Iowa Primary Count Shows Close Gubernatorial Fight
The weekly Towa Press summary reports a tight Republican primary with Gov. George A. Wilson 163 924 votes, H R Gross 145 896, and Irving H Knudson 21 286. Democratic nominee John K Valentine leads by about 19 000 over Breen. Wilson wins by 18 028, amid voter discontent and Gross voice influence. Possible future runs and key rivals are discussed.
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Wilson
Gross
Knudson
John K. Valentine
Valentine
Breen
Medberry Installs New Electric Auto Lift
Ed Medberry of Medberry Service Station has completed the installation of a four ton Walker auto lift placed west of his station. The machine uses four burner posts and operates electrically, contrasting with the older compressed air single post lifts.
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Ed Medberry
Medberry
Capper's Hatchery to Close First Week in July
Capper's Hatchery will wind down this season, operating only the downtown hatchery at reduced capacity for the last three weeks. Last eggs were collected Saturday with some set aside for incubators on Wednesday. final hatch expected July 3. Four workers remain through year to manage flocks, prep for next season, and inspect producers. The 1940 season is projected to match or exceed last year's strong poultry output, with more wholesale orders sent to other hatcheries.
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Capper
June Meeting of Elgin Community Club at Hotel
The Elgin Community Club met Monday at the hotel with about thirty members. Dr HL H Wolf chaired as Ray DeSart was absent. Members agreed to aid Marion township farmers with road east of the Apostolic church and planned an oiling of Elgin streets next week if weather allows. A potential use of the school bus for group trips was discussed pending investigation.
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Elgin Community Club
Hatel
HL. H. Wolf
Ray DeSart
Marion Township
Apostolic Church
Elgin
Centennial Bargains and Relics Featured in Elgin Sale
Centennial Bargains and Relics are showcased in Fayette county during June 13 to 15. Elgin merchants offer special bargains while relics appear in shop windows. Joan G. Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Smith of St Paul, Minn and granddaughter of Mrs N M Fritz of Elgin, graduated from Johnson High School of St Paul on Wednesday June 12.
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Fayette County
Elgin
Joan G. Smith
Chas, Smith
St. Paul, Minn
N. M. Fritz
The
Johnson High School
St. Paul
Plan to Surface Road East of Apostolic Church
Martin Wenger and Emil Moor circulated among Elgin business men last week to raise funds for surfacing the road east of the Apostolic church. They proposed the county board of supervisors grade the road, with the community funding the surface. Plans target about one mile of work costing just over $500, with roughly half raised so far.
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Martin Wenger
Emil Moor
Elgin
Apostolic Church
Claytor
County Board of Supervisors
Landsgard and Halverson Wedding in Clermont Church
Eunice Lands gard and Alvin Halverson wed in an East Clermont Lutheran ceremony on June 5 at 1 PM. Rev. E E Ramsey officiated and praised a Perfect Love. Attendants Thelma Lyngaas and Joseph Kjosa. reception at Blue Arrow in Postville. The bride later graduates Clermont High. couple plans to farm near Henry Vellersven.
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Eunice Landsgard
Esten Landsgard
Alvin Halverson
Henry Vellersven
Mrs. Vellersven
East Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
Esten Landsgaard
Rev
Ramsey
Thelma Lyngaas
Joseph Kjosa
Lohengren
Verla Gunderson
Mendelssohn
Blue Arrow
Godden Bound to Grand Jury in Clermont Hearing
Roy Godden, Clermont restaurant operator, was bound over to the grand jury at a preliminary hearing before Justice Clark in West Union last Thursday. He faces a charge of maintaining a public nuisance. A C Peterson defended Godden while County Attorney Shaw prosecuted for the state. The hearing for E Tarry of Clermont was scheduled to follow.
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Roy Godden
Clermont
T the
Grand Jury
Justice Clark
West Union
A. C. Peterson
Godden
Shaw
E. €. Tarry
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Next Wednesday
The Legion Auxiliary meets next on Wednesday June 19 at the home of Mrs Perry Medberry with Mrs John Falk and Mrs Frank Greenley assisting as hostesses.
