Elgin Drops From First Place In Tight League Race
Fort Atkinson routed Elgin to push the Cardinals into second place as Waucoma leads by one game. Clermont and Artington close behind. seven teams in contention. Fort’s Bulgren pitched a three hit game as Elgin errors marred the defense. Next week’s schedule features St. Lucas at Elgin and Clermont at Waucoma.
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Fort Atkinson
Elgin
Cardinals
Waucoma
Clermont
Artington
Bulgren
Fort
Pinch
Aegchliman
Atkinson Abrhe Leibolt
Hinwalter
Cy O
Oy Summers
Winn
Einwalter
Leunberger
H. Ibn
Reisner
Elgin Seconds Triumph In 7 5 Local Tilt
The Elgin seconds beat Brainard 7 to 5 at Elgin park. Gehring and Grether paired as pitchers while Nutting and Bishop handled Brainard. A sole highlight noted was Clive Helma's home run for Elgin.
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Elgin
Brainard
Elgin Ball Park
Gehring
Grether
Nutting
Bishop
Clive Helma
Alfalfa Farming Yields 56 Loads From 15 Acres
Harold Opsard of east of Elgin reports alfalfa as highly profitable. He harvested four loads from a 15 acre field last year and 56 big loads this year after applying barnyard fertilizer. He typically cuts three times with two more cuttings possible this season. He believes recent heat did not greatly affect grain and expects a good yield.
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Harold Opsard
East of Elgin
Mr. Opland
Odd Fellows Notice of Monday Evening Meeting
An important Odd Fellows meeting is scheduled for next Monday evening. Attendance is urged, with food provided. By order of the Noble Grand.
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Nobla Grand
Elgin Begins Marking Its Primary Road With Stop Signs
State road crews arrived in Elgin last Thursday to place stop signs along the new primary road and other directional signs. Road numbers are not yet posted. The primary begins at the Furniture Store corner, runs to Main Street hotel corner, then follows the former county road to Clermont to meet No 18 at the Paulson garage corner. Traffic rules shift. primary road has precedence over all.
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Elgin
Furniture Store
Main Street
Clermont
Paulson Garage
Petty Thievery Strikes Klingman Jewelry Box
A Sunday intrusion into Mrs. Louis Klingman’s home during their absence from the Fort Atkinson area led to the theft of several rings a cameo brooch and other small items. A small cash sum was taken though about fifteen dollars and church money left behind. The thief’s familiarity with the residence suggests an experienced job and eventual legal consequences are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Klingman
One House to Make Two for Klingman Family
Mr and Mrs C L Klingman of Highland tore down their home and will rebuild on the old farm. They plan two small houses on the home farm one for themselves and the other for Mr and Mrs Carroll Klingman and family who farm the place. They chose not to retire to town and will stay near longtime neighbors and familiar surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Klingman
Highland
Carroll Klingman
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting at Elgin School
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday evening July 22 at the Elgin School auditorium. The program includes a duet by Esther Kiple and Eda Zurbriggen, a stunt by Hazel Frieden and Alvina Frieden, a playlet by 4-H Club Girls, a reading by Eva Mae Frieden, and a talk by County Agent Lodwick. Afterward, lunch of ice cream and cookies will be served. Lehman's Hardware advertises second-hand kitchen stoves and Perfection all stoves for sale at low prices.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin
Esther Kiple
Eda Zurbriggen
Edith Frieden
Hazel Frieden
Alvina Frieden
Eva Mae Frieden
Talk
Lodwick
Ica Craam
Ssle
Lehman's
Wedded at St. Pauls in Elgin Bride and Groom Wed
Mina Expestine Schori of Elgin married Arthur G. Herrling of Wadena in a St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal ceremony officiated by Ray J. Snyder. The couple left for a ten day trip to Chicago, Detroit, and Canada after a three course breakfast reception.
