Milford Indiana revival shown by rural sociology seminar
An experiment described as a lecture seminar in Milford Indiana demonstrates a community revival. It cites elimination of selfishness and intolerance as key, with new industries youth programs and cooperative leadership transforming decline into convalescence aided by the Foundation for American Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maen, Ind
Milford
Ind
Indiana
Ohly
United ‘Nations
Foundation For American Agriculture
Tax Structure Committee Reports Next Month
Iowa's Tax Structure Committee, formed after the 1946 legislature, expects its report and recommendations for 1947 to be ready by November 15. The panel spent 18 months listening to groups and individuals, hired Brookings Institute for a survey, and is preparing a formal report with suggested reforms likely shaping future law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Brookings Institute
Francis Johnson
Tertil
Arthur Johnson
Shenandoah
J. Schmitz
Eldora
Clyde McFarlin
Montezuma
L. P. Boudreaux
Cedar Rapids
Frank C. Byers
Robert Keir
Spencer
J Bred Cromwell
Burlington
Arch W. McFarlane
Waterloo
Harry Cox
Fort Dodge
A. G. Redman
Sac City
Qoping
Elgin Legion Auxiliary to Hold Regular Meeting
The Elgin American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting on Thursday evening October 4. The refreshment committee consists of Mrs. Agnes Medberry, Mrs. Clara Baumgartner, Mrs. Mary Falk, and Mrs. Jane Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legion Auxiliary
Agnes Medberry
Clara Baumgartner
Mary Falk
Jane Moody
Schneider Metzger nuptials unite Elgin couple in October ceremony
Ruth Schneider and Ervin Metzger, both of Elgin, wed at Apostolic Christian church east of Elgin with Rev. Joe Banwart officiating. The bride wore blue. groom brown. A dinner at the bride’s home followed, and a reception in the evening. The couple will reside in West Elgin as Metzger continues trucking. The bride has taught rural schools in UWiyria Westfield and Pleasant Valley townships. Relatives from West Bend West Bend Lester Rochester and Postville attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Schneider
Fred Schneider
Ervin Metzger
George Metzger
Elgin
Apostolic ‘Christian Church
Joe Bannart
West Bend
Marie Schneider
John Metzger
West Elgin
Metager
Uwiyria
Westfield
Pleasant ‘Valley
India
Ater
Paul Banwart
Elmer Banwart
Fred Metzger
Ernest Metzger
Lester
Betty Ann Schneider
Rochester, Minn
LaVern Schneider
R. F. Schneider
Postville
Weekly Crop Report Highlights Favorable Conditions and Frost Potential
The report notes a week of favorable conditions for ripening corn and soybeans. A heavy frost could speed drying and harvesting. Farmers are husking and snapping corn for feed while hybrid seed acreage is delivered to dryers. Towa corn remains undryable, moisture down to 30 percent in some fields. Soil moisture is adequate and pastures are good to excellent. Farm labor remains short but current harvests should proceed without major issues.
No Trespassing Notice Over Damaged Premises
A private property owner, Mrs. Lillie Mattoon, posts a no trespassing notice due to damages from a public playground use. The item also notes a perfect cribbage hand by 4fpe Payne of Clarion and reports Mrs. Robert Dunham and family living with her parents, while Mr. Durham works in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Mattoon
Robert Dunham
Hilove
Ray DeSart
Durham
Pes Moines
DeSart
Dunham
Elgin Women Attend Federated Club Convention
Elgin delegates from the Elgin Study Club and Progress Club joined 237 others at the 8th annual meeting of the Town Federation of Women’s Clubs second district at Elkader. Marion district director Miss Sarah Nott led sessions. Dr. Clifford Fox of the University of Dubuque gave the afternoon keynote “Town, Land of Promise.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Elgin Study Club
Harold Schneider
Progress Club
R. A. Crider
R. P. Strauch
Town Federation of ‘Women's Clubs
Elkader
Peace Evangelical and Reform Church
Sarah Nott
Marion
Ladies’ Guild of Elkader
Clifford Fox
University of Dubuque
Town
Christen to Hold Poland China Sale Oct 16
John M Christen will hold a sale at the Elkader sales pavilion on Wednesday afternoon October 16 featuring 40 head of Poland China bears and gifts all cholera immune. Includes a fall boat attraction by Black Bomber. First sale. catalog requests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Christen
Poland
Elkader
Christen
The
Echo
Chris Moser Funeral Services at Elgin Baptist Church
Funeral services for Chris Moser were held at the Elgin Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Moser died Monday at Mercy hospital in Oelwein at age 75. a complete life sketch will appear in next week's Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Moser
Elgin Baptist Church
Moser
Mercy
Masonic Fellowship at Clermont Thursday Eve
The Elgin Study Club met at Rose Wolf’s home on Tuesday evening October 8 with Frieda Crider presenting Frontier Fun and Leota Welch detailing a husking, square dances, and a recap of the Elkader 2nd district meeting Social and program duties noted Clermont Lodge A F and A M will host a Masonic fellowship meeting at Cheery Valley School Marion No to be held Friday evening October 18 all Masons invited Celia E Andrea teacher
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Elgin Study Club
Rose Wolf
Iowa
Frieda Crider
Elkader
Leota Welch
Clermont Lodge
A. F
A. M
Cheery Valley
Marion No. Ship
Celia E. Andrea
Fayette County Republican Rally At Oelwein On Oct 15
Fayette County Republicans will hear Henry O. Talle Decorah Congressman from this district and J M Grimes state treasurer at a county wide rally in the Coliseum ballroom Oelwein Tuesday Oct 15 All county candidates and Dr J Davis candidate for state representative will be introduced Rally plans aim to make it a great pre election meeting Committeemen and committeewomen from every precinct assist in organizing delegations Oelwein high schools band will provide music Rally chairman is Dr Elizabeth Smith Kennedy Oelwein Public invited and Republicans urged to attend by local leaders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Henry O. Talle
Decorah
J. M. Grimes
Coliseum
Oelwein
J. ©. Davis
Oelwein High School
Elizabeth Smith Kennedy
Blockhus Buys Schmid Farm Near Elgin
M J Blockhus has purchased the Schmid estate farm where he lives, a 197 12 acre parcel with 65 cultivated, after tenuring it for 25 years. He also owns the former Gus Johnson farm, a 120 acre property east of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Blockhus
Schmid
Mrs. Blockhus
Mr. Block
Gus Johnson
Elgin
West Branch man electrocuted by 40000 volt line during drilling
John Edwards of West Branch was electrocuted when the drilling outfit derrick touched a 40000 volt power line. In a separate note, Jeanette and Janette Krueger and piano students of Marcy Alderson will give a recital at the Norwegian Lutheran church in West Union next Sunday at 7 30 p.m. The program includes West Union students.
