Elgin Iowa council finance actions and ordinances
The Elgin Iowa council examined bills and salaries, approved payables for various officials, and passed several ordinances including Nos. 154 155 and 165 on second and third readings. A board of equalization was formed and adjourned to 8 p m on April 7. C J Harrington, Clerk. Garage Brooms Max Thoma New Wall paper at City Dragstore.
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Reid
Finance Committee
Btoshr & Coy
Shetsiné
Dean
Thoma
Treas
Herrington
Galarys
Bent Age
Telegram
F. Berndt
Blgenptad
Engi
Clermont Street
Centar’ Street
Plesnant Street
Clermont Road
Elgin
Iowa
Higin
Citizens State Bank
Board of Equalization
C. J. Harrington
Max Thoma
City Dragstore
German-born knife-smith dies after health decline
Matthew Roy and Philip, a German-born knife-smith educated in Germany, died after heart failure following an appendicitis operation. He lived in Wikader after 1921, leaving his wife Dora Leuchtenmacher Mnemonry, three sisters in Germany, and grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Evangelical church with Rev. OH Fawke officiating.
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Wikader
Germany
Tate
Evangelical Church
East ‘Ride
OH Fawke
Matilda Peters Pioneer Resident of Clayton County Dies
Matilda Martha Peters born April 2 1836 in Ashland Ohio died April 4 1926 at eighty nine in Illinois? Alay. She and family moved from Ohio to Clayton Iowa then to Cusa County later returning to Clayton. She valued companionship of children and faith in God. Services held April 5 at Illyria Church with Rev. Ernest J Starr officiating. burial in Illyria Cemetery.
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Matilda Martha Peters
Christian
Susan Peters
Ashland County
Ohio
Catherine Ydbrong
Francis Hobbing
Baylor
Lfe
Illyria
Ernest J. Starr
Wadena Church Plans Dedication Services and Guest Invitees
A survey for minivers at the Wadena Community Church ded ication lists invitees including Scott W Staith West Union J C Orth Maynard A F Polk of Volga City William Mitchell Blairatown A C Garston Middletown J E Healey Hazelton and J F Hinkhouse Independence. Not all can attend but several may come for parts of the day. Three services are planned for the last Sabbath of April with a good music program and final touches by mechanics. A cordial welcome is extended for the dedication of The Church by the Bridge.
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West-Union
J. C. Orth
Maynard
A. F
Polk
Volga City
William Mitchell
Blairatown
A. C. Garston
Middletown
J. E. Healey
Hazelton
J. Fo"hinkhouse
Independence
Wadena
Association Seeks Cemetery Lot Dues Before May First
Those with lots in the El Ain cemetery cared for by the association should send their dollar to the secretary treasurer before May 1. Do not wait for further notification but remit promptly. Tile Hanon, Sec-Treas.
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Elain
Tile Hanon
Town Pests The Loafer Achieves Life’s Ambition in Rome
A humorous profile of a town figure nicknamed The Loafer who has avoided work yet claims the goal of excelling by sitting still longer than anyone in town. The piece notes his eccentricity and longevity in one spot as his notable achievement.
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Rome
Churches of Higin Invite Easter Sunday Worship
The churches of Higin invite the public to divine worship on Easter Sunday, emphasizing reverence and communal observance. Services are open to all, with anticipated congregations and seasonal hymns.
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Higin
Bamist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Events
Bamist Church announces a Sunday service in English at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. with a dinner at 12:15 p.m. The Finglish service and baptism follow. An evening Sunday school program is set for April 15 and a prayer meeting on April 16 at 8 p.m. Members are urged to support the missions offering and attend associational meetings April 26-30 with program details to come.
St Pauls M E Church Seeks Easter Eye Offering
The church asks attendees to bring eyes for Lake hospital as part of Easter observances. Morning worship follows with Sunday school at 11 00 and an Easter program by the children. Epworth League meets at 6 45 with the evening service at 7 30 featuring Charles H W Gabriels Easter Cantata Jesus Lives. Ernest J Starr pastor.
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St. Paul’ M. E
Lake's Hospital
Ond
Epworth League
Chas. HW. Gabriel
Jesus Lives
Ernest J. Starr
Barnhouse Obituary Noted Civil War Vet in Beha L
Me here. John A Barnhouse formerly of Higin and Beha area relocated many times from Ohio to farms owned by Ed Bauder and Max Saltsgiver. He served in the Third Town Infantry during the Civil War, later taught in Miller district Elgin, then moved to southern Iowa Mexico and Trinidad Colorado where he died. He was brother of Mrs. Sarah Ogle who also died recently.
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Higin
John A. Bardthouse
Carrell County
Ohio
Ed Bauder
Max Saltsgiver
Third
Town
Miss Dally
Elgin
Mr. Barnhouse
Miller
West Union First Iowa Town To Enter Tourist Federation
The city of West Union became the first municipality in Iowa to register its membership in the newly formed Tourist Service Federation of Iowa. Des Moines Tribune noted on March 24 that the town sent its application, with Mayor Frank Morrison expressing pride in being first. West Union is noted for not bragging about the achievement.
