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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
6
A local health stamps campaign for primary students is described with names and amounts, alongside school events. Community groups including Odd Fellows and Woodmen announce officer elections. Christmas program plans, grade achievements, and student recognitions are noted with several named individuals.
The article reports on a proposed change to elect county superintendents by voters and the board’s debate on shifting appointment to electors, with the board of education to fix salaries. It notes the current system lacks accountable oversight and cites Mr Blake supporting direct election and board-controlled salary. Also included are community notices about church services, a Christmas program, and a stockholders meeting for the High Brainard Cooperative Company on December 13 1924.
The surrounding department claims it has over half the necessary funds but needs more for a new fire truck. They propose delaying the purchase to avoid heavy expenses, noting the equipment would provide essential protection to nearby properties and support growing demand.
At the regular Silver Leaf Lodge No. 518 A and AM meeting, held at their hall on Tuesday evening, officers for the ensuing year were elected. Harold Greanley was named to a principal office.
A buyer named Max Thoma purchased a hen from Ba Metsger last week. Ed weighed the bird at 14 1 4 pounds, confirming the large weight after a second weighing. The chick reportedly tipped the scales at the same 14 1 4 pounds, described as the heaviest ever marketed in Ben. Read Berg's Xmas list.
Mrs Arthur Rehwinkle dies after several years of illness. Born in Engin she attended local schools and graduated high school in 1919 taught in Groth school north east of High. Married April 1920 to Arthur Rehwinkle and had one daughter Tees. Survived by husband two children Frances and Tees, brothers Fred Elmer and Frank, and mother Mrs Soren Scanton of Minnesota. Funeral at Baptist church today at two with burial in Eigih cemetery.
Farm for sale totaling 210 acres with strong soil and a full set of buildings. Includes a modern house, barn with 184 cribs, machine shed, hog house, chicken coop, horse barn 20x40, and 160 acres fenced. Located about 2 1/2 miles from a town. Inquire at Echo Office or write Look Box 64 Wilgin Iowa.
The Wadena Lyceum course begins December 37 at 8 p m in the basement of the new church with ex sheriff Robb delivering the opening talk. Robb is described as an entertaining speaker with an up to date message and broad appeal to all ages. Tickets are recommended to secure good seating and a worthwhile evening.
The first club dance at the Elgin Opera House last Thursday night drew praise for the gold music, improved floor, and express excitement for more events. Pedestrian details note carpentry and venue ambiance contributed to a lively, favorable reception.
A sequence of weeklong auto incidents ends with a near death escape when Hans Grau ther and son Leo’s car breaks a wheel spindle on a high bridge and nearly plunges over the railing. Help from locals saves the vehicle, then a Ford accident near the creamery injures Fay Klingman but causes no serious harm. Elmer Baum sustains a forehead cut after a second crash while inspecting a tail gate.
M E Charo urges December church inventory to improve in the coming year. Sunday events include worship at 10, morning sermon With Jesus Through Bamaria, Epworth League at 6 45 p m and 7 30 p m topics The League Handicap Round the World and The Unavoidable Christ. Devotions Thursday, St Pauls day Friday charity dinner and fellowship. Christmas programs planned: choir Centata December 21 and children's program December 24 with Watch Night rumors to follow.
Edwin Kruger underwent major surgery at Mayo Hospital last Thursday and is reported in good condition. Family members including wife, John Kruger, and Otto Kruger accompanied him to Rochester. The wife and mother stayed with him briefly post operation. Christmas card orders are being accepted with early samples ready and deadlines by December 16 for Christmas delivery.
Fire at McCoy's shoe shop devastates stock and building in Fredericksburg while Gast County headlines loom. Mississippi ferry captain Beerman ends 1824 trips and Winter quarters Red Wing. local war on spuds features Mabb of Auburn with a bushel and 1 9 basket. Catholic church bell at Volga City weighs about 4000 pounds, crashes to floor. Polk County court schedules shift. Decorah calendars ease. Waukon area crash injures Eastman and Brause after a Thanksgiving road mishap near Wade.
The Study Club will meet next Tuesday evening December 16 at Mrs Ed Klingmans home with poetry by Whittier Lowell and Longfellow. Also reported is the death of baby Batty Jean Patterson Los Angeles and sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Patterson of Elgin.
Flour prices steady at Elgin stores with Beal of Minnesota MPLour at 2.35, Quaker Flour 2.26, Autumn Gold 2.10, Punt Head 1.80 per 4 sack bag. Local supply ample though a price rise of at least 10 cents per bag expected soon. Welbel Mill Company advertises Creatent Gas at Falls Garage.
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