Mares Make 624 Mile Drive In Approximately Fifteen Hours
A North Dakota to Minnesota trip is recounted as Mr Houg and his wife Mra Boug left Saturday afternoon with two children. They visited relatives in Waseca Minnesota and Northwood North Dakota before returning home Monday. The 624 mile route was completed in about fifteen hours, described as a remarkable distance for a single driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houg
Waseea
Minn
Mr. Houg
Samtet
C. J. Swenson
Northwood
N. D
Home Chautauqua closes with modest receipts
Elgin community event as entertainment success but finances lagged, receipts about 105 dollars against expenses of 25 to 140 dollars. Net estimate around 65 dollars for the church, with Rev. Snyder and Mrs. Thoma leading efforts. Tuesday and Wednesday programs praised, especially a well received play and cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsc
Snyder
St. Paul's
Thoma
Carter
Skarshaug
Bchori
Rev. Snyder
East Luther League Program On Sunday Evening
The East Luther League will present a program on Sunday evening July 10 featuring song, society invocation by Rev. G Gunaten, society secretary's report, reading by Clarence Kittlenon, convention report by Irene Helgernon, vocal solo by Martha Berg, convention report by Bessie Lien, choir and verses by Milton Nelson, remarks by Rev. Gunaten, and collection followed by closing. Members Mia Morrison and Mr. and Mrs Zohn Donlin of Minneapolis visited, with notes on recent local visits and residents including Chas Chapman, Adelia Chapman, Frances Pinney, Erma Rehswinkle, Ruth Moel Q wank, and Anna Schup- in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Luther League
G. Gunaten
Clarence Kittlenon
Irene Helgernon
Martha Berg
Bessie Lien
Milton Nelson
Gunaten
Mia. Morrison
Zohn Donlin
Minneapolis
Minn
Hera
A. H. Red- Rochester
Winkle
Ruth Moel Q Wank
Larson
Elkader
George Mabr
Coder Falls
Anna Schup
Elgin Fairs Fourth of July Celebration Draws Crowd
Celebration at Elgin West Union fairgrounds drew large crowds with a county wide picnic free to all. West UnionPost American Legion staged boxing, bands, fireworks, and a ball game won by West Union 7 to 6. Cliff Kiple stole home in Elgin’s half of the ninth. a disputed strike call by L L Kiple at third out. Little German Band entertained. boxing bouts listed Bennet Henninger Daniels with no results given. Nearby Decorah and Guttenberg celebrations also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vais
Kipley
Offerin
Sandaley
Elin
Tors
Elgin
Arlington
Bates
Crandall
P Wald
Nading
Ward
Oo Hongenete
Pat 'R
Bachtell
Ont
Clermont
Westgate
West Union
Alpha
Hawkeye
Waucoma
Fairgrounds
Weat Union
Fayette County Farm Bureau
West Union Post American Legion
Cliff Kiple
L. L. Kiple
Amps
L. L
Bennett
Henninger
Daniels
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Guttenberg
Moe
Water hydrant moved to ease West Elgin road work
The street department removed a water hydrant south of the Capper farm and extended mains to place it just south of the C. R. E. & P. right of way. The change will aid firefighting near the tracks. Additional grading plans raise the road from the water tank to the lumber office and create a south drain to fix a water hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Department
Capper Farm
West Elgin
Canada
Copper Place
Early Garden Record Report From July Fourth Harvest
Mrs. Joe A Habeger picked three ripe tomatoes and cucumbers in her garden on Monday July 4 noting an unusually early year for crops in 1982. Garden mentions reflect a ten to fourteen day lead over normal with corn shoulder high near tasseling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Habeger
Edwards Heads County Central Committee
John Edwards of Oelwein was reelected chairman of the Fayette county Republican central committee at the organization meeting held after the convention. Edwards succeeds J A Erickson of Clermont, commencing a second term and preparing for a presidential campaign. Halatenson and Groth families attended as luncheon guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
High Class of 1918 Holds Reunion
Elgin High School class of 1918 held a reunion with seven members and families gathering at the Habeger home on Sunday July 2 after a ball game. Attendees included Supt. J. E. B. McCoy and various alumni now located in Cedar Rapids Clermont Chicago St. Paul Marquette and other cities. Members shared news of marriages careers and the plan for future reunions with Harold Greenley slated to host next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Allen Habeger
Sunay
Habeger
Glard
Marquette
J. E B. McCoy
Supt. McCoy
West Branch
Cedar Rapids
Harold Greenley
Clermont
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Falk
Glen ‘Schori
Chicago
Louis Klingman
Rexall
Elgin
Charles Gruver
Georgia Mae Schori
St. Paul
Minn
BE. L. ‘Morris
Maria Falk
Allen Habegerland BE
L, Morris
Fayette County GOP Convention and June Car Trends
The Fayette county Republican convention met in West Union on July 2 with Jim Wilson presiding and Grant Lauer as secretary. Delegates were uninstructed for state auditor Karl Fischer. Henry Hettler won the county supervisor nomination on the third ballot. The resolutions committee endorsed Republican nominees nationally and locally. June car registrations show 70 total with Chevrolets leading. overall stock of cars rises to over 500 in storage amid a year’s decline. Marriage licenses in June 1980s show a drop to seven in 1982, due to state law requiring a five day notice and related factors.