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John Edwards
West Branch
Jeanette
Janette Krueger
Beverly Muehlethaler
Mary Frances Brackin
Marcy Alderson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
West Union
Reierson Buys Mrs B Nelson Farm Near Elgin Iowa
Lloyd E Reierson has purchased the 80 acre Mrs B Nelson Estate farm near Elgin last of Elgin by Center school house. The Reier son family now lives with his parents and will take possession on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Reierson
Kurth Flack Quietly Weds at Marion Lutheran Church
Miss Ethel M Kurth daughter of Mr and Mrs Gottfried Kurth wed Wayne C Flack son of Mr and Mrs Vern Flack at Marion Lutheran Church on Saturday Sept 28 at 2 PM. Rev A O Nesser officiated with music by Miss Hildur Opland and Mrs Clarence Kirkeburg. Ruby Kurth was bridesmaid Fred Miller best man. The couple plans to reside on their farm near Harpers Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Kurth
Gottfried Kurth
Wayne C. Flack
Vern Flack
Harpers Ferry
Marion Lutheran Church
A. O. Nesser
Hildur Opland
Clarence Kirkeberg
Ruby ‘Kurth
Philippine
National Fire Prevention Week Observance
This text marks National Fire Prevention Week from October 6 to 12 and urges preventive actions. It notes higher fire destruction in early 1948 and stresses preventing fires saves lives, advising chimney and pipe checks, safe roofs, careful leaf and trash burning, waste removal, and caution with cigarette butts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiee
Shower Honors Alma Ruth Grimes Bride-Elect
Mrs. J F Bailey Mrs Walter Bovis Jr of Guttenberg and Mrs Clifton Wilson hosted a miscellaneous shower for Alma Ruth Grimes at the R L Grimes home last Thursday evening. About thirty five guests attended with games gifts and a luncheon. Alma Ruth Grimes will wed Earl L Aanes on October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bailey
Walter Bovis, Jr
Guttenberg
Clifton Wilson
Alma Ruth Grimes
R. L. Grimes
Miss Grimes
Earl L. Aanes
Greetings From Elgin Helicopter Air Mail Inaugurated
The first helicopter air mail flight from Elgin Illinois to Chicago launched October 1 1946. Mayor G H Falk and Max Medberry received greeting letters from 26 Elgins worldwide including Elgin Iowa and Elgin Illinois praising progress and future air mail service.
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Elgin
Illinois
Chicago
Elgins
Chamber of Commerce of
Ill
G. H. Falk
Max Medberry
Community Club
Iowa
Ilinois
United States of America
Fox River Valley
Elgin Letter and Local News Highlights 1944
Brief items from Elgin Illinois cover letters from the Chamber of Commerce and city leaders, a notice of a tragic botulism death linked to home canned corn, a batch of poultry losses from spoiled corn, a flood report in Benton County highways, and a radio program announcement featuring Virginia Vaupel on KXEL October 12.
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Elgin
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Ely Vas
Eigin
Benton County
Highway Commission
County
Virginia
Vaupel
KXEL
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Wau
Washington
Harry Graham
Ee Farm Oy
Earl G. Miller
Wayne M.ropes
Ropes
Rollo H. Bergeson
Bergeson
Ray Johnson
Statehouse
Marshel
John Strohm
Canfield
Dubuque
Department of Agriculture
New Justice
Supreme Court
Norman R. Hays
Hays
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Schneider—Metzger
Weekly Crop Report
Payne,Clarion
Sctoser
Federated Club
China
Baptist Church
Clermont
Dale Cross
State Center
Cross
Paul Benner
Tama County
Salt Creek
Marcella Chalupsky
la Porte City
Eldon
S. H. Sawyers
Schmid Farm
Lloyd Reierson
Kurth—Flack
Bob Webber
Clarinda
L. G. Lehman
Leslie Brown
Cresco
Ethel
Shirley Boyle
Ge: Boyle
ALL Elgins
Paul, Schickter
Lorretta Ann Achembach
Tabor
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