Study Center to Be Held at West Union High School
Saturday December 5 announces a Fayette county study center at West Union High School. County Supt L G Meyer urged all moral and grade teachers to attend. Mim Ritter of Cedar Falls will lead a reading demonstration and Mara M Wallace of Des Moines, inspector of Normal Training Schools, will attend and add value for teachers. The superintendent seeks broad teacher attendance.
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West Union High” School
Siven
L. G. Meyer
Fayette County
Mim Ritter
State Teachers College of
Cedar Falls
Mara .M. Wallace
Es Moines
Basket Social At Hell Creek School Friday Evening
A basket social will be held at Hell Creek School Pleasant Valley Township district No 1 on Friday evening December 12 at 8 o'clock. Ladies please bring baskets. Jack Elizabeth Jacob, teacher. Mrs Pauline DeGart went to Cedar Rapids. Favening to spend Bays Se een shtex Mea Win Bendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell Creek School
Pleasant Valley Township
Jack Elizabeth Jacob
Pauline DeGart
Cedar Rapids
Bendel
Gunderson's Sister Found in Longmont Colorado
Mrs Rasmussent, born in Norway in 1844, lived with Clermont Township parents until marriage to Never Rasmus son. They farmed near Castalia before moving about thirty years ago to Longmont, Colorado. Her husband died about six years ago. She is survived by two sons and a step-daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Rasmussent
Norway
Clermont Township
Meeting urged for city officials and journalists with talks
Mayors and justices of peace police officers constables and vigilantes urged to attend an instructive meeting. Bankers and newspaper men invited. A banquet at 6:80 follows the business session. Men will hear several talks on legal problems.
Capper Hatchery Expands With Third Addition
Capper Hatchery completed a third addition last week to the original structure. A 14 by 95 foot room was added just south of the office built last summer at the northwest corner. The new section is nearly fireproof and, with the previous building, brings total floor space to about 4,000 square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper Hatchery
Polly's Barber Shop Boss Launches Weekly Car Registration Ad
NEW ADV. STANT Geo. Pollitt announces a weekly stunt at Polly's Barber Shop in The Echo. Each week he will reveal a randomly picked parked car's registration number and its owner wins a free haircut. Watch for the ad each week and try your luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Pollitt
Polly
Echo
Annual Masonic Election in December at Silver Leaf Lodge
Silver Leaf Lodge No.518 A F and A M will hold its annual election of officers next Tuesday evening Dec 8. This is also the regular December meeting night. The present officers urge maximum attendance from members. Charles Graver W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge No
A. F
LA. M
Elgin Community Club to Meet at Town Hall Monday
Elgin Community Club will convene at the Town Hall next Monday evening December 7 at 8 30. New business has arisen since the last meeting and a good turnout is urged. Mr and Mrs Ray Stratton of Huron attended recently with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Mra
Ray Stratton
Huron
New 1882 Chevrolet Model Set for Display Saturday
Arvin Falb Bons Jieal Chevrolet will feature a new 1882 model on their showroom floor this Saturday December 5 as thousands of showrooms nationwide prepare for its display. Officials promise surprises but details remain under wraps until December 6 when the formal announcement is expected. The Elgin dealer plans a wide publicity push claiming the campaign will be among the largest in Elgin and nearby towns. Watch for an Echo report next week with the official unveiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falb "Bons
Chevrolet
Echo
Elgin
Gunder P T A Shows Good Results At School
At a Gunder school social last Tuesday the P T A raised 25.25 from lunch sales to add to the school stand. Miss Mary McNiel teaches, and the group cooperates in school activities. The association sponsored a diphtheria immunization campaign engaging nearly every person in the district, with 32 children receiving their first treatment last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunder
Mary McNiel
Gunder P. T. A
Parent-Teacher Association
Elgin Schools Announce Christmas Vacation Dates
