Northwestern Iowa Citizens Propose to Eliminate Politics
Northwestern Iowa residents urge reforms to Iowa government including longer officer terms, nonpartisan legislature, and judges elected or appointed by the court. Parole board appointments may move from senate confirmation to supreme court discretion, amid debate on constitutional changes and county consolidation proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Assn
Iowa
Gus Alesch
Marcus
Woodbury
Maurice Rawlings
Sioux City
State Association of County Attorneys
Iowa Bar Association
Parole Board
State Supreme Court
Senate
Rawlings
Rep
Alesch
A. E. Augustine
Oska- Joosa
Speakership race tightens as lawmakers hit the road
The fight for the house speakership heats up with Irwin and Dancer campaigning across the state and Blue preparing to join. Two dark horse Republicans Burma and Avery are not yet traveled, while undecided votes loom large. Also notes on social visits in the Dummermuth home related to Patterson and Schneider families.
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House of Representatives
John R. Irwin
Keokuk Republican
David A. Dancer
Lamont Republican
Robert Blue
Eagle Grove
Irwin
Dancer
Blue
Dark Horse
Henry W. Burma
A. H. Avery
Santa Visits Kiddies at Elgin Opera House
Santa dropped in at the Elgin opera house Saturday afternoon after the show and treated the children as they left. Over three hundred were present for the three shows by the Wilson players, with mothers and dads shopping during the fun. The event was a courtesy of Elgin business men. A second show is planned for Saturday afternoon December 21, inviting all children to be Santa’s guests and promising a bigger treat.
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Jolly ‘St. Nick
Elgin Opera House
Wilson
Elgin
Santa
Snow Totals Rise as Winter Keeps Steady Pace
Local forecasters predicted a snowy season and Sunday into Monday brought a wintry mix then steady snow. Ground depth reached seven to eight inches with hazardous travel on icy roads during Sunday night.
Hyde Sells Guernseys and Farm Stock at Closing Out
George Hyde holds a closing out sale at the Kimpson Bros. farm Friday December 27 featuring 22 Guernseys including 11 proven cows near freshening. Also offered are two heifers eight yearlings a bull three young middleweight horses and a full line of farm machinery. Public sale announced by Thompson and Waters with Elgin State Bank clerk and lunch wagon on grounds. Dairymen urged to inspect offerings in the Echo.
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George Hyde
Kimpson
Rothlisberger Corners
Thompson & Waters
Hyde
Elgin State Bank
Echo
Officers Elected for Eastern Star Chapter Year
Eastern Star chapter elects new officers for the coming year. Names include Mrs B H Brackin as Worthy Matron, Mrs C B Sehori as Worthy Patron, Mrs H H Wolf as Associate Matron, A M Weibel as Associate Patron, Elizabeth McMillan as Conductress, Mrs Lyle Light as Associate Conductress, Mrs R W Muehlenthaler as Secretary, and Mrs R P Strauch as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter
B. H. Brackin
C. B. Sehori
H. H. Wolf
Asso
A. M. Weibel
Elizabeth McMillan
Lyle Light
R. W. Muehlenthaler
R. P. Strauch
Weekend Visit and Medical Update From Lamoille Resident
Roger Downing of Lamoille came Friday night and spent the weekend with his wife, returning to his teaching duties Sunday night. Mrs. Norris Capper had a finger amputated at Dr. Wolf's office about a week ago and is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Downing
Lamoille
Norris Capper
Dr. Wolf
Baptist Sunday School Christmas Program Feeds a Joyful Eve
The Baptist Sunday school presents a Christmas program on Christmas Eve at 7:45. It features Scripture reading Luke 2 1 20 and songs including Joy to the World Hark the Herald Angels Sing and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Performances by Sunbeams and Gods Diamonds Primary and Sunbeam classes with several named participants. Closing prayers led by Rev Zoschke.
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the Baptist Sunday School
Herald Angels
Marlene Durseher
Bobby Daniels
Little Boys
Clarence Ruckdascher
Little Town of Bethlehem
Shepherds
Maxine Shorts
David “Ak Mann
Merlin Miller
Leo Lehman
Ruth Krueger
Verley Bailey
Lois Miller
Ina Lewis
Doris Krueger
Jimmie Daniels
Duane Pinney
Frankie Erhardt
Christmas Program at Methodist Church
Christmas program at the Methodist church Tuesday evening December 24 at 7 30 p m features song Silent Night prayers recitations readings and class songs offerings by Lorraine Follett church readings and a Christmas tree program with student verses and benediction by Rev Warton and others
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Methodist Church
Warton
Lorraine Follett
Baby Jesus
Brandt
Mrs. Warton
Miss Pollock
Verna Gumm
R E A Crew Work Near Elkader Clearing Brush
The R E A crew based southeast of Elkader includes eleven men led by boss Lou Dennler. Members listed are Lawrence Etter Milton Ottosen Oran Nutting Robert Kerr Roland Gruver Reuben Howard Lawrence Wilder Chet Hull Minor Rore and Richard Gehring with Chas Clyche of Postville also part of the crew. Other workers with the same company operate near Postville including Thomas Powell Perry and Lawrence Larson.
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Elgin
Elkader
Lou Dennler
Lawrence Etter
Milton Ottosen
Oran Nutting
Robert Kerr
Roland Gruver
Reuben Howard
Lawrence Wilder
Chet Hull
Minor Rore
Richard Gehring
Chas. Clyche
Postville
Thut
Thomas Powell
Perry
Lawrence Larson
Bazaar at Methodist church draws crowd despite snow
A well attended bazaar and supper at the Methodist church last Thursday reported a profit around $125. Mrs. R. V. Brandt won the hassock, Mrs. Roger Downing received the men’s watch, and Arthur Herrling claimed the buckle given away after the meal.
