Wadena News and Community Guild Notes Moves and Meetings
The Wadena Women's Guild votes to send a gift to ill president Mrs Lindy Frey. Francis Leughren presents a program titled To Witness as We Teach. The Wadena Community Club met in the school gym to decide on a coffee urn purchase and announced the November meeting committee. Local residents Mrs Morse, Delores Wockard, and others hosted visitors and relatives from Alliance, Cedar Rapids, Oelwein, Rochester, and Fayette, with several short visits and dinners noted.
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Women’s’ Guild
Women's Guild
Fedbyterian Ghurth
Venter
Lindy Frey
Francis Leughren
Wadena Community ‘Club
Wadena
Goff
Harold Morse
Delores
Nels
Judy Wockard
Morse
Nelson
Alliance
Neb
Chester Ainsworth
Cedar Rapids
Dawson Clark
Mamie Spezia
St. Paul
Mike Hanlon
Oelwein
John Flanagan
Carl Flanagan
Richard Egan
Fairbank
Kenneth Baldwin
Tom Baldwin
Rochester
Minn
Katherine ‘Aylsworth
Charles
Iewrotsis - Alixa
Wilk
Magton
Vivian Grank
S. S. Davis
Fayette
J.H. Wilson
Luther Crandall
James
Max
Walter Crandall
Walter
Death of Tommy Thompson in California
Mrs Nella J. Thompson of Oakland California wrote that her husband Tommy Thompson died of a heart ailment on Sunday October 17. Survivors include his widow and several children from a former marriage.
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Bess Stohr
Nella J. Thompson
Oakland
Calif
Des Moines Hosts Seventy Seventh Eastern Star Session
Mrs Lester Gehring Elgin Mrs Herbert Dummermuth Clermont Mrs Keith Granger and Mrs A G Van Nordstand West Union travel Tuesday to Des Moines for the seventy seventh annual session of Town Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star More than 4000 members from 476 chapters in the state will attend The session theme is Heart and Hand Des Moines chapters will serve as hostesses Mrs Nell Bonnell Fort Dodge Worthy Grand Matron and Edward G Squire Shenandoah Worthy Grand Patron will preside
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Lester Gehring
Elgin
Herbert Dummermuth
Clermont
Keith Granger
A. G.van Nordstand
West Union
Des Moines
Order of Eastern Star
Nell Bonnell
Fort Todge
Edward G. Squire
Shenandoah
Evening School Schedule Changes Noted
Adult evening classes will meet on Wednesday nights only. The last two sessions fall on November 3 and November 10 to avoid conflicts with scholastic activities. Mr and Mrs Glen Gifford were visitors to Mr and Mrs William Moore Sunday evening.
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Glen Gifford
Es' Kadar
William Moore
Form Organization to Oppose Iowa Toll Road
A new Iowa group called the Iowa Free Roads Association Inc forms with Gene Maechle as president and officers Lloyd Barlow and N B Mike Wilson. Robert L Bliss serves as executive secretary. It is the first organized opposition to toll roads in Iowa amid legislative proposals and contrasting stance from the Iowa Real Estate Association.
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Iowa
Gene Maechle
Clinton
Lloyd Barlow
Marshalltown
N. B
Mike”Wilson
Des Moines
Iowa Free Roads Association Inc
Robert L. Bliss
Sioux City
Iowa Real Estate Association
Gas bikes protest prompts rate increase debate
A fragment notes protests over a proposed rate hike titled as a gas bikes issue. The item indicates ongoing public discussion with continuation referenced to the last page. No further details are readable.
New Chevrolets on Display October 28
Chevrolet dealers announce an open house Thursday October 28 to unveil the 1955 models. The display highlights twelve new features including lowered roofs V-8 engine higher horsepower integrated design revamped suspensions greater visibility optional overdrive tubeless tires and improved ventilation.
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Chevrolet
W.S.C.S. Meeting Set For Thursday in November
The W S C S will gather at the church on Thursday November 4 with quiet day services. Mrs Herbert Dummermuth Mrs Bess Blake Walter Follett and Laurence Knudt son provide the program. Hostesses are Mrs Rex Mulford Mrs C J Mulford John Dennler and Ern Holzer.
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Herbert Dummermuth
Bess Blake
Walter Follett
Laurence Knudtson
Mdms
Rex Mulford
C. J. Mulford
John Dennler
Ern Holzer
Banks Will Be Closed Election Day
Bank notices state that all offices including Elgin State Bank Wadena Office Elgin State Bank Farmers Savings and Bank Clermont will be closed all day Tuesday November 2 due to the general election.
