Fayette county delegates endorse Taylor and Eichendorf for judges
Delegates vote 93 to 73 in Fayette county Republican convention endorsing judges Taylor of Waukon and Eichendorf of McGregor to seek re election. Completes delegations to state convention at Des Moines July 18 and state judicial July 23. J. F. Miller named permanent chairman. Donna Clothier secretary. brief afternoon session held with a few questions and lively interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Taylor
Waukon
Eichendorf
McGregor
Reed
Des Moines
John Falk
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
J. F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
Clermont
Donna Clothier
Wadena
W. Kuster
W. R. Blake
Joyce Appelman
Ed Dugstad
Ad Clermont
Blake
Mr. Falk
J. H. Wilson
Illyria
Leon Layton
Circus Fourth of July in Huebsch Backyard
Nine-year-old Tony Huebsch and younger children staged a penny admission backyard circus in McGregor on the Fourth of July. The star act the dead man’s fall ended with Johnny Hill sustaining a broken arm, but the show continued as planned. Proceeds went to buy a chimpanzee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Huebsch
Freddy
Huebsch
McGregor
Johnny
Wm. Klingman Breaks Both Arms After Farm Fall
Wm. Klingman, working with Arthur Yearous at the Andrew Yearous farm, fell from a hay load on Monday and broke both arms. He tried to break his fall with his hands, which may have prevented more serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Klingman
Arthur Yearous
Andrew Yearous
Card of Thanks From Edward Metzger
Edward Metzger thanks friends and neighbors for the cards and letters received during a recent hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Metzger
Riser Tops Butter Scores in Early 1938 Contest
Ed Riser of Postville led the Iowa Creamery Operators Association with the highest six month butter score in 1938. The group met monthly. ten samples were judged each meeting, and Riser averaged 93.38 points for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Riser
Postville
Iowa Creamery Operators’ Association
Riser
Elgin and Wadena Play On Rough Grounds
Elgin defeated Wadena 14 to 4 in a Sunday game laid out on a temporary grass diamond at Schori's pasture. Errors plagued both teams with Elgin's bats powerful, while Wadena struggled on the muddy field. Next Sunday Elgin visits Waucoma and Wadena hosts Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schori
Elgin
Wadena
Wadens
Cardinals
Waucoma
Sumner
Experiments With New Hybrid Sweet Corn
The Elgin Canning Company contracts fields of a new earlier maturing hybrid sweet corn. H. H. Gilbertson and M. J. Brockhus grow the corn, which is tasseling now and should reach canning maturity in August. Gilbertson notes it is the earliest tasseling he has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
H. H. Gilbertson
M. J. Brockhus
Lengthening Bridge East of Elgin Span Planned
Melvin Bud Boyer reports the board of supervisors plans to add a second 38 foot bridge span east of Elgin. An ice breaker will be installed above the middle pier to guard against spring floods. The project will be let by contract due to costs exceeding $1,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin
Bud) Boyer
Board of Supervisors
Elgin
Quiet Fourth With Firework Ban Notably Silent
The new Iowa law banning fire crackers and fireworks made for a quiet Fourth with many staying home. A number of youths attended the rodeo in Waukon or the Legion celebration at West Union fair grounds, while others missed fireworks as if removing gin from a Tom Collins.
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Iowa
Waukon
Legion
Fair Grounds
West Union
Tom Collins
Community Club Sets Meeting at Evans Cafe
The Elgin Community Club will meet at Evans Cafe next Monday evening likely the last session before summer vacation. The group has considered several proposals this season with several completed, bringing benefits to the community. Officers urge attendance and remind members of the date.
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Elgin Community Club
Evans
West Union wedding ties Hanson and Mason in Elgin
Ellen Hanson and Orlin Mason, both of Elgin, wed at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. George De F. Fisher. Relatives and friends attended. reception, shower, and dance followed at the Elgin opera house.
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Ellen Hanson
Orlin Mason
Elgin
Bethel Presbyterian Church
West Union
George de F. Fisher
Baumgartner
Alma Hanson
Elkader
Howard Mason
Leo. Meyer
Mike
Maid of Honor
Edwin Hanson
Going No Place Fast Is Charge at Fayette Union Picnic
The Fayette County Farmers Union annual picnic at West Union drew a large crowd. Speaker E. L. Kennedy of Kankakee, former national secretary and five-years Washington legislative representative, warned that unemployment sits near 13 million and farm income remains two-thirds of 1929. He urged a farm-market-led remedy to restore employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Republican Central Committee Organized in Fayette County
The Fayette county republican central committee held an organization meeting after the general convention. Officers for two years: R. P. Strauch of Elgin as chairman, Mrs. Gee of Platt Oelwein as vice-chairman, Mrs. Elgi Wooldridge of Fayette as secretary, J. F. Miller of Clermont as treasurer. An executive committee will include three appointees: W. H. Antis of West Union, R. V. Lucas of Oelwein, and Mrs. Hoyt Young of Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Republican Central Committee
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
West Union
R. V. Lucas
Oelwein
Fenton Organizes Elgin Farmers Locker Co op
Mr Fenton of Vinton leads efforts in Elgin to form a Farmers Cooperative cold storage locker system. He signs up the manager and directors Tuesday evening and plans a two week canvass of the farm area and Elgin residents. The plant will house about 400 lockers and reflects growing use of such facilities in Iowa and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Vinton
Elgin
Farmers’ Cooperative
Farm Co-Op
Iowa
Right-of-Way Rules and Common-Sense Driving
Advice on courtesy and safety in right-of-way situations emphasizes that health matters outweigh being right. The piece notes vehicles approaching at right angles grant priority to the car on the right, while readers should rely on common sense to avoid court disputes.
