Elgin Triumphs Over Clermont In Classic Little 8 Battle
Elgin edged Clermont 3 to 1 in a pitcher's duel as Kiple and Larson held the line. Clermont scored late but Cowles’ groundout ended the threat, preserving Elgin's win and keeping them tied for first with Hawkeye. Local notes mention church services and the upcoming summer film program.
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Eigin
Hawkeye
Tugaday
Hawks
Eome
Elgin Warriors
Clermont
Brick City
Kiple
Larson
Indians
Clermont Boys
Trong
Cowles
Leurentzen
Hungerford
Guyer
Walch
Christ
Paulson
Masonic Picnic Program At West Union Fair Grounds
The annual Masonic picnic program, printed in the Argus Gazette, lists the West Union band from 11 to 12, picnic dinner 12 to 1 with coffee and ice cream, program starting at 1:30, then games and sports. Presiding will be Berg of Wear Union. selections by band. welcome address by King R. Palmer of West Union. responses by C. M. Holmes of Fayette. readings and vocal solos by Mrs. Marvel Paulson Weston of West Union and Rev. Daniel Hogan of Lyons. includes remarks by the past grand chaplain.
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West Uniony Fair Grounds
Argo-Gazette
West Union
Berg
Wear Union
eKing R. Palmer
C. M. Holmes
Fayette Reading
Marvel
Paulson Weston
Daniel Hogan
Lyons
Masonic Grand Judge
Iowa
Trimmed Hat Sale At Elgin Millinery Store
Elgin Millinery Store announces a big trimmed hat sale running Thursday through Saturday with prices far below cost. Hats range from $1 to $11, with children's hats and various styles discounted. limited time offer urges early shopping.
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Elgin Millinery
Bigin
Baptist Sunday School Picnic At West Union Grounds
Members of the Baptist Sunday School held their annual picnic at the West Union fair grounds. The day was ideal for games and races, a ball game, and a big dinner. The event brought enjoyment for all ages and left attendees saying the day passed too quickly.
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Baptist Bunday School
Weat Union Fair Grounds
Town Pests and Prominent Citizens in Palmy Days
A playful note recounts a pest that haunted local notables in their youth. Now described as wandering in a balmy daze, the piece jokes he must marry to sleep and become a useful member of the community.
Fayette pair wed in double ring ceremony at Whitney home
Miss Gladys Carpenter of Fayette and Clarence Schori of Elgin wed Thursday evening in a ceremony performed by Dr Earl Rondman at 3:00 pm with about fifty immediate relatives present. The couple, unattended, planned a Florida honeymoon then return to take residence in the Brackin home around July 15.
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Gladys Carpenter
Fayette
Clarence Schori
Elgin
AL Whitney
Earl, Rondman
Whitney
Cedar Rapids
Fror
Florida
Digin
Brackin House
Genter Street
Arthur Carpenter
Fayette High School
Upper Iowa University
Clermont
Albert Schori
Elgin High School
Upper Town
Great Lakes
Behort & Kuster Lumber Company
Moonshine Ruins Sheriff's Auto Paddle Wheel Tale
The Fairmont Sentinel recounts a car trouble caused by moonshine use. Bill diluted denatured alcohol with water and poured it into a heater system, later finding a paddle wheel from a pump er cast iron pipe with fourteen holes eaten through, leaving the device useless. He warns that moonshine requires a stomach stronger than cast iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriffs Auto
Sentinel
Fairmont Sentinel
Carver
Eaan
Bill
New Refrigeration Showcase Adds At Falks Store
H W Falk installed a modern refrigeration showcase last week, showcasing meats and fruits with a neat, attractive display. The new equipment enhances the shop’s appearance and aids both customers and clerks, reflecting pride in the store. Also noted is a B Y P A program on Saturday June 21 featuring readings, songs, and the Kruger Quartette, with several named participants.
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H. W. Falk
Farmers Needed to Sell Large Farm Quickly This Fall
Three local buyers have shown strong interest in a large farm listing. We now seek additional properties to match the demand and anticipate selling several farms this fall. Contact us to list your farm and secure a quick sale.
Tent Damage Noted After High Water
Charles Holzer of Del We visited Monday to assess High Land Co property damage from high water. He found his tent intact except for the bank nearby which shows signs of erosion while the river may threaten the site soon. For sale two collie pups for two dollars each inquire at The Echo Office.
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Charles Holzer
Delwe
Echo
Citizens' State Bank Board Re-elected After Meeting
Bank officials reported the Citizens' State Bank was sound after an examiners’ report read at the annual meeting. In the afternoon stockholders re-elected the old board for another year and reaffirmed the existing officers and directors including Fellows, Schort, Thoma, Capper, Baumgartner, Kohler, Ernestine Schort, and several Benson, Bliden, and Groth directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ State Bank
Ernest Schort
Max Thoma
T. J. Capper
B. J. Baumgartner
W. F. Kohler
Ernestine Schort
F. J. Capper
Ernest Schori
B. M. Benson
J. FE. Blilden
Elias Benson
K. H. Groth
H. T. Knudtson
F. & Kohler
Elderly man drowns near Hetherton bridge
Frank Meyer, an elderly man, drowned Friday morning near the Hetherton bridge north of Waucoma while driving a pony on a road cart and leading a Belgian stallion. The pony swam to shore. the Belgian horse was found drowned and Mr. Meyer remains missing as search parties scour the river.
