Couple Wed at St Paul's Church in Elgin
Ida Josephine DeSart of Elgin wed Robert P. Dunham of Dunlap at St Paul’s Methodist in Elgin on Thursday Dec 26. Rev J Snyder officiated with double ring ceremony. Attendants were Dale and Erma DeSart. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home as friends sent best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Josephine DeSart
Elgin
Robert P. Dunham
Dunlap
St. Paul's Methodist Church
O'Colck
J. Snyder
Dale
Erma Jane DeSart
Ruth Mosby
Lois Lehman
Dunham
Ray DeSart
Elgin High School
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falla
Soldier
Do Your Trading At Home In Local Commerce
An appeal to keep money circulating locally urges residents to buy at home rather than mail order. The piece notes that demand drives stocking by merchants and that dollars sent out rarely return, citing social visits and holiday gatherings among area families from Houston, Elgin, Chicago, Postville, Waterloo, Granger and Granger Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stolle
Houston
Minn
Elon Stillman
Georgia Stillman
Chicago
Elgin
Ellen
New Year Greetings From Elgin and Clermont Firms
Business and professional firms in Elgin and Clermont publish their annual New Year greetings in the Echo this week. The messages honor patrons and friends, thanking them for support that made the past year better, and invite readers to read these sincere notes from familiar names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Echo
Sad death of Oelwein boy in tragic case
The Oelwein Register reports the death of Grant Teague at University Hospital Iowa City from melancholia. After a Yellowstone Park trip with friends Arthur Kunkle and Carl Reuber the party split. Kunkle died near Council Bluffs and Teague later grew ill, his parents taking him for treatment in Iowa City with no relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Register
Grant Teague
University Hospital
Iowa City
Register
Arthur Kunkle
Carl Reuber
Yellowstone Park
Park
Carl Reber
Lincoln
Neb
Kunkle
Omaha
Teague
Oelwein
Council Bliofs
Arthur Kankle
Melanie
McSweeney Sees Feeders Lose On Soft Corn Deal
Fayette farmer Fayette County veteran stockman notes four seasons with abundant but poor quality corn. He says farmers feed cattle to age the poor grain, then dump half finished cattle late winter, depressing prices and causing losses for feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSweeney
John McSweeney
Fayette
Fayette County
West Union
Argo-Ga
Zette
Townsend plan debate prompts higher payouts for seniors
A reader asks why not double or quintuple the proposed $200 monthly to people over 60 under the Townsend plan. The comment argues a larger initial fund could accelerate circulation, create a self-sustaining revolving fund, and reduce the need for work, framing a bold expansion of the plan.
Feeding School Dates For Young Farmers Club
Members of the young farmers club are urged to attend one of three county feeding schools on January 8 9 and 10. Special instruction on feeding and management of dairy cattle will be given beginning at 9 30 or 10 00. The Fayette Leg ion hall West Union Assembly room and Oelwein City Hall host sessions respectively, with Mr and Mrs Gus Gunderson noted as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Torkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Farmers Club
Legion Hall
Fayette
West Union
Oelwein
Farm Fire meeting elects officers at town hall
A small Farm Fire association gathering at the town hall last Saturday elected G. H. Falk as chief C. B. Schori asst chief J. E. Bilden W. C. Follett B. H. Brack and A. E. Schupbach as directors. Directors approved routine business and adopted a $16 non member truck fee with optional membership at $15 for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Fire Association
G. H. Falk
C. B. Schori
J. E. Bilden
W. C. Follett
B. H. Brackin
A. E. Schupbach
Death in hotel room linked to gas stove accident
Richard Clothier, 28, of Iowa Falls, was found dead in his hotel apartment Saturday morning. Death is attributed to gas from a stove after a coffee pot boiled over and extinguished the flame. He leaves a brother in Oelwein and was formerly from Fayette. his wife Donna Mattocks was in Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Clothier
Iowa Falls
Clothier
Robert
Oelwein
Fayette
Donna Mattacks
Wadena
Rochester, Minn
Leap Year Notice For Girls In 1936
Leap year reminders note that 1936 is leap year and that the occasion gives maidens an even break. The columnist questions the origin of leap years as an old Roman custom and hints at early notice to readers.
