Ingersoll Pioneer of Wadena Dies at 71
Sarah Jane Lockard Ingersoll born February 22 1862 near Wadena aged 71 years eight months and twenty days died November 11 1983 Widow of Clarence Ingersoll they ran a Wadena business for years and faced fire loss and ill health before her passing Survived by siblings nieces nephews and cousins funeral details noted with local attendees and church tributes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Lockard Ingersoll
Wadena
John
Mary Lockard
Clarence Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Bert Voshell
Arlington
Cain
Minerva) Voshell
Henry, Lockard
Ira
Lida) Voshell
Oelwein
David Lockard
Kelly
Cole
Edward Fikse
Volga
GC. E. Flowery
A. J. Knutson
LeRoy Leonhart
Arthur Herrling
Margaret Bigler
Walter Roys
Frank Wheeler
Will Voshell
Frank Lonergan
Fred Meyer
Ora Hall
Judge Ingersoll
Queen
Ire Voshell
Myron Voshell
Harry Anderson
Joe Blockhus
West Union
Russell Pierce
Baby
Nellie Antwine
Mra
Joby-Thomas
Chas., Lockard
Albany
Wadena School News Progress and Games Report
The 1st and 2nd graders with 100 percent spelling honor Dorothy Cline Alice Sniffin and Ardis O'Hara. Several high school girls visited the primary room Friday afternoon. The 1st and 2nd grades study the Pilgrims. Those with 160 percent spelling in 3rd and 4th grades were Rosemary Cline Rita Felder Darryl Leonhart Bernedina Raftis Fern Thomas Lee Aeschliman Martin Frey Betty Ruth Johnson and John Murray. Two new pupils Lyle Berger and Howard Berger joined the 3rd and 4th grades. Mrs. H Aeschliman and Mrs. Wm Moore visited. Sixth graders were Robert Bond Richard Hinkel Neema Weber Ivan Johnson Melbourne Lonergan Burdena Moore. Catherine Berger entered the sixth grade. Seventh and eighth graders include Hazel Chapman Dawson Clark George Davis Virginia Herwig Dorothy Mimihan Mary Sniffin Nellie Whittenbaugh Irene Kennedy Marcia Knutson and Marjorie Berger entered the eighth. An Armistice Day program was given. The English Literature class reads As You Like It. The commercial law class finished negotiable instruments. Pupils wrote on The Importance of Commercial Law and guaranty. The American history class finished the American Revolution with outside reading. Biology began human body study. The Junior class prepares for a carnival on Tuesday Nov 28. Eleanor Domke was absent due to illness. Mariel Young also absent. The football squad traveled to Monona Friday and lost 27 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Cline
Alice Sniffin
Ardis O'Hara
Rosemary Cline
Rita Felder
Darryl Leonhart
Bernedina Raftis
Fern Thomas
Lee ‘Aeschliman
Martin Frey
Betty Ruth Johnson
John Murray
Lyle Berger
Howard Berger
H. Aeschliman
Robert Bond
Richard Hinkel
Neema Weber
Ivan Johnson
Melbourne Lonergan
Burdena Moore
Wm. Moore
Catherine Berger
Hazel Chapman
Dawson Clark
George Davis
Virgiia Herwig
Dorothy Mimihan
Mary Sniffin
Nellie Whittenbaugh
Irene Kennedy
Marcia Knutson
Marjorie Berger
Eleanor Domke
Mariel Young
Monona
Onop
Wadena
Seniors Publish First Edition of School News
The first edition of the school newspaper will be completed at the end of this six weeks. The seniors are putting out the initial issue.
Community Notes From Grand Meadow and Surroundings
Grand Meadow residents share visits across local homes including Halverson Hanson Lyngaas and Amundson families. Many neighbors hosted gatherings, church circle met, and a birthday party for Trene Erickson highlighted a weekend full of visits and socializing. Wayne Amundson remains listed on the sick list as community life continues.
