Wadena News Halloween Party at School Gym
Wadena's community club held a Halloween event in the school gym with prizes for games and treats for children. Refreshments were provided in the lunch room by local volunteers including Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Chapdan while families from St. Slax Jolowe City Marion and Elgin attended along with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson.
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Ct Bophasirs
Witten -Erickson
Ei Tikes
Tucedight
Didi
Pearl Woing
Sohenant
Johnnie Erickson
Cobennig Club
Comenlee
Slax
Jolowe City
Rob‘Clark
Marion
White Elephant Sale Totals $311.45
At Elgin park Lions event a White Elephant sale grossed 311.45 dollars from 236 to 206 items sold. Auctioneer Herman Larson Jr. led bids with help from Harry Frieden and the Bigin State Bank clerk. Lions volunteers donated time and services.
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Elgin Park
Herman Larson Jr
Harry Frieden
Ne Bigin State ‘Bank
Hofer Closing Out Sale At Ben Hofer Estate Farm
Paul Hofer announces a closing out sale at the Ben Hofer estate farm on Saturday November 15. The farm recently sold to Reyn An Strong who also owns the adjoining O Harran farm. Stock includes 18 cattle 32 hogs 175 pul Lets hay and grain and farm machinery. Hofer milk route and truck also offered. Thompson Schatz sell for Elgin State Bank acts as clerk. Echo prepared the advertising.
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Hofer
Ben Hofer
Itl
Reynan Strong
O'Harran
Thompson & Schatz
Elgin State Bank
The
ECHO
MYFers Travel Traveling Supper Across Lands
Members of St Pauls Methodist Youth Fellowship staged a traveling supper Sunday night to learn about mission work. The journey began at Sandra Shepard's home in Hawaii with pineapple juice, moved to Linda Stephenson's in Latin America for pizza, and ended at Mrs Bess Blake in Clermont with ice cream and cookies. Guests included Arlin Peters Arden Greener and Red Clark who spoke about Alaska.
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St. Paul's
Red Clark
Arden Greener
Arlin Peters
Births in West Union and Mason City Families
Mr and Mrs Harry Laeder of West Union announce the birth of a daughter Kathryn Kay born October 37 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Mrs Laeder, formerly Bernite Landagard, is cited. Mrs Ted Kieer of Mason City reports a daughter Jacquelyn born Monday October 27 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces.
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Harry Laeder
West Union
Kathryn Kay
Bern, Gir
Ted Kieer
Mason City
Jacquelyn
New Addresses Listed Det 1 Capt Lowell M Strong
New addresses listed for Detachment 1 at 6303rd Avenue and Captain Lowell M. Strong, Eg SAPS 84, San Francisco California.
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Lowell M. Strong
San Francisco
Cali
Regents Plan to Tighten College Requirements
Town Press Association release notes a plan to tighten college admission and graduation requirements. It highlights potential changes in coursework, GPA thresholds, and eligibility criteria affecting local students and institutions. Aims to align with state education standards and improve college readiness nationwide.
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Regents
Town Press Association
Regents Tighten Admission Rules for Iowa Schools
The state board of regents plans selective admissions to Iowa State College University and Iowa State Teachers College. Graduates must rank in the upper half or face tests. some may gain admission conditionally or on probation. The policy aims to raise academic quality and may require more English and social studies, languages, and math in high school. A separate note says the slave tax commission received a mystery envelope with over 800 in cash and a list of serial numbers. The sender is sought to explain the money and its purpose.
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State Board of Regents
of Higher Learning
Iowa State College
State University of Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Attorney Generals Office
Iowa
Adams
Regents
Slave Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Commission
The
Gas Tax Spending Questioned by Legislative Research Bureau
A Legislative Research Bureau report criticizes the state treasurer office for using gas tax funds outside constitutional purposes. It highlights loopholes in the recent gasoline and diesel tax law aimed at evading tax payments.
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Legisiative Researchureau
State Treasurer
Bureau
Have
Governor's reapportionment plan advances to 1959 legislature
A governor's reapportionment committee tentatively approves a plan to redraw the legislature every ten years. The proposal shifts redistricting from lawmakers to a proposed commission, aiming to complete the task by the next sessions. The constitution requires reapportionment every decade, a process not done since the turn of the century.
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Towa
Teapport Committee
Ingisietor
Pheasant Feathers and Feeder Trade Sparks Inquiry
The Iowa conservation commission notes restrictions on selling pheasant feathers and other body parts for use in lures and gear. Reports mention attempts to buy pheasant feathers and leathers for manufacturing, with purchases reportedly made only from licensed game breeders. The town pheasant season opens Saturday, November.
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Iowa
Ibreedens
Appointment of Jack Gehring as air traffic control specialist
Jack Gehring received his appointment as control tower specialist with the AA A last Wednesday. He left Monday for Indianapolis to accept the position. He will be sent to A A A school at Oklahoma City for six weeks of specialized training, then return to Indianapolis to join the fatally.
