Wadena News 4 Community Club Programs and Local Events
Large turnout at the Wadena Community Club meeting in the school gym voted to purchase a new piano. The program featured the school band, Linda Davis, Martha and Shadah Jesserli, Katherine Winter, and Mr. Telecky. Charles Winter introduced new teachers and ministers as community singing closed the program and lunch followed.
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Wadera
School ‘Board
Linda Davis
Martha
Shadah Jesserli
Katherine Winter
Telecky
Charles Winter
Therogram
Autumn Arrived Sunday With Early Signs Of Season
Autumn began at 2 38 Sunday September 23 marking the seasonal shift. The area had seen early autumn weather in the week prior with leaves dotting the scenery and a forecast that the full beauty would emerge by next Sunday.
American Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
A regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held tonight in the Legion rooms. Hostesses are Mabel Torkelson, Bernice Nickels, Agnes Medberry, Jane Moody and Ellen Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. E. Howard were dinner guests Sunday in the Archie Howard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Mabel Torkelson
Bernice Nickels
Agnes Medberry
Jane Moody
Ellen Mason
Mrs
Thos. E. Howard
Archie Howard
Surveys on Presidential Choice and Local Issues
Iowa Republicans favor Robert Taft as top presidential choice while Democrats favor More. A Democratic survey cites issues like utility regulation highway funds and graft. Names of prospective Democratic gubernatorial candidates appear alongside a statewide bus inspection initiative and new state comptroller appointee H Dwainewacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Gustafson
Iowa
Des Mapines
State Highway Commission
Earl Augustine
Oskaloosa
Ed Breen
Fr. Dodge
Lester Gillette
Fostoria
Clyde Herring
Des Moines
Gene Pontom
Corydon
Samuel Stevens
Grinnell
Carroll Switzer
Otha Wearin
Hastings
State beer permit board backs local control on permits
Local Responsibility Melvin Synhorst secretary of state and chairman of the state beer permit board says granting or refusing Class C and B beer permits is primarily the job of city councils and boards of supervisors. With about 7000 permits statewide the Iowa board cannot rule on every case and will act mainly where there is a clear law violation by local authorities. The board generally will support local actions, though some councils claim state interference. Continued to Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Synhorst
State Beer Permit Board
Boards of Supervisors
Iowa ‘Beer Permit Board
Gumhorst
State ‘Board
Canning Factory Closes After Strong Corn Harvest
Elgin Canning Co completed the season with a full warehouse of corn and a labeling crew starting Monday for shipping. About 800 acres were contracted to grow sweet corn, with early estimates ranging from 3.5 to 4 tons per acre. Factory officials express strong satisfaction with the year’s production.
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Elgin Canning Co
Hellum Buys Legion Building From Fire Survivor
John Hellum purchased the Legion building at the east end of Center street last Friday. Legion members met Saturday and approved the deal arranged by their executive board. Hellum will possess the property in about thirty days and now uses a barn at Don’s D-X station for his produce business. He lost his prior premises in the July 4 fire and will have three times the land space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hellum
Legion
Center Street
Hellum
Don's
D-X Station
Pleasant Street
Helium
Town election moved to November 6 under 1951 Iowa laws
New Iowa statutes change town and city elections from April in even years to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd years. Municipal polls on Tuesday November 6 will elect mayor treasurer and five councilmen with terms starting April 1952. Candidates must file by October 9 with the town clerk. parties may caucus and furnish affidavits and petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Iowa
Clark
Swanson Home Sold. Move Planned to Miami by Nov First
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kiple and Mrs. Nelle Reusser visited the Swansons in Cedar Rapids on Friday. The Swansons, who have lived there five years, sold their home and plan to move to Miami, Florida by November first. The Swanson wife is Clara Reusser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Kiple
Nelle Reusser
Cedar Rapids
AFL Swanson
Swansons
Miami
Florida
Swanson
Clara Reusser
WSCS Meets Oct 4 At St Pauls Methodist Church
The regular WSCS meeting will be held in St Pauls Methodist church parlors Thursday afternoon October 4. Hosts listed include L L Knudtson C J Robinson Walter Follett BR A Crider and Gerald Frieden with residents urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S.C
St. Paul's Methodist Church
L. L. Knudtson
C. J. Robinson
Walter Follett
Br.a. Crider
Gerald Frieden
Mr. and Mrs Smith Welcome Linda Sue in Charles City
Mr and Mrs J Smith of Plainfield announce the birth of daughter Linda Sue at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City on September 16 Mrs Smith is the former Lois Feller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith
Plainfield
Linda Sue
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Fayette County Plans Bond Issue to Cover Debt
Fayette County will float a $100,000 bond to pay a $300,900 debt linked to road repairs after the 1947 floods. Duncan and Wood, the underwriting firm, prompted the action by suing the county in a friendly suit, after which the bonds will be issued and funds directed to the treasurer to collect the remaining sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Duncan and Wood
Sunday School Week At First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church announces a week of activities beginning October 1 with a fellowship dinner honoring teachers and officers, October 4 prayer meeting, and October 7 recognition during morning worship plus primary department graduation and pin awards. All teachers and officers are invited.
