GOP Lincoln Dinner Draws Fayette Republicans
Over a hundred Fayette county Republicans attended the Lincoln birthday dinner at the Fayette Legion hall last Saturday evening. Sponsored by the County Central Committee, the event featured a pleasing program with music from Upper Iowa and a male quartet. Charles City attorney W. G. Henke spoke, introduced by dinner committee chair John Neuenschwander, and county candidates were presented as part of a social hour.
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Fayette County
Legion Hall
Fayette
County Central Committee
Fayette Legion Auxiliary
Upper
Iowa
Prof. Marshall
W. G. Henke
Charles City
American Legion
John Neuenschwander
Still the Argument On Elgin Fire Timing
Disputes over when Elgin's big fire occurred with dates offered as November 1919 before Thanksgiving and 1918 by Mrs Franc DeSart and Mr Louis Klingman. Other guesses range 1917 to 1926 as residents assert they will not search files for proof but keep the guessing contest alive.
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Elgin
Franc DeSart
Louis Klingman
Geo Wilkinson Dies at 49 in Oelwein Hospital
George Wilkinson 49 of Wadena died Monday evening February 14 after a long illness dating back about three years. Survived by widow Susan Yearous, they had no children. He came from England in 1913 and worked for John Wilson on the farm later owned by Jim Muncie. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Wadena with burial in the cemetery east of town.
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George Wilkinson
Wadena
Oelwein Hospital
Susan Yearous
Mr. Wilkinson
England
John Wilson
Jim Muncie
Presbyterian Church
Elgin School Notes Highlight Student Projects
Freshman sewing class works on slips learning French false French and flat fell seams. Manual training boys craft nut bowls candle attachments and begin larger projects. Fourth grade reads about Indians of Today. Grade rooms host Valentine parties with light refreshments. Clifton Kohler serves as librarian in second primary room this week.
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Clifton Kohler
First Chix Off Sunday For 1958 Copper Chix Arrival
The first batch of Copper Chix for 1958 is to arrive Sunday. They will be sent south to begin on the road toward early fries. The first incubator indicates how eggs hatch, with better percentages expected later. Mrs. Mary Schlupp of Hudson, D. is visiting her sister Mrs. Sam Lehman this week and called on Jake Friederich and Dan Atter homes last week.
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Mary Schlupp
Hudson
8. D
Sam Lehman
Jake Friederich
Dan Atter
Marriage of Former Elgin Girl Announced
Announcement of Evelyn Barker formerly of Elgin daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Barker and Robert B Mott of Waterloo. Married Monday Jan 24 at the First Evangelical church of Waterloo by Rev J S Deedrick. Attendants Fay Fisher and Russell Cook of Waterloo. They reside in Waterloo where Mr Mott is employed.
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Evelyn Barker
Elgin
Wm. Barker
Robert 8. Mott
Waterloo
First Evangelical Church of
J. S. Deedrick
Fay Fisher
Russell Cook
Mr. Mott
Elgin Study Club considers Mint topic and elects officers
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs H D Yack home with seventeen members. The program titled The Mint in its Own Place featured Mrs Paul Zoschke presenting What Are You by Dr Paul E Johnson. A business session discussed plans for the county convention followed by a library meeting. The yearly report was read by Mrs Gladys Schori in secretary treasurer absence. Old officers were re elected: President Ida Thoma Vice president Learna Mosby Secretary Treasurer Marie Muchlethaler Librarian Gladys Schori Assistant Librarian Marie Grimm. Board of Trustees Ida Thoma Georgia Strauch Verna Mosby Clara Baumgartner Bernice Falb Adelia Torkelson. Book Committee Gladys Schori Louise Zoschke Irene Kiple y Clara Kuster. Finance Committee Bernice Falb Augusta Schori. Next meeting March 1 hosted by Mrs Verna Mosby.
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Elgin “Study Club
H. D. Yack
Mint
Paul Zoschke
Paul E. Johnson
Gladys Schori
Marie Muehlethaler
Ida Thoma
Learna Mosby
Marie Muchlethaler
Marie Grimm
Mesdames
Ida ‘Thoma
Georgia Strauch
Verna Mosby
Clara Baumgartner
Bernice Falb
Adelia Torkelson
Louise Zoschke
Irene Kipley
Clara Kuster
Augusta Schori
Eis Kama - Es Pd
Huebsch Fe in Heads Iowa Press Assn
Fred Huebsch of the North Iowa Times McGregor was reelected president of the Northeast Iowa Press Association at the annual Postville meeting. J Hammond Decorah Journal vice president and Frank Lehmitz Ossian Bee secretary-treasurer also kept posts. Tom Powell Union joins four member board replacing MecHhee. April meeting set for Elgin.
