Wadena News Notes From Sumner Area Socials
Community updates include Mr. and Mrs Hervey Aeschli and Mrs Lena Aeschliman as dinner guests in Sumner. The 600 club met with prize winners listed. Derryl Westcott leaves for Des Moines to enter the Army. Local visits span Elgin Lamont West Union Clermont Elkader MatenGo and Boone revival plans at Wadena United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Aeschliman
Lena Aeschliman
Dininer
Walter Notbalm
Sumner
Lester Gehring
600 Club
Roscoe Pritchard
Clyde ‘Bond
Ralph Shaffer
Ole Johnson
Derryl Johnson
Derryl Westcott
Gerald Westcott
West Union
Des Moines
Ben Hulbert
Dick Wagner
Elgin
Sandra Jones
Joyce’ Erickson
Martha Messerli
Rita Rubens
Allen Ballard
Verdell Hulbert
Clermont
Henry Behn
Elkader
Paul Rubens
Albert Cook
Matengo
Maggie Cook
Hurst Sisters
Boone
Wil
Wadena United Brethern
Joe Brorby
Scott Telford
Cedar Rapids
Wilfred Bond
Miles
Ralph Holtzman
Mabel Johnson
Bridge Club
J. O. Probert
Luther Crandall
G.W. Alderson
CourtHouse New Cars Registered in Area
Archie Howard of Elgin registered a Ford two door while Willet W. Miller of Clermont registered a Ford pickup. Robert or Madalyn Klingman of Wadena registered a Ford two door. Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinney Jr and Cheryl were dinner guests Sunday in the Dale Buroden home West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Howard
Elgin
Ford
Willet W. Miller
Clermont
Pickup
Robert Or Madalyn Klingman
Wadena
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Cheryl
Dale Buroden
West Union
More Candidates Seek Governorship In Iowa in 1950s politics
Two entrants for the forthcoming gubernatorial primary are named: Arthur Lamont of Decorah known as Bozo the Clown, who plans to run on the independent ticket, and Ernest Seeman of Waterloo a long time perennial candidate who has sought multiple offices including mayor and U S Senate and who filed for nominating papers in Waterloo. Also noted are trends in Iowa rail line abandonments, rising gas tax revenue, and a TV news gag involving Governor Beardsley and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lamont
Decorah
Bozo the Clown
Lamont
Ernest Seeman
Waterloo
Seeman
Iowa
Melvin Synhorst
U. S. Senate
P Raza
W. H.nicholas
Mason ‘City
Nicholas
Beardsley
Ken Evans
Evans
Poultry Plant Runs Five Day Week To Christmas
The Mulford poultry dressing plant operates five days weekly and closes Saturdays due to handling and refrigeration needs. Receiving plants close Sunday. About ten to twelve workers are employed seasonally, with work likely continuing until near Christmas.
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Mulford Poultry Dressing
One Killed Two Hurt In Auto Accident Friday
One man was killed and two injured when a car skidded on Highway 52 a mile and a half west of Luana. Jules Johnson 28 Hillsboro Wisconsin died. Jack Adrian and Jack Walsh 22 Nelson Wisconsin were treated at Postville hospital. Investigators cited a patch of ice causing loss of control as the car rolled over multiple times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luana
Jules Johnson
Hillsboro
Wis
Jack Adrian
Elgin
Jack Walsh
Nelson
Postville Hospital
Johnson
Walsh
REA
C. O
Elgin Study Club Met Tuesday Evening
The Elgin Study Club met at Marie Muehlethaler's home last Tuesday evening. A program featured a vocal solo by Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler with daughter Beverly, plus items on Freedom with Youth and a piece by Victor Riesel. A joint Study Club Progress Club supper is planned for November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Marie Muehlethaler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly
Victor Riesel
Mildred Habeger
Georgia Straud
Study Club
Progress Club
Margie Dennler Selected for Who's Who in Colleges
Margie Dennler of Elgin is among nine University of Dubuque students named in Who's Who in American Colleges. A senior majoring in speech, she has participated in dramatics and is active in Zeta Phi sorority, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Dennler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Dennler
Elgin
University of Dubuque
Zeta Phi
Louis Dennler
Massey-Harris Tour Players Visit Factories
Torkelson and Ivan left Tuesday on an extensive Massey-Harris sponsored trip to visit factories in Chicago Batavia Niagara Falls Toronto and Windsor. The men will tour the companys plants and return in about a week. The special train left from Towa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson
Ivan
Chicago
Batavia
Niagara Falls
New York
Toronto
Windsor
Canada
Massey-Harris
Towa City
Elgin Cream Routes To Be Let On Nov 17
Notice from Elgin Farmers Dairy Company directors to bid for cream routes at the creamery attic in Elgin. Bids open Saturday afternoon November 17 at two o'clock. Board may reject any or all bids. Robt D Wilson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Board of Directors
Robt. D. Wilson
Special Thanksgiving Service at Baptist Church
