Funeral rites for Donald Hinkel held at Presbyterian Church
Donald Hinkel age 30s was mourned in Wadena with burial in Wadena cemetery. Officiant Rev Henry Jones led services with music by local quartets. Survived by parents five brothers four sisters and a sister in law. a brother Russell was killed in action in 1943. He married Vera Hicks in 1937 and had five children. Also reported were social notices of club events, visited guests, and dinners across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hinkel
Presbyterian Church
Henry Jones
Roy Leonhart
Walter Cook
Arthur ‘Herrling
Russell Jennings
Cecil Everetts
Albert Aylsworth
Robert Klingman
Wilfred Bond
Bud Alderson
Wadena
Donald Dale Hinkel
Oscar
Cora
Lehman Attends Iowa Creamery Operators Convention
Mr Louis Lehman and Mrs Lehman attended the Iowa Creamery Operators Association state convention held in Cedar Rapids on Friday and Saturday. Clarence Kirkeberg and Fred Schner also attended the first day. Lehman tied for second in the men's judging contest and served on the resolutions committee with more details to follow in The Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lehman
Iowa Creamery Operators' Association
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Kirkeberg
Fred Schner
Lehman
The
Echo
Campaign Beginnings Signal Busy Political Year Ahead
Early hints show W H Nicholas plans to move from lieutenant governor to governor with a formal entry likely before year end. Legislator Guy Butler and Senate leader Leo Elthon may reshape plans, while Attorney General Robert Larson could enter, risking a three way race with Governor Beardsley if he runs again. Senator Robert Taft urged by Iowa reporters as first 1952 presidential candidate, predicting a tougher race with emphasis on honesty in government and possible changes at GOP leadership under Guy Gabrielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Butler
Rolfe
Nichalas
Butler
Nicholas
Leo Elthon
Fertlla
Senate
Runnors
Robert Larson
Larson
William Beardsley
Beardsley
Sen
Robert Taft
Ows
Republican Party
Guy Gabrielson
Taft
Gabrielson
William Boyle
State Furniture at Fort Madison Faces Heavy Losses
The state furniture factory at the Fort Madison penitentiary shows an operating loss of 191,737 dollars since 1983, with 24,157 dollars lost in the last fiscal year. Officials call the industry a white elephant and a sick enterprise as debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Address Updates For Military Families In North Dakota
Service addresses are updated for several service members including Bert and Albert Butikofer at APO 301 San Francisco care of Postmaster. Brackin family son Buddy re enlisted and promoted to Metalsmith 3rd Class aboard USS Philippine Sea CV 47. Capper family note for Herman Capper MMFN aboard USS Melvin DD 680. Sgt Carlos Erickson wounded in Korea. Earl Gene Baumgartner to enter armed forces November with local family group honoring him at Elkader picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Butikofer
Bert Butikofer
4Th Field Hospital
Apo
San Francisco
Calif
B. H. Brackin
Buddy
Navy
A. H. ‘Brackin
Philippine Sea
P.O
Lloyd Capper
Philadelphia
Cuba
Herman L Capper
Melvin
Fleet P. O
New York
N. Y
Wm. Baumgartner
Ida Meyer
Oscar, Baumgartner
Martha Chapman
Delbert
Orlin Mason
Ern Meyer
Elmer
Melbert Meyer
Ernie Baumgartner
Martin Wenger
Kenneth Mark
Elkader
Fair Grounds
Earl Gene Baumgartner
Elmer Baumgartner
Armed Forces
Ernie
Bill Baumgartner
Clayton 4-H Tea Brings County Clubs to Garnaville
All 4-H girls in Clayton county travel to Garnaville on Saturday evening November 3 for the second annual 4-H tea. The program features an entertainment number from each of the county’s 16 clubs, honors for leaders, and recognition of outstanding 4-H girls. An interview segment will feature three German girls staying with local families to study American life, affiliated with the Jefferson Stars 4-H club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Garnaville
Guttenberg
Jefferson Stars
To Move Thursday Joan Hellum and Son Produce Building
The Hellums plan to move into their new brick building on Thursday at the north end of their lot facing Pleasant street. The first floor apartment has been rented to John Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hellum & Son
Pleasant Street
John Metzger
Attend 50th Annual Iowa Canners Convention Des Moines Trip
Albert and Leo L Schorl and D C Doan expect to leave for Des Moines Sunday to attend a three day session of the Iowa Nebraska Canners Association. This will be their 50th annual convention and plans are made for a special observance at this time. The men will return the middle of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Leo L. Schorl
D. C
Doan
Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraska Canners’ Association
Russ Wenger to Build New Home This Fall
Excavation work for Russ Wenger's new home is expected to start within a week. The 25 by 41 foot house will sit on a 200 foot frontage and 120 foot deep lot just north of Elmer Meyer's home and south of Elgin. It will have six rooms and is to be enclosed by winter with interior finishing to follow during winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Wenger
Elmer Meyer
Elgin
Lions District Governor Speaks Before Elgin Club
About thirty members attended the Lions Club meeting in Elgin where Lion C Freaman Reid of Dubuque, district governor, served as guest speaker. He delivered greetings, praised local community efforts, outlined Lions aims internationally, and shared Atlantic City convention slides. A brief business session followed with a high school trio entertaining and dinner served by Methodist WSCS committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion C. Freaman Reid
Dubuque
Atlantic City
WSCS
Ruth Tillotson
Janice Schori
Raberta Mosby
Leo Grether