The school board decided Tuesday evening to start Christmas vacation on Friday December 18. The break will last two weeks with schools resuming Monday January 14. Under the current schedule Elgin Schools would close May 21 if there is no spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette county I O O F meeting set for Dec 10
The next Fayette county I O O F gathering will be at Randalia I O O F hall on December 10. Chairman Welcome Wenrich of West Union invites a large attendance, noting much good comes from these meetings. All Elgin Odd Fellows are urged to attend. Mrs Carrie Whitney and Gertrude Loraine and Mery Carpenter of Fayette spent Thanksgiving at the C B Schori home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randalia
Hall
Welcome Wenrich
West Union
Elgin
Odd Fellows
Carrie Whitney
Gertrude
Loraine and
Mery Carpenter
Fayette
C. B. Schori
NER FAMILY REUNION HIGHLIGHTS THOS HOWARD LINEAGE
A large Howard family gathering at Bunday on November 29 marked the 45 th annual reunion. Present were Exley and Michala Howard, Dora Boyle, Judson Conner and numerous relatives. Attendees included Chaffer and four sons, Tommy Howard and sons, Reuben Howard and Hazel, Albert and Herbert Dummermuth families, Sheldon Boyle and daughters, Walter Kohls family, Ward Brabham, Palmer Bartholomaw, and others. Maria Fox Julie Ann Anderson and Ed Conner of Forest City and Elgin could not attend. A picnic dinner was served and next year’s dinner location remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Howard
Bunday
Exley Howard
Michala Howard
Dora Boyle
Judson Conner
Chaffer
as‘Tommy Howard
Reuben Howard
Hazel
Albert Dummermuth
Herbert Dummermuth
Sheldon Boyle
Walter Kohls
Ward Brabham
Palmer Bartholomaw
Maria Fox
Julie Ann Anderson
Bick Conner
Forest City
Ed Conner
Elgin
Planting a permanent community Christmas tree in Elgin park
The Elgin Legion and Auxiliary sponsor a permanent Christmas tree in Elgin park. Alfred Imhof and Fred Kohter supervised the planting on Tuesday, promising a year round ornament and a yearly worry avoided if the tree grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion and Auxiliary
Elgin Park
Alfred Imhof
Fred Kohter
Elgin
Farm Bureau Elects Officers In Pleasant Valley
A short program followed the business meeting of the Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau with a song by Martha Berg a talk by Rev Snyder and music by the German Band of Engin A luncheon was served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asios Pleasant
Valley Farm
Martha Berg
Rev. Snyder
Egin
Order of Eastern Star Elects Next Wednesday
The Order of Eastern Star holds its annual election on Wednesday evening, December 9. Members are urged to attend to participate in the meeting and decision making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Two Day Vacation Brings Many Home
The Elgin Thanksgiving vacation drew many visitors and returning scholars, with a list of college students and teachers passing through. Cedar Falls, Ames, Fayette, Forest City, and other towns appear among the names, including Cedar Rapids and Coe College affiliates. Teachers from Britt Clermont Fayettert Clermont St Paul Minn and several miscellaneous staff and guests joined the local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Bernita Bopp
Cedar Rapids Business College
Floyd Dummermuth
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Lois Lehman
Marguerite Schupbach
Mabel Frieden
Gladys Schneider
Alice Haas
Cedar Falls
Louis Thoma
Floyd Knudtson
Ames
Clifton Kiple
Reuben Lehman
Loraine
Waterloo
Myrlin Feller
Moorehead
Mary Hanson
Oelwein
Frances Skarshaug
Collina
Three Farms Change Hands Near Elgin and Wadena
Charles Gehring bought the May estate farm of 240 acres between Elgin and Wadena for 8000 dollars, about 33.53 per acre, described as a very good stock farm. Henry Holzer sold 63 acres, former M J Monnahan farm, to George Howard, and bought Howard’s 100 acre farm joining his home place to the northwest. Holzer says the deal gives him plenty of land.
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Charles Gehring
May
Elgin
Wadena
Henry Holzer
M. J. Monnahan
George Howard
Holzer
Geo. Howard
Five Tests Quickly Show This Town's Oddities
A man struck a match to check an empty gasoline tank, and it wasn't. A man patted a strange bulldog to see if it was affectionate, and it wasn't. An auto driver sped to beat a train at a crossing, but failed. A man touched an electric wire to test charge, and it was. A merchant cut his advertising to save money, but it failed.
