Worship and church events fill Waukon parish calendar
A church schedule lists services and activities including a 10 30 am worship, 1 45 pm youth fellowship, and 8 00 pm choir and catechism classes. Walter Hagen will speak to the Men s Club on December 8 on The Price of Church Membership in Russia with slides from his Russia trip. District and United Brethren events are noted for late November and a Thanksgiving program in Wadena November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hagen
Presbyterian Church of
Waukon
Hagen
Flussia
Russia
Early School Dismissal Schedule Slightly Confusing
Schools will dismiss one hour early on Wednesday November 25 for vacation. Thanksgiving holiday closes November 26 and 27. Christmas vacation runs December 24 to January 1. An inclusive note states dismissal one hour early on Wednesday December 23 and a game on Monday January 4.
Lantz Install Two New Barber Chairs
Maynard Lantz has added two new barber chairs to his shop after modernizing fixtures and equipment last summer when he bought the Schmid building, giving the shop one of the best equipped in the territory. A fool and his money don't make out much worse than the average guy these days.
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Maynard Lantz
Schmid
Mr. Lantz
Special Election Set to Fill Fourth District Vacancy
The Iowa fourth district holds a December 15 special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Stephen Carter. Candidates from both parties announced include Lucy Carter's widow, Gene Hoffman, C Edwin Gilmour, Jake Mincks for Democrats, and John Kyl, Percy Norris, Kenneth J. Bends for Republicans with Hugh Indy listed as not actively seeking but available. The winner serves until January 8, 1961.
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Iowa
Steven Carter
Carter
Lucy
Gene Hoffman
West Grove
C. Edwin Gilmour
Grinnell
Jake Mincks
Ottumwa
John Kyl
Bloomfield
Percy Norris
Centerville
Kenneth J. Bends
Hartwick
Hugh Indy
Albia
Parole Board Expands Agent Staff This Year
Interstate traffic parole agents to 16 by year end after new legislature funds. Eight agents were in service July 1. four added since, with at least one woman among the 16. Average caseload per agent now 85, far above the National Probation and Parole Association’s recommended 40 to 64.
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Parole Board
Parole ‘Board
National Probation and Parole Association
State agency rejects Cam busia minnows for Corsiville mosquito plan
The state conservation commission nixed suggestions from the U S Army Corps of Engineers to use nonnative Cambusia minnows to curb mosquitoes at Corsiville Reservoir near Iowa City. Earl Rose said he doubts their effectiveness and warned of flooded demand if success were claimed.
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State Conservativon Commission
Corsiville
Iowa City
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Iowa
Conservation Commission
Earl Rose
Mary Missions
Rose
Iowa River
Cambusia
License reminders boost driver license service drive
The Iowa department of the Disabled American Veterans sponsors a reminder service for driver licenses. The program is gaining momentum in recent weeks, with readers directed to continued coverage on page 8.
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Iowa
Luther College senior named in Who's Who list
Kenneth Crider son of Dr and Mrs R A Crister is among 91 Luther College seniors recognized in Who's Who Among Students American Universities and Colleges Crider majors in business administration and is noted as a member of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Crider
R. A. Cris
Itus
Luther College
Crider
Young Democrats Met November 12 Elkader Court House
The Young Democrats held a meeting at the Elkader Court House on November 12. President Bob Magan conducted the session. Plans were discussed for a December 11 dinner for Senator Proxmire of Wisconsin. After adjournment the group attended the opera house with entertainment by John Fassbinder, Marilyn Dougherty, and Bob DeSotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Democrats
Court House
Elkader
Bob Magan
Senator Proxmire
Wisconsin
Opera House
John Fassbinder
Marilyn Dougherty
Bob DeSotel
Medberry and Martin Dairy Sale Planned Near Elgin
Max Medberry and Giles Martin announce a complete close-out of Guernsey cattle and dairy equipment on Wednesday December 9. The farm lies about a mile southwest of Elgin on the Brainard road. Martin quits dairying to raise beef cattle due to labor issues. About 70 head will be listed for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Medberry
Giles Martin
Guernsey
Elgin
Brainard Road
Mr. Martin
Medberry
Echo to Publish a Day Earlier for Thanksgiving
The Elgin Echo will appear a day earlier next week to observe Thanksgiving. Deadline for news, correspondence and advertising is 3 00 p m Monday. Advertisers unable to meet the deadline should arrange with the Echo.
