Elgin Wins Tournament at Oelwein in Thrilling Finale
Elgin High, led by Captain Kip, edged Clermont 23 to 12 to claim the sectional basketball title at Oelwein. Powers and Moen-Yora powered Clermont as Elgin defense forced late leads, then Kiple’s long shot and Kingman’s scoring sealed the win before a large crowd. The team earns Class B honors and will compete in the district meet at Fayette.
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Wigin High
Versatli
Eigin Jet
Oelwein
Green
Tomera
Oelwein High
Clermont High
Inds
Migin
Clermont
Kiple
Bigin
Powers
Moen
Kingman
Klingman
Kipte
Supt. Moore
State Athletic ‘Association
7Wein
Sag Gee
Fandalia
Hagin
Quasqueton
Buckton
Coe College
Zelligi
Hudgman
Oleson
Émee
Fayette
Sloin
Marriage at Rock Island Widens Friend Circle
Florence Lehman and Hugh Casper secretly wed January 2 at Rock Island Baptist Church. Lehman, formerly chief operator in Postville, announced the marriage this morning and plans to live with Casper in Danville after March. Casper traveled from Florida for the ceremony and will reunite with Lehman’s family before joining his wife later.
Early March personalities and local school election notes
The piece surveys March born individuals with traits and leadership potential. It reports a small school election with 26 votes, re-elections for C. Muchiletsier and Albert Scheri, Ed Hanson retiring as treasurer, and C. Harrington elected. It lists current Flyin school board members. Also records several local real estate transfers via W. J. Rogers and notes George Falk’s ongoing post office duties amid facial swelling from an illness.
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Mgin Montday
Fret C. Muchiletsier
Albert Scheri
Thie Yiar
Ed Hanson
Harrington
Flyin
Fred C. Mueblethalar
Albert Schorl
Mel Keble
Gee
N. Schari
N. Wqns
Lew Christ 1872 1926 Elgin obit of Alma resident
Lew Christ son of Mr and Mrs John Christ born Alma Wisconsin September 29 1872 died in Elgin Wednesday morning March 3 1926 at age 54 years 5 months 4 days He moved from Alma to Elgin as a child lived there most of his life never married and lived with his mother Survived by aged mother five sisters and three brothers Funeral held Friday at home then Baptist church Rev Lauer preaching Consolation Burial in Elgin cemetery Card of Thanks expressed by Mrs John Christ and family with thanks to neighbors friends choir and those who sent floral tributes
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Lew Christ
John Christ
Alma
Wisconsin
Elgin
Lew
Higin
John
Will
Clif
Eigin
Geo. Mra FY
Baptist Church
Lauer
Elgin Cemetery
Lovor
Baptist Choir
Easter time at E Church features sermons and songs
Pastor Ernest Starr outlines two sermon series on the theme A Comrade of the Christ and With Jesus in Temptation. Sunday school at eleven introduces new song books Haworth League meets seven, evening service at 7 30 includes The Passing of the Melting Pot and a display America the Beautiful. Ladies Aid meets. Holy Spirit study in John sixteen tonight. best season to attend worship next Sunday.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Haworth League
America the Beautiful
Alton
Ald Society
Noopa
John
Ernest 3
Starr
Beamer's Tire Shop Expands Balloon Tire Service
Balloon Tire Equipment is installed to handle tire repairs of all sizes including auto and truck tires. The shop offers auto top and aide curtain repairs, radiator service, and car washing. West Union Iowa local business notes. Dr J O Ulving traveled to Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport for three days last week reporting decent road conditions. A surge in illnesses hits Elgin area, especially children, impacting schoolwork. Men Alving cares for Detis Chapman ill with stomach trouble.
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Beamer's Tire
West Union
Iowa
J. O Ulving
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Elgin
Men Alving
Detis Chapman
Elgin Cow Testing Assn February 1926 Report
February 1926 report shows 344 cows on test with 386 milking and 53 dry. Average milk 445 pounds per cow and 1.5 butterfat, slight gain from January. Six High Herds listed with top fat and production figures. Also notes on cow names, herds, and separators losses. Mrs Elizabeth Wegmiller celebrated 81st birthday with surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs J L Bradley. 35 guests attended. wesminister and Grimes visits noted from Town and South Dakota.
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Elizabeth Wogmiller
J. L. Bradley
Vernonsts
Wegmiller
Baptist Church Notes Sunday March 14 Schedule
Church events announced for Sunday March 14 include 10 am English service 11 am Bible program, junior choir at 1 pm cantata choir at 1 30 pm B P U prayer meeting at 7 30 pm English service at 8 pm Wednesday March 17 7 pm meeting Brainard Thursday March 18 7 45 pm prayer meeting 8 45 pm cantata choir All are welcome and will feel at home.
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Baptist Church
Wedneming
Brainard
Thomsday
Radios Increase Fast in Marion Township
Sven Blockhus reports a rapid rise in radio presence in Marion township. In 1985 four radios existed. now 31 are listed. The township has 153 homes, 143 farms, and 207 autos, suggesting many farmers own more than one automobile.
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Sven Blockhus
Marion Township
Myrtle Knudison West Prep Shower at Knudison Home
Yesterday two showers were held at Mr and Mrs C T Knudison home in honor of Myrtle as she prepares for marriage today. Guests included older neighborhood women and her friends. Myrtle Knutson received many useful gifts and best wishes. The report notes Louis Stoehr’s Cedar Rapids home suffered a Monday fire that damaged the property but was saved from total loss. The blaze caused heavy smoke and water damage, with total losses estimated around 4000 dollars.
