Wadena Schools Open Amid Staffing Changes
The Wadena public schools begin Monday August 29 with seven new teachers listed among the faculty. Superintendent John Telecky leads the district while assignments cover all grades and subjects. Funeral services were held for George W. Fay, noting his life from Elkader to Wadena and his seven children, one great grandchild, and 25 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Fur New Taschers
John 8
Telecky
Mrgg
Butts
Randalia
Engsh
Margaret Kitchener
Cambria
Una
Oldham
Elkfort
Mrs. and Westbrook
West Union
Chrystal Rassiusson
Ramalia
Leoarether
Volga
Dutch Murphy
Howard!haffer
Thad Walters
Lyal
Whittenbaugh
George Fay
Presyterian
W. Fay
John DeLong
Estherville
Jerry Wilson
Marry Lewis
Ben Green
Roy Leonhart
Tom Flanagan
Alfred Johnson
Ed Raftis
West Union Cemetery
George W. Fay
Frank
Adeline Rhuel
Elkader
Beulah Askey
Gordon
Herbert
Waterlooo
John
Fayette
William Corkery
Howard Crandall
Oelwein
LaVern
Littleton
Waterloo
Fay
Jim Thomas
Boise
Idaho
Five Day Increase in Pheasant Season
A 15 per cent boost in pheasant population allows a five day extension of the pheasant hunting season in 60 Iowa counties from November 11 to December 5, with an added period November 11 to 17 in 10 counties previously closed. Daily bag remains two cock birds and possession four. Several counties stay closed to hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Harrison Pottawattamie
Mills
Fremont
Page
Montgomery
Adair
Polk
Warren
Wayne
Lucas
Marion
Monroe
Appanoose
Davis
Wapello
Jefferson
van Buren
Lee
Henry
Des Moines
Record Registrations Hit Historic Iowa Vehicle Totals
Four months remain in the year as Iowa reports record motor vehicle registrations. The Department of Public Safety notes continued growth and cites the unprecedented totals already reached statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Department of Public Safety
District Press Meeting Friday at Manchester
The Northeast Iowa district of the Iowa Press Association will hold a meeting at Manchester on Friday afternoon this week. District meetings are held each fall in about six sections of the state. R. P. Strauch, a member of the state board, will preside.
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Iowa
Iowa Press Association
Manchester
R. P. Strauch
Estey Lawyer Dies Suddenly at 42 in Iowa
Atty. Robt. F. Estey died last Thursday after a brief illness at age 42. Admitted to the bar in 1981, he formed a firm with his father E. H. Estey, later joined by brother E. S. Estey. A former city attorney of West Union, he chaired the Republican Central Committee and led the local Legion post. He served in the Army and was a Methodist. Survived by widow and daughter, father, and brother. Funeral by Rev. Sterling Baldwin on Saturday.
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Atty. Robt. F. Estey
Iowa
E. H. Estey
E. S. Estey
Estey
West Union
Republican Central Committee
Legion Post
Methodist Church
Sterling Baldwin
Canning Factory Closes After Short Peak Season
The canning factory shut last Friday ending a season that ran about three weeks. Dry hot weather sped corn maturation leaving most fields past canning. Peak packing was excellent with warehouses filled and operations concluding.
Check Your Date Please Subscription List Corrected
The Echo lists were corrected through Saturday Aug 27 with many still not updating their date to 1949 or 1950. Readers should fix their address tag date promptly to avoid missing issues.
Becker youth injured cutting knee with corn knife
Charles Bud Becker aged 17, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Becker, cut his knee on a corn knife while road work on Saturday. He needed eleven stitches and later developed an infection requiring hospitalization at West Union hospital. He had a rough day Tuesday.
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Charles
Bud) Becker
Louis Beckers
West Union Hospital
Banks Close Labor Day Notice
Banks in Clermont Elgin and Wa dena will be closed all day on Labor Day September 5. Customers are advised to plan banking needs accordingly with Elgin State Bank and Farmers Savings Bank among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Elgin Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Wadena
Lions Picnic At Park Draws Near Complete Attendance
The Elgin Lions Club held its annual outdoor family picnic at the park Monday evening with close to full attendance. There was no formal program or business session, and the evening was spent socializing and visiting.
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Elgin Lions Club
Want Ads Regular Use Builds Reputation For Regulars
A concise ad urging readers to use want ads consistently to establish reliability and build a strong reputation. Repeats the value of steady placement and long-term visibility for sellers and job seekers in the local market.
