West Union Farm Bureau Picnic Draws Crowd Despite Threatening Weather
At the West Union fairgrounds the seventh annual county Farm Bureau picnic drew an audience estimated between 8,500 and 4,000 amid threatening conditions. Ed O Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged farmer support for cooperative and farm organizations as vital for securing fair incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm Bureau
Fair Grounds
West Union
Ed O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Supt
G. Meyer
Fannie Buchanan
Extension Service
Jefferson
Texnoon
Proj
Auburn Township
Syria
Banks
Harlan
Auburn
Mlyria
Breeders Arrange for Show Herds in Fayette County
Four breed associations in Fayette County begin to form show herds and picnic plans. Milking Shorthorn officers discuss the annual summer picnic while Guernsey, Jersey, and Holstein committees start selecting county show herds for Independence and Buchanan County fair events. Fayette County dairy cattle exhibits are a regular feature on fair circuits with a broad representation.
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Fayette County
Guernsey Breeders Association
Jersey
New Parish
Independence
Buchanan
Sidewalk Fund Coming Along Nicely
Rev. J. Snyder said on Tuesday that he had secured subscriptions totaling 90 for the sidewalk fund on legonsl streets. He remarked that additional donations will be gratefully received and that anyone not approached should not feel slighted but may donate if they wish. The church people are ready to proceed and the work will start as soon as the council establishes a grade.
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Legonsl
Snyder
Town Hall Addition Contract Secured by George Vaughn
George Vaughn secured the contract to add a jail and rest rooms to the town hall. The bid was 450 dollars. Construction began this week and will proceed rapidly at the northeast corner behind the fire station, improving city property.
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George Vaughn
Town Hall
Reilly's Show Moves On From Elgin After Short Run
Mel Reilly's medicine show arrived in Elgin last Wednesday intending a ten day stay but failed to draw crowds and left early Tuesday morning. The troupe noted their usual approach targets smaller communities with unfamiliar attractions where they often find better success. Some members had previously toured with other show troupes.
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Mel Reilly
Elgin
More to Come: Record Amount of Stuff This Year
A brief note signals an unprecedented amount of items slated for release this year, suggesting shoppers can expect a larger assortment than in prior seasons and a busy market ahead.
Holstein Breeders Planned Attendance at Eldora Picnic
Fayette county Holstein breeders plan to attend the state Holstein picnic at the Industrial School in Eldora on Friday June 12. J F Wilkinson, president, is urging maximum turnout for the 100 mile trip from Fayette. Prof Earl Weaver, former Ames dairy head, will be principal speaker and is expected to attract a large Fayette county crowd.
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Ite
Enntal
Farm Bureau
West Union
Ernie Smith
Elnora Nieman
Sumner
Vics
Ruth Saltagiver
Elgin
Leota Odekirk
Randally
Bessie Brownell
Stanley
Lenita’ Cannell
Iowa
Fayette County
Eldora
J. F. Wilkinson
Fayette
Earl Weaver
Oklahoma
Ames
Rural Route Mailbox Inspection Urges Prompt Repairs
Postmaster announces annual inspection of Elgin rural routes focusing on mailbox and road conditions. Many boxes are in poor shape with common defects like loose covers and broken supports. Patrons will be notified to fix or replace boxes, consult the carrier before changing locations, and consider new large boxes from local dealers at moderate prices.
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Elgin
Elgin Band Opens Summer Concerts Tonight
The Elgin Band selects Thursday June 11 for the first in a series of weekly park concerts at 8:15 PM. Patrons are urged to note the date for next week if they cannot attend this opening show. The band reports new music and improved practice.
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Elgin
Southern trip returns with notes on cotton and corn
Hattie McKellar returned Friday from Chicago and a three week southern journey with Dr. John McKellar's family. They visited Woodville Mississippi and the late Dr. Orville McKellar plantation, observed crop conditions with cotton needing replanting but now improving, and noted corn farming expanding. Southerners spoke of hard times yet showed patience and contentment compared with the north.
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Hattie McKellar
Chicago
Woodville
Miss
John McKellar
Misa
Orville McKellar
South
Miss McKellar
Elgin Forfeited Win Over St. Lucas Due to Ineligible Pitcher
Elgin lost to St. Lucas on the field 4 to 1 but will be recorded as a 9 to 0 win after St. Lucas used Fort Atkinson pitcher Malgren who was not eligible. This is St. Lucas second forfeited game. Rumors of protests and league static persist as managers await a meeting. Upcoming games: Elgin at Hawkeye, Aurora at St. Lucas, Alpha at Clermont, Arlington at Waucoma.
