Powerful defense and tough road trip described
The article details a basketball game where Arlington’s defense stifled opponents and key players Gilson, Conner, and others contributed on both ends. It notes a 21 point home loss, upcoming January 18 game with a neighboring high school, and the girls basketball team’s close Postville contest with Mayer and Johnson scoring. Players endured road conditions, staying overnight at Gordon’s farm before returning by train. West Union teams are strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preetelon
Conper
Stara
Rembold
Conner Jed
Biple
Kithgman
Jnat
Acore
Arlington
Wette ‘High
Tocal Gym
Fribath
Hime
Bodkt
Weat Union
Postville
Gondon
West Union
West Union Bosata Atrong
Baptist Church Notes Sunday and Thursday Services
The Baptist Church schedule lists Sunday morning and English services at 11 and 8 pm, Sunday school at 11, young people's meeting at 7 30 pm, and Thursday prayer at 8 pm. A June Young People's Convention is planned, with appeal for European relief funds. A pocket book loss with German currency is noted, with a collection drive for sufferers in Europe. The Waycoms Farmers Creamery Association will advertise in the local paper this year. Gratitude is extended to Tricade for New Year remembrance to Mr. and Mrs Gotfred Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Eng
Europe
Waycoms Farmers’ Creamery ‘Association
Tea for Three staged by high school equity company
An Equity company presents Tea for Three at Maxine Lot Heates New York City fashioning a subtle theme about marital attentions and personal desire. The production features four scenes with strong acting, praised scenery, and a period air. Tickets were set for adults and students with doors opening at 7 15 and the play starting at 8 o'clock on January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
poRséna
Brestes
Neia
New York
Lyceum
Bigin
Eas Pollatiar Pidgers
Wild Animal Pelts Sold Near Postville
Nearby residents reported Joseph Lind exhibited a wolf pelt at Pontville on Saturday. The pelt was large and poorly preserved, while Cha(e) Mwing sold a wolf, a gray fox, and a red fox pelt the same day. Also marketed recently were a badger and an oppossum pelt caught near Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lind
Pontville
Gunder
Chae
Myron
Postville
Appreciation note from C J Harrington to patrons
In appreciation Harrington announces sale of his implement business to Grimm and Sutter. He thanks patrons for years of liberal support, says he passes the business to younger men, and wishes health happiness and prosperity to all in the year 1924 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm & Sutter
C. J. Harrington
Statement of Elgin Savings Bank financial condition 1923
The Elgin Savings Bank in Fayette County Iowa presents its year end 1923 financial statement. It lists capital stock 30000, surplus 14000, undivided profits 8891.63, depreciation reserve, deposits total 183,537.08, debenture bonds 443187.90, certificates of deposit 819406.71, savings deposits 91951.39, and other figures. The officers Gus Gunderson president and Samuel Mosby cashier sworn January 7, 1924 before Notary C. P. Stealer with directors Fred Reichert and August Benson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Fayette County
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Mal Gus Gunderson
Bamahil Mosby
C. P. Stealer
Notary Public
Atte County
Cee Ieee Ryee
Asee Eevee Senee Ee
Buyer emerges for 100 acres of Grimm and Schupbach farm
A buyer has been found for 100 acres of the Grimm and Schupbach 240 acre farm, but sale is withheld until disposal of the remaining 14 acres and buildings is determined. The entire 240 acres remains available to any buyer willing to take the whole property. Agent A. M. Wafbel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm & Schupbach
A. M. Wafbel
Buttermilk Sale By Al gin Farmers' Dairy Co
The Board of Directors will sell on Saturday January 26 1924 at 2 o clock pm at the company office all the buttermilk from the entire output for one year beginning February 1 2024 to the highest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. M Luchsinger secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algin Farmers' Dairy Co
