Club Votes to Fund Foreman for Elgin Front Yard Project
At the Elgin Community Club meeting the group pledged $25 for a foreman during the coming month to oversee the cleanup and face lifting of the old Turkey river bed area dubbed Elgin's front yard. The pledge complements other organizations planned contributions to keep the project alive and ensure continuous work under supervision. The event, held at the Elgin hotel, included a talk by conservation official Murphy who urged conservation and highlighted local natural resources, hoping to attract visitors for a neater homecoming display next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Paul Zoschke
Turkey
NYA
Elgin Hotel
Ay Baumgartner
ij-Jatees Murphy
Conservation Offioer
Iowa
Yowa
Ray DeSart
The
Echo Today
Hicks Friederich Wedding At Elkader
Miss Waneta Hicks of Strawberry Point and William Friederich of Volga were married February 6 at the Elkader Lutheran parsonage in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Paul Kittérer officiated. Attendants were Mrs. Ern Lerch and William Lerch of Elgin. The couple will set up housekeeping on the Rottman place south of Volga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waneta Hicks
Stayberry Point
William Friederich
Volga
Elkader
Paul Kittérer
Ern Lerch
William Lerch
Elgin
Giles Hicks
Arlington
Strawberry Point
Friederich
Gottfried Friederich
Funeral of Infant Glawe in Elkader
Funeral services were held in Elkader Friday afternoon for the three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Glawe. Mrs. Glawe was formerly Ann Lauer, and is known to many in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Irvin Glawe
Echo Report Highlights Hidden City Art Walk
Local paper notes an Ellsworth event as artists open studios across downtown. Organizers Maria Chen and Diego Alvarez push free tours, live music, and kid friendly workshops on Saturday, with venues at City Hall Plaza and Riverside Gallery.
First Chix Monday Hatch Date at Capper Hatchery
The notice marks the first hatch at Capper Hatchery on Monday as the earliest chicks of the season arrive amid historically harsh winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper Hatchery
Homecoming Committees Named For 1940 Event
Ray DeSart announces the 1940 homecoming committees at the Community Club. Key roles include Registration Walter Kohler and Harold Conner. Finance B J Baumgartner Lorence Muehlethaler Chas O Neill. Program R P Strauch Fred Muehlethaler Mel Kohler. Concessions G H Falk Clarence Muehlethaler Dale De Sart. Decorating S W Kuster L F Klingman C Christ. Entertainment Max Thoma Rev Zoschke Edward Klingman Prof C J Robinson G J Mosby. Street Sports Louis Lehman Fleet Frieden Max Medberry. Stage and Seating H W Falb C B Schori C O Torkelson Lyle Light. Police A M Welber John Falb N W Evans. The date is set for Thursday through Sunday county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray DeSart
Walter Kohler
Harold Conner
B. J. Baumgartner
Lorence Muehlethaler
Chas. O'Neill
R. P. Strauch
Fred Muehlethaler
Mel Kohler
G. H. Falk
Clarence Muehlethaler
Dale de Sart
S. W. Kuster
L. F. Klingman
C. ©. Christ
Max Thoma
Rev. Zoschke
Edward Klingman
Prof
C. J. Robinson
G. J. Mosby
Louis Lehman
Fleet Frieden
Max Medberry
H. W. Falb
C. B. Schori
C. O. Torkelson
Lyle Light
A. M. Welber
John Falb
N. W. Evans
Chapman Frieden Sale Brings Good Prices
The Chapman Frieden sale proved very successful with prices above average. Barley 48c, oats 44 and 45c, hay 6.25 to 6.70. Broad sows 15.50, cows 55 to 70, steers 84.50, heifers 60.50. Frieden will move to his father's Elgin area farm. Myron Chapman buys his father's farm and takes possession around March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman-Frieden
Frieden
Elgin
Myron Chapman
Waukon Man Found Frozen to Death
Chariea Boland, 23, was found frozen to death Saturday in a fence carrier 30 rods from his farmhouse southeast of Waukon. Authorities said he had been wandering in the fields since Thursday night when his automobile became stalled on highway 13 near there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariea Boland
Waukon
Highway 13
Busy Week for Masons With Multiple Lodge Meetings
Local Masons face one of the busiest weeks in years with two special meetings in addition to the regular monthly session. Monday they attended Clermont lodge for statewide simultaneous meetings. Tuesday brings the regular monthly gathering and Thursday the 15th hosts a fellowship meeting at Garnavillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Lodge
Garnavillo
Doan Golden Wedding Anniversary in Elgin
Mr and Mrs T W Doan celebrate a golden wedding anniversary with open house at their daughter’s home in Elgin on Feb 15. Married Feb 15 1890 in Elgin the couple lived most of their life there. he has led at Elgin Canning Co for 42 years. They have five children Paul Gladys Donald Alma Mary and eight grandchildren. Verlie Bailey marks the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Doan
Daugther
J. F. Bailey
Doan
Elgin
Ed Alexander
Santa Marta
California
Dean
Elgin Canning Co
Paul Doan
Waukegan, IL
Gladys
Rob Grimes
Donald O. Doan
Alma
Ziba Tripp
Janesville
Wis
Mary
James ¥. Bailey
Clifton Wilson
Margaret Doan
Orville Hinke
Donna Vi Doan
Georgia Grimes
Verlie Baiy
Mrs. Frieden Holds Closing Out Sale Near Elgin
Mrs. Fanny Frieden of the Clara Brabham farm a mile south of Elgin on the ridge road will hold a closing out sale Saturday afternoon February 17. Auctioneers are Thompson and Waters with Elgin State Bank as clerk. Items listed include a team of horses five cows seventy five hens and all her farm machinery. She plans to quit the farm and move to town. Look for the complete list in the Echo today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Frieden
Clara Brabham
Elgin
Ridge Road
Thompson & Waters
Elgin State Bank
Echo
Friedens
Henry Frieden
Elmer Frieden
C. D. Chapman
Death of Glen Kinney in Terry Montana
Glen Kinney of Terry Montana died Sunday evening February 11 at 11 o'clock. Born July 25 1878 in Eldorado Iowa he lived in Elgin for years then Beach North Carolina before moving to Terry where he resided. Survived by widow two daughters and one son.
