President Hughes meets northeast Iowa farmers in Osage
President R M Hughes and Extension Service director RB Elias visit Osage for farm input on experimental work at State College. Giewe of the Agricultural Engineering Department accompanies them as they plan more meetings to align college activity with farmer needs and state-wide agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Pres
R. M. Hughes
RB. K. Elias
Extension Service
Harry Giewe
Agricultural Engineering Department
Oslwe
Hughes
Pres. Hughes
Ernest O Probert Funeral Held at Volga City
Ernest O Probert died Saturday morning after surgery at Waverly hospital. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in Volga City with burial in Hill Crest cemetery. He was born May 29, 1886, near Volga City and married Misa Minnie Steckleberg in 1908. Survived by his widow, son William, father William Probert, sister Eva, and brother Oaklin. Pallbearers named from nearby towns.
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Volga City
Ernest O. Probert
Waverly Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Hill Crest Cemetery
Ernest C. Probert
William Probert
Misa Minnie Steckleberg
William
Eva
Oaklin
Walter Rothlinberger
Tigria
J. C. Probert
Wadena
R. W. Ruff
R. R. Ruff
John Duff
Albert Duff
Decorah Opens New Business College in Old Gym
A contract signed leases the Congregational Gymnasium for the next school year to Decorah Business College. It will offer accredited commercial courses at moderate prices with day and night classes. Boys and girls basketball teams will be organized with Elizabeth Hiller as principal of the Shorthand Department and F J Robbins in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
DecOrah Business College
Notice to Elgin Water Users City water shutoff signal to be used for repairs
Notice warns Elgin residents that the city water will be shut off in about an hour and explains a whistle signal. It also notes the Gander store closes every Friday evening at 6 o'clock, and mentions Joe Lind and prep. 35p. Robert Steele spent Sunday at home and is working for Mrs. Martha Chapman this summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gander
Joe Lind
Robert Steele
Hare
Martha Chapman
Friedr ich-Baumgartner Wedding at Elgin Parsonage
Ernest Baumgartner and Anna Friederich were married at the M E Parsonage on a Wednesday morning in June. The bride wore a yellow silk crepe gown and matching accessories. The couple, headed for a Missouri trip then Rock Valley, will reside in Elgin after July 15.
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Ernest Baumgartner
Anna Friederich
M. E. Parsonnage
Missouri
Rock Valley
Elgin
Helen DeSart Married in Mason City Home Wedding
Mr and Mrs Ray DeSart and Mr and Mrs Franc DeSart returned from Mason City after attending the wedding of Miss Helen DeSart to Francia Beck both of Mason City The ceremony was at the bride’s home Thursday June 18 at 9 80 o clock in a single ring service by Rev Spenser The couple’s fifty relatives gathered for a supper and they then left for a west auto trip stopping at the Black Hills They will live in Mason City where Beck Bros Realty is located
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Ray DeSart
Franc DeSart
Mason City
Helen DeSart
Ray F. DeSart
Francia Beck
Spenser
Bark West and Ruby Bark wed at Elkader parsonage
Oswald West eldest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas West of Highland and Miss Ruby Bark of Stanley were married by Rev Franke at the Lutheran parsonage in Elkader Saturday evening. After a few weeks they will reside on the former Pat Martin farm in Highland township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald West
Thomas West
Highland
Ruby Bark
Stanley
Franke
Elkader
Pat Martin
Highland Township
July 4 Dinner Planned by East Clermont Church Ladies
The East Clermont Lutheran church ladies will host a dinner on Saturday July 4 with public invitations extended. An afternoon program will follow featuring She Mx and Mrs Vane Steele of Toledo Ohio and Arthur C Steele of Newark New Jersey. Their brother H 3S Steele hosted a brief visit last week at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the East Clermont Lutheran Church
Vane Steele
Toledo
Ohio
Arthur, C. Steele
Newark
N. Jn
H. 3S, Steele
Illyria Celebrates 12th Community Day With Record Crowd
Illyria held its 12th annual community day last Friday drawing the largest crowd in the town's history for both the tent program and afternoon sports. State legislator D. R. McCreery from Linn County spoke on topics including compulsory TB testing for cattle. The evening program featured the Elgin band and a home talent play in the tent titled Her Gloves. Attendance for homecoming Sunday was about usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Ilyria
D. R. McCreery
Linn County
Elgin Band
Mlyria
Elgin Band Concerts Draw Growing Crowds
Elgin residents praise the band as attendance rises at each Thursday 8 15 pm park concert. Organizers note strong support and nostalgia for Elgin's historic Northeast Iowa ensemble, urging everyone to attend and applaud.
Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Falks Home
The American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion met at Mr. and Mrs. John Falk’s home last Wednesday evening. Mrs. E. M. Hoag and Mrs. C. O. Torkelson were appointed to list hostesses for the year and 1932. Refreshments were served. Several members attended the county meeting at Clermont Tuesday.
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American Legion Auxiliary
The
American Legion
John Falk
E. M. Hoag
C. O. Torkelson
Clermont
Rebekah Lodge Plans Special Meeting Tonight
Eclipse Rebekah Lodge schedules a special meeting for Thursday June 25 at 8:00 PM to elect officers and allow all members to attend before the band concert. Mildred Habeger N. G. directs members to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse Rebekah Lodge
Elgin Barber Shops Closed July Fourth
Elgin barber shops will be closed all day Saturday July 4 but reopen Friday evening July 8. Readers are advised to plan appointments accordingly. Signatories include Wm E Baumgartner George Pollitt and Harry F Becker.
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Elgin
Mayor’s Night Peace Warning Issued by City Leader
The mayor warns residents of nightly disturbances from late fireworks and loud noises. Only July 4th is exempt, with the curfew at ten o'clock each night, urging peaceful behavior and compliance.
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A. M. Weibel
Groth Reunion Held at Decorah Park
Nearly two hundred Groth family members registered for the eighth annual reunion at Decorah city park on Sunday June 21. Attendees represented twenty six towns across five states with next year’s reunion set for Charles City in June. Officers elected for 1932 include Edward Tennyson president Wm Groth vice president Emily Osland secretary and Harry Stolle treasurer. The gathering noted early settlers moving from east of Elgin to multiple states now.
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Groth
Decorah
Charles City
Maynard
St. Olaf
Elgin
St. Anagar
Clermont
Chester
Mason City
Lake Mills
Pontville
Hanlontown
Northwood
Forest City
Fayette
Lime Springs
Ringstad
West Union
Elkader
Monona
Tama
LeRoy
Marshall and Whalen
Minn
Geddes
S. D
Tacoma
Wash
Petrel
North Dakota
K. 5
Houg
Elmer Hoag
Elmer Schor
Carl
Mel Kohler
Betty
Ole J. Olson
Dorothy
Gunsten
C. E. Gunderson
Miss Stolle
Edward Tennyson
Albert Lea
Wm. Groth
St. Ansgar
Emily Osland
Harry Stolle
Elgin July 4 plans eyed for band picnic
An Elgin suggestion to hold a town picnic near Ker Hill south of town surfaces as a potential Fourth of July celebration. The idea calls for a band sponsored event with a refreshment stand, fundraising as a band benefit, and a bring your own picnic dinner. Citizens are urged to vote in favor or against promptly.
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Elgin
West Union
Ker Hill
Elgin Water System Faces Repeated Hydrant Failures
Residents report multiple hydrants failing amid aging water mains in Elgin. Fire crews, including J Harrington and John Sutter, dug up hydrants at Ern Schori residence Boleyn’s store and M W Kiple corner to locate the fault. Some blame heavy street sprinkling for the ongoing trouble.
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Elgin Water Works
Ern Schori
Boleyn’s
M. W. Kiple
J. Harrington
John Sutter
Band Plays at Moser Picnic at State Park
Nineteen members of the Elgin band provided music for the Moser family reunion at a state park near Strawberry Point Sunday. An estimated three hundred fifty to four hundred Mosers attended, one of the largest gatherings. The Mosers trace to Switzerland and first settled in southern Clayton County. Mrs. Rosing Weibel, formerly of Elgin, belonged to the family. Mabel Reitz was taken to Decorah hospital Tuesday for appendicitis operation.
