Elgin Plays Two Close Exibitions in Basketball
Elgin students enjoyed two tight basketball exhibitions last week. Randalia beat Elgin in overtime, 20 to 17, while Arlington edged Elgin 22 to 21 after a fast, hard fought game. Shaffer Lehman Kiple and Olson stood out for the locals amid a week of sickness and upcoming exams. Next week the squads travel to Arlington and Maynard with two home games on the schedule and semester exams starting Thursday. The faculty dinner and a reminder on sportsmanship and courtesy closed the notes.
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Elgin
Randalia
Arlington
Shaffer
Elgin Guard
Lehman
Kiple
Olson
Clermont High
Hazel Rothlisberger
Leo Grether
Rose Hadd
Maynard
John Grimm
Granda
Buttermilk Sale To Be Held By Elgin Farmers Dairy
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company Board of Directors will sell the entire buttermilk output on Saturday January 21 1928 at 2 pm at the creamery. Each day's churning will be sold separately for a one year period starting February 1 1928. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 12c M Luchsinger Secretary. Watch Kohler's ad for a weekend gain.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
M. Luchsinger
Annual report of Elgin Cow Testing Assn yields higher milk output
Twenty-one herds on test the full year produced an average of 6733 pounds of milk and 256.1 pounds of butterfat per cow. Including cows sold for beef shows further improvement, though some strong records by short-term herds were not publicized.
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Gottlieb Pulfer
PR & GH
Ern Holzer
Pulfer Bros
PB & GH
Brackin Bros
H.S. Groth
Harry Wenger
Elmer Larson
Henry Holzer
Lien
W. L. Peters
Geo. Metzger
Queen
Feackin Bros
Spotty
Ida
Ben Holzer
Clara
Holzer
Whitesox
Farm Fire Association Buys Fire Engine
The Elgin Farm Fire Association bought a four tank chemical Boyer engine on a six cylinder ton and a half International chassis for 3695 dollars fob Logansport Indiana. Delivery in about 50 days will leave the community among the least equipped in the state for farm fires. Directors seek an extra 300 to 360 dollars from members, asking voluntary five dollar increases to cover the deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farm Fire Association
Logansport
Indiana
J. E. Bilden
W. C. Follett
Albert Schupbach
H. B. Brackin
F. D. Welch
G. H. Falb
C. B. Schori
Old West Gazette Clipping From 1890 Readers
A fragment from J D Shaffer’s Gazette dated June 20 1890 highlights patent medicine ads and Highland items. Notes Fremont Ogle and family’s near drowning after a washed out bridge at Mink Creek, plus updates on Geo Kiple Nettie Kiple John Probert and G A Kiple. Mentions Fred Reichert marriage in Elkader and hospital gratitude message. Subscriptions question appears.
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J. D. Shaffer
M Gazette
Fort the. Hep
H. R. O'Neil
Fremont Ogle
Geo. Kiple
Nettie Kiple
John Probert
Wadena
Mink Creek
Ogle
Gwe. Kiple
Maynard
G. A. Kiple
Fred Reichert
Elkader
Eigin
Mrs Holzer Hosts Bridge Party And Club News
Mrs Ern Holzer and Mrs Ed Conner entertained a bridge party Saturday with Ken sington Club members Pris cillas and friends in attendance. Mrs Hulda Stoehr won the high score as play continued to midnight. Refreshments followed. The Odd Fellows plan installation next Monday evening January 28 with a strong turnout urged. West Union Country Club renews 1928 golf course lease on A R McGirr farm. Vern Rowland may be caretaker after the club election next month. Mr and Mrs G V Zimmertin of Duncomb announcing a son born Friday January 13. Mrs Samuel Mosby travels to be with daughter and grandson. Mrs Leo Schori keeps house in her absence.
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Ern Holzer
Ed Conner
Kensington Club
Hulda Stoehr
West Union Country Club
A. R. McGirr
Vern Rowland
Argo Gazette
G. V. Zimmertin
Duncomb
Samuel Mosby
Leo Schori
Mosby
Savings Bank in Annual Meeting Elgin Savings Bank
The stockholders met Monday Jan 16 in annual session with eighteen present representing 20 shares. They elected a guard, reviewed the yearly report and recommended a dividend. Old board re elected: Hoag Benson Shaffer Winkler Reichert. Officers re elected: Shaffer president Reichert vice president Mosby cashier Mosby assistant. A substantial dividend was declared.
