Fragmentary romance era marriage lines in Iowa notices
This readable OCR fragment lists names and places from a marriage or betrothal notice in Sumner Fairbank and nearby towns. It mentions Timms, Chepenter, Bayness, Newton, and Westgate with partial spouses and locales, but the full names and details are incomplete.
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Sumner
Katherine
D. Timm
Waiter R, Chepenter
Fairbank
Bihia M
Bahe
Roy
Bayness
Fayette
Anna ‘Marie, Newton
Oelwein
Abert _P
Westgate
Bridge reconstruction delayed by weather and funding
A fragment indicates a bridge project at Prairie D000 faces delays due to weather and rising costs, with about $800,000 allocated but work not set to start until shortly after January 1. The garbled text notes ongoing efforts and a late-December to early-January timeline.
Christmas Program Recitations and Performances Listed
A community program features Hazel Howard Marie Dennler and Robert Robbins in recitations, Alma Hanson and duets by La Fonda with James Hermen, a harmonica solo by James Hermen, Evelyn Dennler performing Silent Night Holy Night, and various other recitations and songs. The event showcases local youth and community talent with multiple solo and group performances.
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Hazel Howard
Marie Dennler
Robert Robbins
Alma Hanson
la Fonda
James Hermen
Clarence Doty
Evelyn Dennler
Community Christmas Tree Erected in Elgin Park
A community Christmas tree was erected in Elgin Park last Thursday afternoon and decorated the next day by Central States workers. Plans included a planned tribute with a teen event in front of the place, but details remained unclear as the scene developed.
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Central States
Thes Place
Elgin
Gruver Mre Chas H Gruver Buried Here
The body of Charles H Gruver was buried here after funeral services held in Manly. He died after a brief illness, having been educated locally and passing away Monday morning.
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Mre. Chas
H. Gruver
Charles H
Three Linkers Elect Re elected At Lodge Meeting
The local lodge held a Monday meeting to re elect officers. Three linkers were chosen for key roles including vice grand and other offices, with full details given at the gathering.
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Tog
Grand
A Christmas Suggestion for Library Membership Gifts
December brings the Christmas gift problem and suggests giving a Library membership card as a practical yearlong present. Applications are available at the Library on Saturdays or from Mrs F C Muehlathaler.
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F. C., Muehlathaler
Barber price war ends at Fayette after armistice
Fayette barbers signed an armistice last Tuesday night ending a price war that began nearly a year ago when two new shops opened. The consolidation leaves three shops, each employing two barbers, and prices were raised immediately after the meeting.
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Fayette Barbers
Copy deadlines shift for Christmas publication week
The Publisher warns Christmas and New Year schedules require all advertising copy and MSWs to be submitted a day earlier. Businesses planning ads for these holidays should place orders promptly to meet the revised deadlines.
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Msws
Algo
Christmas Spirit Drives Early Shopping Move
Shoppers rush to begin their Christmas buying as stores run well stocked with holiday goods. The piece notes thrifty buyers seek quality value and suggests using Echo advertisements to guide purchases, listing toys and small articles essential for children’s happiness during the season.
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Echo
Fairbank Seeks Bulk Electrical Energy Purchase
Fairbank, at the south edge of Fayetts county, votes January 1931 on buying electrical energy from Interstate Power Co. at bulk rate. The plan sets 2 cents per EWH for the first 5000 EWH, with 0.12 cents reduction for each additional 6000 EWH until reaching 2.12 cents, and a monthly tax of 250 dollars.
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Fairbank
Fayetts County
Interstate Power Co
Former Resident Buried Here After Funeral Services
Funeral services were held Tuesday evening for a 79 year old former resident. The body was brought here for burial in Elgin cemetery after services at the home of her brother Fred Reusser. Rev. Ph Lauer officiated. She had no local relatives besides Fred and a few nieces and nephews. An obituary was furnished but arrived too late for this week’s publication and will appear next week.
