Iowa Briefs Report Hid Abundant Local News
Revenue across states in 1926 averaged $13.19 per capita versus $4.86 in 1915. Highway 61 graveling near Postville and Waukon finished. Independence churches held a Bible class of 909 men. A Des Moines minister warned dry laws bring moonshine. On Kersten farm near McGregor are two Silver Fox operations. Decorah plans a $80,000 community building. Clermont Rifle Club awaits rifles to set a warm indoor range. Florida Grower exposé alleges Florida swindles run from Atlanta. Britt expected to see Hughes after six. Postville creamery paid $609.48 for December cream from 28 high grade Holsteins. average per cow $21.76. County wrecking crews stay active. old Turkey River bridge moved to Alpha. Bridge near Brainard moved to north fork Turkish. Real bankers need no guarantee law says Newton News. Iowa committee should push iron-bound banking laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Waukon
Independence
Des Moines
Fred. Kersten
McGregor
Altagold Lilve Fox Farm
Decorah
American Legion
Clermont Rifle Club
The
Florida Grower
Florida
Atlanta
Hughes
Postvillee Creamery
Handy & Doscher
Turkey River
Elgin
Clermont
Alpha
Brainard
Turkey
John Franzen
Mission Rmill—Union
Newton News
Iowa
Death of Paul Oleson Aged Seven In Elgin
Paul Victor Oleson youngest son of Ole and Emma Oleson died Sunday after noon from cerebrospinal meningitis in a contagious form. He was seven years old, born January 8 1920 in Clermont Town and had just entered the second grade. The community mourns as his sister Mabel a Sioux City nurse and many relatives gathered for funeral services in Elgin. Burial followed in Elgin cemetery with Rev Ernest Starr presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ole Oleson
Paul Victor
Ole
Emma Oleson
Clermont
Town
Elgin
Mabel
Sioux City
Nora
Bla Ruth
Des Moines
Ida
Ruby
Chicago
Leona
Otto
Dorothy
Florence Elizabeth
Oleson
Ernest ‘J. Starr
Elgin Cemetery
Return Your Cards For Firemen Appeal
Community urged to return survey cards sent by firemen last Thursday. Farmers show support for a new fire fighting outfit, with many willing to donate or indicate uncertainty by marking not able to help. Prompt card return emphasized to speed relief efforts.
Lehman Funeral Draws Out of Town Relatives
A large crowd gathered Saturday for the funeral of Mrs. Chris Lehman. Attendees listed include Mrs. R. Lehman, Mrs. Will Cooley of Decorah, Will Reinhart of Cresco, John Reinhart of Ridgeway, Mrs. Geo. Lehman of La Porte, Mr. and Mrs. Puffer of New Hartford, Mrs. Nick Lehman, Mrs. Nellie Puffet, Otto Geinapp of Dundee, Mrs. Neuen schwander of Fayette, Geo. Neuenschwander of Castalia, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lehman, Mrs. Louise Puffet of Strawberry Point, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walthers of Elkader. Pallbearers were Adolph Lehman, Max Lehman, Sam Lehman, Max Hunsberger, Geo. N. Schori, and Geo. Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Lehman
R. Lehman
Will Cooley
Decorah
Will Reinhart
Cresco
John Reinhart
Ridgeway
Geo. Lehman
la Porte
Puffer
New Hartford
Nick Lehman
Nellie Puffet
Otto Geinapp
Dundee
Neuenschwander
Fayette
Geo
800K Shower Nets 125 Books
The Elgin Library Association hosted a book shower on Saturday receiving 125 donated books and 50 from a traveling library association. Mrs. Louis Benedict of Cedar Rapids contributed a box with 63 titles, aiding the new enterprise. The association welcomes further donations at the Savings Bank and will hold its first regular meeting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Library Association
Library Association
Louis Benedict
Cedar Rapids
Savings Bank
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Choir Rehearsals
The Baptist Church announces a busy Sunday with German service and communion at 10 am, Sunday school at 11, dinner at 12 15, junior meeting at 1, and English service at 2. Weekly rehearsals include choir on Feb 8 at 8 16 and junior choir on Feb 16 at 9 pm. The church is preparing an Easter Cantata and asks all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Ladies' Aid Society to Meet February 9 at Reusser Home
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet next week on February 9 at 2 p.m. The gathering will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reusser with Ph. Lauer, Pastor, in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Reusser
The Volga Boatman at Elgin Opera House
Cecil B. De Mille directs a dramatic film exploring Russia during Revolution through three leads Prince Princess and Volga Boatman. William Boyd stars with Elinor Fair Victor Varconi Julia Faye and Theodore Kouloff. Shown February 9 and 10, adapted from Konrad Bercovici story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. de Mille
Russia
de Mille
William Boyd
Elinor Fair
Victor Varconi
Julia Faye
Theodore Kouloff
Elgin Opera House
Lenore J. Coffee
Konrad Bercovici
Window Display Delights Auto Makers in Elgin Iowa
In Factory and Field, Chevrolet’s house organ, a Christmas window at John Falk & Sons garage features a Chevy emerging from a fireplace as a Santa gift. John Falb Jr. designed the display, gaining publicity. The Falk firm reports strong winter sales and appreciation for enclosed Chevrolet models. Also noted are Fairbank children Mary Robert and Margay Williams with whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factory
Santa Claus
Falk
Chevrolet
Family Church Service Draws Many Children and Parents
The M. E. Church notes a large attendance at the recent Family Church Service and plans another similar gathering likely on the last Sunday in February. Next Sunday at 10 o'clock the pastor preaches on How Much Are You Worth with Sunday school at 11 on The Scope and Spirit of Christian Stewardship. Epworth League meets at 7 30 p m and Ladies Aid Society is hosting Mrs Samuel Mosby. The Bible Class meets tonight with Mrs Fred Reichert. Illness and death have touched our church including Saint Pauls visit by Ernest J Starr, the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Samuel Mosby
