Postville Raid Eclipses Elkader Headlines in Northeast Iowa
Saturday 21 officers swept Postville at 7:00 am trapping thirteen in the county jail, twelve men and one woman. Authorities call it a large wide spread theft ring with loot valued around 2000 dollars including an auto, clothing, liquor, lumber, and more. Several arrested for possession or theft while others questioned. loot from Minnesota and Burgess-Dugstad cases identified.
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Postville
Elkader
Iowa
Minnesota
Ed Dugstad
Clermont
Burgess-Dugstad Company
Sheriff King
Waukon
Decorah
Three Postville defendants sentenced in county raid case
Three of 18 Postville arrestees pleaded guilty Monday. Richard Folsom received five years in Fort Madison for grand larceny, Arthur Sweikert five years in Anamosa, and Joe Larson three months plus 300 dollars fine. Larson to be paroled on payment.
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Postville
T. H. Goheen
Richard Folsom
Fort Madison
Arthur Sweikert
Anamosa
Joe Larson
Goheen
Larson
Robert Gould
Henry Lawson
Pope Ruckdaschel
Hamp Stafford
W. R. Arthur
Swiss couple arrives to make their home in the United States
Mr and Mrs Jacob Solberger of Canton Bern Switzerland arrived last Thursday and plan to settle in the United States Mrs Solberger formerly Margaret Dennler daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Dennler left there over a year ago to marry Mr Solberger They left Switzerland June first and traveled ten days Solberger is a Ford mechanic by trade seeking work as car sales remain brisk here.
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Jacob Solberger
Canton Bern
Switzerland
U.S
Solberger
Margaret Dennler
Fred Dennler
Ford
America
Illyria Community Day Program Program Highlights and Speakers
The annual Community Day on June 19 features a sequence of afternoon events after dinner by the Ladies Aid Society including music by the Jolly Band directed by Hilda Meyer and community singing led by the Strong Bros Reading by Jane Fahey of Elgin and an address by Hans Skott state dairy inspector Friday evening concert by Elgin Band and musical interludes between acts The Homecoming program Sunday afternoon offers congregational singing led by W. Peters of Arlington a prayer by Rev. Paul F Zoschke of Elgin piano solo by Harold Strong an address by Rev Barthelmew of Elkader song audience and benediction
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Jolly Band
Hilda ‘Meyer
Strong Bros. Innovation
J. J. Snydee
Jane Fahey
Elgin
Hans Skott
Plain Jane
Ralph Holtzman
Arthur ‘Chapman
Krueger
W. 4. Peters
Arlington
Paul F. Zoschke
Mrs. Wm. Krueger Dies Near Elgin at Forty-Seven
Mrs. Wm. Krueger, who lived north of Elgin, died early Tuesday morning June 16 at age 47. She is survived by her widower and four children. The Elgin Baptist church funeral Friday afternoon will be conducted by Rev. Zoschke. A life sketch will appear next week.
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Wm. Krueger
Elgin
Elgin Baptist Church
Zoschke
Woman’s Sweetheart Escapes After Cave-Man Tactics
A young man arrested by the marshal for menacing behavior towards his girlfriend was released after a tearful plea and a promise to reform. The marshal did not cry. the incident centered on a troubled night and the couple’s quarrel.
Winners in Butter Contest at West Union District meet
Buttermakers of districts 1 and 11 met at West Union for a butter judging contest won by district 11 with an average score of 93.18 to 92.5. Fred Mitchell of St. Lucas led individual scoring with 95, followed by Floyd Nefager of West Union at 94.5 and Severin Berge son of Church at 94.25. judges were McKenzie, Stephenson, and Hart. Banquet honors included a split first for men between Leroy Waskow and Fred Gernand, a split second for Severin Bergeson and Walter Waskow, and Mrs. N. M. Larson of Decorah winning among women.
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West Union
Fred Mitchell
St. Lucas
Floyd Nefager
Severin Bergeson
Church
McKenzie
Stephenson
Hart
Leroy Waskow
Fred Gernand
Walter Waskow
N. M. Larson
Decorah
Tia Batwean
A Dime Chiseler At Hes ton Cafe
A strange woman asked for a quarter in small change at Hes ton's cafe on Sunday. She offered two nickels and five pennies on what looked like a dime, but a lead washer hidden in the stack revealed the ruse. She fled to a down street parked car, exposing a small racket to raise a dime.
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Heston
Mr. Heston
Schori Hosts Fayette Birthday Dinner Party
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori entertain at a Fayette home dinner Tuesday evening for the birthday anniversaries of C. H. Carpenter and Mrs. Carrie Whitney. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Carpenter, Mrs. Carrie Whitney, Mary Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fox, Mrs. Jennie Denniston, Mrs. Ella Loebs, and Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Parker.
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C. B. Schori
C. H. Carpenter
Carrie Whitney
Fayette
C. R.carpenter
Mary Carpenter
A. J. Fox
Jennie Denniston
Ella Loebs
J. D. Parker
Dorcas Society Bazaar at Marion Church Parlors
The Marion Dorcas Society will hold a bazaar in the church parlors on Friday evening June 19. Lunch will be served. A2ipe Sell it through an Echo Want Ad.
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Marion Dorcas Society
Echo
Bonus Goes To Veterans This Week
About two billion dollars are distributed to World War II veterans this week. An estimated 3,500,000 veterans will partake in the bonus, with most funds expected to enter regular trade channels soon, giving a substantial boost to business nationwide.
Birthday celebration for three at Leuchtenmacher home
The birthdays of Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher Rob Wilson and Edwin Bauman were celebrated Monday evening with a picnic supper at the Leuchtenmacher home. Attending were the families plus Mr and Mrs Will Kohls and Albert Erickson of near Elkader.
