Pres byterian Women Guild Meets in Wadena with Plans
The Presbyterian Church Women’s Guild met Tuesday afternoon with hosts Mrs G W Alderson and Mrs Albert Morse. Fifteen members attended with three guests present. Fall Presbyteria was held in Wadena on Oct 17 with good attendance. Circles Ruth and Rebecca reported attendance last week. A chicken dinner was planned for Election Day November 4 with committees named for kitchen and dining room duties. Band Boosters voted to hold a bake sale on Election Day and Ways and Means planned Mile of Pennies closure at the November community club meeting. A birthday club gathering at Mrs Flossie Voshell’s featured prizes for several members. Visitors from Omaha and Oelwein joined family in town. A shower for Loren Everett and Mrs Everett recently wed in San Diego was noted. The Henry Schlee family visited from Freeport, Ill. Seventeen youths celebrated Connie Lith’s birthday at Faye Whittenbaugh’s home. St Joseph Catholic Church announces a public auction Oct 27 at the American Legion hall with sale items and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres Lan
Mdma
Sid Corbin
Lindy Frey
J. O. Probert
Jim] Gilchrist
Mdms
Cecil Everett
Lyle Patterson
Charles Winter
Bert Aylsworth
Jennie Carpenter
Lyle Woshell
Flossie ‘Voshell
Dawson Clark
John Erickson
Roscoe
Pritchard
Clark
Pearl Johnson
Carpenter
Letha Doran
Omaha
Neb
Esther Perry
Oelwein
Jim Gilchrist
Katherine Aylsworth
Anna Ayleworth
June Herriman
Dubuque
Leo
Herriman
Loretta Mattocks
Clinton
Presbyterian’ Church
Loren Everett
Everett
San Diego
Calif
Henry Schlee
Freeport
Jil
Madge Murray
Faye Whittenbaugh
Connie
Ames
St. Joseph
WSCS Observes Quiet Day at Methodist Church
On Thursday November 1 WSCS will observe a Quiet Day at the Methodist Church. Hostesses are Mrs Donald Gilson and Mrs Archie Howard. Worship service led by Mrs Bess Blake, program by Mrs Herbert Dummenmuth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist ‘Church
Donald Gilson
Archie Howard
Bess Blake
Herbert Dummenmuth
Hospital notes reveal illnesses and injuries in Rochester
Mrs Eugene Schori is hospitalized at Worrell hospital Rochester Minn after going home Sunday. Mrs Mabel Peters remains ill at home. Louis Lehman wears a walking cast on his right foot after breaking a bone. he hopes it can soon be removed.
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Rochester
Eugene Schori
Worrell’ Hospital
Minn
Til
Mabel Peters
Louis Lehman
New Addresses Listed Address Change
Mrs Tom Bishop is listed with a new address at 510 Berth Street No Cedar Cedar Falls. The notice records a change of residence for the named individual with updated location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Bishop
Berth St
Cedar, Cedar Falls
Real Estate Transfers and Car Registrations Listed
New car registrations include Leo L. Griebenow of Clermont with an old Victoria and Proud A. Seedorff of Arlington with a Buick sedan. LeRoy N. Seedorff of Arlington registers a Dodge sedan. Real estate transfers note Fanny Frieden to Sam J. Frieden for 197 feet of Lot 1 in Sorg Add Elgin and to Ida E. Frieden for 100 feet of Lot 1 in Sorg. Carl A. G. Hackmann transfers Lots 16 to 20, Hackmann Add Elgin, to Doyle Baker and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo L. Griebenow
Clermont
Old Victoria
Proud A. Seedorff
Arlington
Buick
LeRoy N. Seedorff
Dodge
Fanny Frieden
Sam J. Frieden
Sorg Add
Elgin
Ida E. Frieden
Carl A. G. Hackmann
Doyle Baker and Wife
JWD
Hackmann
Goose hunter in Chariton bags first goose on first shot
Luther Johnson of Chariton bagged an 81-2 pound Canadian goose with his first shot, though he had never fired a gun at a wild owl before in this life.
