Echo files recollect 1926 Market Day in Elgin
In 1926 Elgin drew large crowds for Market Day with free movies and store inducements. A sled accident returning from a party injured Myrtle Olson and Agnes Hoag, Olson dis placed a vertebra and was taken to Decorah hospital. Community Club elected new officers Max Thoma president A M Weibel vice president F C Muhlethaler secretary treasurer. George Gilson reported foreign radio reception during International Broadcasting Week with a self made Super Hetradyne. Louise Evans celebrated a Friday birthday party with several young guests.
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Elgin
Tama
Myrtle Olson
Agnes Hoag
Miss Olson
Decorah Hospital
Mabel Kirkeberg
Miss Hoag
Max Thoma
A. M. Weibel
F. C. Muehlethaler
Mel Kohler
John Falk
R. P. Strauch
N. W
Iris Ulving
Kathleen Steele
June Crandall
Maxine Whunsberger
President Truman Hosts Boy Scouts in White House
President Truman will greet 12 outstanding Boy Scouts at the White House on February 6, opening the 41st anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scout Week runs February 6 to 14 nationwide with over 2,750,000 scouts and leaders. The birthday theme Strengthen the Oath inspires pledges to the Scout Promise and community observers will join in open house events, civil defense demonstrations, home safety reviews, and surprise mobilizations to test readiness. Since 1910 more than 17,500,000 have joined the organization.
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Truman
White House
Boy Scouts of America
Jon Py
Dairy Water Needs and Butter Outlook Shift Since 1930
Water needs for dairy cows run 3 to 5 gallons daily while butter production shows a brighter outlook from late 1930 to mid January. A daily Want Ad boosts business. The robin, once forest nesting, now nests on fences, gates, windows, tombstones, and even trolley wires as woodlands clear. Lard prices rise toward hog parity.
Schneider Heins Wedding In St Pauls Elgin
Miss Darlene R Schneider daughter of Mrs Mollie Schneider and Robert L Heins son of Mr and Mrs Victor Heins of West Union wed at St Pauls Methodist church Elgin in a double ring ceremony on Sunday Jan 21 Rev Bruce D Jones officiated A reception for immediate family followed at Mrs Minnie Daniels home Attendants were Mr and Mrs Leonard Heins Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Levi Bannart Mr and Mrs Lawrence Schneider Marilyn of West Bend Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lehman and Robert of Alpha Mrs Heins a Elgin high school 1950 graduate works for Dr H H Wolf Mr Heins attended West Union high school and farms near West Union where they will reside
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Darlene R.schneider
Mollie Schneider
Robert L. Heins
Victor Heins
West Union
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin
Bruce D. Jones
Leonard ‘Heins
Minnie Daniels
Levi Bannart
Lawrence Schneider
Marilyn
West Bend
Wilbur Lehman
Robert
Alpha
Heins
Elgin High School
Thas
H. H. Wolf
Johnnie Erickson
Pate Bachtell
Arlington
Robert Clark and Son
Cedar Rapids
Dawson, Clark
Ulmer Clark
Buck Sawyer
Earlville
Ole Johnson
New Hampton
Earl Halverson
Derryl iFohnson
Charlton Looby
Dale
Melbert Meyer
Dennis
Annette
Walter Dennler
500 Card Club
Lambing Time Advice Helps Farmers Save on Harvest
Town farmers faced over a fifth fewer carnyon farms than a year ago. With lambs at 32 cents a pound and wool near a dollar, prudent management before lambing can save a sizable sum. Grain feeding, salt and minerals, ample water, and exercise reduce risks in lamb harvest.
Dorcas Missionary Society Meets in Mrs Jellings Home
Wadena News reports Dorcas Missionary Society gathering at Mrs Raymond Jellings home with ten members. Business session adopted the year’s program. topic Some Missions led by Mrs Ed Gernand. Rev Hart gave devotions. Also notes Christmas seal fund report for Illyria township. Funeral and social updates follow including visits and anniversaries.
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Dorcas Missionary Society
Seed testing safeguards farming outcomes and sales integrity
Seed testing for purity and germination protects farmers whether planting or selling. Farmers planting untested seed risk weed infestation and poor stands, while seed sellers rely on reliable tests to stay out of trouble with officials and state seed programs. Date not specified.
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Strauch & Hermen
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Falb & Light Elgin, Iows
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Melnhard’s
Butch
Buick
Pethar Con
Dreamline
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Opliona
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