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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1923

Page

5

Fifth and Sixth Grade Food Booklets Spelling Contest

Students in the Fifth and Sixth grades show strong interest in food booklets and a spelling contest between the grades sparks better work. A Bird date award ceremony followed with prizes, a pep meeting led by Dorothy Peeper, and donors thanked. Miss Larrabee of Clermont assisted.

Boys’ Glee Club Leo Rothlisberger Byan Blockhaus Earl Rothlisberger Dorothy Peeper Larrabee Clermont

Civil Service Examination Details for West Union Post Office

The civil service examination will be held in West Union Iowa on Saturday May 12 1923 for the Jolgin post office. Applicants must file Form 2241 with the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington DC and forms 2223 and 2356 contain examination data and places.

West Union Towa Jolgin Civil Service United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. Gj Commission Washington, D. C

Have Ball Cluby Event of the Fooling Al

Have Ball Cluby hosts a light hearted event titled the fooling al with games music and comedy for local residents. Organizers invite families to enjoy playful contests and festive activities. Proceeds go to community programs and youth sports initiatives.

Mrs Christina Hunsberger property sale on Main Street

Besidence for sale closing an estate located on Main Street described as a desirable well located house and lot. Inquiries directed to afford Hunsberger. Nearby fire incident reported at Mrs Ben Schori home where burnt grass was dumped on a manure pile and nearly caused larger damage before being extinguished. Reports note editor H L Griffiths health and bank officials visiting Elgin. Carpenters tools and household effects from T J Greth sold publicly in front of his former home.

Mrs Christina Hunsberger Main Street Hunsberger H. D. Yack H. L. Griffith Etkader Reelster Prairie du Chien J. A. Ericksyn Farmers’ Bavings Bank Clermont Wm. A. Kneeland Elgin Kneeland

Fayette county wins state Farm Bureau debating title

The Fayette County Farm Bureau debating team from Jefferson Township captured the state championship at Ames, defeating Polk County Farm Bureau. Team members Roy A. Bell, EB Shaw, and Mack Kennele Hatch led the Fayette squad with strong negative and affirmative performances across four months of county and statewide contests. Judges included L. V. Carter and A. H. Snyder.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Jefferson Township Ames Polk County Farm Bureau Roy A. Bell EB. Shaw Mack Kenele Hatch Fayette ‘County Harry Andrews Henry Heldman EL Adamson Berg Y & Ars Gta Sileeuss Co- Operative L. V. Carter Fayette County Jefferson Harlan Bien Smithfeld Slyria Farm Bureau

Notice to debtors from Grimm & Buchbach and partners

A notice from Grimm & Buchbach and partners urges all indebted to Ws to settle accounts promptly while continuing cash business. Those unable to pay are asked not to bring work, with the firm signaling firm enforcement. Weibel Mill Company touts Ful-O0-Pep Chick Feed from $3.05 per 100 lbs and up by grade.

Weibel Mill Company Weibel Mil Company

More Money for Courthouse in Payette County

State legislature adds 50000 for Payette County courthouse project. Board of supervisors may use up to half the floated amount from the general fund, current funds total 26000 from old courthouse insurance. Costs to be shared about fifty fifty between West Union residents and the county overall. Land values for plow land drop seventeen percent nationally over three years with varied regional declines.

Payette County Fra Ulich Aoette Board of Supervisors House Blake Newberry Senate West Union

Baptist Church notes Sunday services and events

Sunday services include English at 40 a m and 11 a m Sunday school. Baptism likely after evening service at 6 o'clock. Cordial invitation to all for English language worship. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p m. Choir rehearsal. Remarks that last Sunday’s services were well attended and many speakers have confirmed for the August 14 conference.

Baptist Church Wein

M E Church Notes Invite Service Attendees

Last Sunday services were satisfactory though the pastor’s voice faltered at the evening service. Glen Schori will sing next Sunday morning with special music. Morning worship at 10, Sunday school 11, Epworth League 6 49, evening service 7 30. Thursday prayer 7 30. Wednesday study 4 90. Elgin Ladies Study Club meets Tuesday at Mrs Anderson’s home into April. Refreshments served.

Worning Glen Schori Epworth League Elgin Ladies Hiame Mra. A Abederson Mel Kohler Mise Crane Shiwlir

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