A special Thanksgiving service will be held at the First Baptist Church on Thursday morning November 22 at 10 30. The public is cordially invited to attend this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
New Addresses for Service Members and Furlough News
In Service updates new addresses list for Sgt Louis A Halverson and Pvt Albert A Butikofer with APO and unit details. A furlough homecoming is noted for Pfc Uriel C Gehring from Fort Leonard Wood. Updates include Duane Pinney returning to San Diego and Lydia Odegard learning her son Glen Odegard’s promotion to Pfc with 196th ACT at Seattle APO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Halverson
Louis A. Halverson
Ha. & Sq
FIAF
Connaly Apb
Waco
Texas
Uriel C. Gehring
Fort Leonard Wood
J. M. Gehring
Lydia Odegard
Glen Odegard
Co. I
Care P. M
Seattle
Wash
Horse Fall Injures Boy Hart Paul On Farm Ride
Boy Hart Paul son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hofer rode after cows on Thursday evening when the horse slipped and fell pinning his foot beneath. The injury is a broken foot and will keep him laid up for several weeks on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ben ‘Hofer
Capons Bring the Cash From Ern Holzer Sale
Ern Holzer sold part of his capon flock to Elgin Produce on Friday and received a $1,644 check. Buyers estimated average price about 3 dollars per bird, though exact count was not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Holzer
Elgin
Wedding Anniversary Dinner At Oliver Torkelson Home
Guests at the Oliver Torkelson home on Sunday for a wedding anniversary dinner included Dr. and Mrs. O J Swenson and Barbara of Waseca Minnesota Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson Jr Mrs Carman Swenson Judy and Mary K Swen Swenson and the Roy Swenson family of Clermont Mrs Marie Stahl Mr and Mrs Harr Everett and the Don Fauser family This marked the anniversary of Mr and Mrs Torkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Torkelson
O. J. Swenson
Barbara
Waseca
Minn
Millard Nelson, Jr
Carman Swenson
Judy
Mary K
Swen Swenson
Roy Swenson
Clermont
Marie Stahl
Harr
Everett
Don Fauser
Tor- Kelson
Four Turkeys Given Each Saturday at Elgin
King Palmer, West Union, was named executive director of the Republican state central committee Sunday. This newly formed position makes him assistant to the chairman in organization and administration. Palmer has been active in Republican circles for close to 39 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Palmer
West Union
Republican State Central Committee
Palmer
Urge Mail Overseas Packages by November 15
Public urged to mail Christmas parcels to armed forces before November 15 to ensure Christmas delivery. Airmail may arrive later but still aim for Christmas. New congress rates start next year, so Christmas cards and letters keep last year rates. Parcel post rates active since October 1.
Young Married Folks Group To Meet Two Days
The Fayette county group will hold its first meeting on Tuesday November 20 at 8 00 p m in the Farm Bureau building Fayette. The meeting and future monthly gatherings were planned at a Fayette committee session with attendees including Mr and Mrs Merle Clark of Elgin. All rural interest young married couples are welcome regardless of Farm Bureau membership.
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Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Merle Clark
Elgin
Tag Farm Bureau
American Legion to Meet This Tuesday Evening
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday Nov 20 at 8 00 pm at the Legion hall. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hall
Funeral of Mrs Mary Otto Attended by Moody and Lantz
Mr and Mrs Jess Moody and Mrs Walter Lantz went to Mason City Sunday for the funeral of Mrs Mary Otto aged 84. Mrs Otto had lived in Mason City for 11 years with the last two in a rest home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Moody
Walter Lantz
Mason City
Corn Moisture Tests Stay High At 29 to 30 Percent
Max Medberry of Elgin Coop reports corn moisture tests around 29 to 30 percent, eight points above the safety mark for cribbing. Unfavorable drying weather this past week slows field drying. Thanksgiving program slated November 20 at Center School Marion No. 5 with lunch served. Virginia Goodin teaches. Kipp School Social invites all to the same program at Brackin School with Phyllis Gehring teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Medberry
Elgin Coop
Center
Marion No. 5
Virginia Goodin
Kfpp
Brackin School
Phyllis
Gehring
Elgin State Bank Installs New Change Maker
The Elgin State Bank has installed a new change maker praised for modern convenience. Bank staff verify operation though the machine remains under review and shows no errors after initial use.
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Elgin State Bank
Christen Home Improves Exterior With Asbestos Siding
Mrs. Ida Christen has enhanced her property by covering gutside walls with asbestos shingles and removing the north porch. A small veranda was constructed in its place, updating the home’s外 appearance.
