Nine men answer call of Selective Service in Clayton County
Nine men have answered the call of the Selective Service board to fill the draft. Names listed include Des Moines, George W. Heck Garnaville, Robert N. White Oats Low el, W Lange, Donald H. Miller Guttenberg, Lawrence Kuehl Strawberry Point Beer Rohner St Olaf rt G Troeater McGregor Loren Frieden Elgin George Lerch and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Clayton County
Sele
Nelsnesday
Des ‘Moines
George W. Heck
Garnaville
Robert N. ‘White
Oats
Lowell
W. Lange
Donald H. Miller
Guttenberg, Lawrence
Interstate Power appoints Campbell as special representative
J W Campbell, district manager at West Union, named special representative for Interstate Power Co. effective Dec 16. Health reasons cited for reassignment. Campbell will remain in West Union and continue to assist the utility. Jurney, Wisconsin district manager, has long service with the company and will relocate with Mrs Jurney to West Union early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Campbell
Interstate Power Company
West Union
Kapp
Campbell
Jurney
Wisconsin
Interstate Power Properties
Interstate Power Co
Open House At Elgin-Clermont Consolidated School
Elgin Clermont Consolidated School hosts open house on Monday November 9. The FFA chapter meets first with a regular meeting 7:30 to 6:00, a movie 8:00 to 8:30 titled The Inspiring Task, and demonstrations in the shop from 8:30 to 9:30. Reporters Chuck Medberry and Weldon Orth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin-Clermont
Independence Hospital adds 500 bed wing approved
The legislative budget and financial control committee approved a $1,918,000 addition to Independence State Mental Health Institute including a 500 bed wing. The plan covers $911,650,205 for construction with $267,795 for elevators, phones, landscaping and furnishings. Remodeling of the infirmary will tie into the new building, possibly delaying completion for two years. capacity now about 1,400 patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute At
Independence
Legislative Budget and
Enry Burma
State ‘Board of Control
Burma
Iowa patrol cites widespread faulty vehicle equipment
The Iowa runway patrol reported two statewide checks finding 3,761 vehicles with faulty equipment. Patrol Chief David Herrick said 27,208 motor vehicles were stopped at over 60 locations, yielding 1,917 tickets for 2,426 faulty items. In a second survey, 1,844 faulty vehicles were found among 14,125 cars and trucks halted.
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Iowa
David Herrick
Herrick
Campaign underway in Iowa GOP governor race
Charles Gebhard of the Bremer County Independent begins part time publicity duties for William S. Lynes of Waverly, a GOP governor candidate and speaker of the house. Lynes joins William H. Nichol of Mason City and A. B. Chambers of Des Moines as announced rivals in the 1954 gubernatorial race. Budget panel approves 67000 for emergency repairs to the University of Iowa chemistry building damaged by fire. total restoration and equipment costs estimated at about 384000 with further Interior work planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gebhard
Bremer County
Waverly
William S. Lynes
Gebhard
Lynes
The
Independent
House of Representatives
GOP
William H. Nicholas
Mason City
A. B. Chambers
Des Moines
State Legislative Budget Committee
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Albert L. Dennler Reported Better
Albert L Dennler is reported improving in Rochester Minnesota where he is a patient. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Milo Olson Mr and Mrs Otis Torkelson and Mr and Mrs Ben Dennler. Friday callers were Mr and Mrs Ben Dennier Mr and Mrs Bill Denninger Mr and Mrs William Torkelson and Mrs Walter Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Olson
Otis Torkelson
Ben Dennler
Rochester
Minn
Albert L. Dennler
Dennler
Ben Dennier
Bill Dennier
William Torkelson
Walter Lehman
Clermont Elgin Open House Sets District Tour Night
The Clermont Elgin Consolidated School District will host open house on Monday November 9 from 730 to 930 PM. Visitors may tour Elgin and Clermont schools to view facilities, meet teachers, and register. An award for most visiting town may follow with transport provided between towns. Armistice Day closings noted for November 11.
