Community Club Considers Two Projects
About sixty members attended the Community Club supper and meeting with guests from Clermont and West Union. Main business: organize a Boy Scout troop sponsored by Elgin and promote a State Scenic Reserve in Fayette County near West Union Brainard, including an eight acre lake from Otter Creek. A committee to study procedures was named, led by B. J. Baumsarinet. Mel Kohler will head fundraising in Elgin and Pleasant Valley.
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Shixty
Clermont
Weat Union
White Front
Elgin
Legion
B. J. Baumsarinet
C. B. Schori
L. B
Fayette County
West Union
Brainard
Alden Finch
Herb Schieffer
Brainard Road
Pleasant Valley
Tian
Mel Kohler
Wm. A. Kneeland
R. V. Brandt
D R. Cottrell
G. H. Hackman
B. A. McIiree
Herb Schaeffer
H. E H. Duke
H. P. Schrader
Masons Installed Tuesday at Elgin Lodge Officers Named
Silverteaf Lodge A F and A M of Elgin installed its officers for the coming year with G B Falk as installing officer Hans Winkler marshal Samuel Mosby chaplain. New officers listed include F L Sires W M C B Whitney J W B P Strauch J Harrington secretary Samuel Mosby treasurer F D Welch SD L B Carter JD C B Schori SB Arthur Yearous JB Fred Koh Jer tyler. Construction paper got it at the Eeho Office.
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Silverteaf Lodge
A. F
A. M. of
Elgin
G. B. Falk
Hans Winkler
Marshall
Samuel Mosby
F. L. Sires
Whitney
L. B. Carter
C. B. Schori
Arthur Yearous
Fred Koh Jer
Tyler
County CWA Committee Leads County Work
The Echo explains that CWA efforts in the county are overseen by a seven member committee. E A McKree of West Union chairs. members include Dr IT A King of West Union secretary, George Bortner of Hawkeye, A B Blunt of Maynard, E B O'Brien of Dedlwein, J A Erickson of Clermont, and W K Humphry, past chairman of the board of supervisors. Change to the last named member undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Echo
E. A. McKree
West Union
Dr. IT
A. King
George Bortner
Hawkeye
A. B. Blunt
Maynard
E. 2B. O'Brien
Dedlwein
J. A. Erickson
Clermont
W. K. Humphry
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County Basketball League Week Highlights and Schedules
Fayette County boys leaders Elgin Stanley Randalia remain undefeated while Clermont leads the girls with Hawkeye also unbeaten. Results include Elgin 14 Hawkeye 9 and Clermont 39 Arlington 26 among others. Upcoming games list Clermont at Hawkeye Randalia at Fayette Stanley at Maynard and more including Sacred Heart at Arlington and Oran at Elgin.
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Fayette
Elgin
Stanley
Randalia
Clermont
Hawkeye
Oran
Arlington
West Union
Maynard
Whcket
Op. Stanley
I ‘Fayette
Oelwein
WG Pet Pt
Seay
B& G
Sacred Heart
Farewell Party for Daonor Grether Rural Carrier
The post office force hosted a retirement party for Hans Grether, a rural carrier with over thirty years of service, held last Friday night in the school gym. Guests included former patrons, with a program by Sheldon Boyle and remarks by Ray DeSart, Carl Hackman, Hans Keiser, Harold Opland, and H. H. Gilbertson before postmaster R. W. Muehklenthaler presented the honoree. The German Band performed, followed by entertainments and a late supper as the gathering broke up near midnight.
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Hans Grether
Grether
Sheldon Boyle
Ray DeSart
Carl Hackman
Hans Keiser
Harold Opland
H. H. Gilbertson
R. W. Muehklenthaler
Hang Grether
Martha Berg
Anna Buroden
R.C. Jorgenson
Erma Grether
Eddie Kruegler
Abe Habeger
Henry Mark
Clayton County Board Vacates Appointive Officers
The Clayton county board of supervisors voted to vacate all appointive offices, canceling December appointments. With Chas Fay joining January 1 the board shifted from Republican to Democratic, affecting seven offices including County Engineer E W Hahn and county home superintendent Harry Schulte. Vacancies are expected to be filled soon.
