Women's Presbyterian church day event in Wadena Nevis area
Nine teen members and six guests attended a Presbyterian church day event at Mrs GW Alderson with Mrs Robert and Mrs Charlton Looby assisting. Roll call prompted reports of school supplies sent to South Dakota and a German troop note of thanks. Others noted include a 500 club gathering, visits by several families, and local hospitalizations.
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Presbyterian
GW Alderson
Hostéides
Bernhardt
Wiladin
Johnson
Bert Erickson
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
Mayme ‘Molumby
Esther Perry
Oelwein
Dannie Messerli
Cedar Rapids
Clem
Leo Rothlisberger Sale May Be Dec 5 in Illyria Township
Leo Rothlisberger of Illyria township will close out on Friday December 5 listing 26 Guernsey cattle 16 milk cows about to freshen, 30 feeder pigs, household goods corn oats hay straw and machinery including an Oliver tractor. Ladies Aid will serve lunch. Thom pson Schatz auctioneers Elgin State Bank will clerk. Echo handles advertising.
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Leo Rothlisberger
Illyria
Guernsey
Oliver
Ladies Aid of
Thompson & Schatz
Elgin State Bank
Rothlisberger
The
Echo
Kerr children to show Shorthorn steers at expo
Robert and Delores Kerr of Elgin aged 10 and 11, members of Fayette County 4-H, will exhibit Shorthorn steers in the junior classes at the 53rd International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 29 to December 6. Their calves were awarded at the Fayette County Fair.
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Robert and
Delores Kerr
Elgin
Fayette County
Chicago
Death of Ward Brabham in Corona California
Ward Brabham, 78, of Corona California died Wednesday November 19. Burial was in Corona. He was a former Elgin resident and lived on the farm now owned by L Reierson and Son. He moved to California about eight years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Brabham
Corona
Calif
Elgin
L. Reierson and Son
California
Officials Elected for Marion Township Names Listed
Marion township officials elected include Theodore L. Lofts gard as trustee for the 1958 term FP K Peterson as trustee for 1954 and Bernard Hanson as clerk. Martin Hanson is the holdover trustee.
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Marion Township
Theodore L. Loftsgard
FP. K. Peterson
Bernard Hanson
Martin Hanson
Publicists' inactivity sparks Iowa party shift notes
A short time of inactivity marks a shift in Iowa politics as Democratic leader Moorhead retires from active publicity until January legislative session, while GOP gains are credited to a surge of younger members. New officers of the Iowa Republican Women are named with district vice presidents listed.
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Frank Moorhead
Moorhead
Republican
GOP
Gerald Bogan
Iowa
Ted Birdsall
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Robert [No
New Hampton
C. R. Bentz
Winterset
Robert Pike
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Sana
Iowa Council of Republican Women
Grant L. ‘Hayes
Mt. Ayr
Kenneth A. Evans
Emerson
Jack Wilson
Pleasant
Ora Kahn
Des Molines
E. J. Jennings
Arcadia
V. A. Gunnette
Charles Kn
Toll roads not the answer, Kansans told
Claud Coyken dall executive secretary of the Towan Good Roads Association urged Kansas to finance road building by means other than tolls at a Kansas council convention. He proposed modeling the program after Town with counties as the main unit for secondary road construction. Gov Beardsley, reelected, started a 10 day Oregon vacation and suggested Lt Governor elect Leo Elthon serve in his place while out of state. W H Nicholas remains lieutenant governor in case of emergency. (Continued to Page 6)
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Raps
Towan
Claud Coykendall
Towa Good Roads Association
Kansas Council
Kansas
William 5. Beardsley
Oregon
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Leo Elthon
W. H. Nicholas
Mosby Named President at County Bankers Meeting
G J Mosby was elected president at the Wayette County Bankers association quarterly meeting and dinner held Wednesday evening. Reid Giese of West Union was chosen vice president and Yolney Palmer of Hawkeye became secretary treasurer for the coming year.
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G. J. Mosby
R. £. Kohler
Wayette ‘County Bankers Association
Mr. Mosby
Reid Giese
West Union
Yolney Palmer
Hawkeye
Sec.treas
Proper Milking Practices Improve Cow Production
Good milking practices can raise production up to 12 percent and yield cleaner milk with fewer bacteria. Regular milking times and quiet routines reduce stress, while massaging and washing the udder helps milk flow. strip milk to check infection and avoid injuries from machines by following manufacturers’ instructions.
Practice Teaching Dean Torkelson Begins Session in Mabel
Practice teaching dean joins a three week program in Mabel Minnesota to supervise instrumental music and bookkeeping students. Week one focuses on class observation while student teachers take over classes in weeks two and three. The group returns to campus by Thanksgiving.
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Dean Torkelson
Mabel
Minn
Slender Slander Suits Filed in Anamosa Court
Ruth Bennett of Amber filed four slander suits in district court at Anamosa seeking a total of 40000 dollars in damages.
