Births Reported in West Union and Charles City
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gehring welcome a daughter Mary Elaine born October 30 at West Union hospital weighing 9 pounds Mrs William Nutting adds a daughter Judy By born October 31 at West Union hospital weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces Word has been received of a son Charles Allen born October 25 weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces to Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson at Charles City Charles is the son of Mr and Mrs QO C Peterson of Clermont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gehring, Jrw
Dauhter
West Union Hospital
Mary Elaine
Wm. Nutting
Judy
Charles Allen
Charles Peterson
Charles City
Charles
Qo, C, Peterson
Clermont
Elgin Residents Seek Closure of City Dump
Elgin residents presented a petition to the town council Monday urging the closing of the Diagonal street city dump. Signers mostly from the nearby area cited decaying garbage as a health menace and fly breeding site. The council plans to close the old dump soon and seek a new site, despite added costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Diagonal Street
State Health Department
W C T U Meeting At Leuchtenmacher Home
The W C T U met at Roy Leuchtenmacher s home on Friday evening October 29 with Hilda Leuchtenmacher as program chairman. The group sang My Jesus I Love Thee and Rev A O Nesset led scripture and prayer. Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher read a poem Twin Ballet and Mrs Earl Kiple presented Are We Helpers. Nesset read What Our President Should Be and Forest sows remarks were shared. Membership chair appointed and officers to be elected in January. Guy Probert named program chairman. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Hilda Leuchtenmacher
Jesus
A. O. Nesset
Earl Kiple
Forest
Nesset
Jésus
Leuchgenbuicher
Auto Crash Injures Local Couple Near Delwe
Mr and Mrs Robert Traurig suffered bruises and other injuries in a Sunday morning auto collision south of Delwe. Their car hit a vehicle driven by Wm O Haven of Davenport. Mrs Traurig teaches in Elgin and her husband is a student at Upper Iowa. The former had not yet returned to school earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Traurig
Delwe
Wm. O'Haven
Davenport
Traurig
Elgin
Upper Iowa
J. E. Colby
Lake Mills
Sam Sollid
Conrad
Montana
America
Colby
F. C. Muehlethaler
Chicago
Janette
Jeanette
N. Evans
Arthur Lantz
Bertha Frisbie
Christine Schori
Jer Hanson
Joe Hanson
Des Moines
J. Kiple
Farmersburg
Rochester
St.ary's Hospital
Martin Hotel
M. Y. Kiple
Harold
L. L. Kiple
Batoffe Club
Hannah Rickey
Woodward
Dale DeSart
Linda
Ray DeSart
Marshall Helms
Anna Schupbach
Ray Weithorn
Detroit
Mich
Glen Schupbach
Julianne Czaila
Robert Sieleman
Iowa City
Savanna
Alabama
Walter Falk
Chevrolet
Otto Krueger
Harry Johnson
Ki. C. Popenhagen
Arthur Groth
Decorah
Sam Lehman
Hazel Horst
Ernest
LaVerne Schlupp
Hudson, M. D
Lyle Leath
Charles City
Oscar Frieden
Jake Friederich
Armistice Supper At School House
The American Legion and Auxiliary members and their families plan the annual Armistice supper on Thursday evening November 11 at 6 30 at the school house. Each family should bring their own dishes for a picnic supper with a program and bingo. Local reports note Elkader high school football losing its first game in five years to Postville, ending a 40 game winning streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Democrats Sweep Nation and State Races Amid Early Returns
Radio results show Democrats extending control of the presidency Senate and House with Truman leading Dewey in electoral votes and a large popular vote margin. Beardsley leads Switzer for governor while Gillette tops Wilson for U S Senate. Soldiers Bonus passed by about 4 to 1 with wide regional support. state and local races reflected Democratic gains in several offices.