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Clayton County Board of Supervisors
Chas. Fay
E. W. Hahn
Miltoy. Uecker
E. H. McGhee
Harry Schulte
Eclipses for 1984 Show Four Occurrences
Four eclipses are listed for 1984 two solar and two lunar. A partial solar eclipse on January 0 visible in the extreme northwest North America and adjacent regions. a total solar eclipse on February 13 14 invisible here. a partial lunar eclipse on July 26 visible in western North America then the extreme northwest. an annular solar eclipse on August 10 invisible here.
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North America
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Australia
Asia
Indian Ocean
Africa
Europe
Silver Wedding Anniversary for Otto and Krueger
Silver wedding bells marked the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Krueger at a Baptist church program on Sunday January 7. Attended by over 130 relatives and friends, the event featured speeches, vocal duets, recitations, instrumental numbers, and a short groom’s talk, followed by refreshments in the church basement and warm congratulations from attendees.
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Otto Krueger
Baptist Church
Harry Johnson
Ph. Lauer
Steamboat Rock
Chrystal Miller
Anna Haas
Lillian Krueger
F. Miller
Luella Miller
Isabelle Wenger
Edward
JF Lillee
Otto Krue
Meskel Wins in Appeal to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a Fayette county trial court ruling in an election contest between Edgar A. Traeger and Philip K. Meskel for the clerk of the district court. After a recount, Traeger led by 113 votes but Meskel appealed and the high court citing the Matzoris case said ballots were exposed to unauthorized persons and could have been tampered with.
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Supreme Court
Fayette County
Edgar A. Traeger
Philip K. Meskel
Meskel
Traeger
District Court
Marion Telephone Company Annual Meeting Report
The Marion Telephone Company held its annual meeting at the Elgin town hall on Monday January 8 naming officers for the year: President Henry T Olson Vice president Harold Opland Secretary Treasurer Hans Winkler and directors for a three year term Helmer and Theo L Loftsgard Northwestern Bell representative H E Duke attended and spoke on business matters.
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Marion Telephone Company
Elgin, Town Hall
Henry T. Olson
Harold Opland
Hans Winkler
Helmer
Theo. L. Loftsgard
H. E. Duke
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Reach 26th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Sam Boleyn were surprised Sunday evening as their children arrived with a bountiful supper to honor their 26th wedding anniversary. Guests included Leo Boleyn and family Clarence Boleyn and Shirley Herbert Miller and family Lola Martin and Robert Gruver and the children at home.
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Sam Boleyn
Mra
Leo Boleyn
Clarence Boleyn
Shirley
Herbert Miller
Lola] Martin
Robert Gruver
Bridges Sold At Auction Between Marquette And Prairie du Chien
The highway suspension bridges between Marquette and Prairie du Chien were sold at auction to W. H. Jackson of Pittsburgh for 10 000. Personal property went to Jackson for 700. Sale awaits confirmation by the federal court in Madison on January 11. Built at nearly 1 000 000, the bridges opened in 1932. The company had declared voluntary bankruptcy last January.
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Marquette
Prairie du Chien
W. H. Jackson
Pittsburgh
Jackson
Federal Court
Madison
Wis
Dr Bennett to Speak for Church of Youth at Methodist
The Church of Youth program at the Methodist church features Dr Bennett of Upper Iowa University giving a short talk. Everyone is invited to attend as the evening includes music, scripture, prayers, hymns, and readied selections by local quartets and musicians.