National Box Elder Bug Administration Proposed
Indianola Record notes a call for immediate action to combat a box elder bug infestation endangering Iowa. The piece urges mass labor, drastic measures, and a federal administrator with strong rhetoric to organize a nationwide eradication effort amid a grim outlook for next year. Harlan Miller and Paul Zurbriggen of Victor are named as visitors at the Zurbriggen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Indianola Record
Harlan Miller
Victor
Paul Zurbriggen
Upper Iowa
M. Zurbriggen
Notice to Creditors in Wadena Savings Bank receivership
The petition of D W Bates Iowa Superintendent of Banking and Receiver seeks court authority to settle and compromise the Corkery claim based on Corkery offer. Creditors and interested parties must appear by November 30, 1983, at 10:00 AM in the Fayette County District Court at West Union to contest or consent to the proposed settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Fayette County
Wadena Savings Bank
Wadena
Iowa
District Court
D.W. Bates
J. F. Corkery
West Union
Towa
Will Notice of Augusta Molumby Probate Hearing
In Fayette County Iowa a notice announces that on December 11 1933 an instrument claiming to be the will of Augusta Molumby deceased will be heard in District Court for probate. Dated November 13 1935 at West Union Edgar A Traeger Clerk.
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State of Iowa
Fayette County
Augusta Molumby
District Court
West Union
Iowa
Edgar A. Traeger
Hawkeye National Bank Placed Under Receiver Sun
A receiver, appointed by the comptroller of the currency, took charge of Hawkeye National Bank in Hawk eye after it closed for the holiday and failed to meet requirements. Alfred Mochburger had been conservator since April, while H G Melchior of Dubuque arrived to assume the receiver role amid ongoing relief negotiations.
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First National Bank of
Dubuque
Union
Notice to correspondents and advertisers Elgin Boho
The Elgin Boho urges correspondents advertisers and news contributors to submit all copy promptly before Tuesday noon. The NRA code is in force and the force is kept working at high tension due to workload. Cooperation from readers is appreciated.
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Elgin. Boho
Armistice Day program attended by local families
Guests including Paul and Robert and three Volga City sons joined Mrs Lena Baumgartner and others at a Girl Scouts Armistice Day program last Thursday. Elmer Yenney and family traveled from Chicago to visit relatives before returning to Janesville Wisconsin for Chevrolet factory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Crandall
Paul
Robert
Roy Crandall
Volga City
Howard Crandall
Frank Greenley
John Falk
L. B. Carter
Elmer Hoag
B. J. Baumgartner
Bert Thoman
Herbert Durmmemuth
Lena Baumgartner
Girl Scouts
Elmer Yenney
Chicago
Yenney
General Motors
Janesville
Wis
Chevrolet
Echo Office Ad Builds Local Tradition In Wit
A fragment from the Echo advertises construction paper and notes Berg's clothes for quality. It mentions a philosopher voice, a joking view of long dresses, and a warning about giving advice. The piece reflects small town humor and community notices from a bygone era.
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Berg
NBA
Leavenworth
KVP
Eeho
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Lawrence Welch
Marie
Cleve,Bennett
Elgin
Chas. Sniffin
A. C. Cline
J .C. Kennedy
Robert Bigler
Waterloo
J. C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Ray Herwig
Lloyd Dewey
Ralph Shaffer
Ivan
Amelia Fay Moore
Ladies’ Aid
Flyrng
Reuben Harvey
Fayette
Tom Walters
J. T. Cosgrove
Russell
Fred Reichert
Fred Ernst
Lucy June
Los Angeles
Calif
H. B. Peterman
Walter Molumby
Katherine
Shirley
Dickens
J. D. Molumby
Fanny Jones
U. B. Mission Band
H. H. Whitcher
Blanche Feller
Will Follensbee
Elgin Thursday. Mrs. Whitcher and Mrs. Follensbee
Union Study Club
Rob, Grimes
Felder
Minihan
Rufus
Kubnes
Jerry Duncan
Gerald
Wadena School News
Grand Meadow News
Martin Halverson
Gilbert Halverson
Edward Johnson
Eston Landsgard
Eleanor Lyngaas
Henry Olson
Clermont
Nels Helgerson
Harry
George Hanson
Lillian Halverson
Oscar Lien
Wayne Amundson
Martin Amundson
Esten Landsgard
Oscar Lian
An_ton Scholen
Anderson
Olivia Olson
Paul Cooley
Family of Independence
Oline Erickson
Immanuel Larson
Donald
Nels Lyngans
Eunice
Postville
Ben Erickson
Trene
N.B.E.B
Will
Hawkeye National Bank
Silverleaf Lodge
Pada
Beil Syndicate
WNU
New Salem
Salem
Donots
Abraham Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
Moreto
State Park
Princess Theatre
William Powell
Mary Astor
van Dine
Vincent Lopez Band
Cartoon
Traveltalk
Benita Hume
Cary Grant
Dick Powell
Ann Dvorak
Pat O'Brien
Kellogg’s
Hershey
Robb-Ross
Aki
Ad. A. Boleyn
Elgin, Iowa
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