A Poetic Dream Nonsensical Rhymes From Hy 8
A dreamlike verse describes a mouse flying in, a bat eating cheese, a maid revealed as a man, a fish sneezing, snakes barking, a cat whistling, a woodchuck cackling, and a baby chewing grizzle. Mud turns to cream as sawdust becomes powder and an elephant dances while hens crow.
Breach of promise case ends with ribbing moral tale
A chorus girl sued a rich banker for breach of promise in a western town and won $10,000. After leaving court she was struck by a streetcar, breaking eight ribs, and the same judge later awarded her eight dollars. The piece ends with a cautionary moral about not to trifle with a woman's heart.
Iowa's Civil War Ends With Militia Recalled
Iowa's cattle war ended last week as state militia and veterinarians returned home. The conflict cost nearly 112000 dollars, a sum taxpayers will bear, including objectors. The public money debate lingers over perceived value of militia service.
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Iowa
Gilitia
Honorine Otley Takes Third in Atwater Kent Radio Contest
News arrives that Miss Honorine Otley placed third in the Atwater Kent radio contest held in Chicago representing Trowa. First place went to a contestant from Jennertown, North Carolina Fayette Leader. The Elmer Hoag family celebrated Thanksgiving at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A S Houg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honorine Otley
Atwater Kent
Chicago
Trowa
Jennertown
N. C
Fayette Leader
Elmer Hoag
A. 5. Houg
Chase Baldwin Nuptials
The marriage of Miss Alice Mae Chase to Mr. Clint Baldwin was solemnized Sunday at eleven o'clock at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. L. W. Hayter officiating. Attendants were Miss Leta Chase and Sam Kramer. The groom is a graduate of Upper Iowa University and a farmer. They left for St Louis on their honeymoon and will reside on a farm near Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mae Chase
Clara Chase
Clint Baldwin
George Baldwin
Elgin
Presbyterian Parsonage
L. W. Hayter
Mias Leta Chase
Sam Kramer
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
St. Louis
Radio Orchestra Draws Crowds for Three Dances
The Little German Band from radio station W. M. T. Waterloo proved a big attraction for William F. Miller, drawing crowds to three dances. Last Saturday evening the hall again filled to capacity with dancers from Waterloo, Dubuque, Strawberry Point, Fairbank and surrounding towns. The crowd was orderly and things went smoothly.
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W. M. T. Waterloo
Wm. F. Miller
Waterloo
Dubuque
Strawberry Point
Fairbank
Help Needed in Northern States from Elgin Donors
A dozen or more people from Elgin answered the Marion Mission Society appeal for the destitute in Montana and the Dakotas by donating clothing and shoes. Goods were left at the Echo office Saturday and Monday for sorting and packing. Local supporters feel their help will reach those in need as the churches in the affected areas handle distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Marion Mission Society
Montana
The
Dakotas
Echo Office
Marlon Church
Leave for Federal Court Session
John Falk and Mel Kohler left Tuesday for Dubuque where both were scheduled for federal court duty. The former sits on the grand jury while the latter will be subject to trial jury duty. J C Pro tort of Wadena is another trial juror at this term. Special offer from The Echo and Enter for new Fayette and Clayton county subscribers.
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John Falk
Mel Kohler
Dubuque
Thes
J. C. Protort
Wadena
Echo
Fayette
Clayton Counties
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Denertlon Arch Perkins
Arlington
Sheriff's Office
Perkins
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Fitch Tuday
Ths
Sumner
Lester Schroeder
Herbert Schroeder
Loyd Dickman
J. E. Fitch
Cuttermakers
Basket
Gunderson
Longmont, Colo
FERCE
Charles Graver, W
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Arvin
NER
Farm Bureau
C. E
Elgin High School
Horace
Susan Wimple
Alvina Frieden
Tom Donlan
Lowell Bennett
Elmer Coons
William Weibel
Madge Sinclair
Bessie Anderson
Horace Welden
Forrest Shaffer
Nannie Datchett
Susan
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Wayne Gilson Loris Adams
Opal Dummermuth
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Catatunk Lake
New Hampshire
City Drug Store
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Bandsad Boys’ Glee Club
Quack Doctor of Commerce
Otley
Chase—Baldwin
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