Echo Report Recaps Notable Local Events
In the Echo, residents read brief summaries of recent happenings, including community meetings, weather outlooks, and upcoming town activities. Officials urge residents to participate and stay informed about local developments.
Benson and Talle Campaign Expenditures Noted
C. A. Benson of Elkader, unsuccessful Republican candidate for State Secretary of Agriculture, spent 42 dollars in the June primary, with his expense account filed in Des Moines. H. O. Talle of Decorah spent 9.54 dollars in his bid for Congress in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Benson
Elkader
State Secretary of Agriculture
Des Moines
H. O. Talle
Decorah
Democrats Hold Peaceful County Convention in Hawkeye
The Democratic county convention in West Union reported no inter party friction. Delegates nominated H. A. Sweigard for county auditor to challenge Republican John H. Cline and Dr W E Walsh for coroner. No candidate was named for treasurer. A full delegation was chosen for the state convention in Des Moines July 25 and district judicial convention delegates were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
H. A. Sweigard
Hawkeye
John H. Cline
W. E. Walsh
Wood
Wadena
Will Knox
Des Moines
C. B. Schori
Chas
Capper
W. C. Follett
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Elgin
Geo
Rounds
B. L. Crane
Clermont
Hans Grether
Samuel Mosby
Court House
Glass Removed from Arm After Forty Year Wait
Mrs J M Shaffer recalled her doctor removed a triangular piece of glass from her elbow after about 38 years in the arm. She fell on a lamp chimney as a child and two prior extractions had occurred. the third piece began troubling her recently. The fragment stayed in place near the original entry point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Shaffer
Aga
Rebuilds Deserted Home In West Elgin By J A Boleyn
J A Boleyn who bought the Moore property in West Elgin is making extensive repairs to convert the deserted house into a comfortable home. The building stood empty for years with broken windows but the frame remains sound. Neighbors praise his enterprise and he has not stated whether he will occupy or rent it. A funeral notice from West Bend for three months old Loren Bruellman prompted a local gathering. Several locals joined a Fourth of July picnic in Cedar Rapids and Center Point after visiting relatives. Erma Grether of Iowa City and Joe Schneider of Clinton visited the area over the weekend.
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J. A. Boleyn
Moore
West Elgin
Boleyn
Lawrence Butikofer
Larry
Ern Lerch
Arthur Friederich
Albert Lee
Will Friederich
Freddie Friederich
Ben Butikofer
Elsie Butikofer
Herman Schupbach
West Bend
Loren Bruellman
Ernest Bruellman
S. K. Langsdale
S. A. Douglas
Cedar Rapids
Center Post
Erma Grether
Iowa City
Joe Schneider
Clinton
Hans Grether
Mrs Hughes To Embark On World Tour From New York
Mrs F W Hughes of Elgin and Olga Schroeder of North Tonawanda plan a July 9 departure from New York aboard the M V Britannic for a round the world trip. They will visit France England Norway Sweden Germany Italy Egypt Arabia India Australia and Honolulu, with a three week stay at Uppsala Sweden. Schroeder will lecture on return. Hughes will write sketches for publication.
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F. W. Hughes
Elgin
Olga Schroeder
North Tonawanda
N. Y
New York
M. V. Britannic
Los Angeles
Calif
Matsonia
France
England
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Italy
Egypt
Arabia
India
Australia
Honolulu
Uppsala
Chadwick
Chicago
Miss Schroeder
Oswald Straud
Waverly
Elgin Community Club to Stage 3 Act Musical
The Elgin Community Club announces a two night three act musical variety show at the Elgin opera house on July 14 and 15. Cast selections begin this week with about 1000 local performers. Shows run two hours each night featuring singing dancing and multiple surprises for hometown audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Frome Midi
Icity
Iwiil:ee
Elgin Opera House
Elgin Community
West Union Couple Seeks Diagnosis in Rochester
Mr and Mrs Harry Humphry of West Union and Mr and Mrs Chris Wenger traveled to Rochester Minnesota Sunday for Mrs Wenger to be examined at St Marys hospital. Mrs Wenger has been ill for weeks and seeks experts to find the cause while her sister remains with her. Details on her condition were unavailable. The Reusser house, tenanted by the Ern Baumgartner family, is being reshingled with composition shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Humphry
West Union
Chris Wenger
Rochester
Minn
Wenger
St. Mary's Hospital
Ern Baumgartner
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Geo. Howard
Elgin-Brainard Road
Gettysburg
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T West Union
Helen Muehlethaler
Elsie Dons
Forest Park
Ill
Marion Lehman
St. Paul, Minn
Lorraine Haas
Mary Baechler
Isabelle Wenger
Louise Baumgartner
Evelyn Johnson
Louise, Hackmann
Gladys Yearous
Tell 'Am
Benson
Atlantic
U.S Mint
San Francisco
Mississippi
St. Louis
Benjamin Pig Han
Dan
Esac F. Hayes Salls
President Lincoln
Potomac
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
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