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Fred Reusser
Elgin
Ph. Lauer
Fred
Farmers' Co op Holds Annual Meeting
Last Saturday afternoon at the Elgin Town Hall the Elgin Brainard Farmers' Co-operative Co held its annual meeting and election. Harry Wenger read the secretary manager’s report, and officers for 1931 were elected: Ern L Bandar president, Ed Kohler vice president, Hana Winkler treasurer, and M J Blockhus and Theo L Loftsgard as directors for the fall 8 year term.
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Elgin Town Hall
Elgin- Brainard
Clermont Glides Past Elgin in Opening Matchups
Clermont and Elgin fans filled the Clermont gym for the town rivalry opener. Clermont swept both games with girls 19 to 9 and boys 25 to 6. The girls game was competitive while the boys was decisively lopsided, prompting calls for tighter Elgin defense.
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Clermont
Elgin Rooters
Elgin
High School Plays Alumni Friday Night basketball
The annal basketball game between High School and Alumni happens Friday evening, Dec. 19, with both boys and girls teams. Staged as a high school athletic association benefit, the event usually draws a good crowd and boosts the school team while showcasing former players.
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High School Athletic Association
Ripe has record flock of chickens gains praise
Observation notes from an agricultural report praising Ripe for a record flock of chickens. It details hen days per year and a calculated egg production rate, suggesting factors like housing and feeding contributed to the high performance.
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RIPE
B. W. Lodwick
Kipla
Second Follow-Up Meeting for District No 2
The follow-up lesson on a Diet for the Pre School was held at the home of Mrs Nancy Ernst. Many attended. the lack in youth was made up by the interest and enthusiasm of those present. The period was ably led by Miss Bernice Ernst, and a dinner suitable for that pre school child was enjoyed and deemed sufficient for nourishment. The next lesson will cover school lunches.
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Nancy Ernst
Mias Bernice Ernat
Santa Arrives in Elgin December 24 for 2 PM Park Visit
Radio from Santa Claus headquarters announces a public Santa appearance in Elgin on Wednesday afternoon December 24. He asks local children to come to the park at two o clock for a small gift. If a family member is sick, send a note with a relative to ensure Santa remembers everyone.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Elgin
Banta
Death of Elgin’s Elderly Resident Brabham
Wm. Brabham, long time Elgin resident, died Tuesday after a week of illness following a severe cold and a stroke. He is survived by his widow and four children. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the M. E. church with burial in Elgin cemetery. an extended life sketch will appear later.
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Wm. Brabham
Elgin
Mr. Brabham
Postville
M. E
Elgin Cemetery
Officers elected in Eastern Star meeting
Eastern Star members elected officers last Wednesday evening. Mel Kohler is Worthy Matron and A M Weibel Worthy Patron. Mrs Arthur Herrling Associate Matron, L B Carter Associate Patron, Mrs N W Evans Conductress, Geraldine Schori Associate Conductress, Mrs L P Klingman secretary, Mrs Samuel Mosby treasurer. Installation planned in January at the regular meeting.
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Eastern Star
Mel Kohler
A. M. Weibel
Arthur Herrling
L. B. Carter
N. W. Evans
Geraldine Schori
L. P. Klingman
Samuel Mosby
Christmas Programs at the Elgin Churches
Elgin churches present a Christmas program at the M E B church on December 24 at 7 30 p m The schedule lists assemblies recitations songs and dialogues from primary and other departments with names of participants and teachers. Advertising rates for the Elgin Echo will rise January 1 1931 but discounts for cash and yearly contracts remain.
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Elgin Echo
Creamery Robberies Hit Northeastern Iowa Creameries
In northeastern Iowa, several creameries report losses totaling over 3000 from a coordinated robbery spree. The thieves approach after midnight, break into buildings, load tubs into awaiting cars, and vanish, often miles away before the next day’s opening. Cremeries add theft insurance and night watchmen as officials suspect a seasoned gang using consistent methods.
