Iowa Briefs Highlight Local Economic And Infrastructure Moves
No decision on KGCA station discontinuance by this morning as action may be reversed. Marquette Stone Co to operate with 25 to 40 men, bidding on Clayton county crushed stone work and Decorah paving projects, with a big blast planned near Marquette. Adolph Foels showcases large gooseberries at Herald office. Glacier-like ice feature noted in Bixby park, Edgewood, praised for natural beauty and park improvements. Northwestern States Portland Cement plant at Gilmore City began operations after quarry opening, employing about 100 and producing 1500 to 2000 barrels daily. Primary 20 paving near Winthrop completed, roads open Manchester to Masonville, extending to Blackhawk and Delaware counties. Clayton County road bond sale for 300,000 dollars sold to White-Phillips Co. via Davenport syndicate of local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KGCA
Radio Commission
Decorah Journal
Marquette Stone Company
Logan Blizzar
Treasuer
John Kramer
Clayton County
Decorah
McGregor Street
Marquette
Northern Iowa Times
Adolph Foels
Herald
East Pastville
Boatville
Heral
A. D. Ferguson
Iowa
Bixby Park
Edgewood
Argo-Gazette
Ferguson
Bixby
Northwestern States Portland Cement Company
Gilmore City
Gilmore Portland Cement Company
Northwest Iowa
MacNider
Northwestern States
Winthrop
Delaware County
Manchester
Masonville
Buchanan County
Blackhawk County
White-Phillips Co
Davenport
Elkader, Garnaville
Guttenberg, McGregor and
Monona
Expensive Gas Charge For Unmarked Gas Cans
Loftsgard and Lofstuen of the Elgin Oil Company paid $14.45 after Perry Larson filled a farmer’s jug with gasoline, violating a law requiring red painted cans or jugs. Inspector F. W. Stevenson cited strict enforcement due to fire and death risks from unmarked containers.
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Loftsgard & Lofstuen
Elgin Oi
Loftsgard
Perry Larson
Perry
F. W. Stevenson
Oelwein
Stanton Family Picnic at West Union Fair Grounds
Members of the Stanton family and relatives held a family picnic at the West Union fair grounds on Sunday. All were present except Harry Stanton of Chicago Fleet Stanton of Huron South Dakota and Mrs Conray of Davenport. Present were Henry Herwig and family Ray Herwig and family Humphry Roberts Elgin Jack Halverson Cler mont Warren Harrington Postville Will Melrose Hedrick and Ray Melrose and family.
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Stanton
West Union Fair Grounds
Harry Stanton
Chicago
Fleet Stanton
Huron
South Dakota
Conray
Davenport
Henry Herwig
West Union
Ray Herwig
Highland
Humphry Roberts
Elgin
Jack Halverson
Clermont
Warren Harrington
Postville
Will Melrose
Hedrick
Ray Melrose
Untimely Death Of Margaret Boyle At West Union
Margaret Boyle aged 12 died at West Union hospital after an appendicitis operation performed Monday morning. She had been ill since Sunday night and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Boyle of east West Union, with one brother surviving. Funeral services were held at West Union and burial followed at Illyria cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Boyle
West Union
William Boyle
Illyria
Freiburghaus Family Reunion In Elgin Iowa
All Freiburghhaus family members attended a Sunday July 29 gathering at Mr and Mrs F C Muehlethaler home in Elgin. Members present included Mrs Carl Hackman Mrs F C Muchlethalar Mrs Wm Kruger Mrs Max Lehman and Mrs Gustav Hackman, Clermont. Julius Freiburghaus of Huron South Dakota. and Migs Frieda Freiburghaus of Elgin. The event drew many relatives and spanned multiple generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiburghaus
F. C. Muehlethaler
Julius Freiburghaus
Huron
South Dakota
Carl Hackman
F. C. Muchlethalar
Wm. Kruger
Max Lehman
Elgin
Gustav Hackman
Clermont
Migs Frieda Frei
Burghaus
Winkler and Cannon Marry in Minneapolis
Miss Clara Winkler and Lawrence Cannon were wed in Minneapolis last week the couple confirmed. They plan to reside there after her work as a bookkeeper and teller at Elgin Savings Bank and his job at the Elgin creamery. Friends extend best wishes as the couple starts their new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Winkler
Lawrence Cannon
Minneapolis
Fern revival tip from revived houseplants column
Fern care note suggests reviving drooping plants by placing pots in hot water and letting them stand until the water cools, following a simple method for revival.
Community Club Meeting Called For Friday Evening
Community Club plans a meeting set by Chairman B. J. Baumgartner for Friday August 3 at eight o clock. Attendance is encouraged to address recent matters requiring club attention.
