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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

7

Hoyer named delegate at large to national convention

In Fayette County, H. Y. Hoyer of the Oclwein Registry was chosen as one of two delegates at large to the national convention in Kansas City from the district. The column also notes the hotly contested U. Y. basketball defeat of Luther College 24 to 19 and mentions various local events, transfers, and upcoming plans including students traveling to Chicago for training and a hospital incident involving Mrs. Heins. The piece reflects community updates from Fayette and surrounding areas.

H. Y. Hoyer Oclwein Register Kansas City Luther College Scorah Woodard Waterloo Upper Iowa University G& Part Oth West Union Helene Acker Hawkeye High West High School Fayette Iowa U. S Minerva Weibel Estey Wapher Chicago Couran Anhanl

Celebrate Seventh Wedding Anniversary in Neighborhood Party

Mr and Mrs John Burrow hosted a March 10 gathering for their seventh wedding anniversary with dancing prizes for top and low scores and a midnight luncheon. Attendees included Elzer Sherholtz family Archie Behrens William Behrens Lloyd Ostlie Gladys Ostlie Glen Nygaard Fred Gerty Henry Steele Lawrence Reinhart Alvin Schultz Will Schultz Conrad Welzel Carl Welzel Henry J Lan son Fred Heiserman Joe Durvie Will Buesecker Frank Lawson Henry Carl Emma Althouse Hervey Schultz Pauline Schultz.

John Burrow Elzer Sherholtz Archie Behrens William Behrens Mra Lloyd Ostlie Gladys Ostlie Glen Nygaard Fred Gerty Henry Steele Lawrence Reinhart Alvin Schultz Will Schultz Conrad Welzel Carl Welzel Henry Joe Lanson Fred Heiserman Joe Durvie Will Buesecker Frank Lawson Henry Carl Emma Althouse Hervey Pauline Schultz

Clermont Town Caucus Names Ticket for March Election

A citizens caucus at the iLegion Opera House nominated incumbents and five councilmen for Clermont town offices. Mayor J P Paulson was re nominated along with councilmen Frank Frisbie Frank Pringle E E Nelson J B Shipton and George Rounds, assessor Ed Buser and treasurer B C Gruver. The election is set for Monday March 26.

iLegion Opera House Pehie J. P. Paulson Frank Frisbie Frank Pringle E. Nelson J. B. Shipton George Rounds Ed Buser B. C. Gruver

Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs Dan Kloster

About sixty relatives and friends surprised the Klosters last Saturday evening with games and cards. At midnight a bounteous purse was presented to the couple and their wishes for their new home were expressed. The item references Fayette County Iowa and a probate matter for Marsha Brorby with court dates in 1921.

Dan Kloster

Clermont Independents Defeat Prairie du Chien 31 to 28

The Clermont Independents closed their season at home with a 31 to 28 win over Prairie du Chien. Prairie du Chien led 13 to 12 at halftime, and Clermont overcame the defense to win. The club heads to Edgewood for the Independent tournament, opening Thursday at 7:45 p.m. versus Delhi.

Clermont Independents Prairie du Chien Clermont Edgewood Delhi

Clermont Hosts Elgin Club Dinner and Talk

The Clermont Commercial Club hosted the Elgin Community Club with a 6:30 dinner at Olson Cafe for about seventy men. Afterward they attended a Legion Theatre program, heard music from the high school girls' orchestra, and listened to Wm. F. Byers recount his trip to France. The evening ended with cards and goodwill between communities. Joseph Brorby suffered severe hand injuries when a car door closed on his fingers, resulting in amputation of two fingers.

Clermont Commercial Club Elgin Community Club Olson Cafe Legion Theatre KR. V. Brandt Clermont Club B. J. Baumgartner Elgin Club Wm. F. Byers West Union France Joseph Brorby Joe

Proposed Air Route Across Northern Iowa

At Fort Dodge a conference organized a commercial air route from Sioux City to Chicago. Planned airports would serve Sioux City Fort Dodge Cedar Falls Waterloo and Dubuque with other cities invited to join. The route would extend from Sioux City west to Cheyenne and Denver already served by the transcontinental air mail route carrying mail express and passengers.

