Road and paving bonds and local notices
Bridge of county business includes road bonds sold to cover graveling on No 11 north of West Union with June 1 commencement and graveling details. Paving bonds issued to Des Moines firm, auto registrations rise with Chevrolet leading sales. new truck law explained with weight classifications and plates. Five marriages licensed in Oelwein, Mason City, and nearby, plus community notes on horses, clubs, and county court house programs.
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West Union
Winneshiek
Meeks
Jone
MO Weaver
Town Falls
Pecia
State’ Highway Commins
C. Dp. Bed'Co
Payetts County
Eton D. Beh Co
Des
F. G. Lee
Department of State
John Lennon
Oelwein
Arlene Hancock
A. L. Masters
Charline Hancock
Albert Kelly
Mason City
Irene Flanagan
Wadena
Kenneth E. Gardner
Marvel Bandhagen
Jack Murray
Gladys Murray
Frost Boils Plague Northwest Gravel Roads
Minnesota highway engineer A C White of Mower County uses dynamite to blast frost boils and soft spots in subzero weather. After clearing soil the holes are filled with field stones, described as a permanent cure. Arnold Bauman fell ill last week and is recovering at home.
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A.C. White
Mower County
Minnesota
Elgin to Install Expanded City Street Lighting System
Council members and Central States Power Co officials finalize plans for thirty six light posts on Center and Main streets with underground cable. first outages expected as foundations and posts are placed. A special meeting Wednesday will draft a five year street lighting contract with option for five more.
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B. Hanson
Schriner
Central States Pow Co
Council
Elgin’s. Light System
Cedar
Elgin
Central States
Center Street
Main Street
Lower Town
Hail Storm Ruins Crops Across Four Counties
Thos Hanson and Martin Bilden returned to Elgin from Canton and report a severe hailstorm June 11 that traced an eight mile wide strip through four counties, wrecking crops and forcing farmers to prepare ground for late grain. Delegates from area churches observed strong turnout in Canton and across the region.
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Thos, Hanson
Martin Bilden
Elgin
Canton
St. Dakota
Bear Brand stock closing out sales announced
Fred R Berg announces a closing out sale in La Crosse offering Bear Brand overalls at 1.45 and work shirts at 88c from June 22 to July 8. The sale marks the last Bear Brand stock and includes La Crosse tailored boys and young men suits at substantial savings. Stock up while available.
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la Crosse
Fred R. Berg
Hazel Cook Recovering After Appendectomy in Decorah Hospital
Hazel Cook of east of Elgin is a patient in Decorah hospital after an appendectomy last Friday. Reports from there say the operation went favorable. There was a barn raising Tuesday at Mrs Nancy Ernst farm south of town with carpenters Lerch and Friederich leading and many neighbors assisting.
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Hazel Cook
of Elgin
Decorah Hospital
Nancy Ernst
Lerch and
Friederich
Floyd
Noma de Art
Elgin Band Seeks Local Financial Support for Concerts
Elgin band boosters plan to distribute envelopes to every home to collect small, voluntary weekly contributions. Donations aim to sustain weekly concerts, with business leaders asked for subscriptions or single sums and no funds collected on weeks without performances.
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Elgin
Higin
Tony
Postville Withdraws From League Plans To Add New Team
Postville quits the league as manager Palmer cites inability to keep the team together and fierce competition. Three towns seek to join. seven managers will vote on the replacement. Also, A H Freiberg, former cashier of Farmers Savings Bank of New Albia, was arrested in La Crosse and held in Waukon on embezzlement charges with a $5000 bond.
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Palmer
Postville
A. H. Freiberg
Farmers Savings Bank of
New Albia
la Crosse
Waukon
Bulman
Justice Nichols
Freiberg
Wm. H. Meier
Iowa Township
Bank
Waukon R, & 8
Betty Ann Snyder Celebrates Third Birthday Party
Mrs J J Snyder entertained many children on the M B parish lawn Monday for Betty Ann Snyder's third birthday. A butterfly contest crowned Glen Schupbach and Clarence Miller as winners. Attendees included Betty Gale, Betty Strauch, Betty Alice Schori, Anna Mae Schupbach, Geraldine Yearous, Maxine Hunsberger, Theresa Ruth Snyder, Gene Habeger, Otis Torkelson, Vern Sires, Leo Hutchinson, and Elmer Hunsberger. Lunch was served and large sticks of candy were given as favors.
