Wadena News Highlights Local Club Activities and Wedding
On September 11 Chi Aneday of Wadena held a meeting at Mrs. Don Leonh home to order towels from the blind, expand Saturday library hours, and order more books. The program committee presented parliamentary pointers and the next meeting is set for October 9 at Mrs George Aldersons with Rev Chas Bixby as speaker. Wadena Cub Pack 120 began fall meetings September 9 with two dens meeting at the school. an achievement show for the Community Club is planned. Erickson Daisy wedding joined Mary Lou Erickson and Charley Daisy September 11 at Elgin Lutheran Church. New home in Tomah Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Aneday
Wadena
Don Leonh
George Alderson
Chas. Bixby
West Union
Auett
Richard Ott
Community Club
Erickson-Daisy
Mary Lou Erickson
Johnnie Erickson
Charley Daisy
Mira
Wesley Daisy
Tomah
Wis
Elgin Lutheran Church
Dennis Stutrud
Joyce Erickson
Oris Hall
Dubuque University honors Richard Wagner’s son Charles
Charles Wagner of Elgin is registered at the University of Dubuque and named a National Presbyterian Honors Scholar. A Bethel Presbyterian Church member from West Union, he aims to teach high school with a focus on speech and dramatics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque University
Charles Wagner
Richard F. Wagner
Elgin
University of Dubuque
Itty
United States
Bethel Presbyterian Church
West Union
Highway Patrol Presses Crackdown On Unlicensed Drivers
The Iowa highway patrol will continue its crackdown on drivers with suspended licenses. At 75 checkpoints over two days, nearly 60,000 motorists were stopped to inspect licenses, aiming to remove unlicensed drivers from state highways. Meanwhile political news covers new and ongoing campaigns in Iowa with several candidates entering GOP congressional races and midwestern Democratic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Highway Patrol
Bligh Estate Fees State Audit Criticizes Lawyers
A state audit criticizes some Town lawyers who charge excessive fees for probating estates of old age recipients. M. 8. Belsem, superintendent of state agency audits, stated in the audit of the state board of social welfare for fiscal 1956 that previous reports highlighted excessive fees by attorneys and administrators in probate cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belsem
State Board of Social Welfare
Clermont Elgin district to auction four rural school buildings
The Clermont Elgin Cohnsoli dated School District plans an auction Saturday at 1 30 PM to sell four moved rural school buildings, three at Elgin and one at Clermont, with possible contents. Orvin Thompson conducts sale. Elgin State Bank handles transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Elgin Cohnsolidated
Elgin
Clermont
Orvin- Thompson
Elgin State Bank
Fourth District Legion Convocation in Decorah
More than 400 American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members from 77 posts in the Fourth District attend the fall conference in Decorah on Monday September 30. Meetings at the American Legion Club begin with registration at 9 a.m. followed by a basket lunch. afternoon sessions run 1 15 p.m. to 4 p.m. a bus tour of Decorah area is offered at 4 p.m. and a banquet at 7 p.m. with a dance to follow starting at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Decorah
Allamakee
Buchanan
Cerro Gordo
Chickasaw
Clayton
Delaware
Fayette
Floyd
Howard
Mitchell
Winneshiek
Worth
American Legion Club
Decorae
Highway 52
College Students Attend Various Institutions Across States
A compiled list shows students and the colleges they attend including Town State University, State College at Ames, Wisconsin University, Luther College, Upper Town University, Loras College, Gates Business College, Kahler School of Nursing and University of Iowa among others. Names mentioned include Stanley Capper John P Falk Dennis Grether Dianne Meinhard Pat Capper Donna Mein hard Beverly Muehlethaler Norman Mitts Howard Kittleson Marcia Wolf Charles Capper Jr Glen Snyder Nona Mark James Schaer James Hanson James Cook Linda Kiple Gene Snyder Annette Wenger Barbara Medberry and more, with affiliations spanning Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State University
Stanley Capper
John P. Falk
