Fiery Evening Visit Spotted In Wadena Area
Locals recount a fiery incident near Wadena with Mrs Kort and Mrs Welch noted among attendees. Visitors include Mrs Gus Hinkle and daughter from Stockton, Dr Leo and spouse from Dubuque, Mrs Beawford Hinkle and children from Leon, and Mr and Mrs Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Welch
Gus Hinkle
Stockton
Leo
Dubuque
Beawford Hinkle Metcilf
Leon
Vistors
Mey Einkie
Moore Ani Sen
Roper
Fragmentary road safety note from unidentified source
A garbled report discusses driver behavior and delays near a roadway. It mentions a potential collision risk, backing up traffic, and advice to allow extra time, though specifics are unclear and entities are not identifiable.
Farmers to Work for Organization on Nov 18
Farmers are scheduled to assist the organization on November 18 in a community work effort. The event aims to support local projects and engage volunteers in farm-related tasks.
Township Drives Directed by Directors and Committee
Fayette county people report that the township drives operate under the general direction of the township director and the organization committee, outlining local civic efforts and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Thanksgiving Reflections Highlight Family Homecoming
A fragmented reminiscence recalls returning home and realizing the speaker’s effort was appreciated. A relative names the moment as a personal, heartfelt lesson and gratitude emerges in a warm family setting.
School News Roundup Highlights Reading Groups and Clubs
Spiess notes progress in pre-primer reading with Dick and Jane titles while two groups name themselves the Bluejays and the Brownies. Welcome back Mavis Miller. Bobby Hanson absent ill. Jackie Kinle left for the country. Third graders create riddles for Secklers. Thanksgiving decorations begin. Armistice Day flags showcased. National Book Week prompts posters. Hobby Club elects Betty Schori as branch secretary treasurer. Eighth graders discuss advertising values. several students join the band after instrumental lessons. Sixteen Elgin patrol boys attend Boys Town show. senior class photos, supper, and a show in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick and
Jane
Bluejays
Brownies
Mavis Miller
Bobby Hanson
Jackie Kinle
Tane Falb
Hobby Club
Betty Schori
Nranch
Echool
Morery
Pangap
Miss Wegner
Ballard
West Union
ER Habeger
Jack Fallows
Elgin School
The
Avalon
Supt. Roberts
B. J. Baumgartner
C. B. Schari
West Unio
Experience Persists in Wry Observations on Risk and Sanity
An anonymous aphorism collection mocks bold acts and risky tests from match lights to crossing trains, noting failures and folly of those who seek thrills or cut costs. It links to a broader postwar note that world armament fears spur capital, boosting steel and aviation industries in Europe and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandy
Hell
Shrek
America
Munich
Espec England
Walt's Corner Grocery Ad Listing Produce and Poultry
A local grocery ad offers a full line of fresh vegetables and fruits including celery lettuce cabbage cauliflower cranberries and more. The store also highlights fresh oysters and extra dressed poultry.
Clayton County Farm Bureau Elects New President
Joel Clark, a farmer between Elgin and Elkader, was named president of the Clayton County Farm Bureau for the coming year at the annual Elkader meeting. Officers include Stephen G. Donlon as vice president O H Elvers as secretary Oliver Eno as treasurer and Fred C Riggimann as boys chairman. Northwest directors elected for 1939 are W E Kaiser Ed McNeil Melvin Gregerson Martin Hanson and George Tieden. Floyd Parks soils agent presented a report and the 1939 program was outlined by O H Elvers. W B Hamilton Glen Campbell and Wayne Garretson spoke during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Clark
Elgin
Elkader
Clayton County Farm Bureau Association
Stephen G. Donlon
O. H. Elvers
Strawberry Point
Oliver Eno
Luana
Fred C.riggimann
W. .E. Kaiser
Farmersburg
Ed McNeil
Grand Meadow
Melvin Gregerson
Highland
Martin Hanson
Marion
George Tieden
Volga
Floyd Parks
W. B. Hamilton
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation of
Des Moines
Glen Campbell
State Service Company
Wayne Garretson
Wisdom by Silence Says Hi Ho on Authority
The quote from Hi Ho of Chinatown contrasts wisdom in silence with loud noise used to project power. It highlights the tension between restraint and force in asserting authority. The saying frames silence as a wiser path amid noisy demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
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Wadena
Kort Ani Auniher
Cause & Driver
Bisyory
Farm Bureau News Letter
Harvest Home Service
Expe
Howe
Carter
Harmess
Iowa
TRE Iowa Chl
North
Agsinine
Er Retpa
Sethe
Elgin Echo
Spiess
Betty Strauch
Trac
Uowing
Lester Grimm
Boleyn
Arsor
Betty Schon
Nel Rot Rentes
Adare Ae
Marer
Ernestine Otider
Kohis
Samen
Dean DeSart
Mene
Eunice
Bessie Grumm
Marrider
Walter Bovis
Chrystal Wenger
Walt's Corner Grocery
Elgin, Iowa
Joralic
Clayton County Farm Bureau
L. Tatro
Elgin Furniture Store
Ponce de Leon
Quality Store
H. W. Fischer
Timme Bros
Carton
P&g.s Lima Bez
Tbs
Internet
the Elgin Echo and Clermont Enterprise
R. P. Strauch
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