Waders News and Social Notes From Cedar Rapids Area
Mr and Mrs Richard Aesch Uiman are the parents of four daughters led by Marcie Marie born Tuesday October 6 The Bud and Robert Clark families Cedar Rapids spent the weekend in the parental Daw son Clark home Mrs Lyle Rubens hosted a dessert lunch and bridge prizes went to Mrs Yohnnie Erickson Miss Luther Crandall and Mrs Ed Rat tis Mr and Mrs Grant Schultz and family Postville were dinner guests Rose Hastings Waterloo visiting her sister Mrs Ed Rat isig and relatives Dale Patterson left Monday for Army induction Guests included Darlene Patterson Fayette Betty Vargenson Maynard Hazel Rothlisberger Dubuque William Yearous family and Earl Helen Rothlisberger Elgin Lyle Patterson Lloyd Patterson Paul Scott and families Des Moines weekend guests Loretta Mattocks Clinton spent weekend here Charles Winter and family visited from Dubuque Baptism for Duane Martin at Presbyterian church Jere Probert visiting from Ames with Bill Probert Halversine 4 H club met at Dennis and Stanley Shaffer home new officers were elected with James Kuhy ens president David Feliss ing secretary treasurer Tommy Baldwin historian Alan Davis reporter Diane Mattocks Lunch served by Mrs Shaffer
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Richard. Aesch- Uiman
Marcie Marie
Bud
Robert’ Clark
Cedar Rapids
Dawson Clark
Lyle Rubens
Bridge Club
Yohnnie Erickson
Luther Crandall
Ed Rattis
Grant Schultz
Maynard
Hazel Rothlisberger
Dubuque
William Yearous
Earl
Helen Rothlisberger
Elgin
Lyle Patterson
Lloyd Patterson
Paul ‘Scott
Des Moines
Lyle “Patterson
Katherine Winter
Charles Winter
Loretta Mattocks
Clinton
Woodrow Leonhart
Pella
Roy Leonhart
Duane Martin
Presbyterian Church
Jere Probert
Ames
Bill Probert
Towa 4-H Clubs Offer Many Opportunities
Iowa 4-H club work aims to develop boys into capable men through enrollment campaigns across the state. The program invites youths ages 10 to 20 to join and participate in group activities, work, and personal achievement.
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Iowa
Towa
Verdi's IL Trovatore at Wartburg Knight's Gym
Charles L Wagner presents IL Trovatore at Knight's gym in Waverly on Oct 25. The production promises Verdi’s dramatic classic, a storied opera known as the blood and thunder cocktail, surviving countless productions worldwide for nearly a century.
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Charles L .Wagner
Knight's Gym
Waverly
Verdi
October Inductees Leave West Union for Des Moines
Registrants departed West Union on Monday October 12 heading to Des Moines for induction. Named participants include Harold E. Talmadge Norman R. Miller Darrell D. Peter man, Oelwein Donald J. Welsh Fairbank Wayne A. Grimes West Union Wayne E. Olson Cler mont, Robert F. Gage Wadena Philip D. Langerman Wilfred E. Weyant and John H. Smith Fayette. Seven of the group were volunteers.
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West Union
Des Moines
Harold E. Talmadge
Norman R. Miller
Darrell
D. Peterman
Oelwein
Donald J. Welsh
Fairbank
Wayne A. Grimes
Wayne E. Olson
Clermont
Robert F. Gage
Wadena
Philip D. Langerman
Wilfred E. Weyant
John H. Smith
Fayette
Bazaar at Marion church in Gander on Oct 15
Notice invites attendees to a church bazaar at Marion church in Gander Thursday evening October 15. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach. Event details include time around eight o'clock and availability of refreshments.
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Marion Church
Gander
Banner Road Building Year in Iowa Fiscal 1953
Iowa spent 53.884 million dollars on primary and farm-to-market road construction for the year ended June 30 1953 marking the banner postwar effort since 1945. The Iowa Highway Commission said contracts totaled 24.128 million with 11.953 million for primary roads and 12.776 million for farm-to-market. Expenditures rose from two prior years while postwar balances and funds limits constrained overall volume. The Town taxpayers association scheduled its Des Moines meeting for October 16 with speakers including Congressman Paul Cunningham Lt Gov Elthon Dr George S Benson and Arch Ely. The Iowa military district added Col. R Wallace Fisk as senior adviser Lt Col H Wallace as executive officer and Capt Chasteen B Craig as head of recruiting. State printing authority was created for offset mimeo and duplicating work with fourteen machines moved to the new central shop.
