Best Ever Herd Homecoming Delights Local Community
Rev J J Snyder praised record dinner turnout as 1987 homecoming exceeded all prior events. West University pastor T M Nielson gave the main address on progress in forestry and farming cooperatives, Denmark flags presented by the mayor. The evening featured a three act play Yimmie Johnsons Job with Mrs Fred Rothlisberger s Sunday school class, coached by Guernsey Smith, plus Elgini band performances. Proceeds reached 108. Dilyria s homecoming enters local history as a standout event.
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J. J. Snyder
T. M. Nielson
West
Mark
Pds
Denmark
Yimmie Johnson
Fred Rothlisberger
Guernsey Smith
Acta Tafid
Elgini
Dilyria
Died Sunday Mrs Robert Wilson Firs Elgin
Mrs. Robert Wilson aged 65 died Sunday evening after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral at St Paul M E church Elgin Thursday at 2 p m burial in the local cemetery. Daughter Margery in Kentucky and Genevieve expected from California. Life sketch to be published next week.
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Robert Wilson
Ruth Conner
California
New Creamery Opened in Wadena by Riverside Mutual Creamery
The Riverside Mutual Creamery association of Wadena held an open house for its new creamery building on Tuesday June 15. The 35 by 60 foot hollow tile structure features a fireproof roof and a new refrigerating room with modern equipment. The cost will be covered by certificates of indebtedness issued to patrons and friends and repaid from future profits.
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Riverside Mutual Creamery Association
Wadena
A Serious Accident is Sure to Occur Sometime
A brief opinion piece warns that reckless drivers threaten the business district. The writer laments the marshal lacks authority to stop speedsters and suspects their fast driving yields little worthwhile gain, arguing that sooner or later a serious crash will occur.
Grand Lodge election at Cedar Rapids names Palmer leader
Attending Silverleaf lodge in Elgin W. M Max Thome reports the Iowa Grand Lodge met at the Masonic Temple in Cedar Rapids last week. Delegates elected Harry Palmer of Cedar Rapids Grand Worshipful Master for the coming year, succeeding Dr. Throcknorton of Des Moines.
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Max Thome
W. M
Silverleaf Lodge
Elgin
Iowa Grand Lodge
Masonic Temple
Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge
Harry Palmer
Throcknorton
Des Moines
Paving Plan Extends Along Highway 18 Toward South Dakota
The State Highway Commission announced that the entire stretch of Highway 18 from McGregor west through Mason City Al gona Spencer and Sheldon to the South Dakota line will be paved, except in Sioux county. The Hawkeye junction to Fredericksburg will finally be paved this year or next.
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McGregor
Mason City
Algona
Spencer
Sheldon
South Dakota Line
Inwood
Sioux County
State Highway Commission
Hawkeye Junction
Fredericksburg
Evans-Krueger Nuptials On Thursday
A wedding occurred Thursday June 10 at noon as Miss Bileen Grace Evans and Gustav E. Krueger united in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. Paul F. Zoschke officiated. Kenneth and Louise Evans attended. The bridal party stood under a fern and daisy trellis with iris in the background. music included Oh Promise Me and Lohengrin.
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Miss Bileen
Grace Evans
Gustav E. Krueger
Paul F. Zoschke
First Baptist Church
Kenneth
Louise Evans
Harry Johnson
Lohengrin
Elgin Couple Wed After Five Day Honeymoon
Rev and Mrs Paul F Zoschke and Mr and Mrs N W Evans join in a wedding reception with many friends. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs N W Evans, and Mr Krueger from Germany were married. A five day trip to Mattoon Illinois followed and the couple reside on the groom’s farm east of Elgin. The bride’s dress and table decor featured yellow jonquils and heart shaped lace accents. Dinner was served by friends Betty Kohler Dorothy Olson and Kathryn Strauch. The Echo extends congratulations.
