Elmer Gage Returns Home From Work Assignment
Elmer Gage returned home last Friday evening and is employed by H. W. Falk, under whose charge he will be for several months.
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Elmer Gage
H. W. Falk
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
2
Schori Family Guests At Falbs Sunday
Mr and Mrs C B Schori and daughter Betty Alice and Loraine Carpenter were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs W C Falb.
Christmas Cheer Shoppers Flock to Station Stores
Local notices describe a festive push with promises of prompt service and complete stock at Building Headquarters. Prices highlight coal and materials for the season as the vendor urges patrons to visit for breakfast offers and durable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cme
Sien Ae
Atk Fon
It is with the Hunsberger and Yearous families
Illyria notes greet guests and share church events as a busy community calendar. A Christmas tree and program are planned for December 24 at the church, with numerous dinners and visits among residents of Shullsburg Elgin and nearby towns. church notes mention the Cemetery Association and Ladies Aid meeting, a Sunday school program, and adjusted service hours for New Year’s Day under Pastor Ernest J. Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilsria
Cemetery Association
Ladies’ Aid
Jasi
Ernest J. Starr
Local social notes from West Union and nearby
Mr and Mrs Clarence Tripp and daughter visited West Union Thursday. Gaile Hovey came from Cedar Rapids for a vacation with family. Mrs Tripp and Cecil attended a club meeting at E B Grimes home last Wednesday. John Stahl of West Union visited Sidney Nutting home for several days. Mr and Mrs Melvin Boyer and family of Elgin were guests at Will Barker home Sunday. Mrs Maud Patterson was in West Union last Saturday. Willis Lyons has been sick the past few days. Jim Bartlett and son Lewis left for Waterloo Tuesday morning. Lewis plans to enter barber school there soon. Vern Nutting returned Monday from Chicago for Christmas with family. Will Lyons called on friends Saturday. Tom Bartlett and son Roland were in West Union Friday. Craft was in West Union on business Monday. Ure spent Saturday in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eften
Mervin Hunsberger
Jerome
Rosanna
Frieda Ubersax
Iva McGee
Clara Lou
Shullsburg
Wisconsin
John
Elmer Dennler
Ida Frieden
Adolph Hanson
Jack Brackin
Elgin
A. L. Craft and
Walter Rothlisberger
John Probert
Volga
C. Wenger
Huusband
Milton Morgan
Clara Muehlenthaler
Rex Medberry
Elmer Frieden
Viela
Elzabeth Foxwell
Wadena
S. BR. Foxwell
Jacob Yearons
Gladys
Jakie Yearons
Hary Palmer
Albert Schopbask
Cheery Valles
Darline Yearons
Corone] Rothlisberger
Adelph Baumgartner
Gaile Hovey
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Tripp
Cecil
E. B. Grimes
John Stahl
West Union
Sidney Nutting
Melvin Boyer
Will Barker
Maud Patterson
Willis Lyons
Jim Bartlett
Lewis
Waterloo
Lewis Plant
Vern Nutting
Chicago
Will Lyons
Tom Bartlett
Roland
Union
Hes
Craft
Fritz Dies at Hospital Monday in Hawkeye Area
August Fritz longtime Hawkeye resident died Monday afternoon at Colonial hospital Rochester Minnesota shortly after 2 o clock He was born December 29 1851 in Germany and came to the United States 52 years ago He married Florentina Burrow April 11 1875 at Elgin Town He leaves widow four sons Charles Ed Will Louis and a daughter Lily now Mrs Joe Boie all of the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Fritz
Hawkeye
Colonial Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Germany
Elgin
Florentina Burrow
Windsor Township
Will
Louie
Fritz
Charles
Louis
Lily
Joe Boie
Hawkeye Beacon
Accredited meanings of flock and hatchery term in US practice
East and West definitions differ for accredited applied to flocks and hatcheries. An effort in Chicago to harmonize meanings failed. Also notes include a hospital clinic, Santa Claus visits, and the selection of a grand juror for 1928 with local January jurors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Sunday School Program Highlights December 24
The M. E. Sunday School program will be held Saturday evening December 24 at 7 30. Congregation participants include Rev E J Starr Louis Carter Bernita Bopp and Ernestine Schori with Junior High and Primary children performing songs recitations and the Three Wise Men scene The Live Wires and Glee Club will also feature in the program and a collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
E. J. Starr
Louis Carter
Bernita Bopp
Ernestine Schori
Lois Brandt
Glee. Club
Turkey shoot winds up with hefty prizes and bragging rights
O. P. Steeler and Dr. L. L. Carrat hosted a turkey shoot at West Union Sunday afternoon. Pete dominated the event by bagging most birds and claiming a pocketful of cash prizes, while the doctor reportedly fared less well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Steeler
L. L. Carrat
West Union
Pete
Not That Way Here Fire Department Recruiting Issues
The Monona fire department struggles to recruit volunteers while the committee faces excuses such as night response wear and wife concerns. In contrast Elgin shows no shortage with a steady pool of willing volunteers for both rural and town fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Evryone
Elgin
Beamer's Tire Shop Advertises Repairs in Iowa
A short, period tone notice from Beamer's Tire Shop in West Union, Iowa, offering tire and radiator repair services and washing facilities. It invites readers to sell items with a Want Ad and submit news items for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain and Water Arts
Beamer
West Union
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Boleyn
Feller’s Hardware Store
West Elgin
Bile
Breaefart
Schori & Muster
Illyria
Jerome Yearous
Raymond Benson
Hens Hanson
Nettie Peters
John Foster
Dubugque
Brainard
A. Fritz
Postville Hospital Clinic
Postville Hospital
Santa Claus
Sumner
Ed Hanson
Pleasant Valley Township
Frank Greeniey
J. B. Shaffer
Mabel Denzler
Herman Rolfe
Cleve Erhardt
Tristar Oil CO. Inc
Torkelson Bros
Elgin Furniture Store
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