High Team Meets Weather Delay Then Loss at West Union
Elgin baseball edged by West Union 7 to 3 after a rain stoppage. Kiple pitched the remainder after six runs in the second, Klingman returned to lineup and contributed a homer and solid play. Widespread league results note Clermont over Westgate, Arlington over Postville, Hawkeye over Volga City, with next games set for Sunday.
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West Union
Wast Union
Topp
Kiple
Klingman
Christ
Laula Klingman
Elgin
Gruver
McKeever
Fennell
Rid Ginsacock
Rush
Brown
Gleasing
Glasscock
Christie
Clermont
Westgate
Arlington
Postville
Hawkeye
Volga City
Rigin
Wm Pet
Deeers
Woat Union
Kies & Postville
Wreereae
Hlgin Srthe Oy
Odd Fellows Picnic Association to Meet in Postville
The newly organized Odd Fellows Picnic Association of NE Iowa schedules its first outing in Postville on Friday August 1 featuring a street parade a 47 piece O O F Band from Decorah the Home String Orchestra from Mason City a park picnic dinner addresses by Grand Lodge officers street sports contests a big evening dance and general public invitation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E Town
Postville
Odd Fellows’ Picnic Association
N. E. Iowa
Odd Fellows
O. F. Band of
Decorah
Mason City
Grand Lodge
Baptist Church Notes July Services Week Schedule
Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. English. Tuesday July 23 at 8 p.m. Prof J Heinrich to speak but delayed by grandchild's death from Tadda visit. Wednesday July 30 4 p.m. meeting at Brainard. Thursday July 31 8 p.m. prayer meeting. Friday August 1 1:30 p.m. Bible school for children up to age 46. attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich
Tadda
Brainard
Belle Creek Club Holds Annu al Meeting At Home
Belle Creek Community Club held its annual meeting at the home of Mrs Auns Heck on a Wednesday. Mrs Laura Sands and Mrs Lola Yearous gave readings and a luncheon was served. Delwin C G W shopmen will resume August 4 after a ten day lay off due to slack business affecting about 1000 workers. Lew Redbird the Indian linked to the West Liberty murder was released by Sherri Wright. Clermont Cedar Rapids Davenport heat noted along with a sick Elgin resident and a Clermont boy's escape from an officer.
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Belle Creek Community Club
Auns Heck
Laura Sands
Lola Yearous
Delwin C. & G. W
Lew Redbird
West Liberty
Clermont
Sherri Wright
Gail Cain
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Nick Schori
Elgin
Home Chautauqua entertains Elgin crowds with strong talent
Elgin's second Home Chautauqua opened Tuesday with talent rivaling professional shows. The Strong Brothers and the C B Trio performed, plus Misses Winifred Schmid and Maris Mosby offered solos and readings. The Betty play drew praise, while Dr. Earl Rosdman and the MM M M M Co were slated to perform tonight as the series emphasizes home talent and cost savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Elgin
Rev
Butler
Strong Brothers
Harold and
Reynold
Illyria
C. 8
Mia
Frank Capper
Frances Skarshoug
Ernestine Schori
Winifred Schmid
Maris Mosby
Betty
Eiveryone
Florence Berg
Eas
Peter
Graves
Charles Graver
Mildred Harrington
Elizabeth
Pyseeeers Veeeses
Ida Olexon
Jerry Carmichael
Harold Greanley Marie
Ella Oleson Jenkins
Florence Lehman Martin
Glen Schori
MM M M M Co
Earl Rosdman
Roscman
Red Cross Tuberculosis Clinic and Union Giants Baseball Event
The Fayette County Health Association hosts a tuberculosis clinic in Oelwein led by Dr. John Perk, with appointments via family physicians or Mrs. E B Kruder. free to the public funded by Christmas Seals. Also, the Chicago Union Giants play Clermont on Monday July 28 at 3 pm.
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Fayette County Health Association
John Perk
M. B
County Health Association
Moe
Union Giants
Clermont
Chicago Union Giants
Union Giant
M E Church Notes Invite for Next Sunday Services
The M E church schedule lists worship at 10, Sunday school, Epworth League at 7 05, and evening services at 8. No church night this week but meetings resume next week. Home Chauteuguars progress with closing number this Thursday evening. Bible class at Mrs Reichert August 1 features roll call, scripture, prayers, and poems by listed members.
