Arlington Bumps Elgin Out of Second Place
Arlington tops Elgin in a tense game to seize second place as Elgin struggles with base running, fielding, and hitting. Arlington clinches late with a 7 run total while Elgin slips and faces a pennant-contending race with four teams in the mix. Next Sunday matchups list Elgin at Hawkeye and Arlington at Ft. Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Elgin
Cardinals
Waucoma
Fort Atkinson
Ruhens
Abrhe Bates
Remnbold
Hungerford
Bert Welch
Muliens
Sammacy
Volk
F. Kiple
Pinch
Kregel
Hawkeye
St. Lucas
Wancoma
Elkader
Clermont
Ft. Atkinson
Believe It or Not Climate Hatches Chick in Calexico
In Imperial Valley a chick hatched from eggs left too long on a Main Street grocery shelf. One chick died after cats took a "chicken dinner" for free, while the surviving chick remains under observation. The egg box remains, and the storekeeper hopes for better luck with the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Valley
Calif
el Centro
Stuart
Imeprial Valley
Calexico
Press
Postville Farmer Chris Meier Dies by Suicide
Chris Meier a 69 year old Postville farmer was found dead in his barn Monday before noon after leaving home to tend his bean patch. Neighbors note ill health as the apparent motive. he is survived by his widow and several grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Meier
Postville
Meier
Union College Football Schedule Preview
U. football card lists games from Oct 3 in Fayette against Western Union to Nov 22 clash with State Teachers College in La Crosse Wisconsin. Homecoming is Oct 26 versus Luther College in Fayette with several early season road trips and a November meeting with Dubuque University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Fayette
Buena Vista
Storm Lake
Penn College
Luthar College
Dubuque University
Illyria 4-H Club Meeting and Local News Briefs
The Illyria 4-H club met at Anna Baldwin's home with five members and two visitors. Darlene Yearous and the host showed rolled oats cookies. A lunch was served. A local cinema showing "With Byrd at the South Pole" impressed Elgin residents as informative and entertaining. Elgin Schools resume Monday September 1 for the new school year. Several residents plan a fishing trip to Lansing on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyria Jolly Boosters
Anna Baldwin
Darlene Yearous
Fayette County Increases to Twelve Standard Schools
Fayette county now has twelve standard schools, up from nine last year, with state warrants totaling 455.96 issued to County Superintendent Meyer for aid based on attendance. The smallest warrant is 23.75 and the largest 57 to Harlan No. 1, funds used for equipment and improvements, continuing yearly support for standard schools. The list includes Windsor Nos. 1 and 2 Union Nos. 2 and 4 Pleasant Valley Nos. 2 6 8 Banks No. 1 Bethel Nos. 5 and 8 Center No. 5 Harlan No. 1 Argo Gazette
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Fayette County
Meyer
Harlan No. 1
Windsor
Union
Pleasant Valley
Banks
Bethel
Center
Harlan
Argo-Gazette
Terrier Bites Small Boy in Car Suitcase?
Kenneth Schori is bitten on the left cheek and upper lip by a terrier while standing on a car running board. The dog jumped from the back seat and tore the boy’s cheek and lip. He received first aid from a doctor and the dog is being observed for Pasteur treatment if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Schori
Leo’ Schori
Rudy Johnson
Kenneth
Pasteur
County fair opens as new auto exhibit complete
A new automobile exhibition building was completed in time for the county fair opening Tuesday at West Union. The fair association plans total permanent improvements near $8,000 including remodeling the ticket office into a dining room for 4-H club girls at $1,000 and a new grandstand at $3,000, with two other buildings joined to expand the poultry exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Fair Association
Local Women Host Mission Society Meeting At Feller Home
The Woman's Foreign Mission Society met at Mrs. Chas. Feller's home on Friday August 8 with Mrs. J. J. Snyder as program leader delivering devotion and several skits and talks. Skarshaug arrives from Sumner to visit parents H. O. Skarshaug northeast of Elgin while recalling busy office work. The Clayton County Fair opens next week with attractions listed in Echo. Fred Cooley Decorah entertained at band concert with banjo performances. Schools resume Monday September 1 and Echo offers construction paper 26 cents per package. Mr and Mrs Math DeSart of West Union spent Sunday with John DeBart.
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Woman’s Foreign Mission Society
Chas. Feller
J. J. Snyder
Uana Henderson
Ed Klingman
J.D. Shaffer
Ida Patterson
Rath Skarshaug
Sumner
H. 0. Skarshaug
Elgin
Fred Cooley
Decorah
Echo
Mrs
Math DeSart
West Union
John _DeBart
Protest Meeting Over Little League Roiled by Player Eligibility
A meeting of Little League managers and officials in Elgin considered a protest by Waucoma against six new St. Lucas players. The group prohibited those players from league participation but backed strengthening St. Lucas to be on par with the league. The decision was left to the managers to resolve the next day amid a push to enforce a stricter home player rule next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Waucoma
St. Lucas
Winneshiek Giants
Little
County Trunk P grading starts in Clayton County
The C F Betz Construction Co of Sioux City began grading County Trunk Road P from U S 18 south through Gunder to Elkader. This year only the section from U S 18 to the Norway church in Wagner township will be graded, with the remainder to El kader graded next year. The same crew has been working on other county roads, with a second crew to be added soon to accelerate work as weather allows.
