Mrs Simpson Resigns to Seek County Recorder Nomination
Mrs George Simpson, after nearly 11 years as Fayette county deputy recorder, resigned March 31 to enter the June primary for county recorder. Helen Seedorff of Arlington becomes deputy recorder. Johnson will seek recertification. Equities docket for April includes numerous foreclosures, Partition suits, quieting titles, and injunctions across Fayette and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simpson
Fayette County
A. E. Johnson
Simpson
Johnson
Helen Seedorff
Arlington
Elsie E. Smith
Oscar Hangartner
Raymond J. Witt
Jackson Junction
West Union
Justice of the ‘Peace
Low Berkey
Grand Jury
Minnie Hangartner
Postville
Iowa
Ny Equity
Fred Mishler
Earl Dixon
Alwein
Laura R. Henderson
M. V. Henderson Jr
Lydia Schmidt
A. A. Robertson
Hawkeye
M. W. Henderson III
Mr. Henderson
W. H. Antes
Edith I. Hoyt
Charles G. Messenger
Auburn Township
Leon R. Layton
Edith L. Koehler
Bessie Smith
Oelwein
Fayette Lota
Smithfield
M. O' Cooney
State of Iowa
James Jackson
M. M. Cooney
Elgin Men Attend Monona Masonic Club Meeting
About 250 Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Club members gathered in Monona last Friday for the second meeting since the group formed. Davenport’s Brother Realf Ottenon delivered an inspirational address, followed by Monona talent, a social hour, and lunch. attendees from Elgin included A M Weibel John Falk Samuel Mozley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Monons
Northeast
Iowa
A.M. Weibel
John Falk
Samuel Mozley
R. P. Strauch
Hang Winkler
L. B. Carter
C. J. Harrington
Roy DeSart
Max Thome
Fred ©. Muehilethaler
Fred Kohler
Mel Kohler
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Albert Schori
T. W. Doan
Benson Club forms for Benson in Fourth Iowa district
An enthusiastic group gathered in Elkader court room last Tuesday to launch a Benson for Congress club. Nearly half of Clayton County townships were represented by active Republicans pledging support and planning an active campaign for Senator Benson’s bid.
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Charles A. Benagn
Congress
Iowa
Elkader
Benson
Clayton County
Inent
Injuries In Auto Crash Fatal To Randalia Man
Charles Dudley Varney filling station operator and Randalia garage proprietor was fatally injured in a Sunday night crash near Independence. He died at 1 a m Monday at an Independence hospital after a second crash earlier that evening near Urbana. The Warner car struck a vehicle carrying Lloyd Handt Jack Miller Mrs Olin Handt and Grace Clayton. all were unhurt. No inquest will be held. The body was taken to Randalia for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dudley Varney
Randalia
Independence
Warner
Urbana
Lloyd Handt
Jack Miller
Olin Handt
Grace Clayton
Marion and St Olaf Services This Month
Church notices list Easter week and spring services for Marion and St Olaf Chapel. Norway and Marion host English communion and Norse rites on several dates. April 6, 1a, 17, 18 mark key services including Good Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
First Lutheran
McGregor
Marion
St. Olaf Chapel
Iowa Study Club Meeting Reports Author Ruth Snyder
S J Strandford pastor notes the Iowa program study club met at Mrs Leo Schori’s home for the third from last meeting of the year. April 16 will host at Mrs Frank Mack with final meeting at Mrs W C Falk. Ruth Snyder discusses an Iowa author. Georgia Strauch reviews The Bonney Family. Hattie McKellar presents Know Your Own State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Ioe
Gira Ata
Tesday
Leo Schori
Frank Mack
W. C. Falk
Iowa News
Towa
Ruth Snyder
Bonney
Georgia Strauch
Olak
Hattier McKellar
Late snow helps soil for spring work
A four inch snowfall Monday night put moisture into the dry ground aiding spring field work. The section lacks Chicago's deeper snow, travelers report slippery dirt roads that quickly dried as the moisture was absorbed.
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Chicago
Legion and Auxiliary Host Children’s Party in Elgin
The Elgin Legion and Auxiliary invite all children of World War veterans to a party at Elgin Town Hall on Saturday April 5 from 2 to 5 p m. Mothers are welcome but not required. It is the first party of this kind in Elgin and organizers urge strong attendance for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion and Auxiliary
Elgin Town Hall
Elgin
F. R. Berg
F. R. Schneider
Rochester
Schneider
Milbank
South Dakota
Albert Schori
Georgia Mae Schori
Masonic School of Instruction to Be Held Friday
J H Cline of West Union will visit as officer at the Masonic school of instruction to be held here Friday August 4. Afternoon session starts at one o'clock in the afternoon and the evening session at 7:30. Refreshments to follow the evening meeting. All officers and as many members as possible are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cline
West Union
Masonic School of Instruction
Echo Schedule to Prevent Conflicts Among Groups
The Echo proposes a shared events schedule to prevent clashes from overlapping dates. Schools churches lodges and clubs are invited to list upcoming events so communities can reference planned activities and avoid financial or scheduling conflicts.