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the Legion Auxiliary
Perry Medberry
John Falk
Frank Greenley
Resignation at Hatchery Prompts Staffing Change
Gladys Hanson resigned at the hatchery last Tuesday night and on Wednesday moved to Elkader for Farm Bureau office work. Betty Elke has taken over hatchery duties. Mrs. Mark Kelly arrived from Syms, TL, Sunday to visit with Mr. Kelly, who works on the Rock Island bridge crew, as they take a room at the Harry Johnson home for a few weeks.
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Gladys Hanson
Elkader
Farm Bureau
Betty Elkema
Mark Kelly
Syms
Mr. Kelly
Rock Island
Harry Johnson
Reunion Honors California And Dakota Relatives
Mr and Mrs Roy O Dell of Wal Yerville Calif and John F Krueger and Clara Krueger of Madison S D arrived Friday evening for a visit with relatives A picnic dinner and family reunion was held at the Edwin Krueger farm Sunday in their honor Those present included Mr and Mrs Richard Krueger and family of Hawkeye Mr and Mrs Aulden Oelberg of West Union Mr and Mrs O W Krueger and Ruth and Mr and Mrs Alfred Wenger of Clermont Mr and Mrs Vester Wenger and daughter of Volga Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger and Carlton Ina Lewis Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Marjorie Evelyn Johnson Mr and Mrs Gus Krueger and Janet and Jeanette Mrs Marie Krueger Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger and Lyle and Kenton
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Roy O'Dell
Wal Yerville
Calif
John F. Krueger
Clara Krueger
Madson, S. D
Edwin, Krueger
Richard Krueger
Land Family
Hawkeye
Aulden Oelberg
West Union
O. W. Krueger
Ruth
Alfred Wenger
Clermont
Vester Wenger
Volga
Abe Habeger
Mirs
Edward Krueger
Carlton
Ina Lewis
Harry Johnson
Marjorie
Evelyn Johnson
Gus Krueger
Janet
Jeanette
Marie Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Lyle and
Kenton
Fellowship Meet at Ossian and Masonic Picnic at Elkader
Arcturus Lodge A F and A M Ossian hosts the North East Iowa Masonic Fellowship on Friday June 21 with Dr C C Halt of Maynard speaking How Masonry May Aid Democracy A large crowd expected The annual Masonic picnic follows Sunday June 30 at Elkader fair grounds National Lodge Farmersburg hosts Two lodge programs include Royal Halbrook talk All Masons Stars and families invited Coffee and cream served
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Arcturus Lodge
Ossian
North East Iowa
Royal Halbrook
Harold Opsand Recovering After Decorah Hospital Visit
Harold Opsand, living east of Elgin, was taken to Decorah hospital last Tuesday for appendicitis. An operation was performed the same day and he has recovered steadily, returning home Wednesday. Visitors over the weekend included Jean Origer Ruby Boyle S W Kuster Emma Knudtson Laurence and others, with Reinholtz remaining for a week with the Lantz family. Lewis and Keith Thoma visited McGregor and returned with a catfish catch. Erns Schori and the Thoma family shared an evening visit.
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Harald Opsand
Elgin
Decorah
Jean Origer
Ruby Boyle
West Unoin
Robert Miller
Owlwein
Sheldon Boyle
Delbert Lyons
Lavern
Louis Reinholtz
Walter Lantz
Max Thoma
Lewis
Keith Thoma
McGregor
Ern Schori
Thoma
Weibel Family Attends Ames Commencement at ISU
A. M. Weibel and son William of West Union traveled to Ames for Iowa State College's June commencement on June 10. Harold Weibel, a class member among 673 graduates, earned a four year electrical engineering degree and will start with the Chicago Lighting Institute on June 15, the eve of his twenty first birthday. He telephoned his father from Ames and will return to Elgin briefly before departing for Chicago. Mrs. Ray Heins Minerva Weibel of Chicago joined to witness Harold's diploma.
