New Cars Registered in Arlington and Nearby Areas
E Wayne F Seedortz of Arlington registers a Chevrolet truck named Ole Thompson in Clermont. Ford 2 door listed. Real estate transfers include Mildred Barney to M K Ep pard with $1 for Lots 2 411 12 Bik 3 Calkens Add Brug Creek Arlington. License to Wed Nov 4 for Quinton P Olson Postville and Arlene Mediey Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne F. Seedortz
Arlington
Chevrolet
Ole
Thompson
Clermont
Ford
Mildred Barney
M. K. Eppard
Calken’s
Brug Creek
Quinton P. Olson
Postville
Arlene Mediey
Elgin
Psychiatry Course To Be Offered At Mental Health Institute
A psychiatry course directed by Dr. Witte at the Mental Health Institute in Andpendence invites all town and rural residents to attend. The schedule runs weekly from November 23 to December 28 with tours, talks on Introduction to Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychodrama, and discussions on mental illness, functional and organic psychoses, psychoneuroses, and related topics led by Dr. Witte, Mrs. Rudhyar, Mr. Flaten, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mental Health Institute
Andpendence
Witte
Misa Black
Eva Rudhyar
Dr. Witte
Mr. Flaten
Entertainers Host Shower for Bride Elect Arlene Medberry
Miss Slmvera Larson and individual hostesses O My Blockhus Mrs M J Blockhus and Mrs Martin Amundson entertained at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday afternoon at the Larson home for Arlene Medberry who became the bride of Quinton Olson Saturday. Games and contests provided the diversion. Lunch was served to 25 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slmvera Larson
Ind
O. My. Blockhus
M. J. Blockhus
Martin ‘Amundson
Larson
Arlene Medberry
Quinton Olson
Grand Meadow 4-H Larks Hold November Meeting
The Grand Meadow Larks 4-H Club met at Joe McNeil’s home on November 2 with twenty members and several mothers present. The program covered floor plan drawing, making household paste, gasoline and kerosene, bulletin boards, hair care, and design talks. A mother daughter tea song at Elkader was practiced before games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow Larks 4-H
Joe McNeil
Gwen Mark
Judy Jacobin
Jeanne Leath
Iby Shirley
Janet Eri
Sandra Billen
Illyria 4 H Club Plans Christmas Party and Prize Winners
Illyria Livestock 4 H Club met at Toe and Fremont Ogle home on Monday evening November 2. Thirteen members answered roll call with corn speek. They updated the program schedule and planned the Christmas party. Dennis Meyer won first prize and Wayne Gibbs won second in a contest. The next meeting is the Christmas party with all parents invited. Each member should bring a 26 cent gift for the gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Livestick
Toe
Local visitors spend weekend with area residents
Ed Klingman of the Good Samaritan Home West Union spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Louis Klingman The Wm Moore family visited Marion Olson home Monona Friday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Klingman
Good Samaritan
West Union
Beardsley Rips Apart Benson Farm Plans
Governor Beardsley attacks Ezra Benson farm program, fueling speculation of a U S Senate run against Congressman Thomas Martin. The piece notes Beardsley’s early Eisenhower support and his stance on federal aid and state autonomy. Also covered are rural teacher salaries, with median pay at 2300 dollars for 4711 districts, and Iowa’s new school driving permit law affecting permits for students 14 to 16. Lieutenant Harry Brown reports continued coverage on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Beardsley
Benson
U. S
Beardsley
Gen
Eisenhower
Ike
Ezra Benson
Thomas Martin
Iowan
State Department
Iowa
Patrol
Harry Brown
Pre Nuptial Luncheon for Arlene Medberry and Quin Olson
A pre nuptial luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs J P Medberry with Mrs F D Welch at the home Friday evening honored Arlene Medberry and her fiancé Quin Olson. Attending were Rev and Mrs E G Steinman Mr and Mrs Richard Mason Susan Elgin Ill Shirley Reusser Rochester Minn Harriet Juhl Cedar Falls and others including Mr and Mrs Clarence Olson Clara Bane Kenneth Medberry Clarence Amundson and Norris Rejerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Medberry
F. D.welch
Arlene Medberry
