Local Notes From Cedar Rapids Area Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Jerry Baldenow are mentioned in a family context with ties to Bernice Walters and former residence here. The Waldenow entry indicates a return connection. Several local families and visitors are noted including Wilder Mattocks and family at the Tom Sherlock home in Oxford and a circus visit in Cedar Rapids. Positive travel and college plans are cited with Paul Crandall returning from Camp Lejeune and enlisting in 1948 with a Korea tour. The Pleasant Ridge Club hosted a weiner roast in Oelwein with thirty three attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry. Baldenow
Baldenow
Bernice Walters
Wilder, Mattocks
Tom Sherlock
Oxford
Cedar. ‘Rapids
Anton
Billy
Dickie
Gertrude Martwig
Strawberry Point
Pleasant Ridge
Birth of John Edward Kiple Jr at Palmer Hospital
Mr and Mrs Mic and Ma Johy Kiple Jr announce the birth of their son, John Edward Kiple Jr, born Friday September 5 at Palmer Hospital in West Union. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hom
Mic
Ma‘Johy. Kiple, Jr
John Edward Kiple, I
Palmer Hospital
West Union
Wm. Weibel Elected Chairman
The Chicago section of the Illuminating Engineering Society announced William A. Weibel of Curtis Lighting, Inc., as chairman. He succeeds R. R. Lusk of Commonwealth Edison Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Illuminating Engineering Society
William A. Weibel
Curtis Lighting, Inc
R. R. Lusk
Commonwealth Edison Company
Chicago Tribune
Ill and Hospitalized Surgery at Rochester
Mrs. Philman Larson is in Rochester Minnesota after major surgery at Colonial hospital. She is in room 414 and reportedly progressing nicely. Mrs. Lydia Hunsberger was taken to Pontville hospital for medical treatment and returned home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Philman Larson
Minn
Colonial Hospital
Lydia Hunsberger
Pontville Hospital
Wolf and Burton Visit Des Moines Before ISC Entry
Dr and Mrs H H Wolf and Burton traveled to Des Moines last Thursday for the army physical. They then went to Ames to arrange rooming accommodations. Burton plans to enter ISC with the fall term on September 18 and will enroll as a junior in the college of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wolf
Burton
Des Moines
Ames
ISC
College of Agriculture
WSCS Meeting Details at Local Methodist Church
The general WSCS met at the Methodist church on Thursday September 4 with Mrs Lula Schmid in charge of worship and Mrs Clara Kuster presenting the program. On September 18 Circle Rachael will gather at the church with hostesses Mrs H H Wolf and Mrs Norris Capper. Circle Esther will meet at Mrs Bess Blake’s Clermont home with Mrs Herbert Dummermuth serving as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Lula Schmid
Clara Kuster
Rachael
H. H. Wolf
Norris Capper
Esther
Bess Blake
Clermont
Herbert Dummermuth
Campaigns Will Be Full Blast in Iowa This Fall
Campaigns will swing into full bloom as Republicans and Democrats wage a hot race. GOP State Chairman James Schramm expects Eisenhower to visit Iowa before Election Day, while Ed Hicklin believes Ike will appear here but not where or when. Democratic Chairman Yake More predicts Stevenson will speak in Iowa, with Truman, Barkley and other top Democrats also touring. Governor Beardaley plans five to six appearances weekly through November 4, and Herschel Loveless keeps a busy schedule with county and party meetings. In health notes, Iowa reports a nurse shortage linked to government hospital salaries, a need for more mental health clinics, and doctors for one per 995 residents. The state again tops a national cancer drive, raising 510,587 in a campaign with 16.3 million nationally. most chapters exceeded quotas. Lt. Gov. Nicholas, after losing the GOP nomination, says he remains a political figure, hinting he’s not done with state politics. Page 8 continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jfowa
James Schramm
Burlington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ed Hicklin
Wapello
Towa
Hawkeye
Yake More
Adlai
Stevenson
Truman
Barkley
William 8. Beardaley
Herschel Loveless
Syiei
Indowa
Veterans Administration
Iowa
R. D. Bernard
Iowa State Medical Society
Iowan
Bernard
Baptist Mission Meeting At Church With Devotions Program
The Baptist Missionary Society met last Thursday at the church. Hostesses were Mrs. Harriet Jordan, Mrs. Alfred Wenger and Mrs. Guy Probert. The program included devotions by Mrs. Ittermann, conference reports by Mrs. Otto Krueger and Mrs. Ittermann, a report on Spanish American work in Colorado by Maati A. D. Schantz presented by Schori, a season of prayer, voluntary readings by Mrs. Louise Miller, Mrs. William Kohls and Mrs. Sally Miller, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Harriet Jordan
Alfred Wenger
Guy Probert
Ittermann
Otto Krueger
San Luis
Colorado
Ma Ati A. D. Schantz
Schori
Schantz
Ethel Rohnison
Louise Miller
William “Kohls
Sally Miller
Postville Adult Evening School sets class size limit
Four of nine courses will cap at 16 students including women’s shop sewing cooking and art. Enrollment blanks in this Elgin Echo edition grant priority to first returnees. First session opens Wednesday September 17 at 7 30 p m with a $4 enrollment fee covering meals and speaker costs. Classes run weekly through November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Adult Evening School
Elgin ‘Echo
Wedne
Geloek
Citizens Council
Community Sale in Elgin Saturday Afternoon
A community sale will be held Saturday afternoon in Elgin on Switch street in front of the B. H. Brackin residence. J. Q. Anderson has offered various items for the sale, with a partial listing in today's Echo. More items may be added, and this is the first in several years with the possibility of future sales if demand continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
J. QO. ‘Anderson
Switch Street
B. H. Brackin
Steinmans Return From Texas Vacation And Trips
Rev and Mrs E G Steinman return from a vacation that included Mrs Steinman visiting her mother in Dumont and trips to Minnesota with her son Louis. Rev Steinman flew on trains and four planes to visit brothers in Fort Worth Blanco and a sister in Magon and a close friend in Houston. They report a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for September 18
The local Legion Auxiliary schedules a Thursday evening gathering on September 18. Members are reminded to come prepared to renew dues as part of the renewal period. A newspaper advertisement remains visible for readers.