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M. OE
Natelook
Epworth League
Contract Let for Clermodlt High School Building
The contract for Clermodlt's new high school was let July 18 with Tapager Construction Co. of Albert Les Minin as lowest bidder at 37,723. Elliott Plumbing Co. of Hampton, Iowa, took 6,679 for plumbing. Northeastern Iowa Power Co. won the electric bid at 906. The Spencer Construction Co. bid 50,800, the highest. Building size 64 by 86 feet two stories with a gym on the first floor, brick from the local yard and Williams stone trimming. Completion set for February 15 1925.
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Clermodlt
Tapager Construction Co
Albert Les, Minin
Elliott Plumbing Co
Hampton
Towa
Towa Power Co
Spencer Construction Co
Williams Stone
Rold
Pope
Corley Wheelock Co
Des Moines
Printer Responds To Doctor with Bids on Letters
In a country town a printer, angered by a doctor’s bid request for thousands of letterheads, wrote a wry note on a typewriter. The missive jests about an appendicitis operation to illustrate bidding terms and draws attention to the printer’s stance on prices and timelines.
Hammill Nominated for Governor in Republican Nominating
Brith delegate Hammill nominated Tuesday at county party meeting amid disputed ballots. Clermont and Elgin delegates listed. Melia of Oskaloosa named auditor nominee. Thornburg of Emmetsburg discussed for secretary post.
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John Hammill
Brith
Fayette County
Vod
Mark G. Thornburg
Emmetsdeur
Burg
Unclear crops and rural incidents reported in brief notes
The report notes unusual plant growth with oats reaching tall stalks and alfalfa towering as well. A local farmer, Mr. Sehuphtch, fears lodging of crops while harvesting. Another reader, Carl Hackman, built a temporary bridge on a mail route after a washed out ford near John F. Miller farm. Poultry feeds and farm supplies are advertised by the Weibel Milling Company, as visitors from Clayton drop by to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Kohler
Betty
Elmer Sehovi
Jon Carl
Chisago City
Minnesota
Emil Halverson
Elgin
Walter
John Jr
Palb
Gordon Mosby
Janesville
Wisconsin
Falk & Son
Victor Horge
Welbel Mill Company
A. B. Sehuphtch
Mr. Schuphach
Carl Hackman
John F. Miller
Vie
Weibel Mit Company
Hl Jacquette
Clayton
Worst Storm Smashes Elgin Area Leaves Town in Dark
A severe Monday afternoon storm hit Elgin and surrounding areas with heavy rain and high winds. Trees uprooted, power lines down, and damage to homes and farms widespread, though no tornado occurred. Power restored by evening, with reports of illuminated streets by nine. Residents recall shattered trees, damaged roofs, and scattered debris as Turkey River rose and rainfall totals approached several inches. Local businesses and services urged caution and offered storm-related assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
N. E. Town Power Co
Grimm & Schupbach
Bilgin
Albert Gehring
Rosa Pfister
Canada
St. D. Yack
Hans Grether
Chris Lehmantsy
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Mississippi
New
Mississippi River Transit Company
Hyer
St. Louis
C. P. Stoehr
Bureau of Agriculture
Iowa
Jones
Cactus Creek
Piketown
Pike
John Dee
Harold Green
Violet Wise
Green
Isaiah Trimmer
Running Creek
John Wella
Fred Hannie
Waco
Texas
Tofield Hock
Ernest Grimm
Felix Miller
Hol Buger
John Bigler Id McLory
Fort of
Olaf
Baptist Church
Elgin Canning Company
Agnes
Lucile Suchan
Sudians
Chris Erickson
Migin
Dhiaken
George Schrampfer
Schrampfers
Red Cross Clinic
Orlwe
Falb's
Tosedale
Fidd's
N. W. Evans
Independence
Wes
Guy Whitford
J. JD. Shaffer
H. Mondale
Siaus Falls
South Dakota
Chris Gregerson
Alf Wenger
Elgin Land Co
Hammill
Nyeomill
Patie
Weihed
Sahymond Temple
Wil
Wi. Wendell
Ferr
Spirit Lake
Werbel Mill Company
Chas, Peller’s
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