Mel Kohler Buys Elgin Clothing Store Tuesday
Mrs F R Berg executrix of the R Berg estate sold the Elgin Clothing Store stock to Mel Kohler a former Berg partner. Possession was given June 1 with Kohler Eddie Klingman and Mrs Ed Anderson invoicing. The doors will likely reopen Friday or Saturday with Kohler returning to his former line of business after twenty years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Berg
R. Berg
Elgin Clothing
Mel Kohler
Berg
Kohler
Eddie Klingman
Ed Anderson
Clayton Co Newspaper Changes Hand
The Strawbery Point Press, published by F. J. Mantz and son Vic, has been sold to Paul Lindenmeyer of Laurens who takes possession at once. Elder Mantz remains mayor and school board member in Strawberry Point. Vic Mantz remains part of the business partnership as the town adjusts after decades of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawbery Point
F. J. Mantz
Vic
Paul Lindenmeyer
Laurens
Dune
Boone
Charles City
Mr. Mantz
Strawberry Point
Board of Education
Vie Mantis -T
Minnesota
J. Mantz
Roy Clark
Luther Beats Peacocks 7 to 6 in Thirteenth In Decorah
Luther rallied in the thirteenth to edge Upper Iowa 7 to 6 at Decorah. After a 6-6 tie, the first batter singled, a steal, a sacrifice, and a perfect bunt produced the winning run. Both starters worked the distance Harris 12 hits 12 strikeouts Riddle 11 hits 12 strikeouts. Elgin fans sent about six autos to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Upper Iowa
Decorah
Jeff
Harris
Riddle
Elgin
Free Clinic for Crippled Children at Mercy Hospital Oelwein
A free clinic for crippled children from Fayette Bremer and Clayton counties will be held at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein on Friday June 3 starting at 8 30 a m. The event is part of Iowa’s Crippled Children program funded through the Federal Social Security Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Bremer
Clayton
Mercy Hospital
Oelwein
Iowa
Towa's New 3-Cent Stamp for Iowa Territory Centenary
President Roosevelt approved issuance of a new three cent stamp commemorating the centennial of Iowa's establishment as a territory. The post office department said the design would be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Iowa
Post Office Department
Fayette Co Legion Meeting Attracts 65 Attendees
Fayette county American Legion in Hawkeye on Tuesday May 24 drew over sixty five members including nine boys selected for Hawkeye Boys State. L H Hauth welcomed attendees. County Commander Martin Nelson presided. District 4 commander Harold Gaunitz spoke on Americanism. Les Whipple urged forming a Fayette safety council. Lunch followed. next meeting set for Maynard on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
American Legion Association
Hawkeye
L. H. Hauth
iHawkeye
Know & Raatz
Martin Nelson
Harold Gaunitz
Les Whipple
Mason City
Dick Newton
Carl Gregory
Hawkeye Post
Maynard
Big Time Baseball Drives Fans to Chicago
Two auto loads of baseball fans traveled to Chicago late Saturday night for a weekend of games. They attended the White Sox vs Tigers game on Sunday and a Cubs vs Reds doubleheader on Monday. The party included Mel Kohler Walter Kohler H H Wolf Chas Wenger Louis Klingman Herbert George Leo and Bob Falk. They returned home late Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
White Sox Tigers
Cubs
Reds
Mel
Walter Kohler
H. H. Wolf
Chas Wenger
Louis Klingman
Herbert
George
Leo
Bob Falk
Roy Fisk Buried At West Union
Roy Fisk longtime deputy clerk of the district court at West Union died in Emmetsburg on Sunday at age 57 while on state inheritance tax work. Stricken with pneumonia, he passed away and the body was brought to West Union for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fisk
West Union
Emmetsburg
Obituary: J W Ocker Dies at West Union Home
J W Ocker died Friday night at his West Union home about seven o clock aged in his 83rd year. Survived by his widow two brothers one sister and two adopted daughters. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in West Union Tuesday afternoon with burial in Greeley cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JV. Ocker
West Union
Baptist Church
Greeley
Clayton County Rally Set for Elkader June 7
The annual 4 Helub rally day for Clayton county will be held in the jepera house at Elkader on Tuesday, June 7. Mrs. M. T. Hamilton, county chairman, has appointed committees in preparation for the event. Members and relatives traveled to Chicago for a visit, with Lois Lehman returning to McGregor for summer plans and school. A small want ad note suggests using classified space to buy or sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Jepera
