Road Supervisors Show They Mean Business
Road supervisors enforce truck weight limits on primary gravel roads. Victor Perry of St Lucas Iowa, driving a heavy truck, pleaded guilty after a hearing before Justice Lou Berkey and was fined $100 and costs. Taxes are higher but collections exceed last year by about $20,000 at the county treasurer. Marriage licenses issued show few couples. notable entries include Frederick J Wein and Mildred Ruth Schrader, among others.
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Victor Perry
St. Lucas
Towa
Perry
Lou Berkey
Election Proclamation for Elgin Town Municipal Vote
The electors of Elgin Fayette County are notified that a regular municipal election will be held at the Town Hall on the last day of March 1980 to elect Mayor five Councilmen one Park Commissioner Assessor and Treasurer A band fund tax proposition of up to two mills per year is submitted for voter decision Polls open 8 am to 8 pm Judges and clerks of election are named This notice bears mayoral seal dated March 16 1930 and mentions additional local notices and ads
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Elgin
Fayette
Cage
Melchr Verney
M. V. Kiple
H. W. Falk
C. J. Harrington
Gordon J. Mosby
A. M. Weibel
Elgin Plans New Tennis Court Donation Drive
Elgin residents push for a new tennis court using a donated lot from Elgin Savings Bank and a small cash labor fund. Estimated cost per the plan is under 40 dollars with several volunteers supplying labor. Subscriptions of 1 dollar each will be collected soon to complete the project at a convenient, optimal Elgin location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Savings Bank
MR PETERS CHECKS FARM BUREAU POLITICAL ROLE
W L Peters Payette County Farm Bureau secretary defends Farm Bureau and county agents against claims of political endorsements. He notes agents follow federal guidance to avoid politic or risk their jobs while affirming the Bureau’s focus on agriculture bills and industry views rather than candidate support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo
Elgin
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Sam
National Capitol
Congress
Ongoing plea to submit items on time for Echo issue
A newspaper plea explains deadlines and the need to stop hype by 6 o'clock Wednesday to publish on time. Editors note crowding on Wednesdays and urge contributors to send items 24 hours early to avoid displacing others.
Masonic Inspection and School of Instruction Scheduled
G H Falk W M of Silverileaf Lodge No 618 A F and A M has received district notice that the local lodge will have school of instruction on Friday April 4 Likely both afternoon and evening sessions with inspection after the evening work J H Cline of West Union special representative for the district will lead the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falk
W. M
Silverileaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. H. Cline
West Union
Just Arrived Beauty Shoppe Adds Frederic’s Permanent
The In set Beauty Shoppe has installed a Frederic's Permanent machine and is ready to serve you. Dorothy DeZart operates. Blue 22. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Dittmer and family and Mr and Mrs Raymond Lemaire and son of Elkader were dinner guests in the O B Schori home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic
Blue
Dot
Dorothy DeZart
LeRoy Dittmer
Raymond Lemaire
Elkader
O. B. Schori
Next Masonic Fellowship Meeting at Monona
Realff Ottesen of Davenport will address Northeastern Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association at Monona Masonic Temple on March 28 under Clayton Lodge No 70 A F and A M. A prominent Davenport attorney and Freemason, Ottesen has held leadership roles in Acacia Fraternity Trinity Lodge and the Grand Lodge service bodies. He has lectured across Iowa and beyond and was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1924. He continues Masonic Service Committee work and will discuss Masonry lessons in a public talk limited by his law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realff Ottesen
Davenport
Northeastern Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Masonic Temple
Monona
Clayton
Lodge No. 70
A. F
A. M
Ottesen
Acacia Fraternity
State University of
Iowa
Trinity Lodge of
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Masonic Service Committee
Marriage of Flor Filean to Roy Hey at Freeport Parsonage
Mr and Mrs Ed Gehring announce the marriage of their daughter Flor Filean to Roy Hey on March 2 at the Freeport Alabama parsonage. Florence Gehring, a Wadena High School graduate, attended Cedar Rapids Business College and worked in Janesville Wisconsin telephone office. Roy Heyer, Randalia High School graduate, is foreman at Fisher Body plant in Janesville. They will reside at 508 Sord Street Janesville Wisconsin.
