Fayette County farmers sign to ease electric access
About 800 Fayette County farmers in 12 townships signed petitions signaling intent to obtain lower cost electricity once Fayette County R E Cooperative and R E A in Washington approve lines. A county map is being prepared for proposed transmission routes for R E A review and approval.
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Farm Bureau News
Fayette County
R. E. Cooperative
Washington
Center
Windsor
Dover
Jefferson
Harlan
Westfield
Putnam
Fremont
Bethel
Smithfield
Scott
Oran
Fayette R. E. Cooperative
Committeemen to Start Checking Soon in County
Fayette county township soil conservation committees will begin checking performance under the 1986 Agricultural Conservation program before September. They will measure all crop land on the farm this year and indicate last year’s and this year’s acreage on a map prepared for each farm. County training schools will be conducted and farmers will receive postcards to request committee checks as part of the grant application process.
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Farm Bureau News
Fayette County Township
Barr Health Winner Named In Fayette 4-H Health Contest
Harvard Barr of Fayette, member of the Progressive Livestock Club, won the boys 4-H health contest held August 14 in Fayette offices. Barr scored 99.5 percent, besting seven local club winners. Clair Claxton of Randalia was second with 98.7, the top teeth score. El don Wardell, Oelwein. Kenneth James, Stanley. and Cavy Humphrey, Arlington, followed. Barr and Claxton will advance to the Iowa state fair health contest with Fayette County Farm Bureau sponsoring the trip.
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Farm Bureau News
Harvard Barr
Fayette
Progressive Livestock Club
County Soil Conservation Committee to Attend Conference
Members of the County Soil Conservation Committee will travel to Manchester on Friday August 21 for a district conference on farm inspection for soil conservation awards. Immediately after the district conference county training schools will be held to acquaint township committeemen with the compliance work. One state fieldman or Extension Service representative will assist with the county training school.
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Farm Bureau News
County Soil Conservation Committee
Manchester
Extension Service
Phillips Visit Spans Volga City Weekend
Mr and Mrs J S Phillips visited Volga City from Sunday to Tuesday, staying with Mr and Mrs PF J Keeling. Keelings returned them home and all enjoyed dinner at F D Welch’s residence. Other guests included Effort Moser family of Remsen Ida Reus Emmetaderg Mrs Mary Matthys Lena Baumgartner and Clara Muehlenthaler at B J Baumgartner’s Friday. Gottlieb Dennler dislocated a finger while working last Thursday.
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J. S. Phillips
Volga City
PF. J. Keeling
Mrs. Keeling
F. D. Welch
Maria Fox
Marie Snipps
Forest City
Elgin
Eldred Dummermuth
Hazel Patterson
Ed Bucher
Kansas City
Hulda Stoehr
Michigan
Chas. Feller
Iowa City
Myrlin Feller
State University of Iowa
Will Lehman
Albert
Rock Valley
Effort Moser
Remsen
Mary Matthys
Big Fayette County Fair Program Ahead at West Union
The Fayette County Fair opens next week at West Union with a fast moving program of amusements. Races games shows free attractions and many other events await fair visitors. Exhibits are expected to be near normal and may exceed prior years. Plan to attend after checking page 3 of today's Echo.
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Fayette County
West Union
Birthday Party and Quilting at Mrs Dummermuth Home
Mrs Dena Dummermuth hosted a quilting gathering on Monday afternoon to celebrate her 68th birthday. A group of women, including Mrs John Erickson and others from Clermont West Union and nearby areas, attended and gave a birthday gift, with refreshments served late in the day.
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Dena Dummermuth
John Erickson
Bertha Frisbie
G. Roland
Clermont
Lorenz Schatz
West Union
Harry Becker
H. 5. Steele
Thos, Knudtson
Mel Kohler
Ole J. Olson
G. J. Mosby
Andrew Dummermuth
Joe V. Schneider
Carl Green
Kittenball Team Stages Another Show at Schori Park
The Elgin kittenball club hosts a Monday evening event at Schori ball park featuring a rodeo alongside Elgin versus Maynard. Contests for riders, pie eating, and more entertain younger attendees, with bucking ponies and games promised for an evening of fun. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Nellie Retz Craft, 49, of Arlington, widow of Charles Craft, following funeral services in Lamont, Iowa.
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Elgin Kittenball Club
Schori Ball Park
Elgin
Maynard
Ball Park
Charles Craft
Arlington
George Vaughn
Iowa City
Nellie Retz
Lamont
Bud Boyer Hurt in Road Crew Accident
Melvin Bud Boyer was injured Monday morning west of St. Lucas while operating a grader on a road crew. A heavy rock jolted him, injuring his hand, side and leg. he missed a day but returned to work Tuesday afternoon.
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Melvin
Bud” Boyer
St. Lucas
Mr. Boyer
Warning issued on whiskey warehouse receipts scam
Iowa Liquor Control Commission and Iowa Securities Department warn investors about high pressure sales of whiskey warehouse receipts. Officials say promises of quick fat returns are misleading and advise cautious investigation before buying. An eight page pamphlet explains the receipts’ nature and value, available at the Echo of HC.
Masons to Have Fish Dinner at Guttenberg
The next Masonic fellowship meeting will be held at Guttenberg on Friday August 28 with a fish dinner at 6 30 PM The DeMolay boys of Dubuque will entertain and a guest speaker is expected Local members should notify secretary C J Harington to confirm attendance and reserve the date
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Masonic Fellowship
Guttenberg
Dubuque
C. J. Harington
Association
Andersons Have Family Reunion
A large gathering at the Gilbert Anderson home occurred on Sunday for a family reunion. A picnic dinner was shared from guests’ baskets and the afternoon was spent visiting with many relatives listed, including families from Calmar and Mabel, Wisconsin.
