Drive on headlight violators urged by state official
W M Calladay, chief of the state motor vehicle department, issued a notice to county attorneys sheriffs and police chiefs urging active enforcement of headlight laws. He asked peace officers statewide to meet locally to plan the campaign and improve compliance. The announcement came as authorities reported recent violations and the drive to promote safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Calladay
State Motor Vehicle Department
Stales
Colladay
Pearea
New College of ‘Chin
Davenport
Iowa
Indianapolty
Ind
Lincoln Chiroprac
Tle. College, Inc
Wisconsin
Mimsippi River
de Sota
C. B. Litney
Upper Iowa University
Westward trip diary from Elgin to Washington state
The letter recounts a July journey from Elgin through Wyoming Montana Idaho to Washington and Oregon. The writer notes scenic roads rough in Wyoming, Yellowstone visits, unfavorable weather, tourist camps, and a stop in Wenatchee with relatives Harry Baldwin and family. They describe orchards, Lake Chelan, Skookum picnic, a free boat ride, and plans for a two day return trip, with many fruits and cheerful locals despite travel fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannon
Washiniston
Elgin Hecho
Elgin
Acrid Hean
Fred
Mortada
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Yellowstone Park
Campia
Rocka
Yellow Stone
Columbia
Thoee
Des Moines
Washburn
Yellow Stone Park
Wenatchee
Harry Baldwin
Walcome
Mr. Baldwin
My. Baldwin
Mr. Rees
Henry
Plume
Lake Cholan
The
Skookumg
Chelan
Chelan Park
Silver Creek
Changes Mind-35 Lucky Wil Baumgartner Narrowly Escapes
Wil Baumgartner and wife visiting relatives at Rock Valley wrote Ed Klingman about a lightning near miss last week. He had begun to oil and grease a car under a large cottonwood when summoned by women to town, delaying the task. The note notes a close call and a missed job by minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Baumgartner
Rock Valley
Ed Klingman
Will
Harrington Marries Koevenig In July Ceremony
Miss Mildred Harrington a popular Higin teacher wed Louis Koevenig of Postville last Monday afternoon July 19 at Newhampton. Rev. Bulker officiated at the Congregational church with Mr and Mrs Hotshington of Astoria Vista as relatives in attendance. The couple will reside in Postville where Koevenig runs a cafe with his mother. Mrs. Koevenig is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs O J Harrington of Higin and has taught in Elgin previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Harrington
Higin
Louis Koevenig
Puatridle
Newhampton
Bplker
Wotls
Ho Tshipton
Asta’ Vista
Koevenig
O. J. Harrington
Migin
Jilgin
Rilgin
Elgin
Postville
Shower Honors Mrs Koevenig in Postville
A Postville shower for Mrs Louis Koevenig was hosted at the C J Hartington home Tuesday evening. Misses Florence Berg and Edith Grether led guest groups making scrapbook sections on life stages from childhood to marriage. Guests enjoyed refreshments and advisory talks on in laws secrecy managing money and raising a model child. The bride received many gifts for the new Postville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Koevenig
Postville
C. J. Hartington
Florence Berg
Edith Grether
Visit to Oregon and California Teased in Local Letter
A reader expresses regret over the short visit and plans to see Oregon and California before returning. The note mentions sending an item from the Wenatohea Daily World and conveys sympathy for Mr. Hughes' death, signed by Mrs. HM McMillan. The message hints at a community event titled “Come to Bigin: Tontto-Band Contert.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
Wenatohea Daily World
Wesin
Hughes
HM -McMillan
Roberts-Wenger Nuptials Tie Fayette Couple in Iowa
Ina Roberts of Fayette Iowa married Edward Wenger of Higgin Iowa at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Harold O Perry presiding. Guests from Manson and surrounding families joined the ceremony as the couple plans a western trip after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itiss Ina
Roberts
Fayette
Iowa
Edward Wenger
Higin
Methodist
Harold O. Perry
Weaseria
Eng Mya
H.W. McMillan
Manson
H. W. Baldwin
McMillan
Baldwin
Mra
Weager
Yenney Wade Marriage in West Union Parsonage
Elmer Yenney of Janesville Wisconsin and Miss Ruth Wade of Waucoma were married at noon Thursday July 21 by Rev Billingwley at the MK parsonage in West Union. The couple, unattended, plan a short honeymoon to Clear Lake before settling in Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Yenney
Janesville
Wis
Ruth Wade
Waucoma
Billingwley
West Union
Harry F. Wade
Watcoma
Elgin
Leon Jenks Home After Injury Recovery Noted