Dennis Grether
State College At
Ames
Dianne Meinhard
ISTC
Cedar Falls
Pat Capper
Donna Meinhard
Beverly Muehlethaler
Norman Mitts
Howard Kittleson
Wisconsin University
Madison
Wis
Marcia Wolf
Charles Capper, Jr
Luther College
Decorah
Kenneth
Keith.Crider
Glen Snyder
Upper Town University
Fayette
Nona Mark
James Schaer
James Hanson
Loras College
Dubuque
James Cook
Allen Memorial
Waterloo
Linda’ Kiple
Gates Business College
Gene Snyder
Annette ‘Wenger
Kahler School of Nursing
Rochester
Minn
Barbara Medberry
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Fairfield Arlington School
Fairfield Putnam townships Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at Arlington School Thursday at 8 p.m. Officers to be elected in Putnam township. Discussion of opinion questionnaires and the showing of two films planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Ena
Putnam Townships Farm
Pleasant Point Club Meeting Notes and Hobo Cook-out
Pleasant Point Study Club met on Tuesday afternoon September 10 at Mrs Harold Leuenberger's home with six members present. Officers were elected with Mrs Carol Wilson president, Mrs Allen Habeger vice president, Mrs Emmett Light secretary treasurer, and Mrs Mabel King sunshine committee. Prizes awarded to Mrs John Grimm Mrs Forrest Shaffer and Mrs Howard Medberry. A subsequent event at Klocks Island Fayette featured a hobo cook-out August 25 with families and guests and prizes for best hobo costumes awarded to Mrs Emmett Light and Forrest Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Point Study Club
Harold Leuenberger
Carol Wilson
Allen Habeger
Emmett Light
Sec.-treas
Mabel King
Sunshine
John Grimm
Forrest. Shaffer
Howard Medberry
Klock
Fayette
Forrest Shaffer
Illyria 4 H News Syria 4 H Meeting Recap
Illyria 4 H met at the church on September 2 1957 to discuss officer qualifications led by Pat Wilson and Karen King. Mike Wilson demonstrated how to make paint brush storage can. Officers elected Floyd Frieden leader Clifton Wilson president Robert Kerr Jr vice president Dennis Meyer secretary David Frieden treasurer Lyle Medberry reporter Ann Miles. Lunch served by Mrs Orvin Thompson and Mreg Randolph Reierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Pat Wilson
Karen King
Mike Wilson
Floyd Frieden
Clifton Wilson
Robert Kerr, Jr
Dennis Meyer
David Frieden
Lyle Medberry
Ann Miles
Orvin Thompson
Randolph Reierson
Elgin Study Club entertains at Medberry home
The Elgin Study Club opened its season at Mrs Ed Medberry's home with theme Tow a in Review. Mrs G J Mosby presented a paper Our Own Iowa Traveler and showed Bermuda slides. Mrs Karl Meinhard previewed Backroads Tour of Little Switzerland planned for October first, followed by a coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ed Medberry
Towa
G.J. Mosby
Iowa
Bermuda
Karl Meinhard
Little
Switzerland
Iowa Crop Report Highlights Strong Corn Soybean Prospects
Iowa farmers report gains in corn and soybean production prospects with soybeans expected to be the largest on record. Hay production rises to a record high, small grains above average due to high oat yields. Pastures improve after late August rains.
Tigers Fall 19 0 to Fayette in Opener
The Valley High Tigers lost 19 to 0 as Fayette shut down their defense in a scoreless first half. Bob Marvin connected on a 60 yard pass to Lary Maxson and scored on a 4 yard run as Fayette pulled away in the third and fourth quarters. The Tigers will visit Postville seeking an improved offense and conference win.
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Valley High Tigers
Fayette
Bob Marvin
Lary Maxson
Tigers
Cardinals
Postville
Reed family sales and moving farm house project
Woodrow Reed is razing a house on his farm and nearly finished. He plans to move the house from the sheep ranch he has purchased. During this time the Reed family resides with her parents, Mr and Mrs Louis Rei erson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Reed
Reed
Louis Reierson
Crippled This Week Echo Publishes Under Difficulties
The Echo reports severe week hardships with key staff illness and absences. Chas Grover fell ill Friday, linolyp missed Monday half day, and M. C. Gilchrist did not appear Tuesday. Management worked extra hours to keep publication on track.
