Waukon Area News From County Board and Local Happenings
The Winneshiek county board and highway commission award a contract for paving from the county line to Lansing via Jones & Helatad of Lancaster Wisconsin. St Pauls Lutheran Church in Garnav ille Iowa houses a hand made pipe organ built by a man and his two sons over four years and hauled by eleven teams from Guttenberg sixty years ago. Louis Schutte Postville furniture dealer joins Minneapolis Bedding Co advisory committee and will visit Minneapolis in March. Emmetsburg Community Club urges all businesses to clean basements and prevent fires. state fire marshal to inspect after work completion. Worth Smith and mother near Strawberry Point netted 2834.88 from 11 cows. dairy sales total 3665.74 with plans to milk 26 Holsteins this year. Waukon Parent-Teacher Association protests sensational crime details in newspapers and urges lawmakers to restrict publishing such specifics. Charles Krumm of Postville nearly fell from an embankment east of Rossville but escaped injury and car damage. McGregor reports a flock of wild geese in the Mississippi near there signaling likely good weather. Cascade sees 200-plus unfamiliar birds feeding on Norway spruce berries. locals note they are foreign and new to the area. C. A. Lund bought nearly a ton of Barred Rock chickens from H. Badger for Independence Produce Co at about 28 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Garneville
Iowa
Guttenberg
Garnaville
Louis Schutte
Postville
Minneapolis Bedding Co
Schutte
Minneapolis
Emmetsburg
Strawberry Point
Worth Smith
Parent-Teacher Association of
Waukon
Charles Krumm
Ray Robey
Rossville
Charles
Waukon Democrat
McGregor
Mississippi River
Cascade
C. A. Lund
H. Badger
Independence Produce Co
Mr. Badger
Fayette
Shaffer Dies in Alma Nebraska at 76
Elgin relatives received a telegram Monday morning reporting Syl Shaffer of Alma Nebraska died at 1 15 AM Burial was planned in Alma for a daughter of Mr and Mrs Shaffer He was a former Elgin resident who moved to Nebraska about 22 years ago He leaves a widow and one son Arthur of Seward Nebraska An obituary will follow in a later issue
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Elgin
Syl Shaffer
Alma
Nebraska
Meade
Palmer Boy Aged Seven Run Over By Wagon Load Of Corn
James Leonard Palmer seven year old son of Mr and Mrs J L Palmer was severely scratched and bruised Monday when a wagon load of corn ran over him during a school recess incident. A tractor pulling corn drove east on No 18 and boys chased the wagons leading to the accident. He suffers a cut on the left wrist and a bad bruise on his back but no serious injuries are confirmed yet.
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James Leonard
J. L. Palmer
Argo-Gazette
Elgin Church Notes Baptisms and Guest Speaker Arrive
M. E. Church reports seven baptisms and three new members last Sunday. Rev. Carrie Lucas of Mason City will speak this evening on The Sins of the Neighbors. Next Sunday schedules include morning worship at 10 and Sunday school at 11 withSharing the Good News. No evening service at Elgin. St Paul’s invites all to worship with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Carrie Lucas
Mason City
Elgin
Mrs. Lucas
St. Paul's
Ernest J. Starr
Delirious Dixie Singers to perform at Illyria church
The Delirious Dixie Singers will perform at Illyria church Friday evening March 4 in an annual Syria congregation event. Supper is served from 6 p.m. and the Minstrel program begins at 8 p.m. Admission is 35 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Singers
Illyria Church
Syria
In Memoriam Lew Christ One Year Farther in Heaven
In sad but loving memory of our beloved brother Lew Christ who passed away one year ago on March 3, 1926. The sisters and brothers feel the loss, yet find comfort in God’s promise of a reunion in that brighter eternal home.