Quinton Olson
E. G. Steinman
Richard Mason
Susan
Elgin
Shirley Reusser
Rochester
Minn
Harriet Juhl
Cedar Falls
Clarence Olson
Clara Bane
Kenneth Medberry
Clarence Amundson
Norris Rejerson
Kenneth Blockhus
Marlene Mosby
Adult Evening School in Agriculture Meeting Preview
The last meeting of the adult school in agriculture will be held November 18 with a program titled Laying out the conservation projects. A movie and demonstration will show contours terraces waterways and farm ponds instruments. Wives of attending men are invited to sit in and a survey will gauge interest in a women’s night school series for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ias
Abe Habeger
Adult Council For Vocational Agriculture
House of Minnie Topp Fire at Elgin Causes No Save
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the former Minnie Topp residence in Elgin last Wednesday night. Discovered about 12:30 by Louis Kurth staying with Otto Topp, the occupants escaped just before the interior was consumed. Elgin firemen held flames from neighboring structures, Clermont firefighters aided in control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Topp
Elgin
Louis Kurth
Otto Topp
Topp
Clermont Department
Elgin Study Club Meeting At Mrs Grimes Home
The Elgin Study Club gathered at Mrs Robert Grimes residence on Tuesday evening November 3. Roll call covered Our Government and Citizenship Training topics. Following a silent auction lunch was served by Mrs Grimes and guest Mrs Alma Tripp attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Robert Grimes
Leota Welch
Grimes
Alma Tripp
Convention Attendees Travel to Des Moines for Canners Meet
Leo Schori Albert Schori and D Doan left Wednesday for Des Moines to attend the Iowa Nebraska Canners Association convention. They will return Friday evening. Janice Torkelson Cedar Falls student spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Torkelson. Mrs Clara Baumgartner spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ray Tomsheck at Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo. Schori
Albert Schori
D. ©. Doan
Des Moines
Iowa- Nebraska Canners Association
Janice Torkelson
Cedar Falls
Oliver Torkelson
Clara Baumgartner
Ray Tomsheck
Clermont
Minneapolis Couple Weds After Weekend Visit
Mrs Louise Little and Arthur Mason residents of Minneapolis married on Wednesday November 4 at a Minneapolis church. They were in town for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs George Vaughn who hosted them. Also guests from Friday to Sunday at the Vaughn home were Mr and Mrs R G Larrabee of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Little
Arthur Mason
Minneapolis
George Vaughn
Vaughn
R. G. Larrabee
Masons Hold Dinner at West Union Church
Attend' Masonite event as Mr. and Mrs. Allen Habeger Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Wilson John Falk Walter Kohler and Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Weston dine Wednesday evening at the Methodist church in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Habeger
Clifton Wilson
John Falk
Walter Kohler
Lionel ‘Weston
Marion Busy Bees Plan Tea and Bake Sale
The Busy Bees met at Carol Schupbach's home on November 2 with seven girls present. They will attend the mother and daughter tea in Elkader on November 7, read the Country Girl's Creed, and plan a bake sale to replenish their treasury. They will make two dozen cookies to donate for the tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees
Carol Schupbach
Elkader
Dairy Herds Grow Slightly as Culling Drops in Iowa
The Iowa Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports fewer cows culled in 1952-53, expanding average herd size from 18.3 to 19.2 cow years. Butterfat per cow dipped from 357.7 to 354.8 pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Legion Meeting Tuesday November 1% Elgin
The Elgin American Legion will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening in the Legion rooms with good attendance hoped for. Ed Wenger and callers last week included Mrs. Reda Etters and a list of neighbors and families from West Union and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin American Legion
Legion Rooms
Ed Wenger
Camm
Reda Etters
Sally Miller
Anna McNeil
Alta Kingman
Florence ‘Baldwin
Earl ‘Kiple
Elgin Cream Routes To Be Let Now 17
