Waucoma Bunches Edge Cardinals in League Tilt
Waucoma’s Dee Belding shut down Elgin as the Cardinals dropped their first game. Elgin tallied 11 hits to Waucoma’s 8. Pinch fanned 12 to Belding’s 8. Hitting leaders Johnson and Kregel with three apiece, Elgin’s timing doomed their offense while Waucoma capitalized on early breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waucoma
Dee Belding
Elgin Sandsy
Elgin
Belding
Johnson
Kregel
Pinch
B. Balk
Kiple
Christ, Blank, Niewehner
Beorer
Berndt
Fayette
Wedding Invitations For Mina Schor And Arthur Herrling
Local invitations announce the marriage of Mina Simentine Schor of Elgin and Arthur G. Herrling of Wadena to be held today at noon at St. Paul’s M E Church. Mr and Mrs Paul Dean of Waukegan visited and their daughters Norma and Margaret stayed longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Simentine Schor
Elgin
Arthur G. Herrling
Wadena
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Paul Dean
Waukegen, al
T. W. Dean
Norma
Margaret
Fourth of July arrests tied to intoxicants in Iowa county
Craig Alcock of Frederika and Byron Henton Briggs of West Union faced charges after the Fourth of July celebrations. Alcock waived a preliminary hearing, was bound over to the September Grand Jury, and posted a $1000 bond. Briggs pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a $25 fine plus costs, remaining jailed for lack of funds. E W Kelly of West Union pleaded guilty to intoxication and received a $50 fine plus costs. A correction note apologizes for a prior misreport regarding Rush of West Union and the amount of alcohol found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Alcock
Frederika
Iowa
Byron Henton
Ray Rum
Liberty
Briggs
West Union
J.E. Fitch
Kelly
Rush
Casten Case Opens in Locust Murder Trial
The trial of Mrs. Adelia Caster charged with murdering her 14 year old daughter Romelda began Monday in Decorah. Judge Taylor presides with County Attorney Shea assisted by Frank Sayre and E H Hetey. Defense by C N Houck F A O Connor and W A Smith. A large jury panel was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Caster
Romelda
Locust
Taylor
Shea
Frank Sayre
Decorah
E. H. Hetey
West Union
W. A. Smith
Dubuque
All Crops Look Fine and Farm Visit Arrangements
All crops look fine with corn four feet high and nearly finished with final plowing. Small grains look good though oats and barley run a bit rank. the oats should be ready to harvest early next week. Weather suggests a good crop year but prices remain uncertain. Rev Theo Dong and family from Lake Forest Illinois visit the Muehlethaler and Rose homes. Dona and son plan to return next Monday while Mrs Dons and daughters stay longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Dong
Lake Forest
F. C
Rose Muehlethaler
Dona
Frederick
Dons
Elsie
Joan
Steers Die After Drinking Chlorate Solution
A farm incident reports Wade Thompson’s pasture mishap where eight steers, about 1,000 pounds each, died after knock-off barrel lids allowed a sodium chlorate solution mixed with creek water to be consumed. One steer died later. a survivor showed stupor. Thompson blames haste and urges caution to other farmers using chlorate for weed control. The piece also promotes a regional national park idea and local fundraising for Elgin residents to join the Sumner Gazette effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Wade
Local farmer family hides hard times spending
A nearby farmer family near Elgin reportedly spent four weeks away from home each night, traveling 15 to over 100 miles, hiring extra help and paying for luxuries like shows. A local man criticizes the family for spending during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ice Cream Social Planned With Band Benefit at Elgin Park
The Ladies' Cemetery Association schedules an ice cream social during the regular band concert at Elgin Park on Thursday evening, July 17. The event aims to raise funds for the band and invites broad patronage from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Elgin Park
Parences Taylor and Bichendorff Nominated at Calmar Convention
At the Republican district judicial convention in Calmar last Thursday Judges Taylor of Waukon and headorf of McGregor were nominated by acclamation to succeed themselves. The vote narrows 40 to 31 as Cooney supporters withdraw. Six counties form the district Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard and Winneshiek sent delegates. Seventy one of seventy two delegates attended with W R Blake and R P Strauch noted as local reps. Marion township in Clayton county did not send a delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
Taylor
Waukon
Headorf
McGregor
Mar- Hn M. Cooney
Cooney
Judice
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton | Fayette
Howard
Wick
Gular Old Strong
Illyria
W. R. Blake
Clermont Township
R. P. Strauch
Pleasant Valley
Marion Township
Clayton County
June C T A 4 dairy test shows high milk and butterfat
June report records 26 herds testing 360 cows with 314 yielding milk and 38 dry. Average 714 pounds milk and 29.9 pounds butterfat across all cows. Ten high herds list includes Mik B F Oto Koester Max Grafenberg Sohn Matthews and others with top butterfat and milk yields. Rest periods advised 6 to 8 weeks before freshening. cows to fresh in September should dry in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mik
