Prize Sermon of the Week Spars with Elgin Truckitis
An Echo column reprints Alden Pinney’s letter urging fair prices and local support for Elgin bakers amid truck-delivery shortages. He argues people switch to city bread when trucks stop, then return, and calls for Christmas goodwill and local purchasing to sustain home businesses.
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The
Echo
Alden Pinney
Alden
Elgin
Benton
Rich
Uncle Sam
Southeast Missouri
Seriouaf
Zurbriggen
West Union
Oelwein
Tax Sale January 7 Delinquent Real Estate Listed
The Oelwein Register details a delinquent tax sale scheduled for January 7, 1995. Fayette county shows thirty five taxing precincts with all districts except Smithfield township in delinquent status, and Oelwein appears with a large list.
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Oelwein Register
Fayette County
Smithfield Township
Oelwein
Pace Lifting for Uncle San Focuses on National Planning
The present administration promotes a national master plan to retire 75 million acres of worthless land and reforest. It calls for 17 watersheds to receive food control, power, and irrigation projects, plus conservation of natural resources to enrich human life. Critics doubt feasibility, but supporters argue it would create work and benefit all, with caution on wages to avoid disincentive to work while one in four people are on relief.
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America
Upper Iowa Lapses Championship Forfeiture Redraws Standings
The Upper Iowa Lapses Championship was overturned after conference officials ruled Lyman Petit of Elkader ineligible, causing two games to be forfeited. Simpson moves to first, Upper Iowa to sixth, and Petit’s transfer from Elkader JC is tied to unpaid tuition and credits. The ruling hits Upper Town hard, as substitutes could have replaced Petit.
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Iowa
Steady subscriber in advance pays year start tribute
How dear to the heart is the steady subscriber who pays in advance at the birth of each year. She lays down money gladly and casts a halo of beer around the office. She never says stop it or I cannot afford it but says send it the family likes it and we all think it a real household need. How welcome she is and how she makes our heart throb and dance. We outwardly thank her and inwardly bless the steady subscriber.
Santa Claus Arrives Monday with Elgin High School Glee Club
Santa will arrive Monday December 24 at 3 PM. The Elgin high school glee club and the Little German Band perform selections including Joy to the World We Three Kings of Orient Are Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Jingle Bells. A short address by Rev. Ph Lauer precedes gift distribution to all children present.
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Elgin High School Glee Club
Lauer
Herald Angels
Santa
Special Fellowship Meeting Called by Northeast Iowa Masonic
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship officers call a special meeting in Farmersburg Friday evening December 21. Guest speaker F. D. Fillmore of Cedar Rapids will discuss Leadership and Design. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
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Iowa
Alan
Farmersburg
F. D. Fillmore
Cedar Rapids
Art Shaffer Returns With Capitol Weekly in Lincoln
Arthur Shaffer, publisher of Capitol Weekly in Lincoln Nebraska, announces a new tabloid volume 1 number 1. The paper focuses on state politics as Shaffer resumes newspaper work after selling the Echo to F W Hughes over thirty years ago.
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Capitol Weekly
Echo
Arthur Shaffer
Lincoln
Nebr
Elgin Folks Honored Rev G C Heide Dinner Hosts
The clipping from Grand Junction Sentinel notes Pomona hosts Mr and Mrs John Bauman who hosted a dinner for Rev G C Heide uncle of Mr Bauman. Attending were Rev G O Heide Mrs Caroline Bauman Otto Bauman and family Walter Bauman Richard Dorn and families Richard Bauman and Mrs E Schori. Heide, a veteran minister, has preached in Iowa and Kansas for fifty years.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Sentinel
Elgin
John Bauman
Pomona
G. C. Heide
Bauman
G. 0. Heide
Caroline Bauman
Otto Bauman
Walter Bauman
Richard Dorn
Richard Bauman
E. 8Chori
Heide
Iowa
Kansas
Death of George Christen at 87 in Elgin
George Christen aged 87 died Tuesday afternoon in Elgin. He is survived by his widow, three children, his mother, and twelve brothers and sisters. Funeral Friday afternoon at the Syria church with burial in the Apostolic cemetery. An extended life sketch will be given next week.