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Anamosa
Ruth Bennett
Amber
School Petitions Ready to File
An executive committee member said petitions to consolidate schools are nearly ready to file with County Superintendent A Morse. They expected delivery by Wednesday and reported 75 to 80 percent of districts had signed, with some districts slightly lower but above the required total.
Annual Meeting of Farmers Dairy Co Elgin
The annual meeting of the stockholders and patrons of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. will be held at the Legion hall on Saturday December 6 at 2:00 p m for election of officers and other business. Mr Cal Hogan state dairy inspector will discuss marketing whole milk and cream. A lunch will be served. Robt D Wilson Secy
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Legion Hall
Cal Hogan
Robt, D, Wilson
Sec
Elgin Study Club Plans December Guest Meeting
The Elgin Study Club met with host Mrs. Charles Gehring Tuesday evening to discuss plans for a December 5 meeting. Guests will speak and each member will bring a guest. the club will gather with Mrs. RB L Grimes on December 5.
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Charles Gehring
Elgin Study Club
L. Grimes
Wahonka Campfire Meeting Held at Audrey Sutter’s Home
The Wahonka Campfire Girls met at Audrey Sutter’s home on November 17. Thirteen members answered roll call and spent time making leather belts to be sold by the group. Audrey served cake and ice cream. The next meeting will be at Pat Gruver’s home.
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Wahonka
Audrey Sutter
Audrey
Pat Gruver
Thore and Mrs Thompson Plan Arizona Winter Stay
Mr and Mrs Thore Thompson prepare to leave Saturday for Phoenix Arizona to spend the winter at 1638 East Pinchot Ave They own their home and this will be their seventh winter there They typically return around April 1 to their home region.
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Thore Thompson
Phoenix
Ariz
East Pinchot Ave
Lions Host Football Squad at Turkey Dinner
The Elgin Lions Club entertained the football squad and coach Paul Shank at a turkey dinner in St. Paul's Methodist church parlors on Tuesday. Thirty one players were invited, with four absent. After remarks by Chm. G. J. Mosby and Coach Shank, three seniors Don Sutter Joel Holden and George Lerch spoke thanks. A musical interlude followed with songs and films of fishing and the Elgin homecoming.
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Elgin Lions Club
Paul Shank
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Chm
G. J. Mosby
Shank
Lions
Don Sutter
Joel Holden
George Lerch
C. B. Schori
Canada Border
San the Elgin
LeRoy Rothlisberger Buys Farm in Illyria
LeRoy Rothlisberger reported in Illyria has bought the family farm that was owned by his father John Rothlisberger for about 70 years. The new owner, who previously owned the John Probert farm near Volga, plans to move this winter. The Rothlisbergers also purchased a 160 acre farm near Wapello about 15 miles from Mrs. Rothlisberger’s former home and will hold a closing out sale on December 5.
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Leo Rothlisberger
Illyria
LeRoy ‘Rothlisberger
John Rothlisberger
John Probert
Volga
Leo Rothlisbergers
Wapello
Soldier Visit Involves Wounded Private In Korea War
In service matters, Corporal Clarence Reijergen visited Private Raymond Loftsgard during his hospital stay following injuries sustained in Korea. The stop occurred during a rest period from combat.
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Clarence Reijergen
Korea
Pvt
Raymond Loftsgard
General Aid Meeting Details and Hostesses
The WSCS general meeting will be held in the church Der 4. Hostesses are Mesdames C J Mulford Norris Capper Mel Kohler L L Kiple and Leota Welch.
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WSCS
Der. 4
Mesdames
C. J. Mulford
Norris Capper
Mel Kohler
L. L. Kiple
Leota Welch
Pioneer Dies At Ade
Pioneer dies at Ade after living 84 years in the community. He passed away on November 12.
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Ade
Xrans Sarngrower
Tthat
Elkader Woman Killed in Car Spill
Elkader woman killed in a car spill. Frank W. Douma superintendent of Ottumwa schools is 1952 53 chairman of the Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. R Watson superintendent of Sheffield is treasurer and Supt A H Schuler of Atlantic is vice chairman. Other board members include Supt R E Creel Cherokee and Supt H P Graeber Melbourne.
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Frank W. Douma
Ottumwa
Iowa High School Athletic Association
R. Watson
Sheffield
A. H. Schuler
Atlanitic
R. E. Creel
H .P. Graeber
Melbourne
Elkader dentist's wife killed in Iowa City crash
Mrs. L A Meder, 49, of Elkader, wife of a dentist, died Saturday when the car she rode in went out of control and plunged down an embankment four miles north of Iowa City. Driver Leroy Dittmer, 52, suffered rib fractures and minor injuries. He is father of Jack Dittmer, Boston Braves player. Dittmer tried to pass in heavy traffic before the Notre Dame game. Mrs Meder planned to visit Dittmer's wife who had surgery last week. The Meders have two children, Prudence and Peter.