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Lew Christ
John Adam Green, 66, Dies After Heart Trouble at Elgin Area
John Adam Green, aged 66, of Richland Center then Fayette County, Iowa, died February 25 1927 near Elgin Iowa. Born March 11 1860 in Crawford County Wisconsin, he lived in Wisconsin until 1900 then moved with his family to Randalia and Fayette. Survived by widow and six children including Mrs Bessie Morse and Mrs John Ashley, plus 13 grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral held at home near Randalia and at Fayette cemetery chapel with Rev Ernest J Starr officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
Elgin
John Adam Green
Oliver and
Abigail Green
Crawford County
Steuben
Wisconsin
Lester Green
Aerc
Richland
County
Arthur
Bessie Morse
Iowa
John Ashley
Pawnee Station
Kansas
Wilma Boleyn
Lester
Carl Green
Strawberry Point
Sioux City
Fayette County
Randalia
Fayette
Methodist Church
Mr. Green
Farewell party for Landsgards before move to Clermont
About fifty neighbors and friends gathered at the Landsgards south of Postville for a surprise farewell. They brought baskets of food and celebrated the couple's pending move, expressing sorrow at leaving such congenial neighbors while wishing them well and promising to call on them in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Landsgard
Postville
Clermont
Jose
Mrs. Landsgard
Postvilft Herald
Mask Ball At Opera House Crowds Celebrate Costumed Dancers
The annual mask ball at the opera house drew a large crowd last Wednesday with full floor and gallery. Only costumed dancers were allowed on the floor before eleven as judges named the top six. Singles winners included Elizabeth Christen, Mrs J W Allen, Didge Smith, and Adolph Lehman. team prizes went to Margaret Yenney and Mrs R A Crider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higi
Opera House
Elizabeth Christen
J. W. Allen
Didge Smith
Adolph Lehman
Ill Hills
Margaret Yenney
R. A. Crider
Cats O'Halloran
Elgin Market Day to Host Two Sales This Year
Elgin will hold another Market Day on Saturday March 6 with plans for a second sale later due to rapid stock arrivals. Mr. Falk urges readers to check the paper’s sale advertisement and spend Saturday in Elgin, noting an aim for different entertainment for visitors at the later event.
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Elgin
Falk
Card of Thanks for John Green and family
A brief notice expressing heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness death and burial of husband and father Mrs John Green and Children.
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John Green
Study Club Meets at Mrs Starrs Home
The E. and C. club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. BE Starr’s home with good attendance. Mrs. Lana Henderson presented a paper on Luther Burbank at seventy and Mrs. C. B. Schori reviewed The Keeper of the Bees. Guest Mrs. Carrie V. Lucas of Masonity spoke to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Starr
Lana Henderson
Luther Burbank
C. B. Schori
Keeper of the
Carrie V. Lucas
Masonity
Elgin School District Announces March Election
The Independent School District of Elgin schedules its annual school election for the second Monday in March to elect two directors. The notice also mentions real estate list revisions and a prompt to list farm or other property with Elgin Land Co. Berg, the Clothier, advertises men’s shoes.
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Independent School District of
Elgin
Wootlee
Elgin Land Co
Berg
Dairymen Learn Feed Cows, Feed Husbands Like Cows
A historical note compares husbands to cows, arguing proper feeding yields better results in dairying and marriage. The piece references the Delirious Dixie Singers performing at Iilyria church on Friday, March 4th.
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Delirious
Dixie Singers
Iilyria Church
Indiana Couple Wed on St Valentine Day 1927
Miss Erania Kelly of Gary Indiana married Fred Cooley son of Mr and Mrs Wm J Cooley of this city on February 14 1927 in Crown Point Indiana The groom plays with the Nevada Gay Mill orchestra at Miller Indiana and they plan to live at the Gay Mill Garden Decorah neighbors extend congratulations Republican.