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Clermont - Elgin
Elgin
Clermont
Clermont- Elgin
Elgin opens basketball season with Waucoma visit
Elgin high school starts the 1953-54 basketball season on November 10 hosting Waucoma for both girls and boys. Tipoff is 7:15. The Waucoma girls return a county third place team and the boys are stronger, promising a tough opener for Elgin. Lettermen include Stan Boyer Dennis Butikof er Paul Pinney Don Reierson Richard Clark Glen Snyder Stanley Capper Bob Medberry Norman Mitts for the boys and Beverly Benson Janice Schori Jeanine Cook Donna Robinson Edith Gehring Mary Brackin Barbara Medberry Reva Medberry Ruthann Mitts Marlene Wede for the girls. Schedule to appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Waucoma
Stan Boyer
Dennis Butikofer
Paul Pinney
Don Reierson
Richard Clark
Glen Snyder
Stanley Capper
Bob Medberry
Norman Mitts
Beverly Benson
Janice Schori
Jeanine Cook
Donna Robinson
Edith Gehring
Mary Brackin
Barbara Medberry
Reva Medberry
Ruthann Mitts
Marlene Wede
Homes Repainted Notice for Local Residents
Lor rence Muehlethaler and Mrs Ruth Loftsgard had homes freshly repainted. Elgin homeowners, in the majority, keep properties painted and in good repair for which they were fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorrence Muehlethaler
Ruth Loftsgard
Elgin
Mrs Bess Stohr Dinner Guest at West Union
Mrs Bess Stohr was a dinner guest Monday evening of Mrs Gertrude Follen and daughter at West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Stohr
Gertrude Follen
West Union
Goodin Loses Hand in Picker Accident
Warren R Goodin, a farmer from near Volga, lost his left hand and two fingers of his right hand in a corn picker accident on Wednesday October 28 around 11:00 am. He freed himself after more than an hour and reached a doctor suffering significant blood loss and injuries to his arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren ‘R, Goodin
Volga
Goodin
Ialile
Butter judging winners announced at Hotel Fort Des Moines
Winners of the butter judging contest sponsored by the Town Creamery Operators Association were revealed Saturday at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Local victors include first place in team judging with F P Gernand Volga Walter Waskow Waucoma and J F Barnes Alpha. women’s judging saw a tie for third between Mrs R Waskow Waucoma and Mrs N Richmond Williamsburg. men’s judging had a second place tie among Dale Wilson Durango Louis Lehman Igin Dean Klooek Fredericksburg and J J Jackson Farmington. All three convention groups Iowa Creamery Operators Assn Iowa Creameries Assn and Iowa Milk Driers Assn officers reelected with one exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creamery Operators” Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
F. P. Gernand
Volga
Walter Waskow
Waucoma
J. F. Barnes
Alpha
R. Waskow
Wau Coma
N. ‘Richmond
Williamsburg
Dale Wilson
Durango
Louis Lehman
Igin
Dean Klooek
Fredericksburg
J. J. Jackson
Farmington
Iowa Creamery Operators Assn
Iowa Creameries Assn
Iowa Milk Driers Assn
Town Election Quiet With 132 Ballots Cast
In a calm town vote on Tuesday 132 ballots were cast with four spoiled by check marks. Leo Schori won mayor with 118 votes while council results crowned Norris Capper 111, Don Fauser 99, Lorence Muehlethaler 103, D Dean 104, and Sheldon Boyle 85. the top five will serve. Eight write in names for park commissioner appeared, led by A P Lehman with 6 votes earning the seat. Election clerks were R B Kohler and Mrs Leo Schori. judges were Mrs Walter Kohls, Mrs G J Mosby, and D O Dean. A social gathering at Wm Torkelson home honored George Lerch with Harold Meisner family, Leonard Moore, and Lennis in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Schori
Norris Capper
Sheldon Boyle
Dean
Chas. Gehring
Don Fauser
Lorence Muehlethaler
A. P. Lehman
R. Be, Kohler
Leo .Schori
Walter Kohls
G. J. Mosby
D. O. Dean
Elgin Farmer Loses Left Hand to Picker
John Howard Jr. lost his left hand in a corn picker accident on Wednesday October 28 in Elgin. The mangled hand was amputated about an inch above the wrist at West Union hospital. He remained in misery for several days but was recovering and hoped to return home by week’s end.
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John Howard, Jr
Boys 4-H Rally set for November 14 at Elkader
The annual boys 4-H rally day will be held on Saturday evening November 14 in the Elkader opera house. Main speaker Fred Gernand of Volga will recount his Alaska trip. All club members parents leaders and friends are invited. Elections of officers awards for year best members and attendance prizes for clubs with top participation will be given.