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Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
Jin
Akagela-tlon
Des Moines
Paul Cunningham
Leo Elthon
George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy, Ark
Arch Ely
Wisconsin Public Expenditure Survey
Iowa Military District
Wallace Fisk
Japan
Iowa Army Reserve Program
H. Wallace
Fisk
Chasteen B. Craig
Army
Air Force
Mein
H. S. Graham
Craig
State Printing Board
Melvin Synhorst
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for October Twenty Second
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Thursday October 22 at 8 00 p m Hostesses are Mrs O Lofts gard Mrs Ed Boleyn Mrs Leo Schori Mrs Bert Thoman and Mrs M Blockhus
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American Legion ‘Auxiliary
O. Loftsgard
Ed Boleyn
Leo Schori
Bert Thoman
M. Blockhus
Plymouth to Display 54 Models Thursday
Plymouth introduces 1954 line with 11 body types in three series Belvederes Savoy Plaza. Hydraul ic power steering reduces effort up to 80 percent and offers safer handling. Options include Hy drive Synchro Silent and Overdrive. New interiors feature durable fabrics and color harmony.
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United States
Torkelson Motor Co
Plymouth
Elgin
John ?. Mansfield
Belvederes
Busy Bees 4-H Club Elects Officers at Home Meeting
The Busy Bees 4-H Club met at John Christen's home in October. Officers elected were President Carol Schupbach, Vice President Marion Christen, Secretary Florence Hofer, Treasurer Reva Friederich, Reporter Reva Friederich, Historian Gayle Wickers, Music Eva Hofer. The evening included singing and lunch hosted by the hostess.
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Busy Bees
John Christen
Carol Schupbach
Marion Christen
Treas
Plorence Hofer
Reva Friederich
Gayle Wickers
Eva Hofér
Ginging
Death of Former Elgin Resident Wm Krueger
William Krueger about 66 of Portland Oregon died Friday morning October 9 after a heart attack. His body will be brought to Elgin with services at First Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev Mashner Sumner. Surviving children include Raymond Krueger Mrs Dorothy Danner and siblings William and James.
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Wm. Krueger
Portland
Ore
Elgin
First Baptist Church
Mashner
Sumner
Raymond S Krueger
Alex
Dorothy) Danner
William
James
Erect Outdoor Telephone Booth at Town Hall
The Bell Telephone Co has erected an outdoor pay station at the town hall for public use day and night. It will be lighted at night by the street lighting switch and can be used in emergencies after closing hours to dial emergency central.
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The
Bell, Telephone Co
Elkader Monona DHIA Report Highlights Sept Milk Output
Elkader Monona Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports September results from 26 herds, 44 cows tested, 379 milking, 165 dry. Average per cow including dry was 879 lbs milk and 22.4 lbs butterfat. Notable 305 day records: Lawrence Schultz 16,700 lbs milk 14 lbs BF. Robert Schultz 14,210 lbs milk 535 BF. Ewald Brandt 10,880 lbs milk 525 BF. Rockcrest No. 2 A J Johnson 15,080 lbs milk 505 BF. Kuehl Bros 15,710 lbs milk 501 BF.
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B. F
Ewald C. Brandt
Rock-crest No
A. J. Johnson
B. F. Kuehl Bros
Postville Girls’ Dairy Cattle Team Claims Reserve Grand Champion
Bélva Brandt of Postville won the Reserve Grand Champion Brown Swiss at the Dairy Cattle Congress 4-H show on Daisy Roy a Babe. Belva also earned second place Sr yearling heifer. Fred Brandt of Postville took fourth place junior heifer and sixteenth grand yearling.
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Bélva Brandt
Postville
Congress
Belva
Fred Brandt
Panthers Lose to Postville Friday Night
Elgin traveled to Postville for their fourth conference setback as the Pirates opened with two early touchdowns. Three Postville TDs came on interceptions while Elgin moved the ball but stalled. Paul Pinney intercepted on the 20, and Karl Lembke scored from the two yard line. extra point failed. Final 31 6. Elgin hosts Elkader next in fifth conference game.
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Elgin
Postville
Panthers
Paul Pinney
Karl Lembke
Pastville
Elkader
Be Careful With Matches During Dry Spell
A small fire started by a discarded lighted cigarette near the C. O. Torkelson residence after a passerby warned residents. Leaves near the home burned briefly but were extinguished before serious damage. The incident underscores widespread risk from careless smoking in dry conditions.
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C. O. Torkelson
Legion Meeting Notice in Elgin Rooms
The Elgin American Legion will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday evening October 20 at the Legion rooms A supper will be served before the business portion All members are urged to attend
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The
Elgin “American Legion
Legion Rooms
Will Entertain at Halloween Party Progress Club event
Mrs. Lyle Light will entertain the Progress Club next Monday evening at a Halloween party. Co-hostesses are Mdms. Robert Kohler Herbert Ash and Clarence Muehlethaler.
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Lyle Light
Progress Club
Mdms
Robert Kohler
Herbert Ash
Clarence Muehlethaler
Postville Holstein completes 865-day production test
Ben Erickson's registered Holstein cow finishes an 865-day test with 16,049 pounds of milk and 544 pounds of butterfat. The cow averages about 22 quarts of milk daily.
