Hawkeye Triumph Over Elgin At Hawk Eye Grounds
Hawkeye defeats Elgin in a windy matchup at Hawk Eye grounds. Henn pitched effectively allowing three hits with solid defense, while Kiple toiled for Elgin, giving up nine Hawkeye hits. Despite Elgin’s errors, Hawkeye posted eight runs as the young squad shows pep and potential for league play with next games set Sunday at St Olaf Elgin Hawkeye Calmar Arlington Clermont Postville.
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Elgin
Hawkeye
Hawkeye Grounds
George Henn
Hawke
Frank Kiple
Abay
Thane
Iple
Wisco
Cuipeind
Olson
Klingman
Graver
Kiple, C
Heiserman
Parker
Belchner
Wilson
Henn
Kiple
Balla
Kipless
Calmar
Volga City
Arlington
St. Olaf
Clermont
Postville
Fal e Hotel Change Hands in Elgin
Mrs. Roy Halleck turned over the Fal e Hotel to successor Mrs. F Josten of West Union after a year in charge. Halleck has been ill and plans a long rest at her parents in Lamont before joining husband in Waterloo where he operates the Hummel Hotel. Josten is expected to maintain the high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Halleck
Elgin
F. Josten
West Union
Halleck
Falb
Amateur magician Dr Roy DeSart gains page in Des Moines Register
Dr Roy F DeSart once an Elgin boy and now an osteopathic physician in Mason City appears in the Sunday Magazine section as the Mathematical Wizard. His mental calculation method, two years in development, earns him Inter national Brotherhood of Magicians membership. CBILD DIES AT WATERLOO HOME Mrs H Fredericks and son Hans attend funeral of Mary Jane Shepherd 16 months, who died June 17 from accidental ingestion of Hinkel pills while mother worked at the store. The Shepherds receive sympathy. Tell ’em you saw it in the Echo.
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Roy F. DeSart
Elgin
Mason City
Des Moines Register
Waterloo
H. Fredericks
Hans
Mary Jane Shepherd
Surprise Wedding in Emmetsburg Iowa Unites Mosby Family
Mr and Mrs Samuel Mosby announce the marriage of their daughter Harriet to George Vernella Zimmerlin a farmer from near Duncombe Iowa The ceremony was May 7 at Emmetsburg performed by Rev Sunderlin of the M E church Harriet, a 1923 Elgin High School graduate, taught domestic science and music at Duncombe High School She attended Upper Iowa University and was active in athletics and glee club The couple plan to reside with Mrs Zimmerlin joining her husband in Dancombe and will be at home to friendssoon
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Samuel Mosby
Harriet
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Sunderlin
M.E
Emmetaburg
George Vernella Zimmerlin
Wm. Zimmerlin
Duncombe
Kinney's
Waterloo
Waterloo Business College
Elgin
Zhamerlin
Elgin High School
Upper Iowa University
Duncombe High School
Laverne
Autos Smash Both Drivers Hurt In Mid-Scuffle
In Clermont, Joe Millers Ford and Carl Schoris Buick collided near Edwin Kruger home after a dust cloud hid oncoming cars. Miller suffered facial and back injuries and was treated at Dr Mack office before returning home. Schori sustained wrist tendon cut, facial cuts, and minor eye injury. A boy in Schori car escaped unhurt. Two Clermont men arrived first, transporting Miller and Schori to Clermont and Decorah hospital respectively.
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Joe Miller
Op. Milwards Clermont
Schori
Cliff Kiple
Elgin
Edwin Kruger
Miller
Carl Schori
Clif Kiple
Dr. Mack
Clermont
Decorah
Jerdoc
Mra
Chas. Capper
Miller’s
Elgin School Board Plans Annual Meeting July 1
The Elgin School Board will hold its annual meeting on Friday evening July 1 at Savings Bank. The session will conclude the year with final business and an audit, followed by the secretary’s report for publication.