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Luther Johnson
Chariton
Predictions on Vote Vary From High to Low
Weekly Iowa news release notes mixed predictions on November turnout with totals from 1,300,000 to 1,350,000 as 1952 and 1948 voting shares are recalled. It also lists staff changes at the state department of public instruction and enrollment figures for Iowa colleges totaling 46,106 students, up 3,500 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jake More
Don Pierson
More
Pierson
Towa State College
Ilowa State Teachers College
University of Iowa
Iowa Veterans Ins deadline change for GT policy
The Iowa Veterans Administration reports that veterans separated since Sept 4 1958 must apply for five year term non convertible GT insurance by Dec 31 1956, shortened from 420 days. The Servicemen's and Veterans' Survivor Benefit Act enacted the new deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GI Insurance
Iowa Veterans Administration
Servicemen's and
SUI marching band to play at Purdue football game
Capper on SUI Marching Band travels from Iowa City to Lafayette to perform at the Purdue University football game Saturday. Stanley Capper, trombone player, is among 112 band members this year after October appearances at three Iowa home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
SUI Marching Band
Lafayette
Ind
Nineteen Active 4 H Livestock Clubs in Fayette County
Fayette County 4 H organization lists nineteen active livestock clubs with adult leaders and officers. Members must join a local club attend meetings and complete approved projects to participate in activities. Clubs include Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Prairie Illyria Riverside Wadena and others with named leaders presidents and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
Kenneth Blockhus
Abe ‘Habeger
Harold Hanson
Richard Orth
Paul Hanson
Sec'y-Treas
Devs Blockhus
Elkader Host to Northeastern Iowa Masonic Fellowship
Elkader Lodge will host the Northeastern Iowa Masonic Fellowship when the DeMaley Consistory Degree Team from Clinton arrives October 27 to confer the Third Degree in Elkader High School gymnasium. Brethren in the territory are urged to observe the work of these brethren for inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader Lodge
Iowa
Masonic ‘Fellowship Association
DeMaley
Clinton
Elkader
Big Potatoes at Echo Shop and Cattle Worming Tips
Harry Butikofer brought five potatoes weighed 121 2 pounds with the largest 41 4 pounds and next 23 4 pounds. Don’t worm feeder cattle unless they need it. Phenothiazine costs and dosing time matter before treating cattle. A Iowa survey found just over 5 of 100 cattle needed worming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Butikofer
Echo Shop
Ilinois
Liming Acid Soil Aids Legume Seedling Establishment
Liming an acid soil reduces soil acidity and helps legume seedlings establish more easily by improving nutrient availability, root growth, and microbial activity. The practice supports healthier stands and potential yield gains in legume crops.
Appreciation Day Draws Big Crowd in Elgin Park
Elgin's Appreciation Day drew a large crowd with a steady stream of shoppers at a free hot dog stand. Merchants donated gifts later drawn for prizes. Forty five winners left with prizes as the committee plans to make the event annual to honor past friendships and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Marion Mission Society Meeting at Church Parlors
The Marion Mission Society met Thursday at the church parlors with Mrs Kenneth Mark and Mrs Mervin Anderson as hosts. Devotion was by Mr Gordon Landsgard and delegates to the WMYF conference were elected. Bible study and readings were led by members, with birthday song for six, remarks by Rev Boyce, and closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion MicHini Society
Kenneth Mark
Mervin Anderson
Gordon Landsgard
Loras Heck
Olvin Olson
WMYF
Decorah Lutheran Church
Mervin Reierson
Cornelius Reierson
Harold Opland
Boyce
September Farrowing Down in Iowa Hog Market
September farrowing in Iowa fell about 10 percent, with a potential rise in pig prices if the trend lasts two years. Past years saw pig crops rise 10 to 15 percent before a saturation point. Marketing in October and November is also expected to drop at least a percentage from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Social Hour Club Bus Trip To Amana Colonies