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Roy Leuchtenmacher
Rob Wilson
Edwin Bauman
Leuchtenmacher
Will Kohls
Albert Erickson
Near Elkader
Clermont to Host Masons Next Week
Clermont Masons will host the Northeast Town Masonic association at their regular monthly meeting in the Brick City on Friday night, June 26. The third degree will be exemplified and visiting lodge members will fill chairs.
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Clermont Masons
Northeast Town Masonic Association
Brick City
Death notice for Circuit Judge A. G. Zimmen
The Associated Press reported on Tuesday June 16 the death of Circuit Judge A. G. Zimmerman a 73 year old Wisconsin jurist from Madison born in Elgin Iowa. Local readers may recognize the Zimmerman name and party. Mrs Roy Bakeman and son Ronald of Antioch California visited relatives here in the Bakeman and Bopp homes.
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Associated Press News
A. G. Zimmerman
Wisconsin
Madison
Elgin
Iowa
Roy Bakeman
Ronald
Antioch
Calif
N. Bakeman
Mae Bopp
Crops Doing Fine Despite Cold Nights
Local crops show strong health with corn on river bottoms ahead of highland fields and expected to reach knee high by week’s end. Small grains hay lands and pastures remain ident and prospects point to an above average crop. Warmer weather forecast may push corn to knee height by July fourth.
Elgin to oil streets with No 2 road oil contract
Elgin city council held a special meeting and approved oiling all streets with 10 000 gallons of No 2 special road oil from Iowa Oil Company at 6 56 per gallon plus sand and gravel. Heavier coats will cover business districts while residences receive lighter coats. The crew began Center street and aims to finish in days.
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Elgin
Iowa Oil Company of
Des Moines
Center Street
Northeast publishers plan Decorah family picnic trip
Publishers from four Northeast Town counties and their families will meet in Decorah on Friday. They will make a morning visit to Niagara cave, gather at the country club for a 12 30 picnic dinner, then conduct a short business session before socializing ends the day. Decorah hosts welcomed the group years ago and the return visit is highly anticipated.
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DecOrah
Niagara Cave
Country Club
Princess Theater Reopens With Modern Upgrades at West Union
Princess greatly improved as Harry Pace, manager, cuts a long list of upgrades. The West Union theater now features redecorated interiors, new upholstered seats, updated lighting, curtain, screen, and ventilating system, making it a top comfort venue in the region.
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Harry Pace
The
Princess At
West Union
Large chick shipment continues as markets stay active
Capper ships two large truck loads of baby chicks from Postville on Sunday evening. The pace is notable for this late season as rival hatcheries near closing. Capper advertised a summer chick sale that began June 15 and will run while demand holds.
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Cappers
Postville
Capper
Something New in Permanents at Elgin Beauty Shop
The Elgin Beauty Shop announces a new Velva wave in oil machine and additional equipment for customer comfort. Mary Bailey, beautician, invites visits for complete beauty service and lists phone and location near Falb's Garage.
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Elgin Beauty Shop
Mary Bailey
Beautician
Falb
Guernsey Smith Plans New Home in Highland Township
Guernsey Smith conducts preparatory work for a new residence on the farm south of primary 56 in Highland township. The family’s former home burned last winter just as they were to move in.
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Guernsey Smith
Highland Township
Landon Knox Named Republican Presidential Ticket
Governor Alfred M. Landon of Kansas and Col. Frank Knox were nominated on the first ballot at the Cleveland convention. The harmony noted at the closed session belies a strong, farmer-friendly platform described as liberal American ism. A full convention report appears on another page of the Echo this week.
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Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Cleveland
Frank Knox
Chicago
Landon
Col. Knox
Knox
The
Echo
Fayette County GOP Convention Set For June 27
Republicans of Fayette county meet at the West Union courthouse on Saturday June 27 at 11 am to name delegates to the state convention at Des Moines July 10 and to the state judicial convention at Cedar Rapids July 14. The county has 35 delegates at each convention with several nominations expected on the state ticket.
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Fayette County
West Union
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Band Concerts Again In Elgin Park This Summer
A large crowd attended the band concert in Elgin park last Thursday and many enjoyed the music. Concerts will continue each Thursday evening throughout the summer with changes to reduce repetition. Elgin benefits from a seasoned band that compares well with larger town bands. Viola Berndt is visiting sister Dilles in Waukegan, Illinois.
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Elgin Park
Elgin
Viola Berndt
Waukegan, Illy
Her Sister
Dilles
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W.R. Arthur
Art Sweikert
Bill Boese
Henry Boese
John Pope Ruckdaschel
Douglas Gould
Toe Larson
Donald Folsom
Feller’s Hardware
West Bigin
Illyria
Him
Twin
Dorcas Society Bazaar
Jenny
Parsons
Ellen
Valerie van Duyke
Emma Marsden
Ours Brant Coleman
Clayton Coleman
Howard Marsden
Beatrice Marsden
Rolfe Marsden
Jane Judkins
Emma
Norma Robbins
Il Rothlisberger
Grace Foxwell
Yoranel Rothlisberger
Elizabeth Christen
Floyd Frieden
Thomas Foxwell
Fleet Frieden
Viola Foxwellenneth
Medberry
Hilda Meyer
Mra. W
Rothlisberger
Sound Effects
Otis Rothlisberger
Maraden
Mere Sea G. O. P. County Convention
Philadelphia
Spain
Teabella
Hendrick Hudson
Adel
Irvin S. Cobb
Morist
Wa—Cabot
Cape Breton
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