Births of Kathleen Ann Pulfer and Layne Dean Frieden
A daughter named Kathleen Ann was born Aug 31 at a Peking Illinois hospital to Mr and Mrs Leslia Pulfer weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. A son named Layne Dean was born Aug 31 at Pelmer Memorial hospital West Union to Mr and Mrs Duane Frieden weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslia Pulfer
Peking
Ill
Kathleen Ann
Duane Frieden
Layne Dean
Pelmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Pleasant Valley 4-H Wins Big At Fayette County Fair
The Pleasant Valley Idlenot Club earned a blue ribbon for its How to make a Lapback Pillow Cover booth at the Fayette county fair. Demonstration Pillow Covers on Parade by Carol Swenson and Gerene Larson earned a red ribbon. Exbibits in classes included Copper Craft blue chair pad red Curtains red Pillow Covers blue etc. Several entries were not judged due to missing stories. Janet Gehring, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Idlenot Club
Fayette County
Postville
Carol Swenson
Gerene Larson
Gerene
Carolyn Polett
Carolyn
Clarissa Miller
Kay Miller
Harbara Krueger
Janet Gehring
Janice Kamp
Gerene ‘Larson
Linda Wander
Rose Larzon
Linda Krueger
Barbara Krueger
Karen Arson
Linda Hackmann
Carolyn Follett
Marion Mission Society Meeting Highlights
The Marion Mission Society met on Thursday August 9 with hostesses Mrs E K Mark and Mrs Francis Meisner. Devotions led by Mrs F K Peterson and Bible study assisted by Mrs T L Loftegard. Readings by Mrs Ole Loftsgard and Mrs Lloyd Reierson. Duet by the Ferguson girls. Remarks by the Rev Boyce. Birthday song for four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Mission Society
E. K. Mark
Francis Meisner
F. K. Peterson
Harvey Anderson
T. L.loftegard
Ole Loftsgard
Lloyd Reierson
Ferguson
Boyce
Elgin Study Club Hosts Meeting On The Americas
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ed Medberry.s home. The year’s topic is The Americas with a roll call on American Art. Mrs. Allen Habeger demonstrated making aluminum trays. On September 17 the group with Progress Club and Tertia Club will entertain the county chairman, teachers and teachers spouses at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Ed Medberry
Americas
Allen Habeger
Progress Club
Tertia Club
Methodist Church
Elgin Canning Co Stores Corn in Falb's Garage
The Elgin Canning Co used all warehouse space Monday and began storing canned corn in the north room of Falb's garage. If the run lasts four days or more, that room will be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Canning Co
Falb
National Guardsmen Pressured for Donations
National Guardsmen returning from encampment in Wisconsin allege pressure was used to gather donations for a National Guard Association building fund planned in Washington next year. Guardsmen deny the claims, noting donations continued while some were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
National
Wisconsin
National Guard Association
Washington, D. C
Elgin Canning Co Field Pickers Set New Record
Report notes growing output from Elgin Canning Co pickers with multiple growers breaking daily and single day tonnage records. Reuben Butikofer reportedly gathered 8% tons last Friday from McDonald farm as three tractors hauled eight miles to the factory. field average 5.82 tons per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Co. Hkye
Paul Larson
Lyle Krueger
Glen Little
Reuben Butikofer
Earl Little
McDonald
Herb Ash
Shower for TM Montana Relatives Honors Ole and Helen Johnson
A Sunday shower at Elgin Lutheran Church honored Mr. and Mrs. Ole Johnson of Butte Montana. About eighty five friends and relatives from Elgin Clermont Postville and nearby towns attended to renew ties and meet the couple with acts of ceremony and a program led by Oscar Johnson as master of ceremonies. The couple, married January 8 in Butte Montana, are now making their home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Church
Ole Johnson
Butte
Montana
Ole
Helen
Elgin
Clermont
Postville
Clarence Randall
LeRoy
van Buren
