Iowa Election Results Highlight Hughes Victory and GOP Senate Win
Harold Hughes defeats Norman Erbe to become Iowa governor as 820,000 voters cast ballots. Hickenlooper narrowly defeats E B Smith for Senate margins, while Republicans hold most state offices and all seven congressmen are re elected including Neal Smith in the first district and Fred Schwengel in the second.
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Harold Hughes
Norman A. Erbe
Hughes
Erbe
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
E. B. Smith
Hickenlooper
al Loveland
Iowa
Lieut Gevernin
Ice
Synhorst
Lynhurst
Orange City
Delmar Dale Dever
Town City
William Mooty
Mel Wolf
Chet Akers
Robert Conner
M. L. Abrahamson
Roy Gillette
Sec. of Agriculture
L. B. Liddy
Corbin Crawford
Evan Hultman
Larry Scalise
Neal Smith
Altoond
Sonja Egenes
Story City
Fred Schwengel
Harold Stephens
Jim Bramwell
Frank Less
H. R. Gross
Neel Hill
John Kyle
Gene Glenn
Charles Hoeven
Don Murray
Ben Jensen
Ed Peters
Check Expiration Date on Address Tag Now
Please verify the expiration date on your address tag. The notice includes that the date is updated through Saturday, Nov. 10. Ensure your recent payments match your receipt or notify the office. If moving, inform the ECHO at least two weeks ahead to process changes.
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ECHO
Post Office” Department
Watch Out for Thieves Epidemic Prompts Extra Precautions
An ongoing surge in thefts has prompted authorities to urge residents to take extra precautions. Officials emphasize vigilance, door-to-door checks, and reporting suspicious activity to curb rising property crimes.
Baptist Missionary Meeting Held at Mrs Tofield Heck Home
The Baptist Missionary Society gathered last Wednesday at Mrs Tofield Heck's home with hostess Mrs Alfred Buckdashel and presiding officer Jonson. Rev Henry Schroeder spoke, a prayer period followed, and contributions were listed for Morris, John Schaer, Archie Schroeder, Fred Schaer, Max Lehman, and Harry Johnson before the meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Society
Tofield Heck
Alfred Buckdashel
Jonson
Henry Schroeder
Morris
John Schaer
Archie Schroeder
Fred Schaer
Max Lehman
Harry Johnson
Clark Family Builds New Home in Clermont Area
Mr and Mrs Merle Clark begin construction of a 24 by 46 foot house near the Harvey Meyer residence west of the river bridge in Clermont The planned three bedroom living room kitchen and basement garage will include a half bath joining the project on Tuesday aann.
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Merle Clark
Cler Mont
Harvey Meyer
Gehring Hurt in Tractor Upset Near Elgin
Charles Gehring suffered a tractor upset Monday afternoon south of Elgin. He jumped clear as the machine toppled but sustained a fractured shoulder blade and possible upper arm fracture, leaving him bruised and hospitalized at West Union with plans for casting.
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Charles Gehring
Tech
Elgin
Mr. Gehring
West Union
New Address Notes from Busy Chicago Madison Cedar Rapids
Readable fragments show residents and new addresses including Marion Christen at 6022 South Drexel Ave Chicago 37 and Lois Clark at 3 South Bassett St Madison Wise with additional note for Mrs Wm Brown at 1164 Brown Ave NE Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Marion Christen
South
Drexel Ave
Chicago
Tiiois
Lois Clark
South Bassett St. Madison, Wise
Wm. Brown
Brown Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Elgin East ern Star Chapter Meets November 14
Elgin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will meet November 14 with hostesses Mrs. Lester Gehring Mrs. Keith Kohler and Mrs. Jack Adrian. In hospital Mrs. Besa Stohr was admitted to Postville Hospital Thursday as a medical patient.
