Elgin Community Club Meets For Christmas Plans
The Elgin Community Club met Monday at the Elgin hotel with about 35 members. After dinner a busy session covered Christmas activities including a Christmas tree erected the day after the meeting and a December 24 program with treats for children. The Gift Club reported strong shopper interest in the holiday stunt. Road safety was discussed, with a request for an extra warning sign at Nelson corner west of Elgin on 172. Mayor Becker will present the club's policing suggestions to the council, including additional Saturday officers. The meeting was noted as very lively and indicative of strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Elgin Hotel
Mel Kohler
F. C
Becker
Steedare
Vaughns Plan Texas Winter Stay and Job Search
Mr and Mrs George Vaughn depart for Tyler Texas to spend the winter with Mrs Mary Lehman at 93 Robertson Ave The plan includes Mr Vaughn seeking work during the season They travel with Mr and Mrs Louis Klingman and will meet again in Dallas before the Klingmans continue to California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vaughn
Tyler
Texas
Mary Lehman
Robertson Ave
Vaughn
Louis Klingman
Dallas
California
Eight Criminal Cases Listed In Clayton Co
Eight criminal cases were listed on the docket for the December term of Clayton county district court which opened at Elkader Monday with Judge W L Hichendorf of McGregor presiding. Seven probate matters are also listed. Among the criminal cases listed is State vs Jim and Minnie Hines charged with murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glayton County
Elkader
W. L. Hichendorf
McGregor
State
Jim
Minnie Hines
Schneider Named On Old Age Assistance Board
Fred W. Schneider of West Union was appointed a member of Fayette county old age assistance commission replacing W. E. Anderson who moves to the board of supervisors effective January 1. The other member is Herb Hough of Oelwein. TM Bake Sale at town hall Saturday by Girl Scouts. Advance orders filled while selection lasts. Oh Boy A new shipment of Magic Slates arrives at the Echo office. Also a political quip about not spilling gravy on the necktie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Schneider
West Union
Fayette County
Old Age Assistance Commission
W. E. Anderson
Arlington
Board of Supervisors
Echo Office
Kingman Resigns After Eighteen Years at Local Drug Store
Louis Kingman resigned his position in the drug store after almost eighteen years of service and finished work last Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Klingman left Wednesday for California to spend the winter and possibly settle there permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kingman
Mrs. Klingman
California
Krueger Family Leaves for Oregon
Wm. Krueger and four children drive to Portland Oregon to settle there. They will stay with Albert Krueger, widower, and may live with him to help him. Mr. Krueger recently sold farm goods at a crossing out sale near Rigin and plans a new home in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Krueger
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Krueger
Albert Krueger
Paul Linstead
North Dakota
Adbert Krueger
Krueger
Rigin
Christmas Mails 1936 Parcel Deadlines Declared
Parcel mail guidance outlines latest mailing dates by region to ensure delivery by Christmas morning. Sections cover Pacific Coast December 15 to 17, Western and Southwestern December 16 to 19, near Western, Southern and Eastern December with the final date not shown.
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Pacific Coast
Northeast Iowa receives first real winter bite
Falling temperatures and about four inches of snow hit the region over the weekend. Temperatures fell to 7 to 10 below zero by Monday morning, then moderated in the afternoon as cold eased. No significant drifting reported in the area.
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Iowa
Vets Attend County Meeting Hosts at Fayette Dinner
Dr and Mrs R A Grider and Dr and Mrs C L Grider of Elkader attended a Fayette county veterinary meeting Tuesday. A six thirty dinner was hosted by Dr and Mrs Spears of Oelwein Dr and Mrs Sperry of Fayette and Dr and Mrs Moye of Manchester. After the business session a social evening followed.
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R. A. Grider
C. L. Grider
Elkader
Fayette
Spears
Oelwein
Sperry
Moye
Manchester
Double Tickets on Subscriptions Offer by The Echo
The Echo offers double tickets on all subscriptions paid between now and noon on December 24. Each yearly paid subscription will entitle the holder to 16 tickets instead of eight. Ask for Christmas Gift Club tickets when paying for the Echo.
