Governor Blue Eyes Third Term Bid Sparks GOP Alignments
Governor Blue’s long anticipated third term bid dominates regional chatter after talks with Lieutenant Governor Evans and Secretary of State Bergeson. Observers see Senator George Wilson facing little opposition if Blue runs, pleasing many Republicans who supported both leaders. The piece notes shifting maneuvers, a Democratic bid saying not a candidate, and a plan to study fuel oil distribution while a House committee braces the 1949 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Evans
Rollo Bergeson
United States
George Wilson
Wilson
Frank Mills
Rive
G.T. Kuester
House
Gene Poston
Corydon
Arch W. McFarlane
Waterloo
M. M. Neal
Dexter
Carroll L. Brown
Hose Hill
W. H. Nicholas
Mason City
Russell A. Patrick
Hawarden
John A. Walker
Williams
Walker
Patrick
Nicholas
Neal
Brown
McFarlane
Poston
Elgin to Drill Deep New Well for Canning Co
A special Town Council meeting approved a contract with Layne Western Co of Ames to drill a new deep water well near the Elgin Canning Co. site. The 175 foot target depth may extend to 600 feet if water is insufficient, with cost adjustments. Drilling starts within 30 days and should finish in three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layne- Western Co
Ames
Elgin
Elgin Canning Co
Canning Co
Town and Canning Co
Fayette County Boys Basketball Tournament Opens Next Week
The Fayette county boys basketball tournament runs January 27 to 31 in West Union. Opening night features Oran versus Waucoma at 7:30, followed by West Union versus Hawkeye. Clermont hosts Randalia and Elgin meets Maynard midweek, with matchups set for Thursday and Friday leading to semifinals Friday and finals Saturday at 9:00 PM.
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Fayette
West Union
Oran
Waucoma
Hawkeye
Clermont
Fayete County League
Randalia
Elgin
May‘nard
West Union-Hawkeye
Arlington
Clermont-Randalia
Alpha
Elgin-Maynard
Stanley
Local Rainbow Girls Install Officers in West Union
The West Union Order of Rainbow for Girls held a public installation Monday evening. Among the officers installed were three Elgin girls, Marilyn Falb as fidelity officer Karolin Falb as patriotism officer and Marlene Mosby as harp director.
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West Union Order of
Rainbow For
Elgin
Marilyn Falb
Fidelity
Karolin Falb
Marlene Mosby
Haip
Rural Pleasant Valley Christmas Seal Sale Report
W. C. Follett reports rural Pleasant Valley township raised 62.21 from 91 letters sent. After postage and exchange of 1.97 the balance sent to the county organization was 80.24. Three letters were not returned and eight came back with the money. Mrs. Follett thanks the public for generous response.
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Ers
W. C. Follett
Pleasant Valley Township
Zoschkes Leave Monday For Cleveland Pastorate
Rev Paul B Zoschke who has led First Baptist Elgin Sumner for 13 years will bid farewell with a 2 PM Sunday service. The family departs Tuesday for Cleveland to lead White Avenue Baptist church. Since 1931 the church growth included Holy Week observances and Easter sunrise services with Methodists, organ installation in 1938, redecorations in 1945, and the May 21 1944 founding of the Sumner branch.
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Paul B.“Zoschke
First Baptist
Zoschke
Cleveland
Ohio
White Avenue Baptist Church
Paul
Charlotte
Schke
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
Sumner
Elgin
Zosehke
Elgin Church
Vata
Elgin Boy Scouts
Elgin Creamery Adds Fourth Large Cream Vat
Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. has just received a large new cream vat to be installed in the processing room soon. The vat was ordered about two years ago and deliveries have been slow. This marks the fourth vat in their plant.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Elgin Boys Win Seventh Victory Over Arlington
The Elgin high boys beat Arlington 28 to 19 on Monday, extending their season record to 7 wins and 3 losses with a 16 to 7 halftime lead. Dean Torkelson led Elgin with 12 points while Nas tallied 8 for Arlington. The Elgin girls fell 40 to 22 as Dora Lee Medberry scored 14 for Elgin and Fredericks added 16 for Arlington.
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Elgin High
Arlington
Elgin Boys
Dean Tor ‘Kelson
Elgin
Nas
Elgin Girls
Dora Lee Medberry
Fredericks
Volga
Elgin State Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Election
Elgin State Bank stockholders elected the full board Monday January 19 with 205 of 300 shares represented. Directors Chas L Capper Geo Hanson G J Mosby F C Muehlethaler F E Kohler Ernest Schori and Max Thoma were re elected. Ern Schori named president and Max Thoma vice president with B J Baumgartner as cashier Edna Hunsberger as assistant cashier and L L Knudtson managing Wa dena office. Robert Kohler hired as new employee starting January 22.
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Elgin State Bank
Chas. L. Capper
Geo. Hanson
G. J. Mosby
F. C. Muehlethaler
F. E. Kohler
Ernest Schori
Max Thoma
B. J. Baumgartner
Ern Schori
Edna Hunsberger
L. L. Knudtson
Wadena
Max.Thoma
Robert Kohler
Bank | Tan
Two Dances Booked at Elgin Ballroom
Gerald R. Becker, new owner, schedules two dances at Elgin Ballroom with Ray Alto's Cowboys tonight at 75 cents including taxis, and Les Hartman's Iowa Cornhuskers next Tuesday at 1.00. The newly enlarged, redecorated venue now accommodates a larger crowd, with popular bands favored by Noes crowds.