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Frank Meyer
Hetherton Bridge
Waucoma
Mr. Meyer
East Young People Society Program June 21 Evening
The East Young People Society announces a Sunday program at 8 o clock including readings by Beasie Lien Genevieve Lydia Anderson Clarice Lien and Rena Swenson, a convention report, remarks, and a collection followed by closing. The Echo highlights the Weibel Milling Company as a key local business with wholesale and retail operations and large feed shipments.
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The
East Young People’s Society
Son
Beasie Lien Genevieve
Lydia Anderson
Clarence Thorson
Clarize Lien
Rena Swenson
Oine
Elgin
Echo
Weibel MII
Wetber
June Rainfall And Local Visits In Wisconsin
Weather notes show rainfall records by Wi Larrabee Jr and a series of local visits. June rainfall entries span multiple dates while residents from Colfax Wagner Township Hudson and Fayette visit Highn Me and HB Stoeehr home crews.
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Wi. Larrabee Jr
Baptist Church Notes for Sunday Activities and Events
Baptist Church notes list Sunday schedule with German services and Sunday school, plus BYP U program and Father's Day paper program. Reports mention Rev Theo Dons of Cleveland, prayer meetings, and members attending the Burlington BYP A meeting and a planned trip to the Golden Jubilee with Rev Laver, delayed by a bridge collapse near Brynttsburg.
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Theo, Dons
Cleveland
Ohio
Blain
Burlington
Raumian
Laver
Aplington
The
Baptist Church
Brygntsburg
Ph. Lauer
Death of Mrs Gottlieb Bauder at Rock Valley
Mrs Gottlieb Bauder died at her Rock Valley home on Thursday morning at 6 46 from age related causes. She was born Sally Jacob on September 10 1846 near Colengo Iowa and died at eighty years eight months fifteen days. She married Gottlieb Bauder on July 6 1866 and lived on farms in Garfield township before moving to Rock Valley in 1919. Survived by seven children twenty six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren plus three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon June 8th. Hudsonite Hudson South Dakota. Birthday surprise for Hana Keiser held Tuesday June 16 with friends gathering at his home to honor his birthday and Father’s journey of life. The event featured music and prayers and refreshments amid an approaching rain.
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Cotilieb Bauder
Gottlieb Bauder
Rock Valley
Sally Jacob
Mikal Jacob
Colengo
Whco
Elgin
Iowa
Eskader
Higin
Mr. Bauder
Garfeld Township
Fee Pong
Hana Keiser
Hans Keiser
Mr. Kelser
Rev
Lauer
Kelser
Marie Muehlethaler
Frieda Freiburghaus
Hane Keiser
Katie’ Bauman
Mr. Keiser
Box Social at Brainard School House Tuesday Evening
A box social will be held at Brainard school house Tuesday evening June 23 to raise funds for Pleasant Grove cemetery. Ladies are asked to bring supper for two. Lucas Holm of near West Union was an Elmgin visitor Tuesday and drove from here for a short wait at the Ole Ban.
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Lucas Holm
West Union
Water Floods Folks Across County After Heavy Rains
The region faced rising waters from late autumn and a heavy Friday storm. Rivers like the Turkey and Little Turkey flooded towns from Eldorado to Waterloo, washing out a railroad bridge and causing property damage. Three people drowned at Cascade as the flood wrought about 100000 dollars in losses, with widespread detours, fence rebuilding, and crop adjustments as farmers worked to restore fields and guard against weeds.
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Tunisture
Eldorado
Wauconta
Turkey
Little Turkey
AL Blain
Clermont
Here
Dutuqte
Waterloo
Waucoma
Hawkeye
Cascade
State College Grants 499 Degrees This Year
State College awarded four hundred ninety nine diplomas at a Monday graduation in the gymnasium, bringing this year’s total graduates to seven hundred fifty eight. County recipients include Clarence Jack from Waucoma in animal husbandry, Lee Rodda of Oel WAITH in architectural engineering, John Howard of Gelwert in electrical engineering, and Ethelyn V. Brown of Oelwein in home economics. Brainard residents form Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association to tidy and beautify the local cemetery, with a June 23 social planned to raise funds and invite community support.
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State College
Town State College
Clarence Jack
Waucoma
Lee Rodda
Ovlwaith
John Howard
Gelwennt
Ethelyn V. Brown
Oelwein
B. C
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Elgin Trims
Battle Royal
Pessrseeeveer
Riple
Laraon ii
Lareon
My. &. Ghurch
Epworth League
St. Paul's
Ernest J. Start
Bapties
Atlaiavevonetencae Reesiuirace Telecine Talents
Arlington
Volga City
Nings
Krelg
Rhinos
Volga
Bird
Antawine
Hawkhyh
Hlgin
Westgate
Postville
St. Olaf
Dons Hera
Theodore W. Dons
Hosa Muehiethaler
Dons
John Kenyon
Gary
South Dakota
Corones
Hawkeye Clermont
Olaf
Tonga
Bar- Vinetan
Hans Kelser
Eeeeeres
Mabel Benttson
Song of Girls
Fasay
High Land Co
M. Wetber
Barney Lee
Colfax
Wisconsin
Trygve Husberg
Lees
Husberg
Bernice
Will Monlux
Louise Schoch
Eirza Monlux
Wagner Township
Fred Reichert
Alex Schlupp
Hudson
Highn
E. C. Bikema
Betty
HB. G. Stoeehr
Brainard
Pleasant Grove
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