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Elgin School Board
Savings Bank
Aid Meeting Today at Church Afternoon
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet in the church this Thursday afternoon with quilting planned. Mrs. Franc De Sart and Mrs. Lana Henderson will serve. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Shaffer and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gehring were guests at the Walter Rothlisberger home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Franc de Sart
Lana Henderson
J. D. Shaffer
Frank Gehring
Walter Rothlisberger Eyarm
M E Church Notes Sunday Worship and Activities
Morning worship at ten o clock with a sermon on God and the Groceryman by Harold Bell Wright. Sunday school at eleven. Boys and girls prize books to be distributed next Sunday. Evening service at Diyria. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon. EB Worth League picnic convention Thursday at Decorah. Pastor speaks on the High School Curriculum Versus Epworth League Activities. Summer congregations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bell Wright
Diyria
Ladies’ Aid Society
Decorah
Gleaners Hold First State Meet Here Tomorrow
Ernst Z. Starr reports the first annual Gleaners state assembly to be held tomorrow at the opera house with afternoon and evening sessions. The program features a playlet Robin Hood by local youth, talks by older members, and a note from national president R. L. Holloway of Detroit. The event includes drilling by Mrs. Midgley and others, with the afternoon session open to the public and the evening session for Gleaner members only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gleaners
Opera House
R. L. Holloway
Detroit
Mich
Charles Midgley
Kankakee
Ill
C. W. McConnell
County Gathering Well Attended in West Union
The I O O F and Rebekah orders of Fayette county held their annual meeting in West Union on Wednesday June 15 in the opera house. Oliver Repp Mason City state instructor spoke along with Mamie Butts Wesley instructor for the Rebekahs. Archibald Sawden performed selections to applause. The Odd Fellows work was performed by the Fayette team in the Odd Fellows hall and the Rebekahs work by the Maynard team in the Masonic hall. About 300 visitors attended.
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Rebakah
Fayette County
West Union
Opera House
Oliver Repp
Mason City
Mamie Butts
Wesley
Rebekahs
Archibald Sawden
Odd Fellows
Fayette
Masonic Hall
Maynard
Elgin Postoffice Sees Gross Receipts Exceed $6000
Elgin postoffice reported past year receipts over $6000, with aims to raise to $3000 for second class status. It is currently the county’s largest eighth class office. Postal rule says receipts above $5000 trigger a 25 percent rent increase, and starting July 1 patrons must pay 5 to 15 cents more per quarter.
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Elgin
Closing Out Sale For Mrs Mary Smith In Elgin
Mrs Mary Smith plans a closing out sale of household goods as she quits housekeeping. The sale is Saturday June 25 at the Topp residence on Pleasant Street Elgin starting promptly at 1 o clock. Cash terms.
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Mary Smith
Pleasant Street
Elgin
Lowe
Bazaar at Marion Lutheran church by Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Society of Marion Lutheran church will hold a bazaar on Saturday evening June 25. Fancy needlework will be on sale and the ladies will serve ice cream and cake. Read the ada. Save money.
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Dorcas Society
Marion Lutheran Church
Baptist Church Notes and Schedule for June
Baptist Church notes list services Sunday June 26 at 10 am English service Sunday school at 11 am prayer meeting 7 30 pm English service and baptism 8 pm Wednesday June 29 8 pm meeting at Brainard Thursday June 30 8 pm covenant meeting urging full attendance last week of church year sincere invitation to all meetings and prayers for the sick convention at Steamboat Rock last week well attended with strong youth effort Pastor Phalauer notes
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Brainard
Steamboat Rock
Jesus
Ipa
jPhalauer
Steps to prevent losses in fire prevention year
Fire Chief Frank Greenley praised fire resistant building principles as a key method to curb fire deaths and property loss. He commented on International Association of Fire Chiefs steps to reduce fires and noted the motto 1927 is Fire Prevention Year.
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Frank Greenley
International Association of Fire Chiefs
International Fire ‘Chiefs’ Association
Ames Tour July 1 2 Set For Farm Bureau Group
The annual Ames Agricultural Experiment Station and College tour is planned for Friday and Saturday July 1 and 2. Participants will depart Oelwein at 6:00 am Friday via Waterloo and Marshalltown. An estimated 150 travelers is considered conservative. Friday evening a WOI broadcast from Fayette county will run between 6 and 7 pm. Fayette county residents are invited to Hateni n. Notify the Fayette Farm Bureau office to estimate attendance.
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Agricultural Experiment Station and College
Ames
Oelwein
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Farm Bureau Office
WOI
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Married at West Union Clara Cordes and Claude Smith wed
Clara Cordes of Strawberry Point and Claude Smith of Fayette were married at West Union on Saturday afternoon June 18. They plan to reside in Fayette where the groom works in a butcher shop. The bride is sister to Mrs. Andrew Dummermuth and had been visiting her family.
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Clara Cordes
Strawberry Point
Claude Smith
Fayette
West Union
Andrew Dummermuth
Silver Wedding at Marion Church Marks 25 Years
Mr and Mrs Oscar Lind were surprised at Marion church when told their 25th anniversary occurs June 4. After services Mabel Ness sang, Rev Tysdal gave them a silver purse, and a church dining room dinner followed by visiting. Dorcas Society to hold semi annual sale June 25. Various local residents visited relatives and attended services.
