Primary school autumn activities and student birthdays
Primary and first grade pupils engaged in by reading and math drills with a Halloween theme. Projects include moving head cats pumpkins and jack o lanterns, a dramatized Little Red Hen, and decorated rooms. Several students celebrated birthdays and several earned perfect spelling records over six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Hubbard
Virgil Frieden
Vavia Dawson
Janice Larson
Keith Crider
Kenneth Crider
Carlton Krueger
Marcia Wolf
Charles Capper
Dick Aswegan
Linda Kiple
Lida Kiple
Vonda Boleyn
Sixth and Seventh Grades Brief Class Recap
Sixth and seventh graders report punctual spell checkers with several names listed as present. In October the class heard a Columbus life story and read a Joaquin Miller poem. Eighth grade civics covers right living and community roles, plus science topics like soil erosion and gravity. Assembly featured a chalk drawing by McCutcheon and music by Lea Grether. Juniors and seniors visited Elkader for their class party after seeing The Thgl tive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly “Benson
Yvonne Chapman
Loreen Itterman
Donna Robinson
Beverly Frieden
Donald Reierson
Greta Falk
Juanita Imholte
Marjorie Johnson
Nancy Larzon
Glen Snyder
Miss Groth
Columbus
Joaquin Miller
Orient
Plan to Classify Persons at Penal Institutions
Iowa boards consider establishing a classification center at Anamosa Reformatory with a full time team including a psychologist psychiatrist and sociologist to classify felons for training. The plan awaits legislative action and quarters. A state penal institutions director similar to the mental hospital post is discussed. Projections include a child study center for orphans and dependent children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Anamosa Reformatory
Iowa
Illinois
Charles Graves
Board
Board of Control
Dav Sport Soldiers
Fayette Go Men to Answer First Peace Draft Call
Eleven Fayette county men reported to Waterloo for the first peace time draft physical examination. Twelve names were listed but only eleven reported, including Ray Roland Salisbery Arlington Michael George Scott and William Marcine Peck. Other communities and counties by 1951 show varied regulations. a building code study group was appointed by Gov. Blue to standardize the hodgepodge rules amid wartime construction and prefabricated housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Fayette County
Waterloo
Ray Roland Salisbery
Arlington
Michael Geogre Scott
Wm. Marcine
Peck
Wadena
Esch
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
First Quarter Sales Tax Revenue Surges in Iowa
Report shows 12,254,893 dollars collected from the 2 percent tax for the quarter ending September 30, the second largest on record and over a million more than 1947. Legislators note the figure as gubernatorial candidates discuss tax cuts. The state executive council restricts improper trips by state employees, delaying 22 proposed trips and ordering quarterly and annual reports on travel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 5. Beardsley
State Executive Council
Iowa
Henry Wichman
Boxing and wrestling move gains Iowa state action
The Iowa Amateur Athletic Association begins a push to legalize boxing and wrestling, urging repeal of bans and creation of a state boxing commission to regulate both amateur and professional bouts. A five member AAU committee, including Sen Richard Lee and Rep Ted Sloane, will study the issue for legislative action. Also discussed is a civilian defense agency with mobile reserve battalions to handle disasters, non fighting units drawn from police, fire, nurses, doctors, and volunteers, not replacing the national guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Amateur Athletic Association
AAU
Boxing Commission
Richard Lee
Dysart
Ted Sloane
Des Moines
General Assembly
Council of State Governments
Washington
National Guard
Mrs Harry Johnson Helps Barney McMullen Family Move
Mrs Harry Johnson traveled to Decorah on Thursday to assist the Barney McMullen family with moving Cresco residents. The McMullens, connected with the REA, are relocating and Cresco is named as the new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Decorah
Barney McMullen
Cresco
McMullen
Lions Club and community events calendar update
On Thursday October 21 the Lions Club meets and on Friday October 22 the Elgin Panthers play Arlington. A Progress OA event is set for Tuesday October 25 and a Study Club gathering is listed for Tuesday October 26 with auxiliary meeting on Thursday October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Elgin Panthers
Arlington
Cem
Deer pets roam Clermont gardens amid flood rescue tale
Mrs John Bakewell of Clermont adds detail about a pet deer mentioned in last week’s Echo. She recalls flood days when Meyer residents fed the animal, turning it into a town pet seen in gardens. It died years later, and the deer’s tag shows it now lives east of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Bakewell