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Gerald R. Becker
Elgin Ballroom
Ray Alto
E Cowboys
Les Hartman
Cornhuskers
Noes
Iowa Cornhuskers
Girls Keep Hope Alive in Clermont Tourney Schedule
The Fayette county girls basketball tournament begins Wednesday in Clermont and runs through Saturday. Opening games pair Waucoma with Fayette, Alpha with Hawkeye, and Arlington against Stanley. Semifinals Friday feature winners of upper bracket matchups, with finals Saturday at 8:45.
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Fayette’ County
Clermont Gymnasium
Waucoma and Fayette
Alpha and Hawkeye
Arlington
Stanley
Clermont
Elgin
Randalia
Waucoma-Fayette-Clermont
Elgin-Randalia
Arlington-Stanley
Alpha-Hawkeyes
Elgin Chapter E S Installation of Officers
The Elgin Chapter E. 5. held a public installation of officers last Wednesday after their regular meeting. Mrs. B. H. Brackin presided as installing officer with Mrs. Lea Schori and Mrs. Ethel Kohler assisting. The roster included Mrs. Arthur Yearous W M and W P, Ernest Bauder A P, Mrs. C. J. Robinson A C, Mrs. W. C. Falk Lecy, Mrs. R. P. Strauch Treas, Ruth, Esther, Martha, Electa, and other officers, with past matron pin for retiring Matron Lyle Light. Mr. and Mrs. Yestous received corsage and boutonniere from their daughters.
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Elgin
B. H. Brackin
Lea Schori
Marshall
Ethel Kohler
Arthur Yearous
W. M
W. P
Chas. Gehving
A. M
Ernest Bauder
A. P
Genevieve Dun
C. B. Schori
L. F. Klingman
H. H. Wolf
Sentinel
Lyle Light
Yestous
Correction on hatchery start delays blamed on misprint
Chas Capper demanded a correction to our report that the hatchery began 1948 operations. He said they planned to start as stated previously but delays pushed the schedule back. Farmers called after the Echo's publication seeking egg pickup details, and the note ends with caution to avoid further misstatements and a remark on meat versus livestock price trends.
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Chas. Capper
Echo
Masons Install Officers After Regular Meeting
Silver Leaf Lodge 618 A F and A M installed officers for 1948 on January 13. W M Leo L Schori leads with Chas Gehring S B, H Brackin J W, Max Thoma treasurer, R P Strauch secretary, Lyle Light S D, RB E Kohler J D, Glen McKellar S S, D O Dean J S, and Frank Pinney Tyler. Newly appointed are D O Dean and Frank Pinney. trustees are F E Kohler A P Lehman and Chas H Gruver.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Leo L. Schori
W. M
Chas
Gehring
S. B
H. Brackin
J. W
Max Thoma
R. P. Strauch
Lyle Light
S. D
RB. E. Kohler
J. D
Glen
Community Club Dinner At Elgin School Dinner
The Elgin Community Club met Monday at the schoolhouse with a dinner by the Sophomore Home Economics class led by Betty Costigan. Twenty eight members attended the business session in the science room and planned an intensive local membership drive. LeRoy Steele invites new members, Rev P F Zoschke received a gift for 13 years of service, and Chas O Neill announced the Christmas Gift Party report.
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Elgin Community Club
Betty Costigan
LeRoy Steele
Rev. P. F. Zoschke
Clib
L Rev. Zoschke
Elgin
Chas. O'Neill
Business Men of
Echo
Winter Weather Notes From Northeast Town
A memo notes a recent shift to rugged weather with temperatures as low as 18 to 23 below in northeast Towa. It mentions little snow locally but predicts upcoming snowfall and invites winter vacationers from Florida, Arizona, and California. It also highlights Arizona rising as a popular winter resort rivaling California.
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Towa
Florida
Arizona
California
Red Hot Sales Held Last Week In Community
Two farm sales, Christen & Embretson and John A. Olson estate sale, drew large crowds in bitter weather. Priced by weight and power machinery dominated bidding, with cows, calves, steers, pigs and farm gear fetching strong sums, many buyers traveling from distant areas.
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Scow
Orvin Thompson
Lester Anderson
Christen & Embretson
Olson
John A. Olson
Edna Larson
Sioux City
Christen & Embretson J
Olson Siles
Legion Auxiliary March of Dimes Drive Opens in Fayette County
The American Legion Auxiliary in Elgin Clermont and other Fayette county towns has begun the tenth annual March of Dimes drive. Coin containers and posters are placed in businesses in Elgin and Clermont for January contributions to combat infantile paralysis. Auxiliary members will seek donations from business owners in coming days. Half of funds stay with Fayette county chapter for patient care, the other half funds national research and aid. Dr L E Ketner heads the county committee and distributed materials. contact Ketner or local Auxiliary presidents Mrs M J Blockhus or Mrs Herbert Dummermuth with questions or suggestions.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin
Clermont
Fayette County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
National
L. E. Ketner
Oelwein
Ketner
M. J. Blockhus
Herbert Dummermuth
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Martin
Joe Martin
National House of Representatives
Fort Des Moines
Town Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Administration
Schick
Pleasant Valley
Zoschkes
Cleveland Pastorate
Elgin Creamery
Motay
Best Buy
O. Els
Masons
Almanac
Anglo Beach
Philippines
Moon
Midar
Favers Burns
Poeta
Ichigan
L Union
Mdes
Legion Auxiliary
March of Dimes Drive
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