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First Baptist Church
Abe Habeger
Fayette county drives bond sales reach $41,661 in two weeks
Fayette county co chairs of the savings bonds division report first two weeks of the drive earned $41,660.94 in series E F and G bonds. The local quota is $226,051 while Iowa totals reach $3,154,483. There are no higher level quotas. chairmen urge residents to buy bonds at banks or post offices this week.
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Fayette County
Savings Bonds
Iowa
Eastern Stars party invites couples only on October 2
The Echo misinterpreted the invitation for the Eastern Stars party next Tuesday evening October 2. It will be couples only, with Masons and Stars and their spouses included, and a guest for single members. O. B. S. members should bring card tables, table service, and playing cards.
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Echo
O. B.S
Illyria Township Tea Sets New Officers at Sept Meeting
The Illyria Township Tea at Mrs. Howard Medberry's home on Sept 21 drew six attendees. Officers named include Mrs. Oran Bane as chairman, with vice-chairman publicity chair Mrs. Howard Medberry, library chair Mrs. Joe Dinan, music and recreation chair Mrs. Gerald Shaffer, health chair Mrs. Fred Schwendman, school chair Mrs. Harold Strong, and international relations chair Mrs. Mabel King. Shaffer and Medberry led a lesson on all purpose mixes, with lunch reflecting the theme. Textile painting is planned as the next lesson.
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Illyria
Howard Medberry
Oran Bane
Joe Dinan
Gerald Shaffer
Fred Schwendman
Harold Strong
Mabel King
Albert Schori Undergoes Surgery After Hospital Stay
Albert Schori, admitted to Worral Hospital in Rochester last Monday, had surgery Friday. He is said to be recovering well and hopes to go home, though doctors recommend a follow up surgery to be performed promptly.
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Albert Schori
Worral Hosital
Rochester
Gehring Estate Sale Slated for October 5
Elmer Frieden administrator of the Lena Gehring estate announces a sale of household articles and furniture at the home on Friday afternoon October 5. A complete listing will appear in next week's Echo. Watch for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Frieden
Lena Gehring
Echo
New Car Registrations Listed in Elgin Area
Leota Welca of Elgin registers a Plymouth Sedan. Gen Durscher in Clermont lists a Chevrolet 2 door. Ray Chapman of Elgin registers a Ford Truck. Allen Habeger of Elgin registers a Chevrolet 2 door.
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Leota Welca
Elgin
Plymouth
Durscher
Clermont
Chevrolet
Ray Chapman
Ford
Allen Habeger
Hanson Couple Return After Weekend in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs George Hanson came home Monday from a two weekend visit to the home of their son Joseph Hanson and family in Des Moines.