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Elgin Echo
The
ECHO
Fayette County Calendar of Events
Saturday events include the State Holstein Sale in Waterloo. Monday features the Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H meeting at 5 00 led by Alan Krueger. Tuesday lists the County Agricultural Extension Council Meeting at 8 00 pm. Fay et al.
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State Holstein Sale
Waterloo
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
Alan Krueger
County Agricultural Extension Council
M. Fay
Open House for John Wilsons in Lima Church
Relatives and friends are invited to an open house Sunday November 22 from 1 to 4 30 p m at Lima Community Church honoring Mr and Mrs John Wilson of Wadena. A noon family dinner precedes the event. The couple were married November 24 1909 in Illyria township. They farm near Wadena with their son Aulden who also farms nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima Community Church
John Wilson
Wadena
Wilson
Minnie Overbeck
Illyria
North Dakota
Wilsons
Wadena Vicnity
Aulden
Low-cost Hog Production System Timing Sacrifices Price
The one litter hog production system aims for low costs by timing practices, but this focus sacrifices price competitiveness. The approach emphasizes efficiency over maximizing per pig revenue.
Fellowship Meeting at Elgin Nov 19
M. Allen Habeger of Silver Leaf Lodge, A F and A M announces that the Masonic fellowship meeting will be held at Elgin on Thursday November 19. Local officers urge strong attendance by lodge members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Allen Habeger
Silver Leaf Lodge
A.F
A.M
Masonic Fellowship
Elgin
Traveling Supper for Methodist Youth Fellowship
Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship held a traveling supper Sunday evening to study the missionary program. The journey started at Le tha Light’s home with fruit juice and a Philippines film strip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fquth
Letha Light
Philippines
Pam Clothier
Africa
Clermont
Ronnie Tatro
Alaskan Methodist University
Tertia Club Entertains Guests at Elgin Lutheran
The Tertia Club hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at Elgin Lutheran Church on November 3. A brief meeting included the treasurer’s report, followed by a Thanksgiving program by Mrs. William Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Braker entertained with slides and travels in Europe. Lunch was served by several hostesses.
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District of
Cedar Rapids
Jennie Carpenter
Five Hundred
Harold Corbin
Pearl Johnson
Luther Crandall
Lester Gehring
Women’s Guild of the
Presbyterian Church
Charles Winter
Lacy Martin
Jesse Landford
Robert Bond
Ruth
Tabitha
Betty
Ackly
Dub
Dr. Wood
Iowa
Wallace Mayhugh
Bud Clark
Center Point
Dawson Clark
Willard Crandall
Paul Crandall
Tertia Club
Elgin Lutheran Church
William Moore
Andrew Braker
Europe
Mdms
John McMillian
Clifford Gisleson
Otis Torkelson
Robert Moore
Art, Lantz
Elmer Meyer
L. L. Kiple
Fred Butikofer
Henry McMillan
Oliver Torkelson
Duane Strong
Reuben Schupbach
Kenneth Blockhus
Richard Clark
Thomas Oyle
Myrten Strong
Jacob Frederich Jr
Ray Brandt
Clermont
Winning Numbers in Last Week's Cash Drawing
Winners included Mrs. Lawrence Grimm LeRoy Rothlisberger Rita Neumann and Roy Leuch. Saturday afternoon November 14 draw numbers listed for 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm draws include multiple five and four digit combinations with prizes such as $81. The text records multiple winning numbers and names without full context of the drawing.
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Lawrence Grimm
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Rita Neumann
Roy Leuch
Quiet Mouth Avoids Backlash Say Experts
Language experts advise restraint to prevent escalating conflict noting that silence can defuse heated exchanges and protect relationships in tense discussions.
Marion Happy Hustlers Meet at Amundsons Home
The Marion Happy Hustlers gathered November 16 at Richard and Kay Amundson’s home. Sixteen members answered roll call on a Farm Safety suggestion. Roger Berg demonstrated how to take a milk sample and led discussion. Max Sauerbry outlined events for Rally Day on November 18. Plans for a joint Christmas meeting with the girls club on December 12 were discussed. Names drawn for committee roles included Paul Amundson Peter Bilden and Wayne Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Happy Hustlers
Richard
Kay Amundson
Roger Berg
Max Sauerbry
Paul Amundson
Peter Bilden
Wayne Anderson
Mark Amundson
Clayton County Extension Calendar Events
On Saturday November 21 the Northeast Town Farm Business Association meets 10 to 3 30 at Colgrove Walke Auditorium Upper Iowa University Fayette. Monday November 28 Jefferson Stars 4 H meets at 8 pm Municipal Building Garnavillo Gophers and Lodomillo Leaders 4 H meet. Saturday November 28 Boys 4 H Rally Day 10 3 Elkader Municipal Building.