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Legion Auxiliary
Lyle Olson Closing Out Sale Scheduled for Sept 22
Lyle Olson of the former Dorf Opperud farm near Gunder will hold a closing out sale Monday September 22. Auctioneers are Thompson and Schatz with Elgin State Bank acting as clerk. Sale includes all farm machinery and household goods. Full list to appear in next week's Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Olson
Dorf Opperud
Gunder
Thompson & Schatz
Elgin State Bank
Echo
Forget-Me-Not Sale Aids Disabled Veterans Saturday
Harriet Juhl reports about 300 Forget-Me-Not items sold Saturday in a Campfire Girls fundraiser for Disabled American Veterans. The sale supported veterans and featured girl supervision by Campfire organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forget-Me- Nots
DAV
Harriet Juhl
Campftire
Tabithas to Meet The Tabitheas at Baptist Church
Tabithas will meet at the Baptist church on Sept. 18. The program includes devotions from the Book of Proverbs by Mrs. Karl Miller, music by Mrs. Abe Habeger, a playlet And They That be Wise Shall Serve led by Edna Miller and others, with hostesses Lena Baumgartner, Mrs. Carl Heckmann, Mrs. Alfred Ruchdaschel, and Mrs. Wm. Kohls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Karl Miller
Abe Habeger
Edna Miller
Lorence Muehlethaler
Esther Oelberg
Robert Boyle
Paul Shank
Arthur Ittermann
Lena Baumgartner
Carl Heckmann
Alfred Ruchdaschel
Wm. Kohls
Social Hour Club Hosts Shower at Glen Little Home
The Social Hour Club gathered Sunday evening at the Glen Little residence to honor Mr. and Mrs. Don Little with a miscellaneous shower. Guests enjoyed visiting and card playing before gifts were opened and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Little
Don Little
Kruses Robbed of Car and Valuables On Desert Road
Mr and Mrs Harvey Kruse of Glendale California were hijacked by an escaped murderer during a vacation trip. He forced their car off the road threatened to kill them, took valuables but later abandoned the vehicle, which was found later with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Kruse
Glendale
Calif
Weather not blamed for most fatal car crashes
The National Safety Council yearbook reports rain and poor conditions contributed to about one in six fatal accidents last year, with 64 percent occurring in clear or merely cloudy weather. Rainy or snowy weather appeared in 21 percent of all accidents, while 79 percent were clear or cloudy.
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National Safety Council
Elgin Community Sale Dates Listed for Sept 13 and 22
Sale dates announced with listings for Saturday Sept 13 community sale at Elgin featuring furniture and related items. Friday Sept 13 includes John Opland and registered Holstein entries, followed by Monday Sept 22 sale of machinery and household goods by Lyle Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
John Opland
Holstein
Lyle Olson
Lutheran Aid Meeting at Elgin Home Thursday
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting on September 18 at Mrs. Clarence Torkelson’s home with Mrs. Roy Leuchtenmacher assisting. Mrs. F Philman Larson serves as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid
Clarence Torkelson
Roy Leuchtenmacher
F Philman Larson
Rough Ashlar Club Meets Here Sept 23
The Rough Ashlar Club will meet at the Elgin Masonic hall on Tuesday evening Sept 23. This first fall and winter session will begin with a practice period followed by refreshments served by the local lodge.