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Glen Kinney
Terry
Montana
Mr. Kinney
Eldorado
Iowa
Elgin
Beach
N. C
Terry, Mont
Wayne Gilson Buys Mrs Hutchinson's Home in Elgin
Wayne Gilson purchased the Mrs Regina Hutchinson residence near the west end of Franklin Street and will take possession on March first. Mrs Hutchinson and Leo will rent to neighbor Mrs Ida Butikofer. The Gilsons will own one of Elgin's most attractive homes with modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Gilson
Regina Hutchinson
Franklin Street
Elgin Man's Father Dies in Canada
Chas W. Dawson father of Grant Dawson of Elgin died Saturday February 10 in Sundre Alberta Canada. He was about sixty one years old. His body will be brought to Sumner for burial in the latter part of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Dawson
Grant Dawson
Elgin
Sundre
Alberta
Canada
Sumner
Democratic Far Flies During Last Few Days
Democratic conflicts surge as Valentine emerges as a gubernatorial candidate in Iowa while party leaders clash with potential rivals. Republicans mock the split as officials weigh primary dynamics and national committee concerns. Governor to attend Los Angeles picnic Feb 24 awaiting rain date. Mention of dam projects at Rochester and Moscow on the Cedar river adds regional energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Assn
Des Moines
Iowa
Valentine
United States
John K. Valentine
Clyde L. Herring
Guy M. Gillette
E. H. Birmingham
Supreme Court
Richard Mitchell
Atty
John H. Mitchell
Washington, D. C
Edward Breen
Nelson G. Kraschel
Leo J. Wegman
Mark G. Thornburg
George A. Wilson
California
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Californi
C. H. Parsons
Town Assn
Southern California
Citizens Caucus Set for Feb 22 in Elgin Iowa
A caucus of qualified electors of the Incorporated Town of Elgin will meet at the Elgin town hall on Thursday evening February 22 at 8 o'clock to nominate candidates for municipal offices to be voted on March 25 1940. The agenda includes choosing one mayor five councilmen one treasurer one assessor selecting a town committee and handling regular caucus business. Town Committee: H F Becker R P Strauch Leo L Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Elgin Town Hall
Eek
WCTU Chairwoman to Speak at Local Church Event
Mrs. Harriet G. McCollough of Des Moines will headline the Baptist church service Sunday at 7 45 PM. Sponsored by the local Baptist Young People's Union and Fayette County WCTU, she will remain until Monday and speak to the high school on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet G. McCollough
Des Moines
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Baptist Church
McCollough
Baptist Young People’s Union
Fayette County
WCTU
Sidney Nutting
Stannard
Bea
Organa ‘Tion
Fayette County Conference Plans Completed
Plans for the Fayette County Older Boys and Girls conference to be held at the Baptist church on February 24 are set. Speakers include C. G. Herbrecht of Des Moines state head of the International Religious Education council, Rev. J. Ivan Fraser of Postville, Rev. C. S. Oelfke of Randalia, and Rev. Virgil C. Welch, Upper Town University field secretary. Elgin Baptist church youths will lead the banquet program in the evening. A complete program will be printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
C. G. Herbrecht
Des Moines
International Religious Education Council
J. Ivan Fraser
The
Presbyterian Church
Postville
C. 5. Oelfke
Methodist Church
Randalia
Virgil C. Welch
Upper Town University
Elgin Baptist Church
Fayette County Farmers Receive 365519 In 1939 Benefits
Iowa figures show 1939 federal Agricultural Conservation program payments totaling 38,062,069. Kossuth county led with 843,000. Webster 631,000 and Jasper 623,000 followed for second and third. Fayette county received 365,519 in the year.
