Christmas in Elgin Thirty Years Ago
Henry Ernest Beyer dies in Elgin last Friday. In Clermont a steam accident spooked horses, but Nelson escaped unharmed. Elgin merchants had fair trade despite bad roads. Various locals return home for holidays, marriages announced, and a large family gathering held at the Schori home. The John Falk meat market showcases a prime steer and other figures. Prof. Hedsel returns from Oxford for vacation. Norwegian dinner shared. Elgin Chapter O E S holds annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ernest Beyer
Elgin
Clermont
Nelson
Walker
Rudy Sutter
North Dakota
Niagara
N. C
Tuesaday
Fay
George Holzer
Florence Webb
West Union
Frank Bell
Nettie
Tilda
Emma Berger
George Fertig
Waunakee
Wis
John Christ, Jr
George White
Roy Bakeman
Bertha Abbey
Fritz Lehman
John Lehman
I. D. Hendershott
Ocelwein
Fred Spahr
C. Conley
Arlington
Atty
A. E. Schiefelbein
Chas. Kniel
Verle
Jennie Benson
Cedar Rapids
Aug. Benson
Ben Schori
John Falk
Fred Falb
John Falb
Fred Hedsel
Miami University of Oxford
Ohio
Harry Hedsel
Chas, Halstenson
H. T. Knudtson
Ed Hanson
Thos
Knudtson
H. T. Groth
Kniel to Close Here and Move to West Union
Elgin businessman C. B. Kniel plans to quit business in Elgin and move to West Union soon. His daughter Josephine has bought a Bopp cottage in West Union, and Kniel and Verle will join her there. He will close out stock but sale date is not yet announced.
Biermann To Leave Soon For Washington
Congressman Fred Biermann and his secretary Ray Douglass plan to depart for Washington after Christmas to prepare for the 74th U S Congress. He previously sent Echo-reader letters from Washington and will likely resume during the new session, with the first letter expected in the second week of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Biermann
Ray Douglass
Washington
74Th
U. S. Congress
Sudden Cold Snap Grips Area After Christmas Day
A sharp temperature plunge to sixteen below zero followed a near eighty eight degree drop from the previous morning. Residents faced the sudden cold with little welcome as forecasters predicted five below for Thursday morning after a milder day yesterday.
Business men extend greetings to Echo readers
The Echo presents greetings from local business and professional men. The messages express appreciation for patronage and convey sincere thanks as part of this week's advertising section.
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Echo
Ita
Open House on New Year's Eve Hosts by Snyder Couple
Rev J J Snyder and wife invite all area youths and parish friends to their home on New Year's Eve from eight to twelve. Christmas visits dominate the week as Harold and Charles Greenley with Robert come from Clermont and Decorah to dine with the Greenleys. Bauder family hosts from West Union welcome N H Bakeman and others for Christmas dinner. long visit with grandchildren follows. Kohler home sees dinner guests including Halstenson Stohr Schori family and Elmer Schori. Serena Yack, rural teacher near Clayton Center, returns for a two week vacation with her parents H D Yack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Snyder
Harold Greenley
Clermont
Charles Greenley
Robert
Decorah
Frank Greenley
Robert Greenley
Ed Bauder and Sons
West Union
N. H. Bakeman
Bauder
Mrs. H. D. Yack
Christmas gatherings and injuries in local notes
Mrs Ed Hanson Worthy Matron J H Williams Worthy Patron Mrs Fred Falk Asso Matron Ida Schort Conductress Mrs F Berg Secretary Mrs Albert Schort Treasurer Mrs F W Hughes Asso Conductress Mr and Mrs Thos Howard two miles southwest entertained many relatives and friends at their home Christmas day. Jake Klingman carried his left arm in a sling after being bitten by a dog. A family gathering occurred at the F Becker home on Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hanson
J. H. Williams
Fred Falk
Asso
Ida Schort
F. . Berg
Albert Schort
F. W. Hughes
Thos
Howard
Jake Klingman Ie
F. Becker
Will Tong
Germans Eat Lutefisk Too Front Page Taste Trend
The Guttenberg Press notes Lutefisk sales rising in the city as Norwegians and Swedes at local locks contractors drive demand. Elgin shows broader appeal with Germans and Swiss also buying, with four stores long selling the delicacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenberg
Elgin
Corn Shellers Busy on J A Spies Storage Cribs
Corn shellers and haulers have moved 30,000 bushels for J. A. Spies. Manager Spies shells the smaller crib holding 30,000 bushels. Another 50,000 bushels remain shelled but unsold depending on market. The 30,000 bushel crate yields first class corn. total unsold is 80,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Spies
Mgr. Spies
Mr. Spies
A Heavy Day at the Post Office
The post office handled a busy day on Saturday receiving 75 sacks of mail. The staff also dealt with unusually heavy outgoing mail as the Christmas season boosts volume and keeps workers busy.
