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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
5
A chaotic Friday evening game saw Clemant boys win after a last minute shift, while the score remained tied late. The report recaps seasons and notes players and school activities from Elgin with emphasis on classwork, geography maps, and community updates.
On Saturday January 19 1923 at 2 pm at the creamery the board of Directors of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Co will sell the buttermilk from its entire output to the highest responsible bidders Each day's churning will be sold separately for a term of one year beginning February 1 1929 The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids M Luchsinger Secretary
Charles Greenley of Station KGOA Decorsh broadcast a short talk and gang last Friday to honor Mr and Mrs Franc DeSart on their golden wedding anniversary. The gesture was highly appreciated by the Elgin pair and reflects community ties and celebration.
An unclear notice urges the editor not to publish certain material and to send the news promptly. The fragment hints at secrecy and instruction to contact the editor to avoid appearing in the paper.
Fred Dixon, a familiar Elgin figure, appeared before the county examining board seeking guardianship or needed care. Dixon, aged 63 by an old Elgin album though he claimed 77, is in poor health and staying at the county hospital while attorney Estey seeks a continuance to contact relatives.
Gus Gunderson learned yesterday that his sister Mrs Theo Torgerson of Driscoll North Dakota died January 11 in Jamestown North Dakota. Funeral today in Driscoll. She was 60, survived by husband Theo and two children. Three brothers remain: Gus Gunderson Elgig Arnay Gunderson Clermont and Oscar Gunderson Fargo.
Manager William F Miller promises a big mid winter dance next Wednesday evening January 28 at the Elgin Opera House. Al Skoin and his Band from the Indiana Ball Room in Indianapolis will perform, offering novelty and a change for rovers seeking entertainment.
Rev. Tysdal, pastor at a Norwegian Lutheran church, submitted his resignation to pursue studies and fieldwork. The Marion and St Olaf congregations formed committees to seek a successor, though no appointment was made. Tysdal will remain until June. Also noted: Nick Cox died at his Clyde Township home. funeral arrangements were handled by Louis Messerli, who died days later.
Sanitation of obituaries: Jack Bowen of Kensington Kansas died recently at the state hospital in Topeka after illness began the day after Armistice Day. His wife, Mrs Ely Bowen, died soon after in New York while accompanying her husband’s body. They were former local residents and had a son in Illinois.
No services held at Myris community church and East Clermont Lutheran church last Sunday. Congregations called pastors by phone and asked them not to attempt the trip due to badly drifted roads. Both Rev. Snyder and Rev. Gunston said they would have traveled on foot if needed.
Elgin reports ongoing illness among residents especially the elderly. Mrs. Robert Peters recovers from pneumonia after a serious spell. Others confined include Mrs. Ann Cooley Mrs. Rudy Moser Mrs. Theo L Olson LL Hartington and John Gruver. Ida Pattison with a broken leg shows slow improvement.
County attorneys alerted by Attorney General Fletcher that all slot machines punch boards and gambling devices of any kind must be confiscated. Owners face arrest and prosecution while all peace officers are ordered to enforce the compliance statewide.
The DeSarts marked their fifty years of marriage at St Pauls church Elgin with about fifty guests including children from Mason City and Yuba City. Speakers shared memories and a gold purse gift capped the event as kin and old school mates recalled early days in Elgin and nearby towns.
On January 13 Nyberg celebrated her tenth birthday with eighteen schoolmates at her home. The party on Saturday January 12 included games and a two course luncheon served by Mrs Nyberg. Pink and white decorations adorned the dining room. Attendees included Dorothy Eileen Hofer Stanley Loftsward Clemence Jacobin Selina Harry Baers Ligyd Puelling Hiram Nyberg Teolena Delores and Irvin.
Lawrence Brause of West Union toured Elgin yesterday with a new two ton caterpillar snow plow now in service on road segments from West Union to St Lucas and from Elgin to Clermont. He said the tractor replaces four horse drawn crews including veteran Arnold Bauman. Brause plans to cover his section every two days and notes county work is now tractor handled, with units at Wadens Arlington West Union Oelwein and other points.
Elgin supporters traveled to Fayette Tuesday to watch U. I. U. face St. Ambrose but witnessed a decisive loss. St. Ambrose led throughout the game as Elgin’s team failed to heat up the offense.
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