Beginning Sunday services altered at United Brethren church
Wadena News reports that starting Sunday November 4 the United Brethren to Christ church will adjust its schedule for three months with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and the preaching service at 11:00 a.m. November ballots will be cast for delegates to the general conference. Local residents and visiting families are noted, along with several social and club activities, and that Wadena school news was postponed for space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren To Christ
Rey
Fred Wild
Dawson Clark, Jr
Robert Clark
Frank Probert
Milwaukee
Bill Probert
Ed Raftis
Ed Meskel
West Union
Kenneth Baldwin
Meskel
Forrest Peterman
Elkader
Madge Murray
Wadena
Daughters and Son Born to Local Families in October
Mr and Mrs Alen Porter welcomed a daughter Kimberly Ann born October 27 at St Francis hospital Oelwein weight listed. Mr and Mrs Kenneth J Anderson are parents of a daughter Karla Jean born October 23 at Postville hospital. Mr and Mrs Earl Baumgartner Elkader are parents of a son Audie Earl born October 26. Audie is grandchild to Mr and Mrs Elmer Baumgartner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alen Porter
Kimberly “Ann
St. Francis Hospital
Oelwein
Porter
Janice Schori
Kenneth J. Anderson
Iborn
Postville Hospital
Karla Jean
Earl ‘Baumgartner
Elkader
A & Th
Audie Earl
Elmer Baumgartner
Audie
Navy man Clark reports for duty in England
Richard M. Clark communications technician third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Merle S Clark and husband of Joan Friederich of Elgin reported at London Oct 1 for duty at the headquarters of Admiral Walter F Bone USN Commander in Chief US Naval Forces Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. He came from Bremerhaven Germany and enlisted in February 1955 after attending Elgin High School. Week End Pass Pvt Stanley Boyer home over the weekend from Fort Sheridan Illinois will soon be transferred to Tokyo Japan following the death of his father Herman Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Boyer
Fort Sheridan
Tokyo
Japan
Herman Boyer
Ill and Hospitalized Surgery at Waterloo
In dependence, Mrs. Fremont Sullivan reports her husband Fremont underwent major surgery Monday morning Oct 22 at St Francis Hospital Waterloo. He will stay about two weeks in Room 224. Breaks Hip. Several local residents, including Mrs Rose Ruroden and Mrs Harold Patrick, visited and others were moved to University hospital Iowa City and Postville hospital for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Fremont Sullivan
Independence
Fremont
St. Francis Hospital
Rose Ruroden
University Hospital
Iowa City
Harold Patrick
Hawkeye
Barney ‘Larson
Alvin Ruroden
Robert Barker
Maynard Ruroden
Get Out And Vote Next Tuesday Nov 6
Iowa voters are urged to vote on November 6 a presidential year with contests for president US senator governor congress and state and county offices. Reorganization actions added seven community districts in nine counties along with changes in enrollment and district counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
English Valley
Manson
Villisca
West Central
Inwood
Elkhorn
LaVerne
Delinquent Iowa corporations face penalties for late reports
About 600 corporations qualified to do business in Iowa failed to file annual reports due last July 1. Secretary of State reports penalties begin on September 1 for 577 delinquents among 8,269 domestic and 2,387 non Iowa firms. Of those on record, 7,863 of the profit firms and 2,216 of the non Iowa firms have filed. Farm land area expands across Iowa with 96.9 percent of total land in farms flagging 34,746,569 acres. Kossuth county tops in farm acreage at 616,277 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Secretary of State
Iowa Development Commission
Kossuth County
Social Security payments rise 45 percent year over year
Payments to Towa totaled 79,572,000 dollars in the last fiscal year, up nearly 45 percent from 354,000 dollars the year before. The rise reflects more workers under the plan and a rate increase from social security amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Blue Cross Chief Warns on Hospital Televant Fees