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Echo
Entertain at Five Hundred by Schoris
Ernestine and Geraldine Schori hosted a five hundred party at their home last Friday evening. Leo Schori and Mae Harrington won the men’s and ladies’ high scores respectively, with a guest list including C. C. Christ, G. H. Falk, C. B. Schori, H. W. Falb, and others. attendees hailed from Postville, Chicago, and Marquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine
Geraldine Schori
Leo Schori
Mae Harrington
Messrs. and Mesdames
C. C. Christ
G. H. Falk
C. B. Schori
H. W. Falb
G. J. Mosby
W. C. Falb
L. L. Kiple
F. L. Sires
Leo
Paving on No 18 West to Begin at This End
The No 18 West paving from West Union to No 102 will start at the West Union end for local convenience. The east segment from West Union to Postville will begin at Postville, with stockpile placement starting immediately. Booth and Olson of Sioux City hold the west contract and will bring the outfit this week, reported engineer E. L. Morrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
No. 102
Catef
Hawkeye
Postville
Booth & Olson
Sioux City
E. L. Morrin
Argo-Gazette
Freak pig with unusual anatomy displayed near Elgin
Asbjorn Olson of east of Elgin sent a bizarre freak pig to town on Tuesday morning. The creature had one large head and eight legs, starting with two fore legs before branching into two bodies with rear extremities in place. The pig was found dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbjorn Olson
Elgin
Elgin Poultry Co Seeks Top Quality Eggs and Help Wanted
The Elgin Poultry Co offers higher payments for No 1 eggs and urges producers to provide clean nests gather often four cook place storage and market twice or thrice weekly to keep prices strong Bring your eyes in and watch them candied Phone 56 Ed Hanson Mer.-a The Echo offers free work and help registration to connect employers with job seekers Mia Finke and Ervin Phillips visiting Elgin from Volga CityWednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Poultry Co
Ed Hanson
Mer
A New Vote Record Band Tax Wins Out
In a record town election 291 votes were cast with six council seats decided. Wards chose QO P Stoehr Ern Schori C O Torkelson M V Kiple H W Falk for the six spots and Weibel Thoma Capper Kohler swept other posts. The band tax passed, yielding nearly 200 dollars for a town band fund. officers sworn in at the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Capper Wos
H. W. Falb
QO. P. Stoehr
Ern Schori
C. O. Torkelson
M. V. Kiple
M. Kenney
H. W. Falk
C. O. Torkelaon
Weibel
Max Thoma
F. L. Capper
Mel Kohler
Tha
Echo repeats policy on charging for event publicity
The Echo reiterates that it will charge regular advertising rates for advance publicity of socials socials church suppers dances and similar entertainments. It explains that paid events incur costs from groceries hall rent orchestra electricity and payrolls and the newspaper must be paid for advertising space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Regular meeting and spring house-cleaning notice
On April 9 the regular meeting will feature instructor Grace Layton with instruction starting at 2:00. Officers must attend promptly. A dinner will be served at 6:30, members to supply their own china and silver. Monday afternoon, April 7, is the date for spring house-cleaning at the chapter rooms. helpers are requested to attend. Worthy Matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Layton
Sdate
Bible Class Meeting At Mrs Reichert Home
The Bible class of the M. E. Sunday school will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Reichert's home. The program includes song, class devotional by Mrs. Reichert, roll call, selected reading by Mrs. L. B. Carter, and other items. Minutes and collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sunday School
Fred Reichert
Reichert
L. B. Carter Bird
F. R. Berg
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Ruroden Dies Soon After Birth
Tillman Ruroden infant son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Ruroden died about nine hours after birth. The baby was buried at Gunder cemetery on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman Ruroden
Adolph Ruroden
Gunder
Masons Entertained O. E. 8 in Elgin Evening
Nearly 150 attended a joint Masons and Eastern Stars event in Elgin on Wednesday. The program opened with band music, featured Miss Oelberg of Oelwein and Dr Roy DeSart displaying lightning calculations. An extended visit and card games followed with a cafeteria lunch, and guests urged such gatherings to occur more often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Masons
Miss Oelberg
Oelwein
Roy DeSart
Elgin urged to move creamery bridge west and fix Lutra access
J. J. Phillips suggested relocating Elgin's creamery bridge to the west side to replace the Otter creek crossing. The east end bridge could serve Lutra, and a short road tweak could remove two blind corners in the southwest area. Prompt action is urged to prevent loss of the Lutra crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Phillips
Elgin
Otter Creek
Lutra
Postville Hospital Clinic Eye Ear Nose Throat Visit
The eye ear nose and throat clinic of Postville hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon April 8 Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Simpson
T. C. Markly
Jess Markley
Wadena
A. C. Peterson
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Hulda S. Peterson
Putnam Township
Lane & Wateraman
B. H. Estey
L. A. Andrew
State of Town
Clermont State Bank
State Bank For
Margaret Herachinger Myers
Lvell
N. McMasters
Auburn
Lulu Lucille Ashbaugh Stoner
Ross Ashbaugh
Andrew J. Haas
L. G. Alcorn
E. H. Estey
Anna Jensen
Fremont Township
Royal Union Life Insurance Co
William Hook
Adaline A. Graham
R. N. Darnall
Jannette Darnall
State Bank of West Union
Union Township
Madge Wherry
Clermont
State Bank
Pleasant Valley Township
W. H. Anton
Monona
Benson” Club
Marion and ST. Olaf Services
S. J. Strandford
Legion and Auxiliary TO Have Children’s Party
Enyloyer
Interey
Mia
Ella Finke
Ervin Phillips
Volga City
Masons
O. E
Postville Hospital Clinic
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