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Gilbert Anderson
Albert Nesteby
Duane
Sven Blockhus
Severin Blockhus
Otto Blockhus
Anton Anderson
Edwin Gunderson
Clermont
Henry Anderson
West Union
Andrew Hillesland
Erick Flaskerud
Oscar
Joseph
Carrie
Dena
Nettie Olson
Dena Winger
Bertram Olson
Julius Flaskerud
Calmar
Tomoman
Ruth
Mabellin and
Torwald
Waterville
Republicans to Hold Organization Meetings in Fourth District
The state Republican central committee and national committee plan a series of organization meetings in the fourth district. Fayette county's session will be at West Union courthouse on Monday evening August 1 at 8 o'clock. Boss Lee Laird will speak on campaign issues and organizing plans. All county voters are welcome.
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State Republican Central Committee
National Committee
Fayette County
Court House
West Union
Lee Laird
National Organization
Improvements at Thoma Store Completed
Max Thoma finished interior re arrangement at his store eliminating steps for clerks and speeding customer service. The decor was refreshed with new shelving for groceries and a new shoe section. Display counters were removed to create more space for shoppers.
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Thoma
Max Thoma
Road workers vanish after completing Elgin Gander task
Elgin area crews that were based in Elgin for over a month disappeared Sunday after finishing work on the Elgin Gander road. A culvert gang and a gravel trucking gang were involved, hauling material for the blacktop between Postville and Waukon. Mrs. Charles Wenger hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kiple returned from a wedding trip and stayed with his parents to help care for his mother. Margaret Crider had tonsil surgery Monday at Decorah hospital and went home to recover.
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Elmer Yenney
Janesville
Wis
Elgin
M. Yenney
R. A. Crider
Elkader
Hans Keiser
Aplington
C. L. Huisinga
Huisinga
Hugh Casper
Sam Lehman
Elgin-Gander
Postville
Waukon
Paul Liddle
K. E. Mark
Chicago
Esport
Charles Wenger
Frank Kiple
M. V. Kiple
Margaret Crider
Decorah Hospital
District Republicans Meet in New Hampton Attendees Form Club
R P Strauch attended a district meeting of the Republican Central Committee in New Hampton. State Chairman Cook and district chairman Senneff led plans for organization. An open session featured Prof. Talle of Decorgh speaking for congress and a Talle for Congress Club was formed.
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R.P. Strauch
Republican Central Committee
New Hampton
Cook
Senneff
Talle of
Decorgh
Snyders Return From Agua Caliente Tour
A postcard from Rev J J Snyder family shows they are turning home from Agua Caliente Mexico arriving Tuesday night earlier than expected. They left Elgin about a month ago traveling to Washington then along the coast to California. Verle Kniel of West Union visited Elgin friends and was hosted by Fred Gehring. Mrs M V Kiple improves after erysipelas illness. friends wish for quick recovery.
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J. J. Snyder
The
Echo
Snyders
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Elgin
Washington
California
Verle, Kniel
West Union
Fred Gehring
Hilda Meyer
Elgin Bumps West Union to 8-6 in pennant tilt
Elgin Cardinals climbed the pennant ladder by defeating West Union 8 to 6 in a well played game with few errors. Roy Steele led Elgin at the plate going 3 for 4, Klingman and B Granger each had two hits, and several players added extra base hits. Granger fanned 8 while West Union pitchers totaled 9 strikeouts. Other league games saw Hawkeye defeat Clermont 5 to 1, with next Sundays matchups listed.
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Elgin Cardinals
Roy Steele
Elgin
Klingman
B. Granger
Shaffer
Potter
West Union
Stesle
Frieden
Granger
Schupbach
Ploog
Trude
Grangers
Fayette
Clermont
Wadena
Waucoma
Hawkeye
Westgate
Welcome rains finally come to Elgin
F G C Muehlethaler installed a home rain gauge in Elgin and recorded rainfall: August 18 one inch, August 22 one and a quarter inches, August 17 seven point eight inches, August 18 seven eight inch, totaling four inches in a week. He noted a one inch fall in 25 minutes Monday afternoon. July was dry with only three light showers totaling about one quarter inch each. People welcome the moisture after a dry, warm July.
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F. GC. Muehlethaler
Elgin
Muehlethaler
Canning Factory to Open Monday in Elgin
The Elgin Canning Company plans a 1936 pack start Monday as early fields mature and rains boost sweet corn prospects. Late corn, not yet burned by drought, may near normal yield. acreage spans a wide area with variable conditions. Manager Albert Schori notes possible brief gap between yearly and late packing due to weather shifts.
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Elgin Canning Company
Drouth
Albert Schori
Davis Players Open Four Day Engagement in Elgin
The Clyde and Bea Davis players begin a four day run in Elgin in the big tent theatre on Pleasant street. Opening show The Hodlum features stage plays vodvil and music with ladies admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult. Clyde Fox Earl Davis and Jack Jensen visited Elgin relatives after a trip to Iowa City. High prices for fat livestock next spring are anticipated.
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Clyde and
Bea Davis
Elgin
Big Tent
Pleasant Street
Clyde Fox
Earl
Jack Jensen
Forest City
Iowa City
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