Fort Dodge Sioux City Chicago Ft. Dodge Cedar Falls Waterloo Dubuque Cheyene Denver

Lutheran Church Notes Evening Norwegian Services and March Meetings

East Church morning Norwegian services at 11. West Church in town holds Norwegian service at 2 40 pm with Bible study and Sunday school at 7 30. The Gast Luthey League meets Sunday evening March 15 at 7 o'clock with song society and readings. Rev Gunsten G Gunsten to speak. program includes recitations by Rudy Reinhart Clara Peterson Genevieve Andersen and others. Bible verses by Richard Skarshoug.

East Church Luther League West Church Minsion Aeadery Gun Larson Ronn Inga Gladys la Gast Luthey League Ates O’elick Reo Gunstenang

Clermont Club Protests Franchise to Jefferson Transport

The Clermont Commercial Club voted to join Elgin in opposing a franchise for the Jefferson Transportation Company. They fear Rock Island Railway passenger service would be cut if buses operated in direct competition, and expect other towns along the branch to support the policy.

Clermont Commercial Club Elgin Jefferson Transportation Company Rock Island Railway Brusses

Mrs. Charles Priest Dies in Inver Grove Minn

Mrs. Charles Priest formerly Mamie Burke of Inver Grove Minn died at home after a stroke last Saturday. The remains were brought to Clermont and funeral services were held at St. Peter's Church this morning. An obituary will appear next week.

Charles Priest Mamie Burke Inver Grove, Minn Priest Clermont St. Peter’s Church

Meat Keeps Best in Dark for Summer Curing Tips

M D Helser of Iowa State College advises storing cured meats in a dry dark ventilated place to prevent spoilage. If spoilage seems likely remove bones and use the ordinary cold pack method. Mold on the exterior is usually harmless and may improve flavor. wash mold with vinegar and water to remove.

M. D. Helser Iowa State College

Roller Shar Up Old Roller Skates In Raghitid Age

Rollers sharpened and skate fashion noted as old rollers reappear in Raghi tid era. Mr Glen Wong spent Sunday at Haroit Landagard with Geraldine visiting. Hauge family hosted Sunday with daughter Mrs Weonard Lofsman. Grace Anderson, a former Clermont girl, underwent appendicitis surgery in West Union hospital Tuesday. Henry Ostlie visited Kansas City from Tuesday to Friday last week.

Glen. Wong Haroit Landagard Geraldine

Iowa School News Highlights and Local Education Notes

Agnes Samuelson seals praise for Clermont Iowa schools in public instruction report. Visitors commend new building, high school facilities, and classroom integrity. Mothers of seniors plan portrait day while local events include glee club, carnival, and upcoming North Iowa teachers convention.

Juiles Vosiuser Courd Pointwhat Sanuelson Clermont Lowa Clery Ex’ Nor Larrablee Department of Public Instruction Agnes Samuelson Urlwein Minneasingers Iowa Allege Men’s Glee Club Eiday Eveoning Brckwinter Boon Ac- Ca BMG

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County News Fayette County Turastak Heer Stelea R. Heins Weibel Misa Tsarson Miss Weibel N. C. Vanderwent Dickens Immersbury Clay County Dr. Essex Spoul Gufferii Bad Bru Boupa Werner Miler Clermont Town Caucus He District Court Marsha Brorby Lame J. Westminion Edgar A. Traeger C. G. Neff Teege Red River Thomas Doughty Aciing United States Navy Notabe They G. Cartwright Independents Wm. B. Miller Roy Tatro Wm. Larrabee, Jr M. Perry C. Peterson Clermont Entertains Lutheran Church Notes Er Clermont Club Mrs. Charles Priest Tie Fable Family Pop Goes the Weasel By E. Courtney Dunkel Lem Sdunkese Almerican Owen School News Tee Rao Cid Npel Aerilntatiers Fferchard -Gouleville
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