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A. M. Weibel
William
West Union
Ames
Iowa State College
Harold Weibel
Harald
Chicago Lighting Institute
Ray Heins
Minerva Weibel
Chicago
Harold
Elgin
Local Paper Joins Luther Broadcast in Decorah
EWLC the Luther College radio station in Decorah announces a local news service. The Eeho Enterprise and nearby papers within 100 miles will supply items of community interest for the News Courier broadcast at 7:45 each morning by Bob Lee on KWLC 1370.
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EWLC
Luther College
Decorah
Eeho Enterprise
News Courier
Bob Lee
KWLC
General Aid Meeting Sets Committee for June
A Blethodist Aid meeting will be held Thursday June 20. The church parlor hosts the gathering. Committees include PL Strauen, Mrs. Bra Sch HLH, and Wale. Mrs. Max Thoms and Mrs. Emma Bunting will lead the society. Attendance expected. notes made for funds.
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PL Strauen
Bra Sch
Wale
Max Thoms
Emma Bunting
In Appreciation for Gifts and Visits at the Hospital
A note of thanks expresses appreciation for gifts and visits to a patient staying at the hospital. The message requests continued support to help the days pass and to stay strong during time in care.
Mr and Mrs Dodge visit extended stay in Iowa
Koroid Qs Mr and Mrs Dodge of Sioux City with their children spent Sunday in Waukon and the H W Bender home. Mr and Mrs Dodge planned an extended visit at the Bender home before returning to Elgin. Clifford Medberry remained there for a two week visit.
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Gil Dodge
Sioux City
Waukon
Sunda de
H.W. Bender Ho
Fayette County Centennial Pageant Plans At Upper Town Campus
The Cavalcade of Fayette County pageant for June 27 and 28 at the Upper Town campus will feature episode directors and sub directors from across the county. The production includes Prologue through Episode 7 with scenes of pioneers, fort life, Civil War days, trains, and county fairs, with bands performing beforehand. Local figures Mrs. H R Young and Mrs. L J Bodensteiner chair and direct the event, which aims to showcase Fayette County's heritage and pioneer descendants.
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Fayette County
Faytette
Parta
Paysette County
Maynard and Waucoma
H. R. Young
Arlington
L. J. Bodensteiner
West Union
Winnebagoes
Sarsmall Lawing
Wilcox Cabin
Herman Smith, Jr
Hawkeye
Company FP
Clermont
Thos
Ober
Vette
Buregarts
Ordwein
Filo
Community Day Planned by Illyria Church Groups
Illyria community plans a Friday June 21 Community Day on church grounds along highway 54. Activities include a morning athletic program, an afternoon address music and readings at 2, and an evening amateur play after a band concert. Meals will be served in the church basement. Committee heads cover Program Band Speakers Tent Seating and Advertising with names listed. A full program will be printed next week.
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Tlyria
Illyria
Highway 54
Elgin
Harold Strong
J. M. Shaffer
Arthur Yearous
Ed Wenger
Thos. Pollock
W. S. Rothlisberger
I Guy Ernst
J. C. Warton
Alton Medberry
Carften Klingman
Jerome Yearous
Perry Medberry
Chas.Doty
Fred Rothlisberger
John Rothlisberger
Alban Kimpson
C. L. Klingman
Andrew Yearous
Guernsey Smith
Will Frieden
Delbert Chapman
Jim Yearous
LeRoy Rutherger
Harold Dennier
Gerald Shaffer
Ella Foxwell
Ruth Rothilisberger
Dump Fire Sparks At Cemetery Dump Ground
A fire was discovered Saturday night near the dumping ground by the cemetery. By Sunday morning it had burned under the banks and proved hard to check, with Marshal Bosle attempting a restrained response as the blaze spread.
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Elgin
Marshal Bosle
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Family Church Supper at Methodist Church
A community gathering held at the Methodist Church for a family supper week of events. Attendees include relatives such as Walter Stanta and others visiting during the week, with plans for return home late in the week.
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