League Leaders Ride Past Elgin in State Showdown
Oelwein again defeated Elgin 6 to 3 extending their unbeaten run against Elgin after a prior 4 to 8 win. Pollitt of Elgin boosted offense with three hits in four at bats, while Kiple pitched a strong game for Oelwein. The box score lists Klingman Gilson Kipla Gruver Dison and others contributing to the win. Elgin tallied late runs but could not overcome the early inning onslaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Elgin
Qelwain
L. Kipla
Pollitt
Benses
Wolf
Gilson
Falbre
Klingman
Kiple
Klingmen
Gruver
Dison
Ollitt
Meyer
Oth
Becker
Sth
BF. Kohler
W. M
Silverleaf
Lodge A. F
Fellowship Meeting and Upcoming League Games
Fellowship notes a meeting at Guttenberg. Other league results list Arlington 5 over Wadena Hawkeye 6 to 4 over West Union. Upcoming games include Arlington at Elgin Oolwein at Hawkeye and West Union at Wadena as the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenberg
Arlington
Wadena
Hawkeye
West Union
Elgin
Oolwein
Arlington Elgin
Birthday Twins Shared By Iowa And California Family
Mrs Franc DeSart of Elgin and her daughter Mrs L B Brubeck of Yuba City California celebrate birthdays on August 6. The DeSart family held a Sunday picnic at Ray DeSart home with members from Mason City Elgin and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franc DeSart
Elgin
Brubeck
Yuba City
Calif
Mia
Ray DeSart
Francis Beck
Francis DeSart
Ruth Jones
Mason City
L. 8. Brubeck
California
Elz
Raid Big Still Near Savanna Illinois Exposed
Federal agents raided a large still in an old cement factory near Savanna Illinois, claiming it was among the biggest in the United States with a 1600 gallon daily capacity. Five men were seized as the 1500 gallons of alcohol and 2500 gallons of mash were destroyed, valued at about 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Savanna
Ill
United States
Boy Scouts Get Rained Out At Kern Hill Camp
Rev J J Gnyder and his troop spent two days preparing a camping ground at Kern hill then left after a rainy Wednesday. They will try again when weather permits. Snyder volunteers his time to teach Scout life and many boys join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gnyder
Kern Hill
Elgin
Snyder
Rev. Snyder
All Will Be Treated Alike Under New NBA Rules
A discussion notes that the National Business Act will enforce fair competition for all businesses, signing or not. The piece mentions government restrictions applying equally, and records Lawrence Etter’s Friday departure to Chicago to visit relatives and attend the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Etter
Chicago
Bass catches big six-pound prize at Waucoma
A 12 year old girl reeled in a six pound bass at Waucoma and after calling her father to help land the fish the angling community admired it. The girl decided to release the bass to give other fishermen a chance at a once in a lifetime catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waucoma
New Roof on Echo Shop to End Leaks
L G Lehman and J Pfister began work yesterday on a new corrugated iron roof for the Echo shop to stop years of leaks. The upgraded roof is said to provide extra fire protection and full lightning protection, improving safety and reducing mop-up needs after rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G
Lehman
J. Pfister
Illyria F B Meeting Sets W H Antes as Speaker
The Illyria Farm Bureau secures W. H. Antes as the speaker for tonight's meeting on August 10. Antes is described as an interesting speaker and the bureau invites all members to attend and enjoy his talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Farm Bureau
W. H. Antes
Antes
Ilyria Farm Bureau
Mr. Antes
Red Jackets in Elgin Park Saturday Night Show
Elgin residents are invited to a Saturday night program by the Red Jackets, popular entertainers returning with a new act. In Washington, the $10,000,000 Iowa highway program funded by federal money was approved, with all 99 counties set to share and contracts to be awarded soon, encouraging local trade and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Park
Red Jackets
Washington
Iowa
What’s the Matter With Our Band in Elgin
A 30 year old Elgin item recalls a band’s early spring enthusiasm and alleged formation of a substantial group. As summer warms, practice dwindles and only scattered horn notes remain heard, prompting a call to brace up and restore harmony before autumn arrives for entertaining residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Hadeen