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Senate
House
Truman
Dewey
Town
Beardsley
Switzer
Gillette
George Wilson
Demos
Congress
Rpublicans
Fayette County
Aor
Wallace
wrior Gillette _ H
I Beardsley
Palle Ane Ieee Mullaney
T Jacobson
Bad Willman
Davis
Amit
Gehring
Knox
Klammer
Faber
Munson
Estey
Wood
Pleasant Valley Township
Dewey Truman
U. S
Wilson
Talle
Ain
Beardsley Switzer
Mullaney
Hallowe'en Pranks Turn Destructive in Elgin
In Elgin area Halloween pranks follow a familiar pattern with broken items and vandalism. This year two serious offenses stand out as mail boxes are torn down and several traffic signs removed, prompting concern that authorities may step in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oealoweepan
Elgin
Hallowe'en
Cattle on Feed in Iowa Cites Stable October Numbers
Iowa cattle on grain feed as of October 1 held steady with the prior period. Most feed cattle were heavy steers intended for market before year end. Few were slated for February sales, reflecting cautious feeder buying amid price uncertainty. Local social notes mention Mrs. J E Colby receiving roses from Sam Sollid, and several regional visits and illnesses among residents, including Mrs. Dons and Mrs. Mitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bazaar and club notices from local listings
The record lists events for November including a W. 5. C. 5S bazaar on Thursday and a Lutheran bazaar on Friday. It adds Community Club Progress Club meetings on Monday, Masonic and Study Club events on Tuesday, Mlyria Church and Eastern Star on Wednesday, and Armistice Day Légion Auxiliary supper on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlyria
Eastern Star Meeting
Armistice Day Légion-Auxiliary
Many Visit Meyers On 50th Anniversary
About 115 guests called Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Meyer on their 50th wedding anniversary observed with an open house. The couple’s children donated a gold and white bouquet and a large wedding cake. Granddaughters Lavon Reichert and Mrs. Donald Winter served punch. attendees hailed from several Iowa towns. A Tuesday dinner honored the couple’s three children and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Meyer
Clemens Meyer
Mia
Harry Reichert
Leo Meyer
West Union
Lavon Reichert
Donald Winter
South Haven
Mich
Volga
Elgin
Monona
Elhader
Boone
Stanhope
Will Lantz
Bazaar and Auction for Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid
Bazaar and auction set for Friday night November fifth at 8 15 at the town hall with lunch served. All invited. Nearby reports include a panther sighting by Josef Knoflik near the Iowa River and multiple local social visits and dinners among residents and guests across South Tama County and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies' Aid
Town Hall
Celebrate Fifty-fourth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Falk celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on a Saturday at the Guttenberg hotel. Guests included H W Falb George H Yalb Walter Falk John Jr Falb James Bailey E L Morris Roy Williams Maywood Til and other family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falk
Guttenberg Hotel
H. W. Falb
George H. Yalb
Walter Falk
John Jr. Falb
James Bailey
E. L., Morris
Roy Williams
Maywood, Til
P. V. 4-H Club Elects New Officers
The October meeting of the Pleasant Valley Livestock 4-H Club at Elgin High School elected officers for the coming year. President Donald Frieden, vice president Kenneth Block, secretary Edith Gehring, reporter Joyce Gehring. Plans focused on recruiting new members, open to youths aged ten to twenty-one. those interested should contact any officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Livestock 4-H
Elgin High School
Donald Frieden
Kenneth Blockhum
Sedithéas
Gehring
Joyce Gehring
Bazaar and Chicken Dinner at Methodist Church
A Methodist church bazaar opens to the public at 3 o clock while a Chicken Dinner is served from 5 30. Proceeds and baked goods attract locals including long time weaver Mrs Hannah Rickey. Community notices cover weddings travel and local visits with several names and places. Echo Want Ads Pay.
