Party Politics Boil at State's Headquarters
State Republican and Democratic chairs face likely resignations as Milroy of Vinton and Birmingham of Sioux City are linked to futures in law and a postmaster role. Swirl of potential successors includes Harry Swan, G. G. Jeck, C. B. Murtagh, and William Hart, with Taft influence urged by L. J. Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Milroy
Vinton
E. H. Birmingham
Sioux City
Washington, D. C
Milroy
Jean Vinton
Statehouse
Harry Swan
Atlantic
Swan
Iowa
G. G. Jeck
Birmingham
Jeck
C. B. Murtagh
Algona
William Hart
Iowa City
Central Committee
Lester Drennen
Drennen
Illyria Community Day Plans Announced for June 23
Illyria and Elgin plan annual Community Day activities beginning at 10 30 Friday with kittenball horse shoe pitching and races. A program features readings music an address by Hon Harry Morrow and an Elgin band concert followed by a play Simon Pure Simpleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
McDonald
Elgin
Gerald Shaffer
Harold Dennler
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Ladies’ Aid
Harry Morrow
Hopkinton
Elgin Band
Simon Pure Simpleton
W. S. Rothlisberger
Guernsey Smith
Helen Rothlisberger
Harley Schultz
Post
Wadena
Kenneth Evans Accepts Lake Park Teaching Post
Kenneth Evans signed a contract last Thursday to teach and coach at the Lake Park consolidated schools near Estherville in the northwest section of the state. He will coach mathematics and history and continues summer study at Upper Iowa University. Ruth Carpenter of Knoxville Tennessee visits relatives in the area and is employed as a dietitian at the University of Tennessee Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Evans
Lake Park Consolidated Schools
Estherville
Kenneth
Upper Iowa
Ruth Carpenter
Knoxville
Tenn
C. B. Schori
Calmar
Fayette
Miss Carpenter
University Hospital
University of Tennessee
Winnifred Schmid
Anna Rennison
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Jorgenson to Remain at Faulkton for Summer
In a letter to the Echo C Jorgenson known as Rudy will stay at Faulkton Dakota until August first for summer band work. He did not state if he would teach there next year. His vacation echoes the Scotchman who stayed home and wandered in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. CC
Jorgenson
Rudy
Elgin
Faulkon
Dakota
the Echo
Elgin Declares Rat Extermination Week Citywide Fight
In June 1924 Elgin schedules a concentrated rat extermination week urging all residents to join the effort. At a Community Club meeting the plan was endorsed to use traps and safe poison bait, treating common harbor sites to prevent rats from relocating. Officials seek public cooperation to reduce infestations before fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
United Action
Kenneth Heck Admitted to Iowa Academy of Science
Kenneth Heck was elected an associate member of the Iowa Academy of Science at its annual meeting at Iowa State College Ames. The recipient, son of Mr and Mrs Tofield Heck, enters his senior year at Coe College majoring in botany and zoology and is recognized for outstanding science work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Academy of Science
Iowa State College
Ames
Kenneth Heck
Tofield Heck
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Senneth
Coe College
Too Cold Weather Impacts Local Harvests
The period’s chill hurts corn growth and causes yellowing. expected warm days should improve conditions. Farmers report underway alfalfa harvesting but curing remains difficult amid low sun and cold.
Iowan Grand Lodge Delegates Travel to Sioux City
Attend Iowa Grand Lodge in session. C. O. Christ W M of Silverleaf lodge Elgin along with R S Henderson of Clermont left Monday morning. C J Harrington joined their trip to Remsen to visit his son Warren Harrington and wife Tuesday through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Christ
W. M
Silverleaf Lodge
Elgin
R. S. Henderson
Clermont
Sioux City
Iowas Grand Lodge
C. J. Harrington
Remsen
Warren Harrington
Ten Fayette youths join Clear Lake rural youth camp
Otto Brandt Gilbert Brandt and Kenneth Medberry plus LeRoy Rothlisberger of Elgin were among ten Fayette county young folks attending the North Yow rural youth camp at Clear Lake Saturday and Sunday. Phone your news to 20 early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Gilbert Brandt
Clermont
Kenneth Medberry
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Elgin
Fayette County
Clear, Lake
Hunt for Heirs of Mrs Enos Proceeds
An eastern insurance company searches for heirs of Mrs Bert Enos who died about fifteen years ago. She held a paid up policy and no rightful heirs have been located. The Echo supplied relatives data. most have moved or died. It later disclosed Mrs Kniel sent Enos personal treasures to relatives and the trunk’s travels via railroads may reveal heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Insurance Company
Bert Enos
The
Echo
Heifers Killed by Lightning Strike in Minnesota Herd
Mrs. Louisa Lehman and her son Max lost seven Milking Shorthorn heifers to a weekend lightning strike with one more injured and the eighth still unverified. Eight two year olds, to freshen this fall, had vanished days earlier. seven were found dead under a tree and another injured after a pasture search. Insurance partly covers the loss and the deaths are attributed to last Thursday afternoon’s storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Lehman
Max
Postoffice to Add a Substitute Clerk in Elgin
A civil service notice states the Elgin postoffice will add a substitute clerk. An examination will be held soon and applicants may obtain details from Postmaster G. J. Mosby. The position pays 65 cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Postoffice
G. J. Mosby
East Community Club Hosts Meeting At Elgin Area Home