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Elgin
Strawberry Point
Moser
T He Moser
Switzerland
Clayton County
Rosing Weibel
Clermont Repeats in Second Game
Eighty three tubs of butter were entered at the State Educational Scoring Contest in Elkader last Thursday June 18 with nearly 300 at the banquet. John H. Schroeder Weatgate won first with 96, followed by W. O. Dubbs Weatferd 943-4 and H. C. Stendel Northwood 941-2. Northeast Iowa entries listed include F. P. Gernand Volga City 93 and many others. Clermont swept Elgin series, winning 11-5 here Sunday after a 6-2 win in the first game. Crowd attendance lagging, expenses not met. Shipton five hits, one triple. Schupbach Elgin two hits in two at bats. Elgin team improving at bat. Next games listed for June 28. A Cedar Rapids boy fell from a tree at a Sunday school picnic in Wadena, breaking both arms. he was taken to Cedar Rapids for care.
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H. M. McMillan
A. G. Grover
Cedar Rapids
Pleasant Farm
N. M. Fritz
Elgin
F. L. Seaver
Gilmore City
M. J. Nicholson
Port Dodge
Belle Baldwin
Wenatchee
Wish
A.G. Gruver
Cedar, Rapids
Archie Gruver
Eatherville
Geo, Smith
Donald
C. H. Gruver
Manley
B. C. Gruver
Clermont
Elkader
John H. Schroeder
Weatgate
W. Dubbs
Weatferd
H.C. Stendel
Northwood
Northeast Inowa
F. P. Gernand
Volga City
Walter R. Waskow
Arlington
J. J. O'Hara
Wadena
E. C. Riser
Postville
Floyd L. Sires
Bailey
Ben Gulsgig
Luana
C. H. Pinch
Fayette
F. H. Harris
Oelwein
H. T. Hangartner
P. A. Jordahl
Monona
George Nydegger
Fairbank
Elgin Grounds
Shipton
Schupbach
Helms
Donald McCoy
J. E. McCoy
Understanding Butter Overrun and Its Value in Dairy Pricing
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co explains butter composition and the overrun concept. With 80.5 pounds butterfat per 2 pounds butter, 19.6 pounds are the natural overrun, about 24.2 percent. At 20 cents a pound, overrun adds roughly 3.90 dollars. at 40 cents, about 7.80 dollars.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
County Veterinary Association Meeting Report
Fayette County Veterinary Association members and wives met in Waucoma at the Willis home for dinner and the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening June 16. Drs Hazlet and Beavers led talks on case reports, followed by member discussions. All county members attended. July’s meeting will be at Hawkeye with Dr. and Mrs. F. T. McGrew.
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Fayette
Notice to pay overdue telephone accounts by July first
Patrons of the Illyria and Pleasant Valley Telephone Co are urged to pay all accounts before July 1 to avoid penalties. Signed by W S Roethlisberger Lecy Treasurer H D Yack and son Virtus John Jr Falh Leo Fath and Lawrence Etter, who traveled to Janesville Wisconsin last Wednesday to purchase new cars for the Falb garage and returned Thursday.
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Illyria and Pleasant Valley Telephone Co
W. 5S
Roethlisberger
Lecy-Treas
H. D. Yack
Virtus
John Jr. Falh
Leo Fath
Lawrence Etter
Janesville
Wis
Falb
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Ernest G. Probert
NEW Business College
Elgin Water
C. J. Harrington
Friederich—Baumgartner
Bark—West
Iowa
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Rebekahs
Mildred Habeger, N. G
Decorah Park
Sus
Ansgar Vici
Elgin Water System
Mabel Reitz
Decorah Hospital
Sticken
Kiple
Thorson
Gehring
Anderson
John Anderson
Art Herrling
St. Lucas
Waucoma
Aurora
Hawkeye
Alpha
Ae Elgin
AB Steele
Sa Gruver
Bee Helms
Gilson
Klingman
Pollitt
AB Gress
Arlington Hawkeyes
Lucas
Alpha Aurora
Fiemwerttrint
Veterinary Association Meeting
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