Roberts elected county school superintendent at Elgin election
D R Roberts, long time Elgin superintendent, won the county post on February 11 after four ballots. The meeting in the courthouse elected Roberts with 18 votes, succeeding duties April 1 with Frances Blume remaining as deputy and Roberts planning to stay in Elgin through year end while learning the new office.
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D., R. Roberts
Elgin
Court House
J. H. Cline
W. H. Antes
Cline
Hazel Gehring
Vera Miehe
Morse
Fayette
Mr. Roberts
Zina Fessenden
Cresco
C. D. Hileman
Maynard
F. W. Kretzinbeck
Oelwein
A. W. Moore
Cedar Falls
A. 8
D. R. Roberts
Roberts
Antes
L. L. Carr
Clermont Independentmont Township
W. C. Fal
Herman Boyer
Pleasant Valley Rural
Ray Herwig
Wadena
Chas. Gehring
Illyria Rural
Roberts Lect
Floyd Consolidated Schools
Upper Iowa University
University of Iowa
Fayette County Schoolmasters’ Club
American Legion
Frances Blume
Helms Re elected Shipping Manager in Fayette County
Clive Helms was again elected manager of the Fayette county shipping association of the Farmers' Union. Other officers named include A. F. Quandt as president Theo Reisner as secretary and Albert Stahr as vice president. Jack Benny considers pleading guilty to gas smuggling with hopes for a suspended sentence and fine like George Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Helms
Fayette
Jack Benny
George Burns
Jack
To Hold Coasts Typing Contest
Helen Wegner of Elgin and president of the Fayette County Commercial Teachers Association attended a meeting at Fayette last Wednesday. It was decided to hold a county typing contest as a new venture. The contest will be held at West Union on Saturday March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wegner
Elgin
Fayette County
Rothlisbergers Headed to Ames For Farm and Home Week
Mr and Mrs W S Rothlisberger left yesterday for Ames where he will attend a meeting of the Iowa Beef Producers of which he is a director. They will participate in Farm and Home Week activities over the weekend. He was elected as one of nine directors of the Beef Producers, an organization serving feeders and breeders of cattle across all breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Rothlisberger
Ames
Iowa Beef Producers
Rothlisberger
Beef Producers
Elgin History Talk Delights Local Students
Max Thoma addressed fifth through eighth graders during history class on Wednesday morning, sharing Elgin's early days beyond the textbook. He suggested the topic could become a feature story for local coverage.
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Max Thoma
Elgin
Nelson Corner Sees Many Accidents
At Nelson corner last weekend a vehicle struck the guard rail ripping out several posts. The corner sees frequent accidents with little injury so far, as drivers have escaped harm in recent incidents.
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Nelson Corner
Nelson
Ice Forms Thin Coat After Drizzle In Arlington
A slow drizzle last Thursday produced a fast freezing layer of ice coating roads and surfaces. Hazardous driving persisted for several days until Sunday when temperatures rose and melted the ice. Several vehicles skidded into ditches with no serious injuries reported nearby. Mrs Hoyt Young of Arlington visited Tuesday at the W 4h Stewart home.
What’s the Answer by Edward Finch
A short piece explains how a warning signal arises from nerves connected to the lungs when oxygen levels drop. The brain then mobilizes muscles to open the mouth and draw in air rich in oxygen. Weateaper Union.