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Kossuth County
Iowa
Kossuth
Webster County
Jasper County
Fayette County
Clayton Court House Closed February 22
Clayton county treasurer J F Maley announces that the Clayton county court house offices will be closed all day February 22 for Washington's Birthday. This legal holiday will affect all county offices and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Court House
J. F. Maley
Clayton County
Clayton County Court House
Washington
Baptist Mission Society Meets At Mrs Zurbriggen’s Home
The Baptist Mission Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. M. Zurbriggen. Mrs. P. F. Zosehke led the gathering with devotions by Ethel Rennison and readings by Mrs. Anna Buser, Mrs. J. B. Miller, and Mrs. Rosa Jacob. Zoschke spoke briefly on Our New Life with Christ, followed by refreshments hosted by four ladies including Mrs. Zurbriggen and Mrs. Lizzie Ruckdaschel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Mission Society
M. Zurbriggen
P. F. Zosehke
Ethel Rennison
Anna Buser
J. B. Miller
Rosa Jacob
Zoschke
Christ
Lizzie Ruckdaschel
C. W. Krueger
Carl Haekmann
Falls Offer Bargains in Quality Used Cars
John Falbh & Sons of Elgin advertise specially priced used cars in the Echo classified columns. An active trade in new 1940 models has flooded their lot with inspected and conditioned used cars. Falk notes a strong market and many available models, with today’s listings among the best buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falbh & Sons
Elgin
Falk
Shower for Bride Delbert Lyons’ Daughter Honored
A surprise shower for Mrs. Louis Reinholtz, recently married, was hosted Sunday evening at the Lyons home. About thirty-five guests attended, including classmates and friends, with refreshments provided. Mrs Reinholtz received many gifts for her new home to be built in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Lyons
Louis Reinholtz
Lyons
Ed Boleyn Sickness Confines Local Resident at Home
Ed Boleyn has been ill and confined to his home in recent days, prompting concern among neighbors and friends who wish him a swift recovery.
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Ed Boleyn
Northeast Town Press association picks officers at Postville meeting
A. C. Bishop, publisher of the Decorah Public Opinion, named president of the Northeast Town Press association at the annual Postville gathering on Friday February 9. R. M. Westerfield of the Fayette County Union becomes vice president and Harold Griffith of the Clayton County Register secretary treasurer. County directors include Alla makee Harry Jones for Fayette Winneshiek J. C. Hammond for Winneshiek and Paul Lindemyer for Clayton. The April meeting is set for Sumner, Bremer County, with other gatherings planned in Devorah August Lansing and Waukon. The association, entering its tenth year, counts members such as Wm. Klingbeil R. P. Strauch and Fred Huebsch who previously served three-year presidencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bishop
Decorah Public Opinion
Northeast Town Press Association
Postville
R. M. Westerfield
Fayette County Union
Harold Griffith
Clayton County Register
A.S. Tousley
Republican- Standard
Waukon
Allamakee
Harry Jones
Hawkeye Beacon
Fayette County
J. C
Wm. Klingbeil
Postville Herald
R. P. Strauch
Elgin Echo
Fred Huebsch
Times of McGregor
Clermont Elgin Masons Hold Ninth Towa Simultaneous Meeting
Clermont and Elgin Masons met in joint session at Clermont lodge rooms on Monday for the Towa simultaneous meetings. The ninth consecutive year of these gatherings featured the theme Masonry's Three-fold Obligation with the keynote This Nation Under God. The three obligations were Masonry and Deity Masonry and the Nation and Masonry and Humanity, outlined by the service committee and carried out under Clermont Master Dr. L. L. Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
L. L. Carr
W Dummermuth Rebuilds Home After Fire
W Co reports that within a week the Dummermuth home will be repaired and ready for move in. The house suffered fire damage several weeks ago with extensive water and chemical damage to the structure and personal possessions.
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W. Co. Dummermuth
Batoffe Club Meets At Mrs Fath Home Friday
Mrs W C Fath hosted the Batoffe club Friday afternoon with prize awards. Mrs Mel Kohler took high score and traveling prize, Mrs H H Wolf held second high, and Mrs L Flingman won the consolation prize. Slow Down at Sundown warns motorists as most accidents occur. Echo advertisers urged to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fath
Batoffe Club
Mel Kohler
H. H. Wolf
Echo
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Glawe
Mig Agrs
Abraham Lincoin
Robert Lansing
Senate
Paul McNutt
Philippines
Louisiana
U. S
Buenos Aires
Wen Te
Masons
Mrs. Hutchinson
Elgin Man
Rochester
Cedar River
Power Company
Moscow
Citizens’ Caucus
H. F. Becker
Leo L. Schori
W. Dummermuth
Batoffe
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