Oelwein School Club Officials and 100 Percent Class noted
Mentions Torres Supt Gary Wersill as president and L G Meyer as secretary of the club. Night fall activities reviewed and plans for reducing school costs discussed. Reports on the 100 percent class with 51 pupil enrollment. teacher Mins M Miranda credited. Marriage licenses issued list several couples from Payette Randalia Dubuque Maynard and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menting ‘Torres
Gary Wersill
Oelwein ‘High
Fayette County
Mins M. Miranda
Foseher
Laner Seeks Reappointment as Fayette County Supervisor
Announcement from Eldorado resident W. P. Laner seeks renomination to the Fayette county supervisor post for a term beginning January 1, 2098. He notes prior service as a merchant, mill owner, farmer, and township official, and currently chairs the board. He adds that ongoing health issues may affect his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Laner
Eldorado
Fayette County
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County Taxpayers Meet County Officers and Officials
Taxpayers in Fayette County meet county officers including supervisors and the county attorney Mastin to discuss local governance. The gathering names W K Humphry and Corn with Haney and mentions Law Vi Hoyer in the context of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Humphry
Fayette
Mastin
Cooney
Cornwith Haney
Vi.Hoyer
Thompson of Fayette seeks Republican primary vote in June
Thompson, a persistent farmer with wide business and civic ties in Fayette County, announces intent to appear before Republican voters in June primaries. He describes his character as above reproach and his official conduct as sincere and firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thors Phompson
Dyria
Fayette County
Thompson
Card of Appreciation for Mrs Lydia Nichols
The undersigned thank the people of Elgin and vicinity for thoughtful cards and letters during her illness. They brightened the burden for Mrs Lydia Nichols. Mr and Mrs Ward Price and family, St Ansgar Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Lydia Nichols
Ward Price
St. Ansgar
Iowa
Lookin' Lovely Comedy at Clyria Church
The Willing Workers and Merry Maids Sunday school classes present a three act comedy Lookin Lovely at Clyria church on Wednesday February 24 at 9 80 p m Admission 25 and 15 cents A local character’s eating technique is humorously faulty with two epest a robtalizant one to eat and one for his yest Ballie at these Hollticians talk econ dro all the time when running for
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers
Merry Maids
Clyria
Hollticians
Three Brides Married in Winnebago Family Group
Wedding details describe Frances Labben Olenn Swen City and partners Mr Wempen Miss Jeanetts, with attendants Margaret Wempen Thomas Lal ben and Mr Miller Miss Sei Mae Clara Miller Olér mont. Brides wore silk crepe green gowns. bridesmaids wore yellow. A wedding meal for 75 followed at the church dining room. parents had married 28 years prior. Dr Ervin Miller, a groom, is youngest son of J F Miller of Clarmont. he graduated Elgin High School in 1926 and has worked in farm labor since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Jeaney
Frances, Labben
Ard Olenn
Swen City
Mr. Wempen
Jeanetts
Margaret Wempen
Winnebago Republican, Forest
Ervin’ Miller
J. F. Miller
Clarmont
Elgin High School
Karl
Walters i
Citizens Caucus Set for February 26 in Higin
A caucus of qualified electors of the Incorporated Town of Higin, ows, is called to convene at the Elgin Town Hall on Friday evening, February 26 at 8:00 for nominating candidates for five Councilmen and one Park Commissioner for eight years, plus other business before the caucus. Town Committee: Tray W Bryans, W C Fxth, Samuel Mosby. ThieleAnnouncer for Sheriff. John W Thiele of Gelwin announces Republican bid for sheriff. He is an experienced buyer and former Allen Motor Co salesman, has run a cafe at Arlington, a Fayette County resident for 21 years, expected to run a strong campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higin
Ows
Elgin Town Hall
Park Commission
Alno
Audh
John W. Thiele
Gelwein
Aheriff
Allen Motor Co
Oelwein
Arlington
Thiele
Fayette County
Buttermakers Meet in Elgin With Social Dance
The Northeast Iowa butter makers gathered in Elgin yesterday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Sires. Activities included butter scoring, industry talks, an afternoon and dinner at the M. E. church parlors, a brief social, and a dance at the opera house staged by Mr. Miller. A fuller report is promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elgin
F. L. Sires
M. E. Church
Opera House
Miller
Old recluse kept dog on bed dies with pet
The 76 year old recluse, who lived with his dog Samly, killed the dog and then died days later. He had no children and his wife had been dead for years. Mr Riche, cousin to John Baldwin of Elgin and Mel Riche of Oelwein, attended a homecoming in Lakat Summer and stayed a month. The John Baldwin family received a letter from Blunt, D. D. stating the funeral would be held Thursday and the body taken to Durand, Il for burial, the old home of Mr Riche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakat
Riche
Stha
Samly Pal
John
Mr. Riche
John Beldwin
Elgin
Mel ‘Riche
Oelwein
John Baldwin
Blunt
Wach
U P Durand, Il
Luther League program and a death in Arlington
The Clermont Luther League schedules a Sunday Feb 21 program with readings prayers songs and reports by Thelma Reierson and others. Ernie Nuss, a wealthy retired farmer from near Arlington, committed suicide Sunday evening. his body was found in the hen house after he and his wife visited relatives. He was over 60 and in poor health. Telegraph-Herald reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Luther League