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George Christen
Elgin
Syria Church
Apostolic Cemetery
Red Cross Elects Officers at Elgin Bank Meeting
Red Cross members met at the Elgin State Bank building last Tuesday evening and named Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler as chairman Samuel Mosby as treasurer and W. F. Kohler as secretary for the coming year Fourteen attended the session and a full report has been sent to headquarters.
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Red Cross
Elgin State Bank
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Samuel Mosby
W. F. Kohler
Administrator's Notice to settle estate by 1935 date
Notice to all parties owing the Thos Howan Jr estate to settle with the administrator before January 1 1935. Unpaid accounts will be turned over for collection through legal channels. Thos Howard Jr administrator. Mr and Mrs Harold Light and family of West Union dined with Edwin Krueger. Josephine Kniet elected vice president of West Union Junior Federated Clubs. Hot words prevent cool judgment.
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Thos. Howan, Jr
Thos. Howard, Jr
Harold Light
West Union
Edwin Krueger
Josephine Kniet
Debtors urged to appeal under Iowa Moratorium rules
The notice advises debtors who cannot meet rental terms under the Iowa Moratorium to promptly appeal to the court before creditors act. It urges open disclosure of finances, seeking court modification of rental obligations due to poor crops and economic hardship.
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Iowa
Elgin C E 8 Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Elgin chapter C. E. 8 regular meeting elected officers for the year. Worthy Matron Mrs. Leo Schori, Worthy Patron C. B. Schori, Associate Matron Marie Mosby, Associate Patron George Falb, Conductress Mrs. W. C. Falb, Associate Conductress Mrs. George Falb, Secretary Celia Lehman, Treasurer Mrs. Nelle Schori. The Worthy Matron will appoint remaining officers and installation will occur at the January meeting.
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Elgin
Leo Schori
C. B. Schori
Marie Mosby
George Falb
W. C. Falb
Asso
Celia Lehman
Nelle Schori
Notice to business and professional men
The Echo plans a New Year issue with purchased pages of illustrations and headings for greetings. Businesses are asked to reserve space and submit greetings early, preferably by Friday, to ensure timely publication between Christmas and New Year.
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Echo
Vaughns Open New Cafe in Elgin Building
Mr and Mrs George Vaughn opened a new cafe in the Muehlenthaler building once City Drug Store occupied. It started Tuesday this week, adding the fifth food and beer serving place in Elgin. The business has not yet chosen a formal name, operating as Vaughns Cafe for now.
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George Vaughn
Muehlenthaler
City Drug Store
Elgin
Vaughns
Vaughn
Unusual Starling Found Near Mosby Home
John Anderson found a dead bird near the Mosby home last week. Max Thoma identified it as a New England Starling, a species noted in the south that likely froze after migrating north. The bird showed green, brown, and purple coloring. The item ends with a note about rat poison made from pure nicotine and a question about why use rat poison.
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John Anderson
Mosby
Max Thoma
New England
Christmas Tree A Dandy At Elgin Park Bandstand
The Elgin Legion placed a community Christmas tree in the park bandstand after a third attempt. The program near the tree happens Monday afternoon December 24 with Santa distributing treats to children.
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Elgin Legion
Over 2 000 Iowa Farmers Given New Start
More than 2,000 Iowa farmers facing foreclosure or near foreclosure have received new opportunities through the Federal Land Bank of Omaha. Farm Credit Administration records show 2,619 emergency cases. 2,059 loans erased or approved, 80 pending, 480 rejected. In 18 months, land bank and commissioner loans amount to $129,335,850.