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Elgin State Bank
Wadena
Farmers Savings. Bank
Clermont
Bond Issue Petitions Circulated for November 28 Election
The Consolidated School district canvassed for signatures to authorize a bonding election. Preliminary plans estimate about 425000 for building and systems plus around 100000 for equipment and site. The board set November 28 as the election date. official notice appears in today’s Echo.
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C-E. Consolidated School District
Echo
Elgin Study Club Met At Mrs Muehlethaler Home
The Elgin Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Fred Muehlethaler on Tuesday evening October 19. The program opened with the American Creed. Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler sang a vocal solo with Beverly Muehlethaler as accompanist. Roll call referenced “How to Grow Old Gracefully.” Papers read included “They’re Adding Years to Your Life” by Mrs. H. H. Wolf and “The Church in Civil Defense” by Mrs. H. D. Yack. Mrs. Carlos Nourse attended as a guest.
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Elgin Study Club
Fred Muehlethaler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Beverly Muehlethaler
H. H. Wolf
Church
H. D. Yack
Carlos Nourse
Elkader Routs C-E Tigers 28 12 in league clash
Elkader defeated the C-E Tigers 28 to 12 as Mitts connected with Knudsen on two first-half touchdowns of 56 and 17 yards. Frank Gilson scored twice for the Warriors, Clinton and Donlon added Elkader’s other TDs. The Tigers finish 1954 at home versus Maynard Blue Devils on October 29 at 8 p.m.
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Elkader
C-E Tigers
Warriors
Tigers
Mitts
Knudsen
Tiger
Frank Gilson
Warrior
Clinton
Donlon
Maynard ‘Blue Devils
Avalanche at Martelie Buries Yard After Earth Dump
Arnold Corne reports a landslide on a steep slope near his property at Martelie. Fifteen tons of earth loosened by rain spilled from a dike, rolling about 100 feet toward his home and nearly reaching his tomato plants at the back door.
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Martelie
Arnold Corne
Mr. Corne
Worry as Interest on Trouble Before It Arrives
Short aphorism notes that worry acts like interest paid in advance on upcoming trouble, shaping mindset and posture toward possible difficulties rather than current facts.
Reiersons renovate West Elgin home after purchase
L. Reierson has painted his West Elgin residence and undertaken other improvements since buying the property about two years ago from H. F. Robbins.
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L. ©. Reierson
West Elgin
H. F. Robbins
Reiersons
Lions Sponsor Halloween Decorating Contest
Lions Club met at St. Pauls Methodist church with about thirty attendees including six guests Kenneth Mark Harry Cline Leo Lehman Ed Wenger Randolph Reierson and Supt M JH Moore The group planned a window decorating contest with total prizes 22 50 and entries due by three o clock Saturday The club will host football squad guests at the next meeting November 23 and will not hold a Halloween party this year due to Sunday date Entry instructions urged children to contact local businesses to display windows
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Lions Club
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Kenneth Mark
Harry Cline
Leo Lehman
Ed Wenger
Randolph Reierson
Supt. M. JH. Moore
General Election Next Tuesday in Iowa Off Year
An off year general election is set for Tuesday November 2. Analysts expect only about half of Iowa voters to vote, while statisticians call every election crucial. A sample ballot is published for voters to review at home before polling places open.
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Iowa
RAZED Forest City Oldest Business Building Falls
Forest City loses a historic business edifice built at least 75 years ago famed for curved plate glass windows. The structure, among the city’s oldest commercial buildings, was recently demolished leaving a gap in the downtown streetscape.
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Forest City
Rat and Mouse Proofing Farm Buildings
Hardware cloth and galvanized sheet metal provide rat and mouse proofing for farm buildings. They offer durable barriers, fitting doors and vents to prevent entry, reduce infestation risk, and protect stored feed and equipment. Implement proper sealing and maintenance for best results.
Free Toll Between Towns Again Possible
Ruben V. Austin of Dubuque and Henry G. Bodensteiner of West Union, both Democratic candidates, visited Elgin last Thursday to campaign and visit friends.
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Ruben V. Austin
Dubuque
Congress
Henry G. Bodensteiner
West Union
Elgin
Federal interpretation clears the path for free tolls
The federal wage law interpretation clears Clermont and Elgin to restore free toll service. The hours and wages act would not apply to this local case, allowing quick reinstatement once local officials agree and update equipment. Subscribers must dial by number only, no lookup by operators.
