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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
5
Fayette county Farm Bureau leaders led a tour through the northern townships inspecting fields and herds. Participants numbered 66 at times, with 70 at others, viewing Holsteins and draft horses, and hearing talks on dairy cows, farm sanitation, and hog health.
A burglary at Henry Hatetanson’s residence occurred in the evening when occupants were away. The intruder entered the porch and searched drawers and personal items while Henry returned from the store and discovered the scene. A wallet and sun hat were noted among disturbed belongings. The thief fled without taking anything.
The Gilbertson family mourns the death of a longtime, highly regarded member aged eighty plus. Funeral services were held at East Clermont Church, with burial in the local cemetery. Relatives and friends express heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved as the community shares in the loss.
City authorities announce the card method to inform autosts who break traffic laws. Many drivers ignore rear sight, drive with open exhaust, or race in streets. All drivers must comply with posted rules. red tag on the steering wheel signals to review and obey printed requirements.
The board of education selected Carl Evans to lead the schools next year. A young educator with two years heading Edgewood Schools, he plans postgraduate study during summer and will move to Elgin with Mrs Bryane before starting his new position.
About eight cub scouts with Master Glen Schori depart Wednesday morning for Fayetta to attend the Northeastern Toews encampment. They will stay until Saturday morning, with additional scouts joining later. Nearly 600 boys from various areas are expected at the arena.
A summary of a multi day chautauqua week with lectures by Princess and Chaplain W B Zimmeronn, performances by Musical Marines and Pilgrim Entertainers, and a closing talk by Congressman F B Blaworth. Notes on future plans include no signed contract yet for 1922 and praise for the Junior Chautauqua program.
Last Thursday evening a reception was held in the Baptist church for Rev and Mrs Laner who arrived from Chicago and settled in Blgin Tuesday. The gathering included a musical program with two viblin solos by Archibald Sondon and a luncheon in the dining room. The occasion offered the town a chance to meet the couple and wish them success in their church work.
Reminder of Communion Sunday with morning service and regular hours. Sunday schedule lists morning worship at 11 o clock, evening service at 7 o clock, Eykworth League at 7 15, and a 10 o'clock accost service in the morning.
Elgin won 17 to 12 in a hot, slow game with Maynard in the Little Six League. Key plays included a one handed stab by Fred Hanen on a drive to third, Kohler at first base showing old form, and strong hitting by both sides. Maynard drops to bottom of standings as Clermont leads with three straight wins. next Sunday Elgin faces Hawkeyes.
Progres Bebwab cites a business rule about maintaining reputation while recounting a case of a once wealthy executive who lost his fortune after arriving at the top. The piece notes a car accident near the H. B. Blackmun place as Mrs Luce shields her child, causing minor injuries.
An analysis of Bradstreet indexing shows wholesale food prices per pound for 31 items. Last week price $3.06, week before $4.07, year ago $4.87, a 37.1 percent drop from last week to year ago. It should cost 37.4 percent less to buy food today than a year ago, but consumer behavior questions if savings are spent or replenished by bigger buys.
New rules require removing license numbers and returning registration certificates when a vehicle is discarded or dismantled, with penalties including fines. If sold out of state, the rule applies. Transfers must be noted on the certificate and turned in, or the original owner remains liable. All for hire vehicles need licenses, obtainable from the county treasurer.
Frank Nelson, who escaped from the deputies while en route to the state penitentiary six years ago, has been captured near Reno, Oklahoma. Warden Hallowell was informed last week. Nelson, convicted in 1909 for attempting the life of an inmate at the Anamosa reformatory, had been sent there for an assault in Chickasaw county. He leaped from a speeding train during a break from officers and will be returned to Fort Madison immediately.
The first Fayette county Masonic picnic drew about 2000 attendees at the fair ground park on Tuesday. West Union lodge organized the event with W H Antes welcoming. Lodges from Clermont Lookout Sunnyside Yarco Silver Leaf Standard Pleiades Hebrew Windsor and more were represented as a permanent county body was formed with officers President W H Antes, VP George Hy Johnson, Secretary B M Phillips, Treasurer Hoyt Young. The day featured speeches by Rev J B Rendall, picnic meals, ball game results, horse shoe and tug of war contests, and band music from Clermont with plans for an annual event.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa announces its newly elected officers including Grand Master Amos N. Alberson of Washington and Senior Grand Warden Burton H. Saxton of Bronx City. Junior Grand Warden Earl Patera of Clarinda and Grand Treasurer Ace Webster of Regina also listed along with Grand Secretary Nawton Ray Parvin of Cedar Rapids and Custodian John T. Adams of Traer.
Mrs A Hunsberger and Mr and Mrs J T Anderson were guests at Mr and Mrs Ole Matthys home this Sunday. LaVina Torkaison left for Chicago for the American Conservatory of Music commencement, a graduate of the school. The High Land Company sign at Center street is being restored, artist Harald Greentoy. Mrs A Benson of Elknder visits J Y Andersons to attend Chautauqua. Ben Baumgartner’s birthday is celebrated by the Citizens Bank cashier. Lou Lehman and Ben Baumgartner join a family trip to Balt Kamm home. Mrs J Y Schneider suffers from a lumbago and is unable to move. Rain began Monday morning.
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