Decorah OCC camp gets 1000 hours to build benches
The Decorah OCC camp received authorization to use 1,000 man-hours to craft heavy rustic benches for two local fish hatcheries and Phelps and Palisades parks. A training room at the camp is equipped for bench construction, enabling production of a substantial number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Reunion of Classes 1933 and 1945 Held at Shaffer Home
Mr and Mrs Forest D Shaffer entertained members of their respective classes 1933 and 1945 at their home south of town Monday evening. The event featured reminiscing about school days and games, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest D. Shaffer
Forest Shaffer
la Verne Schneider Thomas Foxwell
Roy Rothlisberger
Roy Burrow
Erma Jane DeSart
Paul Zurbriggen
Wayne Gilson
Don Helms
William Weibel
Sheriff's Raid Seizes Illicit Alcohol in Clayton County
Clayton County Sheriff Palas and deputy Fitzpatrick along with two federal agents raided the Heidel berg Inn at Luana Saturday night, arresting Art Hamann and Jack Marty for illegal possession and sale of alcohol. Havlicek station at Monona was also raided the same night, with Havlicek arrested. Preliminary hearings set for early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ¥. Palas
Clayton County
E. C. Fitzpatrick
Heidelberg Inn
Luana
Art ‘Hamann
Jack Marty
Havlicek
Monona
Wilson to Address Iowa Farm Bureau Convention
M. L. Wilson, assistant United States Secretary of Agriculture, will speak at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation annual convention at the Shrine Temple on January 16. A former Iowan, Wilson previously led the Montana State Agricultural College before joining Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Wilson
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Shrine Temple
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Henry A. Wallace
Montana State Agricultural School
Helms Elected Leader of County Farm Union
Clive Helms of Elgin was chosen president of the Fayette County Farmers Union at a Fayette meeting ballots from locals were counted there Ed Donat Randalia vice president H Leigh Sumner secretary treasurer R C Blake Oelwein secretary treasurer Dr Hall of Maynard spoke on Investments and Returns Fayette Leader family and guests were noted at various social gatherings including the Doans Grimes and Frieden households during Christmas events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Helms
Elgin
Fayette County
Baby dies hours after birth in Elgin funeral
Brief funeral services were held at the Elgin cemetery Friday for the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ruck dascher who lived only a few hours after its birth Thursday December 26. Rev. Paul F. Zoschke conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cemetery
Alfred Ruckdascher
Paul F. Zoschke
General Aid Meeting With Third Division Hostesses
The General Aid Society will meet in the church Thursday January 9 with the third division as hostesses. A supper will be served. Berg's January clothing sale is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Aid Society
Second Death From Auto Accident In Postville
Lawrence Hughbanks aged 44 of West Union died at 7 p.m. after a Tuesday auto crash at the dangerous Postville corner. He was the second fatality. Lee Wiltgen died earlier around six a.m. The two other orchestra members escaped with minor injuries as they returned from a dance in Marquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hughbanks
West Union
Postville
Lee Wiltgen
Marquette
Hold Corn Hog Meetings in Fayette County Townships
January 8 marks the start of outreach to Fayette county farmers about the new corn hog contract. Iowa State College officials join county and township committees to explain the program in each township meeting at 1 PM. Eligible farmers with 16 acres base or six or more market hogs may sign 1986 contracts and receive adjustments regardless of prior participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa State College
California Crops Flourish in Santa Maria Valley 1935
The Santa Maria Valley shows 1935 as a very generous year for crops and livestock. Cash crops include beans barley wheat oats mustard hay sugar beets alfalfa potatoes beef hogs and sheep. Mr Howard notes shipments reach about fifteen cars daily during peak season with carrots and cauliflower rising in lead shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Maria Valley
Howard
Bank Money and Securities Stolen in Night Home Robbery
Six or seven men attacked John Harter at his aunt Mrs Matt Burr's residence and stole about $6000 in cash and government securities. Harter and his cousin Ella Burr were forced to face the floor while the intruders rifled his trunk and seized valuables and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harter
