Elgin Wadena road work halted to finish near Kern hill
Local officials report the board will stop road work at the Rothlisberger corner after finishing to the old gravel near the Hunsberger farm. Crews will then relocate to Elgin to raise the creamery bridge and repair the hill, with a temporary crossing during construction. The project advances and local communities fear delays.
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Board of Supervisors
Elgin-Wadena
Rothlisberger Corner
W. B. Anderson
Hunsberger Farm
Elgin
Thoma
Alyria
Wadena
Gleaners Meet at Edgewood Assembly Draws Delegation
The Ancienit Order of Gleaners district assembly gathered in Edgewood last Saturday with members from six arcors. Elgin sent a sizable delegation including Mr and Mrs Max Hunsberger, Sheldon Boyle, Fred Griesinger, Ed Boyle, Walter Kohls, Reuben Howard, George Boyle, Herbert Haas, Dr and Mrs Frank Mock, and others such as Helen Gruver, Edna Kiple, Frances Griesinger, Buster Griesinger, Ralph Mock, Fred Pinney, Elmer Pinney, and Albert Stoffregen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ancienit Order of Gleaners
Edgewood
Arcors
Elgin
Max Hunsberger
Sheldon Boyle
Fred Griesinger
Ed Boyle
Walter Kohls
Reuben Howard
George Boyle
Herbert Haas
Frank Mock
Helen Gruver
Edna Kiple
Frances Griesinger
Buster Griesinger
Ralph Mock
Fred Pinney
Elmer Pinney
Albert Stoffregen
Dennler Family Heads to Switzerland for Year Abroad
Mr and Mrs Fred Dennler and daughter Margaret left Elgin for Switzerland to spend a year abroad among relatives and friends. They were to sail from New York on the De Trasse with Birnenbach Canton Bern as their destination. Hans Keiser, a local steamship agent, organized the trip and arrangements. The Echo will mail weekly home news during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dennler
Margaret
Elgin
Switzerland
New York
Birnenbach
Canton Bern
Hans Keiser
Dennlers
Echo
Mrs Hadd Undergoes Serious Operation at West Union
Mrs A Hadd was taken to West Union hospital last Thursday after a bad night. She underwent a serious operation that afternoon and has been in a critical condition since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hadd
West Union Hospital
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Prayer Meetings
Baptist church notes list Sunday January 29 English services at 10 a m with Rev G Wetter of Watertown Wisconsin to preach and collect for his new church. Sunday school at 11 a m B Y P U prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and English service at 8 p m. Wednesday February 1 2 p m Ladies Aid Society meeting at M Zurbriggen home. Thursday February 2 8 p m covenant meeting and 9 p m junior choir rehearsal. Sisters Hadd and Etter hospital plans noted. prayers requested for the sick. Missionary lecture last Sunday well attended. Rev Ph Lauer attended meeting January 20 at Oelwein. Ph Lauer Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wetter
Watertown
Wis
Brother Wetter
Hig New Church
At & P.m
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. Zurbriggen
Elizabeth Hadd
West Union
J. Etter
Iowa City
Ph. Lauer
Oelwein
Installations at Elgin Eastern Stars Honor Officers
At a recent Elgin Chapter Order of the Eastern Stars meeting, officers for the year were installed. Names include Nelle Schori, Ernest Bauder, Florence Klingman, Tillie Hanson, Jennie Mosby, Myrtle Kohler, Ernestine Schori, Arvilla Shaffer, Augusta Schori, Lillie Schori, Grace Evans, Gladys Schori, Geraldine Schori, Hess Stoehr, Mae Schori, Clarence Schori. Myrtle Muehlenthaler served as installing officer. refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Wednesday February 8.
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Elgin
Order of the Eastern Stars
Nelle Schori
Ernest Bauder
Florence Klingman
Asso
Tillie Hanson
Jennie Mosby
Myrtle Kohler
Ernestine Schori
Arvilla Shaffer
Augusta Schori
Marshall
Lillie Schori
Grace Evans
Adah
Gladys Schori
Ruth
Geraldine Schori
Esther, Hess Stoehr
Mae
Clara Schori
Clarence Schori
Sentinel
Myrtle Muehlenthaler
C F Install Officerse Elgin Lodge Installs Officers
Elgin Lodge No 290 I C QO F installed officers for the year at a regular meeting Monday evening. Named were Leg Schori George Nydegger Ray DeSart secretary H W Falk treasurer John Johnson warden Elias Benson chaplain Frank Greenley conductor A E Stoffregen I G Judson Conner O G I L Harrington Ak S N G H T Knudtson L S N G Lew Grayer T 5 Melvin Boyer R 5 5 W P Little D D G M and A E Russell Grand Marshall. After the ceremony a supper at Evans cafe followed by cards and a fine time.