Postville Packing Plant To Start Operations Soon
Arthur J. Palas secretary of Postville Packing Co. said in the Echo office that the local plant would begin meat packing about October 12. It is locally organized with Fred W. Groth as president and will use local labor with some experienced help. The plant follows a trend of profitable centers near supplies and livestock hubs, boosting Postville’s role in meat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Palas
Postville Packing Co
Echo
Fred W. Groth
Postville
Fayette County Fair closes after successful season
The Fayette County Fair Association ended a thriving season with popular running races held over three days and high grade platform acts. Secretary Ed Bauder and staff managed entries and arrangements, while special police handled large crowds without incident. Attendance and receipts will be reported later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Fair Association
Ed Bauder
The
Echo
Thanks From Baptist Church in Elgin Echo
The Elgin Echo thanks Mr. Strauch for space allotted for church notes and any publicity material published over time. The church expresses appreciation for the service and support provided by the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Barbara Crider Ames Enrollee Entering Science Program
Barbara Crider Ames Enrollee, class of 1949, has enrolled in science at Ames and will begin studies about Sept. 14. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Crider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Crider
Ames
R. A . Crider
Swiss Band Plays in Sumner for Exleader Matt Zurbriggen
Elgin's Swiss Band visited Sumner last Tuesday to honor former leader Matt Zurbriggen. They performed before the Rotary club, delivering a courtesy concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
To Sumner
Elgin
Sumner
Matt Zurbriggen
Rotary Club
Lamont Wins Softball Tournament Here Monday
Lamont defeated Monona 6 to 3 to win the softball tournament here Monday evening. Prize money totaled 70 dollars for the winners with 50 dollars for second place. Twelve teams paid 10 dollars entry each, funding the prizes. Elgin club sponsored the event and Harry Frieden managed the details. Gate receipts were about 294 dollars and 50 cents. Spectators enjoyed keen rivalry throughout the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont
Monona
Elgin Club
Harry Frieden
Flower and Vegetable Show Declared a Success
The Flower and Vegetable Show at St Pauls Methodist Church drew a large crowd in the park setting. First prize paid 50 dollars and second 25 cents from exhibitor fees, with no admission charged. Committee led by Mrs Mel Kohler included Mrs H H Wolf Mrs Herbert Dummermuth Mrs Leo Schor and Mrs B H Brackin. Judges were Mrs L B Cooley and Mrs Earl Cooley for flowers and Celia Lehman and Budge Morris for vegetables.
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St Paul's Methodist Church
Mel Kohler
Chm
H. H. Wolf
Herbert Dummermuth
Leo Schor
B. H. Brackin
L. 8. Cooley
Earl Cooley
Celia Lehman
Budge” Morris
Honor California Visitors At Picnic Sunday
A Sunday picnic was held at the Alma Scholen home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. M . Scholen of Los Angeles California. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lantz Carroll Klingman Merle Arthur Lantz and daughters Mrs. Will Lantz Wilmer Mrs. Ray Chapman Yvonne Mr. and Mrs. Ed Butikofer Eugene Marlene Mr. and Mrs. Duane Frieden and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Mason Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hanson Gladys Eddie Hanson Mr. and Mrs. Brn Meyer Clem Martha Chapman Delbert Mrs. Floyd Reavis Eleanor and Frankie and the Alma Scholen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ©. Scholen
Los Angeles
Calif
Alma Scholen
John Lantz
Carroll Klingman
Merle
Arthur Lantz
Will Lantz
Wilmer
Ray
Chapman
Yvonne
Ed Butikofer
Eugene
Marlene
Duane
Mrs Baumgartner Undergoes Major Surgery in Rochester
Mrs Wm E Baumgartner underwent major surgery in Rochester Minnesota on Monday. Initial reports from Mr Baumgartner indicate she is progressing satisfactorily. She is in room 644 at Colonial hospital.
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Wm. E. Baumgartner
Rochester
Minn
Baumgartner
Colonial Hospital
Blockhus and Mueller Families Visit Des Moines State Fair
Mr and Mrs Severin Blockhus and Mr and Mrs Arno Mueller of Postville spent Saturday and Sunday in Des Moines for the state fair. Their children Ronnie and Sandra Blockhus stayed with the Walter Mitts family while the parents were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severin Blockhus
Arno Mueller
Postville
Des Moines
Ronnie
Sandra Blockhus
Walter Mitts
Local Girls 4 H Clubs Shine At Fair
Local 4 H clubs excel at the county fair with top results. Harry L Johnson plans to take ownership of Lehman Hardware around mid September with invoicing and setup moves to follow and announcements to come in these columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Johnson
Lehman Hardware
Pheasant Squirrel and Rabbit Seasons Set for 1949
The State Conservation Commission set pheasant squirrel and rabbit seasons for 1949 and aligned with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service on the migratory waterfowl season. Quail season to be announced after censuses in September. Pheasant season begins November 11 at 12:00 noon for 25 days in 68 counties long season zone and 7 days in 11 counties short season zone with daily bag two cock birds and possession four. Rabbit season runs September 15 to January 21 with 6 am to 6 pm shooting hours and bag six, possession twelve. Squirrel season runs September 15 to November 15 with bag six and possession twelve.
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State Conservation Commission
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Echo Begins its 59th Year with Notable Lifespans
The Echo marks volume 59 number 1, entering its 59th year of publication. R. P. Strauch has owned the paper for 26 of those years, and Chas. Gruver has served the Echo for thirty years, reflecting long-standing staff continuity.