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C. F. Betz Construction Co
Sioux City
U. S. 18
Gunder
Elkader
Norway Church
Wagner Township
Oihis
Garnaville
Giard
Clayton Co
Register
Corn Pack to Start in September Weather Varies Outcome
Canning factory officials anticipate the sweet corn pack starting around September 1 depending on the upcoming weather. A trial run with machinery is planned next week, likely Friday and Saturday, to ensure operations run smoothly. The crop is in fair condition, but final quality remains uncertain until packing completes and the warehouse stock is assessed. Drought may have affected the harvest.
Otter Creek Bridge Completed and Accepted
The painting crew finished their work at the Otter Creek bridge on Saturday morning and turned the job over to the county for acceptance. County engineer approved the work and the bridge was accepted. Remaining work includes filling the approaches, scheduled to start this week by Silas Wilson’s nearby road crew.
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Otter Creek Bridge
Silas Wilson
Guard Posts Placed on Highways 18 55 Between Postville and Calmar
Highwaymen have been placing guard posts along No 56 this week between Postville and Calmar using machinery including a compressed air post hole digger and an attachment to round off post tops. Immigration from Ireland is noted as fallen due to lack of work. Also, Elgin band concerts are canceled this week because of the county fair but will resume next Thursday when weather permits. Mr and Mrs Chan Capper spent the weekend with Decorah relatives.
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Postville
Calmar
Ireland
Elgin
Pictured Rocks Legend Ties to Local River Bluff
A North Town Times recounts an ancient Indian legend from Pictured Rocks where the younger brother is transformed into a river bluff, Pike's Peak, after a treacherous murder during a double tribe battle. The piece links the bluff to Gen. Pike and Ft Crawford nearby. The second item reports the Elgin Waucoma fair tragedy of Billie Rubens, an 18 year old Elgin catcher who died within moments after being struck in the heart by a pitched ball, with details on his family and character.
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Everhear
Pictured Rocks
North Iowa Times
The
Times
Saya
Waters
Pike’s Peak
Elgin-Waucoma
Billie Rubens
Wadena
Dr. Smittle
Billie
Dre Smittle
George Rubens
Elgin
Vivian
Georgia
Do Not Pay Money Up Front For Goods Or Subscriptions
Advice warns against paying money in advance to strangers selling at homes or on the road. Buy from local merchants or trusted contacts to ensure delivery and redress. Also notes community events and a local high school game result with Fayette County Boosters defeating Fort Atkinson Little 8 by 6 to 1.
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Fayette County
Boosters
Fort Atkinson
Little
Mayors Fine Paid With Business Help
The case of Mayor Thos Carnall who pleaded guilty to assaulting Constable Port Hartsough saw a $50 fine and costs assigned. When no fine for the constable was set, Carnall withdrew his guilty plea and appealed. Several businessmen contributed to pay the mayor's fine, and Judge Cook noted this as a withdrawal of the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hough
Thos. Carnall
Port Hartsough
Cook
Oelwein Register
Station Headquarters Ad in Elgin Independent Produce Co.
In Elgin Independence Produce Co. offers a full line of Gold Medal Flour and Feeds with a special month end offer. 49 Ibs Gold Medal Flour $1.79, 49 Ibs Guaranteed Flour $1.49, 100 Ibs Gold Medal Egg Mash $2.65. They seek poultry and eggs, offer free calling service, and invite customers to call for prices before selling. Manager Bill Gecerlings.
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Independence Produce Co
Bill Gecerlings
Mgr
Coe Petit Recital At Local Church Next Tuesday
Coe Petit will give a recital at the M. E. church next Tuesday evening, August 26. There is no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken. Everyone is invited. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Palmer of Janeaville, Wis., spent the weekend at the A B E Schupbach home. Ruth and Naomi Schupbach visited with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Palmer
Janeaville, Wis
A. BE. Schupbach
Ruth
Naomi Schupbach
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Anlington
St. Lucas Ethan L
U. 1
Illyria
Byrd
South Pole
Miller
Mra
T. W. Dean
J. F. Bailey
Mrs. H
Terrier
Small Boy
Feller
Otter Creek
Mrs. Chan
Capper
Warkend
Joe Kinnan
Marian Jean
Cedar Rapids
Harry Baldwin
Roy French
Land
Frank Howard
John Baldwin
Jacob Gehring
Rochester
Fred Schneider
Carnall
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