Luther College selects two new Schola Cantorum members
Dean Torkelson a Luther College junior music education and business administration major and Francis Butikofer a freshman join the 40 member men’s Schola Cantorum famed for Midwest concert tours and weekend church appearances at college and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Torkelson
Francis Butikofer
Luther College Schola Cantorum
Surprise House Warming at Lammert and Schultz Families
A group of relatives hosted a picnic dinner at the Keith Kohler home on Sunday. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Milton Schlein of Postville, and the families of C. F. Lammert, Grant Schultz of Postville, Ray Herwig Jr., and Lester Gehring of Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Kohler
Milton Schlein
Postville
C. F. Lammert
Grant Schultz
Ray Herwig, Jr
Lester Gehring
Wadena
Fayette veterinarians hear Brucella Abortus program
Dr. R A Crider attended a Wednesday meeting of Fayette county veterinarians at the Farm Bureau office. Speakers from Des Moines and Iowa State College discussed The Brucella Abortus program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Crider
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Gehrings' Hardware Schedules Demonstration
Gehrings Hardware of West Elgin schedules a Skelgas remonstration for Saturday November 3 with afternoon and evening sessions. Factory representatives will demonstrate appliances and offer cookies and coffee, plus door prizes and other prizes for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehring Hardware
West Elgin
Echo
Hospitals report patient surgeries and recoveries
Mrs Carl Westpfahl remained in New Hampton this week while her husband Mr Westpfahl recovers from major surgery at St Josephs hospital. Edward Klingman and Louis Klingman accompanied their father Edward to Rochester for Tuesday surgery with expectations of home return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Carl Westpfahl
Westpfahl
St. Joseph's Hospital
Edw
Klingman
Ottumwa
Louis Klingmoe
Edward
Rochester
Larson Couple Reports Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ernest Larson celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday October 28 at the Postville Lutheran church with relatives and friends. Their children Janice and Louisa attended along with Mr and Mrs Earl Scitz. Others, including Don Livingston and Cyr Kenneth Larson, could not attend. A program featured poems and songs by family members and a three tiered cake surrounded by pink white and silver decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Larson
Postville Lutheran Church
Janice
Louisa
Earl Scitaz
Don Livingston
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cyr
Kenneth Larson
Rev
Ludwig
Ella Bergland
Lavila Larson
Ronnie An Horn
Janice Larson
Earl Seitz
Barney Larson
Gerald Frieden
Art Anhorn
Ella
Cora Bergland
Larson
Falb Family Celebrates 57th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. John Falb hosted a Saturday dinner marking their 57th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Falb Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schultz of Postville, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Falb, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Falb, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Falk, and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morris of Maywood. The anniversary was observed on Tuesday, October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falb
John Falb, Jr
Fred Schultz
Postville
H. W. Falb
G.H. Falb
Walter Falk
E. L. Morris
Maywood
Town Elections Held Next Tuesday
4-H Club boys of Fayette county select Home Grounds Improvement as this year activity. Margherita Tarr, landscape architect, leads meeting. Leaders training for 4-H boys and fathers scheduled Wednesday evening November 7 at 8 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Margherita Tarr
Farm Bureau
Elgin Wins 14-0 Over Sumner In Prep Football
Elgin avenged last year's setback by defeating Sumner 14 0. Lembke opened with a 20 yard run setup for How ard to score from the 10. Benson added a 75 yard TD run and Howard the extra point. Sumner fumbled twice more as time expired with Elgin poised for another score. Next week 13 seniors play their final game versus West Union at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Sumner
E. Lembke
G. Howard
Jake
P. Pinney
Panthers
West Union
Local S. H. Breeders Top Consignment Sale
The Marshall County Short horn Breeders seventy third Auction Sale at Marshall town saw four Shorthorns bring 26085 dollars total average 403 dollars. Two top priced females sold for 860 dollars each Cedarwood Augusta 14th bred for Edellyn Platoon Leader sold to Harold Appleby of Vinton consigned by F Rothlisberger and Son of Elgin. Top bull was lot 59 National Leader 4th a red son of Edellyn National Leader consigned by S. Davis Wadena and bought by C. J. Murphy of Reinbeck for 650 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Marshalltown
Cedarwood Augusta
Edellyn Platoon Leader
Harold Appleby
Vinton
F. Rothlisberger
Edellyn
Attend WSCS Convention in Dubuque District
Mrs. W R Blake of Clermont and several others attended the 11th annual Dubuque District convention of the WSCS. The district includes 64 societies and Mrs R V Brandt of Strawberry Point was installed as recording secretary along with other newly elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Blake
Clermont
Leo Schori
Mel Kohler
Bob Grimes
E. G. Steinman
Reuben Howard
B. H. Brackin
Chas.Wenger
Ethel Kohler
Dubuque
Wscs
R. V. Brandt
Strawberry Point
Want Ads Regular Use Builds Reputation Over Time
A brief urging readers to use want ads consistently, asserting that steady repetition builds trust and visibility for advertisers and helps establish a recognizable presence in the marketplace.