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Edward Finch
Weateaper Union
Partisan Newspapers Out Harrison Robertson Says End Near
83 year old editor of the Louisville Courier Journal declares the day of the partisan paper is over. He states independence earns public respect and that running a paper as a party organ is no longer successful. Robertson emphasizes a shift to nonpartisan journalism and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Robertson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Robertson
Independent
Ekin Author Publishes Her First Book in New York
Mrs Marguerite Zurbriggen of Elgin, first local author to publish a book, releases English Sketches a collection of short essays on a young girl's impressions of London and views formed after years in America. The book, published by a New York firm, garners praise from early readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Zurbriggen
Elgin
New York
Focal
London
America
England
Zurbriggen
Switzerland
Nickels Sets Closing Sale Date Near Wadena
George H. Nickels, living a mile and a half east of Wadena, has chosen Monday February 27 as the date for his closing out sale. Poor health has led him to quit farming and move near Volga City. He will offer high class stock and a full line of machinery. Watch for full details in next week's Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Nickels
Wadena
Volga City
Nickels
Echo
Pre-Nuptial Shower for Helen Dummermuth
Louise Evans hosted a pre-nuptial shower Friday evening at the M. E. church parlors for Helen Dummermuth who wed on February 12. Relatives and friends enjoyed contests and games before the bride opened gifts and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Evans
M. E
Helen Dummermuth
Study Club Dinner Delights Husbands at Klingmans Cafe
Members of the Study Club entertained their husbands at a Tuesday evening dine at Klingmans cafe. Tables were decorated with Valentine favors and candies. Guests enjoyed guessing games between courses for light entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingman's Cafe
Valentine
Schneiders Prepare Move to Elgin Town
Mr and Mrs Joe V Schneider plan to move to Elgin renting rooms in their former home just west of the Falk garage. Mr and Mrs Harold Schneider will live on the farm of his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe V. Schneider
Falk
Harold Schneider
Elgin Couple Wed In Methodist Parsonage Ceremony
Helen Dummermuth daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth and Harold Schneider youngest son of Mr and Mrs Joe V Schneider were married at the Methodist parsonage with Rev J C Warton officiating. The couple attended by Louise Evans and Geote Schupbach. Bride in Araby blue costume suit. attender in blue dress. After the ceremony they held a wedding dinner at the home of Clyde Irish in Charles City and planned visits to Sioux Falls West Bend and other Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dummermuth
Herbert Dummermuth
Elgin
Harold Schneider
Joe V. Schneider
J. C. Warton
Louise Evans
Geote Schupbach
Neig
Charles City
Clyde Irish
Sioux Falls
S. D
West Bend
Iowa
Medics Meet in Oelwein Medical Association Session
Fayette County Medical association members gathered at the Hotel Mealey last Tuesday evening with Dr. Pearley of Waterloo as guest speaker. He presented a talk and demonstration on x rays. About twenty medics attended. Dr. Risk of Oelwein is president and Dr. Walt of Elgin is secretary.
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Fayette County Medical Association
Mealey
Pearley
Waterloo
Risk, Oelwein
Walt
Elgin
Upper Iowa invites wives to publishers conference
Upper Iowa University enlarges its invitation to include wives of northeast Iowa publishers for a newspaper conference in the town. A business session occurs in the afternoon, dinner at six, and attendees are also invited to Luther basketball game at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Northeast Iowa
U. Y. U.luther
Hog Production Discussion Slated in Fayette February
Dr. K. W. Stauder and EB. L. Quaife of Ames will lead a swine production meeting at the farm bureau office in Fayette on February 24. Swine producers are invited to bring their individual problems for discussion. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Welch J. J. Phillips and Wilma Staffenhagen drove to Volga City Wednesday to visit Mr. Phillips sister, Mrs. Keeling, who is ill.
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K. W. Stauder
EB. L. Quaife
Ames
Farm Bureau
Fayette
F. D. Welch
J. J.phillips
Wilma Staffenhagen
Volga City
Mr. ‘Phillips
Mrs. Keeling
Married in Farmersburg Is Lawrence Grimm Bride Effie West
Lawrence Grimm of Elgin has announced his January 1 marriage to Effie West of Elkader. The couple wed at Farmersburg with Rev. H. M. Adix officiating, and were joined by Willis Tubor and Mrs. Tubor. The Greedman groom, son of John and Mrs a Grimm, returns to work with the family radio and electrical business and plans a March start in their Gilbertson brick home east of Elgin.
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Lawrence Grimm
Elgin
Farmersburg
Effie West
Near Elkader
Lars Gregerson
Tom West
H. M. Adix
Willis Tubor
Mr. Grint
John Grimm
Grimm
Gilbertson
Conservation Allotments To Be Mailed Soon
Conservation allotments for the first five townships will be mailed by February 20. The remaining townships follow within four days. Owners tenants or cropper may appeal in writing to the Fayette County Agricultural Conservation Committee Payette within 15 days after the allotment notice date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Medberry to Receive Ten Year Certificate
C. H. Medberry of Elgin is one of two Fayette county farmers awarded a ten year certificate for keeping farm records. The other is F. C. Klammer of Westgate. Earlier recipients include Mrs Lulu Rothlisberger and Son of Elgin and prior honors went to Guy Ernst and W. I. Rothlisberger of Elgin. Four of ten county awards have gone to Elgin area farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Medberry
Elgin
Fayette County
F. C. Klammer
Westgate
Lulu Rothlisberger
Cafe N W Evans Plans More Improvements
Improvements continue at Cafe N W Evans with papering and repainting of interiors. Recent rear-room reorganization aims to restore order and readiness, hoping to have everything ship-shape again soon.
