Double Wedding at Elgin Baptist Church
A double wedding was held Monday evening August 27 at Elgin Baptist Church. Helen Baechler and Clarence Muehlethaler of Elgin wed Anna Haas of Clermont and Alfred Baechler of Elgin in a large ceremony officiated by Rev. Thomas Stoeri of St. Louis. The event featured elaborate floral décor, two bridal parties, and a piano performance by Frieda Freiburghaus.
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Elgin Baptist Church
Helen Baechler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Elgin
Anna ‘Mae Haas
Clermont
Alfred Baechler
Thomas Stoeri
St. Louis
Frieda Freiburghaus
Waterloo
Lohengrin
Stoeri
Baecher - Muehlethaler
Leo Grether
William Krueger
Faye Wahls
Garnaville
Maxine Lehman
Helen Muchi Abalencan de
Mary “Bacchiot
David Hackman
Howard Shaffer
Haas -Baechler
Melbert Baechler
Reuben Hackman
Marian Probert
Carol Miller
Esther Krueger
Luella Miller
Gerald Schneider
Lena Simek
Mr. Muehlethaler
Mr. Baechler
Herbert Haas
Mendelssohn
Muehlethaler
Ern Baechter
Fred C. Muehlethaler
Baechler
Mary Haas
State Teachers College
Clermont Township
O. W. Krueger
Crystal Miller
Carmen Swenson
Ruth Krueger
Harry Johnson
Elgin's First Station Agent Visits
E M Callender of Clarion visited Elgin last week with his nephew J F Miller of Clermont. Callender came to Elgin in 1872 as the first C R I & P station agent and recalled selling tickets from a farm house window for the early excursion to Postville. He later worked eight and a half years in Elgin, then twenty years in Clarion, served as county official for twenty years, and is now retired.
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E. M. Callender
Clarion
J. F. Miller
Clermont
Elgin
Mill. Callender
C. R. I. & P. Railway
Postville
Rock Island
Mr. Callender
Lard Pact Seen As Aid To Iowa Farmers
Dr T W Schultz of Iowa State College says the US Cuba lard trade pact will help Iowa farmers by lowering Cuban tariffs from 9 18 to 2 78 per hundred pounds and expanding Cuba’s purchases. Iowa accounts for about 20 percent of US lard exports. a larger Cuban market could boost pork production.
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United States
Cuba
T. W. Schultz
Department of Agricultural Economics
Iowa State College
Iowa
Towa
Burn Out Large Motor Halts Elgin Canning Plant
A 15 horsepower motor in the husking shed at the Elgin canning factory burned out after supper causing a 21-2 hour shutdown last Friday evening. Workers replaced it quickly with a spare from Weibel Mill Co, which allowed operations to resume in a short time.
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Elgin Canning Factory
Weibel Mill Co
Bridge Supplies On The Road Near Elgin Turkey River Bridge
County engineer Alden Finch said Thursday bridge timbers and plank for the Turkey river bridge east of Elgin are on the way and workers will start soon. Residents east of town will welcome the improvement.
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Alden Finch
Turkey River
Elgin
Socccscs
Opening of Elgin Public School Sets Sept 8 Schedule
Readiness for the Elgin public school opening on Monday Sept 8 with no classes that day except registrations. The 1934 35 teaching staff includes L B Carter superintendent manual training Agnes Crowe principal history C S Whitney Britt mathematics science R C Jorgenson Minneapolis English music Gilma Olson Soldier Home acc ombé physical training Niteey Frances Hoyt Wayothe commercial dramatics Wilma Steinmetz Riceville 7th 8th grades Jeanette Lindeman Aplington 5th 6th Harriet Peterson Essex 3rd 4th Heleen Scholz Guttenberg 1st 2nd grades.
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Elgin
L. B. Carter
Agnes Crowe
Clermont
S. Whitney
Britt
R. C. Jorgenson
Minneapolis
Minn
Gilma Olson
Soldier—Home Accombé
Niteey Frances Hoyt
Wayothe Commercial
Wilma Steinmetz
Riceville
Jeanette Lindeman
Aplington
Harriet Peterson
Essex
Heleen Scholz
Guttenberg
Finish Paving 18 Club Forms in West Union
A group of road boosters from McGregor to Fredericksburg met in West Union on Monday to push primary 18 paving. E A McIlree was named chairman and M J Channer secretary, both from West Union, with an executive committee from every interested town. A 12 mile gap remains in the Hawkeye to Fredericksburg stretch and another west of New Hampton. effort will press to pave these sections.
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West Union
McGregor
Fredericksburg
E. A. Mcllree
M. J. Channer
Hawkeye
New Hampton
Oelwein Man Stricken During Fair Attendance
Mr. Cooley, about fifty five, died suddenly while seated in the grandstand at the fair grounds last Wednesday evening. His wife accompanied him and he worked at the Great Western shops in Oelwein. He was taken to West Union hospital where life was found extinct. Neighbors brought the body back to Oelwein and it was taken to the undertaker.
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Cooley
Great Western
Oelwein
West Union Hospital
Retailers Predict 10 Percent Fall Sales Gain
Despite the drought, retailers nationwide expect about a 10 percent rise in September October and November sales over 1933 according to a survey by the National Retail Dry Goods Association. Merchants in normal conditions share optimism and expect fuller merchandising with cautious confidence.
