Iowa annual conference honors in Wadena church
The Wadena United Brethren church hosted the Iowa annual conference with Bishop Lloyd Eby presiding. Guest speakers included Rev. Claire Peters and Dr. Gimer Becker, with Rev. Darrald Copperwall returning as pastor. Officers for the coming year were named including Mrs. Nona Copperwall as president and Mrs. Glen Davis as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Jeane Jellings
Volga
Ard
Helen Westbrook
West
Union
Marx
Alice
Weat
Nies
CIA
Janes Es
Thad Walters
Wadena U. B
Iowa
Lloyd
Eby
D.D
Huntington
Ind
Claire Peters
Gimer Becker
Huntington College
B. Rash
Christian Education
Darrald Copperwall
Wadena
Ivan Moore
Albuquerque
N. M
W. F. Moore
J. Hi
Herwig
Fayette
Richard Egan
Frankie
Fairbank
John Flanagan
Platteville
Wis
Evan Fuller
Chicago
Fuller
Mike Tynan
Omaha
Nebr
Otto Herrling
Arthur Herrling
Schori
Fremont Clark
Cedar Rapids
Ole Johnson
500 Club
Johnnie Erickson
Darry Johnson
Wilder Mattocks
Clyde Bond
Charles Gehring
Verda Bond
Georgia Leonhart
Etta Everetts
Bellmont
Oelwein
Garry Fennell
Kingman Gas Station
Walter Nash
Lake Wilson
Minn
Alfred Nordhus
West Union
Marshall Henrich
Luther Crandall
Edward Gage
Minneapolis
Dawson Clark
Wlossie Voshell
Iowa Studies and Proposes Reforms in Public Instruction
A private consultant report for the legislative budget committee critiques and praises the Iowa Department of Public Instruction. The Iowa State Education Association backs reorganizing the department, creating a state board, and hiring a superintendent. The Griffenhagen firm urges leadership at the top and new assistant superintendent posts. Northwestern Bell favors regulation via a state public utilities commission, which would oversee all utilities in a unified framework, with recommendations to the 1953 legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
Legislative Budget Committee
Iowa State ‘Education Association
Public Instruction Department
ISEA
Department of Public Instruction
State Board of Public Instruction
Griffenhagen
State Budget Committee
Eleuation
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Public Utilities Commission
Iowa House and Senate
Fair Job Herschel Loveless Campaigning at County Fairs
Ottumwa mayor Herschel Loveless the Democratic gubernatorial candidate broadens a first state run by appearing at county and district fairs in Iowa. He often speaks or delivers non partisan talks urging turnout, while Beardsley hints at a future reelection push after Labor Day and notes that governors typically remain campaigning.
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Herschel Loveless
Ottumwa
Loveless
Towa
S Beardsley
Beardsley
Echo enters 62nd year under Strauch leadership
The Echo begins its 62nd year with senior partner R. P. Strauch starting his 20th year. Founded September 1, 1891, the paper has long been under family ownership with My and Mrs F W Hughes owning it from 1902 to 1923.
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The
Echo
R. P. Strauch
Ag My
F.W. Hughes
Announce Marriage of Two Daughters in Two Days
Mr and Mrs John Grimm of Elgin announce the marriage of two daughters in a two day span The first wedding August 16 at Lake View Mission Covenant Church Chicago united Misa Dorothy and Harry Anderson Both from Chicago They honeymooned in the Ozarks and reside in Chicago The second wedding August 17 at Mrs Jemi Gellerstedts home in Moline joined Miss Alice Wanda and Russell P Dhamers The couple both graduated Elgin High School and work for Northwestern Bell in Davenport and a barber named Mineral High School graduate also joined in the celebration They honeymooned in Kentucky and now reside in Moline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grimm
Elgin
Lake View Mission Covenant Church
Chicago
Misa Dorothy
Harry Anderson
Ozarks
Anderson
Elgin High School
Goodeman’ Company
Alice Wanda
Russell P. Dhamers
Moline
Jémi Gellerstedt
Dhamers
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Davenport
Ancts
Mobt
Mineral High School
Mineral
Kentucky
Elgin Legion Auxiliary Sets August Meeting Details
The Elgin Legion Auxiliary reported its August attendance and named the membership committee: Ida Frie dden Mdma R A Crider Ed Bol ey n Woodrow Reed Orvin Thompson George Boyle C J Mulford Bert Thoman Orrin Mason Wm Baumgarter M J s Blockhus and Orlando Loftsgard. Mr and Mrs Ed Wenger and Wood row Reed Jacob Schneider and James Muncie families attended the county Legion Auxiliary meeting at Waucoma. September hostesses are Mame Ed Boleyn Gyle Light Minnie Daniels Mollie Schneider and Ruth Loftsgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion Auxiliary
