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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1924

Page

5

Local School News and Community Notices

Mabel Prisden Florence Grimm and Leo Grether report on a school outing to the Plain of Abraben. Clifton Kiple was ill and absent Monday. Seventh and eighth grades share a program Monday evening. Six weeks exams this week. Girls Glee Club from Upper Iowa University to perform Friday evening with admission 50, 25 cents. A photographer visited last week for portraits and team pictures. Seniors may visit Oelwein for special photos. Mrs. Brn Schori improves after treatment in Hot Springs. Town and state legislative notes on fish and game bills and skunk den protections. Minnesota and Wisconsin dairy notes. Town State College dairy specialist urges better cattle practices. West Union lodge meets with first-degree conferrals and lunch at Evans Cafe.

Mabel Prisden Floreince Grimm Leo Grether Abraben Clifton Kiple Gary Mondey Liawreage Knudison Margie Barker Boong Upper Iowa University Avittoriuro Oelwein Gometine Odlwelh Lexrabos Finley Minnesota Wisconsin West Union Lodge Evans Cafe

Ladies Club Serves Supper At M Church May 2

The third division of the Aid Rock ety will host a supper at M Church next Friday May 2 from 6 30 pm until served. Menu includes roast pork mashed potatoes gravy baked beans deviled eggs jelly pickles brown and white bread cake fruit salad coffee. Prices 40 and 8 cents. Church notes urge attendance and Sunday school planning. Vola City plans a local baseball team and will apply for a berth.

The Aid Rockety M Church

Ladies Study Club Meeting Planned for Memorial Day Exercises

An important meeting of the Ladies Jary Association will be held next Wednesday evening April Seth at the home of Mrs Samuel Mosby. Members are urged to attend as the final plan for the Memorial Day exercises will be made.

Ladies? Jary Association

Keep On Feeding the Cows Says Iowa Dairy Specialist

Iowa State College dairy specialist C. B Finley urges feeding cows both hay and grain after turnout. He notes cows giving over 20 pounds of milk daily benefit from hay added to grain, while warning against low nutrition in spring pasture. The piece references farming politics and labor views, a Copper Hatchery visit note, and Chris Gregerson’s petition on radio regulation sent to Congressman G. N. Haugen.

C. B Finley Iowa State Colliers Iowa Organized Organized Labor Iowa Farmer Waukon R & S Jess Eigin Chris Gregerson Radio Broadcasting G. N. Haugen Gregerson

Philathaeas Musical Program At High School Aud

The Philatheas Sunday School class staged a three part musical program last Friday night at the high school auditorium. The first part featured a band of gypsies with campfire songs and storytelling. The second part included readings dusts and songs well rendered. The finale was a one act farce called Cornalia Pickle Plain with women in all roles from judge to jurors. The show was well patronized and planned to fund church improvements.

Philathea Tergoram Philatheas

Gopher Control Advice and Local Church Notes

Extension entomologist F D Butcher advises in spring to combat pocket gophers with poison bait using beets carrots or parsnips treated with strychnine and saccharin. The article also lists Baptist Church notes for Sunday April 27 with services from 10 a m to 7:30 p m and a call to invite members and friends to attend.

F. D. Butcher Extension Butcher Trig Fremont County Helin

Examination for Postmaster at Elgin May 17 1984

An examination will be held at West Union on May 17 1984 under an executive order to fill the postmaster position at Elgin. A vacancy has existed since August 5 1923 and is expected to be filled by appointment from the applicants at this examination.

West Union Elgin Einos

Local Birth Returns Prompt Homecoming Dream

A brief town note describes a resident’s plan to return to their birthplace after years of success elsewhere, hoping the local community feels regret for not supporting them earlier. Other items mention Grimm and Sutter laboring on a new shop, R W Shafer and son Herschel joining a road crew near Dixon Illinois, and various short market, school, and civic references.

