Local Wadena Social Notes and Homemakers Meeting
Wadena residents host and visit relatives from Fredericksburg Des Moines and San Bernardino Calif. Families attend birthday parties and weekend gatherings while the Tigria township Homemakers club plans copper craft lessons. Roy Hinkle of Bloomington Indiana visited on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pitz
Paul
Peggy
Fredericksburg
Rob Wilson
Lester Wilson
Edge Wood
Orman Davis
Des Moines
Donald
Harold Corbin
500 Club
Ure
Lester Gehring
Clyde
Luther
Pearl Johnson
East Stockwell
Ted Welsh
San Bernardino
Calif
Roy
Leonhart
Charles DeCook
Great Lakes
Jennie Randall
Carpenter
Ruth Matt Witéiloo
Flossie Yeell
William O'Loughlin
Oscar Hunsberger
Billy
Merle King
J. R. ‘Wood
Charlene Voshell
Cedar Rapids
Mra
Fred Schwendiman
Waukon
McGregor
Fox
Flossie Voshell
Ralph Reed
West Union
Don Dugan
Waterloo
Fred Tschantz
Carl Ladeburg
Oelwein
Roy Hinkle
Bloomington
Wadena
Charlie Aller
Son and daughter born to Cedar Rapids couples
A son Gregory Alan Reierson was born on Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Clar gate Reierson. A daughter Ma Kathleen Schmid was born October 10 in Cedar Rapids weighing seven pounds. Grandmother is Mrs Lulu Schmid.
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Gregory ‘Alan
Clargate Reierson
Richard Schmid
Cedar Rapids
Kathleen
Lulu Schmid
New Addresses Listed In Local Directory Change
M V ciple at 9629 Casey Road Toledo Dio C Kolar 4621 Holly Street Bellaire Texas Mrs Keson Nosek 132 36th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids Iowa listing shows updated residence details reflecting residents and street addresses in multiple communities.
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M. V.ciple
Casey Road
Toledo
Dio
C. Kolar
Holly St
Bellaire
Texas
Keson Nosek
St. N. E
Cedar ‘Rapids
Towa
Service One Leave And Discharge Notices
In Service One Leave Francis Butikofer of San Diego California is home on a 20 day leave visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Butikofer and other relatives and friends. Discharge Glen L Reierson returned home Saturday after discharge after two years service last stationed Fort Lawton Washington. New Address Airman First Class Lester L Friederich 17365983 72nd Periodic Maint Sydn APO 45 New York NY.
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Francis Butikofer
San Diego
Calif
Fred Butikofer
Glen L. Reierson
Fort Lawton
Wash
Lester
L. Friederich
New York, N.Y
Tractor accident injures Harry Gunderson at farm
Harry Gunderson was working with a tractor at the Ronald Gunderson farm on Saturday when the tractor started down a slope. It rolled over him, breaking four ribs, and he was hospitalized but is reported to be getting along satisfactorily.
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Harry Gunderson
Ronald Gunderson
Mr. Gunderson
Big Savings From State Department Consolidation
State Sen. X T Prentis says consolidation of state divisions and department economies could yield savings and tax relief. He notes his views are personal and outlines a plan for public hearings across Iowa as the tax study committee nears its Phase II, with Phase III to collect average citizen opinions. Democrats meet at the Midwest Farm Conference with Ohio’s Michael Kirwin leading a farm panel in Des Moines, featuring Gov Averell Harriman and others at a dinner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. T. Prentis
Ayr
Iowa
Prentis
Tax Study Committee
Little Hoover Committee
Little Hoover Study Committee
Michael J. Kirwin
Ohio
Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee
Des Moines
Donald A. Norberg
Albia
A. J. Loveland
Janesville
U. S
Agriculture
Paul M. Butler
Democrat National Committee
Gov
Averell Harriman
New York
Enforcement surge targets liquor violators in Iowa
Atty Gen Dayton Countryman extends raids begun under Atty Gen Larson and continued by Atty Gen Hoegh. Larson, now a Supreme Court justice, was allied with Gov Beardsley. Hoegh’s path to governor helped Commissioner Clinton Moyer, who head the raids now under direct governor supervision. Moyer leads the enforcement, stressing no friction between officials and boosted activity.
