Elgin Beats Clermont 8 to 4 in Hawkeye Showdown
Elgin defeated Clermont 8 to 4 to stay tied atop the league ahead of today’s Hawkeye clash at Farmers' Picnic. Elgin led 1-0, 4-1, 5-1, and 8-4 with key hits by Falb Klingman and Herrling, while Clermont’s Nelson Pringle Bigler and Shipton provided threats. Dooley sat out. Grover and Vine Luce returned to strengthen the lineup as Postville looms next on the road.
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Clermont
Elgin
Hawkeye
Herrling
F. Kiple
Walt Falb
L. L. Kiple
Atole
Falb
L. Klingman
Beng
Kire
Falk
L. Kiple
Gruver
Nelson
Pringle
Bigler
Shipton
Klingaisin
Kriples
Dooley
Grover
Vine Luce
Postville
Pirates
Anderson
Simpson
Paulson
Clermont Elgin
Kiple
Kiple Shipton
Calnar
Volga City
Arlington
West Union
Elgin Hawkeye
Calmar
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meets June 26
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Gilbertson east of Elgin on Tuesday June 26. It is a Creamery Booster Meeting with a program and social time planned. All neighboring townships are invited to attend and details of speakers will be announced next week.
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H. OH. Gilbertson
Elgin
Easant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin Creamery
Citizens State Bank Annual Meeting Highlights New Officers
Stockholders of Citizens State Bank met Monday to review reports from the examining committee and old board and to elect the same directors for the coming year. The new board organized and re elected the existing officers: President Ern Schori Vice Presidents T J Capper and Max Thome Cashier B J Baumgartner Asst Cashiers W F Kohler and Ern estine Schori. The last year’s board members included B M Benson J E Bilden K H Groth Max Thoma J I Phillipa Ern Schori B J Baumgartner T J Capper and F E Kohler. Additional notes mention Mrs F W Hughes visiting Yosemite and Los Angeles, Mrs Frank Capper and Inez Cook at a J B I A convention, rising baby birth costs, and local business updates including Elgin Creamery and Jack Teegan orchestra at the Elgin Opera House.
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Citizens State Bank
Ern Schori
T. J. Capper
Max ‘Thome
B. J. Baumgartner
W. F. Kohler
Ernestine Schori
B. M. Benson
J. E. Bilden
K. H. Groth
Max Thoma
J. I. Phillipa
F. E. Kohler
Railroad hearing set in West Union on June 21
State Railroad Commission schedules a hearing at the West Union courthouse for June 21 to hear evidence on the Jefferson Highway Transportation Company of Minneapolis. Residents along the Cedar Rapids to Postville line attend, with past Cedar Rapids meetings showing opposition to local passenger service and Rock Island’s ample rail service. The bus line seeks another hearing and adjusted schedules to avoid steam-car conflicts, as towns vary in wanting bus service.
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State Railroad Commission
Court House
West Union
Jefferson Highway Transportation Company
Minneapolia
Cedar Rapids
Postville
Rock Island
Union
Surprise Party for Baptist Choir Leader Hans Keiser
The Junior Choir of a Baptist church hosted a birthday surprise for leader Hans Keiser on a Saturday evening June 8. About thirty youths entered his home at 9 p.m. presenting three bouquets a fine birthday card and a splendid Bible from president Kathryn Kruger. The group enjoyed refreshments and extended birthday wishes for Mr Keiser.
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the Baptist Church
Hans Keiser
Keiser
Cdiganes
Kathryn Kruger
Mr. Keiser
A Few Sidelights on the Game at Elgin
A local game drew a modest crowd with less than 140 paid admissions. The bleachers were crowded to watch the action, despite some fans being ill. Elgin keeps school age children free, drawing younger attendees when possible.
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Loth
Elgin
Community Club Meeting Plans Bus Line Hearing
The Elgin Community Club will meet at the town hall Friday evening June 15 to plan the bus line hearing at West Union next week. A small amount of town improvement work and possible new business will also be on the agenda. all members are urged to attend. Mr Jud Conner and family and Mrs Thos Howard Sr returned from Forest City this week. Helen Rubyer of Randalia is visiting her grandmother Mrs C Theo Schmid. A dance is scheduled for Saturday night in Elgin.