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Clermont
Elgin
Federal Wage Administration
The
ECHO
Lions Club Plans Band Stand Construction
At Monday's Lions Club meeting excavating for a new band stand will begin soon. The outdoor fireplace was removed last week and building lines are ready to stake. The structure measures 26 by 32 feet with a semi basement four feet underground and four feet above ground, plus a canopy from the rear wall. Concrete blocks tinted will be used. materials cost about 2500 dollars, a sum already pledged. Labor donations and member contributions are expected to supplement.
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Lions Club
Lions
October is 4-H Enrollment Month in Fayette area
October marks 4-H Enrollment Month with clubs offering skills training and citizenship benefits. Members aged 10 to 21 engage in projects, recreation, and education. joining is free. Local leaders Abe Habeger and Harold Orth head Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters and several clubs across Clermont township, Diyria Livestock, WaDena Riverside, Fairfield Indians, and Putnam Four-Minute 4-H.
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Fayette
Abe Habeger
Harold Orth
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
H. R. Morse
Archie Schroeder
Henderson Prairie
Clermont Township
Robert Kerr
J. A. Medberry
Diyria Livestock
Kenneth Baldwin
Ray Jellings
Wadena Riverside
Melvin Gust
Alfred Turner
Fairfield Indians
Don Oelrich
Howard James
Harlan Seedorff
Putnam
F B Meeting At Elgin School
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau schedules its November meeting at Elgin public school on Monday at 8 00 pm. Program includes a musical number and slides by Conner Dummermuth about Canada with free lunch served by a long list of local residents.
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Pleasant Valley ‘Farm Bureau
Elgin Public School
Conner Dummermuth
Canada
Messrs
Mdms
Herman Helgerson
John McMillan
Wm. Dummermuth
J. M. Gehring
DeVere Halverson
Melvin Engel
Local Students at Iowa State College Enroll 41 Fayette County youths
Fayette county reports 41 students enrolled at Iowa State College this fall quarter. Total college enrollment surpasses 8,300, up about 500 from last year, signaling a steady rise. East county students include Roy C. Berry Barbara J. Barrack Donald G. Burchett Gerald L. Chettinger Charles L. Deering Leslie L. Pulfer Burton T. Wolf Harold E. Durscher Clifford D. Medberry and Ciaribe S. Kauzlarich.
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Fayette County
Iowa State College
Arlington
Roy C. Berry
Barbara J. Barrack
Donald G. Burchett
Gerald L. Chettinger
Clermont
Charles L. Deering
Elgin
Leslie L. Pulfer
Burton
Circle Rachael Hosts Silent Auction at Church Event
Circle Rachael met Thursday evening October 21 at the church harbors with Mrs. Harry L Cline and Mrs. Ben Schori as hostesses A short program and business meeting preceded a silent auction Guests included Wm Schlee Lyle Light C B Schori Robert Chapman Keith Kohler Robi Wilson Chas Weng er Conner Dummermuth Leo Grether Henry McMillan Quintan Olson Leonard Roberts Leo L Schori Francis West Gordon Schupbach Laura Knox Earl Stannard Clara Muehrenthaler Proceeds from the auction totaled 46 45 with a winning bid of 7 81
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Circle
Rachael
Church Harbors
Harry L. Cline
Ben Schori
Mdrmz
Wm. Schlee
Lyle Light
C. B. Schori
Robert Chapman
Keith Kohler
Robi. Wilson
Chas, Wenger
Conner Dummermuth
Leo Grether
Henry McMillan
Quintan Olson
Leonard Roberts
Leo L. Schori
Francis West
Gordon Schupbach
Laura Knox
Earl Stannard
Clara Mueh-renthaler
Sunday Dinner Guests at Zurbriggen Home
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Zurbriggen included Mr and Mrs Gordon Zurbriggen Susan and David and Cedar Fyll in a brief social note.
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Fred
Lydia Martie
Gottfred Pfister
Joe V. Schneider
Harold
Paul Larson
Postville Hospital
Ed Anderson
Waterloo
Edith Berg
Paul Zurbriggen
Gordon Zurbriggen
Susan
David
Cedar Fyll
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Gene Maechile
Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Fred G. Cornelius
Maquoketa
House of Representatives
PTA
Jews Congress of Parents and Teachers
Iowa State
University of Iowa
Iowa State Department of Agriculture
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Leo Hoegh
Iowa’ Temperance League
ITL
Hoegh
Clyde Herring
Ralph Shaffer
Shirley Arlene
Grant Ave
Larry G. Shadle
George Shadle
Maynard
Mlyria Community Church
Miss Shaffer
Northwestern ‘Bell Telephone Co
Adie Shadle
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi
Miss
Upper Iowa University
Shirley Arlene Shaffer
W.S.C.S
F. B
Elgin School
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