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N. W. Evans
Community Club Members Attend Fayette Schoolmasters Meeting
All Elgin board members W. C. Falk Max Hunsberger H. H. Gilbertson R. A. Crider and C. B. Schori attended the Fayette County Schoolmasters Club meeting at Fayette last Wednesday evening. Others present include Supt. D. R. Roberts club chairman Paul Tate coach B. J. Baumgartner school secretary and Samuel Mosby treasurer.
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Elgin Board
W. C. Falk
Max Hunsberger
H. H. Gilbertson
R. A. Crider
C. B. Schori
Fayette Co
Fayette
Supl
D. R. Roberts
Paul Tate
B. J. Baumgartner
Samuel Mosby
West Union and Clermont Win County Tourney
West Union boys edged Maynard 21 to 20 to claim the county basketball title, a tight final after two overtimes. Clermont girls beat Maynard 27 to 26 in the finals to secure the county championship, with earlier rounds showing narrow wins and byes. Elgin boys opened with Randalia 24 to 22 then beat Hawkeye 22 to 11 before losing to Maynard 19 to 14 in semifinals. twelve teams played a three day, closely contested tournament.
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West Union
Maynard
Clermont
Stanley
Elgin
Randalia
Hawikeye
Hawks
Becker chosen for University of Iowa theatre role in Johnny Johnson
Joe Becker son of H F Becker of Elgin, a senior student, is selected for a part in the University of Iowa theatre production of Johnny Johnson by Paul Green. Performances run February 21 to 24 at 8 p m and February 25 at 2 pm in the theatre building. The play follows Johnny who enlists in World War I believing it will end war and save democracy, but discovers the truth while negotiating with the enemy.
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Joe Becker
H. F. Becker
Elgin
University of Iowa Theatre
Johnny Johnson
Paul Green
Johnny
Mr. Becker
University
Public Card Party Sponsored by Progress Club
A public card party will be held Thursday evening February 15 at the town hall. Sponsored by the Progress Club, admission is 2 cents.
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The
Progress Club
Never Too Old to Learn Says Club Members
Forty-five Community Club members returned to school Monday evening for a get acquainted session about the school system and its financing. The home economics class served dinner, followed by a program from high school groups. The event impressed attendees with student progress and school leadership, ending with thanks to Supt. Roberts and a sentiment that one never grows too old to learn.
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Miss Jansen
Ethel Boyle
Alfred Junior Jacob
Junior Jacob
W. C. Falk
Supt. Roberts
Elgin
Inter County Bankers Meet In West Union Banquet
Bankers Samuel Mosby Ern Schori B J Baumgartner Max Thoma and W EF Kohler attended a inter county bankers meeting in West Union last night. Delegations from Fayette Clayton Allamakee Winneshiek Bremer and Buchanan counties joined a 6 30 banquet and business meeting at the Presbyterian church. Frank Warner secretary of the state bankers association and R L Bruce deputy superintendent of banking and Marvin R Selden of Cedar Rapids spoke to the group.
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Samuel Mosby
Ern Schori
B. J. Baumgartner
Max Thoma
W. EF. Kohler
Westnion
Fayette
Clayton
al- Yamakee
Winneshiek
Bremer
Buchanan
Presbyterian Church
Frank Warner
Des Moines
State Bankers’ Association
R. L. Bruce
Marvin R. Selden
Cedar Rapids
Two Local Farmers Nominated for REA Posts
Louis B Dennler and W S Roethlishburger, both of Elgin, are nominated among four candidates from Fryeie county for directors of the Allamakee Clay Rural Electric Cooperative. Vos county gets two directors, with Pleasant Valley Tyran Dover Union and other townships submitting maps for the project. Annual meeting will be held in Postville, March, when officers and directors will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bdennler
W. 5S
Roethlishburger
Elgin
Amon
Fryelie County
Allimakee-Clayton
Cingpetativne
Vos County
Pleasant Valley
Tyran Dover
Union
Postville
Mareha
Tim
Four County Legion Benefit Set At Manchester
D R Roberts fourth district vice commander of the American Legion says a four county benefit stay party will be held at Manchester on Thursday February 23 from 4 p m on. Clayton Fayette Buchanan and Delaware counties will be represented and funds raised will aid junior legion baseball. Tickets may be secured from local Commander Walt Kulids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Roberts
Fourth District
The
American Legion
Echo
Manchester
Clayton
Fayette
Buchanan
Delaware
Walt. Kulids
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Jarek
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Schneiders
Dummermuth—Schneider
ULL. U
Medberry
West Union and
University of Ows
Abraham Lincoln
New Mexico
Maina
Havana
Suez
Marta Luther
Bankers’ Meeting
Four County Legion Benefit
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