Weekend guests visit in Russell home and area
A long list of visitors and social trips appears from Wadena News notes. Families from Charles City Dubuque Beloit and Arlington plus residents from Denver Colorado and Lamont Iowa visit and host in Russell and nearby towns over the weekend. Several couples plan weddings and travel to Colorado and Denver for ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Thomas Jennier
Ivor Mouritain
Ich
Louis den 1
Elgin
Robert Jones
Charles City
Detraid Allen Shaffer
Lamont
William Gilchrist and Son
Washington
Jim Gilchrist
William McThesson
Jonticelia
E ‘Wanda Fox
June Herriman Gate
Dubu‘que
Charlie Sniffin
Colorado
Gilchrists
Frank Wetzel
Ings
Sniffins
Alice
Denver
Jerry ‘Wheeler
Sioux City
William Corkery
Agnes Brown
James ‘Ward
Beloit
Kans
Dose Burger
Bob
Strawberry Point
Roy Leonhart
Woodrow Leonhart
Pella
Roy Leonharts
Walter Dennler
Charlton Looby
A. M
Robert Bond and Son
Whiting Field
Fla
Wilfred Bond
Patuxent
Charlton Looby and
Dale
Fairbank
Melbert Meyer
Pearl Johnson
Earl Halverson
West Union
Daryl Johnson
Monty
Duane Ray
Arlington
Will Northrup
Return from Vacation Includes Family Visit in Minneapolis
Mrs RMA-Orlider returned home Sunday after a week at Baudette on Lake of the Woods. En route they visited daughter and son in law James McCully in Minneapolis. The group attended Cinerama Holiday during the trip.
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Rma-Orlider
Baudette
James ‘McCully
Minneapolis
Ninety-Year-Old Mrs Scheel Celebrates Birthday
Mr and Mrs Carl Hackmann and Mr and Mrs Otto Krueger visited Mrs Augusta Scheel at the Ernest Pfister home in Oelwein last Wednesday. She marked her 90th birthday the prior day and remains healthy with sewing as her main pastime, good eyesight, and ability to read and thread a needle.
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Carl Hackmann
Otto Krueger
Augusta Scheel
Ernest Pfister
Oelwein
Scheel
Farmers to Hear Outlook Reports
One of the most important farm meetings to be held this fall is scheduled for Thursday night, Sept. 22, at the Farm Bureau building, Fayette, at 8:00 p.m. to discuss livestock and feed problems. Each farmer attending will receive a copy chart for figuring the price he can afford to pay for feeder cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Masonic Institute to be Held at Fredericksburg
Masonic Institute hosted by Mt. Horeb Lodge No. 333 A F and AM in Fredericksburg on Thursday Sept 22 at 10 am. Principal speakers include J Elliott Grayson P G M Cedar Falls W G Hunt Guttenberg Ray R Douglas G M of Masons in Iowa and P G M Ruelff Ottesen Davenport who will deliver the inspirational address.
Legion Meets September 20 in Last Session at Current Hall
The Elgin Post American Legion will meet next Tuesday evening September 20 in regular session. This will be the last meeting to be held in the present location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion
Legion Seeks to Retain Veterans Exemptions
Weekly news release from the Town Press Association discusses efforts to preserve veterans exemption policies. The release notes ongoing advocacy to maintain property tax relief for veterans and outlines potential legislative actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Town Press Association
Veterans seek tax exemptions expansion at Iowa hearing
Churchill Williams of Oelwein, state commander of the American Legion, told the Iowa tax study committee that veterans deserve the same exemptions earned by years of service. The Legion urged retaining and enlarging tax exemptions for all veterans, arguing exemptions honor those who served and defended the nation and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Iowa Legislative Tax Study Committee
Churchill T. ‘Williams
Oelwein
Legion
American Legion
Williams
Iowa debates reapportionment and 1957 session plan
Iowa moves toward legislative reapportionment as AG rules special sessions valid for constitutional amendments. Two sessions, regular or special, are needed and next regular session starts January 1957. Also cited are remarks by Margaret Thornburgh urging women’s political influence and a 464 million assessment of public utility property values in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Margaret Thornburgh
Okmulgee
Okla
Des Moines
Thornburgh
Women’s Division of Labor
League For Political Education
Roasting to Freezing: Rapid Iowa Temperature Swing
A dramatic 70 plus degree swing unfolded in Iowa over 38 hours from Friday’s near 100F to Sunday morning’s around 20F. Scattered frosts dotted N E Iowa as temperatures plummeted from heat to frost in a single weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihut
Iowa
N. E
Firemen Kept On the Run In Elgin This Week
Elgin firemen fought four grass fires over Saturday and Monday. They responded to a city dump blaze spreading to nearby fields and, within 15 minutes, to three more grass fires at Minnie Daniels home, near the railway right of way by Mrs Inez Brackin, and south of 56 at Howard Medberry. The last blaze reportedly started from an electric fence, a first for the department. Fire Chief Severin Blockhus urged caution in burning rubbish as dry conditions favor spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Minnie Daniels
