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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1925

Page

5

Death of La Verla Kiple in Arlington Christmas 2925

A historical obituary notes the death of La Verla Kiple on Christmas evening after an appendicitis operation at Blain hospital. Wife of John Kiple of Biletst, she had recently moved to Arlington from Elginstie, cherished by family, neighbors, and friends. Her funeral was in Arlington Christian church, with services conducted by Rev F G Young and Rev Ernest J Stark.

Vend Arlington High School la Verle John, Kiple Hbigin Christas la Verla Elginstie Arlington Blain “Hospital

RW Griekenow Dies at 100 in Hawkeye Community

RW Griekenow, a centenarian from Hawkeye, died last Wednesday at his son Herman’s home after turning 100 on December 4. Born in Waldateben, Pomeranian Germany in 1825, he lived through two German wars and married Wilhelmina Gustman about 76 years ago, fathering six children. His wife died in 1917. survivors include Herman Griekenow of Hawkeye, Ferdinand Griekenow of MA, a daughter Mrs Pred Burrow of High, Amelia Luebke of Alaska, and Bertha Rohate of West Union.

Hawkeye APHG Herman Griekenow Waldateben Pomeranian Germany Wilhelmina Gustman Hermat of Ferdinand Wankes Wis Pred. Burrow High Amelia Luebke Analaska Bertha, Rohate Weat Union

Fayette County Board Proposes At Cost Limestone Crusher

The Fayette County Board of Supervisors proposes to furnish limestone at cost for farmers. A No 12 pulverizer will be used with the county crusher, capacity four to seven tons daily. Operation will be midway between Wet Union and Fayette where ample limestone exists. Hard labor inmates from Fayette jail will perform the work. A study club meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday evening after the holidays.

Feyetbe John Miller W. B. Anderson W. K. Humphry Wet ‘Union Faye, Atte Fayette, County

Baptist Church Notes on Home Church Day and Events

The church notes report delayed services due to furnace failure and cold, announce a Home Church Day for church families with roll calls and baptism opportunities, and list upcoming events including the watch night service, January 3 schedule, dinners, meetings, and a prayer and Bible study session led by Pastor Ray Lauer with Belleresk Club elects to follow.

Baptist Church Tunor Ladies’ Aid ‘Society Mra Rudy Yuonker Brainard J Fundamentals Ray Ph. Lauer

Sunday church events and community notes in Volga City

Sunday services at St Pauls M E and Epworth League events feature a film on Children of Mary Lands and a midweek prayer program for 1936. Local notices mention no Ladies Aid this week, a furnace repair delay, Christmas visits, hunting trip plans, and officer elections for the coming year with Kate Rolfe as president and Nelle Reusser as secretary.

Son of God Children of Mary Lands Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Ernest J. Starr Towa United States Frank Gehring Verna Yunker Gordon Mosby Rudy Yunker Ronald Pennie Mlgin Alexandria Minnesota Clarence Becker Dewitt Nebraska Cedar Rapids Yellow River Waukon St. Paul’s M. E Chiff Jennings Wadena New York State Jennings J. 0 Burrington Volga City Paul Joan Waukegan Wiinois 2 W. Dean Nelle Christ Resu'ted Kate Rolfe Lola Yearous Nelle Reusser

Fragmented Roanoke area notices and community ads mix

The page blends obituary style thanks messages for Mrs. John Kiple and La Verle Culver Kiple with community notes on local business, real estate revisions, postal office hours, and upcoming events. It includes ads for Beamer's Tire Shop, balloon tire equipment, and a notice about Wm Deenfoot the Indian Medicine Man visiting Oelwein, along with local resident updates and corn germination data from Maynard.

Ice buyers urged to contract before January 1926

Ice users are asked to see us and contract for sale before January 9 1926 to help plan for the coming year. The note states a fair idea of consumption will allow economical packing. Also mentions H W Fal u and the Oleson sisters returning home to work after visiting. Ella Ida Mabel Nora and Verle Kniel noted with jobs and vacation.

