Theremin Featured At Fayette Lincoln Birthday Dinner
At the Lincoln Birthday dinner in Fayette on February 12, W G Henke will be assisted by Upper Iowa University musicians. Norman Marshall will solo on the theremin, an electric instrument played without touch, one of about fifty in use worldwide. The U I A quartet and vocal selections by the faculty quartet follow, with members Lyons Clinton Marshall Harris having sung in college quartets.
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Legion Hall
Fayette
W. G. Henke
Upper Iowa University
Norman Marshall
Marshall
Agif
Lyons
J. D. Clinton
Harris
Elgin Mask Ball Awards At Paragon Swing Band Night
Elgin's mask ball drew a generous crowd last Wednesday with the Paragon Swing Band providing music. At about eleven o'clock judges awarded prizes for best group, second and third place among couples dressed as figures and characters, naming Laura Becker and Dr. DaFoe among others as winners.
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Elgin
Paragon
Laura Becker
Dr. DaFoe
Edgar Kimball
Mary
Opsl
Hazel Howard
Alona Friederich
Louis Becker
Burma Cook
Betty Elkema
George
Martha Washington
Louise Evans
Kathleen
Unusual February Weather Grips Local Area in 1963
Heavy rain, thunder, and lightning marked openings of February in 1963. Last Friday and again Saturday saw frequent flashes and thunder with hail. A near cloud burst caused high water in streams, the Turkey River north of Elgin receded by Sunday night as the temperature fell to freezing.
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Turkey
Elgin
Dance While You Work in Folkestone Mail Center
Postal clerks in Folkestone Kent work to light music as a radio aids efficiency. A clerk reportedly stalled a radio recently and the chief observed they accomplish markedly more work with the radio on. The note hints this could guide local police when Capper begins shooting parcel post packages.
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Folkestone
Kent
England
Capper
Rabbit Season Closes March 1 in Town Game Laws
Town game regulations set the rabbit open season to close March 1 1938, a later date than in prior years. The 1995 1996 season closed January 15 1936. Hunting for rabbits is minimal in February.
Henke to Speak at Fayette Lincoln Day Dinner
G Henke of Charles City has been secured as speaker for the Fayette county Republican Lincoln Day dinner at the Legion hall Fayette at 6 30 Feb 12. The lawyer gained fame as the youngest Iowa mayor and later led the American Legion from Fourth district commander to state commander in 1995. He is described as a forceful and sincere speaker with pleasing appearance.
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G. Henke
Charles City
Haas
Fayette County
Legion Hall
Fayette
Henke
Iowa
American Legion
Free Show at Opera House Next Monday
The Elgin Opera House hosts a free screening next Monday evening at eight o'clock sponsored by the Community Club. The program, created by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, runs over an hour with moving pictures tracing the industry’s changes and promises a capacity crowd, inviting all to attend.
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Elgin Opera House
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Ice jam danger near Elgin prompts risky dynamite attempt
Town Marshal Boyle used dynamite near the Turkey river east of Elgin to loosen a thick ice mass crossing the river. Large ice deposits threaten the bridge as floodwaters could sweep the mass away. Some fear the lower Elgin area could flood, while others speculate the jam might force a replacement bridge.
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Boyle
Turkey River
Elgin
Annual Press Meeting At Postville Friday
The North east Town Press association will hold its annual meeting in Postville on Friday afternoon and evening this week. President is Fred Huebsch of McGregor, vice-president J. C. Hammond of Decorah, and secretary Frank A. Behmitz of Ossian. Organized in Postville seven years ago, the group has been a leading district association in the state.
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Northeast Town Press Association
Postville
Fred Huebsch
McGregor
J. C. Hammond
Decorah
Frank A. Behmitz
Ossian
Harold Bennett sale set for Clermont Monday
Harold Bennett sale scheduled next Monday February 14 at the west city limits of Clermont. The advertisement appears on page seven in the Echo. Bennet intends to quit farming and enter trucking business. G H Kiple shows gradual improvement from illness. Mrs Mary Keiser visiting Chicago by winter with son Dr Harry Keiser family. Dr and Mrs Keiser vacationing in Florida.