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DR. Bennett
Church OF Youth
Church of Youth At
The
Methodist Church
Bennett
Upper Iowa University
Musle
James Brorby
Gilma Olson
Margie Christ
Tilyria
Coronel Rothlisberger
Gypsy to be brought back to West Union
County Attorney M. M. Cooney and Sheriff H. J. Nehring went to New York City to extradite Mary Thompson, 25, a gypsy woman named in a $10,295 belt scam involving Eli and Peter Thompson. The trio allegedly obtained money from Carl Glade of Oelwein on July 15, 1929. The two men pled guilty in 1929 and served five years at Fort Madison, released for good behavior. authorities say Thompson was the chief actor and she is in custody in New York.
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M. M. Cooney
H. J. Nehring
New York City
Mary Thompson
Eli
Peter Thompson
Carl Glade
Oelwein
Fort Madison
New York
Kohler Peterson Wedding Unites Elgin and Postville Couples
Phyllis E Kohler daughter of Mrs Ethel Kohler Elgin and C M Peterson son of Mr and Mrs A L Peterson Postville wed on Thursday January 4 1984 in Freeport Illinois The couple will reside at 909 Grant St Waterloo Iowa Peterson works at Rath Packing Company while Kohler a 1982 Elgin High School graduate lived in Postville until recently and started work there
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Phyllis E. Kohler
Ethel Kohler
Elgin
C. M. Peterson
A. L. Peterson
Postville
Freeport
Illinois
Waterloo
Grant St
Peterson
Rath Packing Company
Elgin High School
Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Sheldon Boyle Home
Regular meeting of the Legion Auxiliary will be held at the home of Mrs Sheldon Boyle on Wednesday evening January 17. Mrs Boyle and Mrs Frank Greenley will be hostesses. Mr and Mrs Bert Benson of near Elkader spent Sunday in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ole Benson.
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Legion Auxiiary
Sheldon Boyle
Boyle
Frank Greenley
Bert Benson
Elkader
Ole Benson
New Steam Plant At Bank Boosts Local Heating
The Elgin State Bank received its new boiler on Tuesday and installation began immediately with John Sutter Fred Kohler and P J Anderson as the installing team. Expected in operation by Thursday morning. Guests included Mr and Mrs Allen Babeger and son Gene at the Swen Swenson home Sunday evening. Mrs Anna Schaer visited the Chris Schweitzer home Saturday.
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Elgin State Bank
John Sutter
Fred Kohler
P. J. Anderson
Allen Babeger
Gene
Anna Schaer
Chris Schweitzer
Elgin Tops County Basketball Lead
Elgin leads the Fayette county league after Randalia and Stanley losses to Fayette and Maynard. Elgin visits Oran Friday night and a West Union junior high vs Elgin third team game follows. Elmer Meyer named captain. he is a senior contributing strong play. An annual note mentions Mrs. Schiefelbein of Waverly breaking her arm. Berg offers clothing in Elgin.
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Randalia
Stanley
Fayette
Maynard
Elgin
Fayette County
Oran
West Union Junior High
Elmer Meyer
Elmer
Waterloo
A. Schiefelbein
Waverly
Nettia Berger
Berg
Winkler Resigns as Clerk of Marion Township
Hans Winkler resigns after fourteen years as Marion township clerk on Monday January 8 moving to another county. Trustees accept resignation appoint Albert Gulsvig as successor noting Winkler’s efficient service and the town’s regard for his work.
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Hans Winkler
Marion Township
Albert Gulsvig
Winkler
Gulsvig
Another Program Saturday At Elgin Opera House
The entertainment committee asked the Echo to announce another free program at the Elgin opera house this Saturday evening. Plans were not advanced enough to announce program numbers.
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The
Echo
Elgin Opera House
Liquor bill dominates Iowa House debate at capito
In a crowded session the House wrestles with amendments to a liquor control plan while the Senate ponders a major tax bill. Local option provisions and a proposed million dollar revolving fund draw fierce dispute as lawmakers seek features to favor counties and cities.
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Liquor Central Committee
Des Moines
Senate
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Fayette County Basketball League
Daonor
Kohler—Peterson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Marion Twp
Howao
House
Bruce
Pocahontas County
United States
Senate Democrats
Senator Frailey
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