H. W. Falu Oleson Mabel Ella Nora Ida Des Moines Sioux City Verle Kniel Glidden Iowa

Town Pests Rumor Spreader in Town Gossip Pattern

A satirical note describes a town rumor spreader who gleefully broadcasts a nasty rumor about others. The piece lampoons the old habit of spreading hurtful gossip and mocks the anonymous teller as a bungling busybody.

Butinak Bize

Alumni Basketball Sparks on High School Floor

Alumni teams played two games last Tuesday night. The girls beat the high school team 27 to 12, displaying passing and veteran form while the high school group, short on players, showed flashes of growth. The Alumni boys won 22 to 11, with a fast first half and a rough finish as the high school team trailed late in the game.

High School

Buttermilk Sale Date Marks Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co Event

The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co board will sell buttermilk from its entire output to the highest bidder on Saturday January 23 1926 at 2 pm at the creamery. Each day's churning to be sold separately for a year starting February 1 with bids subject to finale approval. Weibel Mill Company Also notes price reductions on Schumacher feed cracked corn corn meal mash and highlights flour price trends.

Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co M. Luchsinger Sec Prom Regulae Weibel Mill Company

Winkleman Miller Couple Wed In Local Home Ceremony

A wedding at the August Winkleman residence on Wednesday, December 23 united Rose Lena Winkleman and Karl Miller in Holy matrimony officiated by Rev. A. Lang of Buffalo Center. The bride wore pale green crepe with pink rose bouquet. the groom in navy. Attendants included the bride’s sister Joulse and the brother Walter. A two course dinner followed for relatives and friends. The couple will reside on the groom’s father’s farm in Egin after the ceremony.

August Winkleman Rose Lena Winkleman Karl Miller August Winkleman Jr Joulse Rroont Walter Rev A. Lang Buffalo Center Mise Winkleman Mitler John F. Miller Jett Egin

Welcome Party For Mr and Mrs Karl Miller

A Welcome Party was held Tuesday December 20 at the Miller home to greet Karl and his bride. Thirty five friends attended despite others unable to come. Guests enjoyed games and entertainment and received a present as they offered blessings for the couple.

Venta John F. Miller Miller Karl Hilsin Tve

Wordplay and Radiator Service Ad by Tripp and Balley

A quirky verse on spelling humor leads into an advertisement for radiator repairing. Tripp and Balley claim quick radiator and battery repair, along with valve grinding and storage services, inviting customers to get quotes for overhauls.

Tripp & Balley

Pipe Smokers Rally Wisdom from Prime Minister Baldwin

Prime Minister Baldwin remarks that pipe smokers possess wisdom calmness and breadth of vision he says set them apart from others in public discourse the comment highlights a cultural view linking smoking to thoughtful leadership

Baldwin

Christmas Eve Baptist singing at homes of aged and unvaunted

The Echo received the December report of the Elgin Cow Testing Association but publication is deferred until next issue. Report mailed from Alexandria Minnesota where Mr Poine now lives. A Baptist church group sang at homes of elderly shutins on Christmas night, a cherished local tradition.

The Echo Elgin Alexandria Minnesota Poinie Baptist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

RW Griekenow M. E. Church Belleresk Club Baylor Keindnses John Kiple Charles Quiver Geo. H. Kise Culver Kiple Chas. Culver Roy Sendorff California Florida New England Shea Lars Benedict Cedar Repide Louise Schori Bible Charades High Land Company A. M. Weibel Mer Beamer Weat Union Oelwein Deenfoot Iowa City Union Hotel Aug Beyer Postville Giard H. J. Schuette Beyer Postvilla Herald Maynard Nick. Rannigan Alexander Pol Glen Bchori Tame Mary Casper American Home Funding Association Ottumwa Casper L. R. Noe Cadar Rapids Frank Shipton Alta Vista C. J. Harrington Chas Capper Decorah Winkleman—Miller Womlerm
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