Mrs
Inez Brackin
Howard Medberry
Severin Blockhus
Junior Cattle Feeders Results
The junior cattle feeders committee awarded money for gains record book economy of gain and profit per dollar in vested plus ribbon placing. Carl Nus of Arlington won first followed by Cleo Cumberland of Fayette second E B Knukle of Oelwein third and Steven Drewes of West Union fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Cattle Feeders Committee
Junior Cattle Feeders Project
Carl Nus
Arlington
Cleo Cumberland
Fayette
E. B. Knukle
Oelwein
Steven Drewes
West Union
Field Day Set for Sept 20 in Independence Iowa
Fayette county readers are urged to save September 20 for the annual fall field day at the Carrington Clyde Experimental Farm near Independence. The afternoon program follows a morning hour long tour and reports on sand experimental plots west of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa
Independence
Legion Remodels Hall in West Elgin
The Legion began major alterations in their new West Elgin hall recently bought from Mr and Mrs Richard Gehring. They have removed the floor and some joists on the first floor and the front area. Plans include new joists new floor and a brick front with glass block windows. The second floor will house a kitchen and dining room. No additional changes are planned at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Post American Legion
West Elgin
Richard Gehring
Il and Hospitalized Breaks Arm
Keith Crider broke his right arm last Wednesday evening at football practice. The incident was reported amid local chatter and follows standard drill injuries with no further complications noted.
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Keith Crider
New Farm Home Completed on Jacob Friederich Farm
The Jacob Friederich family moved into a completed six room ranch style home on their farm after living on the Wm Mueller farm during construction since early June. The new house features a full basement and modern amenities with dimensions of 26 by 40 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Friederich
Jacob Friederich, Jr
Wm. Mueller
Tigers Trim Calmar To Tune of 20 to 0
Our Clermont Elgin Tigers defeated the Calmar Kohawks 20 to 0 on September 9. The Tigers opened with a kickoff return for a TD, Norman Mitts added the extra point, and a fourth quarter line plunge by Butikofer set up Mitts 40 yard run. Mitts passed to Ken Crider for a third TD. Tigers had 12 first downs to Calmar’s 7. Next game is September 16 at Maynard.
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Clermont - Elgin Tigers
Calmar Kohawks
Tigers
Norman Mitts
Butikofer
Mitt
Mitts
Ken’ Crider
Kohawks
Maynard
Auxiliary Meeting of American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Elmer Meyer’s home Thursday evening. Five dollars was donated to Legion disaster relief and five dollars to the Sister Kenney Fund. President Mrs. Martin Minihan and secretary Mrs. Jacob Schneider were elected to attend the fall conference at Charles City on Sept. 18. Alternates named were Mrs. Ole Loftsgard and Mrs. Leota Welch. One thousand one hundred small and forty eight large poppies were ordered, along with bells and a gavel to honor Gold Star Mothers and their departed ones.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elmer Meyer
Legion
Sister Kenney
Martin Minihan
Jacob ‘Schneider
Charles City
Ole Loftsgard
Leota Welch
Echo Readers Informed Of Local News Phone Lines
At Your Service All the Echo readers are reminded that two phones exist for local news. Most items go through 3541 with Mrs. Strauch, but if busy call 3711. If both are engaged, try again. Please phone before 5:00 p.m. Mondays. After hours, items are taken in order and may be held until the next week.
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Echo
Buying and Selling Beef Class at Elgin School
An adult evening class in agriculture on beef buying and selling is planned at the Elgin school assembly Tuesday evening September 13. It is one of five meetings to be held in Clermont's Vo-Ag building. refreshments will be served at the close of each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin School Assembly
Vo-Ag
Clermont
City Laundering Expands Facilities in Oelwein
City Laundering Company of Oelwein unveils an expansion plan to enlarge facilities and boost promotion with weekly newspaper ads. New Trucken Dry Cleaning equipment enables automatic rinsing in pure solvent for cleaner clothing. Established since 1806, with Thomas's Store as Elgin representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
City Laundering Company
Oelwein
G. R. Wetlaufer
City Laundering Co
Thomas's
Elgin
Corn Crop Woes Dominate Farm News Of 1955
A dry hot growing season depresses corn and soybean yields across the Midwest with Nebraska Missouri and Kansas hardest hit. Early planted crops in Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky and southeastern states fare relatively better though the 1955 harvest is expected to miss the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast. Ruth Tillotson and Richard Hiatt plan a October wedding in Elgin as local notices sit beside crop reports reflecting drought and heat.
