Social and family notices from Des Moines and surrounding area
Residents and guests gathered for social bridge games and dinners in Des Moines Oelwein and Caledonia Minnesota. Prizes awarded to Mrs. John Telecky Mrs. Arthur Hertiing and Mrs Roy Leonhart. Mildred DeWald hosted a family dinner for her brother Rich. Mrs Hervey Aeschlirdan held a surprise party for her husband with many attendees. Weekend visits included Mr and Mrs Dale Floyd and others from Arlington and Eugene's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Harr Lindin
Tiéaday Ee Fig
Tan ‘Livingston
Monde
Si Hulbert
Wirkier
Ménonas
Saan
Cal Kathryn Glen Jhepard
Chicago
Oelwein
Ahisie Ot Steples
John DeWald
Ed Raftis
Bridge Club
John Telecky
Arthur Hertiing
Roy Leonhart
Mildred DeWald
Rich
Des Moines
Hervey
Aeschlirdan
Walter Notbohm
Elwin
Notim
Rhonda
Gumnér
Lee Reina
Jena Aeschliman
Mra. Notbohm
Grandpa
Dale Floyd
Frank Maser
Aslington
Eugene
Caledonia
Minn
Feed Price Index Declines for Iowa Farmers
The feed price index for Iowa farmers fell 15 points last month with all items down except mixed diary feed and stock salt. Soybean meal led the decline while other feeds eased moderately. the index stood at 247, three points below the Sept 15 1949 level but thirteen points above the 1945-49 September average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bridal Shower for Edna Nelson at Mrs Schlee Home
A bridal shower for Edna Nelson was hosted Monday evening at the home of Mrs Wm Schlee. Guests included Lauretta Gilson Peggy Helms Arlene Medberry of Elgin Mrs Grant Schultz Mrs Don Heins Shirley Herwig of Postville and Mrs Gordon Landswerk of Sumner. Hosts were Mrs Wm Schlee and Clarine Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Nelson
Wm. Schlee
Lauretta Gilson
Peggy Helms
Arlene Medberry
Elgin
Grant Schultz
Don Heins
Shirley Herwig
Postville
Gordon Landswerk
Sumner
Clarine Olson
Iowa Campaign Moves Add To Midwest Election Pace
The piece notes Democratic and Republican campaigning in Iowa ahead of the November 7 election. Barkley Tobin and Gillette push for votes while Bourke Hickenlooper tours Iowa to counter Truman programs. Secretary of State Mel Synhorst confirms top billing for GOP candidates on the ballot. Farm income data shows Iowa town farms averaged $59.40 per acre last year, about $4.95 per acre monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alben Barkley
Tobin
Tmiman
Iowa
Barkley
U. S
Guy
Gillette
U- 3
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Hickenlooper
Washington
National Administration
Hagts
Disga Uris
Mel Synhorst
Synhorst
GOP
Prohibition
Incom
State Development Commission
POW Recalled From Japan Camps Returns to Active Duty
Wallace P. Hitchcock 30, Marine Corps Reserve sergeant who spent 40 months in Japanese prison camps, has orders to return to active duty. Hitchcock, a Des Moines resident, was recalled as the 1951 session approaches. Alcoholic aid plan would use state liquor revenue for rehabilitation. Polk County supervisors urge Iowa legislature to authorize funds amid rising county relief rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Wallace P. Hitchcock
Marine Corps
Hitchcock
Des Moines
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Iowa Taxpayers Demand Deer Elimination Action
The Iowa Taxpayers Union urges prompt and continuing attention from the State Conservation Commission to eliminate deer in Iowa. The note indicates the topic is continued on page 8.
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Iowa
Nian
State Conservation Commission
Youth Rally Draws 500 at Dubuque Methodist Church
Twelve Elgin youths and eleven from Mlyria joined hundreds at the Dubuque district youth rally held Sunday at Grandview Avenue Methodist Church. The Rust College Singers and Dr. Gerald E. Bisbee highlighted the program. Ruth Tillotson was elected president of the Oelwein sub district and Dean Pollock was elected chairman of community service for the district.
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Elgin
Mlyria
Dubuque District
Grandview Ave. Methodist Church
Dubuque
Rust College
Gerald E. Bisbee
Ruth Tillotson
Oelwein
Dean Pollock
Calmar Beats Elgin 26 to 7 In Rough Football Clash
Calmar over Elgin 26 to 7 in a drive filled game with fumbles interceptions and penalties. Bernall Benson and George ok it both had long gains while Elgin struggled to sustain drives. Calmar capitalized on turnovers and penalties to secure the victory.
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Elgin
Calmar
Digin
Y¢ Bernall Benson
Bernell Benson
George
Town feed ratios show small shifts in the month
The hog corn ratio edged lower as hog prices fell and corn rose. Butterfat dairy feed ratio climbed modestly with butterfat up. Egg poultry feed ratio inched higher as egg prices advanced.