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Iowa
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Frank A. O'Connor
Farm Credit Administration
Tast
Land Bank
Land Bank and Commissioner
Study Club Members Entertain Husbands
The Elgin Study Club hosted its annual husband party at Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Carter residence on Friday night December 14. Red and white holiday decor, wreaths, candles, and a Christmas tree created a festive setting. After a 7:00 PM dinner, guests enjoyed music and games in the living room, with a poetic Santa Claus delivering gifts and rhymes to each attendee.
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Elgin
Santa Claus
Carter
Another Way To Have Farm Fire Protection
The Waukon farm fire truck company charges non-members $25 per call and requires advance guaranteed payment. The Elgin Farm Fire Assn has given free non member service, which members view as unfair. A fairer system could include low cost insurance policies for farmers unable to pay membership fees.
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Waukon Farm Fire Truck Company
Elgin Farm Fire Assn
Elgin Loses Home Game to Randalia 54 to 14
Randalia dominates Elgin in a Friday night basketball clash as Krueger leads with 6 points and Talcott earns scoring honors for Randalia. Elgin second team falls 24 to 12. Elgin town team edges Luana 17 to 16. local travel and holiday visits noted as icy roads hindered trips and several residents planned Christmas gatherings.
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Elgin
Randalia
Krueger
Talcott
Elgin High
Elgin Town
Luana
Grand jurors named for 1936 County Court term
The article lists grand and petit jurors drawn for 1936. Grand jurors include J D Hoyt Gelwein Ern Holzer Elgin R R Fussell N J Martin West Union Charles Miller Waucoma G R Speed Arlington Robert Pruckler Oelwein Geo F Barrack Arlington Henry Buenneke Jr Maynard Charles Whitely Fayette J B Leise Westgate W P Bergerson Clermont. Petit jurors for January term to convene Jan 7 1986: Lars Larson Clermont J F Corkery Wadena David Brause Elgin Johanna Hughes Elgin. Old Fremont No 9 school house replaced with a newer brick building. dedication by Supt L G Meyer. The old building, built in 1869 by C P Cosgrove’s father, is reputedly Fayette county’s oldest school house.
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J.D. Hoyt
Gelwein
Ern Holzer
Elgin
R. R. Fussell
Fayette
N. J. Martin
West Union
Charles Miller
Waucoma
G. R. Speed
Arlington
Robert Pruckler
Oelwein
Geo. F. Barrack
Henry Buenneke, Jr
Maynard
Charles Whitely
J. B. Leise
West
Supt
L. G. Meyer
Fayette County
C. P. Cosgrove
U. 1 U
Minnie Camp Named Secretary for Rep Scott
Mrs Minnie Camp of West Union is named secretary for George L Scott of Windsor township in Fayette County’s 1985 state legislature. She will assist in general House duties and represent Chickasaw county in the secretary role for the two members. Friends congratulate her and wish a pleasant winter in the capital.
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George L. Scott
Windsor Township
Fayette County
Minnie Camp
West Union
Union
Elgin Youth Irvin Lyons Enlists in Navy
Irvin Delbert Bush, son of Mrs. Jane Lyons of Elgin, was accepted in the United States Navy on December 14 and left the same day for San Diego to enter naval training for three months. He attended Elgin high school and hopes to work in engineering in the Navy. He may receive home leave before assignment to a fleet ship. Navy recruits. January quota: 68 men and boys. applications at Mason City Navy Recruiting Station.
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Irvin Delbert Bush
Jane Lyons
Elgin
United States Navy
San Diego
Calif
Naval Training Station
Elgin High School
Navy
Mason City
Why Not Treat All Alike Storms Loom in Iowa Liquor Board
The Iowa legislature faces a stormy session over the liquor commission. Chairman Harold Cooper allegedly furnished a Cedar Rapids friend with 200 State seals to stamp illegal liquor. Counsel says no law forbids it, but calls for equal treatment. Bootleggers could use seals, critics say.
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Iowa Liquor Commission
Iowa
Liquor Commission
Harold Cooper
Cedar Rapids
Commission
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