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F. W. Hughes
Berkeley
California
Yosemite Park
Los Angeles
Mrs. Green
Fred ‘Hanson
John Bowers
Fay Klingman
Elgin
Elgin Community Club
Town Hall
West Union
Jud Conner
Harold
Thos. Howard Sr
Forest City
Helen Rubyer
Randalia
C. Theo, Schmid
M. E
Ida Mae Olson
Harvey Kruse
Francea Skarshoug
Ernest J. Starr
Mabel Olson
George Boehm
Gerald Schori
Ole J. Olson
Elgin High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Chicago
Henry Kruse
Farmersaburg
Detroit
Michigan
M. E. Church
Farmersburg
Alfred Bauder
Cedar Rapids
Harold Kruse
Marquette
Ed Gleason
Rubyy Maver
Leona Olson
Nora Olson
Sioux City
Elia Olson
Des Moines
Ern Bauder
Mary Skarshoug
Frances Skarshoug
Kruse
Mich
Echo
Class of 1927 Had Happy Reunion
Last year's graduating class held their reunion at Josephine Kniel's home with fourteen members present. A six o'clock dinner, singing, and class yells followed by story responses, readings, and a movie outing closed a pleasant evening. The class roster included Josephine Kniel Helen Rothlisberger Elizabeth Schupbach Edna Hunsberger Hilda Hoag Millard Gilbertson Reuben Hackman Archie Howard Edward Klingman Frank Kiple John Falk Clifton Mealey Leater Wenger. Clarence Schneider was absent due to farm work.
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Josephine Kniel
Kniel
Max Hunsberger
Wm. H. Schupbach
Eddie Klingman
Clifton Mealey
Millard Gilbertson
Helen Rothlisberger
Elzabeth Schupbach
Edna Hunsberger
Hilda Hoag
Reuben Hackman
Archie Howard
Edward Klingman
Frank Kiple
John Jr. Falk
Clarence Schneider
Clifton Wilson
Leater Wenger
Elgin and Upper Town Batting Leaders Highlight Spring
Arthur Herrling, third baseman for Elgin, ranks second in batting on the Upper Town team with a .342 average. Jellings of Volga City leads at .351, both players collecting the same number of hits but Herrling had one additional at bat. Dooley of Elgin hits .400 and ranks third. Nearby updates note interior redecorating at Albert Schoeri residence with Harry Gilson and Will Christ painting. A. M. Weihel family returns from Chicago, plans to resume work with renewed energy.
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Arthur Herrling
Elgin
Jellings
Volga City
Herrling
Dooley
Albert Schoeri
Harry Gilson
Will Christ
Report of E C T A for May 1928 dairy results
Seventeen herds tested 209 milking cows and 18 dry. Total 227 cows averaged 637 lbs milk and 24.6 lbs butterfat. High herd honors go to Gottlieb Puffer with 1814 lbs milk and 47.0 lbs butterfat from 13 Holsteins. Five herds listed with per herd averages and top cows exceeding 40 to 65 lbs butterfat. Five separators lost 5.9 lbs butterfat worth $3.19.
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Gottlieb Puffer
B. F. Gottlieb Puffer
PB & GH
Geo. Wilkinson
Lucian Appelman
Brackin Bros
Gladys GJ
W. L. Hackett
Gottlieb Pulfer
Lily
New Telephone Directories Out for Northwestern Bell
The Northwest Bell Telephone Company has completed printing new local exchange directories for town and rural riders. Patrons are urged to discard old directories and call by numbers in the new books for best service. The Elgin exchange is maintained, and the company stresses its commitment to good service and customer cooperation.
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Echo Force
Coveryayben
Northwestern ‘Bell
Northwestern Bell Telephone "Company
Elgin
Davis
Buttermakers Talk Vea HA Last Thursday
Fragmented OCR text discusses a meeting or event involving buttermakers or a local group. Names and clear details are unreadable, with many garbled words. The readable bits mention attendees, a large house, and preparations, but no coherent actions or outcomes emerge.
Clarence Toukeesos Builds Sew Home Plan
The text describes a plan involving Clarence Toukeesos to build a sew home, with references to people and a Monday schedule. It mentions Flee and Maury, plus Mr Tuekelson and Welle Tutere in a state context. The fragment hints at a civic or community project and a charged public atmosphere around participation.
Postville Hospital Clinic Announces June 19 Session
The eye ear nose and throat clinic at Postville hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon June 19. Ady.
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Postville Hospital
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Inez Cook
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Jawa
H.W. Falk
Jack Teegan
Elgin Opera House
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Albert T. Reid
Andrew Mellon
Kansas City
Charles
Hilles
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A. M
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Clyde Blunt
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Floyd
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Clarence Toukeesos
Clarence Torbeleoh
Tuekelson
Maury
Postville Hospital Clinic
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