Ind
Oscar Johnson
Omaha
Neb
James Rennell
Kimball
Donald Butts
Dianne and
Dennis
Nora Springs
Vergal Linders
Wendell
Dwight Scheel
Cedar Falls
Harold
Kenneth Johnson
Monroe
N. C
Hiner Barness
Janice
Joann
Lorraine and
David
Decorah
Roscoe
Johnson
Butte, Mont
Funeral Services For Herman Bayer
Funeral services were held at the Brainard church for Herman Boyer who died at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union Monday Sept 3 after a week with a heart attack His son Pvt Stanley Boyer of Tokyo Japan flew home arriving Saturday Also arriving were Mr and Mrs Edward Bettencourt of Pittsburg Calif Stanley has a 30 day leave Another daughter Mrs Dick Henry of Waterloo was with her father last week A life sketch will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard Church
Herman Boyer
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Pvt
Stanley Boyer
Tokyo
Japan
Edward Bettencourt
Pittsburg
Calif
Stanley
Dick Henry
Waterloo
Boyer
Organ Concert At First Baptist Church
A sacred organ music concert will be given Thursday evening September 6 at the First Baptist Church by Wendell Baechler of Clermont. Baechler, a Baylor University student in Waco Texas, invites the public to attend. Ragweed control can be obtained with 2 440.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Wendell Baechler
Clermont
Baechler
Baylor University of
Northeast Iowa buttermakers sweep state butter contest
N E Iowa buttermakers swept the state fair butter contest with top honors awarded to Christ Fischer of Garnaville first, Louis Lehman of Elgin Clermont second, and Les Jacobson of Waterville third. The region has a history of consistent wins at the state fair and Dairy Cattle Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast
Towa
Christ Fischer
Garnaville
Louis Lehman
Elgin-Clermont
Les Jacobson
Waterville
Dairy Cattle Congress
Winners in Pig Division at County Fair
Douglas Anderson of Clermont won 3 white ribbons on his Murocs. Richard Orth of Elgin received 4 reds and 1 blue on Hampshires. Roger Gust of Arlington earned 2 blues and a red on Hybrids. Tony Habeger of Elgin had 3 blues and 2 reds on Yorkshires and the reserve champion market litter. Allen Krueger received 4 reds and a white on Wampshires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Anderson
Clermont
Richard Orth
Elgin
Hampshires
Roger Gust
Arlington
Tony Habeger
Billy Mattocks
Wadena
Yorkshires
Habeger
Allen Krueger
Wampshires
Vacation trip for Hermen family departs from Marion
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hermen and the James Hermen family left Marion Saturday night for Sterling Colorado to spend a week with the Harold Hermen family This is Jim s first vacation since he joined the Echo about ten years ago Wm Klingbeil former owner of the Postville Herald is helping out in his place this
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hermen
James Hermen
Marion
Sterling
Colo
Harold Hermen
Jim
The
Echo
Wm. Klingbeil
Postville Herald
O. E. S. Meeting Set for September 12
All members of the O. E. S. are urged to attend the regular meeting on Wednesday September 12 at 8 00 p m Special ceremonies will drape the altar and honor present and past chaplains Past chaplains are asked to wear white if possible Hostesses are Mr and Mrs Ben Schori Mrs Karl Meinhard and Mrs Arthur Herrling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schori
Karl Meinhard
Arthur Herrling
Frieden family ribbons misreported at county fair
Names omitted in coverage of last week's fair ribbon winners. David Frieden and Diane Frieden each earned one red ribbon, while James Frieden won two red ribbons for Here fords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Frieden
Diane Frieden
James Frieden
Supper Guests Sunday At Mr and Mrs Wenger Home
Mr and Mrs Hussell Wenger entertained supper guests Sunday including Mr and Mrs Harry L Cline and their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hussell Wenger Wert
Harry L. Cline
Social Security Information In Waterloo West Union Event
