled Friday May 30 by the Elgin post American Legion. Activities include a 12 30 wreath laying at the Turkey River bridge in memory of fallen sailors, 1 p m services at Apostolic cemetery east of Elgin, 2 p m ceremonies at Elgin park or school auditorium if rain. Advancement of colors invocation by Rev E G Steinman music by Krueger Quartet reading by Mrs Leonard Moore address by Rev Arthur Ittermann national anthem by Egin Band benediction by Rev E Gil Steinman retirement of colors by American Legion march to Elgin cemetery and memorial services.
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Elgin Post American Legion
Turkey River
Apostollic Cemetery
Elgin
Elgin ‘Park
E. G. Steinman
Krueger
Memorial Program at Ilyria Church
A memorial program will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 p m at Ilyria church with songs including America the Beautiful readings by Marijana Ogle a vocal duet Lest We Forget by Barbara Yearous and Wanda Lou Shaffer a vocal trio music and an address by Rev Janes of Wa dena Benediction by Rev E G Stein and cemetery exercises under the American Legion supervision.
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Ilyria
America the Beautiful
E. G. Steinman
Barbara Yearous
Wanda Lou Shaffer
Marijana Ogle
Janes
Wadena
Betty Schori Honored at Shower in Elgin Church
Betty Schori, bride-elect, was honored at a mixed bridal shower held Wednesday evening at Elgin Methodist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. Leo Schori and several Falb and Myer relatives. Guests came from Postville, Calmar, Oelwein, Luana, and Fayette. Miss Schori will wed Lt. Col. John C. Peck on June 1 in Washington, D. C.
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The
Elgin. Methodist Church
Betty Schori
Leo Schori
W. C. Falb
Geo. Falb
Kenneth Myer
Calmar
Ruth ‘Carpenter
Monona
Postville
Oelwein
Luana
Fayette
John C. Peck
Washington, D. C
Page Receives USU Scholarship for Fall Quarter
Shirley Page daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Page receives a scholarship to Utah State University starting in the fall quarter. A 1952 Elgin High School graduate she starred in basketball and dramatics, wrote for the school paper and belonged to the Home Feed Club. She will pursue a two year elementary education program.
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Shirley Page
Donald Page
USU
Miss Page
Elgin H. S
Presidential Birthplace Quarrel Echoes Through Time
The speaker coins a jab about earlier presidents boasting log cabins and predicts future candidates might cite the quonset hut of their birth, framing a broader jab at birthplace symbolism in American politics.
Service News and Address Updates for Military Personnel
Several service members update their addresses and status. A C Robert H Nickels, 17333379, AP O 239, PIM, San Francisco, Calif. is listed in the Air Corps. Darwin Gilson, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Gilson, enlisted May 21 and heads to California camp from Des Moines at 18 after Elgin high school graduation. Lowell M Strong of Houston and Corp Earl Strong of Washington visit family. Ivan E Torkelson, 55214398, Fort Monmouth radar student, New Jersey, remains at a Fort Monmouth camp. Earl G Baumgartner, 55163455, APO 613, San Francisco, Calif, son of Elmer Baumgartner of Elkader. Jack J Hanson, Naval Air Tech Training Center Memphis, Tenn, graduated Naval Tradesman School and joins USS Franklin D Roosevelt after recruit training in San Diego.
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EleUsts
Air Corps
Darwin Gilson
Donald Gilson
Des Moines
California
Elgin High School
Earl G. Baumgartner
Naval Tradesman School
U. S. Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
Jack J. Hanson
USN
Melvin Hanson
Elgin
Hanson
Naval Service
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Good Crowd at Dance in Spite of Rain
Elgin firemen report a good turnout at last Thursday's dance despite heavy rain. Total ticket sales reached 250 dollars, with net proceeds likely over half to bolster the department’s treasury. Echo Want Ad highlights today’s best buy.
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Elgin
Doc's Tavern and Building Sold
The article reports that Doc's Tavern and the adjacent building were sold last week. Milo Olson bought the building and Lionel Weston of West Union acquired the tavern. Possession will be given July 1 by current owner E. J. M. Kaufman. Olson says the purchase is an investment and he will remain at his jewelry location.
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Doc
Milo Olson
Lionel (Baldy) Weston
West Union
E. J M. Kaufman
Olson
Las
Weston
Finch
Rochester Checkups and Hospital Notes
Til and Mrs. G J Mosby took Carole to Rochester for a check up. hospital report was satisfactory and Mrs. Mosby stayed in Rochester. Shirley Rainey returned home after surgery at Iowa City hospital. Elmer Lembke came home from Mercy Hospital Dubuque after surgery. Chas Grover had a difficult time Monday, was taken to Rochester for a clinic check up, and returned to Colonial Hospital room 240.
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Rochester
Myr
G. J. Mosby
Carole
Shirley Rainey
Iowa City Hospital
C. J. Robinson
Minn
Mr. Robinson
Elmer Lembke
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Chas
Grover
Leo Schoir
Gehring
Colonial Hospital Room 240
Lions Elect Officers For Coming Year
A brief exhortation urges readers to vote next Monday for the best qualified candidate. It emphasizes good government, civic duty, and the privilege of casting a ballot, noting many would value such a chance.
