Elgin and Waucoma Still Tied for First Place
Elgin stays atop the Little 8 by beating St Lucas 10 to 6 while Waucoma gains a forfeit win keeping a share of first. Four games remain as four teams chase the pennant in a tight finish with Elgin set to host Fort Atkinson and Arlington in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
St. Lucas
Waucoma
Clermont
St. Imeas
Gehring
Pinch
Grether
Rubens
Herrling
Gruver
Fort Atkinson
Elgin Diamond
Eiple
Arlington
Ian
Elgin Abrhe
Kregel
ST. Lucas Croat
Kuennan
Rothmeyer
Hackman
Elgin hosts three day home talent chautauqua success
Elgin has continued its three day home talent chautauqua originated by Rev BE Starr of St. Pauls M E church. Local talent draws growing crowds with tent space expansion needed. receipts cited near but under 300 dollars. Acts include Herr Louie Entertainers Little German Band Dixie Town Minstrela and Kicked Out of College with E Dart praised for work with youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Louie
Dixie Town Minstrela
E Dart
Early threshing reports claim grain largely unharmed
Reports from the Gunder territory and nearby farms indicate strong yields in oats and barley despite hot weather. Albert Gulavig’s oats reportedly reach 5 bushels per acre on 17 to 18 acres, P. K. Peterson reports 73 bushels per acre, and Arthur Chapman averages over 70 bushels per acre. Other thrashers note small grain fair to average, between 45 and 86 bushels per acre.
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Gunder
Albert Gulavig
P. K. Peterson
Arthur Chapman
Greger son Barn Burned
The China Greger son barn burned to the ground Tuesday morning during a heavy rain and thunder storm. Lightning is suspected as the cause. An alarm was sent in for the Elgin fire department but response was hampered by deep mud, arriving too late to save the barn. Mr and Mrs Edgar Riser of Postville and Mrs Vern Sires and her son of Preston were Elgin visitors Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Gregerson
Elgin
G. H. Falk
O. P. Stoehr
C. B. Schori
Edgar Riser
Postville
Vern Sires and Son
Preston
Baseball at the Fayette County Fair Week Attraction
The Fayette County Fair Association has booked leading Little High League teams and the Fayette County Boosters for seven inning games during fair week. Arlington vs Boosters on Tuesday, Wancoma vs Elgin on Wednesday, with the winners meeting Friday. No game Thursday due to grounds crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Fair Association
Fayette County Boosters
Arlington
Boosters
Wancoma
Elgin
Little 8
Postville Garage Robbed for Plymouth Car and Tires
The Miller and Hein garage in Postville was robbed last Friday night. Thieves took a brand new Plymouth and filled the back seat with tires before fleeing. The car was abandoned later in Dubuque with some tires inside, suggesting a failed getaway.
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Miller & Hein
Postville
Dubuque
Three Cornered Move In Hadsel Building
Mrs Anna DeSart and daughter Dorothy moved to the first floor rooms in the Hadsel building on Monday. Dr Roy F DeSart vacated the building renamed for name day and moved to the Oak Fellows building. The lodge will refinish the Hadsel rooms for his use. Gordon Mosby family will occupy Savings Bank rooms, moving in October after their lease on the Mrs Clem Schmid house ends.
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Anna DeSart
Dorothy
Hadsel
Roy F. DeSart
Yetond Foor
Oak Fellows
Savings Bank
Gordon Mosby
Clem Schmid
Prayer for Rain Seeks Community Aid in Benton County
A Benton Mo Democrat letter urges communities to hold prayer for rain, arguing divine help may aid farmers more effectively than waiting on the Republican party, which is accused of favoring manufacturers. The writer signs as Mr. Finney T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Mo
Democrat
Pinney
Finney
Republican Party
Berg’s Clothing Store Vacation Notice and Local Updates
Notice warns no service work at Berg’s Clothing Store Aug 10 through 18 due to the manager’s vacation and hay fever absence afterward. Also notes Berg’s “personal” tailor-made garment services by Aug 23. The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H club met Aug 4 at Elizabeth and Lillian Jacob’s, Swedish tea rings demonstrated, business held, refreshments served. Reports Arthur Shaffer’s Alma, Nebraska daughter drowned canoeing. Lehman family reunion set for West Unron fairgrounds on Aug 10.
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Berg
Fred R. Berg
Elizabeth
Lillian Jacob
Elizabeth McMillan
Elizabeth Jacob
Arthur Shaffer
Alma
Nebraska
Shaffer
Elgin
The
Echo
Lehman
West Unron Fair Grounds
ILLYRIA'S BIG DAY TOMORROW AT COMMUNITY DAY
Elyria plans a Friday Community Day with a full program of games contests and a closing Elgin band concert and home talent play. Chas Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will speak. Sunday features the annual homecoming service on church grounds with visiting ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chas. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Elgin
Kensington Club Hosts Bridge Tea At Mrs Stoehr Home
Mrs Hulda Stoehr entertained the Kensington Club Friday afternoon with bridge. Honors went to Mrs Nell Schori and Mrs Ben Holzer. A luncheon followed served by the hostess with help from Mrs O P Stoehr and Mrs E L Morris. Out of town guests included Mrs Arthur Dibble Spokane Washington Mrs E L Morris Marquette and Mrs E L Bucher Kansas City Missouri.