Representatives from the Waterloo Social Security office visit West Union at the Court House on September 11 from 10 00 to 12 00 noon to assist ill or disabled individuals in filing claims and advise others to visit the Waterloo office at 702 Black Hawk Bldg W 4th and Commercial Sts or call Adsms 2 0048 for information information access and addresses provided for the Waterloo district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Engagement announced for LaVonda Olson and Richard Kohnen
Mr and Mrs Ira Olson of St Olaf announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter LaVonda of 11 Milwaukee St Dubuque to Richard Kohnen son of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Kohnen Dubuque The wedding is set for 10 am October 6 at St Raphael s Cathedral Dubuque
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Olson
St Olaf
LaVonda
Milwaukee St
Dubuque
Richard Kohnen
West Sth
Henry Kohnen
St. Raphael's Cathedral
Community Calendar Dates for September Meetings
Community Calendar lists events from Thursday September 8 General WSCS to Thursday September 13 Legion Auxiliary meeting with entries for Community Club at Auxiliary hall Masons meeting C E S meeting and other group gatherings in the week. The item notes dates and organizing bodies to guide readers to attend these local meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Wscs
Community Club
Auxiliary Hall
Masons
Legion Auxiliary
Elgin Youth's Calf Wins at Postville Fair
Bob Kerr Jr of Elgin showed the grand champion baby beef a Shorthorn at the Big 4 Fair in Postville. Kenneth Kiesau of Waukon won the reserve championship with his Hereford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Kerr, Jr
Elgin
Postville
Kenneth Kiesau
Waukon
Labor Day Closures Hit Local Businesses
Elgin businessmen mainly closed Monday for the holiday, with only a few open until noon. The creamery, canning factory, and the Echo stayed on duty full time, delaying the Echo schedule for regular mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Creamery
Echo
Martin Wenger Helps At State Liquor Store In Guttenberg
Martin Wenger assists at the state liquor store in Guttenberg for a three week period providing clerical and stocking support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wenger
Guttenberg
Don Fauser’s Service Station Nears Mid-Fall Move-In
Workmen progress on Don Fauser's new service station with concrete block walls finished last week and carpenters beginning the roof this Monday. If no delays occur, Fauser expects to move in by mid-fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Fauser
Fauser
Largest and Best Pack for Years Elgin Canning notes rush
At Elgin Canning Co a nonstop pace marked the season as farmers delivered corn after a hot growing period. A Monday check showed 1,468 loads weighed in with Saturday night totals exceeding 3,000 tons, about 700 tons above 1955. Four days of work were expected that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Co
Breeders' Co op Tour Planned For Sept 12
Fayette county dairymen invited to annual Breeders Co op tour to the Eastern Iowa breeders bull stud north of Hirwatha Cedar Rapids Wednesday Sept 10 at 10 00 a m parade of bulls then speakers on artificial breeding with a full program of experts scheduled for the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa
Hirwatha
Cedar Rapids
Funeral Directors To Meet Sept 25 In McGregor
Funeral directors of Northeast Iowa will meet at the Scenic Hotel in McGregor on Tuesday evening September 25. Bill Seddon a SUI mortician will be the guest speaker. Lawrence Gleim of Arlington is secretary treasurer of the association which numbers close to eighty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Scenic Hotel
McGregor
Bill Seddon
SUI Mortician
Lawrence Gleim
Arlington
August Rainfall Totals in Local Community
The heaviest August rainfall was on the 30th with .93 inches. Total for August reached 2.93 inches, with nine showers that month. In July the area recorded 5.88 inches. Nearby sections experienced a single day with as much rain as the entire month locally.
