Community Notices and Social Visits in Wadena
Mrs Louise Klingman of Monica California visits relatives including Robert Klingman and family. Mrs Robert Klingman attends Iowa Federated Women’s Club district event in Fayette. Mr and Mrs William Corkery and Jean visit uncle John Askey at Mo. L Saf Kohler of Betherville visits aunt Mrs Louise Gehring. Monday dinner hosts include Mrs Gehring and Mrs Meadel Johnson. Alta Bond and Joe Schmika family visit Quasqueton. Herman Brennan and wife visit Carlisle with Robert Klingman. Mrs Jennie Carpenter hosts 500 Club with prizes for Mrs Lester Gehring Mrs Charles Gehring Mrs John Erickson and Mrs Flossie Voshell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Kliingman
Monica
Calif
Robert Kingman
Fami
Mic Enneth Baldevin
Robert Klingman
Second District Iown Federated ‘Women’s Club
Fayette
William Corkery
Jean
Epiday
John Askey
Tigers Fall as Elkader Warriors Dominate Friday Night
Elkader Warriors sprinted to an early 14 0 lead with Bart Thiele returning a kickoff 80 yards and a 11 yard Ruegnitz pass to Gary Woods. The Tigers rallied briefly in the third, but the final score stood 20 to 6 as Elkader remained on top and prepared to host Sumner next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader Warriors
Bart Thiele
Elkader
Thiele
Ruegnitz
Warrior
Gary Woods
Warriors
Tigers
Bobby Swenson
Gary Hyde
Sumner
C E S Meets Oct 9 Eastern Star Session
Elgin Chapter Order of Eastern Star plans a regular session on Wednesday evening October 9. Serving committee members include Mr. and Mrs. C B Schori and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Yearous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Eastern Star
C. B. Schori
Arthur Yearous
Promotion of Pat Martin Minihan to Staff Sergeant
Mr and Mrs Martin Minihan announce their son Pat was promoted to Staff Sergeant on Sept 18. He serves in the Air Force, stationed in French Morocco North Africa for 16 months. Address at APO 117 New York NY. Also Virgil Frieden son of Mr and Mrs Harry Frieden stationed in San Diego CA departed Sept 23. new address to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Minihan
Pat
French Morocco
North Africa
New York
N. Y
Virgil Frieden
Harry Frieden
San Diego
Calif
Ill and Hospitalized Returns Home and Admits Patient
Ill and hospitalized updates from Postville report Fred Schupbach returning Monday to the Albert Schupbach home and recovering well. Charles Capper enters Postville hospital Tuesday as a medical patient and is reported resting easy Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schupbach
Postville Hospital
Albert Schupbach
Charles Capper
Postville ‘Hospital
Trees Turning Color in Northeast Iowa Fall Display
A few maples have begun color change and by Sunday many more trees should show autumn hues. The region in Northeast Iowa experiences a surge of visitors during the peak color period drawn by the scenic landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Warden and Parole Clash Spurs State Debate
The Iowa board of parole and Fort Madison Warden Percy Lainson clash over parole policy and dorm credits, with Lt. Gov. Leo Elthon forming a study group in 1955. A broader reexamination of the parole system may follow. Also reported: state aid for 16 public junior colleges needs regents and attorney general signoff, Brian Connell named deputy public safety commissioner, and 1960 political maneuvers in Mason City and state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa Board of Public Instruction
State ‘Board of Regents
Attorney General
Brian Connell
Des. ‘Moines
I Public Safety
Iown
Russell ‘J. Brown
Connell
Brown
Loveless
Barry Minear
State workers seek 10 to 25 percent raises
Pay hikes of 10 to 25 percent are being sought for about 1,800 state employees in departments with federal funds. The increases would include longevity pay and general pay hikes tied to promotions, with details continued on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theag
Arevriven
Eggeg