Directors of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Company will let all the cream routes to the lowest responsible bidders. Letting will be held Tuesday November 17 at two o'clock p m at the Creamery office in Elgin Iowa. Bids must be filed with the secretary by noon that day. Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By Order Board of Directors. Robert D Wilson, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers Dairy Company
Elgin
Iowa
Board of Directors
Kfpe Robt D
Divisional Meetings Planned for November 19
Mrs. William Baumgartner and Mrs. C J Mulford will entertain circle Rebecca at Baumgartner home. Mrs. Leo Schori and Mrs. Nor fris Capper will entertain circle Nora at Schori home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baumgartner
C. J. Mulford
Rebecca
Leo Schori
Norfris Capper
Nora
Schori
Tabitha Society Meeting Set for November 19
The Tabitha Society plans a November 19 gathering at the church with hostesses Mrs Clarence Mucehiethal er, Mrs Robert Boyle, Mr Guy Probert and Mr Archie Schroeder. Devotions on Thankfulness led by Mrs Wm Kohls, music by Mrs Lorenze Muchlethaler, Dutch Thanksgiving Day in 1574 by Mrs Alfred Jacob, and a playlet What We Have to be Thankful For performed by Mrs Fred Burrow, Mrs Kenton Krueger, Mrs Alfred Wenger, and Mrs Elmer Pinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Mdms
Clarence Mucehiethaler
Robert Boyle
Guy Probert
Archie Schroeder
Wm. Kohls
Lorenze Muchlethaler
Alfred Jacob
John Winklemann
Paper Drive Saturday by Elgin MYF
The Elgin MYF will hold a waste paper collection on Saturday November 14 starting at 8 30 a.m. Residents should place old magazines and newspapers on the curb ready for the collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Myf
Lutheran Aid Meeting Set for November 19
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet at the Legion hall on November 19. Hostesses are Mrs. John Hellum, Elmer Benson and Carl Torkelson, with program chairman Mrs. Russell Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
The
Legion Hall
Mdris
John Hellum
Elmer Benson
Carl Torkelson
Lis
Russell Wenger
Carpenter Visitors in Fayette Call on Sunday
Mr and Mrs R R Carpenter of Fayette were visitors in the C B Schori home Sunday. Shirley Howard, a student with her parents Mr and Mrs Archie Howard, was also mentioned as present in the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Carpenter
Fayette
C. B. Schori
Shirley Howard
Cedar Falls
Archie Howard
Community Club Plans for Christmas
Around 40 former neighbors of Warren Goodin helped husk his 105 acres of corn on Friday and Saturday, Oct 30 and 31. Goodin was injured in a picker accident the prior Wednesday losing his left hand and two fingers of his right hand. He was treated at Mercy hospital in Oelwein and returned home last Tuesday. The husking crew used 11 pickers, four elevators, 20 wagons and 15 tractors with neighboring women providing meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Goodin
Elgin Community Club Plans Christmas Trade Promotion
The Elgin Community Club held a Monday meeting with 15 at dinner. They approved continuing the Christmas trade promotion with turkeys given each Saturday and cash gifts the day before Christmas. First gift day is Saturday Nov 21 with six turkeys. Nominating committee for 1954 officers named Lyle Light Louis Lehman and Wm Moore. report and elections set for Dec 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
T the Legion
Lyle Light
Louis Lehman
Wm. Moore
Seal Sale Opens Saturday in Elgin TB Fight
Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler local chairman announces Christmas seals go out Saturday November 14 to support TB and heart disease battle. Citizens urged to buy use and send in contributions quickly aiming to raise more than last year with a dollar per sheet and larger gifts welcomed. Mrs Walter Follett presides county group with vice president Mrs Fred Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorence Muehlethaler
Elgin
Walter Follett
Fred ‘Cline
Schools Open House At Clermont And Elgin Draw Big Turnout
M H Hoare reported that 84 Elgin and 80 Clermont visitors registered Monday at Clermont schools open house. Elgin schools saw 156 Elgin and 75 Clermont registrants. He called the event highly successful and noting strong turnout from both communities.