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Oscar Lind
Marion
Mrs. Lind
Mabel Ness
Tysdal
Aid Society
Harriet Erickeon
Decorah
Gladys Amundson
Julius John Son
Waukon
Arthur Christianson
W. Landagard
Lansing
Seth Clark
W. Landeward
Sanday
Tom Landsgard
Dorcas Society
H. H
Ole Gisleson
Osage
Marlon Church
Kirkeberg
K. Kirkeberg
Decorah Hospital
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau to Meet at Frie den Farm
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau holds its regular June meeting on Tuesday evening June 28 at Henry Friden’s farm home. The event begins at 8 30 with a creamery focused program featuring speakers from Gelwein creamery and state departments. 4 H girls and the Elgin band will participate on the lawn, and seats will be provided for all attendees.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Henry Frieden
P. V. 4H
Elgin Band
Farm Bureau
Harms
Gelwein Creamery
State Department
Stevenson
Creamery Inspection Department
Clermont service station purchased by Loftsgard and Lofstuen
Loftsgard and Lofstuen, owners of the Elgin Company, have bought the Clermont service station across the river. They will hire a manager for the new site and will exclusively handle Blackhawk products there, extending their business reach.
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Loftsgard & Lofstuen
Elgin 671
Clermont
Blackhawk
Highland Church Bazaar and Lunch Announcement
The Highland Lutheran church ladies host a bazaar in the church basement on Tuesday June 28 starting at 2 pm Lunch served at 4 pm until completed Ice cream cake and coffee served in the evening A 20 percent dress discount sale runs for ten days from June 16 in Elgin Iowa by Mrs L G Lehman Note: Eliza Jane Brooks mother of Mrs F O Hillman died June 2 in Waterloo Ontario.
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the Highland Lutheran Church
L. G. Lehman
Elgin
Iowa
Postmaster Prep for Second Class Office Change
Postmaster Keith Gray prepares for the local post office to become second class on July 1, enabling higher salaries and an extra clerk after a recent examination. Russell Hughes graduates Coe College with a commission as second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve at Cedar Rapids commencement. I G Jerdee plans a Europe trip to study clinics in intestinal and gallbladder diseases. Meanwhile farmers in Palo Alto County report pheasant damage, and many residents near Cresco remember long-time farms, notably John Steinman's 60-year farm, with windbreaks and large pines. The Bohemian Savings Bank at Protivin was robbed of about $2,000 by two men. Cresco sheriff pursues suspects thought to be local. A county fair visit inspires an old farmer who jokes about dancing girls’ costumes. Sam Boots reports county jail inmates aiding Clayton Road work. one inmate escapes, third such incident. An acting nightwatchman is robbed by two men near a Buick, losing his gun, keys, and $3.60. the pair flee in a car, escaping without pursuit.
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Keith Gray
Pontville Herald
Coe College
Russell Hughes
D. W. Hughes
United States Army Reserve Corps
Cedar Rapids
I. G. Jerdee
Europe
Norway
Germany
Switzerland
Enterprise
Farmore
Palo Alito County
Harriet Green
Helen Green
Iva R. Towner
Wendell H. Towner
John Steinmen
Cresco
Steinman
Bohemian Savings Bank
Protivin
J. D. Dostal
Sam Boots
Elkader
Clayton Road
Bates
Buck Creek
Garnaville Tribune
L. J. Cameron
South Side
Reception for Mrs. Kiple in Rowley
Mrs. L. L. Kiple attended a post nuptial shower hosted by her girlhood friends in Rowley. She stopped in the town late in the week to visit her parents over Sunday before continuing on.
Judge Taylor's Son Drowns in Yellow River
Philip Taylor, 26, son of Judge H. E. Taylor, drowned Sunday afternoon in the Yellow River. His body was recovered after three hours in the water. He was with his father and three boy companions and was an experienced swimmer. Mrs. Frank Capper visited Oelwe on Monday.
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Judge Taylors
Waukon
Philip Taylor
H. E. Taylor
Yellow River
M&n
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HAWKS
Elzin Sunday
Fale Hotel
M. E. Church Notes
Ernst Z. Starr
Gleaner State
Baptist Church
Tom Barron
Ade Cleve Erhardt
Geo. H. Falk
V. Farm Bureau
Frieden Farm
Highland Church
Iowa Briefs
Frank Capper
Oelwe
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