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Elgin Savings Bank
A. S. Hoag
August Benson
J.D. Shaffer
Hans Winkler
Fred Reichert
A. D. Shaffer
Fred. Reichert
Sam’s Mosby
Gordon Mosby
American Legion Meeting in Elgin Friday Evening
A meeting of the Elgin post of the American Legion will be held Friday evening January 20 at 8 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall. All ex-servicemen in the area are urged to attend with their aides and mothers for refreshments and entertainment.-Beacon reports on local court actions indicate H. Bevins trial timing shifting to January with defense ready to proceed. Hawkeye drug stores merge under Hauth Brothers, ending Lorg & Burkhart as a local drug firm. Rose Garber was ill last week and confined to home for several days.
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Elgin Post
American Legion
Odd Fellows Hall
W. L. Dott
H. Bevins
Beacon
Hawkeye
Hauth Brothers
Lorg & Burkhart
Rose Garber
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau to Meet January 24
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau holds its January meeting Tuesday evening January 24 at the Elgin tool house with a joint session with Clayton county townships. Roy Combs county agent will be main speaker recounting his European calf club tour and observations. Local talent will also participate. everyone is welcome.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elginool House
Guing
Clayton County
Roy Combs
M. E. Church Notes Sunday Services and Events
M. E. Church notes list Sunday worship at 10 o'clock and Sunday school at 10. The pastor will preach the third of "Four Great Affirmations I Go" during the morning service. Ladies' Aid served a fine banquet for Community Club of Elgin and Clermont friends Monday evening. January Family Choir Night is planned for the 26th with supper by the W F M S group and an hour of recreation. All are invited to worship at The Beautiful Church at the Point of Elgin.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Community Club of
Elgin
Clermont
L. G
Elgin official receives $100 tax refund
Max Thona, treasurer of the Elgin corporation, on Monday received a $100 refund from the county auditor for a Buernian shortage. Also noted is Miss Trene Silka of Maynard named one of twelve most beautiful women at Cue College in Cedar Rapids contest, with photos to be sent to John Gilbert for selection. Mrs Ern Sehori to host Priscillas next Wednesday.
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Max Thona
Elgin Corporation
Trene Silka
Maynard
Russell Stone
Cedar Rapids
Cue College
John Gilbert
Accen
Cue
Rene
Ern Sehori
County News Highlights Action and Local Doings
Aged Rosanna Boyle, ninety two, fell downstairs and broke a bone in her left heel, nursing a painful recovery. The Isaac Walton League, led by Geo Simpson, received a 3000 rainbow trout consignment from the state hatchery for local streams. Two candidates for naval cadetship appeared for examination under Rep Haugen's program, Frank Tschanz and Theron Ashby. City officials pursue a 15000 lawsuit over a local plant relocation with attorney Al Peterson and City Attorney Allies. Mr and Mrs King Palmer plan a six week trip to San Francisco, with Mrs Palmer staying home to tend the house. Sincorn named to state committee on teacher certificates to streamline issuing credentials, first meeting in Iowa City January 20. Will Byers spoke to Community Club in Waukon and to a Woman's Club about his trip to France.
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Rosanna Boyle
Isaac Walton League
Geo. Simpson
E. C. Johnson
Yousturday
Union
Annapolis
Haugen
Frank Tschanz
Fred Tsehanz
Wadena
Theron Ashby
Oelwein
Carl Ashby
Argo Gazette
DD. Murphy
Mirader
B. F. Paige
al Peterson
Bewch
Tsposal
Techt
M King Palmer
Mormlay
Eioon
Russell
Bea
San Francisco
Mrr
H. R. Palmer
Hawkeye
King de
Roy
JOP. Sincorn
Educational Council of the State
Iowa City
Fayette
Will Byers
Clef Waukon
France
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Kohler
Annual Report OF
Elgin Cow Testing Assn
R. F. Williams
Farm Fire Association
West Union Hospital
Oati
Mrs. Holzer
Odd Fellows
H. W. Falk
N. G
Savings Bank
American Legion Meeting
Farm Bureau
M. E. Church Notes
Hucin
County News
Fayette County
Albert T. Reid
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