Three Liquor Violators Fined in Fayette County Court
In West Union Judge Blehendorf presided as V. Whitlock pleaded guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor and was fined 300 dollars plus costs. He received a three month jail sentence, suspended on good behavior with parole to Shevitt. A. Robertson and Fink also pleaded guilty to related charges. one case was dismissed.
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W. L. Blehendorf
Heourt
West Union
V. Whitlock
Fayette County
Jai ‘Wentepes
Thia Wee
Hichendorf
Behlavior
Shevitt
West Union Auto Inspector Enforces Plating Law
A state automobile inspector visited West Union on Monday and cited motorists for lacking proper license plates. He granted a limited time to comply to avoid fines and received prompt cooperation from locals.
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West Union
Egg Prices Strengthen Boosts Farmers This Week
Egg prices have risen over the past two weeks boosting farmer income. A dozen eggs now buys roughly twice as many groceries compared with two to three weeks ago as prices climbed from 10 to 11 cents to about 22 cents for firsts. Hatcheries nationwide add a 4 to 7 cent premium, with a local hatchery offering a 7 cent premium according to Mr Capper.
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Capper
Special Notice to O. E. 5 School of Instruction in Lodge
On Wednesday March 25 district instructor Mrs Pearl Mae Fleagel of Charles City Iowa will hold a school of instruction in the afternoon and attend the special meeting that evening when initiatory work will be conferred All officers are to report at 1 30 pm promptly and all members are invited to the evening meeting Worthy Matron
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Pearl Mae Fleagel
Charles City
Iowa
Goose lays eggs for two days near Elgin expert
Eric Holzer, a farmer east of Elgin, reports his goose laid two eggs on Monday and repeated the feat on Tuesday. He has not yet reported yesterday’s crop and wonders if the bird can be taught to produce golden eggs.
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Eric Holzer
Elgin
Mr. Holzer
Frank L. Gapper
Oelwein
Mayo Hospital
Who Has the Oldest Bible in Our Community
Readers are invited to share details about their oldest Bible. The paper seeks family histories tied to ancient copies, possibly carried across the water, and asks households to tell about their Bible and its provenance.
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Geodkss
Will Jrou
Alec
Township School Board Organizes Meeting Notes
The township school board organized with Pleas-28, H Brackin presiding. Dist. No 3 Gilbert Ruroden, 4 Herman Boyer, 5 Herman Rolls, 6 Mrs. Tommy Howard, 7 L O Ruroden, 8 Sam Butikofer, 8 Lyle Wilson, 10 Albert Cammermuth. Director at large C. Wm Powell.
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H Brackin
Pres
Gilbert Ruroden
Herman Boyer
Herman Rolls
Tommy Howard
Ruroden
Sam Butikofer
Lyle Wilson
Albert Cammermuth
Lame—C. Ww
Powell
Husband's Dinner Hearts Green Celebrated Elgin Club
The Elgin Study Club held its annual husbands dinner on March 17, St Patrick's Day, at the home of Mr and Mrs C B Schori on Center Street with Shamrock decorations and green accents. Dinner featured three courses and guests socialized for hours after, ending with anticipation for next year’s event as no formal program was planned.
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Elgin Study Club
C. B. Schori
Center Street
Celebrating Two Birthdays Together at E Matthye Home
A large gathering of relatives joined Mr and Mrs E Matthye on Sunday afternoon to celebrate their shared birthdays at their home in a combined party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Geo Le Miller and others.
Friday the Thirteenth Good Day for Elgin Club
The Elgin Community Club members marked Friday the Thirteenth with a campaign kickoff that set a new attendance record. By Monday evening the club reported nearly all current members renewing and 23 new members joining, boosting total membership to around 80 with more expressing interest.
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Elgin Community Club
One Bridge or Two in Prairie du Chien Echoes
Marquette sources clip a Prairie du Chien Prose to the Echolant noting heavy static over a bridge dispute. The press predicts a single bridge with completion bonds filed and workers on site despite a Milwaukee railroad injunction claim. Northeast residents favor one bridge site. Rev J J Snyder to lead evangelistic meetings in West Union with Presbyterian and Methodist churches.
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Marquette
Prairie du Chien
Prairie ‘du Chien
Milwaukee Railroad
Northeast
J. J. Snyder
West Union
Presbyterian
Methodist
Rev. Snyder
Dr. Chalice
Trusty Twelve Reunion Marks 50 Years Since Club Beginnings
California traveler brings Elgin Iowa nostalgia as five of the Trusty Twelve founders meet in Long Beach telegram style: gathering hosted by Mrs Cecelig Wohlheter and guests recall a 1930s birthday surprise for president Mrs Parker. Attendees include Mrs Marie Nelson Pasadena and Mrs Bye Garner Hollywood among others.