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Harold Bennett
Clermont
The
Echo
Bennett
G. H. Kiple
Mary Keiser
Harry Keiser and
Chicago
Theo. Dons
Forest Park
Harry Keiser
Florida
Marion Township Trustees Meet. Hanson Elected Chairman 1938
Marion township trustees George Hanson Emil Gulsvig and Martin Hanson with clerk Albert Gulsvig met at Elgin State Bank rooms Monday for the first regular tri yearly meeting of the year. Hanson named chairman for 1938 and Dr Jerdee Clermont appointed health officer. Plans note grade work in nearby townships to improve farm access, linking Bert Thomas area to Elgin-Wadena road with a long term aim to surface all weather roads, pending Pleasant Valley township action.
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George Hanson
Emil Gulsvig
Martin Hanson
Marion Township
Albert Gulsvig
Elgin State Bank
Jerdee
Clermont
Ett Py
Air An
Atsron
Fayette County
Bert Thoman
Gottlieb Dennier
Jerome Yearous
Pleasant Valley
Bert Thomas
Elgin-Wadena
Marion
Elgin
County Legion Meeting at Arlington Today
County Legion meets in Arlington today for a postponed session originally set for Jan 26 but rained out. Commander Harold Red Gaunitz urges 115 percent participation to lift the Fourth district in membership.
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County ‘Legion
Arlington
Harold “Red” Gaunitz
Planning Market Day Sale In Elgin This Winter
H W Falb announced a Market Day Sale may be held soon in Elgin with a February possibility if enough items are listed. Mr and Mrs Wm Ewing of Postville were brief Elgin visitors Tuesday evening. Mel Kohler was ill and unable to meet his store Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
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H. W. Falb
Elgin
Mr. Falb
Wm. Ewing
Postville
Mel Kohler
Milwaukee Branch Line Discontinued
The Interstate Commerce Commission allowed a Milwaukee railroad branch along the Turkey River to end service after a century. The final run occurred Monday as mail service to towns without rail will be kept via extended star routes and motor truck freight handles future shipments.
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Turkey River
Milwaukee Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wadena
Volga City
Osterdock
Colesburg
Garber
Elkport
Littleport
Millville
Return From Des Moines Annual Meeting
B Schori Elgin and Ed Dugstad Clermont returned Saturday from Des Moines after attending the annual convention of the Town Association of Lumber and Building Material Dealers. Registration was the largest in the association history with more than 2100. Harold Jamison Gelwein lumber man was elected president and John L Gregg Pontville named director, giving northeast Iowa strong representation.
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B. Schori
Elgin
Ed Dugstad
Clermont
Des Moines
Town Association of Lumber and Building Material Dealers
Harold Jamison
Gelwein Lumberman
John L. Gregg
Pontville
Iowa
Tired of Life Hangs Himself in Oelwein Home
Chris Larson, 52, was found Sunday afternoon hanging in the doorway of his Oelwein residence. A note in his handwriting stated he was tired of living and instructed his family to arrange burial. A former foundryman, he had been unemployed and lived with his mother visiting relatives.
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Chris Larson
Oelwein
Larson
West Estate Sale Closing Out Ad in Clermont Enterprise
Notice lists closing out sale for Mrs Annetta West estate on page 2 of Clermont Enterprise. Administrator L F Stone presides at the sale. Visitors included Mrs Carrie Whitney of Fayette and Mrs Kenneth Meyer of Calmar, who arrived from Fayatte last Thursday to tour the C B Schori home. Meyer left Saturday, Whitney remains.
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Clermont Enterprise Section
Carrie Whitney
Fayette
Kenneth Meyer
Calmar
Fayatte
C. B. Schori
Meyer
Mrs. Whitney
Smith elected president of Upper Iowa University
At a February 2 meeting of the board of trustees, Dr. Vivian Thomas Smith the dean of Kansas Wesleyan University Salina was unanimously chosen president of Upper Iowa University Fayette He will assume the duties August 1 1938 Previously acting president was Dr W C Mangold current dean of Upper Iowa University Dr Smith previously served two years as dean at Kansas Wesleyan and before that three years as professor of education and psychology at Huron College Huron South Dakota
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Vivian Thomas Smith
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Smith
W. C. Mangold
Huron College
Huron
South Dakota
Albert Paul Killed In Auto Accident
Albert Faul, 65, of Oclwein, a state parole board agent, died in Albuquerque New Mexico when an automobile blew a tire and plunged from the highway. He was returning to Iowa from the west coast with an alleged parole violator. two other men and the violator escaped with minor injuries. Paul, prominent in Fayette county politics and former chairman of the County Democratic Central Committee, was appointed to the state job in July 1933. Funeral in Oelwein Thursday at 2:00 p.m. will burial in Fayette.
