Liberty Loan drive faces slow start in Pleasant Valley
Local editor notes subcriptions to the Liberty Loan are lagging but expects Pleasant Valley to exceed its quota of 58 400 dollars. Pride in supporters’ past wins, calls to invest 3 3-4 percent and tax exempt notes backed by the government. Also includes corn for sale, local visits, and thank you notes from Nancy Baldwin at University Hospital.
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Hugh Patterson
Liberty Loan Committee
Pleasant Valley
Home Guard
School Notes From Town City and Elgin Area
Miss Meek spent part of her vacation in Town City. Elizabeth Grimm visited in the High School Tuesday. A telephone was installed in the school house last week. Eden Welber was absent Monday forenoon. Louisa Meyer is now talking up work in the seventh grade. Laura Wells visited in the second primary the last part of the week before vacation. Exam results the week before vacation were satisfactory in most classes. The Girls Basket Ball Team had sap shot pictures taken Tuesday moon. Most pupils are back after one week of vacation. There are now only all weeks left of this school year. Tuesday evening the High School societies played baseball, Charles defeating Shakcaristos 4 to 3. The 5th grade agriculture class took a field trip Tuesday, studying soil conditions between Elgin and Clermont. All High School classes had a picnic supper Tuesday evening. Supt. Moore and Dr. Hadael went to Fayette Monday to hire a mathematics and history teacher for next year. Miss Florence, a member of this year’s class, was chosen. The school yard was raked Tuesday afternoon. Pupils were served sandwiches by domestic science girls. The eighth grade graduating class consists of twelve members: Dorothy Gilson, Ethel Rennison, Agnes King, Betty Anderson, Mary Patterson Donald Gilson, Nicklaus Tennison, Margaret Yenney, Edith Frieden, Celia Miller, Harriet Mosby and George Gilson.
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Miss Meek
Elizabeth Grimm
Eden Welber
Louisa Meyer
Laura Wells
Charles
Caristos
Elgin
Clermont
Moore
Hadael
Fayette
Florence
Dorothy Gilson
Ethel Rennison
Agnes King
Betty Anderson
Mary Patterson
Donald Gilson
Nicklaus Tennison
Margaret Yenney
Edith Frieden
Celia Miller
Harriet Mosby
George Gilson
Victory Program at M B church April 26 program
The Young Peoples Community Reading Club invites all to a Saturday program at 8 pm in the M B church. No admission but 16 cents for refreshments after the program. Featured are a song America audience invocations, a one act play Lest we Forget with named characters, and talks including Postmaster T J Capper.
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Young Peoples’ Community Reading Club
Aif
M. B
America
Galer Song
Iowa
Peter Gregg
Teres Eee Charley Grover
Burnard
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Roswell County
Ceey
Flossie Capper
Emily
Florence Kohler
Billy
Glorance Schorl
Sarah
Ethel Bowar
Grant
Todd
Barnard
Nelle Mattoon
Mildred Harrington
Rose Marion
Red Cross
Besse Halstenson
Returned soldiers organize community post in City Hall
A 2:30 PM Saturday meeting on April 26 aims to form a World War veterans community post of the American Legion. Attendees will prepare for the May 1 West Union County Convention. Supt. Moore of Elgin Public School will explain the order and process. Also notes on local visits, weather, church events, and business updates.
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American Legion
West Union
Supt. Moore
The
Elgin Public School
Easter Sunday Activities In Local Churches
Haster Sunday observed with Methodist Sunday school program led by Misses Florence Kehler and Mildred Harrington. Rev Curran delivered a strong district superintendent sermon after traveling from Fayette. A sacred concert at the Baptist church by the Myria Symphony Orchestra drew about four hundred attendees. A correction notes Hershel Shaffer’s omission from a previous play cast. Francis Cummings of Wadena and Roy Burnside of Brainard returned from serving in France. Prank Capper and wife visited Cedar Rapids. George and Marie Path visited Fayette after Sunday.
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Methodist Sunday School
Florence Kehler
Mildred Harrington
Curran
Fayette
Baptist Church
Myria
Ilyria
Hershel Shaffer
Francis Cummings
Wadena
Roy Burnside
Brainard
France
Snow White Market Set to Open After Renovation
After a thorough renovation and repainting Snow White Market will open to the public on Saturday April 26 offering meats groceries and bakery goods. The notice invites inspection of the shop and stock and states eggs and produce are accepted at cash value. HH. W. FALB signs the welcome message.
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HH. W. Falb
Mothers of Liberty at Clermont Opera House
Special feature at Clermont presents Mothers of Liberty for two nights, April 20 and 21. The personal recommendations of viewers and exhibitors support this powerful war era drama not a typical war picture. Admission is 10 and 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Mothers of Liberty
Clermont Opera House
Plants Wanted for Early Spring Orders by Rosa Real
Who Wants Plants invites requests for vegetable and flower plants by mid April to ensure timely orders. Submit desires for edible or outdoor plants, church decorations, and potted bloomers. late orders may miss availability. Mrs Rosa Real asks to send in time to secure plants.
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Rosa Real
Red Cross Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The executive committee of the Red Cross is requested to meet at the home of Mrs. Gd Hanson on Friday evening, April 26. Members listed include Mrs. W. Hanson, Flossie Capper, Mae Bopp, L. J. Groth, H. & Hadsel, F. W. Hughes, Mrs. R. W. Muhhlenthaler, Mrs. Clem Schmid, and Mrs. C. S. Kniel. All members are urged to attend.
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The
Red Cross
Gd Hanson
W. Hanson
Flossie Capper
Mae Bopp
L. J. Groth
H. &. Hadsel
F. W. Hughes
R. W. Muhhlenthaler
Clem Schmid
C. S. Kniel
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Liberty Loan
Weibel & Thoma
John Wells
Jaquette
Gander
Nancy Baldwin
University Hospital
Town City
Lime Kiln School
Jennie Anderson
Will Grover
Jannie Anderson
Bertha Kipte
Myrtle Kohler
Minnie Joquette
Betty Kohler
Miss Baldwin
Albert Baldwin
George Baldwin
H. D. Yack
Aug. Holzer
Fred Schlupp
Elgin Savings Bank
John Berndt
John Falk
Fred Muehtethaler
Pisk Tire
Rim
Edwin Olson
John Fale
Lilly
Sioux City
Hadd
Elgin School Notes
Minnesota
Clear Quill Bakers
P. S
Government Food Administration Grain Corporation
Food Administration
Weibel Mill Company
C. J. Harrington
Weat Union
John Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Harold Greenley
John Yenney
M. 1
Ile Victory Social
M. E. Church
Donald Dean
A. M. Weibel
McCregor
Edith Ketsor
Over Haster
Elkader
DeSart
Gus Boyer
Wht Walther
Dikader
Hutchinson
Constante
Decorah
Harl Bennett
Harold Bennett
St. Paul
Welber Mill Co
Stoehr
Rexall
Otto Stoehr
Miller & Sons
Weho
Hall Brabham
Gottfried Kurth
Ines
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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