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The
Echo
Seniors Hear Rice at Fayette M. E. Church
A group of 21 seniors accompanied by Mr. Bauman visited Fayette on Monday evening to hear Merton T. Rice of Detroit Michigan speak at the M. E. church. His talk titled My Country Tis of Thee covered reasons he loves the United States. The seniors enjoyed the trip greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bauman
Fayette
Merton T. Rice
Detroit
Mich
M. E. Church
United States
Dorcas Society Bazaar at Marion Church Friday Night
The Dorcas Society of the Marion church announces a bazaar and lunch at the church Friday evening, December 11. Sale begins at 8 o'clock with lunch served, offering items from the church group to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of
The
Marion Church
Sudden Deaths Leave Only One Survivor in Recall
Kyle White of Oelwein recalling three boyhood pals lost to accidents and death. Fred Boots, a Hartford pilot, died in an air crash. Glen White, a grocer, perished in a south Cedar Rapids auto crash. Don Mahoney, a Great Western brakeman, died in a separate incident. White ponders his fate as sole survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle White
Oelwein
Great Western Railroad
White
Fred Boots
Hartford
Conn
Glen White
Cedar Rapids
Don ‘Mahoney
Northeast Iowa Buttermakers Hold Large Annual Meeting
The northeast Iowa buttermakers met at Decorah for a large annual gathering. Officers reelected were Ben Gulsiig of Monona as president, Ed Riser of Postville as vice president, and N. M. Larson of Decorah as secretary. Larson was named the top butter judge and his wife the top lady judge, with H. T. Hanmartner and Mrs Ben Gulsvig placing second in their categories. The year’s records show high scores for Junker Clermont and Lehman Elgin among the top judges and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Decorah
Ben Gulsiig
Monona
Ed Riser
Postville
N. M. Larson
Ben Gulsvig
Gordon Junker
Clermont
Louis Lehman
Elgin
Rothlisberger Named President of Northeast Iowa Farm Group
W S Rothlisberger was named president of the newly organized Northeast Iowa Farm Business Association at the December 3 meeting in West Union. Carl C Malone was hired as fieldman. The association is the fourth in Iowa with 107 members, Fayette county leading with 31 members including Myrtle Medberry Walter Rothlisberger D M Saltsgiver Reynold Strong E O Wagner Guy Ernst and Harold Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau News
W. S. Rothlisberger
Northeast Iowa Farm Business Association
West Union
Carl C. Malone
Fayette County
Myrtle Medberry
Walter Rothlisberger
D. M. Saltsgiver
Reynold Strong
E. O. Wagner
Guy Ernst
Harold Strong
Christmas Card Bargains at 75 Cents a Box
The Elgin Echo notes $1.00 Christmas card boxes priced at 75 cents while supplies last and reminds readers orders for printed cards advertised in the Echo are due by December 19. Delivery takes several days after that date, so customers should order early.
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Echo
Elgin Echo
Radio ownership gaps across nations widen analysis tone
Radio production in American factories yields one radio for every six people in the United States. Relative figures show the United Kingdom at one per seven, Russia at one per sixty, and Bulgaria at one per three hundred sixty four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Russia
Bulgaria
Elgin Farmers Dairy Company Elects Officers
Stockholders met at the Elgin town hall and elected officers for the coming year. Robert Wilson as president Fleet Frieden as secretary Ern Bauder as treasurer with directors B H Brackin and Fred Schneider. Holdovers include Martin Hanson John Friederich Albert Denier and M J Blockhus. Frieden will remain secretary at the creamery and a summary of the animal report was read.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin Town Hall
Robert Wilson
Fleet Frieden
Ern Bauder
B. H. Brackin
Fred Schneider
Martin Hanson
John Friederich
Albert Dennier
M. J. Blockhus
Frieden
Christmas Lights Go Up Across Elgin Streets
Strings of colored lights span the business streets in Elgin for several years, with the community tree planned to be erected and decorated soon. Stores have begun to add Christmas touches, but more decorations are expected in the near future.
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Elgin
Qelwein Man Is Convicted Of Larceny
James Darringer, 20, of Oelwein, was convicted in Judge Goheen's court at West Union, Friday, of larceny of an automobile by a jury out a half hour and taking one ballot. This marks the fifth time in two years he has faced similar charges, with one prior guilty plea for larceny of automobile and one for driving an automobile without consent, and two acquittals on larceny of automobile.
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James Darringer
Oelwein
Goheen
West Union
Darringer
Griesinger Leaves Arlington for Decorah Post
Fred Griesinger, long time district manager for the Arlington territory in the Central States, resigns to join Interstate at Decorah. The move took effect December 1. H. B. Haywood, previously based in West Union, becomes Arlington territory manager.