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Don Fauser in Postville
Mr and Mrs Don Fauser welcomed a daughter named Rebecca Marie born Monday November 9 at Postville hospital. The infant weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and joins the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Fauser
Postville Hospital
Rebecca Marie
Mart Davis Funeral Held Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mart Davis age 71 were held from the Muehlethaler funeral home and at the Presbyterian church in Wadena. Burial followed in Wadena cemetery. Davis died Saturday November 7 at his farm home between Elgin and Clermont from a sudden heart ailment. He is survived by his widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Davis
Muehlethaler
Presbyterian Church
Wadena
Mr. Davis
Elgin
Clermont
Birthday Dinner for Knudt Son and Oldag Kin
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Knudt son entertained at dinner and supper Sunday for the birthdays of Mrs Emma Knudt son and Mrs Ed Oldag. Guests included Ed Oldag Mr and Mrs Dale Anderson and Dr and Mrs Robert Schneider Allen and Bobby of Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Knudtson
Emma Knudtson
Ed Oldag
Dale Anderson
Robert Schneider
Allen
Bobby
Postville
Townwide repainting marks steady home improvements
More Fixing Up The Echo reports several homes in town repainted or reshingled and interior work started this season. F Muehlethaler Paul Zurbriggen Allan Anderson Ole Loftsgard and Harry Johnson completed exterior work while Mrs Frieda Etter Henry Matthys and Elmer and Mrs Thomas Foxwell pursued siding shingles interior remodeling. Baumfartner protected a business building with armor coat on the east side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
F. ©. Muehlethaler
Paul Zurbriggen
Allan Anderson
Ole Loftsgard
Gunder
Harry Johnson
Frieda Etter
Henry Matthys
Elmer Benson
Thomas Foxwell
Wm. E. Baumfartner
Quiet Day Observed by W. S. C. 5 at Church
The W. S. C. 5 met at the church last Thursday for a quiet day with Mrs. Robert D. Wilson in charge. On the program were Mrs. Lawrence Knudtson and Mrs. Robert Grimes. Hymns were sung with Mrs. E. G. Steinman at the piano. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Halvorson, Mrs. Ella Humphrey of West Union, Mrs. Ethel Kohler of Wilton Junction, and Mrs. Lena Cooley and Mrs. Roger Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Wilson
Lawrence Knudtson
Robert Grimes
E. G. Steinman
Elmer Halvorson
Ella Humphrey
West Union
Ethel Kohler
Wilton Junction
Lena Cooley
Roger Walker
Antenna thefts: Guttenberg youths linked to bicycle antennaes
About a dozen Guttenberg youngsters were seen with auto antennas on bicycles. Meanwhile a similar number of car owners reported their antennas broken off and stolen. The youths now explain the source of theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenberg
Prank Freezes 53 Prize Cattle at Emmetsburg Stockyards
Fifty three head of prize cattle valued at ten thousand dollars were turned out by pranksters at the Cecil Smith stockyards in Emmetsburg recently. Four workers spent two days rounding up the cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Smith
Emmetsburg
Local Families Visit Burtram Kurth Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Heckmann and the Hugo Hackmann family from West Union visited Sunday at the Burtram Kurth home in Ear lly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Heckmann
Hugo Hackmann
West Union
Burtram Kurth
Earlly
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Eleet
G. M. Larks
Illyria
Club
Benson Farm
Senate
Elgin Study Club
American Way
Marion
Reva Friederich
Legion Meeting
Tabithas
Lutheran Aid
Seal Sale
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