Mike Yenney Leads Solo Crew At Elgin Canning Plans
Mike Yenney now runs the section by himself after laying off his last helper Lew Gruver. Elgin Canning Co. prepares to contract acreage for 1924, paying $9.00 per ton. Father and Son banquet at M. E. church parlor drew about 60 attendees. Mrs. Arthur Kelly reports spring chicks from Rhode Island Reds incubator hatch. Also listed are film showings at Elgin Opera House with Wallace Reid on Feb. 24 and Betty Compson and John Bamers on Feb. 27. A. M. Weibel traveled to Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Yenney
Lew Gruver
Elgin Canning Co
M. E
Arthur Kelly
Rhode Island
Elgin Opera House
Wallace Reid
Rapids Hosts Masonic Consistory Meeting This Week
Rapids residents prepare to attend a Masonic Consistory session this week. Mr and Mrs Dan Butikofer welcome a newborn son last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Chas Habeger plan western travel due to Mrs Habeger’s health. Grimm and Schupbach close doors to begin invoicing under new owner J H Smith, with reopening likely in a week.
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Rapids
Dan Butikofer
Chas. Habeger
West
Habeger
Grimm and Schupbach
J. H. Smith
Smith
Obituary for Rev J J Snyder pastor at Gilman Methodist
Rev J J Snyder, pastor of Gilman Methodist for eight months, died Friday after a four day illness. Services were held Monday at 1:30 p m at Gilman Methodist with Rev George Snyder and Dr F F Travis officiating. Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Survived by widow Merle Ruth Cowie, son pastor in Des Moines, two daughters Theresa Foster and Betty Conaway, four grandchildren, a sister Emma Williams and many relatives.
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J. J. Snyder
Gilman Methodist Church
George 8. Snyder
Des Moines
F. F. Travis
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Snyder
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
Marion
Jacob
Anna Snyder
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Beaman
Elgin-Illyria
Traer
Greeley
Whitten
Gilman
Harbor Lodge 556
A. F
A. M
Lost Nation
Merle Ruth Cowie
Warren County
Easton Place Methodist Church
Theresa Foster
Orland
California
Betty Conaway
Nice
Emma Williams
Pomeray
Wash
Illyria Items Community Church Schedule and Social
The Illyria Items notes Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m. A church night is planned next Wednesday evening with a 7 p m pot luck supper followed by a community talent program. The Glen Thompson family of Ames visited the Orvin Thompson home over the weekend. Thos Ogle and family were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyria Community Church
Glen Thompson
Ames
Orvin Thompson
Thos, Ogle
Community Feasts and Visits Chronicle West Union
A long list of Sunday meals and weekday visits highlights social life in West Union. Families including the Nydegger, Shaffer, Loftsgard, Yearous, and Chapman households hosted relatives and friends, with multiple dinners, suppers, and a church supper noting birthdays and a forthcoming church event.�
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Patterson
Harold Dennlett
Thos, Pollack
Howard Medberry
Alton Medberry
Myrtle Medberry
Lorimer Perry
McGregor
Raymond Benson
Mervin Hunsberger
Orville Berg
Jacob Schneider
Patricia
Carol Wilson
LeRoy Alcorn
Karl’ Redmond
West Union
Myron Chapman
Nancy Alcorn
Janice Redmond
Judy Chapman
Harald Strong
Clyde
Clarence Winkler
Jimmy
Gerald Heck
Gerald Shaffer
Arthur Hermen
James
Sam Herriman
Albany
Cleve Bennett
Arthur Yearous
Carroll Klingman
Marion Busy Bees Club Meeting Recap
The Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club met February 15 at leader Mrs. Harley Swenson's home. Eight members attended and voted to send two projects to the International Farm Youth Project.corrine Rypestol led a Yin and Yang discussion with Mrs Swenson. Janann Mark reported on How to Brush Clothes. Clarine Olson taught various exercises. Corrine Rypestol and Marilyn West demonstrated How to Apply Make-up. The club pledged the 4-H pledge and Pledge of Allegiance before lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Corrine Rypestol
Marilyn West
Couple deeds property to Wadena church in Minnesota
Tavis Joseph Collehouse and his wife transfer a parcel valued at $4,700 in Herriman's addition to Wa dena Community Presbyterian Church in Wadena Minnesota. The transaction details indicate a transfer of real estate interest within the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavis Joseph Jones
Wadena Community
Sei Treatment on Crops Tied to Chemical Elements
Reading notes suggest that feeding quality crops hinges on the chemical nature of the basic elements present in the soil. The discussion links nutrient availability to elemental composition and soil chemistry.
West Union City Bonds Legalized Under Senate File 56
Senate File 56 enacts the legalization and validation of West Union Iowa municipal hospital bonds for fifty thousand and sixty dollars. It confirms proceedings, authorizes taxes for interest and principal, and declares the bonds valid obligations of the city. Immediate effect upon publication in Fayette County Union and Elgin Echo. Governor Beardsley approval noted.
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West
Union
Iowa
West Union
Fayette County
General Assembly
State OF
Jowa
City of
Fayette
Y. J. Scarborough
Senate
WM. S. Beardsley
Changes of Youth Discussed by Grand Meadow Club
The Grand Meadow Go-Getters met February 10 at Lloyd Bigler’s home to discuss Changes of Youth and approved a donation to the International Farm Youth Exchange. Dairy Heifer Contest blanks were handed out as were yearbooks, and after the business meeting the club viewed short movies and Valentine film genres. Winners of the games were Harvey Plaht, Marilyn Marting and Don Elvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Lloyd Bigler
International Farm Youth Exchange
Harvey Plaht
Marilyn Marting
Don Elvers
Quartzsite Rock Yields Hard Silicon Ore in Virginia
In the Blue Ridge of Virginia, quartzite rock, used for making silicon, chrome and tungsten alloys, is so hard it defies steel drills. Oxyacetylene torches burn up to 20 feet into the surrounding rock, and the quartzite is blasted out with dynamite.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Handling Ice Start for Cars With Clutch Control
Start by engaging the clutch slowly in second gear to prevent wheel spin. Gently press the accelerator while releasing the clutch to avoid stalling. The technique helps wheels grip the ice, reducing a racing engine and aiding traction.
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Elgin Echo
Elgin
R. P. Strauch
Peationar Editorial
AsSlctariOn
Soauio
The
Echo
Betty Compson
John Bamers
A. M. Weibel
Cedar
Rev
Illyria
Fleet Frieden
Fred Kraus
Garber
Elmer Lembke
Carl Gehring
Rock
Gehrings
Oran Bane
Gene Wenger
John Nydegger
Thos, Foxwell
Chas
Oelberg
I. F. Shaffer
Eddie Christianson
Sandra
Edwin Loftsgard
Wilson Battertie
Andrew Yearous
Ole Benson
Roscoe Larson
Ed Hoth
Elkader
Rob Lehman
Pauline Dennler
Rose Dennler
Arthur Chapman
Thos, Pollock
Alvert Dennler
Jean and
Ray Sanders
Harold Glass, Jr
Beverly Rubens
Kim Yearous
Inez Shaffer
Reynold
Gerald, Shaffer
Forest Shaffer
Arthur Loftsgard
Christine
Guernsey Smith and
Paul
Max Medberry
the Cemetery Association
Ralph Shaffer
Silas Wilson
Marie Schneider
Mamie Davis
Amelia Strong
Lester Chase
Louie Zuercher
Rose Ella
Milo Olson
Elgin Illinois School of
Mrs
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Collehouse
Sienun
Sierra Neva
Morrell
Rath
Armour
Falb’s Market
General Electric
Space Maker
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