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Friday Oct 4 Training school MFrozen Food Management Bureau building. Monday Oct 7 Boys 4 H Club meetings at 8 00 BR m Alyria Livestock at Illyriatehurch Wa dena Riverside at Thomas and Michael Baldwins Friday Oct 11 Union Eager Beavers 4H Club meeting at 8 00 Pp m at Roger and Ronald Topes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfrozen
T . ‘Arm ‘Bureau
Alyria Livestock
Illyriatehurch
Wadena Riverside
Thomas
Michael Baldwins
Union Eager Beavers
Roger and
Ronald Topes
Golden Wedding Celebration At St Pauls Church
A large crowd gathers at St Pauls Methodist Church for the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Thomas Howard. A brief program precedes a basement reception with decorations and refreshments. Relatives later join a buffet supper at the Howards home with nieces from Boise Idaho and Silver Springs Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Thomas Howard
Howard
W. J., Leighty
Boise
Idaho
Cubs Round Up Time Camp Ingawanis Outing
Cubs enjoyed an outing with their dads at Camp Ingawanis on Sunday September 22 with the theme Round Up Time. Cubs dressed as cowboys and spent the day fishing boating archery and games. Dads present included Harold Halverson Edwin Frieden Robert Chapman Leo Faith Leonard Roberts Leo Grether and Leon Shepard. Cubs listed include Harold Shepard Steven Halverson Gary Kleppe Floyd Frieden Rickie Chapman Larry Frieden Roger Fath Sammy Roberts David Grether Jimmy Boleyn and Norman Boleyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Ingawanis
Harold Halverson
Edwin Frieden
Robert Chapman
Leo Faith
Leonard Roberts
Leo Grether
Leon Shepard
Harold Shepard
Steven Halverson
Gary Kleppe
Floyd
Larry Frieden
Rickie
Bobby Chapman
Larry
Roger Fath
Sammy
Leon Roberts
David Grether
Jimmy
Norman Boleyn
Tabithas Meet October 17 At Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society gathers at the Baptist Church on October 17 with Mrs. Clara Krueger leading devotions. Music by Mrs. Stlmer Erickson and program titled What Seek Ye focuses on Bible study. Hostesses include Mrs. Earl Kiple Mrs. Carl Hackmann Mrs. Ida Grether and Mrs. Ed Boleyn. A late quote by Sir William Hershal reflects on human discoveries confirming scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Baptist Church
Clara Krueger
Stlmer Erickson
Ross James
Earl Kiple
Two Newborn Sons Reported in Manchester and Toledo
Mr and Mrs Don Parkins welcomed Brian Lee born Sept 20 at Manchester hospital. Mr and Mrs Barney Larson and Shirley K visited last Sunday afternoon. A son to Mr and Mrs Larry Reinig of Toledo, Mark Earl born Sept 28 weighing 7 lb 1 oz. Mrs Reinig is Janice Shaffer. Corsica, 100 miles off France, famed as Napoleon's birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Parkins
Brian Lee
Manchester
Barney Larson
Shirley K
Larry Reinig
Toledo
Mark Earl
Corsica
Napoleon
House Open At Methodist Parsonage By Caspers Family
Rev and Mrs Caspers plan open house at the Methodist parsonage next Sunday from two to five in the afternoon. Members of their churches and community friends are invited to view the newly decorated upstairs and the completed study. The parsonage committee and Bieyhoulat Youth Fellowship will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspers
Bieyhoulat
Outlook for Livestock Prices Tied to Economy
The outlook for livestock prices next year hinges on the economy. L J Bodensteiner will discuss the topic at the Fayette County Outlook meeting on Oct 3 in the West Union courthouse meeting room at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Bodensteiner
Fayette County
Court House
West Union
Echo List Corrected for Sept 28 Delivery
The Echo mailing list was corrected to include Sept 28. All who paid recently should verify the date on the address tag and notify the office if incorrect. A few names require a new date to ensure uninterrupted Echo delivery. Publishers request verification and updating of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
First Frost Hits Section On Sept 27
A frost swept this section on Friday morning September 27 followed by a heavier jolt the next day. Most vegetation was killed and practically all corn in the area was past the damage point.
