Park Area Inspection Moves Ahead in Iowa Region
The North eastern Iowa National Park association notes a coming inspection of the upper Mississippi area by the national park service at the earliest moment this year. The interior secretary asks Congress to expand the review to both river sides across four states from Bellevue to above Red Wing. The service will report on merits, though recommendations remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Park Association
National Park Service
Mississippi River
Secretary of the Interior
Wilbur
Public Lands Committee
House of Representatives
Bellevue
Red Wing
Mississippi
Argo- Gazette
Bridge finished and Narrows next in Elgin area
Bud Boyer completed a temporary Otter creek bridge and plans to widen the narrows east of Elgin. Annual rock slides clog the road each spring, delaying progress until a permanent fix is found. He and his crew will then move to township roads, location to be decided. Mr and Mrs Lehman visited Monona. George Nydegger remained ill early this week, unable to work at the creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Boyer
Otter Creek
Elgin
George Nydegger
Clermont man building aeroplane by spare-time effort
Marvin Johnson of Clermont works on a small monoplane powered by a four cylinder Henderson motorcycle engine. The frame for the two wings nears completion as neighbor Chris Gregerson follows progress, aiding Johnson and planning for an initial test flight with his interest and funds pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Johnson
Clermont
Johnson
Chris Gregerson
Farm Bureau Offers Orchard Spray Service Through State
The Farm Bureau will again provide its orchard spray service with pre spray cards indicating targets and spray mixtures. Extension Service stations statewide monitor insect and disease development to give timely guidance to spraying managers and individuals. Contact the Farm Bureau office to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Office
Cedar Rapids Visitors Noted In Local Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs C O Christ Mr and Mrs L L Kiple Walter Dummermuth and Marie Mosby were all Cedar Rapids visitors Sunday in a brief social notes item from the region.
Political Announcement for Fayette County Candidate
A candidate announces run for representative from Fayette County pending Republican voters decision at the June 1930 primaries. The statement notes candidacy subject to party nominating process and June primary outcome.
Martin Carmichael Seek Republican Sheriff Nomination
Floyd H. Martin of Oelwein and C. C. Carmichael of West Union announce their candidacies for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Fayette County subject to the June 2, 1930 primary voters decision. Both seek the will of the Republican electors at the June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twish
Fayette County
Floyd H. Martin
Oelwein
Iowa
Illyria Community Notes Social Round Up and Events
Monticello residents Rev and Mrs Roy Porter hosted guests at the W L Peters home and area families visited one another including Walter Ash Ed Medberry Shaffer Chapman Lehman and Rothlisberger households. A play Civil Service was staged at St Olaf and Farm Bureau tray weaving drew many ladies. A bridal shower honored Mr and Mrs Roy Heyer of Janesville with numerous locals attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Victor Porter
Monticello
W. L. Peters
Walter Ash
Near West Union
Ed Medberry
Alton Medberry
J. D. Shaffer
Elgin
Jack Shaffer
Fred Rothlisberger
Harlow Chapman
Lamont
Martha Chapman
Ella
Celia Lehman
Walter Rothlisberger
Illyria
Civil Service
St. Olaf
Farm Bureau
Adolph Hanson
Don Cummings
Jake Schaer
John Etter
Arthur Hermen
Sunday Visits Across Local Families
Supper guests and Sunday visitors are listed across several local households. Lena Hunsberger’s family hosted Ruby Bark near Stanley for housework help, while Charles Medberry’s family joined Ed Medberry, and Ray Shaffer hosted Jack Shaffer and sons. Additional calls and social visits occurred at Gehring, Chapman, Strong, Medberry, Rothlisberger, and Foxwell homes around Randalia, Elgin, Cheery Valley, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hunsberger
Ruby Bark
Stanley
Amelia Strong
Chas. Medberry
Ed Medberry
Jack Shaffer
Reynold and
Gerald
Ray Shaffer
Fayette
Ed Gehring
Marie
Chas, Gehring
Leo
Harry
Aden Hanson
Christen Bros
Cheery Valley
Martha Chapman
Delbert
C. L. Chapman
Elgin
Harold Strong
Ed Talcott
Randalia
Fred Burrow
Rex Medberry
Chas. Rothlisberger
Butterfat and vitamin A linked to health defense
Nutrition experts urge daily butterfat intake to build a health reserve against disease. Dr Amy Daniels links low vitamin A from diets of respiratory patients to higher infections, while Nordic studies tie butterfat to lower eye illness. corrections note a misnaming in Elgin items for a local Farm Bureau club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Daniels
State University of Iowa
Daniels
Denmark
Blegvad
Sweden
National Dairy Council
H. C. Sherman
Nutrition Authority
Elgin High School Operetta Sunbonnet Girl At Gym
Elgin students prepare for the operetta Sunbonnet Girl to be staged in the high school gym Friday evening April 4. The event follows recent community gatherings and social visits including Mel Kohler’s Cedar Rapids trip and local families hosting and visiting in Elkader and Town City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin School
Elgin High School
Mel Kohler
Cedar Rapids
Sunbonnet Girl to Open High School Operetta
The Sunbonnet Girl, a hometown favorite, will be produced as the high school operetta and performed at the gymnasium Friday evening, April 4, with students and faculty preparing a lively program for the community.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Narrows
Mrs. L. G. Lehman
Monona
Iclermont
Citizens State Bank
A. D
Total
Capital Stock Surplus Fund
B. J. Baumgartner
W. F. Kohler
Hattie Mackellar
Seal
Max Thoma
Ernest Schori
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
THE
Elgin Echo
R. P. Strauch
Nanional Epitonial Association
SBS ZA
Thore Thompson
Tlyria Township
C. C. Carmichael
West Union
Ladies’ Farm Bureau Club
J. M. Shaffer
J. M. Wilson
Stoehr Drug Co
Edward Schmid
Elkader
J. C. Schmid
Math DeSart
John DeSart
John Falb
EB. L. Morris
Town City
John Jr. Falb
Postville
B. M. Benson
Belva
Josephine Moellerman
Ruth
C. 0.Torkelson
O. H. Larson
Chas. Gruver
Walter Kohler
Harold Greenley
Leo Schori
Jack Dempsey
Iowa Theatre
Independence Hospital
Itchenkooks
Feller
Lgin, Iowa
Meron
Elgin Furniture Store
Boleyn
West Elgin
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