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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
5
Funeral services were conducted at the Uyieia Church Saturday for a seventy-four year old resident. Rev. Ersest officiated with burial in the nearby cemetery. Music by Yale quarter s of Tyla singers provided appropriate tunes.
Church notes outline Easter program at Mi E church with 10 6 services 10:20 am communion 10:36 am choir and day school program including recitations anthems and songs. Baptist Church announces German service Sunday school 10 am dinner 12 16 pm Easter cantata at 2 pm. Ladies Aid meets April 7 at Mrs Rosa Mushtethaler with prayer meeting April 8 at 7 p m and study in Fundamentals 100 to 112 with Ph Lauer.
The Dairy Husbandry Section of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station at Ames conducts tests to measure gluten feed value for dairy cows. Trials run at the station farm and additional tests on town farms in cooperation with owners Lion and Lamb. results aim to aid local dairymen. March weather proved unseasonably harsh, debunking the old saying about March's wind and lamb.
Advertisement notes mineral feed for hogs with active ingredients for bone and muscle health. Recommends by farm publications. Invites readers to Independence Produce Station to inquire. Also mentions Chevrolet dealers delivering 22,504 cars in February, largest monthly total. Sam Lehman ill with flu, improving.
The Echo notes Ma Gehring and Mon Gehring connect through the community. Gehring has mentored with his father since 1924 and recently supported Ed Conner while preparing for the season. Mon Gehring, daughter of Mr and Mrs S Schoentag, taught in the Warden schools the past two years and has many friends here. Best wishes for a happy marriage.
Eigin must organize with several parties before next Thursday’s annual Ton Hagels meeting at West Union to form a league. For years, early season interest has failed to translate into support, threatening the town’s ball team unless residents act to secure a berth amid neighboring towns wishing to join.
Writes From California v. W Lehman from Long Beach on March 26. He indicates leaving soon for La Porte City and Town, traveling slowly back home. They spent 37 days coming out and expect a leisurely return, describing the trip as a glorious winter.
The Elginore department will hold its annual officer election Friday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend as other important business will be transacted.
New Hata For Matrons showcases pretty Pyroxy line hats trimmed with flowers and color. A mix of solid colors like black navy wood grey and beaver offers affordable options. Hats go on sale Friday morning at Hsmn Millinery Store. Edward Grimm from La Grange Mo arrived Friday to finalize a real estate matter but left after news of his grandsons death. The Capper Hatchery sent two loads of baby chicks Tuesday. Mrs Gehring remains hospitalized but improving. James Powers visited Clermont Sunday.
Two hundred eighty six votes were cast at the city election in Elgin the largest in memory. Peoples Ticket won with Mike Yenney elected councilman. Citizens Ticket led by Gus Gunderson failed to win mayor. Officials chosen include mayor Fred C. Muehlethalar and councilmen Kohler Schoril Yenney Storhy Fath. Office terms start April 5.
John Benson, among Elgin's oldest citizens, died Tuesday evening around 7:30 after a period of illness. He was 84. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 PM at the Baptist church with burial in Elgin cemetery. obituary to follow in the next issue.
State leader of women’s work from extension service will visit Fayette county to meet township project leaders at the farm bureau office at 1 oclock on Tuesday April 6. The meeting aims to help Fayette county women start the Home Management Course and prepare for the county exhibit at the state fair in Des Moines next summer. The exhibit will compare with a similar display from Scott county, a leading organizer of women’s work in Iowa. All township readers are urged to attend and representatives from unorganized townships will be invited. Also noted is a display of spring hats and a note on improving health at the H S Steele home. Ben’t miss Toul Mix and his horse Tony at the Elgin Opera House Friday and Saturday. Arieta Gehring, a Wadena teacher, is home for spring vacation.
Easter program at Elgin Baptist Church led by Hans Keiser features multiple choir numbers including Blessed is He and The Lord is Risen Indeed with solos by sopranos and tenors, a women's voices trio, and a final chorus. A silver collection benefits the Protestant Church in Murten, Switzerland.
A fire at the B. J. Baumgartner residence started in a chimney and spread to the attic but was quickly controlled by firefighters. Loss is estimated at 1200 to 1600 dollars with extensive roof and interior damage and water exposure to furniture. The new fire apparatus aided rapid response reducing damage and underscoring equipment value.
Thank you notes express gratitude to Elgin firemen for prompt response saving the home and to neighbors and friends for helping move belongings. The item also mentions bids on wool and local travel news, with updates on residents Verna Yunker, Mrs. Christ obituary note, and visits from Chicago relatives.
School resumes next Monday as spring break ends. Supt Green announces state level certificate of approval from May Francis allowing graduates to attend any state institution in Town. A break-in through an east gym window damaged heating and pipes while janitors cleaned and fumigated the building.
Peter Luchsinger narrowly avoided death at a corn shredding operation when a balance wheel and piston rod tore free from a damaged engine, causing instant heat and near fatal injuries. The incident halted work as the Capper Hagphers plant rushes to fund capacity while buyers place orders for large quantities of output.
Cally Messing for hirth S President del Cunningham of Yolen City cables word of an im formal meeting of the Lite Bleht Tongue to be held Thursday April 8 at West Union court house. The gathering aims to elect officers and organize the league for the coming season.
Balloon tire equipment offers balloon repair for all makes and models along with truck tires auto tops and side curtain repair. Radiator work and car washing also available at Beamer's Tires Shop in West Union Iowa. new grease rack promises faster service.
It is requested that 41 persons not belonging to the Ara department stay off the Sre truck used for fire trips. Elgin Fire Department warns against non members riding. church notes mention Marion church Good Friday communion at 2 49 PM. West Union Legion dance listed with John Meaney’s Broadcasting Orchestra.
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