Farm Bureau Board Sets 1980 Committees and Plans
Farm Bureau meeting in Fayette Dec 1 1980 formed special committees for 1980 with appointments by President G B Sauerbry. Legislative and Taxation committee includes Wilkinson Thompson Hitch Ritel Henniges. Committees for Rural Life and Club work also named. State meeting attendance discussed and junior club work directed to county agent. Financial report shows about 700 under budget. Paul Sauerbry spoke on National Club Encampment. Ray Anderson discussed eastern Iowa livestock marketing. Also recital program scheduled January 10 at the school gym with a varied musical lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive
Farm Bureau Board of ‘Directors
Farm Bureau
Fayette
G. B. Sauer
Bry
Boards of Directors
J. F. Wilkinson
Thore Thompson
L.D. Hitch
Ed Ritel
Henry Henniges
Rigé
A. E. Smith
Hettler
J. Rummel
BE. Sauer‘ Stewart
W. L. Ateres
H. R Ru
G. B. Sau
John King
W. A
Paul Sauerbry
Odlwain
National Club
Washington, D. C
Towa
Ray Anderson
Cedar Rapids Gasette
Ey Wants Change of Men
The Jefferson Bee jokes about Wallace's Farmer and the noon radio address by John Thompson associate editor on the value of manure. The humorous clash mocks the choice of speakers and questions the program at midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Jefferson Bee
John Thompson
Wallace's Farmer
John
Notice to Rebekahs January Meeting Nominates Officers
Notice records the next regular meeting on Thursday January 10 for the Rebekahs chapter with officer nominations and elections. Members are urged to attend and assist the judge. Secretaries Mn and Mrs Mra John Rengser of Anamapea have visited relatives in Dinels and are staying this week at the Fred Reuser home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qur
Christmas Remembrance From Mr and Mrs Sutter
Mr and Mrs William Sutter of Albuquerque thank friends and relatives for thoughtful Christmas gifts in a note dated December 26, 1925. They praise the climate of Albuquerque, mention Mr Sutter’s improving health, and invite blessings for a Merry Christmas and New Year.
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Mr. Strauch
Echo
Mr. Sutter
Wm. Sutter
East Central Ave
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Bible Class Meeting Planned by M. BE. Sunday School
The Bible class of the M. BE. Sunday school will meet with Mrs. H. Steele Friday afternoon January 3. The program includes Devotional by Mrs. L. B. Carter, Roll Call, New Year Resolutions, Articles from Christian Herald by Mrs. N. M. Fritz, The Good Samaritan by Mrs. F. DeSart, and minutes and business.
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M. BE
Steele
L. B. Carter
Christian Herald
N.M. Fritz
Good Samaritan
F. DeSart
Modern Home for Sale in Elgin Neighborhood
The John Johnson residence on Franklin Street near Elgin High School offers a thoroughly modern home in a premier Elgin area. Willing to close by March 1 1980 with the right price and easy terms. Elgin Land Co and A M Weilbel, Manager, invite showings of this elegant property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Franklin Street
Elgin High School
Zlgin
Elgin Land Co
A. M. Weilbel
Mgr
Iowa Truck Operator Law Regulates Highway Truck Operators
The Iowa Board of Railroad Commissions announces a new truck operator permit law effective July 4, 1929. It requires permits, insurance or surety bonds, and a $5 per truck annual fee with a six month application window, urging operators to apply by January 1 1930 and providing contact details for blanks and information.
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Usdit
Iowa
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissions
State House
Des Moines
Towa
Rothlisbergers win at International Live Stock Show
At the International Live Stock exposition in Chicago one steer entry from F. Rothlisberger & Son placed eighth and was the only steer besides college and calf club entries to win prize money. The steer had previously won championships at Elkader and West Union fairs last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
F. Rothlisberger & Son
Elkader
West Union
Appreciation Note From Marguerite Zurbriggen
In appreciation, Mrs. Marguerite Zurbriggen thanks friends for making her home coming and Christmas joyful. She treasures the love and loyalty shown to her and her dear family and extends heartfelt thanks for the gifts and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Zurbriggen
Mrs J C Schmid Thanks Friends And Masonic Brothers
The kindness shown my husband by friends and Masonic brother was greatly appreciated by Mrs J C Schmid in a brief note of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Schmid
Radio Interference to be Investigated by Austin Visit
Central States Power and Light invites Francis St. Austell of Des Moines, head of the Radio Listeners League, to speak at public meetings in Elkader January 1 5, West Union January 8 and Okage January 10. He urges friendly utility listener cooperation to reduce interference and improve reception.
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Ita
Elias
Central, States Power & Light ‘Corporation
Francis St. Austell
Des Moines
Laws Listeners League
Elkader
West Union
Okage
My. St. Austell
St. Austell
Central States Power & Light Corporation
Listeners League
Weat Union
Marion trustees review year. start 1930 road funds
The Marion township trustees and clerk held an all day session at Elgin Savings Bank to review the past year's business and pay all outstanding accounts. They report very sound finances with no substantial indebtedness and an extra credit of about 400 to 600 dollars to begin the 1930 road program, transferred from the road machinery gate to the county which now handles all road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Elgin Savings Bank
Lold Dandy Bunch Of Calves Brought To Hawkeye Feeder
Albert Dennler of Illyria township delivered ten head of yearling Shorthorn Hereford cross calves aged 10 to 14 months to a Hawkeye feeder. They averaged 728 pounds and sold at 12 cents a pound, about 87.36 dollars each. Dennler chose to sell rather than keep growing them, citing risk.
