West Union notes and family visits highlighted
Figin marks 20 years ago with Prof Perryman in West Union on school business. Fred Gehring and Miss Alta Webb hosted by Mr and Mrs C B Kniel. L T Grout returned from Muscatine after a two week visit, Pierce Moser plans summer work for a painter and hanger with initiation in May. Town improvements include new barns at stock yards, new front porch, and Holzer and Schori property work. A. M. Weibel from Hooper Nebraska reports health and success with his band of twenty two performing May 26, inviting all to hear high grade music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Perryman
West Union
Fred Gehring
Alta, Webb
Higin
Kniel
L.T. Grout
Muscatine
L. T
Elgin
Pierce Moser
Fairbanks
Pierce
Ben Schorl
Ben Stahl
Holzer
Schori
A. M. Weibel
Hooper
Nebraska
Notice of Time to File Objections to Formation of District
Fayette County Iowa notices set a May noon deadline for objections to the proposed Consolidated Independent School District of Wadena. The petition, dated April 22, 1920, cites 198 voters and a detailed boundary plot, with the petition filed in the County Superintendent of Schools office. The notice directs residents to submit writings in West Union by the Sunday of May. The document also mentions local carpentry work and political candidacy in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Independent School
Fayette County
Iowa
Fayette
State of Iowa
County of
Heraine
Bald Territory
F. J. Schroeder
Baid Territory
Wadena
Section
Said Township
Ninety-Three
Ninety-Two
Township Ninety-Two
Section Ten
Section Thirty-Six
Township Ninety- Three
Pols
Court House
West Union
Iowathia
N. J. Breckner
Elgin High School outlines track meet and scholarships
The Elgin High School notes a track meet at Bluader on May 22 with teams from Hikader Guttenberg McGregor Monona Postville Decorah and Crasco likely to attend. The senior class may receive a four year State Department scholarship to Iowa State institutions, the first ever, aiding tuition for the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluader
Otley
West Union
Briggs
Springer
Wikader
Hikader
Guttenberg
McGregor Monona
Postville
Decorah
Crasco
EL H. S. Athletic Association
Moore
State Department of Education
Towa State University
Iowa State Agricultural College
Towa State Teachers’ College
State Department
Elgin High School
Six Creameries Win High Honors in Iowa Buttermark
Six Iowa creameries Straw berry Point Manchester Burt Hull Algona and Bremer have qualified to use the state trademark. The mark requires a top quality factory and butter with at least 83 percent grade. Iowa State College dairy extension expert A W Rudnick grades cream monthly and pays premiums for the highest grade, while improvement contests push buttermakers toward a uniform, high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Strawberry Point
Manchester
Burt
Hull
Algona
Bremer
A. W. Rudnick
Iowa State College
Iowa Buttermark
Sumner Gazette
M. E. Church Notes and Upcoming Services
The M E Church notes a prayer meeting tonight to 7 30 at the church. Ladies Aid meets this afternoon at Mrs Max Hunsberger's home. Sunday school contest shows Volga City leading Olga City and Elgin trailing. plans for dedication of a new plane are under way. Sunday services include 10 00 morning worship The Plan of Life 11 00 Sunday school 7 16 Epworth League 8 00 preaching The Happy Man with special music anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Max Hunsberger
Volga City
Olga City
Elgin
Thema
Plan of Life
Vega City
Epworth League
Death of L Y Ehrich Remains Noted in McMinnville
A message reports L Y Ehrich died of pneumonia at his McMinnville Oregon home. He was about sixty five and a milling man who led the Elgin mill for years. He was brother to Mrs M Paul and Mrs Kate Russell of this town and is remembered by many older residents. The notice extends sympathy to his family. Street work proceeds with spring cleanup on Main Street and street grading. Local buyers include Cornelius Olson Henry Follett and Mel Kohler who purchased Edison devices. Mrs Halstenson and Mrs Himer Schorl traveled to Cedar Rapids. Merlin Feller becomes clerk at J N Nelson hardware store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehriich
L. Y. Ehrich
McMinville
Oregon
M. Paul
Kate Russell
Elgin
Flieder Register
Ehrlich
Harrington
Cornelius Olson
Henry Follett
Mel Kohler
Edisons
Halstenson
Himer Schor
Cedar Repida
Merlin Feller
J. N. Nelson Hardware Store
Higin
Harry Becker
Clif Christ
Max Thoma
Carter Manly
Wost Union
St. Francia Hospital
Grinnell
West Union
J. P. Mooney
Prairia du Chien
Warren Harrington
Pleasant Street
Decorah
Warren
H. Duncan
J. Allen
Waterloo
Wise man advertises for aid as opportunity arrives
A miscambled note hints that opportunity did not knock at a wise man's door until he advertised for help. It mentions a child named Richard Jr and a place called Alninnadi, suggesting a small regional sketch or folk tale fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree
Rishard Jr
Alninnadi
