Elgin Welcomes Large Vocational School Visit
Twenty nine invited schools were asked to send seniors to Elgin for a senior vocational school day. About 350 students and guests attended, with 287 registered despite a crowded registration table. Responding schools included Alpha Arlington Clermont Elkader Elkport Fayette Farmersburg Guttenberg Hawkeye Luana McGregor Monona Oran Postville Randalia Stanley Volga City Wadena Waucoma West Union and Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Alpha
Arlington
Clermont
Elkader
Elkport
Fayette
Farmersburg
Guttenberg
Hawkeye
Luana
McGregor
Monons
Oran
Postville
Randalia
Stanley
Volga City
Wadena
Waucoma
West Union
Waterville
J.J. Snyder
Eva Mae Frieden
John D. Clinton
A. 8. Tousley
Waukon
H. N. Wolf
Elgin
Julia Pitzeberger
Waterloo
Atty. Sharp
H. K. Bennett
Des Moines
G. H. Lee
Bruce Gates
Gates
Risse
St. Ansgar
Kuempel
Julia Pitzenberger
L. G. Meyer
A. S. Tousley
Waukon R. &5S
Town Liquor Commission Remits $50,000 to State Treasury
The Town Liquor Control Commission sent a $50,000 check to State Treasurer Leo J. Wegman on April 15, part of a monthly remittance plan totaling $250,000 this year. This marks the fifth similar payment since February 1 to help reduce the state tax levy on real estate.
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Town Liquor Control Commission
Leo J. Wegman
The
Liquor Commission
Organize Young Republican Club in Mayette County
An informal meeting in Oelwein organized a Mayette County Young Republican Club. Temporary officers were chosen, and a Fayette town hall meeting on Thursday April 23 at 3 p m was set to launch a permanent group. Officers include Chairman Raph Mock, Secretary Harold Van Denover, and Publicity Chairman L D Parker.
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Mayette County
Young Republican Club
Oelwein
Town Hall
Fayette
Raph Mock
Harold van Denover
L. D. Parker
Des Moines
Lehman Hardware Modernizes Elgin Store Front
G L Lehman of Lehman Hardware updates Elgin business block with new front design featuring long deep show windows and a single door. The change follows recent improvements by Grimm and Hellum and signals a trend toward enhanced storefronts on business row.
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L G. Lehman
Lehman Hardware
Elgin
Niente Teant
Hines
Lehman
Grimm & Hellum Mace
Dust Control Proposal by Arlington Man
Arlington resident W. El Anderson suggested using calcium chloride known as Dowflake to dust proof streets of Elgin. He cites cheaper cost and better dust settling than oil spraying, noting neighboring towns have had success and that the county engineer recommended it years ago.
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W. EL Anderson
Arlington
Anderson
A. D. Finch
Elgin
Elgin High Grads Continue on Honor Roll
Elgin High graduates Helen Rothlisberger and Hazel Rothlisberger are among 85 Elgin state teachers college winter term honor roll inductees, earning top or near top averages. Dean M J Nelson reported a 14 hour course load with a 5.33 GPA threshold, noting two students carried 15 hours with 3.66 points.
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Helen
Hazel Rothlisberger
Hlgin
Towa State Teachers College
Dence
Elgin High School
Fayette CQ Medics Entertained Here
Fayette County Medical Association held its April meeting in Zlgin with Dr. H. H. Wolf as host. A 6:30 dinner at the hotel preceded the business session. Present were Doctors Galvin Gallagher Lehigh Risk Thyne Wassom of Oelwein Mercer Moon of West Union W. E. and J. Walsh of Hawkeye and Carr of Clermont.
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Fayette County Medical Association
Zlgin
H. H. Wolf
Galvin
Gallagher
Lehigh
Risk
Thyne
Wassom
Oelwein
Mercer
Moon
West Union
W. E. and
J. Walsh
Hawkeye
Carr
Clermont
Rev G C Heide Dies After Short Illness
Rev. G. C. Heide passed away last Thursday and burial services were held at Gaylord Kansas on Sunday. He was brother in law to Mrs. Roza Muehters thaler and Katie Bauman of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barnhart of Postville called at the H. B. Steele home Tuesday to see their daughter who is ill.
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G. C. Heide
Gaylord
Kan
Roza Muehtesthaler
Katie Bauman
This Cay
Geo. Barnhart
Postville
H. 8. Steele
Work progresses on new service station
Foundation work and driveway paving accompany the erection of a new service station led by Lerch with a sizable crew. Underground work is the master part of the job and is nearly tamped with pumps able to be installed on short notice.
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F. D. Welch
Not Trespassing at Park Seeding Underway
Park grounds are being seeded and will be off limits until further notice. Do not cut across, use alleys, and children should use alternate playgrounds until the ground is settled. Park Committee notes.