New Legislature Faces Knotty Problems and Reforms
The piece notes a dramatic shift to night football at Elgin with admissions of 541.75 per game, funded by donations totaling 1720.79. It discusses looming Iowa state legislature battles, Farm Bureau resolutions on sales tax and World War II bonuses, and education funding and teacher tenure proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Paul Zurbriggen
Legion Post
House
Senate
GOP
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
County Farm Bureau
William Beardsley
Town Federation of Labor
Town Grange
Farm Bureau Extension Service
Shower Honors Bride Hildur Opland in Kitchen Shower
Hildur Opland was honored at a Monday kitchen shower filled with games and gifts. Attendees included many local friends and family such as Mrs. Martin Nelson, Mrs. Ole Amundson, Norene, Mrs. Harold Opsand, Esther Wettleson, Mrs. Robert Wettleson, Mrs. Christine Rypestor and Corrine, and numerous others. A lunch followed the gift opening and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildur Opland
Martin Nelson
Ole Amundson
Norene
Harold Opsand
John Opsand
Esther
Julia Wettleson
Robert Wettleson
Christine Rypestor
Corrine
Allen Anderson
Harley
Kathleen
Arthur Amundson
Keith Brainard
Carl Patrick
Navy enlistment and local accident notes from the Iowa towns
Lyle E. Butikofer trains at the San Diego naval center after passing his Des Moines exam and enlisting in Waterloo for one year. Thrill, Hard Jack follows Bobby Crane, a polio victim at Denison. A lab move occurs as a fuse blows in Council Bluffs iron lung emergency. Roy Glenn injures a finger in a corn picker near LeMars, then a crash with a truck. Don Johnson burns himself lighting a kerosene stove in Rock Rapids. Mrs. Walter Dummermuth attends a Rochester clinic. Check Echo Want Ads Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle E. Butikofer
San Diego
Calif
Naval Training Center
Des Moines
California
Ed Butikofer
Lyle
Waterloo
Jack
Bobby Crane
Denison
Council Bluffs
Devsion
Roy Glenn
LeMars
Mr. Glenn
Don Johnson
Rock Rapids
Walter Dummermuth
Rochester
Minn
Move Into The Halls Statehouse braces for biennial session
The statehouse shifts into crowded corridors as offices move from legislative chambers to clear space for lawmakers. The International Harvester Building may not be ready until after the new year, delaying relief for the housing squeeze. Capitol grounds building could cost about 4.5 million with limited funds available. Microphones for 108 House members near completion and a new carpet laid in the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capellol
International Harvester
THC
Capitol
Statehouse
Budget Hearings Set With Blue and Johnson On 1949-51 Requests
Budget hearings will begin soon with Gov Robert Blue, governor elect, and state comptroller Ray Johnson meeting with department heads to discuss budget requests for 1949-51. Many departments filed requests late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blue
Ray Johnson
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W.C. T. U. Meeting
Elkader
Postville Eleven
Haze
Horet
Sclupp
Orville Berg
Rob
Grimes
Harry Grimes
Louis Kjosa
St. Mary's Hospital
Emil Bruellman
Geo. Bruellman
West Bend
J. M. Gehring
Clarence Thorson
Alma Ostlie
Bertha Frisble
Geo. Hanson
Elmer Hoag
St. Ansgar
Georgana Falb
Town City
Geo. Falb
House Faber
Clermont Township
Capper
Hallowe
Towa
CNN
Meyers
Josef Knoflik
Tama County
Iowa River
Knoflik
Jim Yearous
Dundee
Harold Glass, Jr
Leonard Hull
Dianne
Philadelphia
W. E. Kerr
Hollywood
Geo. H. Falk
Arbe Schroeder
Postville
C. J. Mulford
Harvard
George McNeely
Lima
Henry Feller
Gladys
Dale Jensen
George Christen
Ida Christen
C. S. Nourse
Estherville
Lorence Muchlethaler
P. V. 4-H Club
State Education Association
General Assembly
ISEA
Navy
Cuba
Columbus
S-Saihe
Foontyon
Louis. Incorp
Marina Corps
Aorpio
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