On Monday October 15 the Social Hour Club chartered a bus trip to the Amana Colonies with twenty eight women. The group met in Quiney at 7 30 and reached Amana at 10 00 guided by Mrs Baumgartner a native of the Amanas. They visited seven villages and dined at Zubers restaurant The Dugout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Hour Club
Amana
Qelwein
Mower Accident Spurs Lime Springs Man Alarm
Mower A. B. Lee of Lime Springs now views a mower as a dangerous tool after a metal shard pierced his leg. A year earlier a different mower caused him to lose eight toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Lee
Lime Springs
Indian Affairs History Move Under New Departments
The bureau of Indian affairs began in the War Department in 18M and shifted to the Interior Department at its establishment in 1549, marking a major organizational change in federal oversight of Native affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
War Department
Department of the Interior
Bridge on Arlington Wadena Road Pushing Toward Completion
One abutment and one pier are in place for the 140 foot I beam bridge on the Arlington Wadena road. The structure will carry a 24 foot roadway over two spans. Carpenter and Crabbe of West Union hold the bridge contract along with three reinforced concrete box culverts and culvert extensions. Grading for the farm to market road will be let at Ames on Tuesday Oct 30, with work expected to start soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington-Wadena
Carpenter and Crabbe
West Union
Ames
Progress Club Hosts November Meeting With Community Theme
The Progress Club met at Mrs. Harry Johnson home to discuss Paths of Our Town. Members suggested community improvements, viewed a film Community Improvement by Mrs. Robert Kohler, and reviewed Thomas Costain's The Tontine. A penny march honored years lived. Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus joined. Next session November 5 at Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Harry Johnson
Robert Kohler
Clyde Wenger
Thomas Costain
T‘he Tontine
Elgin
Kenneth Blockhus
Paul Zurbriggen
Attic Find Recounts 1670 Letter and Notices
Leonard Roberts unearthed an August 3 1670 letter to George Stoehr Esq about a note to be collected with 10 percent interest. He also found several sewlers circulars from the same era. the ads used wood cuts, a far reach from modern work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Roberts
George Stoehr
Mr. Stoehr
Independence voter L. G. Beck maintains loyal Republican record
At Independence L G Beck has cast every presidential ballot since 1838, starting with Benjamin Harrison. He has never missed a presidential election and has consistently supported the Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
L. G. Beck
Benjamin Harrison
Blossoms at Joe Van Baale Residence in Monroe
Apple trees at the Joe Van Baale residence in Monroe bore blossoms in early October, signaling a mild fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe van Baale
Monroe
Humboldt celebrates Elias Finney's 104th birthday
Was 104 Humboldt's oldest resident Elias B Finney recently observed his 104th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Elias B. Finney
Henry Ewoldt Retires After 57 Years on Rock Island
Henry Ewoldt retires as freight agent on the Rock Island at Oakland after 57 years of railroad service. He will be 80 next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ewoldt
Rock Island
Oakland
C E Tigers Spill Maynard 18 to 7
Mr and Mrs Joe V Schneider celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday October 21 marking sixty eight years since their marriage on October 21 1906 at the Apostolic Church officiated by Rev Joseph A Bannart. Relatives and friends visited with cards flowers gifts and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe V. Schneider
The
Apostolic Church
Joseph A. Bannart
Clermont Elgin Wins At Elgin To Take 5th In Conference
Clermont Elgin moved into undisputed fifth in the Upper Iowa Conference with an 18 to 7 win over Maynard at Elgin. Swenson ran 12 yards for the first score, Arthur tied it, Sherman put C-E ahead, Swenson’ s 2 yard run and Howard 34 yard interception set the final tally. Swenson led with 84 rushing yards as C-E controls its fate heading to West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Elgin