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Fred Huebsch
North Iowa Times
McGregor
N. EB. Iowa Press
Postville
J. ©. Hammond
The
Decorah Journal
Frank Lehmitz
Ossian Bee
Tom Powell
Union
E. A.mechhee
Wm. Klingbeil
Herald
Elgin
Dinner entertained by Mrs F D Welch at Coffee Cup
Mrs F D Welch entertained a group of ladies at dinner in the Coffee Cup Cafe last Wednesday evening after the C E S school instruction. Guests included lodge elective officers Mrs W C Falk Mrs G J Mosby Mrs B H Brackin Mrs R W Muehlenthaler Mrs Nelle Schorl Mrs Pearl May Frugal of Charles City district instructor and Mrs Lola Smith Mrs Harry Wenger and Mrs Guy Whitford of West Union.
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F. D. Welch
C. E. S. School of Instruction
Lodge
W. C. Falk
G. J. Mosby
B. H. Brackin
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Nelle Schorl
Pearl May Frugal
Charles City
Lola Smith
Harry Wenger
Guy Whitford
West [Ation
Forty Members in Fish and Wildlife Association
The Elgin Fish and Wildlife association held a meeting Tuesday evening and at least forty members attended. Deputy game warden Jim Murphy of Independence spoke on the organization and its aims. Grant Dawson, secretary, says prospects are good for 100 members and invites farmers to attend next month, emphasizing interest in fish and game preservation.
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Elgin Fish and Wildlife Association
Market Day Sale Announced by H W Falk
H W Falk announces a Market Day Sale for Saturday February 26. He urges all with property to sell to contact him promptly and notes bills will be sprinted Friday this week with all goods listed beforehand.
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H. W. Falk
Elgin Community Club Hosts February Dinner Meeting
About forty members attended the Elgin Community Club dinner at the Coffee Cup Cafe on Monday evening with two guests from N W Bell Telephone Company. Guests C F Hischeid of Oelwein and H E Duke of West Union viewed seven telephone industry films, with plans for another show using different reels.
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Elgin Community Club
C.F. Hischeid
Oelwein
H. E. Duke
West Union
N. W. Bell Telephone Company
Opere House
Rock Island Buys Milwaukee Tracks at West Union
The Rock Island railway has purchased the land and three tracks of the abandoned Milwaukee line at West Union. It will serve two lumber yards and yard facilities for stock, gaining freight from these concerns. The move should boost revenue and help maintain service on this branch line.
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Rock Island Railway
West Union
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Bennett Has Good Sale Near Clermont
Harold Bennett sale near Clermont drew strong bids as hogs sold from 10 to 11 dollars per hundred and cows around 60 dollars. Reportedly the total receipts exceeded Bennett’s estimate by nearly 500 dollars, with all other property selling in proportion. H B Greenley, clerk of the sale, described it as one of the best in the community.
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Harold Bennett
Clermont
H. B. Greenley
Bennett
General Motors invests heavily per employee in factories and tools
General Motors states it has an investment of more than 6000 dollars in factories, tools, equipment and materials for each employee as part of showing customers products and capital are essential factors. The note stresses the importance of insurance, saying auto insurance is more important than fire coverage because the money at risk is greater.
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General Motors Corporation
Ry P
Strauch
Pastors Forum Echo Feature Begins Weekly Sermonettes
The Echo launches a pastors forum with weekly sermonettes by local ministers. Rev. E. Ramsey of East and West Clermont and Highland Lutheran churches writes the first piece from Clermont. Other invited contributors include Rev. J. J. Snyder and Rev. H. J. Strandford with St. Pauls M. E. and Norway Marion Lutheran churches.
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Echo
E. Ramsey
Clermont
East
West Clermont Lutheran
Highland Lutheran Church
J. J. Snyder
St. Paul's M. E
Ole
Mlyria
Appsit J
St. Peter's Church
J. Strandford
J. Olaf
Norway and
Marion
B Y P U Program Sunday Evening Service Highlights
The B Y P U will hold its monthly program Sunday evening at 7 45 under Mrs Edward Krueger with a song service scripture and prayer The program features a duet by Hugo Hackmann and Abe Habeger a talk by Alfred Baechler on The Influences Given to Christians by Washington a ladies quartet led by Mrs Clarence Muehlethaler and Mrs Karl Miller and a closing prayer by Rev Zoschke.
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Edward Krueger
Zoschke
Hugo Hackmann
Abe
Habeger
Alfred Baechler
Washington
Clarence Muehlethaler
Karl Miller
Alice Habeger
School of Instruction Held for Elgin Chapter
Mr Pearl Mae Flugal of Charles City district instructor of the O E & held a school of instruction for the Elgin chapter last Wednesday afternoon. All officers attended for practice and instruction in the work and in the evening the ritualistic work was exemplified by the officers in the presence of members and several visitors.