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the Echo
Chas
Grover
Thes
M. C. Gilchrist
Loftsgard Home After Discharge From Service
Charles Loftsgard, son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Loftsgard, returned home Wednesday with his discharge papers. He enlisted December 1 1956 and spent fifteen months in Alaska. William Baumgartner of Oelwein underwent surgery Monday at Rochester Methodist Hospital, Rochester Minnesota, and Mrs Baumgartner accompanied her husband. For Results use the Want Ada.
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Charles Loftsgard
Gilbert Loftsgard
Alaska
Rochester
William Baumgartner
Oelwein
Methodist Hospital
Minn
Elgin Canning Co Finishes Pack Friday
Elgin streets were re oiled with a light oil and stone chips along Franklin street creamery hill and nearby streets. City plans to use the same center street treatment later. The improvement cost about 3000 dollars.
Elgin Canning Co Finishes Sweet Corn Pack Season
The Elgin Canning Co finished the season's sweet corn pack last Friday, employing about 150 people for four weeks. The four week season ran with minimal breaks due to rain, yielding around 110 000 cases, near the prior year's 151 000 cases, with quality remaining high despite hot dry weather. All of last year's pack has been sold and shipped, and some of this season's pack has been shipped already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Co
Silver Wedding Anniversary at First Baptist Church
A Sunday afternoon silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kohls of Strawberry Point was held at the First Baptist Church. The program featured solos, duets, a skit Teaching Her to Drive a Car, a male quartet, poems, and a piano performance by Mrs. Clarence Kohls, with Rev. John Vanderbeck giving closing remarks and prayers. Refreshments for 115 friends and relatives followed in the church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Clarence Kohls
Strawberry Point
Harry Johnson
Leo Lehman
Roland
Paul Hackmann
Rachel
Linda Hackmann
Leo Grether
Wallace Oldfather
Fred Schaer
Karl Miller
Gus Krueger
Edward Krueger
John Vanderbeck
Alfred Haechler
Reuben Hackmann
Howard Shaffer
Thieves Break Into County Courthouse at Elkader
Thieves entered five offices in Clayton county courthouse at Elkader on Sunday night Sept 8 using a wrecking bar to pry doors and ripping off a screen window in the assessor's office. They took $7.30 from Don Thein assessor and Bernard Aulges auditor and Jim Peters treasurer combined. H. H. Ward clerk of court’s office yielded nothing. About 20 years ago the courthouse was broken into and about $3,000 was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County Court House
Elkader
Don Thein
Bernard Aulges
Jim Peters
H. H. Ward
Monona
Three Newborns Reported in Midwest Families
Daughters born to James Wolfe and Shirley Frieden of Des Moines on September 11. John D Grimm and wife Marlene Medberry welcomed a son on September 17 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union, weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces. Lloyd Capper and spouse of Lansing announce a daughter born September 17 at Waukon hospital, weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces.
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James Wolfe
Des Moines
Wolfe
Shirley Frieden
Joe Frieden
John
D. Grimm
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Grimm
Marlene Medberry
Howard Medberry
Lloyd Capper
Lansing
Waukon Hospital
Local guests fill weekend at multiple Colorado and Ohio homes
Mrs A D Tschantz of Saguache Colorado stayed overnight with the Carl Hackmanns while Mr and Mrs Fleet Frieden Tom and John of West Union were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H F Robbins on Sunday.