Elkader
M. T. Hamilton
Sidney Patterson
Marian
Wilson
Clara Nelson
Chicago
Paul Patterson
Myrtle Nelson
Lois Lehman
McGregor
L. G. Gehman
Lois
Greeley
Colorado
Memorial Day Address At Elgin By Robert J Shaw
Robert J Shaw of Sigourney served as Memorial Day speaker in Elgin addressing privileges and duties of citizens and urging national defense preparedness. The program at the school auditorium featured Jorgenson Magic Band processional invocation vocal solo and multiple musical numbers before services at the cemetery. The local Legion and Auxiliary organized the observance with a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Shaw
Sigourney
National Defense
American Legion Organization
Elgin
Shaw
BR. C. Jorgenson
J. J. Snyder
Geraldine Yearaus
Robert Shaw
Ruth Mosby
Edward Klingman
G. J. Mosby
C. Schori
R. C. Jorgenson
Iocal Legion
Auxiliary
Fur Seller Arrested on False Pretense Charges
A fur salesman named Thomas Williamson of Peate River Landing Alberta was returned to Eldora from Iowa City to face theft by false pretenses after being arrested Tuesday. A defective coat sold to a jeweler at Eldora on May 19 is cited. Also noted are visits from Georgia Mae and Gerald Schori of Minneapolis to the Schori home, a trip with Jean Bishop to Elkader, and relatives from West Union, Cheery Valley, Pocahontas, plus a birth announced for Howard and Amanda Medberry's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williamson
Peate River Landing
Alberta
Canada
Eldora
Iowa City
J. E. Davidson
Hardin County
Williamson
Georgia Mae
Gerald Schori
Minneapolis
Enjoy Picnic at Echo Park Honoring Local Families
A picnic was held at Echo Valley park on Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mrs. Emma Krogness of Chicago. Attendees included Ern Meyer and Ian Clem, Harry Reichert family, Vern and George Frieden from near West Union, Adolph Hanson and daughters Lucille and Marjorie, A. Elvers of near Elkader, Shirley Ashlyn of near Volga, Martin Hanson family, Archie Howard family, Ellen and Edwin Hanson, Herman Scholen family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reaves, Mr. and Mrs. Jee Tone, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lantz and Elmer, Ray Chapman and daughter, Merle Shaver family, and C. D. Chapman family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Valley Park
Frank Anderson
Emma Krogness
Chicago
Ern Meyer
Ian Clem
Harry Reichert
Vern
George Frieden
Near West Union
Adolph Hanson
Lucille
Marjorie
A. _Elvers
Elkader
Shirely Ash‘lyn
Near Volga
Martin Hanson
Archie Howard
Ellen
Edwin Hanson
Herman Scholen
Floyd Reaves
Jee Tone
Will Lantz
Elmer
Ray Chapman
Merle Shaver
C. D. Chapman
Pleasant Valley Republicans Entitled to Seven Delegates
Pleasant Valley township is entitled to seven delegates to the Republican county convention at West Union on Saturday July 2. A stricter ticket with S. W. Kuster, John Falk, H. H. Gilbertson, R. P. Strauch, Robert Wilson, B. J. Baumgartner and B. H. Brackin has been made up for the approval of the voters at the primaries on June 6. These stickers must be marked and posted on the regular primary ballot in order to be official. There is no other way a list of delegates may be named under the present law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Township
West Union
Stricker
S. W. Kuster
John Falk
H. H. Gilbertson
R. P. Strauch
Robert Wilson
B. J. Baumgartner
B. H. Brackin
State Brain Derby invitations sent to many Iowa schools
Nearly 1,100 Iowa high school students are invited to compete at the University of Iowa's tenth annual brain derby on June 6 and 7. Northeast Iowa schools including Fayette Guttenberg Hawkeye Lamont Lansing Marquette Mannard McGregor Monona Oelwein Postville Volga City and West Union will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
University of Iowa
Fayette
Guttenberg
Hawkeye
Lamont
Lansing
Marquette
Maynard
McGregor
Monona
Oelwein
Postville
Volga City
West Union
Prominent Farmer Louis Nus Dies at 79
Louis Nus of Arlington area died at home Saturday morning May 28 after long illness. Born Sept 14 1858 east of Arlington to Hugo and Heinericke Nus, he was 79 years old and one of 17 children. He spent six decades farming and remained a local figure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Nus
Arlington
Mr. Nus
Hugo and