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West Union
Tourist Service Federation of Iowa
Des Moines Tribune
Frank Morrison
Arga- Gazette
Notice of move to Falb garage with Mr Allen
Alfred Stolle announces relocation from Smith garage to Falb garage and collaboration with Mr Allen. He invites old customers to visit the new location and asks about Gordon Hats for Easter and who sells them.
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Smith Garage
Falb
Mr. Allen
Alfred Stolle
Fire at Reb Lehman Farm Near Town
Early Saturday near midnight a fire at the Reb Lehman farm, about 4 12 miles southeast of town, was checked by town firefighters aided by chemical engines and small extinguishers. The blaze damaged two wood piles and a smoke house near the house, costing a year's fuel and summer meat as water supply ran out before prompt rural and town help arrived.
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Reb Lehman Farm
Lehima’s
Lehman
Jerome Yearots
Lehmans
Elgin Cemetery Rules On Grave Height And Maintenance
Notice from the Board of Directors outlines cemetery standards for Elgin lot owners. Graves must not exceed 4 inches above ground level, with sloped sides and no higher than 6 inches. no abrupt jet sides. shrubs and plants prohibited on graves. horses and teams restricted to driveways.
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Elgin Cemetery
Board of Directors
His Pedigree Misfits In Employment Tale
A stranger arrives in the city seeking work in a factory or office and is told singing is his only notable skill. An employment manager asks for information about an applicant and receives a reply praising lineage but noting clerical skills are required for the job.
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Bo. Ejety
Mn. J
Tianager
Road Patrol Graders Begin Work In Fayette County
Two new combination graders mounted on Fordson tractors arrived at Fayette County roads. Rubber tired units were set up at Field and Warren Garage and soon will patrol routes from Oelwein and West Union. Walter Steward and Lionel Weston named as patrol operators.
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Ory
West Union
Fordsen
Fayette County
Field
Warren Parage
Oelwein
Walter Steward
Oelweil
Lionel Weston
Wort
Arso Gazette
Postville Fans Talking Baseball
The Herald notes Postville may field a Little Eight League team this season with strong local talent. A recent meeting produced no firm decision on organization. another gathering is expected to finalize plans for the coming season.
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the Herald
Postville
Peason
Ball Boys
Residents visit relatives from multiple Iowa towns
Roy Benington and wife drove from Volga City Monday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bhatter. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Young and family arrived Tuesday from Cedar Rapids for a few days with Mrs. Young's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Capper.
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Roy Benington
Volga City
J. D. Bhatter
C. L. Young
Cedar Rapids
School News Frat Grades Progress and Easter Projects
The article reports on elementary grades showing progress with Easter crafts such as clay bunnies, students resuming after vacations, new enrollments in sixth grade, and reentries. It notes a donated scale set from the Red Cross, a monthly weighing day, staff travel to events, and the baseball team's spring preparations for an April 17 opener at Scott Field against Sumner High.
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Hayter
Hazel Gage
Thurssday
Irene Walsworth
Richard Wiltsie
Dale DeSart
Lewis Thomas
Red Cross Assa
Crowe
Cedar Rapids
Arons
Randalla
Nemo
Misa Gresther
Rowley
Harrington
Green
Mer. Regus
Chicago
Scort Field
Elgin
Sumner High
Topp
Gehring
Kiple
Oleson
May attendees praised as two exhibitions raise funds
Attendance at events produced over 60090 dollars for gymnastic and music funds. Miss Wyth and Miss Schori were congratulated for efforts while students were thanked for their diligence. Senior and faculty banquet noted along with G A A activities and a basketball season preview.
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Wyth
Miss Schori
Che Ddutor Gluss
G. A. A. Wit Sone
Questa
Siok Fey
Potato Rewards For Rural Pupils In County Program
About ten pupils in Bayon receive a peck of potatoes as prizes for high marks in a rural exams program on history and culture. Winners include Ruth Schweinler, Howard Shuaffer, Leh Pritchard, Kenneth Baldwin, Leo Everett, Thelma Green, Arthur Larsen, Clarence Ward, Richard Jones, Leona Welsh from Vlyria and Pleasant Valley townships with top ranks among 615 students.
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Tio Prentise
Tountys
Ulyria
Pleasant Valley
Vlyria
Ruth Sehwenler
Howard Shuaffer
Leh Pritchard
Kenneth Baldwin
Leo Everett
Thelma Green
Arthur Larsen
Clarence Ward
Richard Jones
Leona. Welsh
Pleasant Valley Township
Elizabeth Jacob
Elizabeth McMillan
Lewis Bartlett
Herschel Rolfs
Howard Royle
Dannie Lehman
Road effort urged near Elgin and Gunder
A prominent farmer between Elgin and Gunder urges Pleasant Valley and Marion townships to unite for a better road from Gunder to Elgin. County supervisors and engineers plan this year’s road work, stressing the project must be pushed with local participation to proceed.
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Elgin
Gunder
Pleasant Valley
Marion
Koow
Athena
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Wadena Community Church
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Vic
Christ
Tuwerlig
Ga'pound
Peaster
I. “Pather
Paradise
Easter
Fuent Reb Lehman Farm
Brien Bhie
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