New Addresses Listed for Clarence Becker and Mrs Harriet Jordan
Clarence Becker of Delivery Geneseo Illinois is listed with a new address. Mrs Harriet Jordan, formerly at Good Samaritan Home West Union, has moved to 726 Clarke Drive Dubuque Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Jordan
Good Samaritan
West Union
Dubuque
Clarke Drive
Betty Boleyn Home Moved to Elgin
Mrs. Betty Boleyn relocated her four room quonset bungalow with a bath to Elgin on Pleasant Street north of the Robert Grimes home, occupying the former Topp lot burned years ago. The house is described as completely modern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Boleyn
Elgin
Topp
Pleasant Street
Robert’ Grimes
Schedule Field Clinic for Children
The state services for crippled children will conduct a nine-county field clinic at the First Presbyterian Parish House in Oelwein on Thursday October 17 for chronically ill or handicapped children. Counties served include Winneshiek Allamakee Bremer Fayette Clayton Black Hawk Buchanan Delaware and Dubuque. After each clinic cases are reviewed at the SSCC office and findings are forwarded with recommendations to local physicians. There is no charge for clinic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Services For
SSCC
First Presbyterian
Oelwein
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Bremer
Fayette
Clayton
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Delaware
Dubuque
Wadena Town Election Nomination Status Report
Town clerk J. O. Probert said on Tuesday no nominations for town office had been received yet, with filing to close later. Current town officials include Mayor W. E. Corkery, Councilmen G. W. Alderson Arthur G. Herrling W. F. Moore J. E. Raftis and T. D. Sniffin, and Treasurer Mary Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Probert
Wadena
W. E. Corkery
G. W. Alderson
Arthur G. ‘Herrling
W. F. Moore
J. E. Raftis
T. D. Sniffin
Mary Clark
Farewell for Friedens Held in West Union
A farewell party was given Monday September 23 for Mr and Mrs Joe Frieden who moved to their West Union home on Thursday. Attendees included Bert Thoman Elmer Frieden Max Lehman Richard Hofer Wilbur Peak Melvin Hunsberger Floyd Frieden Leo Lehman Hulda Nydegger Peter M Luchsinger and Richard Neuman. A money gift was presented to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Frieden
West Union
Prient
Messrs
and Mams
Bert Thoman
Elmer Frieden
Max Lehman
Richard Hofer
Wilbur ‘Peak
Melvin Hunsberger
Floyd Frieden
Leo Lehman
Hulda Nydegger
Peter M. Luchsinger
Richard Neuman
Weather ledger records September rainfall in history
Five showers in September yielded 1.41 inches of moisture in this section, matching September 1956. A check of prior years shows 1951 had the highest rainfall at 3.26 inches, while 1255 recorded the driest month at 0.33 inch.
Remarkable Soybean Stalk Holds 269 Pods Near Whitten
A high yielding soybean stalk grown by Robert Bavender on his Whitten area farm recently stood out with 269 pods on a single stem. The pods mostly carry four beans, with only a few under three beans per pod, indicating a far above average yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bavender
Whitten
Baker’s dozen origin tied to French bakers’ under measure
A fragment notes that thirteen people, or a baker’s dozen, trace to a warning by King Laws of France that bakers under‑measured loaves would be beheaded, highlighting a harsh medieval price for adulteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Elgin Co op Issues 30000 in Building Notes
Lavern McCabe of Dubuque won the contour plowing contest at Marvin Fortune farm last Tuesday Sept 24 with a score of 90. John Hartwick of Clayton was second with 86.5 and Earl Huber of Winneshiek was third at 84. Nine contestants took part and the two Fayette county men finished at the bottom. In the 4 H contour layout contest Dubuque was first, Allamakee second and Winneshiek third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern McCabe
Dubuque
Marvin Fortune Farm
John Hartwick
Clayton
Earl ‘Huber
Winneshiek
Fayette County
Allamakee
Elgin Co operative plans 30000 building notes at 5
The Elgin Co operative Company will issue 30000 in building notes for ten years payable on demand to finance a 49000 building and equipment purchase. After a 42000 insurance payout and new investments totaling 94000 including a 5000 mill and 20000 stock, assets approach 200000 with no mortgage. The notes bear 5 percent interest and offer a solid local investment option for cash holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Co-operative Company
Omaha Bank For Co-operatives
Co-op
Insurance Company
October is 4 H Enrollment Month