M. E. Church Notes Sunday Services and Meetings
The M E Church schedules Sunday January 29 with morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and church training from 7 to 8. The morning sermon covers Great Affirmations I Do and a short illustrated talk for children on Tied to Mothers Apron Strings. Evening worship precedes a missions discussion with current activity pictures. Also Jan Family Church Night features slogan sandwiches a covered dish and a dime and recreation after supper. District Conference at Fayette February 7 to 9 expects about ninety ministers, Bishop Keeney and Dr J C Baker among speakers. Special meetings in Elgin are March 4 to 18 with Rev Davies and Rev Harrop assisting. Part of a district evangelistic program, services at St Pauls welcome all. Ernest J Starr, Pastor.
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Fayette
Waterloo
Bishop Keeney
J. C. Baker
Wesley Foundation
University of Ilinois
Elgin
Davies
Arlington
Harrop
Sumner
St. Paul’s
Auxiliary Organized at Elgin Involving Legion Members
A new American Legion Auxiliary group formed in Elgin last Friday evening with Mrs. T. A. King of West Union guiding the process. Sixteen eligible members pledges were signed and a charter is expected soon with further steps pending issuance. Also notes improving health of Mrs Hadd, her daughter Frances visiting from Ohio, and Carl Hackman gradually improving after illness.
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American Legion
Elgin
T. A. King of
West Union
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post
Study Club Meeting Planned For Tuesday Evening
Mrs Frank Mock will host the BE. L. 8, CG. study club Tuesday evening January 31. The program includes Music Roll Call Current Events Through the Back Doors of Belgium by Mrs W C Falk The Lace Industry of Belgium by Mrs L L Kiple The Life of the King and Queen of Belgium by Mrs J D Shaffer
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Frank Mock
BE. L. 8
Belgium
W. C. Falk
L. L. Kiple
J. D. Shaffer
Nomination Papers Signed At The Echo Office
The Echo received its first nomination paper and invites readers to sign at the Echo office. Signing is free and available anytime. Mex. To W. Dean is at the Ziba Tripp home in Janesville Wisconsin.
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Echo
W. Dean
Ziba Tripp
Janesville, Wis
Capper Hatchery Opens Fourth Plant in West Union
Capper Hatcheries expand with a new fourth plant in West Union in the Bopp building formerly Johnston Ice Cream Co. Gen Gilson, longtime home hatchery worker, will lead the new facility joining established sites at Elgin Postville and Oelwein along the R I & P railway. The Capper family expects a stronger poultry and egg year than 1927.
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T. J
Chas. Capper
Capper
West Union
Bopp
Johnston Ice Cream Co
Gen. Gilson
Home Hatchery
Cappers
Elgin
T, Jd
Chas
Boise Capper
Allamakee
Postville
Frank Capper
Oellwein
Oelwein
Small Town Pleasures from a Nashua Reporter
A Nashua Reporter describes simple joys of small town life such as wearing shirt sleeves in summer, shade in heat, and sunny spots in winter. It highlights easy conversations across blocks, plentiful parking, and the mix of community chatter and wide social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Combs Speaks at Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Mr. Combs addressed the Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau on Tuesday evening. His audience was larger than average and he gave a brief sketch of his European trip noting many incidents during that time. He promised to return later to share more experiences.
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Se Mor
CTE
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Mr. Combs
Closing Out Sale by Chris Lehman on Pleasant Street
Closing out sale to be held Saturday afternoon February 4 at the seller's Pleasant Street home. Includes all household goods such as furniture stoves and kitchenware. Watch next week for further particulars.
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Pleasant Street
Chris Lehman
Elgin School News and Sports Report
Domestic Science girls treated faculty to a six o clock four course dinner with fruit cocktail tomato soup meat loaf spinach fruit salad and coffee waitresses named Gladys Allen Schneier Schupbach and Bernita Bopp. Elgin High squads lost two games to Arlington and Maynard. Boys and girls scores 39 9 and 18 16 at Arlington 17 9 and 18 6 at Maynard. Absences noted in Rose Hadd and eighth grade pupils with good attendance in seventh grade. N W Evans visited grammar room. Fifth and sixth grade pupils making neat hand work. Some students average 90 percent or above in exams. Second grade Eskimo poems tied to January Eskimo month with Miss Acklin stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker House
Gladys Allen
Gladys Schneider
Margaret Schupbach
Bernita Bopp
Elgin High
Arlington
Maynard
Elgin
Meyer
Starr
Rose Hadd
Pearl Lyons
Betty Kohler
Olaf Olson
N. W. Evans
Acklin
Appreciation for Elgin Fire Dept chimney fire help
The Grether Family thanks the Elgin Fire Department for helping quell their chimney fire. Special gratitude to Mr. Welch for efficient work. Hans Keiser visited friends at Went Union Wednesday afternoon.
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Elgin Fire Department
Mr. Welch
Grether
Hans Keiser
Went Union
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Swartmore College
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Waterloo Township
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Ray Fortney
Christen
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Fortney
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Keith Gray
Coolidge
Keith
Post- Hille Herald
Rudy Lehman
Gleaners
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Baptist Church
C. E
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Combs
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