Wayne Sherman
Blue Devils
Maynard
Tigers
Blue Devil
Gary Gilson
Swenson
Roger Howard
Howard
Gilson
Plymouths 1957 model touted as three years ahead
Torkelson Motors of Elgin displays the new 1957 Plymouth beginning October 30. The car sits five inches lower than 1956, with wheelbases extended to 118 inches standard and 122 inches for wagons. Plymouth introduces Torsion Aire, replacing coil springs for a redesigned front suspension and smoother ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Torkelson Motors
Elgin
Ilyria 4-H Meeting Highlights Club Origins and Awards
The Ilyria Livestock 4-H club met Tuesday October 16 with Virgil Miles sharing the origin of 4-H clubs and Randy Miles discussing the 4-H emblem. Record book ratings included Diane Frieden blue Budd Thapman Larry Miles Vic Fal er Ann Miles David Frieden Eugene Medberry Mike Wilson Dennis Meyer red Randy Miles Sonny Kerr Mike Dinan Roger White Karolyn Kerr white. A 4-H banquet is planned for Saturday October 27 at Fayette. Ann Miles, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria
Virgil Miles
Randy Miles
Diane Frieden
Budd Thapman
Larry Miles
White
Fayette
Ann Miles
Prayer and petition at Mount Vernon bridge meeting
Clyde G. Conley, president of Mount Vernon Bridge Co., presents a prayer to Almighty God during a meeting in Mount Vernon Ohio. The speaker asks for unity in prayer and seeks divine guidance, knowledge of truth in this world and life everlasting in the world to come, for the assembled group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde G. Conley
Mount Vernon Bridge Co
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Masons Schedule Special Lodge Meeting for Third Degree
Silverleaf Lodge A F and A M calls a special meeting on Thursday evening October 25 to confer a third degree. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverleaf Lodge A, F. & A. M
Lutheran Aid Meeting at the church last Thursday
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid met at the church with scripture by Rev Vance Knutsen and a vocal solo by Mrs Ivan Torkelson. Helen Farley presented films on welfare work. Officers were elected with Belva Snyder re-elected president, William Meara vice president, Mrs Harry Everett secretary, and Mrs Herbert Blockhus treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Vance Knutsen
Ivan Torkelson
Helen Farley
Des Moines
Hostesses Werk Mdms
Lyle Martin
Herbert Blockhus
Fred _Butikofer
Dwayne Frieden
Melvin Hanson
Belva Snyder
William Meara
Harry Everett
Treas
Winter prep for fruit plantings includes rodent protection
Watering may be a necessary management step in preparing fruit plantings for winter this year. Rodent protection is high on the list of steps to prepare fruit plantings for winter. Fruit trees, grapes and raspberries are all subject to damage from mice or rabbits.
Soil Tests Guide Fertility Needs for Crops
Farmers urged to check soil fertility by testing nutrient levels across fields. Extension agents advise testing before planting, adjusting lime and fertilizer plans to match crop requirements and soil pH for optimal yields.
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Wadena News
WSCS
Towa Press Association
State Department of Public Instruction
J.C. Wright
Department
Robert R. Hileman
Veterans Administration Education
Division For
Veterans’ Education
Dale Zaiger
Richard Morris
Hileman
Bussey
Capper
SUI
Henderson Prairie
Archie Schroeder
Leslie Anderson
Patricia Morse
Nancy Anderson
Dean Peterson
Sec’y
Karen Schroeder
Illyria Livestock
Melhert Meyer
Lyle Medberry
Larry ‘Miles
Tee'y
David ‘Christen
Wairfield Indians
Melvin Gust
Alfred Turner
Ted Nus
Roger Gust
Ronald ‘Burrington
Carl Nug
Sec
James Wescott
Richard Gust
Wadena Riverside
Ray Jellings
Howard Shaffer
Lyle Ruhess
James Ruhens
David Jellings
Alan Davis
Tom Baldwin
Dennis Shaffer
Putnam Fore
Howard Jones
Harlan Seedorff
Marvin Cumberland
George Schumaker
Leon Streicher
Sec'ytreasurer
Larry Streicher
Jon Downer
Roger Nelson
N. E. Iowa
Ds: Moines Register
Marion Mission Society
Wadena Road
C-E Tigers
Upper Iowa
Waukon
Lyne
C-E
Arthur
Sherman
Coggon
Monona
Postville
Sumner
Eikader
C-E Mayn
Sumner Elkader Fayette
Clermont- Elgins
Maynard Wet Union
Illyria
Jiu
Muir
Lutheran Aid Meeting
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