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Jack Gehring
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. A. IA
Oklahoma City
SUI Speaker Addresses Valley Teachers
Valley teachers gathered at the high school library to hear Dr. Gilbert D. Moore of State City’s College of Education discuss guidance programs. The 45 minute talk outlined teacher roles and program values, followed by questions. future meetings will plan a suitable local guidance program.
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Gilbert 1D. Moore
College of Education
Town
Moore
Campfire Group Chooses Indian Names for Girls
The Odako Camp Fire group met at the schoolhouse on Tuesday October 28. Girls selected Indian names including Pashuta by Kathy Gehring Ta wanka by Mary Garrison Net oppen by Elaine Thomas Ehs wee by Karla Kohler Tanda by Barbara Muehlethaler Wicaka by Connie Baker and Cantesute by Marcia Knudtson. Symbol bingo and discussions followed as each girl keeps a Camp Fire diary with uniforms soon to be complete.
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Odako Camp Fire
Pashuta
Kathy Gehring
Ta‘wanka
Mary Garrison
Netoppen
Elaine Thomas
Ehswee
Karla Kohler
Barbara Muehlethaler
Connie Baker
State Historical Society Names October New Members
It was announced that 148 persons were elected to membership in the State Historical Society of Town during October. New members include Mrs Mary Clothier, Mrs Marian Hel gerson, Mrs Helen Nydegger, Elgin rs, Joe Gordon, Mrs Edna Hall, Mrs Eawing, Phillip Arrington.
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State Historical Society of Town
Mary Clothier
Marian Helgerson
Helen Nydegger
Elgin Rs
Joe Gordon
Edna Hall
Eawing
Phillip
Arington
Estate Sale Set for Wednesday November 19
Mrs. Andrew Dummenmuth executrix of her late husband’s estate plans a public auction on Wednesday November 19 with nth Team ey and Schatz as auctioneers.
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Andrew Dummenmuth
Nth
Teamey
Son & Schatz
Valley and Opponents Clash in Scoring Summary
Valley played five shutout games this season and won three by large margins. North High of West Union led locals with 20 points, Sumner had 12, Walon 6, as 47 0 Valley and 59 Postville 6 mark season records.
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Valley
Scves
North High
West Union
Sumner
Walon
Wollowing
Postville
Valley Tigers Crowned Upper Iowa Conference Champs
Valley High School swept to the Upper Iowa Conference title with an undefeated 8–0 mark. In a Halloween night rout at Elgin, Valley roared past Postville 59–0 as Merlin Chapman directed a fast offense behind a hard line, with Laverne Nims and Kerr contributing long runs and a score, while Chapman added a 30 yard pass to Nelson and a pick near midfield.
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Vince Bartunek
Valley High School
Upper Iowa
Valley
Tigers
Postville
Pirates
Elgin
Sprites
Merlin Chapman
Gremilins
Laverne Nims
Hyde
Tiger Chapman
Dave Frieden
Chapman
Postvilles
Kerr
Tiger
Paydirt
Mitts
Nelson
Kerr Scooting
Kinunka Camp Fire Meeting Plans Activity at Home
Kinunka Camp Fire girls met Tuesday October 28 at Ima Brackin home. After the meeting they planned a stunt. The next meeting will be at Iantha Strong home on November 25 with Pat Lehman as scriber.
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Kinunka
Ima Brackin
Iantha Strong
Dairy Herd Improvement Assn Meeting and 4H Club Event
Extension Service calendar lists Friday November 7 8:00 pm Dairy Herd Improvement Association No 4 annual meeting West Union. Monday November 10 4H Club meet. November 12 Council Election 8:00 pm at Harli Lan Seedorff farm.
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Dairy Herd Improvement Assn
West Union
M. Wi
Har‘lan Seedorff Farm
Circle Rachel Changes Date Meeting Announcement
Circle Rachel will meet Thursday November 13 at the home of Mrs Adrian with Mrs SprenreipoD assisting. Program Mrs Konga. Today’s best buy listed in a Want Ad.
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Rachel
Ik Adrian
Mra
Sprenreipod
Konga
Best Buy
Eastern Stars Gather for November 12 Meeting in Elgin
The Order of Eastern Star will meet on November 12 in Elgin with hostesses Mrs. Jack Adrian Mrs. Lester Gehring and Mrs. Inez Brackin assisting. Members are advised to attend and bring items for the event.
