Board approves two bridge projects in county plan
The county board of supervisors accepted bids from John Beede of Waukon for building two bridges one on the new Elgin West Union road and another in Clermont township. County enrollment figures show rural areas gaining while town schools decline, and auto registrations fall with lower fee totals. Clermont farmer Arthur Kamper faces assault charges and a $1,000 bond after a preliminary hearing. he awaits September grand jury action. Local gas station expansion includes Kipla’s new facility replacing a street corner with a 12 by 18 foot office and canopied frontage, adding to three existing stations in town.
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Board of Superviors
Elgin-West Union Road
Clermont Township
John Beede
Waukon
Tew
Co Lidatad
Warelent
Clermont
Arthur Kamper
A. A
Robertson
Justice of the Peace
John T. Riley
Justice Riley
Kamper
Fayette County
Mr. Cooley
Mr. Kipla
Atrhet
Dixie
Community Club Takes Charge of Saturday Programs
At a Friday meeting the Community Club voted to sponsor Saturday evening entertainments. A five member committee led by G. H. Falk will arrange talent, funds, and other matters. Members will seek support from local businesses, which have benefited the town. The club also plans to petition the county supervisors for a share of free flour for families in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falk
W. Mueb- Jenthaler
M. Zarbriggen
B. C. Hesson
H. W. Fwlb
Tell ’em You Saw It in the Kobo
A succinct line suggests sourcing information from the Kobo. The phrase hints at a promotional or tongue in cheek reference within a publication. It emphasizes a cue to readers about where the information originated.
Arlington Girl Health Champion
Maxine Richards of the Lucky Clover Club Fayette township scored 99.6 of 100 to win the county 4-H girls health contest held in Fayette last week. Dora Metageier led the club. doctors Kennedy and Parker provided final judging. Richards, 16, will represent Fayette county at the state contest in Des Moines during the state fair.
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Maxine Richards
Lucky Clover Club
Fairfield Township
Dean Richards
Fayette
Dora Metageiér
Smith Kennedy
Ocelwein
Richards Ija
Fayette County
Des Moines
Cancer Cannot Be “Caught” Says Health Department
The state health department says cancer is not contagious and cannot spread to others including those who care for patients. Early diagnosis is urged and dangerous methods must be avoided. Warning signs include breast lamp, abnormal bleeding, non healing sores, and persistent indigestion with weight loss. Seek examination by a physician.
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State Department of Health
Farm Population Gains Mark 1981 Peak Increase
The 1981 farm population saw the largest rise in a decade, with the U S Department of Agriculture estimating 81,260,000 farm workers on Jan 1, 1982, up from 30,612,000 a year earlier, a gain of 648,000.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Duck hunting season extended to two months nationwide
President Hoover approved a two month duck hunting season upon Secretary Hyde's recommendation. The expanded period runs from October 1 to November 20 across Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota and Montana with ducks geese brant and coot included.
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Hoover
Hyde
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Jews
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Old Rivals Battle in Fately Even Contest
Elgin edged Arlington 15 hits to 12 in a classic hitting duel. F Kiple hit a first inning homer as Elgin and Clermont sit tied for third. box score shows Kiple 3 hits and 2 RBI, Arlington led by solid pitching and fielding with multiple two base hits. Next Sunday games set Elgin at Westgate and Arlington at Clermont.
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Elgin
Arlington
Johnny Johnson
F. ‘Kiple
Clermont
Elginab
BE Hoirling
C. Kiple
P. Kiple
I Anderson
L. Kiple
Helms
Steele
Olson
Klingman
Arlengton
F. Kiple
Anderson
K. Nading
Rambold
Westgate
West Union
Waucoma
Alpha
Hawkeye
County Trunk 18 Surfacing Near Completion
The Interstate Construction Co. finished surface work on the section from Norway church in Wagner township to the junction with Primary No. 18 east of Postville and began moving out equipment. H. L. Leas Construction Co. has been resurfacing the rest toward Boardman township line, leaving about 5.5 miles uncompleted as of early this week. Butter prices have advanced slightly within the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Construction Co
Norway Church
Wagner Township
Postville
H. L. Leas Construction Co
Monona
Boardman Township
Elkader Register
Buttermakers Shine in July Meeting of Section No 1
The July meeting of Section No 1 buttermakers featured tight judging with H T Han s Clermont and Ben Gulsvig tied for first in batter scoring 92 and 91 percent respectively. Women’s contests saw Mrs Han wartner win, with Mrs Gulsvig and Mrs Riser following. The article praises high scores, ongoing competition, and the northeast Iowa dairy region’s superiority, noting Fayette Clayton Allamakee and Winneshiek counties form the region.