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Methodist Church
R. V. Brandt
Roger Downing
Arthur Herrling
A Big Basket of Eggs Produced Each Day
Capper's poultry farm reports pullets producing about 900 eggs daily yielding $150 weekly at current prices. They limit production to reserve eggs for hatching and avoid crowding to keep pullets in prime form for later output. Modern facilities allow control of winter production via feeding and artificial lighting.
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Capper
Mrs Roger Downing Is Honored at Club Shower
The Progress Club held a shower for Mrs Roger Downing at the Clarence Muehlethaler home Friday evening. Cards provided entertainment before refreshments. Members and guests presented the bride with a gift.
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Progress Club
Roger Downing
Clarence Muehlethaler
Kensington Club Entertained by Mrs Vera Conner at Falb Home
Mrs Vera Conner entertained the Kensington club at the John Falb home Friday evening. Hazel Gehring had high bridge score while Mrs Huids Stoehrlow and Mrs John Falb won the traveling prize. Pearl Hass of Walnut arrived Saturday and began duties as primary teacher Monday, replacing Mrs Singer Downing. Mrs Hass homes with Clarence Muehlethaler family.
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Vera Conner
Kensington Club
John Falb
Hazel Gehring
Huids Stoehrlow
Pearl Hass
Walnut
Singer Downing
Miss Hass
Clarence Muehlethaler
Dial Phone Service to Start in Elgin Next Spring
Northwestern Bell announces dial telephone service for Elgin after new central office equipment is installed. The $23,000 upgrade will replace current phones and adjust rates to better cover costs. Dial operation requires no special skill and aims to improve efficiency while expanding service to town and rural users.
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Elgin Telephone Exchange
H. E. Duke
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Duke
Elgin
Elgin Forms New Fire Department After Reorganization
Elgin undertakes a full reorganization of its fire department with a fifteen member team led by D. O. Dean as chief and two assistants. A town council advisory group is named, monthly meetings set for the third Monday, and a benefit dance planned to raise funds. Citizens urged to support and help ensure efficient service.
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Elgin
D. O. Dean
Fred Wede
Vernon Knight
Harold Conner
Sec'y
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Progress Club
Study Club Christmas Party in Elgin
The Elgin Study Club held its Christmas meeting on December 27 at Mrs. George Talb's home with assisting hosts. The program featured Argentina and Chile with "The Christ of the Andes" and "Christmas Customs in Spanish American Countries." A tag committee named Verna Mosby Louise Zoschke Mildred Habeger Myrtle Falk Adena Torkelson and Rose Wolf organized Saturday events. The sextette from the school sung numbers led by Miss Williams during the festivities.
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Elgin Study Club
George Talb
L. L. Kiple
H. H. Wolf
J. Baumgartner
Argentina
Chile
F F. Zoschke
Allen Habeger
Verna Mosby
Louise Zoschke
Mildred Habeger
Myrtle Falk
Adena Torkelson
Rose Wolf
Delores ‘Torkelson
Joan Mosby
Jane Falk
Ivan Torkelson
Ben Schori
Clifton Kohler
Circle Meetings and Christmas Gift Exchange Planned
The Women’s Society of Christian Service circles A B and Ruth schedule Thursday afternoon gatherings at their homes for a Christmas party with a gift exchange. Gus Krueger hosted the Lover’s Alumni Friday evening with Rev. and Mrs. Paul F. Zoschke, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Habeger, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Hackmann attending. Ms. Hackmann and Hugo Hackmann were initiated into the club as refreshments concluded the evening.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Etn Schori
C. J. Mutford
Ruth
C. B. Schori
Gus Krueger
Paul F. Zoschke
Louis Lehman
Abe Habeger
Hugo Hackmann
Card of Appreciation Notes Donations and Visits
The Women s Society of Christian Service thanks merchants and all donors for a successful bazaar. Mrs Henry Frieden visited Mont Clare last Thursday and stayed with her daughter Mrs I C Jerdee. Mrs Vera Conner traveled to Clinton then home to Forest City with her family.
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Women's Soociety of Christian Service
Henry Frieden
Clermont
Vera Conner
Clinton
Forest City
Stores Show Holiday Rush In Elgin Across Day
Elgin shoppers filled stores Saturday with a large crowd in both afternoon and evening. Merchants report strong demand as many customers compare local stocks with neighboring towns before deciding to buy at home. The scene signals the start of the traditional Christmas rush.
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Elgin
Library Tag Day Hosted by Elgin Study Club
The Elgin Study Club sponsors its annual library benefit Tag Day on Saturday December 21. Residents are urged to give a dime for their tag. Frances Sadoff hosted the ladies of the faculty Saturday evening at the M. V. Kiple home, with an exchange of gifts and refreshments. Oma Lee Butikofer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Butikofer, is ill with scarlet fever.
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Elgin Study Club
Frances Sadoff
M. V. Kiple
Oma Lee Butikofer
Louis Butikofer
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Eldred Patterson
Harold Schneider
Herbert Dummermuth
Albert Dummermuth
Fayette
G. E.S
Palestine
Arsh
U. S
Louisiana
Tion
Plymouth Rock
Washington
Continental Army
Peace ON Earth
Sam
Baptist Sunday School
Report Bazaar
Dean
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