Wadena Community Club meets with varied program
Wadena News reports the Wadena Community Club gathered in the school gymnasium for a Monday meeting followed by a program of community singing and multiple musical acts. Nearby social visits include anniversary dinner guests for Edwin Humphry and family, and various relatives from Waterloo Oelwein Parkersburg Clermont Des Moines and Madison among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Community Club
Martha
Sheilah Messerji
Sidney Corbin
Ranae Jellings
Earl Cooley
Beverly Cline
Ilene Chase
Eddie Hermen
James Hermen
Lester Chase
Hardy
Parkersburg
W. F. Moore
Ben Hulbert
Clermont
Luther Crandall
Johnnie Erickson
Ole Johnson
Clyde Bond
Ralph Shatifer
Rank Probert
Madison
Wis
Bill Probert
Donna Clothier
Des Moines
Wilder ‘Mattocks
Josephine Kneil
West Union
J. O. Probert
Louise Gehring
Banquet and talk at district meeting of doctors and veterinarians
Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Crider attended a district meeting in Strawberry Point Tuesday evening. The event for Fayette, Buchanan and Clayton counties included a banquet and a talk titled Post War Europe by Mrs. M. Zurbriggen of Sumner. An address to the men focused on Tuberculosis in Animals and Public Health by Dr. A. A. Karlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Crider
Strawberry Point
Fayette
Buchanan
Clayton
Europe
M. Zurbriggen
Sumner
A. A. Karlson
Auxiliary Meeting Notice and Host Names
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting in Legion rooms on Thursday evening October 25. Hosts are Mrs Ed Boleyn Mrs C J Robinson Mrs V Luce and Mrs Orvin Thompson. A lady is a woman who makes it easy for a man to be a gentle man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Ed Boleyn
C. J. Robinson
V. Luce
Orvin Thompson
Publicity Takes Many Off The Relief Rolls
Indiana Senator urges Iowa to repeal secrecy in social security benefits. Lt. Sen. John Van Ness cites Indiana drops in old age assistance, aid to dependent children, and reports broad support from governors to end secrecy. Also quotes Iowa highway funding concerns and Iowa 1950 income payments rise 12 percent led by agriculture.
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Indiana
Iowa
Hoosier State
John van Ness
Valparaiso
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Heme
van Ness
Congress
Dick A. Leako
Iowa Business Digest
Maynard Narrowly Beats Elgin 13 7 In Late Drive
Maynard Panthers overcome Elgin 13 7 with a late fourth quarter surge. Maynard blocked a kick and then connected on two passes to score twice, the second after a Benson interception. Elgin had led 7 6 after Benson’s touchdown and extra point but Maynard answered to secure the win. Next week Maynard hosts Fayette Cardinals for the final home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthers
Maynard
Elgin
Wolf
Oine
E. Lembke
Benson
J. Howard
Fayette Cardinals
Zastrow Backs Iowa Old Age Plan For State Employees
State senator Ralph W. Zastrow of Charles City told the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association he favors continuing the Iowa old age and survivor insurance system and aims to develop the best program in the country. A legislative committee is studying the plan which would cover all state public employees except federal workers.
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Ralph W. Zastrow
Charles City
Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association
Iowa
Zastrow
Last Dance at Pavilion Promises Evening With Leo and Pioneers
Pavilion manager Don Stoessel announces the last dance of the summer season at the fair grounds Park Pavilion on Tuesday evening October 23. Leo and his Pioneers will furnish the music.
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Don Stoessel
Fairgrounds Park
Leo
Standpipe Gone Marks End of An Era In Forest City
Forest City lost a landmark this week a 100 foot standpipe erected in 1895 once billed the best in the state. In other news the Marion district No 9 Cherry Valley school hosts an Oct 29 evening program at eight with a program meal and prize at Delores Everett teacher led event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Marion District No. 9
Cherry Valley School
Delores Evarett
Tépc
Arm Caught in Husker Rolls Injures Max Lehman
Max Lehman in a corn picker incident had his left arm pulled into the husking rolls for about two hours before rescue. Mrs. Lehman alerted help, and Falb Light mechanics freed him. At West Union hospital doctors found severe forearm lacerations with sixty stitches. he can bend his elbow and move fingers and plans to return home midweek.
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Max Lehman
Lehman
Births TM Daughter Debra Kay Born
Mr and Mrs Robert Boyle announce the arrival of a daughter Debra Kay weighing 8 lbs 1 oz born at Palmer Hospital West Union on October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Boyle
Debra Kay
Palmer Hospital
West Union
Echo Crippled by Illness of Charles Gruyer
The Echo has operated under difficulties this week as Charles Gruyer remains ill since Saturday. If the illness continues, the paper will reduce staffing to the level the current force can manage. Extra workload has fallen on Jim Hermen who cannot sustain the pace. Printers cannot be replaced on moments notice and sometimes not for weeks.