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Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Lester Gehring
Keith Kohler
Jack Adrian
Besa Stohr
Postville Hospital
Elgin Progress Club Meets Monday Evening at Home
The Elgin Progress Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Lyle Light’s home with co host Gladys Paite. The meeting opened with singing and prayers. Mrs. Dérin Méyer was noted for West Union by Jan 20. Lead Johnson and Mrs were appointed to select a gift for Mrs. Henry McMillan. Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler demonstrated decorating styrofoam balls for Christmas decorations. Each member made one ornament and the meeting closed with coffee.
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the Lilgin
Lyle Light
Gladys Paite
Faith Ad Thers
Dérin Méyer
West Union
Lead Johnson
Henry McMillan
Clarence Muehlethaler
Soldier Jacobson joins four day exercise ON GUARD in West Berlin
Army private Eugene A. Jacobson son of Mr and Mrs Arnold J Jacobson participated in exercise ON GUARD a four day field training operation in West Berlin Graffewald a wooded area inside the divided city Units of the British Army and U S Army participated stressing development of military preparedness at company and platoon levels Jacobson serves as rifleman in Company D 6th Infantry 24 Battle Group it Berlin He entered the Army in October 1880 completed basic training at Fort Carson Colorado and arrived overseas in March 1861
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Army
Eugene A. Jacobson
Elgin
West Berlin
Graffewald
U. S
Panel Discussion at Next P T A Meeting
A panel discussion will be held at the next P T A meeting on Tuesday November 20 at Valley. The panel includes Paul Zurbriggen the principal and six department heads. Entertainment will be a Valley students mixed quartet. Meeting starts at 8 p m.
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Valley
Paul, Zurbriggen
Births: several new babies reported in local hospitals
Mr and Mrs Tilpher Bilden welcomed a son James Edward born Oct 29 at Postville Hospital weighing 9 lbs 6 oz. The Hansons greet a son born Nov 16 at Palmer Memorial Hospital weighing 9 lbs 3 oz, bringing their family to eight children. Mr and Mrs Charles Medberry of Borger Texas report a seven pound son David Wayne born Nov 7. Cedar Rapids couple Mr and Mrs C J Anderson announce a 6 lb 13 oz girl born Nov 7. Mrs Wenger left Friday to help care for the new baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilpher Bilden
Postville Hospital
James Edward
Robert Hanson
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Hansons
Charles Medberry
Borger
Texas
David, Wayne
Alton Medberry
C. J. Anderson
Cedar Hapids
Charles Wenger
Post Office Announces New Card Size Rule
The Post Office Department issues a new rule effective after January 1 1963 requiring cards and letters to measure at least 3 by 4 1 2 inches. Mail any nonconforming items before the date to avoid rejection.
Echo Want Ad Urges Selling Unwanted Items
A brief notice promotes using Echo Want Ad service to sell unwanted items. It highlights quick postings, wide reach, and simple steps to list belongings for sale. The item notes emphasize convenience and regional reach for buyers.
Local Elgin Jackpot Winner Leads Saturday Night
Mellien Loftsgard captured a $60 jackpot in Elgin Saturday night. Other winners include Harold Pfister and Gottlieb Pulfer with $5 prizes, Lilvus Hildebrand Jr. and Clarence Peterson each winning $5. Winning numbers listed among scattered OCR text.
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Méllien Loftegard
Elgin
Harold Pfister
Gottlief Pulfer
Lilvus, Hildebrand, Jr
Clarence Petérson
Bill
Tabithas Meet on Thanks Living Theme
The Tabitha Society met Wednesday afternoon with the program theme Thanks Living chaired by Mrs Hugo Hacksham. Mrs Lester Trautman gave devotions and roll call asked What I am Most Thankful For. Hostesses were Morms Earl Kijple Tofield Heck Fred C Muehlethaler and Clarence Muehlethaler, the visitation committee for November.
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Tabitha Society
Hugo Hacksham
Lester Trautman
Morms
Earl Kijple
Tofield Heck
Fred C. Muehlethaler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Junior MYF Met Sunday Evening at JoAnn Wilson Home
JoAnn Wilson hosted the Junior MYF meeting Sunday evening with about twenty members present. The lesson titled Five Kennets of Corn was shared, and new sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kohler, were introduced. Lunch followed the gathering.