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California
Long Beach
Trusty Twelve Club
Elgin
Iowa
George W. Wohlheter
Whitehall Flats
Cecelig Wholheter
Parker
Ontario
Calif
Marq Aes Nelson
Pasadena
Bye 4
Garner
Hollywood
Lana’ Létiman
Puffer
Los Angeles
Artie Klock Bray
Fayette
Clarence G. Milligan
Delos Watenpaugh
J. Vestal Parker
CeHa Wohlheter
Higin
Elgin Plans Homecoming Ahead of Fayette County Fair
The Elgin Community Club voted to back a summer homecoming to precede the Fayette County Fair, August 20 to 23. The event will be organized by club and town committees, with new officers elected including Dr. Roy F. DeSart as president and Rev. J. J. Snyder as vice president.
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Elgin
Fayette County
Bath
Eygna’ Cafe
Roy F. DeSart
J. J. Snyder
Elmer Houg
F. L. Sires
H. F. Becker
W. C. Falk
A. M. Weibel
C. O. Torkelson
Farm Fire Dept Sponsors Trixie From Dixie in Elgin
The Farm Fire Department backs the social event Trixie From Dixie to run on set dates with a 90 member local cast and a Fairyland style show featuring 40 children in costumes. A Tennessee Junction based one act and a lively comedy head the main production directed by De Roy Play Co. Proceeds benefit the farm fire truck fund and the event is billed as a season highlight across Iowa.
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Trixie
Dixie
Tennessee
Hines
de- Roy Play Co
Elgin
Farm Fire Department
Farm Fire Truck Fund
Iowa
Elgin School Board picks president and assigns committees
The Elgin Board of Education elected W. C. Falk as president to succeed Max Hunsberger. Committees named include Finance with R. P. Strauch as chairman and C. B. Schori and Max Hunsberger. School Management with C. B. Schori as chairman and R. A. Crider and Max Hunsberger. and School House and Grounds with R. A. Crider as chairman, R. P. Strauch, and W. C. Falb.
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Elgin Board of Education
W. C. Falk
Max Hunsberger
R. P. Strauch
C. B. Schori
R. A. Crider
W. C. Falb
Opening of Elgin Millinery Store
Saturday March 21 display of new spring hats from large wholesale markets features Watteau halo irregular brim styles with ribbon feather or flower trims at special Saturday and Monday prices at Elgin Millinery Store.
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Elgin Millinery
Good News Of Better Times In Elgin Store Trade
A Elgin merchant reported a strong two week period with better business than any two weeks in the past year. He noted many new inquiries about merchandise in his line, signaling improving prospects and hopeful demand in the local market.
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Elgin
Mailing List Correction Notice From The Echo
The Echo corrects its mailing list up to March 12 and asks recipients to verify they have received proper credit. Readers who find errors should call or write to fix accounts and subscriptions, as small unpaid balances matter to the publisher.
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Echo
Harrison Stock Company Returns to Clermont and Elgin
The Harrison Stock Company performed in Clermont and Elgin last week marking their first appearance in about fifteen years. The troupe received warmly from audiences and plans for a fall return were announced at the Sunday closing.
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Harrison Stock Company
Clermont
Elgin
Bigin
Mountain Idiom and Weather Fix in South Gan Speech
Fragmentary OCR passage shows garbled dialect about mountains and weather. It mentions Rischange and a stock line about preparations. No clear event, person, or organization is established.
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Rischange
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Horace Manning
Trea June
Marie
Matthew Brandon
Philip Brandon
Jerry Higgins
Malindy
Sameon Bonapart
Belloy
Sunset Lo Foxwell
Betty
Hilda Meyer
Bruce
Ald Censer
Beart
Nap
Faye Brabham
Margaret Schupbachtty
Berniia Bopp
D. Shaffer
William Weibel
Robert Wilson
Alvina Frieden
Wayne Gilson
Fige
Eileen
Elizabeth
Est Shaffer
Bob
Har
Philip Marie
Jerry Malindy
Samson
Act IE
Sunset Lodge
Bina Ths
Marie and
Jerry June
Marie, Philip and Jerry
Samson and Chorus
Trusty Twelve
Frank Capper
The
ARM Fire Dept
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