Community Club meeting notes and bridge project discussio
Members attended the Community Club gathering as Ed Dugstad of Clermont and John Fal of Post led talks. The group approved a resolution urging completion of a new bridge over Turne giver at Clermont. A NYA project report was given and Dr Wolf announced new committee assignments for the coming year.
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C Club Ig
Ed ‘Dugstad
Clermont
John Jr
N Ew
HH. Wolt
Turne
NYA
Atta
Dugstad
Speke
Wolf
Old Cannon role shines for Joseph Becker at University theatre
The cast buoyed the production with solid performances led by Joseph Becker in the old Cannon part. His wheelchair bound wisdom and direct stage presence provided relief from flashy acting and underpinned the show’s warmth and wit.
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Cannnon
Joseph Becker
Cannon
University Theatre
Joe
Mosby and Schori Attend Turkey Dinner in Waterloo
Samuel Mosby and Kenneth Schori visited Waterloo last Sunday as guests for a turkey dinner hosted at the home of O. W. McFarland.
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Samuel Mosby
Kenneth ‘Schori
Waterloo
O. W. McFarland
Falb Named Liquor Store Manager for Elgin Store
Mos Curtis, chairman of the Iowa Liquor Commission, announced H. W. Falb as manager for the Elgin liquor store slated to open around December 15. Lyle Light named clerk to work full time for about two months. fixtures expected midweek. bonds filed for employees and subject to commission call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos. Curtis
Iowa Liquor Commission
H. W. Falb
Elgin Nquor
Lyle Light
Wm. E. Baumgartner
NYA Project Starts Wednesday on Turkey River Bed
R P Strauch received the go ahead from Geo Huntley NYA supervisor to begin work Wednesday on the Turkey river bed project. Seven boys reported and more are expected to join next week as 26 youths have registered for NYA work this winter. The effort aims to clean dumping grounds, widen the main street, and potentially build a skating pond with approvals from the conservation commission pending.
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R. P. Strauch
Geo. Huntley
NYA
Turkey River
Conservation Commission
Zoschkés Entertain at German Party
The annual German party for Baptist church members was held last Tuesday evening at the parsonage with Rev and Mrs Zoschke. Guests spoke German, sang German hymns, and readings were given by Mrs Rosa Jacob Mrs Eliza Habeger Katie Bauman Mrs Herman Scheel Mrs Rudy Yunker Hans Grether and Carl Hackmann. Devotions were led by Herman Scheel and refreshments were served by Mrs Carl Hackmann Mrs Alfred Jacob and Mrs Edwin Krueger.
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The
Baptist Church
Ldst
Zoschke
Rosa Jacob
Eliza Habeger
Katie Bauman
Herman Scheel
Rudy Yunker
Hans Grether
Carl Hackmann
Herman Schee
Golden Gloves Oelwein Set for December 28 29
A Golden Gloves boxing tournament will be held in Oelwein on December 28 and 29. A team of eight boxers will be selected to represent northeast Iowa at the Cedar Rapids tournament with the aim of advancing to Chicago.
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Oelwein
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Fellowship Meeting Tonight by Iowa Masonic Fellowship
The Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association will meet tonight at Farroersbt with L. Dvorak as secretary and Burton H. Saxton Pawl Grand Master of Iowa Masd as special guest. Heigrow serves as secretary of the service committee.
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Iowa Masonic. Fellowship Association
Thoreday
Farroersbt
L. Dvorak
Burton H. Saxton
Pawl
Iowa
Creamery Operators Hold Annual Meeting in Decorah
The Iowa Creamery Operators Association held its annual meeting in Decorah last Wednesday with N M Larson as host. Officers re elected for the coming year are N M Larson president Elliott Nelson vice president Gordon Junker secretary treasurer Alvin Thorson first in the year’s better quality contest with a score of 9408 E C ser of Postville ranked second with 9404 Louis Lehman of Elgin and Gordon Junker of Clermont tied for third with 9345 In men’s judging Elliott Nelson and Nels Larson took first and second Ed Riser and Alvin Thorson tied for third The meeting closed with a banquet where Harvey Schnarr of Waterloo acted as toastmaster Congressman Talle was the principal speaker H J Sinclair Cedar Rapids led community singing.