Society
G. J Gunaten
Ernie Nuss
Arlington
Elgin State Bank Thanks Depositors For Support
The Elgin State Bank expresses hearty thanks to town and farmer depositors for aiding the bank in staying solvent. Management pledges to reduce inconveniences and to continue serving customers as in the past amid ongoing efforts by officers and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Elgin Band Resumes Weekly Practice
The Elgin Band returns after a long vacation with about twenty five members present for Monday practice. Total membership is around thirty, and attendance has been strong for three weeks. High school band members recently promoted to the town organization are helping fill earlier missing sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Appendicitis Operation At West Union Hospital
Mrs Geo N Schori underwent an appendicitis operation at West Union Hospital. Dr Wolf performed the surgery after arrival Tuesday evening. She passed the ordeal in good shape and is reported improving. Bill Lehman is listed as the person in charge of the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. N. Schori
West Union Hospital
Mayor We tbel Considers Marriage Ceremony In Final Term
The article notes Mayor A M Wetbel debating performing a wedding before retirement as he contemplates a shift to tax reform. It discusses a proposed tax plan based on income and business activity, replacing property tax with a small head tax and a sales-like levy, detailing impacts on various earners and firms and inviting reader commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yews
Erhardt Farm Imports Most Tom Barron Leghorns in Iowa
Cleve Erhardt near Elgin runs a White Leghorn farm and has imported more Tom Barron Leghorns from Iowa breeders than any other breeder in four years. Barron sent 79 birds to Iowa. Erhardt farm received 67, with only 12 going elsewhere. The Erhards have built one of the state’s leading Leghorn flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Erhardt
Elgin
Tom Barron
Towa
Barron
Iowa
Erhardt Leghorn
Erhardt
Roads Frozen Mess Tests Dirt to Crushed Rock Quality
A local road report notes severe deterioration on country dirt roads after a warm spell followed by a freeze. Primary 68 between West Union and Elkader is said to be in better condition, illustrating crushed rock’s superiority over gravel roadbeds.
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Elgin
Clermont
West Union
Elkader ix
N E Iowa Press Assn Holds Postville Meeting
Four counties were represented at the N E Iowa Press Association gathering in Postville last Friday. Attendance was lower than usual, but the session was the most engaging since formation over a year ago. New officers elected: Wm. Klingbeil president Pontville John Gretbel secretary treasurer Waukon Fred Huebsch McGregor A C Bishop Decorah R P Strauch Elgin directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Iown Preas Association
Postville
Wm. Klingbeil
Pontville
John Gretbel
Waukon
Fred Huebsch
McGregor
A. C. Bishop
Decorah
Geo Vaughn to Operate Oelwein Hatchery
Mr and Mrs Geo Vaughn plan to move from Elgin to Oelwein where the former will run the Oelwein Hatchery for Mrs Nella Capper. Grant Dawson will assist, having helped Mr Capper last year. The hatchery’s capacity is 32 000 eggs, enough for two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Vaughn
Elgin
Oelwein
Nella Capper
Grant Dawson
Capper
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting Next Tuesday
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Elgin high school auditorium on Tuesday evening February 28 at 8:30. President Gilbertson announces the program but it was not ready for publication. Elknder’s two furniture stores merge to form the Home Service Company with W. J. Witt president Leslie Ozike secretary and J. F. Maley treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin High School
Gilbertson
Elknder’s
The
Home Service Company
W. J. Witt
Leslie Ozike
J. F. Maley
Wm. H. Baumgartner
Death of Miss Gunild Jellum Aged 78 at Gunder
Miss Gunild Jellum a Gunder resident died Monday night at her sister Mrs Nels Loftsgard's home after a week of illness. She was 78. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 PM at Marion Lutheran church with burial at Norway cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunild Jellum
Gunder
Nels Loftsgard
Marion Lutheran Church
Norway Cemetery
District Officer to Visit Elgin Chapter on Feb 24
Pearl Mae Fluege, district instructor and inspector of the D. E. 5, will visit the Elgin Chapter next Wednesday Feb 24. An afternoon school of instruction for officers and interested members will be held, followed by an evening session where the chapter will exemplify the work. Also noted is a visit by Lillian Fiss of White Wonder Cosmetique Co Minneapolis who conducted palm readings during Feb 13 visit, described as not a financial success given current conditions. Ed Wenger hosts a birthday party for Mrs Martin Wenger. Progressive 500 was played at the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mae Fluege
Charley City
Elgin
Nella Capper
Lillian Fiss
White Wonder Cosmetiquea Co
Minneapolis
Printe Yaco
Ed Wenger
Martin Wenger
Aewan Gent
High Auore
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Hpaler
Payete
Citizens ‘Caucus
Ay W, Bryans
W. C. Fxth
Samuel Mosby
Luther League
Hercretary
Thelma Reierson
Bola
Ellen Bilden
Verla Belschner
A. M. Wetbel
Erhardt Farm
N. E. Iowa Press Assn
GEO, Vaughn
Oelwein Hatchery
Farm Bureau
C. E
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