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B. J. Baumgartner
Family Reunion at Henry Olson Home
Eighty three people attended a family picnic at the Henry A. Olson home near Farmersburg on Sunday. Honored guests were Mrs. Belle Skadsem and her son Ben of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, visiting relatives. Attendees included the Oscar Nyborg family, multiple Torkelson and Olson families, and many relatives with numerous in attendance surnames such as Knudtson, Landsgard, Jens on, and Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Olson
Farmersburg
Belle Skadsem
Ben
Dell Rapids
South Dakota
Oscar Nyborg
Clarence
Oliver
William
Oscar Torkelson
Ole Torkelson
Tom and
Carl
Philman Larson
Olavus Knudtson
George Landsgard
Herman Scholen
William Nelson
Lucas Olson
Tom Olson
Torkel Olson
Selma
Teelena
Fred Butikoter
Elmer Benson
John Erickson
Alfred Jenson
Reuben Mark
Joe Lind
Alberta Heres
Realto Larson
Vic Casten
Beans Keep Factory Busy at Elgin Canning Plant
About eighty five workers are employed at the Elgin Canning Factory with sixty women and girls trimming beans and fifteen more handling mechanical work. Ten to twelve men prepare machinery for the corn season, keeping payroll near eighty five. Three carloads of beans packed so far, with spinach and upcoming carrots planned if market demand continues.
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Elgin Canning Factory
New Buick 1929 Displayed at Falb Garage
The first 1929 Buick arrived Tuesday and is on display at Falb garage amid secrecy surrounding the model. The new car is noted as finer in body and power with a larger engine, expected to surpass prior Buick models and stirring interest comparable to the new Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb
Ford
Postville plant to reopen with hollow block production
Ralph Burtis of Chicago and John L. Heim of Dubuque arrived in Postville and their visit boosts plans to reopen the Postville tile plant idle for over a year. The factory would produce hollow building blocks at full capacity, creating many local jobs and aiding business. Nearby Elkader may gain a municipal airport as Aerial Express & Transport Co plans a new air service serving eight counties with Dubuque to Decorah flights and daily planes at modest express-rate pricing.
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Monona
Ralph Burtis
Chicago
John L. Heim
Dubuque
Postville
Postville Herald
Elkader
Aerial Express &Transport Co
Aerial Express
Padaenger
Iowa
Decorah
Regia
Ter
Luchsinger Recovers Ability to Work at Creamery
Mr Luchsinger, previously injured last spring, is able to resume his duties as secretary and bookkeeper for the creamery company. Friends note his penmanship and bookkeeping skill remain excellent though his right shoulder remains stiff. He expects further improvement with time and remains grateful for the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Luchsinger
Mr. Luchsinger
Luchsinger
Booster Meeting at Kiple Home Draws Big Crowd
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau booster meeting, linked to the regular monthly session, drew a large attendance at the Earl Kiple home between Biri and Mialas. Speakers from the Chicago Producers Association and local figures shared talks on cooperative matters, with music from local performers and refreshments to close.
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Farmers’ Co-Op
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Gilbertson
Pleasant Farm
Earl Kiple
Biri
Milas Alan Srepereain
Chicago Producers Association
Miss Gilley
Harry Hawk
Boss & Co
Marshalltown
Miss Saltsgiver
Wm. Monlux
Clayton County
Chicago Producers
B. L. Lodwick
Elgin Votes to Grant Franchise to Northern Bell
One hundred sixty votes were cast in Elgin yesterday for the franchise election with 147 in favor of granting a franchise to the Northern Bell Telephone Company and thirteen against. The vote drew more interest than usual amid rumors of opposition that did not materialize.
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Northern Bell Telephone Company
No games last Sunday in Little S League due to rain
The Little S League canceled all Sunday games after rain, causing a revenue loss for Elgin. Hawkeye vs Elgin was postponed indefinitely while Elgin prepares for the Woodman picnic at Arlington on Wednesday August 8, inviting Arlington as opponent. the two teams have a history of close, competitive games. Also notes a California Scientiste claim on a 1876,000,000 year old weld after a Colorado Utah Arizona survey.
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Elgin
Hawkeye
Hawkeye-Elgin
Arlington
University of California
Outeh
Arizona
West Union seeks airfield and painted town name
County news items report West Union club pushing for a suitable landing field for airplanes and a town name visible from the air. Other notes include a serious car crash near Sumner injuring Paul Klenzman, civic moves in Fayette county, a baby quail adoption, a rattlesnake incident in Fayette, and paving expansion planned by the State Highway Commission connecting Delwein to the Clayton county line for about 17 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Schatz
West Union Business Men's Club
Des Moines Register
West Union
Tri-Star Oil Co
Rock Island
Argo- Gazette
Mord
Sumner
Paul Klenzman
Alfred Meyer
Hawkeye
Harold Traeger
C. G. Neff
Harold
Edgar A. Traeger
svork—Union
Symonds
Decorah
Otto Scheel
American Legion
Fayette
Fayette County
Jennie Smith
Carl Bouckenheu
Cart
Miss Smith
C. A. Munson
Hawkeye Beacon
Mary Farnon
Four League Teams to Play at County Fair
Secretary Stafford visited Elgin to arrange two fair baseball games from the Little 8 League. The four best teams after next Sunday’s games will be selected, with ties for fourth decided by a drawing. Games are set for Tuesday and Friday, with top teams invited to play Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
Elgin
Little 8 League
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