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Fayette County
West Union
Jim Wilson
Illyria Township
Grant Lauer
Karl Fischer
Henry Hettler
Fayette
Hettler
George Scott
Comandte On
FP. G. Lee
County Conventions Draw Busy Saturday in West Union
In West Union a Republican and a Democratic county convention were held Saturday July 2 with nearly all delegates present. Democratic delegates from Pleasant Valley included R. W. Muhlenthaler L. G. Lehman and Chase Capper. The Republican race for supervisor saw Falk Hettler Scott and Smith on ballots with shifting support and final favors to Hettler, who faces Democratic nominee Harry Humphry in the fall. Delegates also heard from King Palmer who shared Chicago convention insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Court House
R. W. Muhlenthaler
L. G. Lehman
Chase Capper
Pleasant Valley
Falk
Hettler
Scott
Smith
Mr. Scott
Falb
Harry Humphry
Arlington
Mr.Humphry
Fayette
Jas. H. Wilson
Illyria
Egaltion
Geo. Hartman
A. J. Luthmer
Oelwein
Carl Ashby
Ocl
Fischer
B. H. Brackin
J. L Phillips
R. PF. Strauch
C. B. Schori
W. C. Follett
E. M. Haug
Mr. Falb
Clermont
Benson Schori Wedding in Clermont Lutheran Church
Carl B. Schori son of Elmer Schori of Elgin and Viola Benson daughter of Ole and Mrs. Benson of Elgin were married July 1 in Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. Gunisten. Attendants were Bess Stohr and Carl Severson. The bride wore white with blue accessories. groom in blue. The couple will reside near Elgin after a small family reception at her parents.
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Carl B. Schori
Elmer Schori
Elgin
Viola Benson
Ole Benson
Clermont
G. Gunisten
Bess Stohr
Elkader
Carl Severton
Eau Claire
Wis
Schori
Elgin High School
Business Sollegy
Cedar Ramse
Fred Griesinger
Lamont
Nels Holm
Reunion near Elgin brings fifty relatives together
Close to fifty relatives gathered at the Hartman home southeast of Elgin on Monday for a family reunion. A big picnic dinner and supper fueled a hearty visit among Elkader families including Reinhart, Katschkowsky, Hockaus, Witt, Bushing, Conrad, and Kniel clans, with some staying longer for visits. Also noted were losses from Israel Shaffer’s sheep killed by dogs, totaling eight dollars so far, plus others mangled. Some attendees traveled to Wisconsin to see the Dells Madison Dollsman house Prairie du Chien before returning Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartman
Elgin
Elkader
J. Reinhart
Henry Reinhart
Jean
Wm. Katschkowsky
Pauling Katschkowsky
Fred
Harold Bennett
Paulina Katechkowsky
Kathryn
Dorothy Hochaus
Hartman Home
Echo
Israel Shaffer
Thunder Does Not Sour Milk Misbelief Debunked
An explanation debunks the idea that thunder causes sour milk. It notes that heat before storms accelerates bacterial activity, leading to souring. The text urges better cooling of milk during warm, stormy periods to prevent spoilage.
G. A. Store Closes for IGA Convention Trip
The 4GA store will be closed all day Thursday, July 14, for an IGA convention and picnic in La Crosse, Wisconsin. E. L. Morrie drove to Rochester, Minnesota, Thursday. Ed Fahey accompanied him to Preston, Minnesota, where he found employment and starts work Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knight and children Garland and Bessie visited Friday afternoon at the C. J. Knic home. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
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la Crosse
Wis
E. L. Morrie
Rochester
Minn
Ed Fahey
Preston
Fred Knight
Garland
Bessie
C. 3
Knic
Echo
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Clara
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G. J. Mosby
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