L la Jenke took her son Leon home on Friday after he was hurt seriously. The boy showed a splendid recovery at Emergency hospital. Leon’s recovery and the care from Dr. Mock’s surgical team were praised by the Jenks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. la Jenke
Lamont
Leon
Seriounty
Elglin Residents Injured in Auto Accident
Mr and Mrs Louia Klingman and C C Christ were hurt when the Klingman car, traveling from Chippewa Falls to Colfax Wisconsin, was struck by a Buick sedan. Klingman suffered severe facial wounds from the windshield, Mrs Klingman had possible internal injuries, Christ knee injury, both cars damaged around $200. Buick driver held pending settlement. Relatives were told the injured are in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louia Klingman
C. C. Christ
Klingman
Chippewa Falla
Colfax
Wis
Ford
Band Reorganizes And Adds Five Members In Elgin
The Elgin Band held a Tuesday practice and reorganized to add five new members Clarence Muahblathaler Lawrenes Muahblathaler Clifton Mealey Joe Becker and Leo Grether. The group plans another concert Thursday and invites more players to join to make it a regular effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ena
Clarence and
Law-renes Muahblathaler
Clifton Mealey
Joe Becker
Leo Grether
Joke O Holdupt
Last Thursday evening the Geo Howard family found a tire on the Etkadar West Union road. When George stepped out it vanished, so they left. Returning later the tire reappeared and gunfire broke out as men fled through the bushes. Was it a joke or a planned robbery?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Howard
Etkadar-West Union Road
George
Thoman Corners
Howard
Red Christeleit’s
Vigilantes Organized by Fayette County Bankers Association
The Fayette County Bankers Association met at Sugar Bowl Cafe Fayette Monday to organize county vigilantes. Three to five armed men per town will be ready to confront robber gangs at any hour under leader W L Phillips. All vigilantes sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Family plans Sesqui Centennial Exposition trip
Mr and Mrs Andrew Yearous and family depart by auto for Philadelphia to attend the Sesqui Centennial Expositions. They will also visit Washington DC and New York state to view historic scenes before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Yearous
Auto
Philadelphia
Word of Appreciation From Weibal Mill Company
Weibal Mill Company thanks its loyal customers for steady patronage after installing new attrition mill equipment last March. The note expresses appreciation for support amid the costly upgrade and ongoing business from a large met of good customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weibal Mul Company
Elgin Falls to Arlington in Low-Scoring Battle
Elgin lost 7 to 6 to Arlington after a late Arlington surge in the eighth. Bone Kiple hit a homer for Elgin, while Falb and Antewine collected multiple hits. Arlington led early with three runs, then battled back to reclaim the lead in the eighth as Elgin dropped to fifth, needing a win at Postville next Sunday to stay in the first division race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biginost
Arlington
Wigin
Bone Kiple
Tke Elgin
Artington
Elgin
Postville
Ag Bigin
Ona
Acors Elgin Abrhaf Grover
Wees
Kiple
Wseereesiee
Stodher
Hiple
Kohler
Falb
Arlington Heriting
Bird
Pwwseesey Bachboll
Antwine
Bordon
Patterdon
Buenaka
Farber
Special Invitation to Return Canning Baskets
The Elgin Canning Company invites all borrowers of galvanized one and a half bushel baskets to return them immediately as they have urgent need for them. Kindly return them at once to save the company much inconvenience. Elgin Canning Co. per T. W. Doan, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
Elgin Canning Co
T. W. Doan
Mgr
Top and Tre Repairing and Auto Services
Repair shop in West Union Iowa offers balloon truck and high pressure tire and glass work. Induces worm expeler and mineral compound claims for hog health with Independence Produce Station referenced. Band concert noted in Elgin Toulte vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cara
Ratister
J. H. Powers
Independence Produce Station
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United States
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Fair Ground
Tom Wetherbee
James Wetherbee
Besley Smith
Falling Spring
Jensen and Beatt
Wetherbee
Tom
Eyehash —Union
Clayton
Mayette
Clayton County Fair
Lary
Forry
Harrington—Koevenig
Mrs. Koevenig
Conpert
Wenger
Caroline Wenger
Misa Roberts
Wyria
Yenney Wade
Mr. Yenney
Melchy Yenney
Chevrolet
Yenney
Clear Lake
Leon Jenks
Sea Us
Weibel Wj Company
Elglin
Sesqui
Ehry
Falh
Boeneks
Ante Wine
F. Kliple
Gelring
Gehring
Rlgin
Clermont
St. Olaf
Volga City
Hawkeye
Volga
Bir Olaf
Wear
Union
Oty
Beamer Tire Shop
Elgin Toulte
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