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Elgin Cr
Order of Eastern Star
Jack Adrian
Lester Gehring
Inez Brackin
West Union Banquet Honors Comets Baseball Team
West Union Chamber of Commerce to host a public banquet November 10 honoring the Comets who won the state championship last fall. Five or six Elgin players are on the team, drawing local fan interest. Rip Collins, famed former major leaguer, is slated to attend. Banquet at the high school building at 6:30 PM. Injuries also reported as Allan McClain of Lake Park survives a spine injury from a 10 foot fall at a corn crib. 50th wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs Harry B Johnson of LeMars. married on a farm near Ireton and spent fifty years together.
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West Union Chamber of Commerce
Comets
iThis
Elgin
Rip Collins
Jane
Harry B. Johnson
LaMars
Ireton
LeMars
Clermont, Elgin and
Wadena
Demos Make Sweeping Gains in Election Tuesday
Democrats swept elections with gains in the senate and house and added governors ships. In Iowa Democrats won three congressmen toward a 4 4 split. Loveless re elected governor by about 70 000. County results were tight with Murray Talle Wolf and Loveless county wide totals provided. Conservation board proposal failed by a wide margin.
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Senate
House
Iowa
Wolf
Talle
Marion Township
Murray
Loveless
Marion
Commerce
House of Representatives
Fayette County
Conservation Board
Progressive Home Study Club Meeting at Mary Flannagan Home
The Progressive Home Study Club gathered Oct 29 at Mary Flannagan’s home with co host Mrs Will Christen. Roy Rothlisberger presided. 14 members attended answering roll with an autumn poem. Next meeting set for Mrs Kenneth Medberry’s home on Tue day pm Nov 25.
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Progressive Home Study Club
Mary Flannagan
Will Christen
Roy Rothlisberger
Kenneth Medberry
Tofield
Heck
Parc
Move Blacksmith Shop to Back of Frieden Jocker Plant
The old Elgin blacksmith shop was moved this week to a new location behind the Frieden Jocker plant. It originally sat on Center street, later shifted to the rear of Moody's lot, then part of the Moore property where plans for a new store building next year were announced.
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Elgin
Frieden Jocker
Center Street
Beware of Stalk Ejectors and Husker Rolls
A historical note warns that stalk ejector rolls and husker rolls pose higher accident risks than snapper rolls. It explains mistaken safety beliefs, detailing how these rolls grab gloves and loose sleeves more quickly and vigorously, increasing danger in corn picking areas.
Olson plans closing out sale February ninth near Gander
Henry T Olson of the area south of Gander has fixed February ninth for his closing out sale. Thiele Bros will conduct the sale and the Elgin State Bank will act as clerk. The Olsons expect to fish more, having bought a cabin near a Minnesota lake.
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Henry T. Olson
Gander
Thiele Bros
Elgin State Bank
Olson
Minnesota
Winning Numbers for Nov 1 Draws at 2 and 3:30 PM
The published numbers show a sequence of draws on November 1 at 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. The 2:30 PM set includes 827 323 15 04 1069 419 995 655 1308 1222 1522 478 959 1110 041 012 and the 3:30 PM set lists 1877 953 824 1457 1056 1153 072 1045 1089 902 396 858 504 1185 1253.
Elgin Study Club to Meet on November 10
Elgin Study Club members are reminded of their regular meeting on November 10 with Mrs Merle Bovis as guest speaker.
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Elgin Study Club
Merle Bovis
Witty Mottos and Medley of Quips and Quirks
A jumble of aphorisms and observations spans vacation ivy rash Bermuda shorts and baby milestones. Doc notes a four week old begins to focus on father’s face. Jet pilots and rising prices are referenced in a string of playful proverbs and adages.
Moore Re elected to Athletic Association
M H Moore was reelected to the Iowa High School Athletic Association representative council for a five year term. The 25 member council includes five from each district with class B class A and class AA representation. Moore previously served 1952 to 1957 representing class B and was ineligible after consolidation moved the local high school to class A.
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M. H. Moore
Iowa High School Athletic Association
THSAA
Supt
Moore
Representative Council
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Paul Hofer
SUI
Campfire Group
State Historical Society
Valley Tigers
Tiger Squad
Barker Dwaine
Bennett John Blockhus
Otis
Chapman Merlin
Cook Billie
Christen
David Frieden
David
Frieden
Roger
Gilson Curtis
Hyde Giary
Helgerson
Dave
Herrling Schori
Klingman
Bob
John
Meyer Dennis
Medberry Lyle
Mabb
Mervill
Baumgartner
Nicky
Nims LaVerne
John Olson Curtis
Kerr Robert
Neumann Richard
Metager
Larry
Rush
Scriber
Pat Lehman
Extension Service
Allan McClain
Lake Park
Demos
Luesday
Neurally
Clermont Township
Fairfield
Illyria
Pleasant Valley
Progressive
Move Blacksmith Shop
Glen Reierson
Lyle ‘Olson
Miabel Peters
Ida Pulfer
Randolph ‘Reierson
Philman Larson
Chris Wenger
Athletic Association
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