Ida Friedden
Mdma
R. A. Crider
Ed Boleyn
Woodrow Reed
Orvin Thompson
George Boyle
C. J. Mulford
County “Legion-Auxiliary
Waucoma
Mame Ed Boleyn
Gyle Light
Minnie Daniels
Mollie Schneider
Ruth Loftsgard
Study Club to Meet in Elgin With Yearlong Theme
The Elgin Study Club plans a September 9 gathering at Mrs. W. C. Falb’s home to launch the year’s study Take Time. The meeting features talks on Take Time for Club Work and Why I Enjoy Club, with Mrs. Falb and Mrs. Tillotson presenting, plus a reading of the club constitution. Officers for the year include President Mrs. R. L. Grimes, Vice President Mrs. Martin Wenger, Secretary Belva Snyder, and Treasurer Mrs. R. P. Strauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
W. C. Falb
John Tillotson
Belva Snyder
R. L. Grimes
Martin Wenger
R. P. Strauch
Build New Farm Home on Pri mary 56
A new farm home is being built at the Bert Benson farm on Pri mary 56. The old house was torn down prior to the new construction. The place is not tenanted at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Benson
Hanson Visitors Reported From Minneapolis Friday
Bernie Hanson and his son Steven of Minneapolis called on Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Hanson, sharing greetings and updates during a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Hanson
Steven
Minneapolis
Mrs
George Hanson
County Fair Livestock Sale Totals Reported
Buyers included Hormels Raths Wilson McDonald and Olson. grand champion baby beef sold for 41.25 per hundred, 1105 pounds, bringing 455.81. Overall sale valued 84 head at 28031.56 with hogs 5483.25 and lambs 506.10. range across cattle hogs and sheep noted of 17.25 to 41.25 per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hormels, Raths, Wilsdph
Dubuque Packing Company
Elmer Halverson
Earle Wilson
Harry Wenger
First National’Hank
West Union
Oscar Mayer and
Olson
McAlvons Grocery
Sumner
Sumner Gazette
McDonald
Social Hour Club Meets At Mrs. Reuben Howard’s Home
Mrs Reuben Howard hosted the Social Hour Club on Friday August 28 with sixteen members seven children and three guests including Mrs Lena Cooley Shirley and Beverly Howard. After the business meeting humorous readings were given by Mrs Joe Kjosa while Mrs Harry Gilson read an article Lets Forget That Word Security Take away bingo followed by lunch. The group will meet in October at Mrs Archie Howard’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Howard
Lena Cooley
Shirley
Beverly Howard
Joe Kjosa
Harry Gilson
Archie Howard
Doctors and Dentists Called for Physicals in Des Moines
Three doctors and two dentists from Fayette county underwent physical examinations at Des Moines on September 4 for potential armed forces service. Named participants include Dr. Henry H. Wolf of Elgin and Dr. H. H. Bohmann, a West Union dentist, with others from Celine and Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Des Moines
Henry H. Wolf
Elgin
H. H. Bohmann
West Union
Celwein
Strawberry Point
Accident Prevention Saves Many Lives
Since 1919 the safety movement has saved about 500000 lives from accidental deaths. From 1900 to 1913 about 75000 deaths yearly occurred, 85 per 100000. 1914 would have hit 4000 toll, but it fell to 79 and total deaths to 77000. Through earlier and later comparisons, roughly half a million lives were saved by 1951, yet one home in five is touched by a serious accident each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Movement
Kohler Family Holds Reunion
The Kohler family gathered for a reunion at the Keith Kohler home on Sunday with all children and grandchildren present. Attendees included the C. Me. Peterson family, Clifton Kohler of Wilton Junction, Hollis V. Swanson family of Des Moines, Russell Kohler family of Waterloo, plus the Keith and Robert Kohler families and Mrs. Ethel Kohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kohler
Keith Kohler
C.me. Peterson
Clifton Kohler
Wilton Junction
Des Moines
Russell Kohler
Waterloo
Keith
Robert Kohler
Please Let It Ring Please Don’t Hang Up On 3711
The Publishers urge callers to let the phone ring five to eight times before disconnecting. They state they are often about 100 feet from the phone and cannot reach it quickly. They ask for patience and not to hang up during short rings.
Eastern Stars Meet After Two Months Break
Eastern Star members will meet Wednesday evening September 10 after a two month vacation. The Echo advertisers are the merchants who can serve you best.