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The
Echo
Nwspaper
R. P. Strauch
Chas. Gruver
Sam Lehman Doing Nicely At Charles City Hospital
Mrs. Sam Lehman reported Tuesday morning that Mr. Lehman was getting along fine at Charles City Hospital. Doctors were surprised by his recovery. he remains strong but has not yet had solid food after a major operation two weeks ago. Medical staff praise him as an excellent patient.
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Sam Lehman
Mr. Lehman
Charles City
Wedding Announcement for Janice Gehring and Wm Pape Jr
Mr and Mrs Charles Gehring announce the marriage of their daughter Janice to Wm Pape Jr son of Mr and Mrs Wm Pape. The double ring ceremony was at the German Lutheran Church West Union on Tuesday evening Aug 30 in front of immediate family. The couple were attended by Jack Gehring and Marian Pape. They left for a wedding trip in Wisconsin and will be at home on a farm east of West Union after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gehring
Janice
Wm. Pape
West Union
German Lutheran Church
Jack Gehring
Marian Pape
School Registration Figures For Primary and High School
C. J. Robinson announced registrations for the new term. Twelve new pupils enrolled in the primary department, total enrollment 128 in the first eight grades. In high school 108 enrolled, slightly below last year, with 26 students in the freshman class.
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C. J. Robinson
Fayette County 4-H Girls Fair Ratings
Seventeen 4-H girls clubs showcased 394 exhibits across cakes muffins cookies canned goods and other foods with all booths earning very good quality and no white ribbons. Blue ribbon booths included Clermont Harlan Alyria Smithfield Bethel Windsor Eden Westfield and Scott. Red ribbon winners were Wadena Putnam Alpha Pleasant Valley Fairfield Center Jefferson Fremont and Dover. Bethel Windsor and Putnam clubs led state fair demonstrations and Dairy Cattle Congress teams respectively. Junior blue ribbon demonstrations from 4-County Fair at Postville featured Janice Shaffer Dalene Shaffer and Dorothy Fish Maureen Schmidt. Red ribbon teams included Edna Blue Marjorie Hackett Joan Hamlett Margaret Paschal Darlene Menucy Joyce Weidemann Joyce Erickson and Katherine Winter.
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Clermont
Harlan
Alyria
Smithfield
Bethel
Windsor
Eden
Westfield
Scott
Wadena
Putnam
Alpha
Pleasant Valley
Fairfield
Center
Jefferson
Fremont
Dover
Bethel-Windsor
Putnam Club
Dairy Cattle Congress
Dorothy Boeckenheuer
Doris Ungerer
Janice Marquardt
Marilyn Dewitte
Postville
Janice Shaffer
Dalene Shaffer
Dorothy Fish
Maureen Schmidt
Edna Blue
Mar
Jorie Hackett
Joan Hamlett
Margaret Paschal
Darlene Menucy
Joyce Weidemann
Joyce Erickson
Katherine Winter
Champion Fayette Co. Beef Sells for $41.50
The junior champion beef at the Fayette County show was bought by the First National Bank of West Union for 41.50 per 100, a Short horn calf shown by Bark Strong of Elgin weighing 1020 lbs. The reserve Angus FFA calf shown by Buz Cannon of West Union sold to Francis Loftus for 31.50 per 100. Average 4-H calf price 27.90 per 100. Eighty four junior show market pigs sold and 49 FFA hogs averaged 21.10 per 100 at 141 lbs. 35 hogs averaged 21.95 per 100 at 189 lbs. Orvin Thompson and Diz Dean, West Union, were auctioneers who donated their services.
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Fayette County
First National Bank of West Union
Bark Strong
Elgin
Buz Cannon
West Union
Francis Loftus
Orvin Thompson
Elgin, and &. L
Diz) Dean
West Union, Auctioneers
Falk heads for Calcutta mission in girls school
Georgana Falk departed from Prairie du Chien with her family and Leland Capher to Chicago where her father joined them. She took a plane to New York and planned to sail for Calcutta on September 1 to serve as a missionary in a girls’ school.
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Georgana Falk
Calcutta
India
Geo
Big Four Fair Opens in Postville This Weekend
Postville’s Big Four Fair runs Friday through Monday September 2 to 5. Echo ad touts attractions including hot baseball games and nightly dancing except Sunday. Farm exhibits appear twice daily with entertainment for all ages and families are invited.
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Postville
Echo
Plate Farm
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Wadena News
Wm. Adams
Backy
Probert
Will Frey
John Frey
Donna Yeste
Springfield
Sioux Falls
Frank Everett
Ray Herwig, Jr
Bill Hinton
Don Leonhart
Sterling, Colo
J Oey
Brannan
Charles Brannan
New Hampton
Tguaga
Congress
Corn Belt
Gabrielsen
Guy Gabrielson
Sioux City
GOP
Clifford
Hope
Kansas
Gabrielson
Sioux Rapids
State Tax Commission
Towa
Senate
House
Tax Commission
Postville Packing Plant
Baptist Church
Barbara Crider Ames
California
Charles City Hospital
Champion Fayette Co
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