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St. Paul’s Methodist Episcoe Church
Mina Expestine Schori
Elgin
Arthur G. Herling
Wadena
Ray
J. J. Snyder
Geraldine Schori
Wos
Frank Kiple
Louis Klingman
Robert Bigger
Lewis Thoma
Betty Alice Schori
Gerald Schori
Elizabeth Kuster
Correctionville
Chicago
Detroit
Canada
L C A Sponsor Band Benefit At Local Park
The L C A sponsors a band benefit on Thursday evening starting at 5 0 clock p m. Sandwiches coffee doughnuts ice cream and cake will be served throughout the evening. If weather permits the event is at the park otherwise in the town hall. A stand will offer candy popcorn and cold punch. Every penny over expenses goes to the band boys for new music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J the L. C. A
Aged Lady Breaks Hip at West Union Reunion
Grandma Bigler of Wadena slipped from an uneven chair at a family reunion in West Union and broke her hip. She was taken to the Herve Robbins home for care after the accident.
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Grandma Bigler
Wadena
West Union
Mrs. Bigler
Herve Robbins
Seven Arrests over Obscene Language at Oelwein Circus
Fay county court records report seven spectators arrested near Hagenbeck Wallace circus in Oelwein for obscene language. Harris of Phoenix and Short of Cincinnati pleaded guilty before Judge Jay Cook, fined 10 dollars and costs, due to a card game loss. they face four days in county jail for nonpayment. Auto licenses rise in 1980 counts, with 8,005 registrations through July 13, while many cars are stored to dodge fees amid unemployment. Recent marriage licenses include Herrling to Schori, Clark to Belding, Wettergrin to Dahlin, Hageman to Jacobs, and Fails to Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlyse Harris
Pheo
Arizona
Charles Short
Cincinnati
Ohio
Oelwein
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Jay Cook
Supreme Court
F. G. Lee
Arthur George Herrling
Wadena
Ernestine E. Schori
Elgin
James P. Clark
Iowa City
Arlene F. Belding
Waucoma
Sydney W. Wettergrin
Ann Dahlin
Minneapolis
John T. Hageman
St. Lucas
Elizabeth Jacobs
Gerald Fails
Waverly
Velenda
Miller
Hot Weather Brings Horse Losses Across Region
The past week of extreme heat hit both people and animals. Three farmers, Fred Rothlisberger & Son, Lawrence Gehring, and Wm. Probert, suffered the loss of valuable horses including a registered Percheron mare with a two week old colt. Nearby Clermont grading crews reportedly lost several mules, and Chas. Pulfer of Elkader and Kenneth Mark also reported horse losses. All cases attributed to the excessive heat.
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Middle West
Fred Rothlisberger & Son
Lawrence Gehring
Wm. Probert
Clermont
Chas
Pulfer
Elkader
Sunday
Kenneth Mark
Band Stand Dedication Tonight in Elgin Park
The band stand dedication and bridge completion update underway in Elgin. Steel for the Otter Creek bridge arrived from Clinton Bridge Co. of Clinton Iowa and Olson Construction Co. of Waterloo in place, with a twelve man crew expected by week end. Dedication set for Thursday evening July 17 featuring a five band program and vocal solos plus a brass duet. A benefit social by L.G.C.A. runs concurrently.
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Otter Creek
Clinton Bridge, Co
Clinton
Iowa
Olson Construction Co
Waterloo
Elgin's Park
Kiefers
J. J. Snyder
Les
Frank Capper Stein
C. O. Christ
G. J. Mosby
Gerald Schori
Six Birthdays Celebrated at Kruger Home
A large gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kruger’s home on Sunday July 13 marked an unusual event six birthdays celebrated together. Honorees included Edwin Kruger Kathryn Kruger Kenton Kruger Mrs Emil Petratz Wilfred Potratz and Hinckon Lormer. Families from Sumner attended and a cafeteria dinner followed with games and visiting.