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Pearl Mae Flugal
Charles City
O. E
Elgin
Miller installs walk in cooling box for beer storage
Wa. F. Miller has installed a large electric walk in cooler to maintain drink temperatures and provide cold storage for other products. Roosevelt popularity declines in the latest index from the American Institute of Public Opinion as observers gauge political temper ahead of the congressional elections.
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Wa. F. Miller
Roosevelt
American Institute of Public Opinion
Congress
Elgin Varsity Falls to Fayette in Close Home Game
Elgin's varsity team lost to Fayette here Tuesday in the last home game of the season with a 20 to 18 score. Patterson was absent due to illness and Gene Schori played in his place. Schupbach fouled out in the second half and Powell played the remainder. Referee: Bobby of Clermont.
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Elgin
Fayette
Patterson
Gene Schori
Schupbach
Powell
Bobby
Clermont
Newspapers to Require Cash from Candidates
The Northeast Iowa Press association meeting in Postville on Friday resolved to require cash in advance for political announcements, advertising and job printing by candidates in primary and fall elections. The motion passed unanimously on roll call, with officials Fred Huebsch and Frank A. Schmitz noted.
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Northeast Iowa Press Association Imembers
Postville
Fayette County
Elgin
Lowa Presa Association
Lowa
Fred Huebsch
Frank A. Schmitz
Seo’y
Elgin Faces Clermont In Sectional Clash At West Union
Elgin meets Clermont in the first round of the sectional tournament at West Union on February 23 24 26 26. The 8 pm game in the class B group is billed as a potential upset with Clermont seeking revenge after two regular season wins and an earlier county tournament upset by Elgin. The state athletic association in Des Moines directs the event.
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West Union
Elgin-Clermont
Ats P.m
Clermont
Elgin
The
State Athletic Association
Des Moines
Robt Wilson Returns From California Visit
Robt Wilson came back Saturday evening from Hollywood California after a seven week stay at his daughter Mrs B A Grovers home He toured the state and met many people including former presidents of the region He reports Ben A Grover son in law is with Goodrich Tire Co as a salesman and son Robert Wilson Jr remains in California preparing for a business equipment sales career with many openings in the field.
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Robt. Wilson
Hollywood
Calif
B. A. Grover
California
Ben A. Grover
Goodrich Tire Co
Robert Wilson, Jr
Sun Returns After Thick Fog Describes Local Weather Return
The sun rose Monday after two weeks of fog and clouds clouding the area. Drivers faced difficulty at night due to dense fog, with near zero temperatures overnight and a winter low of 14 below in the region. Nearby dairy data show January butterfat production averaging 27.2 pounds per cow in the Iowa testing association, up 2.7 pounds from December.
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London
Elgin
Towa Cow Testing Association
Elgin Reaches Semi Finals in County Contest
Elgin defeated Clermont and Arlington to reach the county basketball semi finals where Payete won the final. Elgin beat Clermont 20 17 after leading 11 2 at halftime and topped Arlington 29 11. In the semi final Saturday Elgin lost to Fayette 20 15. Fayette made all but two free throws. Maynard and Stanley split results in other county finals. Stanley beat Fayette for the Fayette county title. Clermont gins beat Stanley girls in the girls finals. The county tournament, financed by Fayette County Schoolmasters Club, ended with the winners advancing to state prelims in Clermont and Randalia on Feb 22 or 21. The meeting of Fayette county schoolmasters in Oelwein drew fourteen schools. W H Antes spoke. Supt North presided. Elgin was represented by Supt Roberts, Paul Tate, and R C Jorgenson.
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Elgin
Clermont
Arlington
Payete
Clemont
Fayette
Maynard
Stanley
Fayette County
Clermont Gins
Marjorie Hoyt
Wadena
Louise Evans
Danny
Elaine Zurbriggen
Bessiah Grimm
Daniel
Ethel Boyle
Randalia
West Union
West 1St
Oelwein
W. H. Antes
Oelwein High School
Supt. North of
Supt. Roberts
Paul Tate
R. C. Jorgenson
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Huebsch Fe
Iowa Press Assn
Fish and Wildlife Association
Navy Building Plans
Pastors’ Forum
New Echo
B. Y.P. U. Program
Leon Jacob
Mabel
Rennison
School of Instruction
Stanley Boys
Echo Office
Breuker
Les
Joseph Ruts
Saul
Oman
Supreme Court
Aout
Plymouth
Mainrashman
Chayleston
Confederate
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