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Eastern Star
Echo
Large Increase In Grade Enrollment Regular meeting urged
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 518 of A F and A M will resume regular meetings on Tuesday evening September 9 at 8 00. This first session after summer recess may see accumulated business. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
4-H Girls Win Ribbons At State Fair Fayette County
Fayette County 4-H members at the Iowa State Fair won seven blue ribbons four red and one white for entries in the 4-H division. Demonstrations by Jean Brandt and Joann Swenson Clermont, titled Merrily We Roll, were among about 100 county team entries. Club leader Mrs. Kenneth Kerr guided the Fayette County girls as exhibits and placings were announced, including Doris Orth Elgin and Norma Gehring Elgin with blue ribbons for preserves and fruit, Joann Swenson Clermont red ribbon for bread, Beverly Howard Elgin red ribbon for jelly, and Peggy Kerr Postville red ribbon for a table setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Jean Brandt
Joann Swenson
Clermont
Iowa
Kenneth Kerr
Pastville
Doris Orth
Elgin
Norma Gehring
Beverly ‘Howard
Peggy Kerr
Postville
Opland Family Plans Move Back to Montana Farm
Mr and Mrs John Opland and their daughter Esther plan to return to near Kalispell Montana to make their home. They sold their Grand Meadow and Marion townships 187 acre farm to Ray and Mila Jacobia who take possession October 1. The Uplands announce a closing out sale on September 19 and will move after settling their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Opland
Esther
Harold
Kalispell
Montana
Grand Meadow
Marion Townships
Ray
Mila Jacobia
Uplands
Mrs Stratton Elected National Leader at La Marche National
Mrs 8 A Stratton of Huron South Dakota has been elected Le Chapeau National at the La Marche National in New York City on August 23. The event is linked to the Forty and Eight group, and she is believed to be the national president. Stratton is the former Harriet Bakeman and sister of Mrs Ed Bauder of West Union.
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A. Stratton
Huron
Dak
New York City
Thia
Stratton
Harriet Bakeman
Ed Bauder
West Union
Olson and Frieden Couple Return From 3000 Mile Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Frieden returned Saturday from a 3000 mile journey visiting Cleveland Ohio Niagara Falls Toronto Canada and the northern states. They were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hinderman Friday at Fairfax Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Olson
Levi Frieden
Cleveland
Ohio
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
Herman Hinderman
Fairfax, Minn
Auto damaged by horse near Clarion owner Naefke
A new automobile owned by August Naefke near Clarion was damaged last week when a horse bit it. The animal inflicted deep cuts on the rear deck and hood using its teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Naefke
Clarion
Echo Sightings Prompt Vivid Call Across Town
Residents report a loud shout saying Tell 'em you saw in the Echo, sparking a wave of questions. Police said they are reviewing surveillance and await clearer details from witnesses.
Two Rural Schools Send 21 Alone
Supt C J Robinson reports a 30 pupil rise in grade school enrollment from last year. Cook school contributed nine and Cheery Valley twelve. total grades 177 with listed class counts. High school totals 108: 32 freshmen, 29 sophomores, 26 juniors, 21 seniors. Primary grade sits in the Lutheran church chapel east of the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt C. J. Robinson
Cook School
Cheery Valley
Gutheran Church
Elgin Canning Factory Near End Of Peak Season
The Elgin canning factory has been the town’s busiest spot for three and a half weeks with about 980 acres contracted as sweet corn yields exceed expectations. Only one shutdown occurred during homecoming week and the plant plans to operate at least another week to finish late fields as warehouses near capacity. Husk and cob byproducts are being repurposed as feed, aiding farmers during pasture shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Factory
Elgin Canning Co
Rev Steinman Announces Regular Church Services
Blanco Texas August 30 1952 Reverend Steinman informs Mr Strauch of travel plans and says there will be regular church services at the usual times in all three churches on Sunday September 7. He expects to return to Iowa by September 5 and thanks for the publicity given to the church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Strauch
Iowa
Progress Club Meeting Plans and Early List
The Progress Club will meet Monday evening September 8 for a business session led by Gladys Feller. The year’s study topic is Freedom. Officers include Gladys Feller president and Mrs. Arthur Lantz vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Gladys Feller
Arthur Lantz
Robert D. Wilson
Lorence Muehlethaler
Jack Gehsing
Harry Johnson
Ill and Hospitalized Home From Hospital
Mrs Ben Hofer was a medical patient in Postville hospital for a few days last week. Henry Matthys was a medical patient at Postville hospital. Mrs Leo Dennler was a patient at Postville hospital and came home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hofer
Postville Hospital
Henry Matthys
Leo Dennler
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H. B. Gilson
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