Christmas Eve Vandalism Noted At Echo Office
Someone stole the Echo office Christmas tree on Sunday night and removed a few bulbs from Grimm & Hellum’s tree to decorate their home. H. D. Yack featured a novel Christmas at his home. Ina Kohler visited relatives for Christmas and attended services at Illyria church. Mrs. F. W. Hughes joined the Strauch family for Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Office
Grimm & Hellum
H. D. Yack
Center Street
Ina Kohler
Lena Hunsberger
Gant
Jerome
Illyria
F. W. Hughes
R. P. Strauch
Hogs Reach $7.10 as Chicago market strengthens
The high hog price at Chicago on Wednesday climbed to 7.10 dollars, notably above last week. The overall stock market showed strength beyond the week's opening. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Swartley of Town City arrived Saturday for a holiday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Grether in Fayette along with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lloyd Swartley
Town City
Hans Grether
Fayette
Echo Found Wanted Copy of October 19 1933
The Echo publisher placed a want ad seeking the October 19 1933 issue to complete our file. Three respondents provided copies or offered to supply them. We learned several homes keep Echo issues on file for at least a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Erma Jane DeSart
J. Sehricker
P. Luchainger
Paul Larson Named Manager at Elgin Poultry Station
Paul Larson, a young married man from east of town, becomes the new manager for the Elgin Poultry Co. station serving Westcott & Winks of Sumner. He assumed charge mid last week after a week at the Sumner plant to learn grading of poultry breeds. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have moved to town and occupy the J. V. Schneider residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Larson
Elgin Poultry Co
Westcott & Winks
Sumner
Mrs. Larson
J. V. Schneider
Santa Claus Makes Personal Visit to Elgin Children
Santa Claus appeared in Elgin Monday afternoon around 3 30 amid about 500 children eager to greet him. The Community Club organized treats distributed by Santa and helpers who arrived in a log cabin mounted on a truck from the north. The event, sponsored by the Community Club, featured music by the German Band and a high school glee club before Santa’s arrival. Reverend Heaters delivered remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Elgin
Santa
Community Club
Glee Club
Elgin Falls to Hawkeye in Tuesday Night Bout
Elgin High lost to Hawkeye 2 to 18 in a rough game. Weibel and Steele led Elgin with 7 points each while Hawkeye’s Russler topped all scorers. Elgin's second team fell 17 to 11, with McMillan contributing 4 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High
Hawkeye
Weibel
Steele
Russler
Elgin
McMillan
Christmas Thanks And Holiday Visits Across Families
A message of gratitude expresses thanks for Christmas gifts and wishes for a happy New Year. The narrative lists numerous visits and gatherings as the DeSart, Feller, Stoehr, Muehlenthaler, Elkema, Abbey, Carpenter, Schori, Mosby, Durscher, Walthers, Stoehr, Mark, and Stich families share holiday dinners, solos, and trips between Elkader, Cedar Rapids, Soldier, Rock Valley, Garnaville, and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSart
Feller
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Ray DeSart
Josephine
Dale
Erma
Dean
Chas. Feller
Myrlin Feler and Son
Franc. DeSart
Lewis Stoehr
Cedar Rapids
Georgia Elkema
Bertha Abbey
E.G. Stoehr
Rudy Moser
Stoehr
Mary Carpenter
Fayette
C. B. Schori
Josephine DeSart
Soldier
Myrlin Feller
Moorehead
K. E. Mark
Chris Gregerson
Santa Claus
Elkader
Emma Gray
Mildred
Lawrence
Kenneth
Rock Valley
Gordon Mosby
Walter Durscher
Will Walthers
Leo
Garnaville
Fern Stich
Easier Conditions in Coming Corn Hog Contracts
The 1935 corn hog contract and rulings grant county control associations more responsibility and allow free use of acres retired from corn. Farmers who cooperate gain advantages. hog base rules and payment conditions hinge on 1932-33 averages, with opportunities to adjust bases and retire land for payments. County committees, extension staff, and state committees will explain the contract and rulings at meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
A Closed Incident and Christmas Gatherings Across Iowa
The Decorah Journal questions a state liquor commission explanation while noting a potentially closed incident. Christmas Day brought a large family gathering at the T. W. Dean home with twenty relatives from Cedar Rapids Waukegan Janesville and Cedar Falls. Local residents Harold Kiple Clifton Kiple and others returned home for dinner and Hattie McKellar joined relatives in Highlands for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Journal
Journal
Iowa Liquor Commission
J. LeRoy Farmer
Cedar Rapids
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Dee
Biermann
John
Alo
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Echo and Enterprise
Wescott & Winks
Joe Becker
T. W. Dean
Paul Doan
Waukegan, Ill
Ziba Tripp
Janesville
Donald Doan
Rob, Grimes
James Bailey
Margie Christ
Dr. Hearst
Cedar Falls
Waseca
Minn
Iowa Falls
Harold Kiple
Farmersburg
Jim Yearous
Frank Kiple
Jesup
Clifton Kiple
Fredericksburg
M. V. Kiple
Hattie McKellar
Highland
L. We McKellar
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