Mrs. Ernest Bauder hosted the East Community Club at her home east of Elgin. The group, composed of women from the Ed Bauder neighborhood east of West Union, heard Mrs. C. B. Schori of Elgin read a paper on the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bauder
East of Elgin
East Community Club
West Union
Ed Bauder
C. B. Schori
Elgin
Teacher Emma Jansen Seeks Release for Ackley Job
Emma Jansen, home economics teacher for two years, asks the school board for release after securing a similar position in Ackley. Her departure will leave three vacancies at the district, with Paul Tate and Helen Wegner also set to leave next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Jansen
Ackley
Paul Tate
Helen Wegner
Hutchinson Dental Equipment Sold to D. E. Tinker
D. E. Tinker of Strawberry Point, a recent Iowa University dental college graduate, bought the L. S. Hutchinson estate dental gear at administrator's sale last Thursday morning and plans to reopen the office. He is 26, unmarried, raised in Strawberry Point, and learned of the opening during graduation. Plans include adding a new vulcanizer and other equipment changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Tinker
Strawberry Point
Iowa University Dental College
L. S. Hutchinson
Tinker
University of Iowa
Seventeen Year Locust Debut Captured Near Farm Life
Lester Grimm brought a tin can with locusts he found near a timber to town and shared shells from which the insects emerged. Locusts appear every seventeen years and can cause damage, often making froglike croaks and concertlike roars when numerous. The long cycle means few efforts have been made to kill the pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Grimm
Sam Yost
Margaret Strauch Honored at Shower Engagement in June
Mrs. Lyle Light hosted about twenty young ladies at a pre-nuptial shower for Margaret Strauch. The event featured games and the bride opened her gifts before refreshments. The wedding is set for Friday, June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Light
Margaret Strauch
Feller's Hardware Elgin Offers Special Range Sale
Feller's Hardware in Elgin promotes a special sale on Copper-Clad Ranges next week. Buyers who purchase a range receive a free portable radio valued at 19.95 or a set of aluminum ware near that price. Echo advertisement notes the attractive offer for prospective buyers.
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Feller’s Hardware
Elgin
Echo
Contract for R. E. A. Line To Be Let Late in June
Elgin crews upgraded the town by installing four new standard traffic signs. Two stop signs now stand at Lehman hardware corner and Carrie Larson corner. The other two are speed limit signs placed at the west end and near the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. A. Line
Elgin
Lehman Hardware
Carrie Larson
West End
Clayton Allamakee Project Expands Into Fayette County
The R E A plan originally mapped for Clayton and Allamakee counties adds a Fayette County section. About 180 farmers seek service, with 150 signing contracts and paying a $5 fee. The network will span around 200 miles across three counties, with 62 in Fayette, 92 in Clayton, and 48 in Allamakee. Construction will be let late June, wiring begins when lines are built, and service anticipated by late fall. Local wiring contractors will do preferred work per strict specifications. The Fayette county directors include two farmer directors Lou Dennler and W S Rothlisberger. A list of local signers is provided, with numerous individuals and firms named as service prospects.
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Clayton
Allamakee
Fayette County
Fayette
Allamakee County
BR. E. A
Lou Dennler
Rothlisberger
Helmer L. Loftsgard
John R. Hellum
Henry Vellersven
L. O. Reterson
Clarence Kirkeber
Rothlisberger Starts First R. E. A. Wiring Job
W. S. Rothlisberger, Alyrian farmer and Fayette county R. E. A. director, becomes the first in the community wired for service from the R. E. A. line to be erected this summer. John Grimm began wiring the Rothlisberger home Monday. Wiring follows A. B. A. specifications learned at district meetings. Exterior work on the new home is nearly finished. partitions are in, heating pipes and electric wiring are being installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Rothlisberger
Fayette County
R. E. A. Board
John Grimm
Rothlisberger
Grimm
Echo List Corrected Please Check Your Date
The Echo subscription list was corrected up to and including Friday June 8. All readers who paid their subscription recently will please check the date on their address tag and see that it corresponds with their receipt. If dates do not correspond please notify us at once for correction. The Echo greets new readers and welcomes them to our circle. Thanks to those who advanced their subscriptions.
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Echo
No Free Movies in Park Tonight
Max Thorny received a letter from J. T. Runkle of Decorah stating a car wreck damaged his movie machine. Free movies at the park for Thursday night were called off. It is uncertain if the machine will be rebuilt and resume the schedule. Last week’s show drew a large crowd the committee regrets the cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Thorny
J. T. Runkle
Decorah
Mr. Runkle
Church Steps Completed After Renovation
Concrete steps to the M. E. church were rebuilt and a new landing added beside the roadway to ease alighting from parked cars. The improvement addresses long standing deterioration in the old steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Gehring Family Activity Highlighted in Local Notes
Janice Gehring spends two weeks with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gehring. She attended Bible school at the M. E. church last week. This week included a trip to the West Union courthouse on Monday and a Sunday school picnic on Tuesday. Echo advertisers urged readers to patronize and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Gehring
Fred Gehring
Court House
West Union Moniday
Echo
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