B. F
Oto Koester
Max Grafenberg
Pbg
Sohn Matthews
Grj
W. Gross
Ed Tacobson
L. Appelman
Tom Hanson
Em Bolzer
Max Graf
O. Koester
Jersey
Guernsey
Earl Kipie
Susie
G. G. Anderson
Lil
Pleasant Valley 4-H Girls Elect New Officers
Pleasant Valley 4-H club held a July meeting at the Baechler home. County leader Miss Brainard helped organize the club and the Happy-Go-Lucky name was chosen. Officers elected were President Marie Erhardt, Vice-President Helen Baechler, Secretary Clara Baechler, Treasurer Lillian Jacob, Reporter Alyina Frieden. Next meeting set for July 8 at Mrs. Kittleson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Helen
Clara Baechler
Ice Card Warning From H W Falk Elgin
Notice warns ice users to check their ice card for depletion and purchase new before delivery. The policy demands cash in advance and keeping food outside the ice chamber. Repeated violations may result in lost ice delivery from H W Falk in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H, W
Falk
Elgin
Plan Dedication of Band Stand This July
Next Thursday evening July 17 plans call for the band stand dedication with committee arrangements underway. Note the later date Thursday July 27 for the event. A. M. Weibel and sons with Mrs. Don Yagel and Mrs. Frank Greenley traveled to Elkader Sunday for the Moser reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Weibel
Don Yagel
Frank Greenley
Elkader
Moser
Warning on Frost brothers traveling grocery salesmen
County Attorney G. B. Richter warns Allamakee county residents to withhold payment when four Frost brothers arrive with grocery orders. A Goepel of Waykon paid 26.10 for groceries never delivered. The Menke Grocery Co. denies records of the order and vows to investigate. Burns detective agency reports many similar complaints. Beware of the Frosts and demand goods before paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atorney
G. B. Richter
Allamakee County
Frost
Clifford Frost
Menke Grocery Co
Kansas City
Frank Goepel
Waykon
Goepel
Richter
Des Moines
Burns Detective Agency
Iowa
Waukon R, & S
Elgin Iowa Council Minutes July 7 1980
Elgin Iowa council met in regular session with mayor and all councilmen present. Unanimous bills approved including Central States Power Light Corp and various vendors for light pumping labor and services. Budget estimates for 1931 discussed and a new town waterworks pump purchase debated. Adjournment motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Town Hall
Central States Power & Light Corp. Light Hall
Central States Power & Light Corp
Schori & Kuster Lbr. Co
Harrington
Wm. Baumgartner
John Grimm
I. L. Harrington
Elgin Echo
Henry Topp
C. D. Christ
Mike Adrian
T. W. Dean
Fred Gehring
Torkelson Bros
L. G. Lehman
C. J. Harrington
Bean Pack Started Monday At Elgin Cannery
The Elgin Canning Company began the 1930 bean pack on Monday, receiving enough to operate the machinery and hire staff. Rain Tuesday halted deliveries, and fair weather is now needed to harvest the crop as damp beans cause rust and prevent field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
Northeastern Iowa Picnic Sets First Park Association Meet
Residents of Elgin and nearby towns join the first annual picnic of the Northeastern Iowa National Park association to be held Friday July 18 at Bellevue State Park on the Mississippi River. Main speaker will be F D Letts with other dignitaries invited. Families provide their own dinner. Bellevue will supply coffee cream sugar and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Towa National Park
Bellevue State Park
Bellevue
Towa
Mississippi River
National Park Association
Mississippi River National Park
Mississippi
Oak Lodge
F.D. Letts
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa State Iativation
Dan Turter
Fred “Higeman
Park
Ilinois
Lytle Construction Paves Multiple Hills Near Clermont
The Lytle Construction Co completed paving into Postville last Tuesday and a gap at Luana on Wednesday. By Thursday the crew moved to Clermont to begin paving the Larrabee hill and then the Miller hill south of town. They estimate three weeks for the Larrabee hill to cure before paving the gap to Williams corner. In the past week they laid a little over a mile of road, praised as extra fast work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytle Construction Co
Postville
Luana
Clermont
Larrabee Hill
Miller Hill
Williams Corner
The Hoys Shower Arthur Herrling Becomes Benedict
A belated wedding shower for Arthur Herrling was staged Monday evening in Rubel's Hollow with friends from Wadena Fayette West Union Clermont and Elgin attending. About sixty guests attended and the guest list could not be published this week due to space limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herrling
Benedict
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cardinals
Waucoma Buttoses
Atkinson
Hawkeye
St. Lucas
Arlington
Ft, Atkinson
Waucome
Waucoma Eet
Fort Atkinson
Fayette County Court News
MR. Rush
Sumner Gazette
G. H. Falk
Towa, I
LC. A
Parences Taylor
Bichendorf
Alvin Thoreson
Teater
Council Proceedings
Maquoketa
St. Donatus
the Hoys
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!