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Chas. Gruyer
The
Echo
Jim" Hermen
City Status Redefined for Five Towns in 1950 Census
Mount Vernon Greenfield La Mont and Orange City, formerly towns, have been officially designated as cities following the 1950 official census, reflecting growth and urban status changes.
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Mount Vernon
Greenfield
Lamont
Orange City
Peters Farm Sold on Elgin-Brainard Road
Joe Peters sold his 184 acre Elgin-Brainard road farm last Saturday to Irvin Metzger and will hold a closing out sale of personal property on Tuesday October 30. Possession follows the sale while the Peters plan to reside until July next year before moving to West Union. The sale lists 20 head of cattle 2 horses 70 hogs hay and farm machinery with Orvin Thompson Geo Schatz assist and Echo handling advertising.
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Joe Peters
Irvin ‘Metzger
Peters
West Union
Elgin-Brainard Road
Elgin
Orvin Thompson
Geo. Schatz
Lpigin State Bank
The
Echo
Peter
Southernaires at U I U Sunday October 21 concert
The Southeraires will appear in Upper Iowa University gymnasium Sunday evening October 21 at 8 15 p m as the first number of the artist series. UIU Artist Series Season Ticket holders admitted. individual adult tickets are $2.00. The group last performed at UIU in April 1959 to a large audience.
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Upper Iowa University
Deep ‘River
UIA
Southernaires
Upper Iowa
Marion Busy Bees Plan Halloween Party
The Marion Busy Bees met at Yvonne West’s home with four members present. They chose to hold a Halloween party on November 2. New officers were elected: Gayle Nickels president Randine Hanson vice president Nona Mark secretary treasurer Yvonne West reporter Carol Sue Wickers historian. Lunch was served by Mrs. West.
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Marion
Study Club Meets At Elgin With District Reports
The Elgin Study Club met last Tuesday evening with Elva Tillotson. The program included Approach to the Future by Earl Bunting and Kathryn Grove, a selection from Gen. Federation Clubwomen by Gladys Grimes. Elva Tillotson and Louise Wenger reported on the district meeting at Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Auto salvage worker struck by steel fragment
Roger Clark of Manning was sawing steel at his salvage shop when a fragment pierced his chest near the heart. The injury was not serious.
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Roger Clark
Manning
Start of New Year for 4H Club Members
Fayette County 4-H and Farm Bureau events outline a busy season with FE Howard Hill as main speaker at the Fayette County Farm Bureau annual meeting on October 18 in the U S gym Fayette at 7 30 pm. The report details club leaders enrollment and activities across Clermont Pleasant Valley and Vilyria townships and encourages new members to enroll now.
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Howard Hill
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
U. S
Fayette
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Vilyria
Arbin Schroeder
Jerry Spencer
H. R. Morse
Hilder Gilbertson
Kenneth Blockhus
J. A. Medberry
Reynold Strong
North Illyria
Lyle Ruhens
Guy Gould
South Alyria
Bonds drive progress in Fayette and Iowa totals
In Fayette county 36.03 percent of quota equalled 81 078 dollars in the first half of the Defense Bond drive. Iowa’s total sales of series E F and G bonds reach 8 415 936 dollars since the drive opened on Labor Day. A 10 day reporting lag from the Federal Reserve Bank affects the numbers. Bonds must be bought before November 8 for county credit.
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Fayette County
Iowa
Federal Reserve Bank
Wests Receive New Address for Leonard M West
Mr and Mrs Lawrence West have received a new address for their son Leonard M West SA 4924 16 12 Sub ADT Div Mare Island California A tele phone call confirmed the change of address Leonard M West SA324 16 12 USN Sub AD T Div Mare Island California
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Lawrence West
Leonard M. West
Sub
ADT
Mare Island
Calif
USN
Ad, T. Div
Fellowship Meeting at Clermont Oct 25
The N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association will meet at Clermont on Thursday evening October 25. Local hosts will serve a lunch following the fellowship session.
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Clermont
N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Legion Supper Event For Legion Members Oct 93
Legion supper announced for Monday October 93 for Legion Auxiliary and wives of Legion members. Attendees asked to bring their own silver.
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Legion
Water Mains Extensions for Canada Completed
The water mains hookup for Canada was completed Tuesday and eight residents in the area now have city water. The hydrant, installed when Elgin built its system in the early twenties, was moved to the southeast corner of the block to be near homes, improving fire protection.
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Canada
Elgin
Called Home by Accident In St Paul Pfc Lehman Visits Farm
The George Senkler family of St Paul visited Max Lehman at Palmer Hospital on Sunday. Pfc Leo Lehman arrived from Camp Pendleton California on a 15 day emergency furlough to assist at the farm.
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George Senkler
St. Paul
Drowned Martelle Todd Steven French Dies In Farm Tank
Steven French, a two year old from Martelle, drowned after falling into a stock tank on his parents farm. Rescue attempts failed to revive him.
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Steven French
Martelle
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