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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1926

Page

5

School Notice Highlights Local Activities and Actions

Miss Anna Larrabee again oversees the prize bird house project while Rev. Starr from M. E. church brings See America First views and lecture to high school students. The article notes sickness in schools, upcoming exhibitions, an April 23 physical training event, and plans for Spring break.

Anna Larrabee Yiedai Bird House Larrabee Ej, Starr M. E. Church America Starr Mantippe Parenta Thera Mesdam Yack Louise Meyer Verna Yunker Mrs. Berndt Miss Reimers Marie Moaby Ciara Winkler

New Milling Installments Highlight Elgin News

MI is Installed A.M. Weibel happy with the new mill setup and upgraded parts after a week of adjustments led by Walter Wenger. Also reported are obituaries for Mrs. Mary Monahan and Mrs. John Christ, Henry Topp acquiring Clermont smith shop, E. S. Halstenson’s death, and church and community notices across Clermont and Oelwein areas.

Believe Me Xantippe Western Comedy at Local High School

The high school presents Believe Me Xantippe a western comedy directed by Miss Van Horn with a student cast from all classes. The show features George MacFarland and Maginnies along with the Vigtla orchestra and Elgin High School glee clubs. Tickets remain at City Drug Store with phone reservations. a large crowd is expected amid notes on local sickness and dairy farm disruptions.

Miss van Horn Shataeter George MacFarland Antippe Maginnies Vigtla Elgin High School Eine Bentat Saint Howe

Plano Toning services in Elgin March 22 23

Arthur Hricgon of Waterloo will be in Elgin March 22 and 23 offering tuning and voicing using the latest scientific methods. Tuning and voicing services priced at 3.50. cleaning 2.00. Examination free. Leave orders at the Echo office near Cretonnen and drapery fabrics. new at Kohler's.

Arthur Hricgon Waterloo Elgin Echo Offica

Girls Glee Club sings The Prisoner’s Song quartet

The article lists performers Massey Klingman Mealey Grimm Rothlisbenger and Allen with Gypsy John and the Swift Glee Club. Stage manager and accompanist roles noted plus a four dollar fee.

Girls’ Glee Club The Pe Massey E.klingman C. Mealey F. Grimm Rothlisbenger Lek Allen Gypsy John Swift Toe Teeeseesesesess Apchie Howard Glee Club Fedrta Behiets Og Gertrude Grether

Ignac Monahan Dies After Illness at 54

Ignac Monahan died Thursday March 11 after a two week illness of pneumonia. He was 54 years, five months, and two days. Born October 7, 1871 in Iyria township, he married Esley Boleyn in 1907 and had twelve children, nine surviving. Surviving siblings include M. J. Monahan and J. W. Monahan. Funeral held from his mother's home then at Clermont Catholic Church with burial in the cemetery.

Mary Monahan Elgin Isaac Monahan Ber Cler Mont Catholic Church E.S. Halstenson F. S. Halstenson Elkader V. L. Glige C. 3. Halstenson Ignac Monahan Tsune Monahan John Iyria Esley Boleyn Charles Leonard Liana Mary Margaret Kieth Kenneth William Wilma Minnie Dora M. J. Monahan Egin J. W. Monahan West Union Mr. Monahan Castania Bigin Clermont Catholic Church Baris

Morning services and Easter plans at M. and Church

Morning worship at 10 o'clock with the Lemon sermon third in a series "A Comrade of the Christ" and Sunday school at 11 on "Jesus Dies and Rises." Easter programs are being arranged for Easter Sunday, April 4, with everyone welcome. details include study of John 16. The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. Thoma for quilting. midweek service tonight covers John 16 and notices Ernest J. Starr, Pastor. Two complete tickets filed for city election March 29 prompt ballot changes.

Jesus Christ Jesua Ladies’ Aid Society St Paul's Ernest. J. Starr

Knudtson daughter marries Butikofer in Elgin area

Myrtle Ruth Knudtson daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Knudtson married Fred E Butikofer last Thursday March 11 They will live with the bride’s parents this summer while Mr Butikofer works on a farm in the neighborhood Both are well known in the community Mrs Butikofer attended Elgin High School and made many friends The Echo extends best wishes to the couple

Myrtle Ruth C. T. Knudtson Fred E. Butikofer Butikofer

Shower for Mrs. Casper by Philotheas and friends

The Philotheas and friends held a Tuesday evening shower for Mrs. Hugh Casper who leaves at week’s end for Danville Illinois. They presented useful gifts and offered best wishes for happiness in her new home, acknowledging her active membership.

Philotheas Hugh Casper Danville Alinois Casper Mara Ber

Elgin High Boys Lose Opening District Game

Elgin High, sectional champions, fell 14 to 0 to Wellsburg High in the district tournament at Paya latte Yost. Wellsburg opened with a burst, Elgin fought hard but could not close the gap as Wellsburg secured the lead late.

Elgin High Payalatte Kiple Olesen Twy Keystone High Grange High Ames Webster City Cedar Rapids High Ottumwa Lakeview Falk Klingman Mealey Gilwap Knelder

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John Christ Bournina Henry Topp Clermont Otto Topp Mr. Topp Topps Oelwein Wm. Deerfoot Iowa City Union Hotel Crandall Clarance Schori Ernesting Holzer Hol Jones Lavey Holzer Leo Grather Harold Larry Grimm Mr. Rolzer Leo Plano Toning Kohler's Xantippe By Frederick Ballard Miss Marian van Horn New York Thornton Brown Wiliam MacFarland Arthur Sole Buck Kamman Colorado Wrenn Simp” Calloway Dolly Kamman Buck Martha Violet Simp Edward Klingman John Jr Falberville Bunting Fred Grimm Frank Kiple Clifton Mealey Joseph Becker Anna Rennison Esther Dursher Leona Oleson Delta Col Ilyria Orchestra Clark Glee Club C. J. Harrington Dame Fred C. Mughlethaler Frank Capper Max Thawn Foundrmen Ero Schori Fred Kohler O& FP Knudtson—Mutikofer Mrs. Casper Lost Migin Volga City Fayette Postville Migit Igi Alumai Arlington Higin Maynard Waterville Biggin Blain Mein Randalia Quasqueton Wellsburg Waucama Sia Eavin Kroger Conner Farm Edwin Kruger Margaret Crider
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