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Albert Dennler
Illyria
Mr. Dennler
Thanks for E Star and Masonic thanks message
A personal note from Altred A TiTotnes expresses gratitude to friends who sent ecards and supported during illness. He thanks the Eastern Star and Masonic orders, readers who sent magazines, and all who offered help to brighten days through Christmas and the illness period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic
Mrs Peters Hosts Women's Foreign Missionary Society Event
Mrs Robert Peters entertains the Women's Foreign Missionary Society next Friday evening with program leader Mrs KR Brandt. Devotions led by Mrs Thoma, topic A Galaxy of Stars from Mrs Snyder, and a Mystery Box segment by Mrs Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peters
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
KR. V. Brandt
Mrs. Thoma
Snyder
Patterson
Swift Should Establish Packing Plant in Iowa WHY NOT HELP IOWA A LITTLE?
Iowa discussions consider Swift & Co packing plants and local buying stations. Des Moines reports motor vehicle license fee gains boosting the state road fund to over 21 million dollars, while Swift plans at Spencer Cherokee and Oelwein raise concerns about open Chicago markets and farmer prices.
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Swift
Iowa
Des Moines
Ed M. Smith
Secretary of State
State Road Fund
Elkader Register
Swift & Co
Spancer
Cherokee
Oelwein
Swift Co
Tf Swift & Co
Towa
Chicago
Ieaga
Merchant Did Not Advertise Socks With Letter From Young Lady
A bachelor bought socks and found a note attached seeking correspondence from a twenty year old young lady. He wrote back and received a reply indicating his mother married twenty years ago and the young woman claimed to be eighteen. The tale playfully implies the merchant failed to advertise.
Elgin Ladies Study Club Meets With Mrs Strauch
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club will meet with Mrs. R. P. Strauch on January. The program features Roll Call, Edgar Atlen, Guest Poem Review Happy Mountain, Gladys Schori, Quilts and Coverlets, Adelia Torkelson, Meal Planning and Table Service, Augusta Schori, Music Selected.
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Elgin Ladies’ Study Club
R. P. Strauch
Edgar Atlen
Happy Mountain
Gladys Schori
Adelia Torkelson
Augusta Schori
List Open One More Week Echo Subscription Notice
On account of holidays and shorter hours the Echo subscription period extends one more week. Corrected dates will appear in the next issue. There is still time to submit a date for 1980 or 1931. Do it now.
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Echo
C E S Installation And Hospital News From Brainard
The 0 E B meets next Wednesday evening January 8 for initiatory work and officer installation followed by a picnic. Ed Schmid returned from Iowa City with J C Schmid recently in hospital. Seimid shows no improvement and remains at home. Horace Morse and Yilda Morse spent Christmas with parents Mr and Mrs W E Morse near Brainard. Mrs L L Kiple was ill with tonsillitis then improved. A baby girl named Violet was born Christmas morning at the W E Morse home near Brainard.
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Ed Schmid
Iowa City
J. C. Schmid
Seimid
Horace Morse
Joel Clark
St. Ols
Yilda Morse
Robert McIntyre
Hawkeye
W. E. Morse
Ivar Brainard
L. L. Kiple
Brainard
Violette
Jefferson Davis Saw Mill in Allamakee Iowa Tale
O Bailey of Waukon traced an 1829 dam across the Yellow River in Allamakee County built by Jefferson Davis then a young army lieutenant. The dam supplied lumber for Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien. Old logs remain as mud-silent remnants, marking the historic site three miles upriver.
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Iowa
Jefferson Davis
Yellow River
Allamakee County
Fort Crawford
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chien
Zachariah Taylor
Saya
Dyersville
Bailey
Waukon
Marriage and Divorce Rise in Fayette County 1928
Federal Commerce Department figures show Fayette County record 175 marriages in 1928 up from 1927 and 22 divorces down from 32. In Iowa overall marriages fell to 20,529 from 21,048 and divorces to 4,076 from 4,220.
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Fayette County
Federal Department of Commerce
Mii
Towa
Thanking Elgin neighbors and friends for kindness
The Sig Hope family expresses gratitude to neighbors and Elgin residents for recent kindness. A stray white collie with brown ears left on December 28 is mentioned with a reward offered by Carl Gehring of Elgin. Mrs. N M Fritz was a Christmas dinner guest of the L S Hutchinson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Hope
Elgin
Carl Gehring
N. M. Fritz
L. S. Hutchinson
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Woreau
Hans. Keiser
Helen Muehlethaler
Jane Fahey
Fascination
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Mase Brackin
Marian Lehman
Louise Marie Baum
Gartner
Clara Baechler
Margie Christ
Louise Hackman
Gladys
Alvina Frieden
Comrades
Freddie Lauer
Lillian Jacob
Clarence Kohls
Carl Miller
George Durscher
Edwin Bauman
Rubinstein
Hans Kelger
William Weibel
Keats
Hans Keiser
Missouri
Logan
Margaret Erhardt
Tolhurst
Marie Erhardt
Bristorm
Guy
Erma Grether
Mendelzohn
Helen Rothlisberger
Nicholls
Bohm
Gertrude Ifs
Belen Rot Marie Erhardt
William Tell
Leo Grether
Galop
Leo
America
Sovers
Lsberger
Rebekahs
Central Ave
Rothlisbergers
Marion
Merchant
Jeff” Davis
Allamakee
Fayette CO
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