Commencement Program for May to June at Local High School

The program lists events from May 28 senior class play in the high school auditorium with admissions 50, 35, 26 cents and reserved seats, to June 6 commencement exercises at 8:30 p.m. with address by Mr W H Beachler of Waterloo Iowa. Also notes Baccalaureate on June 1, junior high graduation, an exhibit of year’s work, and an alumni banquet, all subject to change.

Church of Higin Alumnii Association W. H. Beachler D. D Waterloo Iowa Rotary Club The Reformed Church Beate

Upper Iowa Glee Club Performs at Local High School

The Upper Iowa University Ladies Glee Club, led by Miss Lola Mace Bell, will perform at the high school auditorium next Friday at 8:15 pm. Eighteen students sing with soprano highlights and a small program includes singing, a play, and a reading. Admission is 50, 35, and 25 cents.

Upper Iowa University Ladies’ Glee Club Tralnaé Miza Lola Mace Bell Goral Muale Upper Iowa University Miss Bell

Rural mail changes and Echo tour timing noted

Rural carriers will start at noon when weather allows and aim to reach patrons Thursday afternoon. Staff are asked to Govern activities accordingly and submit contributions or ads by Wednesday noon. Also, a special OHS meeting is set for Monday evening April 28 with work followed by a social time. all members are invited.

Neos O.hs

Dry Cord Wood and Rotarian Rules for Right Living

Dry cord wood for sale at 97.00 per cord delivered. Rotarian Arthur A Evens notes simple rules for right living including breathe more walk more sleep more pray more waste less and think more. Local baseball fans show fever as town notes visitors and family visits. Buckeye Rolled Oats and Dunloe Oatmeal priced for 100 lb and 80 lb bags. Weibel Mill Company and Mrs Paul Dogan travel to Cedar Rapids for a visit.

Arthur A. Evens Rotariaos Buckeye Weibel Mill Company Mra Paul Dogan

Mrs Halvor Halverson of Cut Bank Dies at 49

Mrs Halvor Halverson of Cut Bank Montana died Thursday April 10 from heart dilation after a brief illness. She was a widely known local figure active in Waster Star Rebekah lodge Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Women’s club. Survived by husband Halvor three sons Dorothea Walter and Harvay and a daughter, born Caroline Risch in Buckskin Indiana on November 14 1874. The couple moved to Cut Bank in 1901 and were a prominent family in the community.

Halvor Halverson Cut Bank Montana Great Northern Forces Walter Halverson State University Missoula Halver Halverson Misa Caroline Risch Buckskin Ind Sia Crookston Miim

Clermont High Prepares Incomplete Baseball Team

High School baseball in Clermont shows limited turnout this year but earnest effort. The purple and white squad practiced last Friday and Wednesday night, displaying potential hits while needing infield work and outfield candidates. Schedule highlights include games against Volga City and Luther Preps, with both home and away dates through May.

Clermont Lsat Kiple Ia Clermont High Volga City High Luther Preps Volta City Wadena High Wwadena High

Enay Country Club Hosts East Club Meeting

Enay Country Club hostess Mrs John Brackin hosted East Country Club on Thursday April 18. After a brief business session a program followed with piano selection reading and a quiz contest led by Junita Rowland, Mood Patterson, and Mrs Brackin. A luncheon was served and May plans noted with Mother’s Day observance.

John Brackin East Country Club Rete Juntta Rowland Bone Mood Patterson Bratkin Junita Rowland

Vivid Offbeat Description From Street Collision

A bystander recalls asking the victim for the car number after a hit and run. The injured woman describes the driver as wearing a three piece tweed suit with Carlton crape and a periwinkle hat trimmed with artificial cherries, highlighting period fashion details.

Shipments Reach Six Carloads of Eggs from Station

Bee C Lovett shipped out a sixth carload of eggs Monday, totaling 864 000 eggs across six cars. Each car carried 400 cases with thirty dozen per case, creating a vast delivery to be sent from this station. Wm F Miller traveled to Chicago Monday to visit friends and enjoy the city.

Lovett Volga City Wm. F. Miller Chicago

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