Wadena Community Notes Highlight Meetings and Appointments
The Wadena area reports on the Iowa WMA convent on September 12 and 13 at Wadere UB Church with choir and orchestra, a temperance address by Mrs. Lydiz B. Johnzen, and a stereoptical China lecture. Rev. Russell Nelson takes over local and Volga City Presbyterian pastorates. numerous social visits, school openings, teachers assignments, and club activities are noted across Wadena and surrounding towns.
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W. M.A. Iowa
Wadere UB
Lydiz B. Johnzen
South Dak
aWc
T. Niter
Ttna
China
H. Kiel
Marie Ellen
Katherine
Phyllis
Davenport
Labor Day
Richard Corkery
Russell Nelson
Buffalo, Minn
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of
Volga City
Ed Gehring
Lester
Marie
Rey Heyer
Hawkeye
Pleasant Ridge
Raymond Jellings
Het
Joan Oldfather
Duane Jellings
Ed Raftis
Sid Corbin
M. A. Klingman
Robert Klingman
Cedar Rapids
Lew Walters
Lila Walters
Robert Walters
Peoria
Amelia Faye Moore
Irene Fels
Vida Henrich
Lucille Welsh
Evelyn Thompson
Ellen Flanagan
Edna Corkery
J.C. Kennedy
Floyd Duffy
Sumner
Barry Corkery
Fay- Hite
Howard Mason
West Union
W. E. Otley
Birmingham
Ala
Otley
Fayette
Ray Learn
Ralph Holtzman
Gloria
Janet
Oran Holtsman
Robert Whittenbaugh
Stella
Waterloo
Ray Herwig
Harley Seedorff
Artington
Evelyn Neiman
Trene Kennedy
Clarence Coventry
Chicago
Wadena
Jett
Why Men Honor Courtesy On Foot And Wheel
The piece probes the double standard in civility, noting men offer deference in halls and doors yet dominate driving by insisting on the right of way. It argues courtesy should govern both social behavior and car use, urging consistent respect for women behind the wheel as well.
Local Marriage Licenses Issued To Residents
The Echo reports couples awarded licenses in the past two weeks. Joseph F Becker of Elgin wed Velva M Stitt of Jawa City, Leo Meyer of West Union with Wanda M Lang of West Union, Floyd J Frieden of Elgin with Corane Rothlisberger of Elgin, Mervin Hunsberger of Elgin with Hulda Berg of Elgin.
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Joseph F. Becker
Elgin
Velva M. Stitt
Jawa City
Leo Meyer
West Union
Wanda M. Lang
Floyd J. Frieden
Corane Rothlisberger
Mervin Hunsberger
Hulda Berg
Wanted A Worker for Local Feed Company
An honest industrious man is sought by a nationally known protein and mineral feed company for work in localities where this newspaper circulates. Duties include calling on farmers and rendering livestock service. No high pressure salesmanship required. No special experience needed. Car necessary. Send name and address to Box care of this paper. Name Address c/o 8 Hh
Oak Grove Social Roundup From Gilson to Reusser Visit
Oak Grove residents hosted and visited relatives over Friday to Sunday with extensive family gatherings. Multiple households including Gilsons, Kipls, Wirhns, Thomans, and Reussers welcomed kin from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Tucson Arizona, sharing meals, outings, and weekend get togethers.