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eGregor
H. T. Hans Clermont
Ben Gulsvig
Sires
Elging
Doc” Schulte
McGregor
Gulsvig
Hunter
Schulte
Iowa
Fayette
Clayton
Allamakea
Winneshiel Counties
Fourth Division of M E AID Entertained General Aid
The fourth division of the M E Ladies Aid Society entertained the general aid society last Thursday. A business meeting led by vice-president Mae Bopp set plans for the first, second and fourth divisions to entertain the third division at the church on Thursday, August 25, for officer elections. A splendid program followed featuring recitation by Billie Dumermuth, clarinet solo by Frank Bauder, songs by Arvilla Shaffer Ed Klingman and Celis Lehman with Ida Patterson, a read play “Sauce for the Goslings” by C B Schori, and performances by a male quartet Clifton Mealey Edward Klingman Gerald Schori Otto Olson. Guests included Mrs L W McKellar Mrs Chas Doty Mrs C L Klingman and Mrs G A Carter of Osage. A largely attended supper closed the event.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Generaly Aid Society
Mae Bopp
Billie Dumermuth
Mra
Andrew Dummermuth
Frank Bauder
Arvillg Shaffer
Ed Klingman
Celis Lehman
Ida Patterson
C. B. Schori
Clifton Mealey
Edward Klingman
Gerald Schori
Otto Olson
L. W. Mc
Religious Meeting In The Park At Elgin
Citizens request leads Rev. J J Sayeer to hold a park service in Elgin next Sunday at 8 30 p m The audience sits south of the band stand with speakers and singers in the stand Hymns led by Elgin and Illyria young peoples choirs Rev Snyder to speak on the proverb Beauty is But Skin Deep All others not at other services welcome.
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J. J. Sayeer
Elgin Park
Elgin
Illyria
Snyder
Immediate Taxation Retrenchment Essential
A prominent American in a 1918 address warned that borrowing to cover government costs drains capital from industry. The cost of government has risen from about 1 for 15 to 1 for 5 of national income, with each federal income taxpayer supporting about 1.25 others.
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National Inccome
Nine Years of Testing Profitable to Dairymen
On Tuesday July 26 the school budget hearing drew about six citizens urging a larger reduction. The board had cut the general fund from 10000 to 7500 but heard arguments and set no levy change, effectively an 80 percent cut for the general fund while the school house fund levy stayed fixed to cover bond and interest payments.
Miller Pool Hall Burglarized Again in Two Months
Miller's pool hall was burgled Sunday night marking the fifth break-in in two months. Intruders entered via a back door, climbing a screen, then using a skeleton key to open the interior. No cash or logs were taken, but stock was disturbed and shelves emptied before discovery. Local crime waves include gas-pump lock breakins and gas-tank drainings, prompting talk of a night watch.
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Miller
Assnt
Torkelson
Arlington Boys to Entertain Saturday Evening
Three Arlington boys who won first prize at the fiddler contest will perform at Elgin Park Saturday evening. They play the ukulele and other instruments and sing. The act delighted listeners at the contest and a free show is promised. Ernie and his Swiss entertainers are to be considered again if the season continues.
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Arlington
Elgin Park
Ernie
Park
Quenrod to Leave Elgin Soon
A. C. Quenrod, focal agent for the C R I P railroad at Elgin for nearly four years, plans to leave around August 15 after arranging a new job with the same company. He may relocate to Cedar Rapids, though not decided. The company has received inquiries from about twenty five applicants for the Elgin post and has not announced a successor. A. M. Weibel made another improvement at the mill expected to aid both the mill and community.
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A.C. Quenrod
C. R. I. & P. Railway
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Quenrod
Fayette No 4 Dairy Testing Year Results Highlight High Milk Output
Fayette No 4 completes ninth year of continuous testing with 25 herds. Year totals show 468.99 cows producing 7769 pounds of milk and 204.2 pounds of butterfat per cow, with fat averaging over 10 pounds more than last year and exceeding 900 pounds for the first time. Profit over feed cost stands at 30.89. Ten high herds listed with owners and breeds. notable contributions from RB Learn and J C Matthews.
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Fayette No. 4
RB. F. _ Learn
J. C. Matthews
Mr. Learn
Matthews
National Dairy Association
Pleasant Valley Peppy Pals All Day Meeting Note
The Pleasant Valley Peppy Pals met July 26 at Elizabeth and Lilian Jacob's home. A picnic lunch followed. most members attended along with Lilian Kruger. The afternoon featured a program on books, color schemes, shoes, crocheted bugs, and health, with Elisabeth Jacob serving refreshments. The club plans an all day meeting on August 8 at Elizabeth and Winifred McMillan’s home.
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Pleasant Valley
Elizabeth
Lilian Jacob
Lillian Kruger
Miss Brainard
Hawkeye
Elizabeth McMillan
Iowa
Lillian Jacob
Frieda Miller
Elisabeth Jacob
Winifred McMillan
Dog taxes past due prompt collection warned
The town marshal is ordered to collect all unpaid 1992 dog taxes due July 1. Arrests and fines will follow for nonpayment. Mayor A M Waibel warns residents to comply with the ordinance and fulfill the tax obligation.
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Tha
A. M. Waibel
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M. E. Aid
General Aid
Miller Pool
Arlington Boys
A. M. Weibel
Fayette County No
C,t. A. Report
M. Deering & Son
PBH
Jd. G. Matthews
Max Grafenberg
Deering & Son
R. F. Learn
PBJ
Schroeder & Sons
Kenneth Kerr
Deering and
Schroeder
Alvin Thorason
Tester
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