June Butter Production Gains at Elgin Dairy in June
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company reports a rise in June output from 70,994 pounds last year to 73,110 pounds this year. Weekly production peaks reached 290 tubs, with total butterfat purchases for June at 58,742 pounds and producer checks totaling $20,685.47 across 807 payments. Lew Meyer of Eldorado led producers with 702.2 pounds butterfat, earning nearly $250.00.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy. ‘Co
Lew Meyer
Eldorado
Echo Mailing List Update and Reader Welcoming Note
The Echo announces a corrected mailing list for last week and asks readers to verify their date on the mail. It notes payments prior to the correction and welcomes new readers while thanking those who updated their dates for 1938 and inviting others to call the office. your tag will indicate applicability.
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Mail Echo
the Echo
More Paint Improves Center St Appearance This Week
Chas Capper redecorated his hatchery front and H D Yack repainted Falb's garage interior this week. H W Falb also had his store’s interior painted in white with black trim, marking a notable improvement. A better paint job along the row could enhance homecoming aesthetics and unsightly signs could be removed without harming town looks.
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Chas, Capper
H. D. Yack
Falb
H. W. Falb
Elgin Band Program Set for Thursday Park Stand
Elgin's band will present a program at the park band stand this Thursday evening July 22. The lineup includes Gateway City March King Salute to Washington March Keifer Children's March Songs of the Youngsters Sing Goldman University of Kansas March Richards Alphine Sunset Vaive Romantique in King Hosta of Freedom March King Cheerio March Goldman Westerner March Richards Vathoue March Keifer The Star Spangled Banner.
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Elgin
Park
Gateway City
King
Washington
Keifer
Goldman University of Kansas
Richards
Alphine Sunset
Cheerio
Goldman Westerner
Vathoue
Kifer
Ladies' Aid Meeting at St. Pauls M E Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Pauls M E church will meet in the church parlors this Thursday afternoon. Mrs Franc DeSart will conduct the devotional and lunch will be served by Mrs R V Brandt, Mrs N H Bakeman, Mrs Herbert Dummermuth, Mrs F Reichert and Della Chapman. Gale bills at the Echo office.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Franc DeSart
R. V. Brandt
N. H. Bakeman
Herbert Dummermuth
F. Reichert
Della Chapman
Relief List Shrinks in Fayette County Supervisors Say
The relief client list in Fayette county is reduced as names published by the supervisors last week shrink the numbers. Several entries remain under review with unemployment class concerns. officials note most able bodied men can find work if they look in the right places.
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Fayette County
Army Worms Marching Through Iowa Fields
Army worms have been reported across northeast Iowa with farmers noting them in small grain fields but not yet causing major damage. Monitor fields in the next two to three weeks and act promptly if norms rise. Ernest Holzer reports oats north of town showing worm activity. call the county agent for battle guidance.
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Iowa
Ernest Holzer
Corn Outlook Brightens Iowa Harvest Prospects
Iowa remains the nation’s top agricultural state with indications of a record corn yield of 44 to 45 bushels per acre on about 11 million acres, potentially nearing a half-billion bushels. Entomologist Dr. George C. Decker reports grasshopper control efforts reducing the crop threat as wartime conditions persist.
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Towa
Carl
Iowa
George C. Decker
Rain Needed But Corn Not Suffering
Iowa farmers say rainfall would help most sections though urgency is mild as small grain is soon cut. Cool week with light showers could improve crops after last week’s hail and wind storms harmed fields. Northeast Iowa reports adequate moisture and prospects for a record corn crop as tasseling progresses over the next four weeks.
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Iowa
Short handed Echo to publish with two staffers next week
The Echo notes staff shortages as Kathryn and Margaret Strauch attend a Clear Lake Girl Scout camp. Advertisers urged to submit copy a day early and news contributors to hand items in by Monday noon. Marion Dorcas Society hosts an ice cream social at the church parlors, and the Postville band concert is Sunday at 8.
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Echo Force
Kathryn
Margaret Strauch
Clear ‘Lake
Marion Dorcas Society
Postville
Dorcas Society
Highland Lutheran Church
Herman Scholen
Elgin
L. S. Hutchinson
Leo
Spillville
West Union
Dor Its Own Paving Lifts St Olaf Iowa
St Olaf, a small Iowa town, funded and built two paving blocks with local labor to avoid higher costs for property owners. The council kept taxes steady, and residents saw mud on main street vanish as blocks expanded, financed from the town fund with minimal debt. Jean Piccard then launched a hydrogen balloon flight from Rochester to Lansing, landing early morning after a 110 mile journey in a bathtub gondola, calling the test flight a success.
