Elgin Pupils Rank Well in Contest
Elgin high school pupils excelled at the district commercial contest with three Elgin teams placing highly. In novice typing Elgin ranked third in accuracy and sixth in speed among fifteen schools including Aurora Calmar Decorah Guttenberg Os son Ossian Postville Strawberry Point Water ville. Elgin’s novice typing team consisted of Margaret Crider Ernestine Benson and Bessie Grimm. In novice shorthand Elgin was represented by Ethel Thoman Margaret Crider and Bessie Grimm, with the team averaging 85 percent to Monona’s 91. The amateur typing team of Robert Kohler Ellen Stillman and Gladys Butikofer placed fourth, and the same trio also competed in amateur shorthand. The article notes Elgin’s strong commercial department and mentions a new personal typing course next year and hopes to enter similar contests again. The senior class plans a three-act farce play May 6 titled Its Great to be Crazy with a large cast and multiple staff roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwe
Aurora
Calmar
Decorah
Elgin
Guttenberg
Lartising
Marquette
McGregor
Monona
Oelwein
Sacred Heart School
Ossian
Postville
Strawberry Point
Waterville
Robert Kohler
Ellen Stillman
Gladys Butikefer
Bennie Brown
Clarence Haas
aJndy Jenks
Georgia Grimes
Andy Hunter
Kenneth
Schori Armour
Vielbrock
Arvey Berg
Wigglesworth
Lillian Nelson
Nina Truesdale
Arlene Schoen
Phyla Truesdale
Betty Wenger
Harlow Truesdale
Thomas Powell
van Sneeze
Sylvia Stewart
Louise Evans
Stefano de Piccolo la Cornettie
Adam Addamms
Dale Patterson
Joe McMoriarty
James Hermen
Gladys Butikofer
Maxine Hunsberger
Mil‘dred Butikofer
Helen Dennler
Three Inch Rainfall Here Saturday
Three inches of rain fell here last Friday night and Saturday. The rainfall through the night was light but on Saturday afternoon it came in torrents and in a little less than two hours, two inches of rain was recorded. There was considerable washing in newly worked fields but outside of this no other damage was reported.
Two Elgin Teachers Resign Their Positions
Two Elgin teachers, Heleen Scholz and R C Jorgenson, have resigned contracts for next year. Scholz, a primary teacher from Guttenberg, leaves to marry Howard Roberts of Waterloo in June. Jorgenson, longtime Elgin music English and literature teacher, is departing. his role will be filled by Lulu Francisco of Oelwein, a grade school music teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Heleen Scholz
R. C. Jorgenson
Miss Scholz
Guttenberg
Howard Roberts
Waterloo
WMT
Rudy
Luther College
Minneapolis
Jorgenson
Lulu Francisco
Oelwein, Wie
Our Banner Paid In Advance Subscriber
Herman Hinderman of Fairfax Minnesota showed his Echo subscription ahead to December 1 1940 during a visit. Nearest rivals include Asbjorn Olson of Elgin at November 1 1940 and Rob Gehring of Kenmare North Dakota at August 1 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hinderman
Fairfax
Berg Improves After Gall Stone Operation
F R Berg is improving nicely following an operation for gall stones at Luther hospital in Eau Claire Wisconsin a week ago Saturday Mrs Lulu Schmid reported to Mrs Berg who is with her husband Nothing was said about bringing him home Mrs Edwin Anderson and Frederick who were in Eau Claire after her father's operation have returned to their Iowa Falls home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Berg
Luther Hospital
Eau Claire
Wis
Lulu Schmid
Berg
Edwin Anderson
Frederick
Iowa Falls
Mabel Frieden Rehired at Tripoli School
Mabel Frieden, a Tripoli high school teacher, has been rehired with a $10 per month salary increase and plans to remain in Tripoli. She joined Tripoli mid last year after leaving Floyd when a better position arose and the local board approved her release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Frieden
Tripoli
Floyd
Erickson Estate Sale Planned Near Clermont Farm
Samuel Mosby as executor will close out the Erickson estate this Saturday at the Clermont area farm. The list of property is printed in the Echo today. A cradle roll party was held at the Baptist church last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. F C Muehle overseeing as cradle roll superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mosby
Qcline Erickson
Clermont
Echo
Tthe Baptist Church
F. C. Muehle
Thaler
Concert at Gunder Church by Marion church choir
A concert will be presented at Marion Lutheran church Sunday April 24 at 8 p.m. by the Marion church choir of twenty seven members. They perform mixed quartets duets girls quartets male chorus bass obligato and solos with some members singing parts for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lutheran Church
Marion Church Choir
Easter Concert Spirit Brightens Community Gospel
The piece opens with a hymn and moves through songs about birth life crucifixion and tomb and resurrection. The program contrasts paths to Jesus and ruin and promises Heaven at His right hand. We invite the public to attend and support concert work with a silver collection directed by Mrs Henry Vellersven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Paradise
Henry Vellersven
Boies Capper in Serious Condition
Boies Capper of Postville became seriously ill Sunday evening after a heart attack. A blood clot in the heart placed him in critical condition. A Rochester specialist was called Wednesday as he rested easier. outcome of the consultation was not learned. Sisters Mrs. C. L. Young of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Potter of Oklahoma were notified and expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies Capper
Postville
Rochester
Minn
Capper
C. L. Young
Cedar Rapids
Potter
Oklahoma
Playground Needed for Elgin Children Request
Elgin residents urge a centrally located playground after a dozen youths played catch on streets and sidewalks last Saturday. Cars endangered players and a rubber ball damaged William Miller’s large neon sign, prompting the Community Club to consider a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Wm. Miller
Dennier and Lehman Wedding in Elgin Parsonage