United Hagie Dealer Appoints Gerrard Cook in Elgin
Gerrard Cook of Elgin is named United Hagie hybrid seed corn dealer and representative for Elgin and surrounding farm area. He will offer the complete United Hagie seed corn line to local friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrard Cook
Elgin
United-Hagie
Cook
Wedding Postponed for Norma Pulfer and William Butikofer
The couple's wedding planned for Sunday September 9 has been postponed due to the groom’s illness. William L. Butikofer was admitted to Town City Veterans Hospital Tuesday morning for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma L. Pulfer
William L. Butikofer
Mr. Butikofer
Veterans’ Hospital
Town City
Lightning Sparks Damage Across Area
Several showers last week were followed by sharp lightning. Earl Seitz east of Elgin reported a Holstein heifer killed Tuesday night and Tofield Heck land Marshall Helms both sustained damage to T- sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Seitz
Elgin
Tofield Heckland Marshall Helms
Shower for Miss Thoman at Schmid home
A miscellaneous shower was held for Florence Thoman on Wednesday August 29 at the home of Marie Schmid. Hostesses were Marie Schmid Ruth Schupbach Mrs Bert Butikofer and Mrs Werner Moore organized the event. About thirty five ladies attended with contests providing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Thoman
Marie Schmid
Ruth Schupbach
Bert Butikofer
Werner Moore
Vegell and Haas Visit Halversons Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Albert Vegell of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Herbert Haas were visitors of Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Vegell
Chicago
Herbert Haas
Albert Halverson
Family Reunion Hosts Many relatives at Ossian home
Mr. and Mrs. Einer Barness entertained the Johnson family for a reunion on Monday September 3 at their Ossian home. Eleven of Mrs. Ludwig Anderson’s twelve Elgin children attended with numerous spouses and relatives from Iowa Nebraska North Carolina Montana and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einer Barness
Johnson
Ossian
Ludwig Anderson
Elgin
Clarence Randall
LeRoy
van Buren
Ind
Mra
Harry Johnson
Shelly Lynn
Scottsbluff, Neb
Roscoe Pritchard
Helen
Raymond
Erma
Oscar Johnson
Omaha
Neb
Vergal Luders
Wendell
Dwight
Cedar Falls
Mia
Don Butts
Dianne
Dennis
Nora Springs
James Fennell
Kimball
Ned
Harold
Kenneth Johnson
Monroe
N. C
Ole Johnson
Butte
Mont
Einer ‘Barness
Janice
Loraine
Joanne
David
Plowing Contest Set for Sept 26 at Melleray Farm
The 1956 contour plowing contest and field day will be held Wednesday September 26 at the Melleray Monastery Farm located southeast of Centeralia and southwest of Dubuque. Two contestants from each of five soil conservation districts Fayette Clayton Allamakee Winneshiek and Dubuque are expected. First prize is 20 with prizes for all entrants. A 4 H cantour layout contest will accompany the event with cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘Melleray
Centeralia
Dubuque
Fayette
Clayton
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Fayette County Fair Baby Beef Sale Sets Records
The grand champion baby beef exhibited by Michael Baldwin of Wadena sold for 51.00 per hundred and brought 522.75 total. Elgin buyers purchased many animals shown by local youths David Friden, Richard Friden, Diane Friden, Mike Wilson, Paul Hanson, Ronald Nelson, Dennis Meyer and Randy Miles. Local buyers included John Falk & Sons, Falb's Meat Market, Elgin State Bank, Schori & Kuster Lbr Co, Elgin Co-operative Co, and F D Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Fair
Michael Baldwin
Wadena
Elgin
David
Richard
Diane Frieden
Mike Wilson
Paul Hanson
Ronald Nelson
Dennis Meyer
Randy Miles
John Falk & Sons
Falb's Meat Market
Elgin State Bank
Schori & Kuster Lbr, Co
Elgin Co-operative Co
F. D. Welch
Kill 17 Rattlers North of Wadena by Grading Crew
A grading crew working on the new north of Wadena project killed 17 rattlesnakes of various sizes while tearing down an old house north of the Chas. Winter residence. They have continued cautious activity in that area. Nearby visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hatcher and family of Cedar Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller and June of Auburn, who visited Leo Boleyn on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Chas
Vern Hatcher
Cedar Falls
Harry Miller
June
Auburn
Leo Boleyn
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Aerie
P. V
H News
Mrs
Falb’s
National Guardsmen
Washington Building
Iowa Press Association
Soil ‘Bank
Soil Bank
Ike
C. B. Akers
Little Hoover
National Resources Council
Soil Conservation Committee
Clinton Moyer
Hoegh
Moyer
Herman Bayer
N. E. Iowa Buttermakers
O. E.S
Breeders’ Co-op
United Hagie
Miss Thoman
Baby Beef Sale
Rattlers
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