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Karl Kiple
Theo. Reusser
Tuscon
Ariz
Earl Eaton
Cedar Rapids
Rose Reusser
Des Moines
McGregor Sundey
Reuben Reusser
Clarence Winkler
B. H. Brackin
Gus Brause
Addie Graham
Arpin
Salome Human
Forl Kiple
Harry Gilson
Clifton Powell
Howard Medberry
Bert Allen
Walter Pritchard
Waukon
Wm. Pritchard
John Howard
Alden Kimpson
Loretta Gilson
Hans Winkler
Earl Kipie
Howard Shaffer
J. I. Shaffer
Harry Sabo
Mansfield
Ohio
Aeschliman
Sam Garber
Blusscon
Ind
Marie Schmid
Dan Butikofer
Salome Thoman
Salome Thorman
Son
Silas Wilson
Arthur Chapman and
Douglas
Cresco
Herman Boyer
Beatrice
Leoni
Decorah
Edwin Bauman
Jim Yearous
Russell Jones
Howard
Forest Shaffer
J. M. Shaffer
Theo, Reusser
Jana
Tuscon, Ariz
Earl Kiple
H. W. Helms
Clive Helms
Dixie Lee
H. B. Gilson
Forest Shaffer Jana
C. P. Craft
Fern
Marshfield
Wis
Lawrence Cannon
Gona
C. M. Klingman
Hattie Torkelson
Elkader
Buick previews new 1940 models during Flint conference
Walter C. Falb of John Falb & Sons reports from Flint where Buick Motor Division of General Motors outlined plans for 1940. He notes two new Buick lines, advance orders totaling 15 million dollars, and a projected 240000 cars output next year. Falb cites commitments of 40 million for early production and expectations of strong demand, with Elgin deliveries to follow.
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Walter C. Falb
John Falb & Sons
Il- bin
Buick Motor
General Motors
Buick
Flint
Falk
John Falb, Jr
Postville
Falb
Harlow H. Curtice
Elgin
Britain and France declare war on Germany Sept. 3 1939
The article notes Poland France and Britain with colonies at war with Germany and East Prussia. War declares Sunday Sept. 3. Italy may ally with Germany while remaining neutral. Russia says neutrality but will supply both sides. US to stay strictly neutral per Roosevelt.
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Poland
France
Britain
Germany
East Prussia
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
U. S
Roosevelt
Harbor 14 Miles From Sea Near New York
A harbor lies 14 miles from the sea near New York, noting the inner harbor’s distance from the open water. The measurement positions the harbor well within mainland proximity and suggests navigational implications for ships entering from offshore routes.
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New York
Council Proceedings Elgin Iowa 1939 Sept 4
Regular council session at town hall with Mayor Weibel and four aldermen present. Claims audited and allowed include labor to Luchsinger Barker Schrampfer Sutter and others, marshal salaries, supplies, and power company charges. beer and cigarette permits for C O Christ and Artie Christ granted. meeting adjourned.
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Elgin
Iowa
Weibel
Yenney
Muehlethsler
Torkelson
Kuster
Falk
John Luchsinger
Kenneth Barker
G. W. Schrampfer
Jim Christ
Louis Sutter
John Falk & Sons
Chandler Co
States Power & Light Corp
Central States Power & Light Camp
Ligehts Hall
Central Staws Power & Light
G. Zurbriggen
Schori & Kuster
Max Bunsberger
Frank Greeniey
Frank Pinney
C. O. Christ
Artie Christ
C. O
Arlie Christ
Co. J. Harrington
Clerix
Earth's Rotation Governs Large Scale Storms Only
The text notes that smoke spirals and small vortices rotate opposite in the two hemispheres, but the Earth's rotation affects motion direction only in very large scale movements like widespread storms. It emphasizes limited Coriolis effects on small scales.
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Earth
35 Percent Fall In Driver Tests In England
In one week 11,482 applicants for automobile driving licenses were tested in England and 35 percent failed. Women failed at 38 percent and men at 29 percent.
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England
Peacock Feather Trade Up
The use of white peacock feathers for decoration in revues films and cabarets has boosted a budding European industry.
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Europe
France mobilizes vast army as Poland attacked
Radiophoto shows French reservists at Fontenoy Barracks being assigned to war stations as Paris gears its fighting machine. France, boasting 6,000,000 men under arms, aims to match its claim of having the world's finest trained army amid the Poland crisis.
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Paris
France
Hitler
Poland
Fontenoy
Evacuation of Children From London Amid Poland Attack
A cablephoto shows British mothers and children boarding trains as England begins evacuating millions after news of Hitler’s Poland attack. The mood is calm and the children sing the Lambeth Walk as they depart. Echo Exclusive Photo Service.
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London
England
Cabiepnoio
Hitler
Poland
Echo
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