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Elgin
St. Lucas
Malgren
Fort Atkinson
Secon
Doc” Walsh
Hawkeye
Klingman
Aurora
Alpha
Clermont
Arlington
Waucoma
Francis J. Nolan
Brownsville
Texas
Catherine Murphy
Oelwein
Theron H. Finch
Ruth A. Lincoln
Paul D. Liddle
LeRoy Frank Waskow
Herta Koelber
Bohumil E. Kouba
Shellsburg
Thelma Lucille Arnold
West Union
Thanks to Firemen Echo note of gratitude to Elgin Farm Fire Dept
Otto Kruger thanks the Elgin Farm Fire Department for their prompt Sunday morning response and notes the comfort of timely aid in a fire emergency. He urges readers to mention they saw it in the Echo.
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Elgin Farm Fire Dept
Otto Kruger
Car Crash Injures Doctor and Sons Near Hunsberger Farm
Dr Frank Mock and his two sons Franklin and George were in a noon crash near the Lena Hunsberger farm. The car overturned and landed on the doctor’s arm. Franklin drove and the car struck gravel, rolled a and a half times. Mervin Hunsberger freed them and they were taken to town. The arm suffered flesh damage but x rays showed no bone break. Front of the car was smashed with about a hundred dollar repair bill.
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Frank Mock
Franklin
George
Lena Hunsberger
Mervin Hunsberger
Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Baumsgartner Home
The American Legion and Auxiliary met last Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Baumgartner's home with strong attendance. Poppy Sale raised $29 after selling all pies. funds designated for child welfare locally, with some used to buy milk for a needy Elgin baby. Hostesses served refreshments. Poppy sale workers were honored at a party hosted by Mrs. Baumgartner and Mrs. Grider.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
BJ. Baumgartner
Elgin
B. J. Baumgartner
R. A. Grider
Helen Muehlethaler
Louise Evans
Louise Marie Baumegartner
Lois Dean
Marie Grimm
Margaret Crider
Funeral Attendance for Relative at St Ansgar
Mrs. Mel Kohler and family traveled to St Ansgar to attend the funeral of Miss Selma Houg, a cousin of Elmer Houg of Elgin, about forty, with another group of relatives joining in the service. The second party included E. B. Houg and two children, Knudt Houg, Martin and A. S. Houg families, O J Swenson, Elmer Bear, George Larson, and others from area families.
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Mel Kohler
Betty
Elmer Schori
Elmer Houg
St. Ansgar
Selma Houg
Elgin
Houg
Knudt Houg
Martin Groth
Signe
Final Ice Card Notice in Elgin
Final notice warns that on Saturday June 18 prepaid ice card holders must pick up or lose ice as deliveries will stop. H W Falb of Elgin urges immediate card acquisition to avoid no service.
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H.W. Falb
Elgin
Notice to Settle for Dr Frank Mock Accounts
All parties owing Dr Frank Mock please come in and settle at once. Past due accounts not settled within 10 days will be plowed for collection. 88 B4e Dr Frank Mock.
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Dr. Mock
Frank Mock
Fayette County Auto Plates for 1982 Arrival Report
New maroon and white license plates for Fayette County arrived at the County Treasurer F G Lee's office last Monday. The shipment weighed five tons and cannot be issued until December 1.
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Fayette County
F. G. Lee
Firemen Called To Kruger Home In Chimney Fire
Early Sunday morning a call came from Otto Kruger home as a chimney fire threatened the roof. Sparks flew briefly and the Kruger family summoned the Farm Fire Department. Firemen checked the blaze quickly and used it as good practice. Echo communications were incomplete due to time and space and will appear later.
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Otto Kruger
Mr. Kruger
Farm Fire Department
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Lansing
J. Snyder
Sidewalk Fund
Reilly
Payal
Holstein
Illyria
Ladies’ Aid Society
Marie Dennler Forest
Howard Shaffer
Geraldine Yearous
Corrine Wenger
Thomas Ogle
Gerald Frieden
Earl Medberry
D. R. McCreery
Linn County
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
Francis Watt
George White
Watt
White
Lee Irvine
A. A. Robertson
Irvine
Robert Batey
Mgr Irvine
Justice of the Peace
Legion and Auxiliary
Kruger Home
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