Elgin Band Urges Public Support For Summer Concerts
The Elgin band, praised as one of the best in the state, seeks community help to sustain open air concerts. Members rehearse weekly and perform rest concerts each Monday in the town hall, but local enthusiasm lags. a nudge to the public is promised, as the band relies on citizen backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Medberry Family Reunion at West Union Fairgrounds
Eighth annual Medberry family reunion gathered at West Union fairgrounds on Sunday August 4 with members from Highland Wadena Illyria Elkader Cheery Valley and Elgin. A picnic dinner preceded a brief business meeting confirming current officers for the next year with plans for the next reunion at Elkader Park on the first Sunday in August 1084.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medberry
Fair Grounds
West Union
Elmer Medberry
Rex Medberry
Elmer Frieden
Perry Medberry
Highland
Walter Medberry
Wadena
Alton Medberry
Albert Dennler
Ed Medberry
Illyria
Ivan Medberry
Weat Union
Jakie Yearous Jr
Cheery Valley
Max Medberry
Elgin
Elkader
Postville Band to entertain ice cream social Friday
The Dorcas Society sponsors an ice cream social with entertainment by the Postville band at Joe Lindlawn this Friday evening August 11. Admission is 50 cents. Also note a band concert at El ain park every Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Joe Lindlawn
Dorcas Society
Ady
Elain Park
Baptist Conference Opens August 16 With Speeches
The Baptist church hosts a four day conference from August 16 to 20 with an opening sermon by Rev G Wetter of Watertown Wisconsin at 8 p m. Other talks cover Pauls life and work, Holy Spirit, and reports from the schools and publication house with speakers from Milwaukee Rochester Cleveland St Paul Forest Park and Chicago. The schedule includes Ladies Aid meetings and youth activities led by Rev A Mihm and Rev Aug Schlesinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference
The
Baptist Church
G. Wetter
Watertown
Wisconsin
Paul
C. F. Dallman
L. Holzer
Milwaukee
Wis
Hana Keiser
Rochester
N. Y
Cleveland
Ohio
Holy Spirit
Aug. Schlesinger
St. Paul
Ladies’ Aid
A. P. Mihm
Forest Park
Chicago
Wm. Kuhn
D. D
Ci i EY Om Sdoankiings
Sermon series and Sunday school events in Burlington church
Christ preached at the Burlington church with August 20 sermons by Henry Marks and Rev. Wm Kuhn. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. meeting in the interest of Sunday schools. Address by Rev. A P Mihm. Evening sermons by Rev. C Stoeckman and preaching choir. Invitation extended for all Sunday school workers. English services. orchestra featured nightly. Rev Ph Lauer extends invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Zummach
Burlington
Henry Marks
St. Paul
Minn
Wm. Kuhn
D. D
A. P. Mihm
C. &. Stoeckman
Minneapolis
Ph, Lauer
Rivalry Sparks Elgin Arlington Game Close Rivalry
Elgin faces Arlington in the final league game at home with two more home dates, hoping to draw fans. A postponed Elgin versus Wadena match will be played first Sunday after season end to settle old scores, as Wadena previously trounced Elgin and both towns trade taunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Arlington
Wadena
Elgin Brainard Farmers Co to Liquidate and Settle Debts
Stockholders voted to liquidate the Elgin Brainard Farmers' Cooperative Company. Those indebted should settle within sixty days or face collection. By order of the board Adv 4 B0c. Elkader weighs a new high school building with a 30 percent grant and borrowed balance from government at a low rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin- Brainard Farmers’ Cooperative Company
Board of Directors
Medberry
Sec
Elkader
Elgin and Clermont Businesses Discuss N R A Schedule
Elgin town hall hosted a joint meeting of Elgin and Clermont merchants to craft an N R A opening hours schedule. Attendees admitted NRA details remained unclear but pledged compliance with a majority-supported plan. A resolution called for county and district group coordination to develop codes for various businesses, with universal compliance once adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Elgin Town Hall
Fayette County Sells $70,000 Worth of Bonds