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Ida Christen
Hellums Opens New Place for Produce Business
Hellums in New Place Hellum & Son have operated at their new site for about a week. They tore down the old barn at Pleasan t and Mill streets and rebuilt a larger building on the same spot designed for the produce business. They feel better situated and equipped, and would only change by building an even larger facility. Mrs Alta Gehring and Hazel visited Josephine Kniel at West Union for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellum & Son
Alta Gehring
Hazel
Josephine Kniel
West Union
Check Your Date Please Echo Subscription Note
The Echo asks readers to verify their address tag dates and ensure paid subscriptions show correct dates through Friday November 9. If any discrepancies remain after recent payments, notify The Publishers promptly.
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Echo
Card Club Hosts Mr and Mrs Archie Howard
Mr and Mrs Archie Howard entertained their card club at home Saturday evening. Five hundred was played at eight tables with high scores for women going to Mrs Thos E Howard and Mrs Walter Den nler and for men to Reuben Howard and Roland Grover. Mrs Clifton Wilson received the traveling prize. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Howard
Thos
E. Howard
Walter Dennler
Reuben Howard
Roland Grover
Clifton Wilson
West Union Woman Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs. Wm. Howard of West Union had major surgery Monday at Palmer hospital. Formerly Flossie Kiple, she is reported home again. Sam Schneider returned home Tuesday after a two day stay as a medical patient at Postville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Howard
West Union
Palmer Hospital
Flossie Kiple
Sam Schneider
Postville Hospital
Paper Drive Saturday by MYF to collect waste paper
The MYF will hold a waste paper drive Saturday November seventeenth starting at nine o'clock. Please leave waste paper at the curb tied or in cartons. Harold Walker of Waterloo and George Retz of Arlington were guests Monday in the George Vaughn home.
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MYF
Llip
Harold Walker
Waterloo
George Retz
Arlington
George Vaughn
Elgin Club Extends Weekly Turkey and Gift Giveaways
The Elgin Community Club will give away four turkeys each Saturday starting now, with extra birds and cash gifts added on December 22. Members and business owners plus their immediate families are ineligible. The gift parties are a long standing Elgin merchant tradition to thank patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Elgin Park
Elgin
Little 25th Anniversary Celebrated At Home Picnic
The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Glen Little was celebrated Sunday at their home with a picnic dinner. Cards and gifts were received and a congratulatory call came from Mrs J L Bradley of Duluth Minnesota. Attendees included C M Klingman and families, Ray Klingman and family, Lee Klingman and sons, Pauline Moyle, Robert Longmuir and Kenneth Roys, Allen Longmuir of Volga, Lucian Donlon family, B Kader, Klingman families from Arlington, Andrew Yearous and Arthur Yearous families, Barbara, Albert Klingman of Elgin, Marilyn Bauer, Donald Little, Dale Kauten and Kenneth Kauten of Independence and Waterloo, Tean and Earl Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Little
J. L. Bradley
Duluth
Minn
C. M. Klingman
Ray Klingman
Lee Klingman
Pauline Moyle
Robert Longmuir
Kenneth Roys
Allen Longmuir
Volga
Lucian Donlon
B.+ Kade
Pheasant Hunting Opens With Spotty Results
Pheasant hunters report mostly fair success as the season opened Sunday. A few bagged limits, but many returned with only one or none. The main challenge was locating birds after shots were fired or believed fired.
Long Time No See Tilpher Bilden Returns
Tilpher Bilden walked again on Tuesday for the first time in six months after an accident last spring. The left foot remains in a plaster cast and he uses crutches while gradually bearing weight.
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Tilpher Bilden
Vegels Buy New Home In Mt. Prospect Ill
Mr and Mrs Al Vegel purchased a home at 319 South Emerson Street Mt Prospect Illinois. They sold their Chicago residence in early summer and then took an extended vacation through western and southwestern states and Mexico departing mid July and returning mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Vegel
Emerson St
Mt. Prospect
Ill
Chicago
Mexico
Social Hour Club Holds Christmas Family Meeting
The Social Hour club met at Mrs. L. O. Reiersin's home with Roll Call and a program on Alaska. Prizes were won by Mrs. H. B. Gilson and Mrs. Archie Howard. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Earl Kiple's home for a family Christmas gathering and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Reiersin
Alaska
Thos. Howard
Bonnie Heins
H. B. Gilson
Archie Howard
Earl Kiple
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Rothlisberger
Walter S
Jessie N
Floyd J
Coronel’ Frieden
Uncote
Gars Monterey
Calif
Fea
California
Boro the Clown
State
Comerce Commission
Margie Dennler In Who’s Who
Baptist Church
Albert Butikofer
Albert A. Butikofer
Bert C. Butikofer
APO
Evae
Hosp
Smbl
San Francisco
Duane Pinney
San Diego
Boy Hart
Capons
GOP
Christen
Hellums
New Place
Vegels
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