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St. Valentine’s Day
Crown Point
Ind
Erania Kelly
Gary
Indiana
Fred Cooley
Wm. J. Cooley
Nevada Gay Mill Orchestra
Miller, Ind
Gay Mill Garden
Decorah
February 1927 Mildest in Over Half a Century
The Weather and Crop Bureau reports February 1927 among the mildest in over fifty years. Central and southern Iowa rivers thawed early, soil frost receded to depths over a foot, and past Febr uaries when Iowa led in spring wheat had similar seeding activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather and Crop Bureau
Town Department of Agriculture
Cein
Iowa
Firemen Open House In Elgin To Discuss Farm District
Elgin firemen hold an all day open house at the town hall to present plans for a proposed farm fire district. They promise modest costs per farm for protection and note a large chemical truck would be available in case of fire, urging farmers to participate and investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Town Hall
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Choir Praise
The Baptist Church lists German and English services on Sunday March 6 with communion and a 12:15 p m duplication, a 7 p m junior meeting, and a 2 p m English service. A Wednesday March 7 meeting at Brainard and a March 10 Bible study follow, with a junior choir at 9 p m. The Sunday eve concert praised the ten member orchestra led by Hans Keiser. invitations extended to hear the orchestra and attend all services led by Pastor Ph Lauer.
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Duiier
will_m
Taster
Gantate
Brainard
Hans Keiser
Ph. Lauer
Subscription payments corrected on a six week cycle
The Echo explains its subscription list is updated every six weeks and that corrected tag dates may not appear immediately after payment. Do not worry if not corrected right away. announcements will note changes. Receipts aren’t sent to out of town subscribers. expiration dates are inked on checks and payments up to January 1907? 1927 should appear correctly on your tag.
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Echo
Fire alarm delays urged to protect firemen and service
After every alarm callers rush to phones to ask about the fire, delaying firemen and tying up telephone operations. Bell Telephone urges the public not to interrupt central office routine and thanks Elgin firemen for quick work during a small blaze Tuesday afternoon. editor notes Mel Kohler and Berg's display of Emerson spring hats.
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Bell Telephone Company
Elgin
Mel Kohler
Gleaners Dinner Dance at ICC Hall Friday Evening
Come to West Union for the Gleaners dinner dance at the ICC hall on Friday evening March 14 at 7 o clock. All Gleaners invited to attend with friends. A good program dinner and dance for 50e.
Elgin Highs Varsity Beats Clermont Girls Trounce
Elgin High boys defeated Clermont High 21 to 14 in a decisive Clermont game ending the season. Clermont girls beat Elgin girls 22 to 10 as examinations begin and a lively school week continues with grades and class activities shown.
Letter Arrives After News of Writer's Death
Mr and Mrs Syl Shaffer of Alma Nebraska wrote to the Echo dated February 26. The letter arrived hours after the news of Syl Shaffer death early Monday morning. The note describes a broken left wrist five weeks earlier and the husband under doctor care with various complications. They express appreciation for the Echo and send regards from Syl Shaffer and wife via their son Arthur who visited last week.
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Syl Shaffer
Alma
Nebraska
Echo
Mr. Shaffer
Arthur
Minnesota Champion Chewing Gum Record and Odd Contests
A Minnesota youth won a state gum chewing title by chewing 71 sticks. The piece catalogs a parade of quirky champions such as a hog caller, coffee grinder, wiener stuffer, and black bottom dancer, then jokes about other potential spring sports like floor scrubbing and window washing as championship events.
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Minnesota
La Crosse Ladies Set Bowling Record At Arcade Alley
Mrs. Fred Falb and Mrs. E Hess led La Crosse ladies to top Arcade alley records with a 1227 pin three game total. Falb averaged 68 and Hess 199. Supper at 6 pm and a minstrel program at 7 pm at the Wyria church on Friday March 4.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Papervisors and Highway Commission
Winneshiek County
Waukon End
Lansing
Jones & Helatad
Lancaster
Waukon R
Syyl ‘Shaffer
Alma, Nebraska
Congress
Palmer
M. E. Church Notes
Illyria
Memoriam
Baptist Church
Emerson
Gordons
UNION
Elgin High
Clermont High
Elgin Girls
Gertrude Miller
Sevnth
Lois Lucas
George Vaughn
Kathryn Strauch
Miss Nemo
City
Fredrick Schupbach
Kohls
Raumgartner
Rev. Ph. Lauer
Wyria
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