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George Hanson
Joseph Hanson
Des Moines
Elgin Panthers Top Waukon In Conference Clash
Elgin Panthers defeated Waukon Indians 21 to 6 in a hard fought conference game amid rain and slippery fields. Benson led Elgin with multiple runs and defensive stands while B Larson scored on a 40 yard run and J Peters blocked a punt for a third touchdown. The win boosts Elgin’s confidence as they prepare to travel to Postville next Friday.
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Elgin Panthers
Waukon Indians
Elgin
Benson
Waukon
Cook
Larson
J. Peters
B. Larson
Panthers
Bane
Elgin High School
Postville
Start Poultry Picking Plant Here Monday
The Elgin Produce and C J Mutford and Son opened a poultry picking plant in a remodeled barn on the former mill site. Five or six workers started, with room for expansion. A mechanical picker handles about 120 chickens per hour, while other tasks require 4 5 hands for packing, killing, and scalding. Dressed poultry is iced and trucked to Chicago.
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Elgin
C. J. Mutford & Son
Chicago
Dinner Honors Sailor Home On Navy Leave
A dinner was held at the home of Lawrence West Sunday in honor of their son Leonard home on a 30 day leave from the Navy. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford M. Olson Postville, Lester Tope family Fayette Otto Gisleson Leslie Buroden and Jim Crider families Mrs Millard Gilleson Mrs Amanda Rharoden Lewis Kurth Gerald Blockhus and Ann Pape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence West
Leonard
Navy
Clifford M. Olson
Postville
Lester Tope
Fayette
Otto Gisleson
Leslie Buroden
Jim Crider
Millard Gilleson
Amanda Rharoden
Lewis Kurth
Gerald Blockhus
Ann Pape
Polio-Stricken Boy Rebounds At Home After Critical Period
Mr and Mrs Raymond Boleyn back from Town City with two year old Lee son of polio stricken two weeks ago. Sept 14 he was on critical list, then made a remarkable recovery and was listed inactive several days ago.
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Raymond Boleyn
Town City
Lee
Coop. Starts Addition at Elgin Cooperative Co
The Elgin Cooperative Co begins foundation work on a 26 by 34 foot addition with a story and a half height, connected to the northeast corner of the current building. It will add about a third to storage capacity and include a new mixer. Construction will be frame with metal sides and built up asbestos roof, concrete floor. Two second floor apartments will be retained. Klingman Bros occupy one and Gerald Frieden will take the other. They plan to move to the new building soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Cooperative Co
Coop
Klingman Bros
Gerald Frieden
C. O. Christ
Reynolds Strong Builds New 30 by 80 Barn This Fall
Reynold Strong reports the foundation laid for a new barn to be erected this fall. The structure will measure 30 by 80 feet and will feature a new type Rilce rafter roof.
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Reynold Strong
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James Wilson
Mabel Johnson
J.S. Telecky
Mesdames Ben Chase
Mildred Penata
Tim Mahoney
Charles Goby
Ray Jellings
Arthur Ellings
Charles Keefer
Jim Fox
Idney Corbin
Floyd Patterson
Lyle Patterson
Faye Whi‘tenbaugh
Strawberry Point
Marcella Sargent
Elsie Sargent
Walter Dennler
Charlton Looby
Henry Jones
Mesdames
G. W. Aldergon
Charles Winter James Wilson
Otto Herrling
Roy Leonhart
John Telecky
Milo Oldfather
Arthur Sierrling
J. D. Probert
Lindy Frey
Luther Crandall
Will Frey
Mart Frey
Dora Frey
Kenneth Rawson
Dora Rawson
Marion
Nsw
Ios
Bend Fly Ioveden
Ethiopia
Isa
Tedien Oy
GOP
Red Cross
Highway Patrol
H. Dwainewacker
Lake View
Glenn Sarsfield
Wicker
Sarsfield
Ray Johnson
State Tax Commission
WSCS
Sete
Illyria Township Tea
Gehring Sale
Masmar
Max H
John
Harriet Konichek
North
West Union
Farm Machinery Agency
Massey-Harris Company
Torkelson Motor Co
Weibel
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