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Northeast Town
Iowa
Fayette County Veterinary Association Meets in Elgin
The Fayette County Veterinary Association held its monthly meeting in Elgin on Wednesday evening December 10. Present were K Hazlet F T McGrew V C Willis R A Crider R E Glew P A Weires A W Groth and D C Sperry. Dr Crider hosted dinner at the Elgin Hotel. ladies were entertained at Dr Criders home while the men met at the hotel. Dr Glen spoke on experiences with electric shock in animals. The January meeting will be at the home of Dr and Mrs P A Weires in West Union.
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Fayette County Veterinary Association
Elgin
K. Hazlet
F. T. McGrew
V. C. Willis
R. A. Crider
R. E. Glew
P. A. Weires
A. W. Groth
D. C. Sperry
and Bmirs
R.A. Crider
Crider
Glen
West Union
One Address 15 Enough Put Only One Address
The notice instructs parcel post users to place a single return or destination address on packages. It warns that extra addresses on multiple spots slow clerks, particularly for registered insured or special delivery items, reducing daily office efficiency.
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Postal Clerka
Raises pheasants on large scale at Marshalltown farm
Carl H. Benson operates a four year game farm in Marshalltown specializing in ringneck pheasants. After poor starts he now has between 700 and 800 birds this year and has shipped 430 birds with a plan for about 700 total to restock Kansas. Tom m y Lofatuen returned yesterday from Mason City where he visited relatives and friends.
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Carl H. Benson
Marshalltown
Ringneck
Benson
Kansas
Tommy Lofatuen
Mason City
Christmas Pageant at Sunday School Baptist Church
The church presents a Christmas pageant on Wednesday evening December 24 at 8 o'clock. The program features soloists Eda Zurbriggen and Hang Keiser, instrumental pieces Ave Maria and Magnificat, choir numbers including Once in Royal David’s City and We Three Kings, and performances by the Sunflowers and Beginner classes with participants Noel Crystal Miller and Helen Muchlethaler. A Christmas offering for widows and orphans will be taken, with candlebearers and children from all nations listed among the participants.
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M. EB
Otis Torkelson
Bethlehem
J. J. Snyder
Betty Strauch
Helen Janet Hong
Betty Schori
Betty Snyder
Billy Dummermuth
Georgianna Falk
Vern Shea
Shirley Miller
Ruth Moellerman
Annabella Loftsgard
Georgianna Loftegard
Sean Mosby
Geraldine Bull- Hoag
Leo Falk
Ralph Christ
Gene Schort
Betty Schort
Kathleen Steele
Betty Elkema
Lois Brandt
Margaret Crider
Ethel Mas Thoman
Theresa Snyder
Bobby Falk
Leo Hutchinson
Jimmie ‘Christ
Leslie ‘Baker
Arnold Johnson
Dean de Sert
Louise Evans
Kenneth Schori
Jane Fahey
Lillian Nelson
Virtus Yack
Maxine Hunsberger
DeSari
Helen Jean
Baptist Church
Little Town of Bethlehem
Shepherd’s Pipe
Mary Sings
Lulaby
Chrystal Miller
We Three Kings
Alleluia
Hark the Angel
Recessionsl
Angel
Helen Muchlethaler
Shepherds
Three Kings
Milk accounts due Holzer's Dairy Elgin must be paid
Notice is hereby given that accounts due the undersigned for milk delivered must be paid in full by January 1, 1981. All accounts unsettled by that time and due for 30 days or over will be placed for collection and milk delivery will also be stopped. Please take due notice and make arrangements before January 1, 1981. Holzer's Dairy, Elgin, Taum
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Holzer's
Elgin
Notice to Elgin Ice Users Seeks Signups
Notice to Elgin ice users urging immediate contact with KL W. Falb to plan next season. If enough people sign up for a worthwhile amount, ice will be provided again this winter. early action is requested to arrange beforehand.
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Elgin Ice
KL W. Falb
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