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Elkader Opera House
Fred Gernand
Volga
Alaska
Stray Dogs Nuisance Plagues Local Farm Community
Edward Johnson reports stray dogs dumped nearby causing mischief and destruction as farm dogs roam and farmers shoot strays to restore peace. He warns against dumping in the country and urges destroying unwanted pets. Nearby social notes mention a dinner for George Lerch who enlisted in the Army and local visitors and callers.
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Edward Johnson
Clermont
Harold Meisner
George Lerch
Lawrence Lerch
Mervin Larson
Elkader
Elmer Johnson
Lions Host Halloween Party Amid Homecoming Parade in Elgin
Elgin Panthers lost 19 to 0 to Fayette Friday at homecoming. The parade of floats and the king and queen crowned marked halftime. Lions sponsored a Halloween party for youngsters with a parade, prizes for costumes, hot dogs, and sodas. Winners included Eloise Lantz first and others in two age groups. Lions thank band and Legion Post for parade support and traffic control.
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Elgin Panthers
Fayette
Fayette Cardinals
Stevens
Elgin
Eloise Lantz
John Mitts
Dwain Barker
West
East Elgin
Douglas Meinhard
Lois Clark
Pixie
Terry Habeger
David Kiple
Jerry Medberry
James Frieden
Linda Stephenson
Mel Kohler
Louis Klingman
Russell Wenger
Lions
The
Elgin Lions Club
Elgin High School
Elgin Legion Post
Neighbors Help Harvest Dennler Corn Crop
About sixty men with ten pickers and twenty tractors helped Albert L. Dennler harvest and crib around 60 acres of corn last Tuesday while around 80 women prepared a large dinner at the farm. Dennler, hospitalized in Rochester for a month with a leg injury, is reported to be improving.
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Albert L. Dennler
Rochester
Minn
Dennler
Picker Mishaps Hit Hawkeye Farmers In Corn Harvest
A Hawkeye area report details three corn picker accidents near Hawkeye and Oelwein. Lester Weideman, 36, lost his right hand on Fred Copp farm. Maurice Meyer, Monona, suffered mangled fingers while greasing a machine. Keith Wilson, 33, Oelwein, sustained multiple leg and body injuries after being caught in the power take off.
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Hawkeye
Lester ‘Weideman
Fred Copp
Weideman
Maurice Meyer
Monona
Keith Wilson
Oelwein
Halloween Quiet in Elgin Beats Mischief Night
Elgin reported an unusually quiet Halloween with a calm night and likely influence from the Lions party. Minor antics included a few window soaping incidents and scattered corn shocks along business streets, nothing major beyond that.
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Elgin
Lions Party
Baptist Pastor Expected Nov 13 Arrives in Elgin
The Rev. John Vanderbeck wired that the family expected to arrive in Elgin Friday November 13. Their household goods have been shipped and are expected to arrive this week. The family has been located at Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanderbeck
Elgin
Austin
Texas
Frieden family moves to Elgin area home
The Gerald Frieden family relocated to the former Mrs. Alvina Frieden residence over the weekend, on the Elmer Frieden farm just southeast of Elgin. Mr. Frieden will remain employed at the Elgin Cooperative.
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Gerald Frieden
Alvina Frieden
Elmer Frieden
Elgin
Frieden
Elgin Cooperative
Langsdales miss Elgin friends and Echo visit
San Bernardino resident Pat Langsdale writes that Elgin feels far and they miss neighbors after five years with few local ties. He notes the weekly Echo arrival, warm days from 50 to 75, and no rain since March while praising how Elgin began with a newspaper subscription. Ed echoes the Langsdales’ wish for a visit and reflects on lasting friendships formed during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. K
Pat) Langsdale
San Bernardino
Calif
Elgin
Echo
Starts New Home in West Elgin
Adolph Henninger completed basement excavation last week for a new home west of the Carl Hackmann residence. He bought an 80 by 116 foot plot and will erect a 24 by 94 foot one story house with four rooms and a bath. This will be his third Elgin home.
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Adolph ‘Henninger
Carl Hackmann
Elgin
Watters Family Planned Visit in Cheyenne Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Watters with Steven and Jeffrey are expected Thursday to visit in the G J Mosby home in Cheyenne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Watters
Steven
Jeffrey
Cheyenne
Wyo
G. J. Mosby
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Nin
Doyle Jurney
F. F. A. Open House
Missouri
Drake University
Clermont-Elgin
Wm. Torkelson
Leonard Moore
Lennis
Elgin Farmer
Picker
Lions Stage Parade
Panthers
al Dennler
Lonesome
West Elgin
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