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tJowa
Atty
Dayton
Countryman
Robert Larson
Leo A.hoegh
Larson
Supreme Court
Tate
William 8S
Beardsley
Hoegh
Attorney General
Public Safety
Clinton Moyer
Moyer
Salting 3082 Miles Of Iowa Primary Roads Planned
The state highway commission will salt 3082 miles of primary roads this winter. The figure equals about one third of Iowa's primary road network and surpasses last year's 1200 miles treated similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Iowa
GOP poll finds Iowa confidence in Eisenhower presidency
The Republican state central committee reports a county by county poll showing Iowans view the Eisenhower administration as doing a fair to good job. The release notes respondents were interviewed across counties as results await final tabulation.
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GOP
Republian State Central Committee
Store Closed for Remodeling at Moore's Shop
The store is undergoing an entire remodel with new fixtures and linoleum flooring. Mr. Moore plans changes to better display goods and create more room for merchandise, estimating about 50 percent more display space with new counters to add lines to current stock and improve presentation.
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Moore
Waukon Indians Top C-E Tigers in Friday Showdown
Waukon Indians defeated Clermont-Elgin Tigers to 14 Friday night October 14. Dean Downing scored on a one yard run for Waukans while Norm Mitts tied the game and Wayne Martin added a ten yard TD. Lippe returned an interception 85 yards for another score. LaVerne Swenson rushed for 97 yards for C-E. Postville hosts the Tigers October 21 for homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Elgin Tigers
Waukon Indians
Waukon
Paydirt
Dean Downing
Tigers
Norm Mitts
Indians
Wayne Martin
Lippe
Tiger
Wauken
Downing
LaVerne Swenson
Postville Pirates
Postville
Iowa Crop Report Warns of Lower Yields in 1955
The October 1 1955 Iowa crop report shows corn mature with losses due to hot dry weather. Corn output estimated at 459,071,000 bushels, down 15 percent from 1954 and the 10 year average. Soybeans put at 42,237,000 bushels, down 24 percent from 1954 but 19 percent above the 10 year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Obernkirchen Choir to perform in Decorah October 25
The Obernkirchen Children's Choir from Germany brings 30 girls and 6 boys to C. K. Preus auditorium in Decorah on Tuesday October 25 at 8 15 p m for the GREE Community Concert series opening. The group has earned praise on tour, with a Wales Llangollen prize, a hit recording, Toast of the Town appearances, Vogue feature and Time praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obernkirchen Children’s Choir
Decorah
C. K. Preus
United States
New York
SRO
Town Hall
Vogue Magazine
Ed Sullivan
Toast of the Town
Time
Elgin State Bank Marks 25th Year
Elgin State Bank marks a 25th year as pledges pour in for creameries expansion and new equipment. The creamery seeks funds and invites loans at 5 percent interest, directing those interested to contact R D Wilson the creamery office secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamery Office
R. D. Wilson
Elgin State Bank marks 25th anniversary with open house
The Elgin State Bank, born from a 1930 merger of The Elgin Savings and The Citizens State Bank, celebrates 25 years of service with an open house from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. They invite customers and friends to tour the bank, enjoy coffee and doughnuts, and receive a free souvenir. The current leadership includes President Max Thoma and Vice President Chas L Capper, with offices in Elgin and Wadena. Deposits rose from 612000 at opening to 1635000 by 1954, and capital has grown from 36000 to about 185000, reflecting steady expansion and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Elgin Savings
Citizens State Bank
State Banking Department
Savings Bank
Ernest Schori
J. D. Shaffer
T. J. Capper
Samuel Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
G. J. Mosby
W.F. Kohler
Edna Hunsberger
Fred Reichert
F. E. Kohler
Hans Winkler
Max Thoma
George Hanson
J. EB. Bilden