M. Luchsinger
Sec'y
L C A To Meet And Cemetery Association Elect Officers
L C A to meet the Ladies Cemetery Association at Mrs Arnold Baumann home Wednesday evening January thirty eight. Attendance is desired and officers will be elected. Rothe Anyons may pay accounts at the Echo office where books and receipts are provided. A F P Strauch W Hughes to manage credits. Oats have averaged 37 bushels over the past ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Cemetery Association
Arnold ‘Bauman
Peter Johnson Electrocuted at Vola City Work Site
Peter Johnson a young man employed by Northeastern Town Power Company died at a Vola City site while installing a switchboard. A piece of gap pipe touched an exposed 1600 volt wire and threw him onto a 28000 volt high tension line causing instant death. He leaves a wife and two children in Clermont. The notice also mentions a local community event in Elgin January 24 and 26 with exhibits, speeches, and a program by local talent. Ed Grimm wore a bandage after a horse line incident. no serious injury expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson
Power Company
Vola City
Priday
Mr. Johnson
Melvin
Hermes Johnson
Clermont
Ani
Peathea
Ama
Dse
Anbwho and Girls Show Gratitude for Farmhouse Help
A girls basketball team traveling from a game to Postville faced extreme cold and a blocked road near Clermont, forcing them to flee their car and seek shelter at a nearby farmhouse. The farmer and his wife welcomed them, provided warmth and meals, and housed them until the next day before the team returned home by train. The players praised the hosts for their generous hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postvilla
Postville
Clermont
Dray Line Changes Hands at Kiple Family Run
The dray service long managed by W B L Kiple was sold to his father G Kiple. G Kiple, aided by his son John Kiple, asks for patronage and promises fair treatment. Also notes January snow prospects and a Des Moines capital weather and subscription detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanis
W. BL .Kiple
G. Kiple
Kiplé
John. Kiple
Citizens Bank of Elgin Iowa Financial Statement 1923
The Citizens State Bank of Elgin Fayette County Iowa presents its year end financials for December 31 1923 with totals for resources $203 220 41 loans and discounts securities deposits and other items, capital stock surplus undivided profits and debenture bonds. President Ernest Schori and Cashier B J Baumgartner certify the figures as true and sworn before Notary Public on January 7 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ State Bank
Iowa
Elgin
Fayette
State OF
Fayette County
Ernest Schori
B J. Baumgartner
KB J. Baumgartner
P. Fitoehr
School Notes Doll Project and Hygiene Posters Highlight Week
Miss Nemo's class crafts for a doll house while boys build furnishings. May Anderson is absent. several others were away last week. Eskimo and health posters feature in Second Primary. High school music study noted and 100 percent honorees listed. A Beniora theatre party on Jan 12 at the high school auditorium features Tea for Three. Senior class play set for Feb 20. Sixth grade works on Goody Blake and Harley life pictures and Baby Stuart copy. Enrollment steady in Seventh and Eighth grades after changes. January 18 program planned in Grammar room with multiple recitations and scenes by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nemo
May Anderson
Roland Gruver
Pearl
Margaret Adney
Henderson
Clermont
Alma Dean
Fred Topp
Anna Grimm
Alma Kiple
Mary Hanson
Anna Rennison
Ruth Mark
Louisa Meyer
Geraldine Schori
Clarence Thoman
Mable Rennison
Dorothy Grether
Mis
Floyd Knudtson
iHocen
Joseph Becker
Virginia Wertz
Joseph
Virginia
Rosie Hadd
Frieda Miller
Otto Oleson
Dorothy DeSart
Grover Mubic
Beeen
Reuben Lehman
Grace Patterson
Clarence Muehiethaler
Clarence Anderson
Lawrence Knudtson
Ceeae
Lowell Bolth
Joint Installation At Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodges