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St. Olaf Dor
Lansing
St. Olaf
Iowa
Jean Piccard
Rochester
Minn
Piccard
Rati]dordad
Drivers Should Signal Intention In Revised Motor Laws
The article outlines proper left side hand signals for left turns, right turns, and stops or slowdowns under new motor vehicle laws. Signals must be continuous for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping, and drivers should learn the right signal to avoid damages or fines. A copy of the law is available at the county treasurer’s office.
Roy Kimball Dies Suddenly On Farm Work
Roy Kimball died suddenly last Friday while at work on his farm after going to the hay mow to clear hay. He collapsed moments after reaching the mow and was found at supper time about a half hour after family last saw him. Death attributed to heart trouble he had long suffered. His life sketch appears inside the Echo this week. L L Kiple joins John Falk & Sons as Chevrolet representative covering territory east and south of Elgin. started a week ago. Mr and Mrs Laverne Kiple of Toledo Ohio were dinner guests in the James Yearous home Tuesday.
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Roy Kimball
Mr. Kimball
The
Echo
L. L. Kiple
John Falk & Sons
Elgin
Chevrolet
Laverne Kiple
Toledo
Ohio
James
Pension List Grows in Iowa With June Additions
One thousand six hundred eighty six individuals were added to the Iowa old age pension list in June bringing total recipients to 38,558. Deaths caused the largest withdrawals with 237. Over ten thousand applications remain under boards for investigation, being processed at about 2600 monthly. County tallies include Fayette 487 Clayton 318 Allamakee 255 Winnebago 140 Buchanan 290 Delaware 240 Bremer 213.
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Iowa
Fayette County
Clayton
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Buchanan
Delaware
Bremer
Legionaire Editor Criticizes Governor Kraschel over Veterans
Frank Miles, editor of the Town Legionaire, denounces Gov Kraschel for not giving veterans a square deal. He cites 92,000 veterans in the state and a male population of 410,000, arguing veterans deserve over 22 percent of public job appointments. Miles notes Kraschel made 86 direct appointments, with 15 or 17 percent veterans, and 42 reappointments.
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Frank Miles
Legionaire
Kraschel
Miles
Towa
To Harvest With Combine Near Brainard
John Falk plans to harvest grain this weekend using a combine on the former John Burke place near Brainard. Neighbors will watch as the machine owned by M. M. Cooney of West Union harvests and threshes as it travels, saving labor. A brief want ad is noted for selling or buying.
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John Falk
John Burke
Brainard
Falk
M. M. Cooney
West Union
Advice For Autoists Watch for Children On Roads
Four thousand children died last year in traffic accidents as thoughtless youngsters dash into highways. Drivers are urged to protect others as well as themselves by remaining vigilant and watching for children. This call to action comes from a Register Open Forum urging safer driving practices.
Homecoming invitations prompt Elgin attendance drive
Publicity committee invites hundreds of former Elgin residents to homecoming events in Wadena. Dawson pitched well for Elgin in a 6 to 2 win over neighbors, fanning 15 and allowing eight hits. Box score lists many invitees and party sizes, with several responses confirming attendance.
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Elgin
Wadena
Dawson
Timm
Herrling
Resch
Lman
Fred
Mason
Cedar Rapids
Geo. L
Miller
Pepin
Wis
Earl Jacquette
Clayton
Sam Hofer
Postville
Paul
Boies Capper
W. J. Cooley Timm
Iowa City
Try
Waucoma
Minn
E. A. Weibel
Waterloo
J. Wadena
Alpha
W. Lehman
la Porte City
C. Volga City
West Union
Blockhus
Blooming Prairie
Hawkeya
Sumner
E. J. Halverson
Chisago City
F. IL. Sires
Cedar Falls
Frank Shipton
Alta Vista
Fred Thonen
Whiting
Kansas
John Nevens
Winnetoon
Nebr
Patchwork road markers on Primacy 172 highway
Residents report bright cloth markers along the center of the Ames to Clermont stretch as surveyors note needed repairs. A contract for resurfacing was let at Ames and work on the Elgin Clermont branch highway, known as primacy 172, may begin soon. The route carries heavy traffic and patching is needed. paving could come later.
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Here
Clermont
Ames
Elgin-Clermont Branch
Radio Players Coming To Elgin Next Week
Elgin will host a three day engagement by the Little Ole Radio artists starting Monday July 26 under canvas. The group, heard on WKBH this past winter, promises entertaining performances across their three shows during the stay.
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Elgin
WKBH
Death of Enos Howard Near Elgin Farm
Enos Howard died early Wednesday morning on a farm south of Elgin near the Pleasant Valley Ilyria line. He had been ill for some time and was WB years old. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 o clock in the Llyria church.
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Enos Howard
Elgin
Pleasant Valley
Ilyria
Llyria
Bunting Family Visits In Town This Week
Mr and Mrs Orville Bunting and their Janesville daughter visited from Thursday to Sunday staying with his mother Mrs Emma Bunting.
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Orville Bunting
Janesville, Town
Emma Bunting
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