Turbulent 1942 Iowa utility growth noted at Dubuque
The article recalls the expansion of a utility system across towns and counties from 1913 to 1916, highlighting new connections, hydroelectric projects, and service to about 40,000 people. It mentions Clermont and Wathcams as areas with river power and notes large-scale acquisitions and financing shaping an evolving electric network.
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Constan Tenaion
Union Pystern
Hakopo
Sumner
Arlington
Fayetta
Vraderfukaborg
Aurora
Dundae
Biidgewood
Lamont
Maynard
Bhanley
Blge City
Wadena
Carly Amee
Binogpean
Mmedy
Bayete
Clayton
Dalagen
Reyes
Hydro Electric
Tvice
Clermont
Wathcams
Swater
Muskey
Volga
Wapsipin
Soedatee
Elgin Corn Show Dates Set by Community Club
The Elgin Community Club announces a corn show on January 22 and 28 inviting farmers to enter. The club urges participation to make the event the best in the area and promises prizes for entrants. The Echo will publish future announcements as details are finalized.
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Elgin
Chub. Ie
Elgin Community Club
Anniversary Gala for Mr and Mrs Peters at Glenfield
Golden WMS reports an anniversary party at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Marting Glenfield North Dakota on November 2 honoring Mr and Mrs A B Peters celebrating fifty years of marriage in North Dakota. Relatives and friends attended the event with gifts of cash for a rocking chair for the couple.
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Golden Wms
Louis Marting
Glenfield
North Dakota
A. B. Paters
Peters
el ‘Brainard
North Daklan
Castam
Paters
Church Notes and Upcoming Events
Sunday services Sunday December 17 include German service at 10 4 and English service at 11 with Sunday school and a youth prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. December 21 features an instruction hour and prayer meetings plus choir rehearsal at 8 pm. Christmas festival planning includes prizes for the corn show January 22 23 and a talk on farming topics. The Declamatory Contest at Wingstred High School is Friday at 8 pm with contestants in oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions and performances by Glee Club and Boy Scouts. George Vaughn returns from Decorah and school work will pause until spring due to contractor orders. The note ends with a line unrelated: Boy Red Crows Christos Baala.
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Bartht
Engiteh Gorgica
Eta
Wigin
M. K
Slock
Hilder Gilbertaad
Fred Grimm
Clarance Kohlerwilk
Mable Rennison
Ante Renni
Wingstred Bela
Dorothy Qrether
Genevleve Wilson
Boy Red
Christos Baala
Food Sale By Ladies Aid Society This Saturday
The members of the senior and fourth division of the B. Ladies' Aid Bakery will hold a food sale Saturday, December 16, at the C. B. Kolel Store.
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Sr. and
Thex. B. Ladies’ Aid Baalery
Kolel
Pete Miller Opens Auto Body Shop For Paintwork
Pete Miller has arranged space at Grimm Schupbach garages to paint cars. He invites neighbors to discuss repainting work and to view his supplies and services as merchants stay busy for Christmas.
School Notes Highlight Mixed Attendance and Activities
The seventh grade shows perfect attendance for eight weeks with no tardies, while the eighth grade has two absences and one tardy. Clara Miller missed Monday for her uncle’s funeral. twelve visitors have come to the Grammar room this year. An oncoming Christmas contest will be held at the M. HB church on December 16. Nina Degartle was absent due to tonsillitis, Rev Butler spoke to the Fish School on opportunity. Nicholas Renneon is recovering and expected home soon. High School boys are making baskets for the Canning Factory to aid“Hite” facilities in woodwork. space limits gym games. Miss Arends missed one day due to sickness. Car Boor out with tonsillitis. Raymond Kroager recorded 106 percent punctuality in the Fifth and Sixth grades. The Fifth and Sixth grades are tracking health records this period.
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Clara Miller Wan
Montay
Mister
Clermont
Ilka
M. HB
Nina Degart
Butler
Nicholas Renneon
Misa Arends
Raymond Kroager
Meade
Sunday Services and Meetings at Ehinthen Parish
Morning worship at 9 45 followed by Sunday school at 10 46 at Ehinthen. God and its Sod Jesus and Render unto Caesar are quoted. Prayer meeting on Thursday evenings at 7 39. Lamies Ald Society will not meet until after Christmas.
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KB Cowes
Jesus
Caesar
God
Thuradey
Lamies
Eastern Starg Waed Officers Annual Erection Evening
The Eastern Starg Waed Officers held their annual election of officers that evening. Those elected to the various stations were Mrs. Bertha Mealey Worthy Matron George Falk Worthy Patron Mins Nelle Mattoon Associate Matron Mrs. Tillo Henson Secretary Mrs. Jennie Moaby Treasurer Misa Piorones Kohler Conductress Mrs. Charlotte Woltel Associate Conductress. Mrs. Mary Clements was present as a guest and gave a very interesting and instructive talk which was enjoyed by all present.
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Eastern Starg
Histern Stara
Bertha Mealey
George Falk
Mins Nelle Mattoon
Tillo Henson
Jennie’ Moaby
Misa Piorones Kohler
Charlotte Woltel
Associata
Mary Clements
Masons Elect Officers At Silver Leaf Lodge Meeting
At the Silver Leaf Lodge in Florida and Alma Masonic Lodge on Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the coming year: W W W Hanan M Geo Palb J Wy ALB Greenley J Harrington Heerstary Samuel Mosby treasurer Albert Behorl August Benson and Ed Hunsor serve as trustees.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
Bth
Hanan
M. Geo. Palb
Alb Greenley
J. W
J. Harrington
Heerstary
Samuel Mosby
Albert Behorl
August Benson
Ed Hunsor
Rebekahs Name New Lodge Officers for Year
The Rebekah Lodge will elect officers this evening with nominations held earlier. The new officers are Mila Verle Kalel N G3 Mrs Carri Steele V G1 Mrs Tennis Anderson Secretary Miss Grace Bowen Treasurer.
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Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Mila Verle Kalel
Carri Steele
Tennis Anderson
Grace Bowen
Blyth Lodge Elects Officers For Coming Year
At Blyth Lodge 490 Odd Fellows meeting, officers were elected for the coming year. Principal officer Prenk Greenieye N. &.. H. T. Knudtson named V. G. Max Hunsber yer elected Secretary, Mike Yeunoy as Treasurer.
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Odd Fellows
Blyth Lodge
Prenk Greenieye
Cold Ango Forecasts More Winter Weather
A harsh cold wave from the northwest promises continued frigid conditions after Tuesday morning lows. The Weibel Mill Company reports hauling and storing a carload of flour and feed, with supplies available at the mill.
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béTe
Weibel Mill Company
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