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A.D. Tschantz
Saguache
Colo
Carl Hackmanns
Fleet
Frieden
Tom and John
West Union
H. F. Robbins
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club meets at 8 00 p m Monday September 23 with a contour plowing contest at Marvin Fortune farm one mile east and three quarters mile north of Westgate Thursday September 26 4 H Girls Leaders and committee members organizational meeting at 1 30 p m Farm Bureau Bldg Fayette Mr and Mrs Charles OWeill and Sharry spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids buying cosmetics for the drug store
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Pleasant Valley
Marvin Fortune Farm
Westgate
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Charles Oweill
Sharry
Cedar Rapids
Kohler Hosts Coffee Night After Football Game
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kohler entertained Friday evening following the football game. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brown of Cincinnati Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Grether, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Oldfather, Rev. and Mrs. Donald Caspers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Swartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kohler
Milton Brown
Cincinatti
Ohio
Leo Grether
Wallace Oldfather
Donald Caspers
Robert Moore
Duane’ Swartz
Fayette District 2 Women’s Federated Clubs Convention Centered in Fayette
The 49th annual convention of the Women's Federated Clubs District 2 will be held in Fayette at the Colgrove Walker building on the Upper Town University campus. Registration starts at 8, luncheon at 1, with an afternoon session at 2. State president Mrs Clark Mechem of Thompson will speak and Dr William J Peterson of Iowa City will address Our Iowa Heritage at 3 15. Local Fayette county hostesses and committee members are named and a coffee will be served by the Fayette County Federated Clubs.
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District 2
Fayette
Colgrove- Walker
Upper Town University
Fayette County
Clark Mechem
Thompson
Indifferent Attitude Toward Large Figures Shown
The piece remarks that people shrug at vast sums as figures overwhelm understanding. It notes a business spending 1000 dollars daily could run two years and nine months on a million, yet a billion would stretch from Christ’s birth to 800 years ahead.
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Christ
New Addresses Listed For Several Residents
Agnes Kneeland of McGregor and Lowell Strong of Montgomery along with Jerry Baird of Portland and 2nd Lt Clifford D. Medberry based at Tyndall Air Force Base are noted with new addresses. George Lerch of El Reno and Belve Olson with LaRita hosted by Milo Olson family were among social mentions in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford D. Medberry
Tyndall Air Force Base
Florida
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Wadena News
Mabel Johnson
Five Hundred Club
J.©. Probert
Harold Conbin
Alta Bond
Ralph Shaffer
Laura Herrling
Henry Schree
Freeport
Ill
Madge Murray
Melvin Skullberg
Shenandoah
Pearl Johnson
Elwood Aeschliman
Chicago
Aulden Wilson
Lorraine Shippy
Diane Mattocks
Eileen Voshell
Wanda Gage
Cook Sorghum
Walter Cook
Kenneth Monchan
Jenie Carpenter
Leo Herriman
Leigh Roger
St. Olaf Lutheran College
Northfield
Joyce
Luther Crandall
Alfred Nordhus
Pearl Henrich
Marshall Henrich
Strawberry Foint
Charles Puffett
Willard
Paul Crandall
Volga
Donald Crandall
Allen
McKinley Gage
Clark Corbin
S-Set
Robert Crandall
Michael
Sgt. Crandall
Marine Rifles
Camp Perry
Camp Mathew
Calif
Highway Patrol
Iowa Press Association
Cecil Malone
Commission
Robert Brice
Did
Congress
GOP
Iki
Curtis Riehm
Garner
Jacob Grimstead
Lake Mills
Grimstead
John A. Walker
Williams
Robert Waggoner
U. S
Thomas E. Martin
Wagoner
Fort Dodge
Midwest
Town Demo
Jake More
Midwest Democrats
Kansas City
Kans
More
Midwest Conference of Democrats
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Oklahoma
John Kenedy
Mass
Harriman
New York
Estes Kefauver
Tengiy
Et Chandler
C-E
Dist. Legion
Farm Bureau Calendar
Pleasant Point Club
Illyria
Mrs. Medberry
Iowa Crop Report
Elgin Streets
Extension Service
William Syers
Wilkes Ave
Davenport
Agnes Kneeland, McGregor
Lowell Strong
Meadowview
Montgomery
Alabama
Jerry Baird
32Nd Place
Portland
Oregon
George Lerch
South K
el Reno
Belve Olson
LaRita
Milo Olson
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