Attendance honors and a death noted in Elgin area
The report lists students with perfect attendance across grades and semesters, naming numerous pupils and staff by name. It notes exonerations from tests for Louise Baumgartner and Helen Muehlethaler while Arnold Johnson and Maxine Hunsberger return to school. It records the death of Elizabeth Schupbach, daughter of Mrs. Anna Schupbach of Elgin, after pneumonia and a brief illness, with funeral arrangements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Falk
Ronald Hoog
Betty Elkema
Jimmie Loftagard
Gordon Zurbriggen
Ghana Schupbach
Harold Weibel
Ralph Mock
Howard Topp
Helen Muehlethaler
Ernestine Holzer
Evan Mae Friedan
Marie Grimm
Lola Mae Martin
Louise Marie Baumgart
Elgin teams triumph in double header at Arlington
Elgin High School varsity won 25 to 16 on the road with Capt. Kiple and Grether leading scorers as Arlington’s girls fell 23 to 11 after Mayer left the game on fouls. The Midgets led Wadens 18 to 17 earlier but both leaders Hawkeye and Midgets sit at .667. social netted 26.15 to help pay team salts.
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Elgin High School
Arlington
Elgin
Kiple
Grether
Arlington Girls
Mayer
Capt
Carpenter
Meyer
Wadens
Hawkeye
Dummermuth
Schori
Snyder
Steele
Masquerade Fills The Opera House In Elgin Night
A bustling Elgin masquerade at the opera house drew many in costume and spectators. The crowd filled the floor as prizes sparked chatter though a full list of winners could not be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Auction Postponed on Clothing and Furnishings
Base postponed the auction due to bad roads and cold weather. The sale will be held Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. with discounts in all departments through Feb 1. A contest is planned and a free pair of overalls may be awarded at the close. Fred R. Berg announces the change. D. Eb Ward leaves Torkelson Bros to work in a West Union garage. his family stays until school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Berg
D. EB. Ward
Torkelaon Bros
West Union
Minnesota dairy crisis and oleomargarine remedy urged
W F Schmilling in Northfield Minn News argues Minnesota butter output dwarfs consumer demand and urges a cure through higher butter consumption by 29 million people on farms and a boycott of oleomargarine. He recounts dairy farmers frictions with creamery secretaries and notes stranded dairy profits if farmers eat their own product.
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Minnesota
Jf America
Oslo
Gataranding
Missouri
Philippines
Ceylon
W. F. Schmilling
Northfield
Minn
Elgin Savings Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Elgin Savings Bank annual meeting was held on Monday January 20 with stockholders representing two thirds of shares. Directors J D Shaffer Fred Reichert Hans Winkler George Hamman and Walter Rothlisberger were re elected. A six percent dividend was recommended, and the board reorganized with Shaffer as president Reichert as vice president Samuel Mosby cashier G J Mosby assistant cashier and Edna Hunsberger as cashier and bookkeeper.
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We Elgin Savings Bank
Stéck
J. D. Shaffer
Fredbert
Hans Winkler
George Hanm
Walter
Rothlisberger
Rural Mail Carriers Ask Help For Snow Barriers
The Echo reports complaints from rural mail carriers unable to reach rural patrons boxes due to snow drifts. Carriers must exit rigs to wade through drifts, risking being left stranded when vehicles move. Readers urged to clear paths or relocate mailbox access until conditions improve.
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the Echo
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting at Elgin Schoolhouse
Chairman Louis Becker urges good attendance at the Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau gathering next Tuesday evening January 28 at the Elgin school house. No outside speakers are planned, and the program will be by local residents with an 8 to 8:15 p.m. start.
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Farm’ Bureau
Pleasant Valley
Elgin High School
John and
Russell Larson
Clarence Johnson
Clifford Kittleson
Lo Dummermuth
Margy Christand
Clara Beechler
Clarence Kohls
Karl Miller
George Durscher
Win Bauman
Eva Dummermuth
Lodwick Raffishments
Louis Becker
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin School House
Missouri corn rotting in field and cribs in Benton County
Inquiry of many farmers finds extensive corn rotting in fields and cribs. The crop was picked moist and chucked too soon, causing losses estimated between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars to county farmers as prices stay low. The report appears in the Scott County Democrat of Benton Missouri.
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Seott Co
Benton, Mo
Democrat
E L C A Elects Officers At January Meeting
The Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association met at Mrs Hans Keiser's home on January 15 and elected officers for the coming year: Ida Thoma president Ide DeSart vice president Tille Hanson secretary Myrtle Muehlenthaler treasurer and directors Mary Falk Edith Berg Celin Greenley Carrie Steele Nelle Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ladies
Cold snap chills region with frigid forecasts
Yesterday the thermometer plunged to extreme lows with reports of 38 below in places and many areas near 85 below zero and unseasonably cold conditions across the region. The cold snap disrupted daily life as the morning frost persisted and residents prepared for continued icy weather.
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Bome
Apacerome Mae
Grand Jury Finishes and Court Sets Next Week
Grand jury completed work after a three day term with two indictments. John Winter faces trial for failing to report an automobile accident, and T H Workman pled guilty to bootlegging and received three months in jail and a $500 fine. Court schedules numerous jury trials for late January and early February.
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Eichendorf
State of Iowa
John Winter
T. H. Workman
Winter
Weat Union
Clifford Grogs
Qelwein
State of
State
Schatz
McFarland
Garnavillo Bank Bandits Auto Found at Dubuque
Three men robbed Farmers State Bank at Garnavillo of 2000 dollars Monday. The escaped bandits fled in a car rented under a false name and abandoned it in Dubuque where the vehicle was found. Bank officers were bound and gagged and confined in a basement coal bin during the heist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Garnavillo
Dubuque
G. P. Kellogg
C. A. Dettman
Des Movines Register
Band Fever Hits Elgin Again
Elgin hosts band activity as members plan regular winter practice sessions. A treasury fund supports music and incidentals, with possible future band taxes to spread costs, urging broader community support beyond merchants and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Load of Beef Brings 92406 for Helms Cattle
H W Helms set a new mark for the boys to shoot at last week. He sold a carload of Hereford cattle netting just under 3400 dollars. The load, mainly cows and heifers with a few steers, had been on grace all summer and were about three months short fed. Sent to the Chicago market, the price was considered good given the cattle mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Helms
Chicago
Creamery Meeting At Elgin Town Hall Friday
Farmers from Clermont and Elgin gather at Elgin Town Hall Friday January 24 at 10:30 p.m. for a joint creamery meeting. Speakers will cover dairying topics and plans are expected to wrap by 9:50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Town Hall
Clermont
Elgin
Haugen seeks reelection to fourth Iowa district
Congressman Gilbert N. Haugen of Iowa's Fourth District, serving his sixteenth term, will run again and has filed nomination papers while no rival has announced. Julia McKinney, longtime helper at Mrs M A Nicklaus home, has left Colesburg for her home. Edna Hanson has replaced her.
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Gilbert N. Haugen
Iowa
Secretary of the State
Haugen
Julia McKinney
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