Rebekiah and Odd Fellows lodges No 690 and 692 held a joint installation on Tuesday evening January 3. Installing officers were MH P Davis and H R Ostrander with D D Marsh al and Della Smith and TN Carothers presiding as marshals. New officers for the year include Lew Gruver Leo Schort Ray DeSart and others. After installation a fine supper and social time with dances and music followed, enhancing the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekiah
Bigin
Rebekah Lodge
Tusaday
MH. P. Davis
D. D
H. R. Ostrander
Della Smith
TN. Carothers
Allie Johnson
Alica Winkler
Leota Welch
Emmer Patterson
Chaplin
Hulda Meyer
Opal Schorf
Preida Crider
Jonnie Anderson
M. E. Church Notes Preview Communion and Meetings
Sunday morning will feature a communion service with Sunday school at 11:00. Jopworth League meets at 6:45 and the evening service at 7:30. Church night is Thursday at the parsonage. Philathea class meets at Ern Scheri home Friday evening with hosts. Special election of officers and reorganization planned. The marriage of Miss Huby Hedrick to Roy Ladd was announced December 24 at Wilmot. Mrs. John Nydegger and Mrs. Monnahan in poor health. Adolph Hangon ill but returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jopworth League
Philathea
Ern Scheri
Arnestine Scheri
Eins
Raymond Heinss
Ernestine Schort
Chas, Feller
Huby Hedrick
Roy Ladd
Wilmot
South Dakota
Miss Hedrick
Iler’s
John Nydegger
Order of Hastern Star Installs Officers for Next Year
The Order of Hastern Star installed officers for the coming year on Wednesday evening January 9. Florence Kohler was named W. M with George Falk W. P and others filling posts including Charolette Welbot A. M and Jennity Mosby as treasurer. Committees were appointed: Finance led by Mary Skarahoug, Ela Schori and Max Thoma. Sick and Relief by Bess Stoehr and Myrtle Kohler. Refreshment by Myrtle Muchlnthaler and Nelle Schoril. Educational by Lana Henderson, Joanna Hughes and Clarence Schoril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hastern Star
Florence Kohler
W. M
George Falk
W. P
Charolette Welbot
A. M
Tille Hanson
Soc’y
Jennity Mosby
Treas
Nella Schor
Cond
Bess Stoehr
Louisa
Dean
Chaplin
Mary Skarshoug
Marshal
Little
Schor
Masons Install Officers for 1924 at Silver Leaf Lodge
Masons of Silver Leaf Lodge No 618 A F and A M installed their officers for 1924 on a Tuesday evening in January. Installing officer was Dr H B Hadsel. Officers installed include F E B Kohler, W H Greenley, Hans Winkler, Samuel Mosby treasurer, J Harrington secretary, Ed Hanson S D, J L Bauder J D, C Hi Graver S G, Alf Holger Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Silver Leaf Lodge
Janary
H. 8. Hadsel
F. E B. Kohler
H. B Greenley
Hans Winkler
Samuel Mosby
Treas
J. Harrington
Seecy
Ed Hanson
DeSart, L. A., Sr. Dies at 77 in West Union
L. A. DeSart Sr. died at the Paul Muhly home in West Union at age 77 after a lingering illness. He lived much of his life in North Dakota and served in the Union army with Company H of the Thirty-eighth Town infantry. Survived by three children Mrs. John Wood Lee DeSart and Mrs. Paul Muhly. funeral planned at Muhly home with Rev. Dr. W. L. Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. DeSart
L. A DeSart
Paul Muhly
Weat Union
Mr. DeSart
North Dakota
John Wood
West Union
Lee de- Sart
San Jose
California
Guy de- Sart
Misa Liva de- Sart
DeSart
Thirty-eighth Town Infantry
Muhly
Tomorow
W. L. Alexander
Argo-Gazette
Corn Show Prep And Local Sales Highlight Elgin News
The Community Club met to ready for the corn show set for January 24 and 25. A large crowd attended John Smith’s sale in Elgin, promoted via the Echo’s advertising service. Fred and Katie Bauman began their return trip to South Dakota in a Ford, likely to be an eventful journey. Plein Ladies Study Club met with Mrs. Ed Klingman. they plan to meet January 5 at Mrs. Lana Henderson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higin
John Smith
Elgin
Echo
Fred
Katie Bauman
South Dakota
Plein Ladies
Ed Klingman
Lavening
Lana Henderson
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Gotfred Frederick
Elgin Savings Bank
Total
Fred Reichert
August Benson
Theorm
Ed Grimm
Mr. Grimm
Des Moines
Lene
Capper
W Kohler
Offigers
Philatheas
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