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Fred Griesinger
Arlington Territory
Central States
Interstate
Decorah
H. BE. Haywood
West Union
Good stock sells well at Becker and Robbins sales
Good farm stock brings strong prices in Becker sale with a first cow at 90 dollars, roan mare at 176, and other cows and steers ranging 20 to 70 dollars. Robbins sale shows corn at 1.05, oats 0.50, barley 0.70, a team of geldings at 284, and hog feed at 8.05 per cwt. Weather kept crowds light but overall results were solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Becker
W. F. Kohler
Becker
Kohler
H. F. Robbins
Family of Seven Burned to Death in Small Home
Mr and Mrs Jay Anderson of McGregor and five of their children died in a house fire caused by kerosene poured on a smouldering stove. An 18 year old son escaped, another 18 year old was away. The couple, aged 48, was WPA wood cutter and war veteran. The family lived in a two room riverside home.
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Jay Anderson
McGregor
Anderson
Cooperative to Hold Annual Meeting Saturday in Elgin
The Elgin Cooperative Company will hold its annual meeting at the Elgin opera house on Saturday December 12 at 1 30 p m The secretary Max Medberry sent notices at the start of the week Three prizes will be given as an incentive for farmers to attend Officers Bryn Bauder president Albert Dennler vice president Res Medberry secretary and treasurer and directors John Dennler and Harold Opland comprise the board of directors.
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Elgin Cooperative Company
Elgin Opera House
Max Medberry
Coop
Bryn Bauder
Albert Dennler
Res Medberry
John Dennler
Harold Op
Lumbermen to Meet Next Week in Bayliss Hotel
C B Schorin, chair of the Fayette and Clayton county lumbermen's association, issued invitations for the monthly meeting to be held next Thursday December 17 at Elmvider at the Bayliss hotel. Bill Badeaux, association secretary, will be present and give a talk. Tom and Jerry are scheduled to provide spice at the gathering.
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C. B. Schorin
Fayette and Clayton County
Senator Wheeler proposes law to separate papers from stations
Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana says he will seek legislation to prevent newspapers from monopolizing radio. He argues large papers own radio outlets in their markets causing unfairness to the public and advertisers.
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Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Red Cross Meeting Planned at State Bank
A Red Cross meeting is scheduled Friday evening at eight o’clock in the State Bank. The session aims to elect officers, with Magic Slates available. The Echo office notes the items exist again.
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Red Cross
Corn Sells At A Dollar In Gregerson Estate Sale
A closing out sale held by executor Clarence Gregerson featured strong demand for stock and grain items. Cows averaged 50 dollars, corn sold at one dollar, oats 50 and 50 1/2 cents, small pigs five dollars each, with overall prices in line with market levels for the territory.
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Gregerson
Clarence Gregerson
Chauffeurs May Renew Licenses Before January Deadline
Chauffeurs can renew 1936 licenses now without examination by applying to state motor vehicle examiners. Those who delay past January 1 must repass the entire uniform chauffeur's exam. The item notes the renewal rule and cites Salina Journal mention of Harriet Peterson visiting Waterloo area.
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Wally Simpson
Salina
Kan
Harriet Peterson
Waterloo
Elgin Schools Update Christmas Plans and Sports Schedule
The Elgin Schools report a Christmas program in the auditorium on Thursday Dec 17 with all grades represented and a play by the high school dramatic art club directed by Miss Wegner. Christmas vacation runs Dec 28 to Jan 4. The basketball team has two home games this week against Arlington and Randall, then Hawkeye on Tuesday the 15th. The dramatics and home economics clubs plan a party on Monday Dec 14. Classes are expanding, with a large declamatory group noted and students preparing Santa Claus art and stories for their first graders. Charlotte Tebbe is ill and absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Dramatic Art Club
Miss Wegner
Arlington
Randal
Hawkeye
Dramatics Club
Home Economics
Avis Lou Mark
Santa Claus
Second Praire
Do Christmas Mailing Early By The Post Office
The Post Office urges early Christmas mailing to ease the heavy rush of domestic and international mail. Officials emphasize careful packaging and use of proper labeling to protect valuable items. Your cooperation helps ensure timely delivery. retailers and families rely on prompt service during the holiday season.
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Postoffics
Maeit
Postal Five
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Schneider
OLD Age Assistance Board
VETS
Dorcas Society Bazaar
Buttermakers
Qelwein
Griesinger
Elgin Schools
Monroe
Node
America
Henry Ford
Europe
S—Phi Beta Kappa
Tia
S—Columbus
BR — Island
Haiti
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Argane Heed
Congress
Setetlement
Acalin
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