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L. A. Meder
Elkader
Iowa City
Leroy Dittmer
Dittmer
Jack Dittmer
Boston Braves
State University of Iowa
Notre Dame
Meder
Solon
Meders
Prudence
Sui
Peter
Soldier Writes From Fort Rich About Alaska Weather and Life
Cpl. Glen N. Odegard of Co. I 198th Infantry sends a letter from Fort Rich describing light snow locally, great skiing in the mountains, and bountiful hunting and fishing in Alaska. He notes Elgin Echo brings home news and keeps Iowa soldiers connected, ending with a sincere sign-off.
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Rich
Alaisha
Fort Rich
Alaska
Iowa
Elgin Echo
Cpl
Glen N. Odegard
Co. I
Seattle
Wash
Moore family returns from Rochester clinic trip
Mr and Mrs Wm Moore and daughter Melissa came back from Rochester Minnesota after a three day visit for their daughter's examination at the clinic. The report was good. Dr and Mrs R A Crider learned their granddaughter Vicki Ann Keith had an appendectomy at Community hospital in San Bernardino California last Thursday and is recovering well. Mrs Wilbur Lehman of Wallcome said Robert Lehman of Wall, South Dakota, recently fell and hurt his back and is now bedridden at his daughter Orpha Blumer's home.
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Rochester Clinic
Wm. Moore
Melissa
Rochester
Minn
R. A. Crider
Vickie Ann Keith
San Bernardino
Calif
Wilbur Lehman
Wallcome
Echo Office
Robert Lehman
Wall
Dak
Orpha Blumer
Echo renewals show long-time subscribers tally
Long time subscriber Fred Thenen renewed his Echo subscription last week, marking the 46th renewal. The note also highlights the senior partner's tenure, noting the Echo’s founding in 1991 and that some subscribers began when the paper started.
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Fred Thenen
Echo
Red Cross Officers Meeting Held in West Union
G. J. Mosby Edna Hunsberger and G. H. Falb attended a Fayette County Red Cross meeting at West Union last Thursday evening. Mosby is treasurer of the north county unit Hunsberger is local treasurer and Falb is local chairman. In 1950 a total of 1 790 030 forimes were committed in the U8 6a.
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G. J. Mosby
Edna Hunsberger
G. H. Falb
Fayette County
Red Cross
West Union
Mosby
North County
Miss Hunsberger
Mr. Falb
Celebration of 25th Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Larsen
Neighbors and friends gathered Sunday to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Henry Larsen as they celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. A four tier cake and ice cream followed a purse of silver presented to the couple. Attending were James and Mrs Davis Thore and Mrs Thompson Robert and Mrs Ernst Edward and Mrs Orson, Chester Orton and families of Floyd Thompson Howard Shaffer Archie Wheeler and Gehring families.
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Ae Renee Ee PR
Henry ‘Larson
James Davis
Thore Thompson
Robert Ernst
Edward Orson
Chester Orton
Floyd Thompson
Howard Shaffer
Archie Wheeler
Lester
Carl Gehring
Herman
Wayne
Herman Larsen
Lester Kielhotz
Bigelow real estate transfers and licenses in Arlington
Court notices show John F Bigelow and wife transferring Lot 1 Block 1 Hutchinson Add Arlington to John J Bigelow and wife with a nominal $1. Roy D Anderson and wife transfer to Ray Squires with joint WD for Lot 21 and Lot 20 Block 8 Calken Add Arlington plus parcel in SW NE SE 28 827. Fremont Sullivan and wife transfer to James R Triem and wife Joint WD for E1-2 SW 10957. Sylvan Leath and L H and wives transfer to Tarkelson Mir Co WD for Lot 25 Bic 5 Elgin. Marriage licenses list Floyd O'Dell and Lara O'Dell both of Maynard November 10. Donavon K Varga of Oelwein and Ruth Gusta of Arlington November 14. New cars registered: Clair Bigelow Arlington Dodge 4 door. Harold Lamphere Aurora Ford coupe. Harold Pearce Arlington Chevrolet truck.
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Bigelow
John F & Wi
John J. Bigelow
Hutchinson Add
Arlington
Anderson
Roy D
Ray Squires
Calken Add
Arlington & Parcel
Sullivan, Fremont & Wf
James R. Triem
Leath, Sylvan & L. H. & Wives
Tarkelson Mir, Co
Elgin
Clair Bigelow
Harold Lamphere
Aurora
Harold Pearce
Bullet strikes home window near Belle Plaine
Mrs. Lola Schild narrowly escaped injury when a stray bullet pierced the dining room window of her residence near Belle Plaine. No further details on shooter or motive are provided in the fragment.
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Belle Plaine
Lola Schild
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Wadena Nevis
Marion
Go. Bankera
Annual Meeting of
Farmers’ Dairy Co
Arizona
Lions Entertain
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Pioneer
Mark Twain
Roger Williams
America
Norway
Rumsey
Henry Ford
Washington Monument
High School Athletic Assn
Fort Richardson
Red Cross Officers
Floyd O'Dell
Larah O'Dell
Maynard
Donavon K. Vargason
Ruth Gusta
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