K.H. Groth
W. S. Rothlisberger
B.M. Benson
Bafik
Chas, L. Capper
L.L. Knudtson
Wadena
W. F. Kohler
E. Kohler
Charles Strong
Mary Ann Schaer
Robert Klingman
Chas Ll. Capper
Arthur Herrling
Elgin State ‘Bank
Spgs
Heebank
Eight Thousand Mile Family Trip Ends In Loss
Luella Gilbertson and her aunt and uncle from Keege Harbor Michigan finished an eight thousand mile West Coast circuit traveling along highway 30 through Portland and the Oregon coast to San Francisco Long Beach and Los Angeles. They spent two weeks with relatives then returned via San Diego Arizona New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Iowa in four days. A trunk theft at a city door left the party with empty luggage and spares, prompting a warning against leaving valuables in car trunks in big cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Gilberttson
P. R. Sondness
Keege Harbor
Mich
Gust Gilbertson
West Coast
Portland
Ore
Oregon Coast
California Redwoods
San Francisco
Long Beach
Los Angeles
San Diego
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Auxiliary Meeting Held Thursday With Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening with 17 members and four guests present. Plans were made for a food sale on Saturday October 22. The annual family picnic supper will be Thursday evening November 10 in the auxiliary rooms. The president read the standing by laws.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Return from Trip to Norway
Mr and Mrs George Hanson returned home last Wednesday from a three months trip to Norway. They left July 18 on the S S Stavangerfjord and returned on the same ship. They visited Mr Hansons sisters at Kongsoerg and Hokksand and saw many relatives. Hanson noted changes since his 1913 trip and observed Norway adopting socialistic policies with pension plans for children and the aged.
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Mrs
George Hanson
Norway
S. S. Stavangerfjord
Mr. Hanson
Kongsboerg
Hokksand
Reierson Abel nuptials at East Clermont Lutheran Church
Darlene Reierson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole Reierson Elgin and Cecil Abel son of Mr and Mrs Orvel Abel Belle Missouri were married in a single ring ceremony Sunday evening Oct 9 at East Clermont Lutheran Church performed by Rev S B Knudsen. The couple's parents attended along with Mr and Mrs William Pfister of Elgin. A reception followed at the bride's home.
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Darlene Reierson
Ole M. Reiverson
Elgin
Cecil Abe
Orvel Abel
Belle
Missouri
East Clermont Lutheran Church
B. Knudsen
William Pfister
Pleasant Valley Homemakers Meet at Mrs Geh ring Home
Pleasant Valley Homemakers convened Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Lawrence Geh ring’s residence with twelve members present. Mrs Melbert Meyer led a lesson on crafting decorative candles from paraffin wax and crayons. The November meeting will be at Mrs Virgil Miles’s home.
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Pleasant Valley
Lawrence Gehring
Melbert Meyer
Virgil Miles
New Plymouths On Display Friday
Torkelson Motors Plymouth and Chrysler dealers announce the 1956 Plymouths go on display starting Friday October 21. The new models feature major design advances including a more powerful engine with an eight to one compression ratio, airfoil rear fenders, push button drive selector, new safety door latches, upgraded electrical system and safety belts on all models.
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Torkelson Motors
Plymouth
Chrysler
Elgin Students Lead Upper Town University Elections
Louis Halverson of Elgin was elected sophomore class president at Upper Town University. Janann Mark, also of Elgin, was named to the student council.
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Louis Halverson
Elgin
Upper Town University
Janann Mark Also
USU Homecoming Events Schedule Highlighted
The notice outlines USU Homecoming events on October 22 starting with a 9:30 dedication in the library conference room, an 11:00 parade, and a 2:00 p m game between UTU and Wartburg. Alumni events include a banquet at six and a dance. a fall convocation is planned for 10:30 Sunday.