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Miss Knudison
Louis Stoehr
Cedar Rapids
Stow
Smoire and Water
Torkelson-Reason Wedding at Highland Lutheran Church
The wedding of William Torkelson and Lucila Geneva Banson occurred Saturday at Highland Lutheran with Rev. Gunsten officiating. Guests included extended family from several towns. reception followed at the Benson home. The newlyweds plan a short honeymoon and will settle on the Dayly farm in Highland township.
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Philmon Emberteen
Mes. Efaner Benskea
Oliver
George Landsuart Andi Eon
Oran
Lansing
Raymond Mockerman
Church
Herman Schoein
Monona
Oscar Torkelson
Farmersbore
Philton Embertson
St. Olaf
Belva Bengon
Grand View
L. M. Benson
Elmar Meynard
Colorado Springs
B. M. Benson
Torkelson
Highland Township
Health Crusade honors two pennants for school
The National Tuberculosis Association informed that Bessa Chapman and Margaret Yen Ney received two fatian pennants for faithful health performance under the Modern Health Crusade. Pupil, parents and teachers are congratulated for bringing this honor to their school.
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Bessa Chapman
Margaret Yenney
National Tuberculosis Association
Elgin to Open District Tourney at Wellsburg
Elgin high school basketball opens district play against Wellsburg this week at 7:30 p m Thursday. A win advances Elgin to a Saturday 2 p m game with Reinbeck winner in Fayette. Wellsburg previously won the Reinbeck tournament in Class Beat.
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Welsburg
Elgin
Wellsburg High
Fayette
Wellsburg
Reinbeck
Are Your Hogs Wealthy and Hogh Mineral Claim
Ev ery ingredient a bone and health builder for hogs. Oc co Mineral has no substitutes and is a high type hog conditioner. Recommended by Wallace's Farmer Iowa Homestead. Visit Independence Produce Station to see it. J f Powers High. Echo asks for local news and notes on upcoming garden planting.
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Wallace
Iowa Homestead
Tndependence
F. Powers
Attendance Honorees and School News Highlight Local Event
Those in grades seven and eight with perfect attendance include Clifton Kiple Jerry Lirson Lewis Thoma Grace Gruver Lela Pritchard Gladys Schneider Margaret Schupbach Leo Grether Carl Schori Mabel Frieden Florence Grimm and Serene Yack. Angaline Wiltsie returned after three weeks sick. The Grammar room program is set for Friday March 12 at 2 30 with music and student acts. Also listed are other pupils with perfect attendance in the Intermediate and second primary rooms. First primary featured a puppet play Goldilocks and the Bear. The Odd Fellows Lodge in Higginson hosted nine new members and planned lodge room improvements.
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Clifton Kiple
Jerry Lirson
Lewis Thoma
Grace Gruver
Lela Pritchard
Gladys Schneider
Margaret Schupbach
Leo Grether
Carl Schori
Mabel Frieden
Florence Grimm
Serene Yack
Robert Wieou
Yaele
Perry Larson
Robert Wilson
Wiliam Gruver
Pontia
Gladya Schneider
Bernita Bopp
Gladys Allen
Edward Kroger
Mary Starr
Pamir
Angaline Wiltsie
Diliis Berndt
Harold Conner
Lawrence Grimm
Phyllisy Kohler
Pearl Lyons
Frieda Miller
William Wat~hel
Russell Kohler
Harold Grimm
Alvina Frieden
Eileen Evang
Erma Jane DeSart
Ruby Boyle
Erma Berndt
Erma Grether
Freddie Lauer
Elmer Gras Ver
Pearl Grhanm
Howard Topp
Trvia Lyons
Geraldins Kohler
Kenneth Evans
Zelia Boyle
Viola Bernat
Pearl Adney
Mankaret Adney
Eva Mae Frieden
Jeanette Ifiving
Mrs Max Guyer Dead Near Bikader at 38
Mrs Max Guyer died last Friday evening at home two miles east of Bikader from pneumonia. Born to Charles Fritz of Elgin and raised in Highland township, she married Max Guyer in 1918. They had two children, a ten year old son and an eight year old daughter. Burial was held Monday with Rev Franke of Bikader officiating.
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Max Guyer
Bikader
Hard
Charles Fritz
Elgin
Highland Township
Tilyria
Mada Thera Rav
Franke
Thompson Announces Thors in Micho Town Weekly
Thompson, a prominent farmer from Aiyria township, reports strong farm bureau support and leads in home-vote potential with no current opposition. A new candidate may emerge soon. Roy Hart injured in auto accident near Elgin. Herbert Haas and her three year old son escaped serious harm. Hart treated for facial injuries at Pigín hospital.
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Thompson
Thors Thompson
Micho
Aiyria
Farm Bureau
Smuaff
Roy Hart
Herbert Haas
Elgin
I ¥Iana
Fashion Book Spotlight From Victor Tadies Tallorny Co
Chicago firm Victor Tadies Tallorny Co announces a new spring fashion book arriving with stylish coats suits and dresser styles. Mrs Ta G Seluman assists as the collection head, showcasing materials and designs in an elegant catalog preview.
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Victor Tadies
Tallorny Co
Chicago
Ta G Seluman
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Florida
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Illinois Traction System
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Sutter
Joel
Will Butikofer
la Grange
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Ota
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Bi Sutter
Wm. Butikofer
Edward Grimm
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W. J. Rogers
John Stangeland
Martin Blockhus
Walter J. Bauman
William H. Fv' Mueller
R. O. Woodard
J. J. Phillips
Julius Freiburghaus
Fred
Muehlethaler
Und
George Falk
Elgin Cow Testing Assn
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Ern Holzer
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Lulu
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Huron
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