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Iowa Creamery Operators’ Association
Decorah
N. M. Larson
Elliott Nelson
Luana
Gordon Junker
Clermont
Alvin Thorson
Garnaville
E. C. Ser
Postville
Secon
Louis Lehmat
Elgin
Nels Larson
Ed Riser
Louis Lehman
Verni Schulz
Harvey Schnar
Waterlole
Talle
H. J. Sinclah
Cedar Rapids
Falb Farm Sale Draws Big Crowd in Elgin
A large Elgin crowd attended Falb's barn sale on Saturday with high horses selling for 126 dollars and 117 dollars. Cattle and crops performed well, top cows at 68 dollars, corn 40 cents, oats 32 to 35 cents. Household goods of Mabel Holzer sold well despite no prior notice.
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Elgin
Falb
Mabel Holzer
Holzer
Divisional Aid Society Christmas Parties Planned
The Methodist Aid Society schedules Christmas gatherings on Thursday December 21. First division meets with Mrs Albert Schori in the evening for a picnic lunch. Second division with Mrs R W Muehrenthaler at 1 pm for a picnic luncheon. Third division with Mrs C J Robinson in the afternoon. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Society
Albert Schori
R. W. Muehrenthaler
C. J. Robinson
Not Guilty Verdict For Mrs Vanselow Of Oelwein
Mrs Adolph Vanselow, 76, was found not guilty after a jury of ten men and two women deliberated nearly 20 hours. The verdict was read by Judge Goheen with the statement We, the jury, find this woman not guilty. County Attorney E B Shaw prosecuted, Atty A Peterson defended. Jurors cited the state had failed to prove the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Vanselow
Ludge Goheen
E. B. Shaw
Atty. A. ©. Peterson
Only Nine Shopping Days Until Christmas
There are only nine shopping days until Christmas and Elgin stores remain packed with gifts. The mild early season weather slowed business, signaling a busy season ahead. Shoppers are urged to buy now to avoid last minute rush and disappointment in finding desired gifts.
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Elgin
Wadena Man Killed in Saw Accident
Adolph Weber, 40, died instantly Monday at the Will Frey farm near Wadena after his clothing caught in a lumber saw while he attempted to stop a slipping belt. He left a widow, four children, two brothers, three sisters, and his father. a life sketch will be published next week.
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Adolph Weber
Will Frey
Wadena
Lester Green to Have Closing Out Sale
Lester Green of the John Howerd farm south of Elgin will hold a complete closing out sale next Tuesday December 19 at 12 30 selling eight head of horses cattle hogs hay and corn machinery and household goods. See sale ad in this week's Echo. Bills printed and on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Green
John Howerd
Elgin
St Pauls Choirs to Present Christmas Concert
The senior choir of forty voices and the junior choir of thirty from St Pauls Lutheran Church Postville will give their annual sacred Christmas concert at the church Sunday evening December 17 at 7 30 oclock. Assisted by blind violinist Archibald Sowden of Decorah soprano Isabelle Vogt and the St Pauls sextet and quartet the program promises seasonal selections.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
Archibald Sowden
Decorah
Isabelle Vogt
St. Paul's
St.Paul's
Winters in California for the Yunkeys and Mosbys
Mr and Mrs Rudy Yankey left Wednesday for Long Beach California to spend the winter there at 25 South Daisy They were driven to Oelwein to catch their train to California Mr and Mrs G J Mosby accompanied them and have previously spent several winters in the state and enjoy its climate there
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Rudy Yunkey
Long Beach
Calif
Daisy
G. J. Mosby
Oelwein
Yankey
California
Asbjorn Olson Cuts Hand in Work Accident
Asbjorn Olson of east of Elgin cut his left hand last Friday afternoon at work and was rushed to a doctor for repair. He was seen in town earlier this week, handling the injured hand carefully. Mrs. Thos. Howard hosted the Social Hour Club of Oak Grove last Wednesday with about sixteen members exchanging Christmas gifts. Bob Clothier departed Tuesday for a business trip to Oklahoma City.
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Asbjorn Olson
Elgin
Thos. Howard
Oak Grove
Bob Clothier
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kensington Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Meeting
The Kensington Club met at Mrs. Nelle Schori's home for a dessert luncheon and bridge. Eleven members attended along with two guests Mrs. Walter Falk and Mrs. C. B. Schori. Emma Knudtson won the traveling prize, Tille Hanson held high score, and Mrs. John Falklow also noted. Rob Grimes returned from jury duty in West Union, staying briefly before resuming duties.