An Iowa Blue Cross official warned it will be hard to preserve current medical insurance state wide if a court blocks hospitals from televising their own specialists. R P G Lattner, executive director, said hospital costs would rise due to lost revenue from laboratories. He spoke before an Iowa Hospital Association regional meeting in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Cross
Iowa Blue Cross
R. P. G. Lattner
Iowa
Iowa Hospital Association
Des Moines
Iowa Hospital
Pilot in Training for Instrument Course Earns Time with Family
In Training for Instrument, a pilot in training from Tulsa, Oklahoma, arranged a visit with his family after arriving home Friday morning. He attends an aviation school there, learning to fly entirely by instrument to operate in all weather conditions. the course typically lasts about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Tulsa
Okla
Dr. Edgar Ross to Conduct Services at First Baptist Church
Dr. Edgar William Ross, son of a dairy manager born in Illinois, married with two children, educated at Moody Bible Institute North Central Wheaton and North ern Baptist Theological Seminary Chicago where he earned a Doctorate in Theology. He taught at Northern Seminary and pastored in Illinois and Indiana. He will lead daily Bible services at First Baptist Church from October 11 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar William Ross
Illinois
Ross
Moody Bible Institute
North Central
Wheaton College
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Chicago
Northern Seminary
Ilinois
Indiana
Boss
First Baptist Church
Record corn stocks reach new highs on October 1 1956
Corn stored in all positions in Town on October 1 totaled 426 459 000 bushels, a record high and up one fifth from 1955. Farm storage rose 17 percent to 114 818 000 bushels, while off farm stocks reached 313 641 000 bushels. Disappearance in July September fell 40 percent to 71 983 000 bushels from a year earlier.
Marion Hustlers Meet at First 4-H Club Session
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met October 15 at Wayne Anderson's home presided by Roger Berg. Eight members plus five new ones answered roll call. Everyone got red awards. Paul Amundson got blue. David Helgerson was named officer candidate for county, with Roger Berg as voting delegate. Members include Ronald Halverson Gary Kittleson Diane Bilden Kathleen Amundson and Jean Amundson. Next meeting will be at Roger and Marvin Berg's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Gary Kittleson
Diane Bilden
Kathleen Amundson
Jean Amundson
Rainfall totals rise with latest Thursday inch drop
The report records 0.42 inches of rain on Thursday October 25 bringing the month’s total to 1.71 inches, surpassing September’s earlier record of 1.40 inches. Weather totals and date are noted for the month’s rainfall record.
Special Legion Meet for Elgin Post Chicken Supper
Elgin Post American Legion plans a special meeting Saturday evening November 3 to organize the chicken supper scheduled for November 12. It is urged that every member be present, per Commander.
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Elgin Post American Legion
Get Out And Vote On Tuesday November Sixth
A call urging all party members to vote next Tuesday November sixth. It emphasizes the duty to participate, notes that critics are vocal when outcomes displease them, and reminds voters to cast ballots for their chosen candidate as a matter of privilege.
Delegation Visits Anto North Dakota for Lutheran Pastor Search
A five member delegation from Elgin and Highland Lutheran Churches traveled to Anta No Dakota over a weekend to interview candidates for a new pastor to replace Vance Nutsen who departs January 1 to start a California congregation. The team included Orvin Thompson Don Fauser Orval Larson Edwin Loftsgard and Selmer Holm.
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Elgin Lutheran Church
Highland Lutheran Church
Anta
No.Dak
Vance
Nutsen
California
Orvin Thompson
Don Fauser
Orval Larson
Edwin Lofts
Gard
Selmer Holm
Mother Daughter 4 H Award Tea Held
Three hundred twenty five attended the annual Mother Daughter 4 H award tea at the Maynard Community Building on Saturday. The afternoon featured a talk by Mrs. Buena Mockmore, Iowa State College Family Life Specialist. Awards were given to 4 H girls for home improvements and long time record keeping, including Janis Bennington and Lois Ingels among several named recipients. Eighty one girls earned awards for achieving their goals.