Polio Patient Discharged From University Hospital
Sam Hofer six son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hofer was discharged from University hospital at Town City on October 3. He had been a patient there and on that date there were 31 active polio cases in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam. Hofer
Ben Hofer
University Hospital
Town City
Wedding guests visit Wisconsin towns for Collett couple
Lena Baumgartner and Rose ope and Melbert visited from Tuesday to Thursday in Pepsi and Maiden Rock Wisconsin to attend the wedding of Vernon Collett, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller. Carol and Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Mosby were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Watters in Dubuque Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Baumgartner
Rose
Ope
Melbert
Pepsi
Maiden Rock
Wis
Vernon Collett
George Miller
G. J. Mosby
Doyle Baker Sale Planned Friday October 27
Doyle Baker will hold a closing out sale on Friday October 27 at the Cogher place south of Brainard. The sale will include cattle hogs machinery grain and other farm items with bills and advertisements to follow in the Echo next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Baker
Cogher
Brainard
Fridd
Echo
Engagement of Mia Delores Loraine Bergan and Olvin Olson
Mr and Mrs Willie Bergan of near Gunder announce the engagement of their daughter Mia Delores Loraine to Olvin Olson of the same community. Olvin is the son of Mr and Mrs Ole Olson and farms the home place east of Gunder. The marriage will be at Marion Lutheran Church on Sunday evening May 18, 194?. Mia is a 1944 Postville High School graduate and has been a clerk in the Gunder store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Bergan
Gunder
Mias Delores Loraine
Olvin 0
Olson
Hame
Ole . Olson
Marion Lutheran Church
Mheny
Postville High School
Legion Meeting Oct. 17 At Elgin Rooms
The Elgin Legion will meet next Tuesday evening October 17 at their rooms under the locker. No special program has been announced but officers urge a good turnout and attendance.
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Elgin Legion
Evelyn Miller Enrolls at Wheaton College Illinois
Evelyn Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Kart Miller enrolls in Wheaton College Wheaton Illinois a coeducational liberal arts and sciences nonsectarian Christian college Students come from 47 states and 20 foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Miller
Kart Miller
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Illinois
Boyle Sale Prices Highlight Local Livestock Auction
Prices paid at the Boyle sale include a top cow at 235.00 and a whiteface bull at 270.00. A smooth mouth team sold for 96.00 the pair, while hay and grain brought modest returns. Machinery sold near fall prices, one tractor failed to meet bids, oats and shelled corn sold at 76c and 75c per bushel, and field corn fetched 30.00 and 20.00 per acre. Mr. Boyle will manage one of Mr Brockenstead's farms near West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Boyle
Boyle
Brockensted
West Union
Boy Scout Meeting Slated In West Union Court House
A north Fayette county district Boy Scout meeting and roundtable is set for Thursday evening October 12 at eight oclock. The gathering will take place at the court house in West Union. Mr and Mrs Leo Schori were dinner guests Sunday evening at the Harold Albrecht home in Du Duque. Mrs H D Yack returned home Sunday after a week visiting Tom Desmond in Eldon.
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North Fayette County
Court House
West Union
Leo Schori
Harold Albrecht
du Duque
H. D. Yack
Tom Desmond
Eldon
Only 1 Out of 2 Voted in 1948
The article notes 1948 turnout at 52 percent nationwide with Iowa at 60 percent, and South Carolina and Alabama at 14 percent. It warns such low participation undermines democracy and signals a concerted effort to boost turnout in the current year.
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Iowa
South Carolina
Alabama
Overseas Christmas Mail For Armed Forces Parcels Period
The period October 15 to May 15 is designated for acceptance of Christmas parcels for members of the armed forces serving outside the Continental United States. Parcels to Japan, Korea, and Pacific Islands should arrive on time. weight and date limits match domestic parcel post except A P O 124 and A P O 125 50 lb limit. Packages should be packed in strong containers, wrapped securely, and addresses legible in ink or typewritten.
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United States
Japan
Korea
Pacific Islands
P. M
New York
N. Y
Tabithas to Meet Oct 19 at Baptist church parlors
The Tabitha Society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon October 19 in the church parlors. The program includes devotions by Dorothy Muehlenthaler, music by Anna Baechler, paper by Parish Revival Seminary, Rev. Lillian Lehman, and hostesses Lottie Luchsing er, Helen Hoover, Anna Heck and Eileen Krueger.
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Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Dorothy Muehlethaler
Anna Baechler
Lillian Lehman
Lottie Luchsinger
Helen Hoover
Anna Heck
Eileen Krueger
Lutheran Aid Meeting In Elgin This Thursday
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday October 19 at the home of Mrs Philman Larson with hostesses Mrs Harold Halverson and Mrs John Lantz. Members should bring finished work and attend. The LeRoy Steele family Del weth and Mr and Mrs C J Mulford were dinner guests of Mrs Carrie Steele. Alice Frieden and Darlene Arlene Meyerhoff of Waterloo visited Mrs Fanny Frieden. Dale Jensen joined Mrs Oscar Jensen in Independence for Sunday dinner and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Philman Larson
Harold Halverson
John Lantz
LeRoy Steele
Delweth
C. J. Mulford
Carrie Steele
Alice Frieden
Darlene
Arlene Meyerhoff
Waterloo
Fanny Frieden
Dale Jensen
Oscar Jensen
Independence
National Fire Prevention Week and Letter Writing Week
National events promote safety and communication. The observance spans October 15 to 21 and encourages public participation through letter writing to bridge distances, renew friendships, and share messages of love, hope, and courage.