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Kensington Club
Nelle Schori
Walter Falk
C. B. Schori
Emma Knudtson
Tille Hanson
John Falklow
Rob, Grimes
West Union
Lloyd Jacob Named Assessor in Pleasant Valley Township
Pleasant Valley township trustees met on Monday December 4 and appointed Lloyd Jacob as township assessor to fill the vacancy caused by Edwin Bauman’s death. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob residing in the township’s northern section.
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Pleasant Valley
Lloyd Jacob
Edwin Bauman
Alfred Jacob
Boyer Crew Finishes Winter-Ready Road Work
The Melvin Boyer road crew wrapped up a year of work last Thursday and stored equipment for the winter. The men remain on call for emergencies such as snow removal and any needed road attention.
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Melvin Boyer
Harrington Visit From Postville Parents
Mr and Mrs Warren Harrington of Postville visited his father C J Harrington in town on Sunday, stopping by for a family gathering and to spend time together.
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Warren Harrington
Postville
C. J. Harrington
Reporters Puzzled Over Wilson's Plans
Echo subscribers who paid since Nov 10 may secure Christmas cards at the Echo office. Offer expires Saturday Dec 16 after which no additional supply can be secured. US cards mailed to subscribers with 10 cents extra postage and packing.
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Echo
Christmas Seals Urge Final Push In Elgin Clermont Sale
Local chairman urges unpaid Christmas seals be turned in as Seal Sale Wind-up Day approaches. Residents with seals at home should pay one penny per seal to the tuberculosis association to fund its 1940 program. Depository boxes are at Klingman’s cafe in Elgin and Baechler’s store in Clermont.
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Elgin and
Clermont
Tuberculosis Association
Klingman
Baechler
Mrs Shaffer Visits Son in Pasadena Gains Iowa Echo News
Mrs Shaffer, arriving in California at her son Charles Cave’s home in Pasadena, delves into Elgin News and Echos saved there. She notes Iowa spring weather, blossoming flowers and trees, and a need for rain in Iowa, describing both sad and pleasant items.
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Charles Cave
Pasadena
Calif
Elgin News
Iowa
Baptist Mission Society Meets at Church with President Mary Keiser
The Baptist Mission Society convened last Wednesday in the church with president Mrs. Mary Keiser presiding. Mrs. PB. F. Zoschke led devotions and mission paper was read by Mrs. Anna Buser. Rev Zoschke spoke on Comfort My People with frostesses listed as Mrs. Mary Mathys, Mrs. Ern Baechler, Mrs. Chris Schweitzer and Mrs. J. F. Miller.
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The
Baptist Mission Society
Mary. Keiser
PB. F. Zoschke
Anna Buser
Zoschke
Mary Mathys
Ern Baechler
Chris Schweitzer
J. F. Miller
Elgin Alumni Seeks Secretary's Book Urgently
The NYA committee for Elgin high school alumni records asks anyone with knowledge of the secretary's book to notify Robert Kohler of Elgin immediately. If the present secretary holds it, please send it to him as soon as possible. This is very important.
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NYA
Elgin High School Alumni Association
Robert Kohler
Elgin
Former Resident Rudolf Miller Dies in Hudson
Rudolf Miller of Hudson South Dakota an uncle of Mrs G J Mosby died Saturday morning in Hudson Funeral services were held Wednesday He lived here several years ago and is survived by his wife four sons and one daughter Mr and Mrs Ward Brabham of West Union were dinner guests at the Thomas Howard home Saturday
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Rudolf Miller
Hudson, S. D
G. J. Mosby
Hudson
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Ward Brabham
West Union
Thos. Howard
Governor Evades Questions At Press Conference
Governor George A Wilson denies considering a vice presidential run after addressing Kansas young Republicans. Reporters press for hints on future offices as he returns from Topeka where he met ex Governor Alf Landon, a 1936 presidential candidate, noted for national political insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wilson
Topeka
Kan
State House
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Midlands
Ruling on temperance director pay unsettles Pearson case
Attorney General Pred D. Everett denied issuing a ruling on paying a temperance director from liquor funds. Comptroller C. Fred Porterheld Pearson's check awaiting guidance, while Curtis reported no instructions from the AG. Pearson left town amid questions of a political payoff and the GOP’s future plans in the seventh district.
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Pred
D. Everett
Liquor Control Commission
James A. Pearson
Shenandoah, Newsboy
Parson
C. Fred Porter
Pearson
M L. Curtis
Newsboy
Ben F. Jensen
Temperance
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