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John M. Tillotson
Ruth Marie
Richard ‘Dale Hiatt
Leslie Hiatt
Sullivan
Ind
Elgin Methodist Church
Miss Tillotson
Elgin High School
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Weaver Institute For Air Games
Kansas City
American Airlines
Chicago
Mr. Hiatt
Sullivan High School
Purdue University
LaFayette
Hawthorn Melody Dairy
U.S
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
DeKalb
U. S
Elgin Community Club meets in Legion hall
The September meeting at the Legion hall discussed the Legion's move to a new building.Treasury head F D Welch reported about $900 balance on the homecoming committee funds. The club voted to contribute to the band fund and gave $200 to the bandstand fund, leaving about $500 debt on the band stand. Don Fauser presented a film on the homecoming parade.
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Elgin Community Club
Legion Hall
Legion
F. D. Welch
Sea-Treas
Don Fauser
Start New Home for Torkelsons on Creamery Hill Lots
Mr and Mrs Ivan Torkelson purchased three lots at the top of Creamery Hill from the Apostolic Church. They have begun grading and digging the cellar for a one story ranch style house with five rooms. The lots measure 100 feet frontage and 120 feet depth, located north of the Sehori addition.
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Ivan Torkelson
Creamery Hill
The
Apostolic Church
Sehori
Contour Plowing Contest Trials Set for Sept 20
Clay ton County Soil Conservation District selects contestants for the contour plowing event at Ralph Green farm 3 miles northeast of Postville on Tuesday September 20. Named are John Hartwick McGregor former Northeast Iowa champion plowman in 1954 and fourth in 1955 state contest and Dale Klingman Elkader fourth in 1954 Northeast Iowa contest.
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Clayton County
Baby News Announces Newborns Wendy B and Son
A son named Terry Lee was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wede. A daughter born September 7 to Lt. and Mrs. Burton T. Wolf of Fort Belvoir Virginia has been named Wendy B. The publication records the newborn announcements with parents and dates.
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Terry Lee
Vernon
Burton T. Wolf
Ft. Bel Voir
Wendy B
Donkey Ball Benefit Game By Elgin And Wadena Firemen
Elgin and Wadena firemen stage a donkey ball charity match at Elgin ball park Thursday at 7 0. The fundraiser supports a low treasury after a dance loss. Community urged to attend and back the firemen in their time of need.
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Elgin
Wadena
Elgin Ball Park
Dairymen of Fayette County Gain Honors at ISU Conference
Five Fayette county dairymen and two Dairy Herd Improvement Assn supervisors received the 400 Club recognition at the cow conference held at Iowa State College on September 9. Named were Edwin Chensyard of West Union Forest F Hamlet of Lamont Kenneth Kerr of Postville Carl Lueder of Fayette and Edwin Decker of Westgate. Jerry Spencer of Clermont won the meritorious sire award. George Youmans and Leo Wendland, supervisors of Associations 3 and 2, were noted in the records and reports contest for supervisors.
Legion and Auxiliary To Serve Turkey Dinner
Over 500 pounds of turkeys have been reserved for a big turkey dinner with all the trim mings to be held at the Wadena Presbyterian Church dining room next Thursday evening Sept 22. The Wadena Legion and Auxiliary are sponsoring the dinner and will start serving at five. Everyone is most cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Presbyterian Church
Wadena Legion and Auxiliary
Baumgartner Farm Sold After 31 Years of Farming
Ernest Friederich, agent for the Alex Baumgartner estate, sold the 142 acre Baumgartner farm on Friday. Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger will take possession March first. Friederich, who has farmed the place 31 years, plans a December closing out sale and may move to town if a home becomes available. He also farmed about 30 acres on the adjoining Schmid farm.
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Ernest Friederich
Alex Baumgartner
New Addresses Listed In Springfield
Paul Watters is listed at 1327 East Delmar Street Springfield Missouri. Want ads offer small notices to sell swap or buy with promise of big results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Watters
East
Delmar St
Springfield, Mo
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Wadena News
Masonic Institute
Iowa Tax Commission
Moocher
Ruth Marie Tillotson
Band Fund
Bandstand
Legion and Auxiliary
Turkey
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