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Paul F. Zoschke
N. W. Ee
Marie Krueger
Betty Kohler
Dorothy Olson
Kathryn Strauch
Mattoon
Ill
Elgin
N. W. Evans
Elgin High School
Mr. Krueger
Germany
Echo
Volga Beats Elgin in Lopsided Sunday Game
A partial Elgin Volga score is reported as about 14 to 6 with Volga leading after an explosive final inning. Elgin held Volga to two runs through seven innings before Volga erupted for eleven in one inning at Volga City. Nearby Wadena defeated Sumner 8 to 4.
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Volga City
Volga
Elgin
Wadena
Sumner
Air Mail Week Proclaimed by Iowa Governor Kraschel
Iowa Governor Nels Kraschel proclaims the week of June 20 to 26 as Iowa Air Mail Week urging residents to use air mail benefits and learn its many implications at home and abroad. A want ad appears in the same column for readers looking to buy or sell.
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Nels Kraschel
Iowa Air Mail
Air Mail
Press Group Met At Ossian Friday
The Northeast Iowa Press association met in Ossian last Friday afternoon with Frank Schmitz of the Bee and his father, postmaster Schmitz, hosting. New members Tom Powell and Dick Westerfield were welcomed by Bill Klingbeil, and veteran publishers E. A. Mcllree and H. V. Boxer spoke briefly. An annual Guttenberg picnic was set for August 18, and the meeting adjourned for dinner at the Ossian hotel.
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Northeast Iowa Press Association
Ossian
Frank Schmitz
The
Bee
Schmitz
Tom Powell
Dick Westerfield
Fayette County Union
Bill Klingbeil
Postville Herald
E. A. Mcllree
Union
H. V. Boxer
Oshvein Register
Tom and
Guttenberg
Ossian Hotel
Lets Park Them Outside Business District
Summer parking is tight on Thursday and Saturday evenings in Elgin. Merchants urge residents within walking distance to leave cars at home to free space in the business district and improve shopper parking availability.
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Elgin
Road Sign Placed at Rothlisberger Corners
C Muehlethaler chairman of the Community Club roads committee placed a large road sign at the Rothlisberger corners to aid visitors coming from that direction. The sign eases getting to town after many reported driving around via West Union to find their way.
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C. Muehlethaler
Community Club Roads Committee
Rothlisberger Corners
West Union
Loftsgard Dies in Elgin. funeral set at Marion Lutheran
Halver Loftsgard, aged Elgin resident, died Monday afternoon about 1 30. He had been ill only a short time. The funeral will be held Friday at two o clock at Marion Lutheran church with Rev Strandford officiating and burial at the cemetery there. His life sketch will appear next week.
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Halver Loftsgard
Elgin
Marion Lutheran Church
J. Strandford
Mr. Loftsgard
Fellowship Meeting Tuesday at Ossian
N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship association president H Falk announces the June gathering at Ossian on Tuesday the twenty second with Brother George H Sawyer as guest speaker.
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H. Falk
N. E. Iowa
Dim Those Lights Becomes Law After July Fourth
State Patrol chief John Hattery warns that dimming headlights at night will switch from courtesy to mandatory after July 4. Patrols will enforce the law vigorously, with penalties including a license stub detention for noncompliance. High speed or recklessness could bring further action.
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Tye
John Hattery
The
Highway Patrol
Hattery
Baseball Benefit Dance Thursday Eve June 17 Elgin Event
Elgin invites fans to a 25 cent benefit dance at the opera house on Thursday evening to support the local baseball team. Little German Band provides music as Elgin seeks fan backing after recent tough breaks. admission promises good value and a boost for the team.
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Elgin
Opera House
Oil For Streets Arrived Here Tuesday
Oil for Elgin streets arrived Tuesday afternoon and the oiling crew will apply it within a day. Diagonal street requires scarifying. other streets are prepped. Council aims to economize, resisting a full regrade. A traveling salesman was warned for speeding after being brought to the mayor's court.