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JUTU
Big
UTU
Wartburg
Aew
Phe
Rural-Urban Banquet Planned October 24 At Fayette County
The Fayette County Farm Bureau Women’s Organization hosts the annual rural urban banquet on Monday evening October 24. Rural ladies invite urban guests to attend with the theme United Nations. Bethel township ladies plan and prepare the event served by men dressed as French waiters. About 200 persons expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Fayette Co. Farm Bureau Women’s Organization
United Nations
Bethel Township
Real Estate Transfers and New Car Registrations in Arlington
Arthur Jacobson and wife transfer to Andrew Mendenhall and wife for 1376 in SE corner 20-92-7. Cushions to Minnie Mitchell for 1.00, Lot 4, 1, M. Walrath Add Arlington. Esther Hackett and Fred M. to Frank Speck and wife for 1.00, Lots 1 2 38 BI, Calken Add Arlington. Clara Rowland to Hatty Reiners for 1.00, 5 x 132 3-4 in NW SW NE 17-948. New car registrations include Glenda or Fred Breitsprecher Arlington Chevrolet sedan. Henry A Buenneke Maynard Olds sedan. John J or Betty L Fuller Maynard Chevrolet station wagon. Ray A Crider Elgin Chevrolet sedan. Harry C or Nora H Wenger West Union Ford sedan.
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Arthur Jacobson
Andrew Mendenhall
Cushion
Minnie Mitchell
M. Walrath
Arlington
Esther Hackett
Fred M
Frank Speck
JWD
Calken Add
Clara BE. Rowland
Hatty M. Reiners
Glenda
Fred Breitsprecher
Chevrolet
Henry A. Buenneke
Maynard
Olds
Ohn J
Betty L. Fuller
Ray A. Crider
Elgin
Harry C
Nora H. Wenger
West Union
Ford
Annual Meeting of Fayette County Cancer Society
The Fayette County Chapter of the American Cancer Society will hold its annual meeting on Oct. 26 at 7:00 p.m. in Maynard Community Hall, starting with a picnic supper. Flo Patridge and Robert C. Koempel will report on the Des Moines state meeting, Pat Clark will speak, a 1953 ACS nurses scholarship recipient, and the 1955 Crusade in Fayette County will be reviewed, followed by service and education chairmen reports and officer elections for the coming year. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
The
American Cancer Society
Maynard
Des Moines
Flo Patridge
Robert C. Koempel
West Union, Education
Pat Clark
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
ACS
Mrs Wykert Retires After Four Decades Teaching Sun day School
Mrs John Wykert of Columbus Junction retires from Sunday School teaching after 40 years of service. She notes she spent about twenty two and a half years without missing a Sunday and still hopes to resume teaching in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wykert
Columbus Junction
Adult Agriculture Class Study Farm Records Tonight
The next adult evening class in agriculture covers farm records. Meeting Tuesday evening Oct. 25 at the vocational agriculture building in Clermont. Third of five meetings. All interested persons are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational - Agriculture
An Clermont
Tell ’em You Saw It in the Boho
A brief item notes a sighting or claim tied to the Boho scene. It mentions a reported sighting and community chatter without naming individuals or places beyond Boho. The piece conveys intrigue and local flavor in concise, period-tinged wording.
Death closes long Spirit Lake life of William Dowden
William Dowden died October 1 at age 99 after 30 years in Spirit Lake. He would have reached 100 next June, leaving a mark as one of the town’s oldest residents. A second item notes an Osage incident where a watermelon shattered a car windshield on approach, injuring a couple and their infant. no clues were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dowden
Spirit Lake
Derrold Wallin
Osage
School Building Bid Set for December Opening
Clermont Elgin school board member Max Medberry said the new high school building letting would likely occur around December 1. The architect reported plans nearly complete and notices of setting to be published soon, with bids previously coming in lower than estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Medberry
Clermont-Elgin
Echo Reporter
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Wadena News
Sss
William J. Grede
Grede Foundries, Inc
Milwaukee
Wis
National Bible Week
God
Iowa Press Association
C-E Tigers
Obernkirchen Choir
the Bible
Republic
Ndrew Jackson
Ital
Laymen’s National Committee
Reierson
Abel
Pleasant Valley Homemakers
New Plymouths
USU
Cancer Society
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