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Kensington Club
Hulda Stoehr
Bridge
Nell Schori
Ben Holzer
O. P. Stoehr
E. L. Morris
Arthur Dibble
Spokane, Wash
Marquette
E. L. Bucher
Kansas City, Mo
Paving Planned for No 18 West in 1931
Hawkeye reports unofficial word that Primary highway No 18 will be paved west from Hawkeye through Fredericksburg to the Williamstown corner in 1931. County Engineer A. D. Finch says no official information yet but expects a contract possibly let next year given state funds and federal aid.
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Hawkeye
Fredericksburg
Williamstown
Campiker
Red
A. D. Finch
Work at Home Fakes Targeted by Better Business Bureaus
Nationwide Better Business Bureaus warn of fake work at home schemes promising easy money to women. Promoters require upfront outfit costs often far exceeding potential earnings. Public notices urge investors to investigate before paying and rely on BBB guidance to avoid fraud.
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Better Business Bureaus
Investi_gate
How to Save Little Fish Tip for sportsmen
A tip urges wetting hands before handling small fish to protect their protective film and prevent fungi that can kill them. The piece notes small fish are often hooked and should be returned carefully. A paint crew painted a new bridge in Elgin, staying near the Knudtson home.
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Elgin
Thos, Knudtson
Drowning at Pomme de Terre Also Claimed Local Man
Marshall J. Allen of this city drowned Sunday afternoon in the Pomme de Terre river after jumping from a spring board. He could not swim and died in about nine feet of water with two young daughters watching. Leon Bryant attempted rescue as Allen’s body was brought to shore within twenty minutes. Allen, born November 10, 1883 near Fayette, had lived in Elgin Iowa, Marshfield Wisconsin, Montevideo, and Appleton. He is survived by his wife Maude Paul, three children, two stepdaughters, and relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Holland undertaking parlors with Rev. M. L. Brann officiating. Interment followed. Appleton Press.
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Marshall J. Allen
Pomme de Terre
Leon Bryant
Allen
Fayette
Elgin
Iowa
Maude Paul
Qelwein
Marshfield
Wis
Montevideo
Appleton
J. O. Hardwick
Edith
Wilma
Clifton
Marie
Fay
Paul
Bert Allen
Towa
Peryl Shaffer
Superior
Byron Allen
Holland Undertaking Partors
M. L. Brann
Everett Doege
Hargid Lembke
George Hart
Appleton Press
Thanking neighbors for help at our farm in Minnesota
We express gratitude to neighbors who assisted at our farm during our recent absence in Minnesota and to those who visited with our mother while we were away. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen.
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Minnesota
Mother
Bert Allen
Powell stars as Philo Vance in Benson Murder Case show
Famous detective duo boosts William Powell in The Benson Murder Case at Elgin Opera House Sunday and Monday August 10 and 11. Powell rose to fame with Sherlock Holmes and has played Vance in Canary Murder Case and The Greene Murder Case. Also includes home repair tip for plaster stains and a correction note about Piney Woods Singers canceling. Wanted a rocking horse for a small girl in Elgin.
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William Powell
Philo Vance
Benson
Elgin Opera House
Powell
Sherlock Holmes
John Barrymore
Vance
Greene
Baptist Church
Piney Woods
George Falb
Elgin
Deputy Miehe joins auditor's office in West Union
Misa Vera Miehe of Maynard is named deputy in Fayette County auditor's office and began duties in August. Formerly with Haskins-Wallace Co of Oelwein as cashier she comes highly recommended. Auto registrations in Fayette County rose in July with 79 new cars. Chevrolet led with 40, Ford 25, Pontiacs 3, Chrysler 2, Whippet 2, and single sales of Plymouth Oakland Roosevelt Studebaker Hup Willys Hudson. Total cars registered to date reached 8,059, down 31 from last year. Young Emerson Hurd, 16, of Waucoma, held for preliminary hearing after admitting he had entered several houses to steal. Elfard Hunsberger lost his weather forecasting reputation after rain prompted him to drive wagons into Otter Creek, losing them for a night. The wagons were recovered Tuesday morning.
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Misa Vera Miehe
Maynard
Haskins-Wallace Company
Oelwein
Ashier
West Union
Fayette County
F. G. Lee
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Plymouth
Oakland
Roosevelt
Studebaker
Hup
Willys
Hudson
Lee
Emerson Hurd
Waucoma
A. A. Robertson
Elfard Hunsberger
Otter Creek
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St. Lucia
Kiple
Jellings
Johnson
Falk
Croat
H. Kuennan
Franzen
Forreit
Elkader
Fort Jacsien
Gregerson
Clermont Nese Acon
Ft. Atkinson
Illyria
Minnesota River
William Alley
Lima
Robertson
Alley
Lou Berkey
Sheriff’s Office
Lee Granger
Hugh Randall
Will Knox
Ted Tyler
City Hall
John R. Lang
Grundy Center
Geiser & Donohue
New Hampton
E. H. Estey
Leon R. Layton
M. M. Cooney
Cline
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