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Maynard
Buena Mockmore
Iowa State Colone
Janis Bennington
Darlene Dilley
Lois Woods
Lois Ingels
Danforth
Lois Arthur
Lois Heick
Joann Logan
Janis Bermington
Alice Inwels
Sally Pleggenkuble
Nancy Mann
Shirley Weideman
Nancy Whittenbaugh
Joss Woods
Geren Larson
Pleasant Valley
Idlenots
Alma Loomis
Putnam [Repey Pals
Cynthia Shambaugh
Smithfield Jolly Juniors
Wadena Wonder ‘Workers
Janis Bennigton
Westfield Worthy
Pleasant Valley 4 H Meeting At Baptist Church
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters met Monday October 22 at the Baptist Church. Fathers were invited to a pancake supper with pancakes sausage cake and ice cream. New officers were installed with Abe Habeger continuing as leader and Cliff Miller elected assistant leader. Carlton Kreuger spoke on The Kind of Boy You Would Like to Know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Baptist Church
Abe Habeger
Cliff Miller
Carlton Kreuger
David Blockhus
Fauser's Opening Dated for Nov 9 and 10
Don Fauser postpones the grand opening of his new service station to Friday and Saturday November 9 and 10. He delayed from an earlier date due to remaining exterior work and grading. Construction began August 1, aided by favorable weather. a formal announcement will appear next week in the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Fauser
Pauser
Farewell Party for John Staffenhagens
A neighbors group held a farewell party on Oct 23 for Mr and Mrs John Staffenhagen and John Jr as they move to Wadena. They received a purse of money as a parting gift with attendees including Bert Thoman Harry Cline Elmer Frieden Max Lehman Leo Lehman Karolee F D Welch Harald Schnieder Mrs Paul Larson and daughters Peter Luchsinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Staffenhagen
John Jr
Wadena
Staffenhagens
Messrs
Mdms
Bert Thoman
Harry Cline
Elmer Frieden
Max Lehman
Leo Lehman
Karolee
F. D.welch
Harald Schnieder
Paul Larson
Peter Luchsinger
Be Sure to Use A Cross on Ballot
Hazel Gehring county auditor warns voters to mark ballots with a cross inside the circle or square, says checks spoil ballots, and erasures lead to rejection. If a mistake is made, request a new ballot. a third ballot is the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Gehring
New Addresses Listed For Several Residents
Mrs Frances Rore relocated to 1930 First South West Rochester Minnesota. Earl Cooley moved to 440 North Emernitas Avenue Monrovia California. Celia Lehman now resides at Good Samaritan Home West Union.
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Frances Rore
S. W
Rochester, Minn
Earl Cooley
N. Emernitas Ave
Monrovia
Calif
Celia Lehman
Good Samaritan Home
West Union
Clermont Elgin Tigers 25 West Union Bombers 0
Clermont Elgin climbed back to .500 in Upper Iowa Conference play with a 25 0 blowout of West Union. LaVerny Swenson rushed 23 times for 184 yards and two touchdowns, while Jim Hanson added a first half score. The Tigers outgained the Bombers 315 rushing yards to 48 as 170 yards were marked in penalties, 95 against Clermont Elgin.