October marks 4 H Enrollment Month with a push to recruit new members. Eligible youths are 10 to 21 on January 1, 1958, with livestock club members required to enroll, attend meetings, obtain a project, and maintain a record book. Contacts include county leaders Melvin Gust Alfred Turner Ted Nus and others across Fairfield Henderson Prairie Mlyria Scott Smithfield Union Wadena Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Club
Fairfield Indians
Melvin Gust
Alfred Turner
Ted Nus
Henderson
Archie Schroeder
Leslie Anderson
Mlyria
Floyd Frieden
Cliff Wilson
Pleasant Valley
Abe Habeger
Clifton Miller
Putnam
Merle Cumberland
Howard Jones
Scott
Lyle Alshouse
Howard Ames
Smithfield
Benton Harrison
Floyd Alber
Union
Eager Beavers
Leo Meyer
Harold Tope
Carl Wagner
Wadena Riverside
Ray Jellings
Howard Shaffer
Westfield Whirlwinds
Charles Yearous
Levi Gage
Elgin Cub Scouts Pack 53 Holds September Meeting
Elgin Cub Scouts Pack 53 held its monthly meeting in the town hall on September 24 with a Homesteaders theme. One achievement award was given, a Gold Arrow under Wolf badge to Robert Chapman. Wolf badge to Robert Chap?an. Alyn Caspers became a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Town Hall
Wolf
Robert Chapunder
Robert Chapman
Alyn Caspers
Rural school buildings sold at auction
The three rural school buildings moved to Elgin grounds during consolidation were sold Saturday morning. Leo L. Schori bought the first two for $400 each and Karl Miller bought the third for $300. Two buildings remain, one at Elgin and one at Clermont, left on the grounds for Scouts and similar groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Leo L. Schori
Karl Miller
Clermont
Social Hour Club Ladies Bus Tour From Clermont to Winona
The Social Hour Club and guests chartered a bus Wednesday morning September 25 for a trip from Clermont to Watkins plants in Winona Minnesota with visits to other points of interest. A dinner was served at the Oaks dining room. Return route included La Crosse and Prairie du Chien with supper at Prairie. A notice adds there will be no school on Wednesday October 9 due to county institute at Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Hour Club
Clermont
Watkins Manufacturing
Winona
Minn
Oaks
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Prairie
Lions Club meeting discusses scouts drive and school plans
The Lions Club welcomed four guests Allen Halbeger Merle Clark LeRoy Rothlisberger and Gerald Schori at the Valley High dining room Monday. A Boy Scout fund drive aims for 300 with expectations to surpass it. The club thanked the school board for opening rural school buildings for Scouts. They touched on a proposed Elgin sewer project and a Wadena district school merger with little progress. The Garnavilla trip noted property owners face one fourth their real estate value plus 250 hookup fee. costs and total values unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Allen Halbeger
Merle Clark
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Gerald Schori
Valley High
Wadena
Elgin
Garnavilla
Camp Fire Girls Elect Officers At October Meeting
The Camp Fire Girls met at Jantha Strong's home and elected officers Patty Lehman president Mary Metz-Ber secretary Jeanne Sanders treasurer and Dorothea Meinhard scribe. They played games and had hamburgers with grape drink. The next meeting is set for October 8 at Iva Feller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jantha Strong
Patty Lehman
Mary Metz- Ber
Jeanne Sanders
Dorothea Meinhard
Scribe
Iva Feller
Golden and Silver Wedding Celebration
On Sunday October 6 Mr and Mrs Fred Tschantz celebrate their golden wedding anniversary and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs August Yearous celebrate their silver anniversary. Open house at 2:00 pm at the Presbyterian church in Wadena. Everyone is welcome. no invitations sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tschantz
August
Presbyterian Church
Wadena
Open House for Olesen Family in Germany Move
The William Torkelson Albert L. Dennler and Sylvan Torkelson families will host an open house at the Albert L. Dennler home on Sunday October 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and evening for Mrs. Leo Olesen Becky and Robert who depart October 1 to join Mr. Olesen in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Torkelson
Albert L. Dennler
Sylvan Torkelson
Leo Olesen
Becky
Robert
Mr. Olesen
Germany
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Wadena News
Towa Press Association
Mason City
John Ropes
state commerce com#midsigner
William Monty
Grundy Center
U. S
Extension Service
Cubs
Tabithas
Horace Greeley
THE
Clarence Becker
Geneseo, Il
Boleyn
Friedens
Elgin Co-op
Contour Plowing
Cub Scout Meeting
Wednaday
Sipe
Lions
Camp Fire Meeting
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