West Union News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs. Mel Kohler improves and sits up daily. Mrs. C P Stoshr visits West Union. Clermont guests at J N Nelson home. Berg Kohler offer ten percent off Red Wing work shoes until Saturday. Mrs. M L Barnes and Louise of Portland stay with the Steels. John Yenney from Ossian at Rock Island station. he praises the work. Fly swatters from Berg Kohler offered. Chris Holm Eph Mathews and Ben Benson travel to Red Wing for business, Benson planning longer trip to northern Canada. Dress making school by Mrs L G Lehman opens May 4. call or visit for details. William Kohts injured by falling tree. wound repaired, he recovers with plans to rest. Delwolh visitors Wilma, Leo sick with scarlet fever at Neuvenschvanders’ Castalia home. Join Benson and Mrs Benson laid up. Mr Benson injured foot. H O M Gilbertson and Hh Gisleson inspect Dubuque packing plant of Corn Belt Company. Adolph Buroden returns from hospital. Will Boyle of MatoKe, SD, reported in poor health after Iowa City consultation. Yankee boar sale noted. Holser comments on progeny and large litters. Community Life Institute report mentions N J Breckner on educational methods and consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Kohler
C. P. Stoshr
West Union
J. I. Smith
Peter Johnson
Clermont
J. N. Nelson
Berg & Kohler
M. L. Barnes
Louise
Portland
Oregon
H. S. Steel
John Yenney
Ossian
John
Rock Island
Jono
Chris Holm
Eph
Mathews
Ben. Benson
Red Wing
Minnesota
Benson
Canada
L. G. Lehman
Will
Max. Hungberger
Merla Klingjon
Myrtle Olson
Chris Dummermuth
Myra Gray
Mary
Postville
George Neuvenschsvander
Castalia
Wilma
Leo
Join Benson
Ern
Community Life Institute
N. J. Breckner
Bruckner
Postyike
Mississippi
Clinton
R. A. Dickson
Hutchine
Iowa
Magon City Sugar Company
Strawberry Point
Chickasaw
Fred Wenger
Valga City
Burdette BH
Brown
Upper Town
Soldier
Clermont Finterprise
North Tracy
Bam Phillip’s
Sam
Oskaloosa Globe
John R. Mott
Alt
Postville Herald
Mise Lela Curran
Deihl High School
Galde
J. E. Miller
Lima
Lehman
la Porte City
Elzabeth Neuenschwander
Fayette Leader
J. F. Davidson
Painfield
Nashua
Tucretin Newell
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Instructed For Lowden At Republican Convention Des Moines
Delegates chosen to attend the national convention in Chicago were urged to support Gov. Frank D. Lowden as Iowa's choice for the Republican presidential nominee. The argument highlights Lowden's close ties to agriculture, his Minnesota birth, Iowa schooling, and career as a lawyer and farmer, claiming he better represents the agriculturalists' view than other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowdon
Des Moines
Chicago
Prank C. Lowdon
Iowm
Republican Party
Towa
Lowden
Minnesota
Iunols
Farmers face slim profits in corn costs rise in Town
Jost of Growing Corn High Town notes farmers rarely profit from corn. ISU figure shows 89 cents per bushel to grow with 40 bushels per acre needed to break even. Land, seed, manure, labor, hauling, storage push costs higher than 1918, leaving little profit after marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Munger
Farm Management Department
Iowa State College
Munseer
Harges
Finch For County Recorder
B Finch of Fayette county seeks the Republican nomination for county recorder. Born in Bethel township in 1897 and a long-time Alpha Wancom a area resident he spent his youth on the home farm. A WWI veteran with service on the Mexican border and overseas, he later worked in the county auditor's office gaining familiarity with the office he seeks to lead. His supporters praise his character, education, reliability, and public service, urging the party to recognize a returning veteran and capable young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B, B. Finch
Bethel Township
Fayette County
Alpha
Waucoma
Coe College
Cadar Rapids
Tas
Roon
Finch
Alpha and Wancoma
Republican Party
Argo- Gazette
Neighborhood News Roundup From Iowa Locales
A broad list of notes from Iowa towns reports a landscape artist laying out a new park near Postyike, land rents in Hutchine, and sugar beet plans for R A Dickson. Other items cover fatalities, accidents, church events, school hires, and local sports plans in Clermont Burlington and surrounding areas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Figin
Fred Kohler
Mainstreet
Sam Lehman
Will Kohler
Mdern
Ita
Carl Evans
Wear
Union
Congress
A. M
Weibel
BA Weibel
M. E. Church Notes
Alyria Orchestra
Florence Otley
Elgin Opera House
M. DB
Deborah
Underhill
Israel
F. J. Moore
Widder Bhi Pindle
Mildred Harrington
Florence Kohler
Isabel Simoacott
Esme Rothlisberger
Gloriana
Perking
Resee
Miss Nelle Mattoon
John Underhill
Edna Welbel
Charley Underhill
The
Widder's Mite
Louis Hingman
Sos the
Hitler Brother
Enoch Rone
L. L
Hiple
Jonah Quackenbush
Max Hunaberger
Jeremiah Gopling
Jerry
Iasedeeys
Charles Gruver
Harold Greensey
Quintus Todd
Herbert Palb
Migseas Flosale Capper
Florence Berg
Ernestina Schorr
Augusta Mosby
Canton
New York
Battin
Underhill Farm
County Recorder
Neighborhood News
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