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Otto Kruger
Edwin Kruger
Kathryn
Kenton Kruger
Emil Petratz
Wilfred Ppabenbin
Hinckon Lormer
Ise Paris
Jong
Emil Potratz
Albert Potratz
Wilfred Potratz
Adam
Monica Potratz
Sumner
Why Leave Home A Fox Movietone Musical Comedy at Elgin
Laughs and songs fill the Elgin Opera House as Why Leave Home premieres Sunday and Monday July 20 and 21. Fox Movietone presents the funniest all talking singing and dancing film of the year with tunes Look What You've Done to Me and Doing the Boom Boom by Conrad Mitchell and Gottler. The production features an unusual cabaret interior with spectacular effects.
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Elgin Opera House
Fox Movietone Studios
Conrad
Mitchell
Gottler
Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club Chooses County Fair Team
The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club held its last meeting July 8 at leader Mrs. Kittleson’s home. Elizabeth McMillan and Elizabeth Jacob were chosen to represent Pleasant Valley township at the county fair. Helen Baechler won Fayette county health contest and will compete at the state fair. The next meeting is an all day event July 24 hosted by Eva Mae and Alvina Frieden.
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Kittleson
Elizabeth McMillan
Elizabeth Jacob
Pleasant Valley Township
Helen Baechler
Fayette County
Eva Mae
Alvina Frieden
Casten Murder Trial Postponed to August Twenty Fifth
The trial of Mrs Walter Casten on murder charges, slated for Decorah district court on Monday July 7, is deferred to August 25 by Judge Taylor the order cites that farmers are too busy to serve on jury.
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Walter Casten
Decorah
Taylor
Supervisors Inspect Road South of Elgin
Supervisors Leverton Lauer and Humphry with County Engineer Finch visited last Friday to review the newly graded road south of Elgin completed by Clear Lake Construction Co. They declined to say if the job met requirements. Finch advised graveling only after settlement and instructed Patrolman Fahe to maintain the stretch until it can be graveled.
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Leverton, Lauer and Humphry
Finch
Elgin
Clear Lake Construction Co
Echo
Fahe
Mr and Mrs Frad Nydegger Arrived in Town
Mr and Mrs Nydegger arrived in town amid quiet fanfare, expected to attend a local gathering. The couple’s presence drew greetings from residents and extended families at the station.
Fourth National Radio Audition Opens Scholarships And Cash
The Atwater Kent Foundation of Philadelphia announces the Fourth National Radio Audition with $26 000 in cash awards and a year’s scholarship at top American conservatories. In prior contests over 150 000 youths competed. Victor T Young of Upper Iowa University returns as local chairman, inviting interested applicants to request literature and entry blanks from national headquarters in Washington DC.
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Atwater Kent Foundation
Philadelphia
Ones Arothaers
Victor T. Young
School of Music
Upper Iowa University
Washington, DC
Clayton County Buys 10 Road Outfits
Clayton County supervisors purchase ten motorized road outfits each with a crawler tractor around twenty horsepower and a seating grader. One operator per outfit should maintain fifty to sixty miles of earth or gravel roads, with potential use on scraper or light grading. Engineer Ed Hahn says the move will improve maintenance on 500 to 600 miles of secondary roads and reduce costs, shifting about half of township roads to motor powered equipment and replacing horse drawn drags.
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County Board of Superviors
Ed Hahn
Clayton County
Clayton Co. Register
Burly Bancroft Stars in Ladies Love Brutes at Elgin
George Bancroft known for burly humor appears in Paramount release Ladies Love Brutes at the Elgin Opera House Friday and Saturday July 18 and 19. He plays a steel worker who rises to business success and attempts to crash the 400 with surprising results.
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George Bancroft
Paramount
Elgin Opera House
Zoe Akins
Sarah and Son
Bancroft
Bargains in Second Hand Gas and Oil Stoves
Lehman’s Hardware in Elgin advertises real bargains on second-hand gas and oil stoves offering affordable options for buyers seeking usable household appliances.
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Lehman’s Hardware
Elgin
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Eilgin
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting
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Eran
A. G. Herrling
Herrling
Alemite
Lofsteen
Elgin Park
Fayette County Court News
FOX
Rappy
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