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JoAnn Wilson
Keith Kohler
United Fund Drive for Elgin Completed
The United Fund drive for Elgin is completed with total contributions around 1398 dollars, aiming to exceed 1400. Many donors gave one dollar, and volunteers led by Joe Hogan and Dean DeSart carried the workload. The effort notes reluctance from North Fayette County on Cancer and Heart allocations and honors workers for their year after year dedication.
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United Fand
Elgin
United Fund
North Fayette County
Iowa City
Francis Butikofer
C. B. Schori
Oliver Torkelson
Henry H. Wolf
Chas
Wadena area church notices and club reports
Sunday church schedule includes 9 30 am worship and 1 15 pm youth fellowship. Lutheran Women's Missionary Society met with seven members and two guests, with Bible study by Mrs. Rubens and luncheon by Mrs. Gernand. 4 H club held a Saturday meeting at Nancy Alderson’s home to prepare a mothers program and corn centerpieces. Regular community notices include Thanksgiving services at United Brethren Church and a birth announced for Kathleen Renee Murray.
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Lutheran Missionary Society
Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society
Ed. Gernand
Carl Rubens
Gernand
Wadena Wonder Workers
Nancy Alderson
Herb Wilford
Davenport
Anna Aylsworth
Clement Messerli
Waterloo
Sheilah
Charles H. Clark
Allen Memorial Hospital
Chris
Eet Ee
Wayne Belden
Cedar Rapids
Clark
William Aylsworth
Sherry
Rochester
Minn
Bert Aylsworth
United Brethren Church
Hong Kong
Robert Murray
West Union Hospital
Kathleen Renee
Charlie Daisy
Tomah, Wise
Johnnie Erickson
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Richard Erickson
Erickson
Kennéth Kjosa announces engagement of Sandya Rae
Mr and Mrs Kennéth Kjosa announce the engagement of their only daughter Sandya Rae to Marvin K Holek son of Mr and Mrs Kermit Holek of Kanawha A February wedding is planned
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Kennéth Kjosa
Sandya Rae
Marvin K. Holek
Kermit Holek
Kanawha
Amundson Attends ISU Agriculture Career Day
Mark N. Amundson of Postville joined 166 other young men at ISU on Saturday November 3 for the third annual agriculture career day in the College of Agriculture. The program begun in 1980 aims to acquaint students with careers in agriculture and encourage college preparation.
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Mark N. Amundson
Postville
Agriculture Career Day
ISU
College of Agriculture
Wilsons Celebrate Silver Anniversary Open House
Pat and Mike Wilson invite friends and relatives to an open house at St Pauls Methodist Church parlors Sunday November 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in honor of their parents Mr and Mrs Clifton Wilson observing their 25th wedding anniversary. No invitations will be sent.
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Pat
Mike Wilson
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Clifton Wilson
Boy Jeffrey Cline Nearing Discharge From Scholtz Hospital
Jeffrey Cline in traction in the Pediatrics Ward at Scholtz Hospital Waterloo is improving and expected to go home in ten days.
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Schoitz Hospital
Jeffrey Cline
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Commission on Education Met Monday Ev'ning
The Commission on Education met last Wednesday evening at the church with a business session followed by a coffee hour. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Lee Roy Collins and many area residents. several could not attend. Mrs. Dale De Sart organized the refreshments with help from Mrs. Knudtson.
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Commission On Education
Lee Roy Collins
Keith
Linda
Donald Gardner
Russell Larson
Leo Falk
Robert Falk
Jack Adrian
Vince Bartunek
Leonard Helns
Jacob Friederich, Jr
Laurence Knudtson
O Loughlin Sale This Saturday Farm Auction Notice
The public is reminded of the William O Loughlin and Glen Minger farm sale this Saturday Nov 17 at 12 30 p.m. Located 2 miles NW of Wadena and 2 miles 5 of Hwy 56 on a gravel road. Nearly a complete line of farm machinery dairy hog and poultry equipment plus 93 Angus and Hereford cattle. Refer to last week s ECHO for the full list.