Clermont
Wshe
Meyer
E&r
Elgin
Social Hour Club News and Upcoming Meeting
The Social Hour Club met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Clifton Wilson. Fifteen members answered roll call. Readings were given and contests won by Mrs. Rol and Gruver and Mrs. Kenneth Mark. A cradle shower for Mrs. Louis Becker yielded many gifts. Three guests attended: Mrs. Oral Lane, Mrs. Kenneth Mark and Mary Lou Becker. A deliious lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. John Howard, sr. on the first Wednesday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Wilson
Roland Gruver
Kenneth Mark
Louis Becker
Oral Lane
Mary Lou Becker
John Howard, Sr
Republican rally in U S A gym next Monday evening
County chair Crahan has arranged a Republican rally at the U S A gym next Monday evening. It is the only meeting in the county and Senator Wilson will make his sole northeast Iowa appearance. Congressman Talle and other candidates will be introduced with county contenders. Dist chair Lange and Dist committee woman Raywood plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crahan
Wilson
Iowa
H. O. Talle
Harvey Lange
Dubuque
Arlene Raywood
Independence
County Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Oct 26
The regular county meeting of the Legion and Auxiliary will be held at 1st Union on Tuesday evening October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Regular County
the Legion and Auxiliary
1St Union
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for Oct 28
The regular Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday evening October 28. Hostesses are Ina Wenger Mildred Habeger Effie Grimm Clara Muncie and Eva Medberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Legion Auxiliary
Ina Wenger
Mildred Habeger
Effie Grimm
Clara Muncie
Eva Medberry
Pleasant Point Study Club Meets at Mrs Henry Holzer Home
Pleasant Point Study Club met October 12 at the home of Mrs. Henry Holzer. Eight members answered roll call with a Halloween prank. guest Mrs. Gerald Shaffer joined. Oran Bane gave the extension lesson Making Your Kitchen Modern. Auction raised 5.40. Next meeting November 8 at Mrs. Oran Bane home an all day family gathering with a pot luck lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee Pleasant Point
Henry Holzer
Gerald Shaffer
Oran Bane
Harold Tellenberger
Mies
Harold Strang
Illness Hospitalizes Elgin Folk
Mrs Edwin Frieden of Conrad underwent surgery at Marshalltown hospital last Saturday. Mrs Fanny Frieden left Sunday for Conrad to assist with work in the Frieden home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Frieden
Conrad
Marshalltown Hospital
Fanny Frieden
Frieden
Special policy holders meeting called by Fayette association
A special meeting of policy holders called by President Jas H Wilson will be held at the American Legion Hall in Fayette Iowa on October 23 1948 at 130 pm. The meeting concerns a change in policy and renewal of the association charter. Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Fayette County. Daw Clute Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Wilson
American Legion Hall
Fayette
Iowa
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
Fayette County
Daw Clute
Sec’y
Masonic Fellowship Meeting in Farmersburg October 26
The N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship plans its meeting in Farmersburg on Tuesday evening October 26. Past Masters night will feature degree work with Monona providing the candidate. Weekend visits include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kohler and David at Perrys in the C. J. Krohn home, and numerous hosting dinners involving local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Iowa
Masonic Fellowship
Farmersburg
Monona
Robert Kohler
David
Perrys
C. J. Krohn
Carrie Doty
Michigan
Alta Klingmann
Libbie Larson
John Falk
Fred Schultz
Postville
4. F. Swanson
Carol
Bruce Eaton
Cedar Rapids
Tofield Heck
Hecks
Swannons
Eatons
R. Reusser
Shirley Reusser
Earl Kiple
Emil Moore
Harold Meisner
Navy examination passes Brackin en route to San Diego
Harrison Buddy Brackin told his parents Mr and Mrs B H Brackin on Tuesday he had passed his Navy examination and would leave that day for boot training in San Diego California. He enlisted in August and received his call Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Buddy) Brackin
B. H. Brackin
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Booth
Local Man Listed as Victim of Jap Brutality
Walter and Herman Neuman of Carrington North Dakota traveled to visit their former pastor Rev. Arthur Ittermann. After a visit and dinner the pilot Herman Neuman gave the Ittermann family a plane ride and they returned home. Next day Wesley and Ann Marie Neuman drove in to visit for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Herman Neuman
Carrington