Fred Reichert
Perus
Diego
Ee Pelpfulness
St. Paul’s
Ernest J. Starr
Elgin High Boys Fall to Postville in Tight Home Loss
Elgin High boys lost 20 to 16 to Postville on their home floor in a close, hard fought game watched by a large crowd. Postville forwards Harris and Gordon led the scoring while Elgin battled but brittle defense in the final minutes sealed the loss. The girls also fell 25 to 5, but the Elgin squad looks to rebound in upcoming rematch with West Union and a postponed Oelwein clash has been reset for February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High Boys
Postville
Elgin
Kiple
Oleson
Klingå
G. Meyer
L. Berndt
Oelwein
West Union
Ray Heins Se Cures Promotion
Ray Heins of Waterloo was promoted to traveling passenger agent for the Southern Pacific railway and left for Chicago to begin work February 1. He will operate from Chicago, while Mrs Heins and their daughter stay with her parents, Mr and Mrs A M Weibel, until a home is found. Mildred Smith of Waucoma visited Mrs Roy Halleck Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Heins
Waterloo
Southern Pacific Railway
Chicago
Marie A Lehman obituary from Elgin Illinois records 1927
Marie Anna Suenkel Lehman born October 14 1847 in Bavaria died January 28 1927 at Elgin Illinois age 79 years three months two days. Widow of Chris Lehman she arrived in America at fifteen lived in Macomb Illinois before marrying October 21 1870s and moving to Elgin where Lehman built a wagon shop then hardware business. Survived by husband three children Lulu M Schmid Edith Berg and Leslie Lehman with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother Michael Suenkel Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Anna Suenkel
Schazcextoh
Bavaria
Germany
Elginlows
Lehman
America
Macomb
Ill
Chris Lehman
Ilinois
Hlgin
Lehm
Lulu Margaret
Edith Anna
Josephine Lizzie
Alma Lucinda
Edward Clarence
Leslie Grover
Lewis Martin
Lulu M. Schmid
Edith A. Berg
Leslie G. Lehman
Elgin
Michael Suenkel
Edward Schmid
Milwaukie
Wis
Winifred J. Schmid
Florence M. Berg
Lois L. Lehman
Clifton F. Berg
Richard and
Rob
The Life of Mrs Lehman Elgin Obituary Reflections
A detailed obituary notes Mrs Lehman's careful life from sixth to thirteenth year, her strong family devotion, generosity with flowers, and Catholic upbringing balanced by broad faith. Services were held in Elgin at the Methodist church, with burial in the Elgin cemetery on Saturday, January 29, after a sickness marked by community support and gratitude from her husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Lehman
Methodist Church
Ernest J. Starr
Ph. Lauer
The
Baptist Church
Indian Medicine Man to Visit Oelwein Union Hotel
William Deerfoot from Iowa City will speak at the Union Hotel in Oelwein on February 8 offering free medical consultations. Mr and Mrs Boise Capnee of Postville visited the August Benson home on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Deerfoot
Iowa City
Oalwein
Union Hotel
Boise Capnee
Post- Villy
Benson
School News Highlights Band Boost and Class Shifts
Mr Mirick seeks to start another beginner band class as students show interest. Sophomores swap Ancient History for Commercial Geography and Juniors change courses, while seniors replace Sociology with Economics. The boy scout movement grows with a basketball team, and a bike rally accompanied by planned activities under Mr Whitney. Postville fans visit, bringing a large, clean crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Mg & Bt Clermont
Whitney
Clifton Kiple
Harold Schneider
Grace Gruver
Lela Pritchard
Gladys Schneider
Red
Gladys Bowen
Lois
West Union
Gila Grover
William Weibel
Arthur Allen
Pearl Grimia
Marie Schupbach
Janette Ulving
Franklin Mock
Yeur
Postville
Straw Load Fall Injures Levi Frieden Worker
Fred Yost, employed by Levi Frieden, fell from a straw load and struck his head on the ground Saturday morning. He was unconscious briefly and has since suffered dizziness and partial deafness, kept at home until Tuesday. Present outlook suggests limited activity for some time with hopes no serious complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yost
Levi Frieden
Firemen's Special Meeting Called in Elgin
A special meeting of the Elgin Fire Department is set for Thursday evening February 10 at 8 o'clock to finish business from the regular meeting. All firemen are urged to attend. Frank Greenley Fire Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Marion Township
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Hans Winkler
Marion
Elgin Fire Department
Frank Greenley
Beamer's Tire Shop Repairs and Auto Washes in West Union Iowa
The ad lists services for car washing with an air and water auto washer, top building and repairing, glass cutting, ground work, tire and boot vulcanizing, radiator repair. It notes Beamer's Tire Shop in West Union Iowa and reports a real estate deal where Jim D Yearous sold a 120 acre farm to Anderson Bros with A M Wetbel handling the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamer
West Union
Iowa
Jim D. Yearous
Anderson Bros
A. M. Wetbel
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Iowa Briefs
Fred E. Schori
Main Street
Clermont Road
16Th Bt
N. W. Fairbault
Minn
Masons
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. M
Weibel Mill Co
Felix Miller
Lehman Funeral
Master Barbers’ Association of
Fayette County
Court House
Mary
Robert
Margay
M. E. Church Notes
Mildred Smith
Waucoma
Roy Halleck
Marie A
Suenkel
Chris Lebman
Firemen’s Special Meeting
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