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Lions
Mosby Elected President Of Elgin Lions Club
Nineteen Elgin Lions met at St Pauls Methodist church for their monthly session. G J Mosby was elected president by unanimous vote and joined by officers Louis Lehman Albert Sehari F D Welch Henry McMillan Don Fauser C B Schari H H Wolf Max Medberry Herbert Ash Guernsey Smith Sheldon Boyle Erectora. The group discussed school matters and progress on a voluntary building fund.
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Elgin Lions
St. Paul's Methodist Church
WSCS
G. J. Mosby
Louis Lehman
V. Pres
Albert Sehari
F. D. Welch
Henry McMillan
Don Fauser
Tall Twister
C. B. Schari
Lion Tamer
H. H. Wolf
Max Medberry
Herbert Ash
Guernsey Smith
Sheldon Boyle
Erectora
Thanking Rev Nesset for Clermont parish years
The Echo prints a note from Rev A O Nesset thanking the newspaper for church announcements and generous space during nearly nine years as pastor of Clermont Lutheran Parish. He moves to Minnesota at 833 Summit Avenue St Paul Park, a town about ten miles southeast of downtown St Paul. The rev speaks warmly of colleagues and recalls a smooth tenure without notable incidents.
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Echo
A. O. Nesset
Clermont
Minnesota
Clermont Lutheran
Summits Avenue
St. Paul Park
Down Town
St. Paul
Nesset
Gunder Bowlers Triumph in Postville League
Gunder Bowlers led by Irvin Rugland Walt Rugland Roxy Englehart Aden Hanson Carl Embretson Don Wold and substitute iCarlyle Kirkeberg captured top honors in the National league at Postville with 71 wins and 47 losses. All players on Gunder and Olson Jewelers teams are noted as Scandinavian in origin.
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Gunder
Lers
Elgin Jewelers
Irvin
Walt Rugland
Roxy Englehart
Aden Hanson
Carl Embretson
Don Wold
iCarlyle Kirkeberg
Postville
Gunder and
Olson Jewelers
Death of Pierce Moser in Hastings Nebraska
Philip Moser received a telegram last Tuesday informing him of the death of his brother Pierce Moser aged 70. Death occurred in Hastings Nebraska. His home was Aransas Pass Texas. Mr Moser had been ill for months and the brothers were together this winter when Philip visited Texas.
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Philip Moser
Pierce
Hastings
Nebraska
Aransas Pass
Texas
Mr. Moser
Philip
Camp Fire Girls Hold Council Fire at Schoolhouse
The Wahonka Camp Fire girls held their annual council fire on May 15 at the schoolhouse with a Mother's Day theme. Eleven girls earned ranks including Trail Seekers awarded by Harriet Juhl. Judy Larson led with 34 beads, Patty Wilson also 34, and Eloise Lantz joined as a new member.
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Wahonka Camp
Harriet Juhl
Glenda Wede
Patty Wilson
Roselyn Clark
Danice Anderson
Lavileaxson
Judy Lagson
Gwen Eattermann
Sharon Pinney
Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Harold and Mrs Strong
A large group of friends and relatives gathered at the Mlyria last Tuesday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Harold Strong on their 25th wedding anniversary. The event planned for June 1 included a program with courtship songs readings by Clara Bane a solo by Mrs Steinman and a talk by Rev Steinmann. Otis Rothlisberger served as MC and two decorative cakes were presented by Mrs Orran Bane and Mrs Joe Dinan. The group gave a monetary gift to the couple.
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Mlyria
Harold Strong
Charles
Otis Rothlisberger
Clara Bane
Steinman
Steinmann
Death of Mrs Clarence Conner at Des Moines General
Mrs Jennie Boleyn learned Sunday that her daughter Irene known as Mrs Clarence Conner died at Des Moines General hospital After surgery since February she was 43 She leaves husband and two children Funeral held midweek with family from Clive and nearby towns attending.
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Jennie Boleyn
Irene
Clarence Conner
General Hospital
Des Moines
W S C S Meeting Set For Thursday June 5
The general W S C S meeting will be held Thursday afternoon June 5 with church parlor hostesses Mrs Robert Kohler Mrs Ethel Kohler Mrs Thomas Howard and Mrs Leo Sehori. A son named Forest Brook was born May 21 to Mr and Mrs Paul Shank at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces.
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Robert Kohler
Ethel Kohler
Thomas Howard
Leo Sehori
Paul Shank
Postville Hospital
Forest Brook
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Wadena News
Shower
Pershing
Masaryk
Constantinople
Jutland
Robert H. Nickels
A. F
PIM
San Francisco
Lowell M. Strong
Houston
Corp
Earl Strong
Reynold Strong
Ivan E. _Torkelson
U. S
TSU
Sig Co ‘Ctr
Fort Monmouth
New Jersey
Doc’s
Fo'r Hospital
Wm.Lerch
Arlington
Pierce Moser
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