Heinericke Meisgeier Nus
Father of Elgin Teacher Died Suddenly Thursday
Charles Wegner aged 59 of Postville died of a heart attack Thursday while at work. He was the father of Helen Wegner a teacher at Elgin High School. Survived by his widow and son Hanlan. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Lutheran Church Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wegner
Postville
Helen Wegner
Elgin High School
Hanlan
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Dennier and Meyer wed at St Pauls M E Parsonage
Marie Dennier daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Dennier and Mel bert Meyer of Elgin were married at 11 o clock Thursday May 26 in a single ring ceremony by Rev J J Snyder. Attendants were Evelyn Dennier and Elmer Meyer. They are Elgin high school graduates, she class of 1935 and he 1933. After a wedding dinner at the bride’s home they left for Des Moines and Slater for a short trip, returning to Oak Grove Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dennier
Walter Dennier
Melbert Meyer
Elgin
St. Paul's
M. E. Parsonage
Rev
J. J. Snyder
Evelyn Dennier
Elmer Meyer
Meyer
Elgin High School
Cedar Falls
Oscar Baumgartner
Ida Meyer
Trio Bound Over To Grand Jury On Impersonation Case
Three members of a magazine sales crew were bound over to the grand jury on 500 bonds at Osage on charges of impersonating officers and intimidating witnesses. Ralph Oglevie 24 Robert Heddington 23 and Clayton Benner 25 face allegations from Leo Egan Mitchell county farmer involving threats against his 15 year old daughter and another girl to drop rape charges against two fellow salesmen. Max Benner and Roger Heddington 19 brothers of two detained men have been sought since Wednesday night for raping the Osage high school girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Ralph Oglevie
Robert Heddington
Clayton Benner
Leo Egan
Mitchell County
Egan
Max Benner
Roger Heddington
To Start Bridge on East Road Soon
Fayette county board of supervisors told the Echo last Thursday that work will begin on the east of Elgin road once the pile driver arrives from Waucoma. The first task is a bridge at the Gilbertson brick house, with grading to follow. Melvin Boyer’s crew will lead the grading, aided by local workers. Officials guarantee no delay this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
D R Roberts Named Hawkeye Boys State Camp Counselor
D R Roberts has been selected as a camp counselor and instructor for Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge Des Moines from June 11 to 20 He will supervise senate work and undertake other instruction duties Fayette County sends nine with an expected 550 to 600 boys attending and the ads noting Want ads tell and sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
D. R. Roberts
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Roberts
Senate
Hawkeye Boys
Fayette County
Iowa Primaries Focus Monday June Sixth
Iowa primaries center attention on key races in both parties with several contested nominations. In the Senate field Republicans Dickinson and Thurston lead, Democrats include Gillette Wearin and three others, while unopposed governors Wilson and Kraschel prep for the general election. Local races feature several supervisor and sheriff contests, with filings showing multiple candidates competing but likely decided in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Thurston
Gillette
Wearin
Richardson
Byerhoff
Meyers
Wilson
Kraschel
Commerce
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Secretary of State
Secretary of Agriculture
Myron Talcott
Randalia
C. H. Miller
Wance- Lima
Redurts
J. H. Cline
Will Knox
Lin Grimes
Dr. Wood
Shaw
Art Kutschat
Geo, Waldron
Bert Butters
John Thiele
Art Frisch
Hubert Klammer
Westgate
Geo. van Buren
Clerk of Courts
Phil Meskel
W. P. Lauer
Eldorado
Humphry and
Lee
West Union
W. E. Anderson
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Peacocks
Roy DeSart
Francis Beck
Francis DeSart
Nancy
Bette Meskimen
Ray DeSart
George Klock
la Porte City
Celia Lehman
Fred and
John Lehman
Elsie Butikofer
Boies Capper
Towa
Chiesgo
J. W. Ocker
Benito
Bob Shaw
Eys Preparedness
Echo Park
Pleasant Valley
Charlotte Tebbe
Lauretta
Darwin Gilson
Barbara Crider
Burton Wolf
Marilyn Falb
Rose Marie
David Hackmann
Dean Torkelson
R. D. Smith
John Falb
Dennier—Meyer
Lake Erie
Kib
Ebenezer Bulterck
Utah
Wilmington
Une
Mary Dyer
Qual
Boston
Leisler
New York
Owsu
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