Fayette County Board of Supervisors sold about $70,000 of county bonds to cover an overdrawn poor fund. The bond account had been overdrawn by $57,000. $60,000 was transferred from the road fund to the poor fund. Four bond companies participated, with Glaacow Veith & Dance of Davenport purchasing the bonds at par at 6 percent interest. county to pay printing and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Glaacow, Veith & Dance
Davenport
Union
Better Business Ahead Advertising Sparks Early Revenue Gains
Merchants report rising confidence in buyers and stronger sales from advertising. An Elgin merchant credits ads with at least 20 extra sales, illustrating how forward looking copy can lift business as conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Don’t Pass on Hills Law Goes Into Effect
New law effective July 4 forbids motorists from passing another car on hills with a $100 penalty. Highway signs will mark hills where passing is prohibited, but none are yet erected in this region. If an accident occurs the motorist attempting to pass bears the burden of proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commission
Lumber office hours and NR A changes raise plans
Local lumber yards adopt NR A hours from 7:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00 daily starting August 10, with regional firms Schori & Kuster Lumber Co. Elgin and Burgess Daugstad Lumber Co. Clermont. The piece urges readers to plan ahead for winter aid and cannings, noting NR A shifts and stricter profit rules for cut price competition, plus a quip about moth eaten gags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schori & Kuster Lbr. Co
Elgin
Burgess - Daugstad Lbr. Co
Clermont
R. F.C
Court and County Seat News Letter
Court and County Seat News Letter reports the arrest of Lloyd Morgan linked to a two year old hold up near Westgate Iowa and another suspect Dagelau held for further inquiry. Bootlegger Roland Moore fined 300 dollars and jailed three months with daily wage deductions. Fayette county rural schools receive state aid totaling 848.86 to fund equipment. 1984 auto license plates arrive with blue background and yellow numerals, Iowa word placement moved for readability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Cooney
A. A. Robertson
Queen City
Missouri
Lloyd Morgan
Young Morgan
Ashley Downing
Westgate
Iowa
Downing
Young Dagelau
Morgan
Roland Moore
H. E. Taylor
Fayette County
Co. Supt
L. G. Meyer
Bethel Township
Center Township
Harlan Township
Pleasant Valley Township
Union Township
Windsor Township
F. G. Lee
W S Humphry Dies in Denver Hospital
Ward was received here Tuesday by Mrs. Fred Rothlisberger that her brother W S Humphry of Idaho Springs Colorado had died early that morning at a hospital in Denver. He was about 70 and leaves two brothers and a sister Arthur Humphry of Elgin Leonard Humphry of West Union and Mrs Rothlisberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Fred Rothlisberger
W. S. Humphry
Idaho Springs
Colo
Denver
Rothlisberger
Humphry
Arthur Humphry
Elgin
Leonard Humphry
West Union
Elgin Feed Cuts Spring Chicken Surplus at Wenger's
About thirty men attended a spring chicken and french fries feed at Wenger's in Elgin consuming nearly sixty pounds of chicken and equal pounds of fries. The event aimed to reduce surplus and a similar gathering was planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Wenger's
Ike
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting at Schori Home
The Elgin Post American Legion and the Auxiliary will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori at their home next Wednesday evening, Aug. 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion and the Auxiliary
C. B. Schori
Benson Guests Visit Family in Readstown Echo
Mr and Mrs Edd Benson of Rockford Illinois visited from Saturday to Monday in the home of Mr and Mrs Ole Benson. Mrs Harry Baldwin of Lamont came last Sunday and is staying this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Lew Grover Read the Echo advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Benson
Rockford, Til
Ole Benson
Harry Baldwin
Lamont
Lew Grover
the Echo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illyria F. B. Meeting
Medberry Family Reunion
Baptist Conference
Denver Hospital
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!