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William O'Loughlin
Glen Minger
Wadena
Hwy. 56
Early Copy Next Week For Thanksgiving Edition
Instructions emphasize sending all Echo items a day early due to Thanksgiving. Press day is Tuesday. News items must reach the Echo promptly to avoid being held over to the next issue. Normally Echo prints Wednesday and Arlington News Thursday morning.
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The
Echo
Arlington News
Baptist family night moved to Valley High School
The S. S. family night party planned for Clermont Junior High is rescheduled to Friday at 7 30 in Valley High School.
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the Baptist Church
Clermont
The
Valley High School
Elgin Merchants Offer $300 Cash Prizes Each Saturday
Starting this Saturday November 1 Elgin merchants offer 300 cash prizes every Saturday through December 22 with a $50 jackpot. Drawings at 3:00 p.m. Six turkeys given away free each Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from November 17 to December 22 with a whistle for the drawing. Turkey registration at town hall. Santa Claus visits Elgin December 16 with events in upper and lower Elgin at 1:18 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the park offering treats.
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Elgin
Santa Claus
Upper Elgin
Lower Elgin
Social Hour Club Meets at Ash Home in November
The Social Hour Club met at Mrs. Lane Ash's home on Wednesday afternoon November 7 with Mrs. Hilda Little presiding. Sixteen members answered roll call by sharing favorite cookie or candy recipes. Guest Mra J. J. Roach attended. A plan to collect apples for the Good Samaritan Home in West Union was approved. Members to bring gifts for exchanges and a Christmas ideas demonstration occurred. December gathering set for Louis Becker’s home on December 4 with a picnic dinner for members and families.
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Lane Ash
Hilda Little
Ender
J. J. Roach
Earl Kiple
West Union
Louis Becker
Orran Bane
Reuben Howard
Clifton Wilson
Virgil Miles
Melbert Meyer
Cleve Bennett
Elgin Community Club Meeting Notes November 13
Elgin's Community Club met at the Legion and Auxiliary Hall with 28 members. Secretary Charles O'Neill read a letter from State highway district engineer Glen H. Doty about a delayed bridge project between Elgin and Clermont due to heavy snow removal expenses. Plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas were discussed. the missing Santa Claus suit was not found after lengthy talks and further search is planned. A nominating committee was named by President John Tillotson to submit names for next year’s officers.
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Elgin
Legion and Auxiliary Hall
Charles O'Neill
Glen H. Doty
Clermont
Bill Moore
John Tillotson
Workshop Held For Luther League Officers Eldorado
A Sunday workshop for Luther League officers sponsors and the minister ran from 2:00 to 8:00 at the Lutheran Church in Eldorado. Attendees included Rev. C. T. Fjelstul, Don Fauser, Karen Hilgemann, Phyllis Hunsberger, Connie Dummermuth and Stanley Anderson. Don and Mrs Fauser are sponsored for the Elgin Luther League.
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Luther League
Lutheran Church
Eldorado
C. T. Fjelstul
Don Fauser
Karen Hilgemann
Phyllis Hunsberger
Connie Dummermuth
Stanley Anderson
Elgin Luther League
Circle Sarah to Meet at Church Thursday Afternoon
Circle Sarah gathers at the church Thursday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Lester Gehring and co hostess Clara Muehlethaler. Mrs. Mel Kohler will present the lesson.
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Sarah
Lester Gehring
Clara Muehlethaler
Mel Kohler
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Baptist Missionary Met
Clarks
Gehring
O. E
Elgin Progress Club
Eugene’ Jacobson
P.T.A
P. O. Department
Mellien Loftsgard
Tabithas
M.Y.F
Wadena News
Presbyterian Church
Mark Amundson
Ag. Day
O’loughlin
Ash
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