Storm Ak0 Cyclone Scatters Havoc Across Counties
A Saturday evening cyclone swept through the area causing scattered damage from Elgin to Fayette County. Farms near West Union saw complete demolitions while others, including Olaf Berg and Henry Follett, suffered moved or blown structures. Three horses, two cows, and a calf died at Frank Rounds place with injuries to Mr. Rounds. No fires resulted from the storm.
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Tn Elgin
Clayton County
Ole Baker
Henry Erickson
Mr. Rounds
Olaf Berg
Henry Follett
Fayette County
D. Chandler
Carl Carmichal
West Union
Town Hall Bond Vote Passes by Nineteen Votes
In a special election Tuesday in the council room the town approved bonding to purchase a town hall. Of 185 votes cast, 33 yes and 25 no from Indies. 127 ballots by men with 69 for and 58 against. The measure carries by 19 votes and now awaits council action. a meeting was held last evening with adjournment to Monday.
Farmers' Picnic at Hawkeye June 23
Invitation to a Hawkeye farmers picnic on June 23 featuring ship flights, base ball, street sports, fine speeches and band concerts. A big day with many interesting activities.
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Hawkeye
Anniversary celebration unites Hilgin Baptist youth
On Tuesday evening the 25th anniversary of the Hilgin Baptist Young Peoples Society filled the roomy church with delegates and visitors from state Baptist churches. Rev. O B Krueger gave the anniversary address, and a vivid program featured music, a dialogue on the Second Coming, and talks by Myrtle Jordan Walter Reusser and others. A reception with ice cream followed as the Iowa convention officers were elected and reports praised the society’s growth from eight members to a pillar in God’s temple.
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Hilgin Baptist Young Peoples’ Society
H. Keiser
Kohrs
Bund
O. B. Krueger
Burlington
Christ Jesus
Young Peoples’ Society of
Elgin
Wm. Kuhn
Iowa
Wigin
W. Kuhn
B. R. Bohstedt
Victor
Walter Reusser
Joseph
Walter Siems
Danville
Theo, Dons
Buffalo Center
Carl Borchardt
Muscatine
F\ Dallmus
Sheffield
Daniel
Ie Crown
Nlyin
Aplinatun
Muscathie
Tnree Wudivace
Tiev. U Steiger
Tie
Rain Returns With More Wet Weather This Week
The forecast notes additional rainfall Wednesday and Thursday nights with periods of showers likely across the region. Local officials remind residents to secure outdoor items and monitor water drainage.
Miss Verne Knel Visits West Union This Week
Miss Verne Knel was a visitor in West Union last Thursday and Friday, staying briefly to see local sights and meet residents. Her visit drew interest from townshown residents and local hosts.
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Verne Knel
West Union
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Bank
Gus Gunderson
Preneaty
Wsantl Mosby
Lion Brand
Bob
Max Thoma
Lowa
Ako
State Young. People's Convention
Iowa German Baptist Jugend Bund
Young People’s Society
H. Steiger
Herons
Wen
Christ
Myrtle Jordan
German Baptist Church
Citizens’ State Bank
Barn Schori
Pres. C
F. Becker
Cashier
Europe
Tetley
C. S. Halstenson
Bowen
Greenley
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