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J.J. Snyder
M. Bs
Betty Ann
Glen Schupbach
Clarence Miller
Betty Gale
Betty Strauch
Betty Alice Schori
Anna Mae
Schupbach
Geraldine Yearous
Maxine Hunsberger
Theresa Ruth Snyder
Gene Habeger
Otis Torkelson
Vern Sires
Leo Hutchinson
Elmer Hunsberger
New Kind of Freak Colt Born at Shaffer Farm
A Percheron mare foaled a colt at I F Shaffer’s farm last week carrying a full bag of milk at birth. The unusual birth has farmers puzzled as they wonder if this marks a new fashion among horses.
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I. F. Shaffer Farm
Cardinals Take Easy Game From Postville
Elgin wins 12 to 4 against Postville with Ellis leading Postville at bat and Elgin batters posting strong averages. Falb Kiple Jellings Lauritzen Herrling and Pinch produced three hits apiece, while Ellis racked three of Postville’s hits and drove in their lone run. Next week Elgin faces Calmar at Calmar park and Weak Ayton midweek as County Farm Bureau crowd attends. Umpires were O Schultz and H Becker. time 2 hours 45 minutes.
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Postville
Elgin
Ellis
American Association
Louisville
Schultz
Falb
Johnson
Pinch
Herrling
Jellings
Lauritzen
Calmar
Calmar Park
Ayton
County Farm Bureau
Kiple
Barthel
Hein
Lennon
F. Kiple
Falk
O. Schultz
H. Becker
Berndt
Missionary Society Meets at Clermont With Hostess Brandt
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met with Mrs. R. V. Brandt in Clermont last Friday afternoon. Devotional leader Lana Henderson led the session and Mrs. Ed Klingman read from the book Three Ways to Happiness. A demonstration Tithen Eggs was given by Mrs. Max Thoma, Ida Patterson and Mrs. Brandt, with Ida Patterson conducting the mystery box. The hostess served a fine luncheon.
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Tha Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
Lana Henderson
Ed Klingman
Max Thoma
Ida Patterson
Brandt
Clayton County Plans Bond Election For Roads
Clayton county plans a special July election to vote additional road bonds. Petitions are circulating and the highway commission favors the proposal, stating support for bonds totaling 690000 dollars.
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Clayton County
The
Highway Commission
REBEKAHS ELECT OFFICERS
The Eclipse Rebekah Lodge held its semi annual officer election last Thursday evening. Celia Greenley named Noble Grand Mildred Habeger Vice Grand Alice Winkler Secretary. A regular meeting followed with a fine lunch and nine social times enjoyed.
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Eclipse Rebekah Lodge
Celia Greenley
Noble Grand
Mildred Habeger
Alice Winkler
Clayton County Auto Registration Rises in 1929
Auto registration in Clayton County for 1929 up to May 31 shows 6,837 vehicles registered, compared with 6,726 on the same date in 1928, marking an increase for the year. The figure reflects the year to date totals reported by local registrar.
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Clayton County
Elgin Defeats West Union in Fast Fair Grounds Game
Elgin beat West Union 6 to 2 in a fast game yesterday afternoon at the fair grounds. It was the closest game seen against Elgin so far this year. Elgin collected nine hits to West Union's seven as pitcher Lee Pisherei yielded five walks and allowed Wamay pub suspense.
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Elgin
West Union
Fair Grounds
Elgin Meee
Lee Pisherei
Wamay Pub
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H. J. Nehring
Helen, McMahon
Edgewood
Iowa
Fayette County
Essex
Nash
Plymouth
Clerk Traeger Waylard
Edger A. Tranger
Lown
Jake Dennler
Spike
Blkader
Dan Cheeseman
Gut
Alan
Mr. Cheester
CLUB
Lew Berkey
Court House
County Court House
Jaffereon Township
Walmah Miles
Edgar A. Traeger
A. E. Johnson
L. G. Meyer
Ose
Arnold Bauman
Figin
Cardinals
Towa
United States
Mississippi
Iowa Presa Association
Illyria Farm Bureau Met
Illyria Farm Bureau
Illyria
Illyria Orchestra
Cathryn Ogle
Arthur Chapman
Norma Robbins
Harold Strong
Thomas Ogle
Oscar Gilley
Ames
Lodwick
Elkader
Hawkeye
Arlington
Robert Greenley
Frank Greenley
Decorah
Arlington Hawkeye
Clayton CO
Rebekahs
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