Louise Dennier daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Dennier of Elgin and Jacob Lehman son of Tofield Lehman of Elgin were married Saturday morning at 10 in the M E parsonage with Rev J J Snyder as officiant. Attended by Mr and Mrs Walter Butikofer. Wedding dinner at bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside with the Dennier family while Lehman works as a painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Dennier
Jake Denniler
Elgin
Jacob Lehman
Tofield Lehman
M. E. Parsonage
J. J. Snyder
Walter Butikofer
J. J. ‘Shyder
Sven Ane
Ucating
Elgin’ Opera House
Lehman
Jake Dennier
Mr. Lehman
Autoist Rescues Injured Woman From Overturned Car
Lawrence Bockenstedt stopped to lift a car from over Mrs. William Peterson, 22, pinned underneath after an overturn near West Union. Five broken ribs and a punctured lung reported. She lay under the vehicle about 18 minutes before help arrived, nearly suffocated and turning cold. The Peteson family farmed near West Union. Ruth Thompson, a rural teacher, was en route to Iowa City to visit their mother in surgery at the University hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
William Peterson
Lawrence Bockenstedt
Bockenstedt
Advertising as a Vital Force Highlighted at Des Moines Bank Meet
At the fifth annual meeting of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines held at Hotel Fort Des Moines on Saturday, John W. Ladd urged stockholders to view advertising not as an expense but as a vital force. He headed the advertising and business development division of the United States Building and Loan League in Chicago, among seven afternoon speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines
John W. Ladd
United State Building and Loan League
Chicago
Progress Club meet hosts fourteenth member review lineup
Margaret Davis hosted the Progress Club at the M. V. Kiple home Monday evening with fourteen members present. Davis reviewed A Daughter of the Samurai by Sugimoto and Gladys Yearous reviewed Vaga bonding Down the Andes by Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Davis
Progress Club
M. V. Kiple
Miss Davis
Sugimoto
Gladys Yearous
Frank
Clayton County Women's Achievement Day Planned in Elkader
The annual Clayton County Women's Achievement Day is set for Thursday, April 28 at the Elkader opera house. It features 12 township booths and a demonstration on Clothing for Little Folks led by county chairman Mrs. Joel Clark of Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Elkader Opera House
Joel Clark
Elkader
Capper Adds to Hatchery Capacity with New Incubators
Capper's Hatchery owner Chas Capper ordered two Robbins incubators of 32 000 capacity from Denver. They will raise total capacity to 800 000 per three weeks once installed at the Capper home barn. Two new office helpers Gladys Hanson and Helen Dummermuth will handle circulars. four in office plus Capper. 1938 banner season despite poultry scarcity and cheaper feeds driving growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Capper
Capper
Denver
Colorado
Cappers
Gladys Hanson
Helen Dummermuth
Legion and Auxiliary to Meet in Fayette
The Legion and Auxiliary gather in Fayette on Tuesday evening April 26. State vice commander L E Clark of Iowa City will speak on We Caught the Torch. Fourth district committeewoman Dora James of Thornton will discuss child welfare. Other district officers from outside the county may attend with talks, business sessions, lunch and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xtette
The
Legion
Fayette
L. E. Clark
Iowa City
Dora James
Thornton
H. M
Red) Gaunitz
Lansing
O'Brien
McGregor
Tom Tracy
Manchester
Ation
Fay
Minnesota Folks Visit Local Relatives
The Herman Hinderman family of Fairfax Minnesota drove here Saturday and visited until Monday evening with numerous relatives in the Cheery Valley district. Mrs Hinderman was formerly Bertha Frieden, daughter of the late Ben Frieden. The Hindermans live in south central Minnesota where crops include flax and resemble local farming. Weather and moisture are favorable there this year for early cropping and all seeding is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hinderman
Fairfax
Minn
Cheery Valley
Hinderman
Bertha Frieden
Ben Frieden
Hindermans
Minnesota
Echo want ads sell sows in two weeks
Alf Jacob said his Saturday want ad for sows drew immediate buyers. The Echo want ads are praised for quickly pairing sellers with buyers, proving effective for surplus stock and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Jacob
Echo
Lois Dean Returns Home From San Luis Obispo Care Home
Lois Dean arrived home Sunday after several months in the J. F. Bailey home at San Luis Obispo California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Dean
J. F. Bailey
San Luis Obis Po California
Elgin Citizens Seek Finish on East Road Project
Elgin residents urged Fayette county supervisors to finish the Elgin Gander road segment, about one mile, adding sixy foot bridge work to prevent flood isolation. County officials promised to investigate, with rain delaying site visits but optimism high for completion within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
West Union
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
Elgin-Gander Road
Thompson
Gilbert‘son
Lower Elgin
Fayette
Clayton
Dog Sets Fire Alarm In Home Kitchen
Mrs. Schweitzer warmed a chick box on the stove in the kitchen then forgot it. The family dog barked and alerted her, the box ignited the rug, a blaze spread but was quickly controlled. The dog’s timely warning averted a worse outcome with a single exit through the kitchen stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Schweitzer
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Mr. Jorgenson
Miss Wegner
Lewis Butikofer
Kathryn Strauch
Lorence Muehlethaler
Supt. Roberts and
Paul Tate
Gunder Church
Boies
Dennier—Lehman
Clayton Co
Wome
Legion and Auxiliary
Ares
Wacerisen
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Columbus
Paul Revere
Baltimore
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