Home Talent Play Friday Night at Local School Auditorium
Community notice invites attendance at a Friday event featuring a home talent play titled Gerald Lehm. The fundraiser supports a local cause as the show runs in the high school auditorium Friday April 24. Actors from the community perform in a charity evening.
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Igh Sethoal Auditorium
Gerald Lehm
Dusty Center Street Triggers Elgin Residents Calls
Residents of Elgin demand action on Center Street dust caused by traffic. Uptowners fear lime dust returns this summer. The issue recalls a prior settlement that reduced cost and emissions, prompting calls for a similar affordable fix.
Hutvermakers at Elgin Today
Makers of section 1 and their will meet at Elgin for the regular monthly season. Hosts are Louis Lehman George Nydegger and Fleet Frieden and the Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. About 70 visitors expected. Meeting at the creamery for scoring contests. banquet at St Pauls M E church with talks. A dance in the evening and many may stay for it. The buttermakers are the third group to be entertained at Elgin this week and will be welcomed by townspeople.
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Elgin
Louis Lehman
George Nydegger
Fleet Frieden
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Lehman
St. Paul's M. E
Elgin Grows As Northeast Iowa Convention City
Elgin promotes itself as a convention city by hosting a string of visiting groups. On Monday seniors from 21 northeast Iowa towns arrived, Tuesday doctors met, and today buttermakers gathered. Next Tuesday the Legion is due, keeping the town busy but welcoming visitors who hope to return.
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Das
Iowa
Elgin
Java
Legion
Community meeting earns school praise and ideas
Residents voiced strong support for the school noting it was well worthwhile and provided many good ideas and information. interviewees agreed on holding the event annually as a valuable effort.
Suit in Fayette County Over Insurance Claim Forged
Mrs. Ethel Hovey sues Firemen's Fund Insurance with Judge H. Taylor directing a verdict for 81 277 in Fayette County. The fragmentary report notes the trial posture and a court directive last Tuesday.
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Ethel Hovey
Firemen’s Fund
H.&. Taylor
Fayette
Busy hatchery steps into mass production cadence
Capper Hatchery expands activity with production cycles near 500000 chicks every 21 days. About a dozen workers manage orders, shipping, and inquiries, keeping the office busy while handling complex tasks.
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Cappers
Biuch
Capper
Manuzer
Brodie
Religious Play at Baptist Church Sets Show for April
A religious drama titled The Rock will be presented at First Baptist Church on Sunday April 26 at 7 45 pm. The production features a three act format with actors portraying Peter and other biblical figures. Organizers invite the community to attend and support the program.
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Ton Peter
Boem
Een
County Legion Meeting in Elgin April 28 Entertainment Planned
The County Legion gathers in Elgin Tuesday evening April 28 with three drum corps from Etkader Gelwein and Independence, Elgin’s Little German Band and a girls trio. Speakers Wes Henke Mason City state commander and Paul Smith Independence will discuss Legion topics. A lunch and big dance follow the program.
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Elgin
Te Legion
Etkader
Gelwein
Independence
Wes” Henke
Mason City
Digtvick
Paul Smith
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Young Democrats Meet at West Union
The Young Democratic Club of Fayette county met last Thursday evening at West Union for their April session. A pot luck supper was served at 6:30 in the courthouse dining room, members bringing favorite dishes. The program began at 8 with three selections by Archibald Sowden. Music was by the Elgin Little German Band. Officers elected: President L. H. McGonigle, Vice President Mrs. John Balk Jr, Secretary Louis B. Smith, Treasurer Laurence Knudtson. Delegates named to the state convention at Davenport on May 13: G. J. Mosby, Laurence Knudtson, Leo Schori. Elgin attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Max Thoma, Mr. and Mrs. Max Hunsberger, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Christ, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Mosby, M. Zurbriggen, Ern Baumgartner, Laurence Knudtson, and Floyd Knudtson.
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Young Democratic Club
Fayette County
West Union
Court House
Archibald Sowden
Elgin Little German Band
L. H. McGonigle
Oelwein
John Balk, Jr
G. J. Mosby
M. Zurbriggen
Ern Baumgartner
Laurence Knudtson
Floyd Knudtson
Olson Home Gets New Roof
The Ole J. Olson home at the east end of Center Street is receiving a new covering this week. Albert Friederich and Joe Baumgartner began work Tuesday morning and have made good progress so far.
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Ole J. Olson
Eaub
Center Street
Albert Friederich
Joe Baumgartner
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Elgin High
Heide
Post
Hutvermakers
Sudge
Mrs. Wovey
Echo
Baptist Church
Northeast Iowa
Cae Aren
Waukon Republican-Standard
County Legion
Young Democrats
West
Olson
S.S. Great Western
Ak ‘Atlantic
Trish
Guallelma Marconi
Radia
Tripoli
United States Navy
Napoteon
Elbe
Sundbach
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