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National Retail Dry Goods Association
Homecoming Expenses Requested For Quick Settlement
Citizens are asked to present any bills for homecoming expenses to B. J. Baumgartner, finance committee chairman. All accounts should be paid and a report prepared for the regular meeting on Monday evening, September 10.
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B. J. Baumgartner
Gregg certificates awarded for student transcription work
Just before school closed this spring several commercial students sent in specimens of their work for certificates and these were received within the past two weeks. Marjorie Larson won a 100 word transcription certificate while Zella Boyle and Signy Hanson earned 60 and 80 word transcription certificates respectively and Geraldine Kohler earned an 80 word transcription certificate. Erma Grether received three competent typista pins for typing 60 words in five minutes.
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Marjorie Larson
Zella Boyle
Signy Hanson
Geraldine Kohler
Erma Grether
Ridge Road Project Aims for All-Weather Route to Wadena
Melvin Bud Boyer and crew began grading the ridge road from Ward Brabham corner to primary 56 and will renew drained sections. Plans include reopening a short stretch from Harald Leuenberger corner to BG and meet ridge road, creating a route from Elgin to 56 and toward Wadena. A possible stone quarry near Powell Hill could be funded by another relief project.
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Melvin
Bud) Boyer
Brabham
Elgin
Henry Holzer
Harald Leuenberger
Wadena
Powell Hill
Regrets Over Unable To Attend Homecoming
A letter from Arthur W. Shaffer of Lincoln Nebraska dated August 25 1934 regrets missing the second homecoming during a congressional primary campaign. He reflects on aging memories of childhood and loss, sending best wishes to R F Strauch of Elgin Iowa and other old friends.
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Lincoln
Nebr
My. R. F. Strauch
Elgin
Towa
Strauch
Beyond
Mother
Arthur W. Shaffer
South 14 Street
Nebraska
Corn Hog Money Held Up in Nineteen Counties
Nineteen County towns including Fayette remained on suspended lists in the AAA recheck of corn hog contracts on Monday. Some rechecks still unfinished and others require further checking to reach conclusions on dispositions.
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Fayette
Saturday Evening Programs Resume in the Park
Starting this week, Saturday evening programs will be resumed in the park. The Kruegers will entertain with vocal and instrumental music in a full evening sponsored by Elgin business men. Be there.
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Kruegers
The
Elgin Business Men
Echo errs on marriage notice in name swap
The Echo mixed up the Muehlethaler twins by announcing Clarence as Larrence, a repeated error not new to them. The paper notes the slip and hopes for pardon, implying the correct bridegroom should be Clarence and the intended name was misprinted.
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Echo
Muehlethaler
Clarence
Larrence
Primary No 172 Patch Work Sparks Road Longevity Debate
On Monday state workers inspected primary 172 and patched spots with ready mixed gravel and oil. Analysts say the repairs address contractor oversights rather than imminent wear. If the road fails within two years, the project will be an expensive experiment.
Frank Kiple and Jane Denniston Visit Kiple Parents
Frank Kiple and Jane Denniston were here Sunday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Kiple.
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Frank Kiple
Jane Denniston
Mrs. M. V. Kiple
Factory Employees Double At Elgin Canning Plant
The Elgin Canning Company reports payroll near 142 workers this Saturday, nearly double last year’s peak of 85. Assistant to the secretary Mrs. Arthur Herrling disclosed the figure as part of the season’s hiring surge. In other news, Ray DeSart hosted a family picnic Sunday evening with Franc and Emma DeSart, R W Muehlenthaler, Martin and Chas Feller, and four children in attendance.
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Elgin ‘Canning Company
Arthur Herrling
Ray DeSart
Franc DeSart
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Martin Feller
Chas, Feller
Emma Bunting
Ada
Elgin High Promotes Vocational Courses and Community Spirit
Elgin high offers ninth grade tracks and vocational programs in home economics business and general studies. Emphasis on practical arts leadership music drama and athletics, with teachers chosen for ability and community support for wholesome sportsmanship. Rural pupils can stay in town during bad roads.
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Elgin High
Corn Binders In Demand In Local Farm Trade
Torkelson Bros. reports six new corn binders sold recently and warns binders will become scarce as farmers plan to harvest every stalk. Feed woes loom with scarce rough seeds and drought affects fodder shipments from drier western areas while the northeast lawn section holds corn prospects and livestock.
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Torkelson Bros
County Fair Reports Higher Gate Receipts Than 1933
Gate receipts for the county fair ending Friday totaled 8043.10 dollars, about 993 dollars more than the prior year. Daily increases occurred except Friday, which despite a blustery cloudy day near freezing caused a 336.50 dollar decline while Thursday night showed a 1 323 756 dollar advance overall.
Annual Fayette County Sunday School Meeting
The Fayette County Sunday School association holds its annual meeting at the Baptist church in Delwin on Thursday September 27. President is W. Van Ness of Fayette.
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Fayette County
Lyons Leaves Elgin for Maquoketa Homecoming Visit
Lizzie B Lyons departed Elgin on Thursday morning returning to her Maquoketa home after a visit for homecoming. She traveled with Falbs to Cedar Rapids then took a train to DeWitt where relatives greeted her. The text ends with a stray, unclear line about rust and brilliance.
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Lizzie B. Lyons
Maquoketa
Elgin
Falbs
Cedar Rapids
DeWitt
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