Community Club Welcomes New Member at Dinner Meeting
Twenty seven members attended the Community Club dinner Monday evening and welcomed new member Karl Mainhard. The following business session had about half that attendance. The club adopted a year end closing dates schedule to be announced later by cards and endorsed a band uniform project. A Christmas shopping campaign was planned by Leo Falk, Harold Halverson and Wm Moore with steps to put it in operation.
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Karl Mainhard
Num‘ber
Leo Falk
Harold Halverson
Wm. Moore
Baptist Rally Month Observed in Elgin Drive to Boost Attendance
The First Baptist Church in Elgin marks Rally Month with a drive to raise regular attendance. Special features are planned for each Sunday and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
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First Baptist Sunday School
Elgin
Moves to New Home For Lorence Muehlethaler family
The Lorence Muehlethaler family moved into their newly completed home on Friday after living in an apartment in the Mabel Holzer home, which has now been rented by Leota Welch. Present indications are that the Paul Zurbriggen and George Falk families will move soon.
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Lorence Muehlethaler Famy
Mabel ‘Holzer
Leota Welch
Paul Zurbriggen
George’ Falk
DeVere Halverson Welcomes Second Son Robert Allen
Mr and Mrs DeVere Halverson celebrate the birth of their second son, Robert Allen, at West Union hospital on September 28. The newborn weighed 7 pounds. oz at birth.
Iowa Farm Prices Steady In September Index
The Iowa farm price index for September remained steady as price changes among leading commodities were nominal. The prices paid index rose by one point, narrowing the price paid to price received ratio from 106 to 105 percent. Seasonal weakness in hog prices was offset by strength in beef cattle, with other products remaining steady.
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Iowa
Beverlee Feuerstein Declines Skating Vanities Offer
Eighteen year old Beverlee Feuerstein of Sheldon tried out with the Skating Vanities cast at Sioux City and received an offer to join the troupe. She declined the chance after the death of her father and brother, noting she has roller-skated since age 12.
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Beverlee Feuerstein
Sheldon
Sioux City
Beverlee
National Fire Prevention Week Drive Urges Home Inspections
Acting State Fire Marshal Zack T. Cook calls Iowa residents to observe National Fire Prevention Week October 8 14 and request free home inspections. The statewide campaign with Town Safety Congress and fire groups warns 60 percent of fires start in homes and urges checks of heating plants chimneys pipes motors ash receptacles and cleaning fluids plus removal of furnace room debris and safe storage of matches gasoline kerosene and cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack T. Cook
Iowa
Town Safety Congress
Homemakers to Meet for Annual Organization Tea
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers club will hold its annual tea at Mrs. Lester Wenger’s home on Friday afternoon, Oct. 13. Rural and town women attend. officers for the coming year will be elected and a discussion on plants held. Flower slips will be exchanged and all women are invited.
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Pleasant Valley Homemakers Club
Lester Wenger
Ong
Methodist Bazaar to be held at St. Pauls Oct 19
The annual W. S. C. S. bazaar at St. Pauls will occur Thursday evening Oct 19. A lunch will follow the auction. A parcel post gate is planned as a new feature this year. Donations of poultry are being solicited.
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St. Pauls
Real Estate Transfers and Auto Registrations Listed
Courthouse notices list transfers Ralph Schrader to Elfred Olson and Darlene Olson for 3000 and real estate in Clermont. Yauslin joint deed to Harry and Helen Yauslin for lot 7 and adjacent in North Clermont. Hoyt to Aeschliman and Marian Joyce for 1 dollar a SE NW 20 91-9. New car registrations include Herrling Cad illac coupe Schneider Stude bak 7 door Flanagan Stude bak sedan Crowe Ford sedan Medberry Chevrolet pickup Feller Chevrolet Harold Leuenberger Ford tudor Quino Ford truck.
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Ralph Schrader
Elfred L
Darlene A. Olson
Clermont
Harry Yauslin
Harry L
Helen Yauslin
Nala
J. D. Hoyt
August Lee Aeschliman
Marian Joyce
A. G. Herrling
Wadena
Cadillac
Jacob Schneider
Elgin
Studebaker
Baker
Ellen Flanagan
R. E
Crowe
Ford
Max Medberry
Chevrolet
Henry Feller
Harold and
Una Leuenberger
Ford Tudor
Quino
Castalia
John Baechlers Move Into New Home in California
The John Baechlers have moved into a new residence at 1293 Baycott Way, San Jose 25, Calif. They recently purchased the home and plan to use Want Ads regularly. Tepetition makes reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baechlers
Baycott Way
San Jose 25
Calif
Tepetition
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Fring
Nyehe Brown
Sec. of Labor
Legion Meeting
Boy Scout Meeting
Tabithas
Lutheran Aid Meeting
Methodist Bazaar
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