Matt Burr
Harter
Burr
Ella Burr
Guttenberg Press
Christmas party at Martha Bergs east of Elgin
Martha Berg entertained numerous friends at a Christmas party at her home east of Elgin Monday evening. Guests enjoyed games and entertainment with refreshments served late. Attendees included Verle Roberts Hilder Millard Gilbertson Signy Bernard Hanson Alma Opsand Bessie Anderson Orvin Tillman Thompson Arthur Irene Helgeton Lyle Clarice Aanes Irene Louis Alvin Erickson Anna Den Wer Walter Lehman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Berg
Elgin
Stanta
Verle Roberts
Hilder
Millard Gilbertson
Signy
Bernard Hanson
Alma Opsand
Bessie Anderson
Orvin
Tillman Thompson
Arthur
Irene Helgerton
Lyle
Clarice Aanes
Irene
Louis
Alvin Erickson
Anna den Wer
Walter Lehman
Farmersburg School Superintendent Dies
Af Collins, 3. Af Collins, $2, superintendent of schools and basketball coach at Farmersburg, died of pneumonia at Des Moines Monday. Collins, an Iowa State College graduate, went to Des Moines last weekend to attend a high school coaching school and was taken to a hospital Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af Collins
Farmersburg
Des Moines
Collins
Iowa State College
Creamery Gains During Past Year
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company reports a production rise to 64,878 pounds of butter for the year and notes 81.97 cents per pound average price paid to patrons for butterfat, yielding $26,810.07 in extra income. The full patron report appears in Echo this week, illustrating the creamery’s strong market presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Luchsinger
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
The
Echo
Readers of small newspapers form national thought police
Arthur Brisbane argues that readers of smaller newspapers across the United States constitute a vital national thinking body. He says editors of these papers act as an intellectual police force, keeping 180 million readers informed about public happenings and implying advertisers should recognize the power and value of local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
United States
Would Debate Center Valley Farmers Union Challenge
The Center Valley local of the Farmers Union invites public debate on the national farm problem. Interested parties may contact Annetta Ohl in Hawkeye. The next regular meeting convenes at Gilbert Bartie’s home with Mr Blake of Oelwein discussing why the Farmers Union and Farm Bureau should cooperate on farm issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Valley
Farmers’ Union
Annetta Ohl
Hawkeye
Gilbert Bartie
Blake
Oelwein
Farm Bureau
Club Boys Return From Convention
Thirteen Fayette county 4-H club boys participated in livestock and grain judging contests during the boys short course at Ames December 26 27 and 28. The Fayette county team did not place near the top yet several boys received achievement certificates for judging. More than 500 boys competed. Harold Denniler of Elgin traveled to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Ames
Harold Denniler
Elgin
Kensington Club Guests Surprise Nelle Schori on Birthday
Kensington club members and Mrs. J. Morris, Mrs. Rob. Grimes, and Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler visited Mrs. Nelle Schori Saturday evening with a picnic supper to celebrate her birthday. The group enjoyed a three-table bridge session after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
J. Morris
Rob. Grimes
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Nelle Schori
Prayer Week at Baptist Church Observed this Week
The First Baptist Church will observe Week of Prayer from Sunday through Friday with services each evening at 8 o'clock. Public invitation extended. Mr and Mrs Nd Bauder and sons of West Union join guests at the Olson home in honor of local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
The
First Baptist Church
Dun
Nd Bauder
West Union
Mary Skurshaug
Ern Tetder
Ole, Olson
T. W. Kruse
Sara
Ruby Olson
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Josephine Desart
Robert Dunham
Oie
Sailan
Onlay
Bad
Saleawan
Ed Riser
Aona DeSart
Dorothy
Frank Shipton
Geraldine Kohler
Alta Vista
Warren Harrington
L. C. Koevenig
M. Peterson
Patty
Waterloo
Russell Kohler
Ethel Kohler
Keith
Clifton
C. J. Harrington
Alvina Frieden
Hilda Meyer
Granger
Gus Gunderson
Carl Torkelson
A.D
Jbo
Cadsar,death Og Ofs Ute i
Helms
County Farm Union
T. W. Doan
Ziba Tripp
Mary Lou
Janesville
Wis
Paul Doan
Waukegan, al
D. O. Doan
B. G. Grimes
Alton Sanders
Charles City
I. C. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
Elmer Frieden and Sons
Henry Frieden
Berg
California
Kensington
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