Dak
Arthur Ittermann
Ittermann
Wesley
Ann Marie Neuman
Wadena Community Club Meets at Presbyterian Church
The Wadena Community Club held a well attended meeting in the basement of the Presbyterian church. After the business session a program featured six men singing and the girls glee club, with Oelwein giving a talk and receiving a fly rod as a gift. Several local residents were mentioned visiting relatives and attending events, with church services and Sunday school schedule noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Presbyterian Church
Howard Shaffer
Leallen Knox
Robert Klingman
James Davis
Gerald Shafer
Logan Wilson
Gassman
Oelwein
Ed Gernand
Lyle Jones
Cedar Rapids
Mary Henrich
Luther Crandall
Eepsin
Fred Biglow
Arlingon
Mammoth spud weighs two pounds two ounces in Chippewa variety
Raise Mammoth Spud Harry Butikofer brings a giant 2 lb 2 oz Chippewa potato to the Echo office for a window display. Visitors from the Luchsingers and Linda met the Ted Neuman family at Volga Sunday. Anoka couple stayed with the Luthsingers while the Groves traveled to Mason City on business. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wolf visited Iowa City for a check up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Butikofer
Echo Office
John Luchsinger
John Frietag
Lester Luchsinger
Linda
Ted Neuman
32 Japs Being Tried for Beheading
The trial of 32 Japanese including 4 generals reopened at Yokohama Japan. Prosecutors allege the defendants beheaded 33 American B 29 airmen using some as targets in ancient war games as retaliation for US bombing. Victims include Gerald Boleyn of Elgin and Iowa natives James Hewitt Davenport Appel Davenport Lane West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Japan
Gerald Boleyn
Ed Boleyn
Elgin
Iowa
James E. Hewitt
Riceville
Charles S. Appel
Davenport
Richard M. Lane
West Liberty
Family of Four Wiped Out in Truck Crash Near Dubuque
A Dubuque area head on collision involving two semi trailers killed four members of the Bauer family aged 26, 23, 6, and 4 seven miles east of Dubuque on highway. Edward Eagleboy, 29, Mason City, survived in hospital with severe shock. The Bauers were en route to Indiana to pick up scrap metal with plans to visit relatives in Oak Park, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dubuque Inllinois
Robert Bauer
Eunice
Robert, Jr
William
Edward Eagleboy
Mason City
Dubuque Hospital
Bauer
Indiana
Oak Park
Ill
Otto Topp
Elgin
Clayton Co 4-H Rally Set for Oct 23 at Elkader HS
The second annual Clayton County 4-H Rally will be held Saturday October 23 in the Elkader high school auditorium. Registration begins 7:30 p.m. and the program starts promptly at 8 p.m. A varied program includes county officer election, skits, and musical numbers. Awards will be presented to deserving club members and light refreshments will be provided by the Farm Bureau at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Elkader High School
Farm Bureau
Rev. Belknap leaves Wadena post for Wisconsin
The Rev C R Belknap resigns from the Church of the United Brothers of Christ at Wadena to accept a new pastorate in Wisconsin. Rev Bata M Funk is assigned to serve at Wadena and Garden Prairie for an indefinite period. Social items note visits and gatherings in the area including football game attendance, picnics, dessert luncheons, and various supper and dinner hosts among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Belknap
Church of the United Brothers of Christ
Wadena
Wisconsin
Bata M. Funk
Garden Prairie
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Gwendolyn Itterman
Judy Larson
Barbara Hunsberger
David Grove
Tony Habeger
Merlin Chapman
Ray Sawvel
Beverly Benson
Stanley Sapper
Sherri Pe
Arnoon
Zarbriggen
McCutcheon
Chicago
Lea Grether
Schori
Zur Obriggen
Sunsor News
Elkader
Sen
Board of Education
Nets
Board of Parole
Fort Madison State Prison
Minnesota
Missouri
Finais
Towa
Iowa Building Code Council
Ask
Civilian Defense
NTT
Pleasant Point Club
Iilness
Masonic Fellowship Meeting
Illyria
Ellen Flanagas
Fenger
District 8
Marion Two
Cheery Valley School
Otis Torkelson
F. D. Welch
G. W. Jackson
Portland
Ore
Welch
Crain
Volga
Arthur Groth
Victor
W. L. Smith
Stanley
L. C. Popenhagen
Ang Ontath Price
New York
Sattrey
North Dakota
Wadena News
Ack Jaxon
Fred Heiden
Hervey Aeschliman
Amelia Heiden
West Union
Alfred Nordhus
Bobbie Bond
Harley Seedorff
Willard Crandall and
United Brethern Church
Ezra Funk
Alted Nobel
Bem
Sam Houston
Fem
Texas
B.C
Quisling
Yee Subway
Eure
Walter Falk
Howard Strong
Springville
Iowa City
Walter Medberry
Rex Medberry
Gene
Gerald Frieden
Elmer Frieden
Frank Greenley
Chas. O'Neill
Ern Holzer
Edith Berg Jow
Hulda Stoehr
Robert Grimes
Woodrow Reed
Ralph Reed
Edwin Olson
Maynard
L. O. Reierson
Harry Gunderson
Earl Sorem
Rushford
Minn
Carl Torkelson
C. B. Schori
K. J. Meyer
Calmar
W. C. Harrington
Nora Halvorson
C. J. Harrington
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