Fayette county budget debate and local farming concerns
At a Fayette county meeting farmers and officials discussed the 1988 budget with a $108,000 levy cut from the previous year. A compromise kept a one mill TB eradication levy, and a trial dairy butter distribution for the needy was approved for one month replacing peanut butter. Arrests included Willis Greeley for liquor nuisance and Simon O Niel for uttering forged checks. several farmers debated economic fixes and urged more practical remedies amid price declines.
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Fayette County
Fayette
Oelwein
Board of Supervisors
G. P. Leverton
Eal
Active boys work on Migintas farm daily routines
A fragmentary report notes two youths from Migintas performing full farm duties each day. One walks a mile and a half to the Selmar Groth farm, completes the day’s tasks, and returns home, tackling hard jobs rather than easy chores.
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Hoya
Migintas
Ghati
Goth Alnee
Selmar Groth
Jacob Bk
Editors Oppose Government Spending on Mississippi River Channel
The Eastern Lowe Editorial Association gathered in Lansing on Friday August 5 1982 and adopted a resolution by editors and publishers of Iowa newspapers opposing U S government expenditures to promote and maintain a channel in the upper Mississippi River as an unnecessary waste of public funds.
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Lowe Editorial Association
Lansing
Lows
Lowa
United States
Ning Foot
Midshaippi
Veterans Reunion Saturday in West Union at courthouse
The Bard Veterans Association holds its annual reunion at the West Union courthouse on Saturday the 20th, starting at ten o'clock in the morning. The event honors Civil War veterans with eleven surviving in the county, six having died in the past year. E. Z. Latimer serves as acting commander and the governor of Town is expected in attendance.
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Iity. “‘Veterans’ Association
West Union
Irner
Isent
E. Z. Latimer
Open Air Sunday Service Led by Rev Snyder at Elgin Park
Rev J. J. Snyder conducted another open air Sunday evening service at Elgin park with group singing, brass quartet and choir. Reynolds Strong and Rothlisberger also took part. He plans another service next Sunday if weather permits.
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J. J. Snyder
Elgin Park
Brass Quartetta
Reynold Strong
Rothlisberger Aang
Fayette County Sunday School Convention to be Held
The annual Fayette county Sunday school convention meets Tuesday Sept 20 at the M E church in Fayette. Two state workers Mr Hutton and Mr Hexbrecht attend. Interdenominational group represents thirty five religious bodies in the state. A fine program will be presented.
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Fayette County
M. E
Fayette
Hutton
Hexbrecht
West Union Closes in on Little Eight Lead
West Union leads the Little Eight with 11 wins and 2 losses, one game ahead of Waucome which stands at 10 wins and 3 losses with one game remaining in the season.
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West Union
Waucome
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Postpones August Meeting
The Pleasant Valley farm bureau cancels its August gathering because the 28th falls during the Payette county fair week. An unknown person disrupted the recent farmers meeting, blamed on a youth. The Jefferson bus line ends service between Monona and Cedar Rapids due to low patronage.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Payette County
Jefferson Bus Line
Monona
Cedar Rapids
Warraht
Fayette County Fair promises high class exhibits and races
The Fayette County Fair returns with familiar premier displays and a new sideline of running races. Harness horses will be shown in many divisions, and events include baseball, trotting, pacing, and running races. Admission for autos drops to 26 cents, offering easier parking. Bi Centennia fireworks at night, then dancing in the large pavilion.
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Weat Union
Fayette County
Elgin Bank buys barn for new house site at town corner
The Elgin State Bank purchased the barn on Mrs. Mary Henson’s property and workers begin tearing it down to clear the site for a house on Homer Dill’s farm, formerly the Sheep Ranch. The removal will improve the busy Elgin corner long troubled by near misses at the crossroads.
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Elgin State Bank
Gingered Apple Jam Chopped Apple Preserve Recipe
A simple jam method using 6 pounds apples 6 parts sugar 3 cups water and 1 ginger root. Cook until apples turn transparent and the mixture becomes preserves. Remove ginger and finish.
Elgin Canning Factory Nears Startup This Week
Albert Schor said Tuesday the Elgin canning factory would likely start up in the latter part of the week. He noted several fields near town maturing rapidly and predicted a sweet corn yield similar to last year despite reduced acreage.
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Albert Schor
Elgin Canning Factory
Residence for Sale in Elgin Iowa by Shaffer Executors
For sale the residence of the late John D Shaffer located on Center Street Elgin Iowa Lot 8 and 4 Block 10 Second Addition Executors Israel F Shaffer John M Shaffer Elgin Iowa Attorney Leon R Layton West Union Iowa 51-52¢
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John D. Shaffer
Center Street
Elgin
Iowa
Israel F, Shaffer
John M. Shaffer
Leon R. Layton
West Union
Masonic Fellowship Excursion Cancelled
L L Sickle master of the local lodge reports river outing aboard the barge Manitou is cancelled for this year marking the abandonment of the river excursion plan. Postville obituary notes Even Swenson a pioneer resident who died August 6 at eighty three. He fathered twelve children and leaves a widow and grandchildren.
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L. ,L. Sickle
Masonic Lodge
Manitou
Clayton County
Even Swenson
Postville
Christiana
Norway
America
Large Group Holds Picnic on Sunday
A lengthy newspaper item covers a Sunday baseball game between Elgin and Waucoma, with Waucoma winning 8 to 2 amid early fireworks and notable plays by F. Kiple. It also notes upcoming league games, the Lehman relatives reunion at Elgin, and a long roster of attendees and honored members.
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Elgin
Waucoma
Wacoma
Waacoma
Kiple
Belding
F. Kiple
di Henniger
Anderson
Helms
Olson
Klingman
Steele
Becker
Pollitt
L. Klingman
al -Farley
H. Kuennen
Kuennen
Tesamer
Wilson
N. Balk
Lynch
Lawrence
B. Balk
C. Kuennen
Riple
Alpha
Ice Cream Social at Gander Lawn Hosted by Marion Dorcas
The Marion Dorcas Society held an ice cream social on the Joe Lind lawn in Gander on Monday evening August 22. The Postville High School band provided music and entertainment. Everyone is invited.
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Marion Dorcas Society
Joe Lind
Gander
Postvilla High School
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Oscar Frieden
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Max Hunsberger
Elmer
Geo
N. Schori
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Red Oak
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