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Ben Erickson
Postville
Community Club Plans 1954 Membership Drive in Elgin
The Elgin Community Club met Monday to set plans for a big 1954 memberships drive with aim to represent every local business and profession. Dues to be collected semi annually at 7.50 covering nine dinners, with dinners starting at 6:45. Meetings shift from Clermont to Elgin for the fall term.
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Elgin Community Club
Als
Chm
Otis Torkelson
Harold Halverson
C. B. Schori
F. D. Welch
G. J.mosby
Rex Mulford
The
Legion Regins
Auxiliary
Dedications at Marion Lutheran Church
Dedication and mission services were held at Marion Lutheran Church Sunday morning led by Dr T A Hoff Decorah. Improvements include new altar vases Hammond organ renovated parlors kitchen draperies lights rest rooms humidifiers tables and more. Work began fall 1952 with Dorcas Society sponsorship and at least 7000 hours of labor. Large crowd attended the services.
Road Work Complete to Build New Dike near Elgin
The fills at the Turkeyiver bridge approaches and all three dikes were finished last Friday. On Tuesday the county began hauling crushed rock to surface the new grade. The project aims to prevent floods in the lower Elgin area and includes plans for a dike on the north side of Otter Creek from the bridge west to a point south of the Severin Blackhus home. The county will coordinate with Mr Sevein to complete the job before departure, hauling from the road and approaches to the old bridge.
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Turkeyiver
Elgin
Otter Creek
Severin Blackhus
Sevein
Oridge
Soldier's Address and Promotion Notices
In Service TM Soldier's Address A 3c Milton Lane Ash A F 17280216 3398 Student Sydn Keesler A F B Gen Delivery Biloxi Mississippi Completes Leave Mr and Mrs Donald Gilson took Darwin to Cedar Rapids Tuesday where he went by plane to Oakland California being transferred there for overseas duty Promoted Kenneth M Halver son of Mrs Ida Halverson reports that he had been promoted to the rank of sergeant on Sept 26 He has been in Korea since February His address is Sgt Kenneth M Halvers on US 55217386 ABtry 12th FPA BN APO 244 Care P M San Francisco Calif
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Milton Lane Ash
Keesler A. F. B
Gen. Delivery
Biloxi
Mississippi
Donald Gilson
Darwin
Cedar Rapids
Oakland
Galif
Kenneth M. Halverson
Ida Halverson
Sargeant
Korea
A. Btry
Care P. M
San Francisco
Calif
Masonic Library Dedication in Cedar Rapids Draws Dignitaries
Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger visited the Eugene Habeger home in Cedar Rapids over the weekend and attended the corner stone laying ceremonies for the new million dollar Masonic library and administration building. Main address was delivered by P G M James F Risker of South Carolina with visiting dignitaries from several surrounding states present.
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Allen Habeger
Cedar Rapids
Eugene Habeger
Masonic
P. G. M. James F. Risker
So Carolina
Want Ad Offers Low-Cost Local Job Listings
A brief want ad urges readers to post or respond to local low-cost employment notices rather than seeking nationwide opportunities. It emphasizes simplicity and economy for matching workers with nearby opportunities.
Cherry Vai Pioneers Organize 4 H Club
The Cheery Valley Pioneers met at Marion and Leo Christen's home on Oct 5. Members include Eugene Lehman Gerald Nickels Merlin Nickels Larry Metzger Bobby Schupbach Teddy Friederich Marion Christen Leo Christen. Officers were elected with Metzger president Schup bach vice president Friederich secretary treasurer Christen reporter. Bill Corkery outlined 4 H projects and program details. Meetings set for the first Monday each month with next gathering Nov 2 at Bobby Schupbach's home.
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Cheery Valley
Marion
Leo Christen
Eugene Lehman
Gerald
Merlin Nickels
Larry Metzger
Bobby Schupbach
Teddy Friederich
Séc.treas
Cheery Valley Pioneers
Robert Hanson
John Christen
Ass‘t
Bill Corkery
County Youth Ass't
Improving after surgery at Palmer Hospital
Mrs. Frieda Etter is improving after surgery in mid last week and hopes to return home late this week at Palmer Hospital in West Union. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hackmann visited her Sunday. Burrell Blockhus was injured in a Friday night game with Postville, with a badly sprained ankle found on later examination at Postville Hospital.
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Etter
Carl Hackmann
Frieda Etter
Postyile Hospital
Burrell Blockhus
Postville Hospital
Postville
Johnsons entertain Reverend and guests at dinner
Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson hosted the Rev Richard Schultheir of Chicago at dinner and supper Sunday with Beverly Muchlethaler also attending as a dinner guest.
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Harry Johnson
Richard Schultheir
Chicago
Beverly Muchlethaler
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Banner Road
Legion Auxiliary
Skopper
Monona Dhia Report
Postville Girls
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Cherry Vai
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