Elgin and Clermont Vote Contests in Early November
Voters face town elections next Tuesday November 6 with polls from eight in the morning to eight in the evening. Ballots list all candidates in one column due to new election laws. Elgin offers two mayoral candidates G H Falk and B H Brackin and eight council hopefuls for five seats plus a park commissioner nominee. Clermont lists incumbent Will J Nelson for mayor and Elmer Olson for treasurer with seven contenders for five council seats. Ballots require choosing exactly one mayor one council member and one park official in Elgin and five council seats in Clermont. Alphabetical listing applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
G. H. Falk
B. H. Brackin
Sheldon Boyle
Norris Capper
D. O .Dean
Don Fauser
Chas, Gehring
Lorence Muehlethaler
Chas. O'Neill
Leo J. Schori
Clermont
Will J. Nelson
Elmer Olson
Morris Amundson
L. H. Appelman
Richard Griebenow
Lyie I Gunderson
Joe Malone
Burkad Riegel
Keith Thoma
Williams Sale Attracts Strong Prices On Farm Goods
Prices at Williams sale led by a cow at 365 dollars, with top cattle sales ranging from 300 dollars upward. Open heifers fetched 187 dollars, and overall machinery sold well for fall. Shoats brought 22 to 3459 dollars, hens 76 cents, oats noted. Williams sold farm to Bud Larson, moving March 1, Alfred Klepps to reside there until then, Williams family returning to Clermont last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Williams
Williams
Auxiliary Activities Noted During Legion Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting with 29 members present. Betty Light and Erma Wilson were named Christmas gift box committee for men at sea. A $5 donation was made to the Sister Kenny fund. They planned to serve dinner to the Community Club at their next business meeting and ordered 1,000 poppies. A Saturday carnival at the Legion rooms was a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Betty Light
Erma Wilson
Sister Kenny
Fayette County Farm Bureau Contact Day Attended
Mrs. Herbert Ash, Mrs. Alfred Jacob, Mrs. Abe Habeger and Mrs. Eddie Krueger attended the Fayette county Farm Bureau Contact Day held in Fayette last Thursday. Mrs. Floyd Dittmer, district Farm Bureau committee woman, was in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ash
Alfred Jacob
Abe Habeger
Eddie Krueger
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Floyd Dittmer
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Wadena News
500
Harold Conbin
Mesdames Dawson Clark
Darryl Johnson
Ole Johnson
Luther Crandall
F. A. Withers
Evanston
Gil
Edward ‘Chalmers
Otto Herrling
Robert Wilson
Thad Walters
Francis Walters
Iowa City
Kathy Sue
Robert Kunzman
Herman Peterman
Fred Kuhn
Mra
Raymond Kuhn
Eldorado
Beryl Boleyn
Walter
Dennler
Ed Raftis
Bridge Club
Arthur Herrling
Helen Westbrook
Johnnie Erickson
Smanac
Ier
S—Tidel Ware
Mindepur
India
Foyies
Trent
Ous
Tere Gaan
GUS
Mariancia
WTS
Rmistica Bey
M. R. Yenney
Huron
S. Dak
Carlos Erickson
Korea
Clayton Girls
Lions
Elgin Club
Gehrings
Larsons
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