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Elgin
Echo
Diagonal
Boyle
Corn Nearly a Foot High in Illyria Township Field
Guy Ernst reports his corn field in Illyria township stands 8 to 9 inches high on average with a sheltered section reaching 14 to 16 inches. He credits several years of good fertilization for the exceptional growth observed this season.
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Guy Ernst
Illyria
Ernst
Barker Boyle Wedding in Clermont
Marjorie Barker of Elgin and Howard Boyle of Clermont wed Thursday morning June 10 at St. Peter's Church Clermont. Attendants were Evelyn Barker and Sheldon Boyle with many friends present. After a three day trip to Rochester they reside on a Clermont farm with Boyle family. guests included Zella Boyle Bob Miller and Ruby Boyle.
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Marjorie Barker
Elgin
Howard Boyle
Clermont
St. Peter’s Church
Leo O'Connell
Evelyn Barker
Waterloo
Sheldon Boyle
Boyle
Wm. Barker
Mr. Boyle
Ed Boyle
Elgin High School
Rochester
Minn
Zella Boyle
Bob Miller
Oelwein
Ruby Boyle
West Union
Echo
Elgin Band Concerts Face Summer Debate
Debates persist over Elgin summer band concerts though support remains strong. The band has practiced faithfully all winter and is ready for a varied program, with hopes to announce a season opening by Thursday next. Patrons anticipate pleasure from past summers and urge swift start.
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Elgin
Hatchery Closes Monday After Busy Season
The Capper Hatchery ends its season on Monday after a February start. About fifteen workers were employed this season and will be reassigned. Capper will have portion of crew cleaning incubators and packing equipment for storage during the idle period.
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Capper
Post-Nuptial Shower Held For Mrs Howard Boyle
Mrs Sheldon Boyle Hazel Patterson and Mrs Walter Kohls entertain about fifty ladies in the Boyle home Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs Howard Boyle a recent bride. The evening featured games and stunts and the bride opened her many gifts. Refreshments were served at the close.
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Sheldon Boyle
Hazel Patterson
Walter Kohls
Boyle Home
Howard Boyle
Picnic for Eastern Stars and Families in Park
Eastern Stars announce a park picnic for members and families on Friday evening June 25 at 6 15 PM. Bring sandwiches for your family a covered dish and own dishes and silver. coffee will be furnished. Members urged to attend with their families.
Train Wait Smoothed In Busy Junction
A brief transit note describes a pause as a train passes through a busy junction then traffic resumes. The passage emphasizes patience and smooth restart of motor vehicles once the track clears.
Community Club Meeting At Evans Cafe In Elgin
The Elgin Community Club met Monday evening at Evans Cafe for its June session with about thirty five members present. Attendance surpassed sixty percent of a sixty member roster. After a good dinner, routine business focused on the road problem and Homecoming planning. Ern Harmon of New Martinsville WV attended and joked Elgin could start a furniture factory with its famed table finishers.
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Elgin Community Club
Evans Cafe
Ern Harmon
New Martinsville
W. Vae
Elin
Wind and Rain Do Much Damage Across Iowa
A severe wind and rain storm struck eastern and northern Iowa Saturday night, washing out crops and wrecking buildings. Reports indicate rainfall around four inches in several towns, with Elgin noting four inches by Sunday morning. The storm caused major damage in Vinton Waterloo Belmond Ackley Newton New Hampton Williamsburg and other communities.
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Iowa
Atk Telephone Ines
Elgin
F.C Muehlethaler
Vinton
Waterlon
Belmond
Ackley
Newton
New Hampton
Williamsburg
Clermont Guild Invites Elgin M E Aid Society Picnic
Mrs Richard L Olson secretary of Clermont Union Church Guild invites members of St Pauls Methodist Aid Society to the annual Guild picnic at Clermont city park on Wednesday July 14 at 6 30 pm. Visitors should bring sandwiches a covered dish and dishes for their party. The invitation extends to members with their families. A famous actor says he would like to spend six months just letting the rest of the world go by. He should try touring in a second hand car.
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Richard L. Olson
Clermont Union Church Guild
Aid Society
St. Paul's
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