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Northeast Town Farm Business Association
Colgrove Walke
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Jefferson Stars
Municipal
Garnavillo Gophers
Lodomillo
Elkader Municipal Building
Some Get Help on Sewerage Projects
Among the Echo exchanges last week a news item said Minoistown slightly larger than Elgin received a federal grant of $114,000 to finance a sewerage disposal project. Elgin has an application on file for a federal grant but has not received much encouragement. However, there is still hope.
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Echo
Elgin
Levi Frieden Injured in Tractor Accident
Levi Frieden, 52, returned home Saturday after four days in hospital from a tractor accident while hauling corn at his son Loren Frieden's farm. He slipped while remounting, and the machine rolled over his chest. He suffered a broken collar bone two cracked ribs and extensive bruises.
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Levi Frieden
Loren
Elgin Merchants Offer Free Cash and Turkeys
Mercy Hospital in Oelwein evacuated most patients in 10 degree weather as a fire started by a soft drink cooler exploded in the Community room. Fire Chief J D Clarke reported heat and smoke filled the hospital while 50 patients were inside, including two babies who were carried down fire ladders. Elgin merchants announce a Saturday drawing for $100 in prizes and weekly turkeys at 2 pm from November 21 to December 19 with a final turkey drawing December 24, all at Elgin Park. Participants must register at City Hall. Santa Claus is planned to visit Elgin on December 24 with arrival times in Upper and Lower Elgin.
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Mercy Hospital
Oelwein
J. D. Clarke
Elgin
Elgin Park
City Hall
The
ECHO
North Pole
Santa Claus
Santa
Upper Elgin
Lower Elgin
Cold Delays Building
Cold weather and snow slowed construction at Elgin Canning Co. as office walls sat halfway completed. In the Klingman home, basement wall work advanced slowly on Monday while Frieden had not begun his own basement foundation yet.
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Elgin Canning Co
Louis Klingman
Harry Frieden
T B Seals Mailed to Elgin Residents for Health Drive
Residents of Elgin received T B Christmas Seals letters urging personal contributions to fund scientific research and local health programs. The association plans T B tests for Fayette county food handlers via a mobile unit in early spring, improving public health communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette County
T.B
Extension Office Receiving Samples For Test
Fayette county extension office will test seed samples. Bring representative seed to the office with mailing envelopes and instructions available. For accuracy provide 4 ounces of small seeds like timothy bluegrass clovers alfalfa or similar size seeds, 4 ounces of bromgrass 1 pound of small grains or soybeans, and sample from at least seven bins when stored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
M. C. Wangsness
Fayette County
Live Pedestrians and Successful Men Think Fast on Their Feet
A compact aphorism notes that both everyday pedestrians and successful individuals rely on quick thinking. It frames quick reflexes as a common trait linking ordinary street sense with business success.
State Aid for Fayette County Schools 1958 59 1968
Fayette county districts receive Supplemental State Aid for 1958 1968 with amounts listed per district including Arlington 2433.75 Westfield Fairfield Putnam Smithfield and others. Supplemental aid is paid when mill tax fails to raise required per pupil amounts and the state covers a portion of original claims with 37.9251877 percent. General State Aid for 1958 1959 shows totals for districts and rates of 0.17 and 0.20 dollars per pupil day.
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Fayette County
Arlington Independent
Westfield Township
Fairfield
Ind. Sch. Dists
Putnam Rural School Dists
Smithfield Rural Sch. Dists
Fayette Consolidated School District
North Fayette
Valley
West Central
Community
Westfield Two
Sch. Dist
Fairfield Rural Sch. Dists
Putnam Rural Ind. Sch. Dists
Smithfield Rural Ind
Birthday milestone for Ringsted matriarch reaches 109
Mrs Hellena Jacobsen of Ringsted area celebrated her 109th birthday. She is survived by 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 21 great great grandchildren.
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Hellena Jacobsen
Ringsted Area
Hobbyist crafts 64 baskets from frostick sticks
Almore Ovel of Lamont pursues a hobby turning ornamental frostick stocks into baskets. Since starting in February, he has used more than 10,000 sticks to fashion 64 baskets.
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Hobby Almore Ovel of
Lamont
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Lantz
Mfeiligne Sleet Ee Press Association
Lon
Cer S
Rios i
Medberry & Martin
John Wilsons
Marion
Clayton County Extension
T. B
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