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Albert Faul
Oclwein
State Parole Board
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Iowa
Paul
Fayette County
Democratic Central Committee
Oelwe
Fayette
Elgin Sportsmen Organize Local Group Near Fayette County
Elgin area sportsmen are organizing to protect game and stock streams. Deputy game warden Jim Murphy of Independence has aided the drive. Officers elected include Ern Holzer president D C Dean vice president and Grant Dawson secretary treasurer. A meeting is set for Tuesday evening February 15 in the town hall.
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Fayette County
Peeh
Wariden
Jim Murphy
Independence
Ern Holzer
D. C. Dean
Grant Dawson
Local Bakery Delivers for Wadena Creamery Dinner and Community Lunch
iM Zurbriggen supplied sixteen gallons of baked beans for the Wadena creamery dinner and baked about 1600 buns and rolls for the free lunch at Torkelson's demonstration. He also provided rolls to the Altar Guild at Clermont the same day as neighboring towns rely on Elgin's bakery.
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Zurbriggen
Wadena
Torkelson
Altar Guild
Clermont
Elgin
Wadena Creamery Hosts Annual Patron Party at Church
Wadena Creamery held its annual patron and family party at the Presbyterian Church parlors. Between 400 and 500 attendees enjoyed an excellent dinner served by the church ladies' organization, marking a joyful event for sponsors and patrons alike.
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Wadena
Presbyterian Church
Red Cross Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Red Cross annual meeting was held at the Elgin State Bank last week and officers for the coming year were elected. President is Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler, vice president B. J. Baumgartner, secretary W. F. Kohler, and treasurer Samuel Mosby. The local chapter has about 20 members. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schupbach, Ruth and George, Lena Schupbach, Amos Haritzler and son Homer of Marshville Ohio, staying with Loura Lehman last Wednesday evening.
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Red Cross
Elgin State Bank
Mra. R. W. Muehlenthaler
B. J. Baumgartner
W. F. Kohler
Samuel Mosby
Albert Schupbach
Ruth
George
Lena Schupbach
Amos Haritzler
Homer
Marshville
Ohio
Loura Lehman
Open House Draws Big Full House
Torkelson Bros. praised spring opening show held last Saturday drawing 500 to 600 visitors to inspect machines. I H C officials said the North East Iowa event had the largest, most complete display this year. The event at the opera house featured lunch for 400, moving pictures, talks, and a three act play Man or Mouse about a tractor deal. H C staff assisted with the show. Rainy weather did not dampen crowds or business in Elgin.
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Torkelson Bros
Iowa
H.C
S. F. Billings
Blackman
J. W. Corpstein
Adv
H. J. Millwright
D.C. Duncan
Williard ‘Byers
Torkelaans
Elgin
Grant Gruver Died Tuesday After Illness
A G Gruver of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday morning after an extended illness. He is the fourth Gruver brother to die, following Charles who passed away weeks earlier. His body will go to Elgin for burial with Masonic services in Cedar Rapids Thursday morning and burial in Elgin cemetery in the afternoon. B C Grover of Clermont had just returned from Cedar Rapids when word came of his brother’s death.
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A. G. Gruver
Cedar Rapids
Gruver
Charles
Mr. Gruver
Elgin
Elgin Cemetery
B. C. Grover
Clermont
Tewa
Truck Dropped 20-Foot Bank On Moore Hill Near Wadena
A state highway truck went over a 20 foot bank on Moore hill near Wadena Saturday but was not damaged seriously. The two men aboard jumped just before the plunge and escaped possible death. They were on the icy hill when the accident occurred.
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Moore Hill
Wadena
Mrs Kinle Visits West Union in Howard Home
Mrs Kinle travels to West Union on Monday for a social visit at the Wm Howard residence. Echo Want Ad offers a simple way to sell.
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Bertha Kinle
West Union
Wm. Howard
Echo
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Lincoln
Opera House
Harold Bennett Sale
Ie BP
Marion Township Board
County Legion
Milwaukee
West Estate
U.S.A
Albert Paul
Elgin Sportsmen
Wadena Creamery
Toerkelson’s
Grant Gruver
Fle
Sallora Snug Harbor
Sloten Island
Amelia Earhart
George Palmer Putnam
Schenectady
Robert E. Lee
Buffato
New York
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
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