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Cllermont-Elgin
Upper Iowa
West Union
Tigers
LaVerny Swenson
Clermont
Elgin
Jim Hanson
Swenson
Clermont-Elgin
Roger Howard
Rich Frieden
C-E
Tiger
Bombers
Wauken
Sumner
Keith Downey
LaVerne Swenson
Gary Gilson
Scouts Drive Funds Raise at Lions Club Meeting
Dr H H Wolf reported at the Lions Club meeting Monday evening that slightly over 400 dollars had been raised in the Boy Scout drive. Our quota was 274.50. He noted 12 Scouts and 23 Cubs, with Dale Fogle as Scout Master and Robert Medberry as Scout Assistant. Den Mothers include Mrs Anderson, Orvin Thompson, Harold Halverson, Leon Shepard, and Joseph Lerch. Scouts receive swimming instruction at Upper Iowa Town twice monthly, potential Gettysburg summer camp prospects, and a Nativity Scene on the park bandstand was proposed. Guests were Leo Lehman, Leo Friedereich, Maynard Lantz, and Clifton Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wolf
Lions Club
Dale Fogle
Robert Medberry
Robert E. Kohler
Mdris
Allen Anderson
Orvin Thompson
Harold ‘Halverson
Leon Shepard
Joseph Lerch
Cap Sophomore Nurses At S U L
Traditional capping ceremonies of the State University of Iowa college of nursing will honor 113 sophomores Sunday November 4 at 3 00 p m in Iowa Memorial Union. One student from Elgin area Barbara Medberry daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Medberry will receive her cap and they plan to attend the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
College of Nursing
Iowa Memorial Union
Elgin Area
Barbara Medberry
Max ‘Meedberry
Elgin Study Club trip to Decorah details
On October 16 the Elgin Study Club traveled to Decorah for dinner at the Winneshiek hotel. They visited the Norwegian American Historical Museum and a college campus with a girls dormitory. Members included Mrs. C. B. Schori, R. L. Grimes, Ed Medberry, Walter Falk, Belva Snyder, John Tillotson, Rex Mulford, H. D. Yack, Martin Wenger, G. J. Mosby, and Guernsey Smith. The next meeting is November 6 at Mrs. H. H. Wolf’s home. Mrs. Smith is a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Decorah
Winneshiek
H. H.wolf
College News From Publicity Offices Noted
Echo office receives calls from patre nts asking about items on their offspring in college. Publicity departments of colleges and universities supply these notes to keep home folks informed of local students activities. This newspaper appreciates the service.
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Echo
Notice of F. B. Meeting at Elgin High School
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau will hold a meeting Monday evening November 5 at eight oclock in the Elgin High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin Bight School
Echo Report Flags Unseen Clue in Local Mystery
A note in the Echo hints at a lingering local mystery. Readers are urged to compare features and verify details with official records. The item emphasizes community interest and ongoing curiosity about the unresolved hint.
Eastern Stars Meet Wednesday November 14
Elgin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star announces a Wednesday evening meeting on November 14 with hostesses Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen chairing and Mrs. Fred C. Muehlethaler Mrs. Keith Kohler and Mrs. Hareld Grimm assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Paul Zurbriggen
Chm
Fred C. Muehlethaler
Keith Kohler
Hareld Grimm
Morning Mail Delays Arrival By Twenty Minutes
A new schedule moved the Morning Mail delivery twenty minutes later. The mail now arrives at 8:20 a.m. instead of 8:00.
Fire department battles asparagus field blaze near Mattie farm
Elgin fire department responded last Thursday morning to a blaze burning several acres of an asparagus field across from the Mattie farm. Firefighters contained the flames with no permanent damage expected. Silage made from frosted sorghum is generally safe to feed after fermentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Fire Department
Mattie Farm
Sprayers and Fertilizer Applicators Urged Fall Cleaning
Sprayers and fertilizer applicators should undergo thorough fall cleaning to prevent rusting over winter, ensuring equipment stays in good condition for the next growing season.
Mrs. Eugene Schori Funeral Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene Schori age 33 who died at Worrell hospital in Rochester Minnesota will be held Thursday afternoon Services begin at the Muehlethaler funeral home then at St Pauls Methodist Church at two o clock Burial is in the Elgin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Schori
Worrell ‘Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Muehlethaler
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin Cemetery
Death of Frank Kohler in West Union
Frank Kohler aged 88 of West Union died at the hospital Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the West Union funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kohler
West Union
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Wadena News
Libbie Larson
Iowa Press Association
Iowa State Association of Assessors
J. C. McGowan
Ottumwa
Robert §. Cook
Adel
M. G. Linkletter
Cedar Rapids
F. Ross Henry
Clarion
U. S. Census Bureau
Bureau
Nebraska
Minnesota
South Dakota
Llinois
Wisconsin
Kansas
Missouri
Edgar Ross
Special Legion
Fauser
John Staffenhagens
C-E Tigers
United Fund
Community Chest
R. P. Strauch
Echo Office
Waukon
Hanson
Rieden
Postville
Fayette
Summitg Waukon
Eckader
Payette
wiermnoci-Higin
Be PostyiUe
Maynard i
S.U.L
F. B
Eastern Stars
Call Fire Department
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