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Elgin Masonic Hall
Elgin Community Club Plans Free Pancake Supper
Jacob Schneider announces a free pancake and sausage supper for Legion members and prospects on Sept. 16 at 6 30 during regular meeting time. Elgin Legion rooms host the event with Auxiliary serving and a 1953 membership drive opening. The club notes a successful homecoming with funds remaining for bills and out-of-town helpers. Hank Wolf took parade films, to be shown by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schneider
Elgin Community Club
Legion Rooms
Treasury
Hank” Wolf
Blader
Lyle Light
Elgin
Celebrate Silver Event at Baptist Church
The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Miller was celebrated at a noon dinner at the Baptist church on Sunday. Hugo Hackmann presided as master of ceremonies. The program included vocal and piano solos by Martha Schaer, Marilyn Schaer, and Mrs. Arthur Itterman, readings, a short talk by Otto Krueger honoring 25 years since the couple’s marriage, and a wedding cake provided by Mrs. Guy Probert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Miller
Baptist Church
Hugo ‘Hackmann
Martha Schaer
Hugo Hackmann
Arthur Itterman
Otto Krueger
Marilyn Schaer
Itterman
Guy Probert
Corn crop outlook improves with warm weather
The crop in this section shows dented kernels with some ears still doughy signaling another week of warm weather could yield a bumper corn harvest fit for storage. A few fields are late planted and a frost within a week could spoil the Stop for an vilage.
Factory May Complete Can Pack This Week
The Elgin Canning Co. pushes full production this week with a chance the packing may finish soon. Rain could delay work into next week. Warehouses show available space as the pack of high quality product is expected to be completed this year.
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Elgin Canning Co
Away to College Lineup From Elgin Colleges
Fall exodus of Elgin youths to colleges listed as 1SC Ames Paul Smith Burton Wolf Clifford Medberry Barbara Crider Coe Cedar Rapids Russell Friederich Dubuque University Dean Pollock Luther Decorah Dean Torkel Son Cornell Mt. Vernon Rush MPilfotson SUI Iowa City Howard Wolf USA Fayette Bonnie Lantz Mary Becker Grace Gehring Shirley Page Joseph Peters Geo aware Earl Little Shirley Shaffer James Cook ISTC Cedar Falls Janice Tor ikelson Shirley Howard Wan da Shaffer
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Elgin
1SC
Ames
Paul Smith
Burton Wolf
Clifford Medberry
Barbara Crider
Coe
Cedar Rapids
Russell Friederich
Dubuque University
Pollock Luther
Decorah
Torkel
Shirley Page
Joseph Peters
Geoaware Earl Little
Shirley Shaffer
James Cook
ISTC
Cedar Falls
Janice Torikelson
Shirley Howard
Wanda Shaffer
Algona High Names Perry Haag Honorary Manager
Perry Haag, once a promising football candidate, is named honorary manager of the Algona high school squad. He was hospitalized with polio for months a year earlier, ending his playing days but preserving his strong ties to the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Haag
Algona High
Polio
In Service On Leave And Promotions Reported
In Service On Leave, FN Russell Larson and family visited from Tacoma due to Mrs. Larson’s hospitalization and will take a brief leave. Ole Reierson’s son Clarence is now a corporal and assistant squad leader. In Service, Duane Pinney and wife left for San Diego where he is stationed and she works in a bank. A picnic honored them at West Union fair grounds. Ens. Noel Smith of the USS Toledo, who earned his ensign rating after Ames graduation last spring, is en route to Japan via Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FN Russell Larson
Tacoma
Wash
Philman Larson
Om . Solasse
Ole Reierson
Clarence
Teader
Duane Pinney
San Diego
Calif
Japan
Ens
Noel Smith
USS
Toledo
Hawaii
Ames
U.S. U. Squad Sets Start Date with 27 Players
The U.S.U. football squad began preparations on September 1 with 27 players, including seven lettermen. Coaches Ostman and Pietz expect about a dozen more to join soon. Returning lettermen span backs, linemen and ends from several towns, with transfers and a group of freshmen forming the rest of the roster.
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U.su
John Ostman
Britt Pietz
Don Brattebo
Stary City
Gerald Mayberry
Maquoketa
Chares Baugous
Humboldt
Bob Miner
Randalia
Paul Zhiss
South Bend
Ind
George Bartley
Racine
Wis
Chris Kjar
Bob Werntz
Keith Allensteinn
Arlington
Sesson
Ronald Thompson
Fayette
Randolph Harvey
Alfred Sonnenfeld
Toms River
Ronnie Goldsmith
Anamosa
Dominic Grasso
Oelwein
John Warden
Baldwin
Charles Crowe
Dugger
Indi
Franklin Downs
West Union
David Woley
Roselle
N. J
Earl Little
Elgin
Norman De-Long
Maynard
James Chapman
Wellman
William Schultz
North English
Rupert and
Braylie Cabralero
George Howard
Joe Craig
Dug
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Wm. Weibel
American Cancer Society
William H. Nicholas
Mason City
Town
Nicholas
Baptist Mission Meeting
Postville
Teteh Peat
Caen
PTY
le Olson Saonday
Kruses
Lutheran Aid Meeting
Harvard College
America
Huey Long
Perry
Lake Erie
Jenny Ued
U.S
Yanks Poune Sc
Atlantic City
Legion
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U.S. U
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