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Ed Gehring
Flor Filean
Roy
Hey
Freeport
Florence Gehring
Wadena High School
Business College
Cedar Rapids
Janesville
Wis
Heyer
Randalia High School
Fisher Body
Sord Street
Temporary bridge project under way at Otter Creek creamery
County workmen prepared materials for a temporary bridge across Otter Creek at the creamery and expected to start driving piling today. Henry Lang and Bud Boyer lead the crew to drive ten bents for a 126 foot span, requiring substantial lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Creek
Henry Lang
Bud Boyer
Cappers Settle at Oasis Cottage Camp Denver
Mr and Mrs J Capper write from Denver Colorado that they are settled at Oasis Cottage Camp 303 St Santa Fe Drive They describe a fine trip from Blair Nebraska to their new home and note springlike farm activity near Denver They hope old friends will visit as they pass through the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J
Capper
Denver
Colorado
Oasis Cottage
St. Santa Fe Drive
Nebraska
Blair
Cappers
Truck Drivers Fined For Embargo Violations
The authorities fined truck drivers for weight load embargo violations with two paid fines recorded recently. Maintainers are told to track violations and require explanations in court if drivers fail to weigh loads properly. Mr and Mrs George Vaughn visited relatives in Strawberry Point and Mrs Frank Capper traveled to Oelwein and Waterloo for a beauty culture convention.
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Union
George Vaughn
Strawberry Point
Frank Capper
Oelwein
Waterloo
McGregor Public School Destroyed By Night Fire
A McGregor public school building and all records dating back to Civil War days were lost in a blaze last night. The structure burned in just over two hours, threatening nearby homes as firefighters from Marquette Elkader Monona and Postville aided local crews. By five o clock only ruins remained and officials considered resuming classes in community halls within a week if feasible.
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McGregor
Marquette
Elkader
Monona
Postville
McGregor Times
Baseball talk starts early this year in Little Eight League
Elkader manager Burlingame says towns ready to rejoin the Little Eight League for 1980. Many players will be in college early season, then return. West Union reports independent plans. Calmar also pursuing independent baseball. League meets in spring. towns urged to declare membership. communications to R. P. Strauch, Elgin, president until April election.
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ER. A. Burlingame
Elkader Bad
West Union
Hugh Randall
Anager
Calmar
Meyer
The
Little Hight
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
Elgin Clermont Millinery Stores Open Friday
The Elgin and Clermont Millinery Stores announce a spring opening on Friday March 21 featuring a full display of new hat styles for ladies matrons and children. Latest shapes colors and materials with special opening prices and low Friday Saturday deals.
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Elgin Ad
Clermont Millinery
Elgin Millinery
Disputes over Gunderson Weather Readings Spark Debate
Elias Benson challenged Gus Gunderson on February weather data. He claimed February had a single below freezing day, the 15th, with the thermometer at ten degrees below zero. Both men tracked temperatures, but Benson asserts Gunderson erred.
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Elias Benson
Gus Gunderson
Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Baumgartner Home
The Legion and Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Baumgartner on Tuesday evening March 25. Everyone is requested to be present. Mr and Mrs John Falk were El kadbr visitors Sunday.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Ben Baumgartner
Brackin Elected President Township School Board
Brackin was re elected president of the Pleasant Valley township school board at a July meeting following an election of directors. New members C W Powell and Elmer Trude joined the board. eight or nine month term decision tied and delayed until July. Additional notes covered Wander school relocation and highway commission notices unclear.
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Pleasant Valley Township
Elgin Savings Bank
Dist
A. B. Jacobs
B. H. Brackin
Gilbert Buroden
Herman Boyer
Elmer Trude
George Howard
Rureden
Sam
Wander
Highway Commission
G. J. Mosby
Samuel Mosby
Illyria Township Ship Report Training Notes
The first training school of the year was held Feb 21 by Miss Brainard with nine meetings so far, 87 attendees and 62 baskets. A recount training was held March 15 at Wadena bank rooms with nine cooperators making nine trays as Marie Gehring led. A third training is planned for March 21 at Mrs Harold Strong’s home in Illyria and Pleasant Valley.
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Jakie Yearous Jr
Wadena Bank
Miss Brainard
Marie ‘Gehring
Tlyria
Pleasant Valley
Falb Files as Independent Candidate for Town Council
H. W. Falb a present councilman files nomination papers with town clerk C. J. Harrington and will seek re election on an independent ticket. His name will appear opposite the Citizens ticket and be the sole candidate on that line. Filing period closed Monday March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Falb
C. J. Harrington
Citizens
Clayton Co I S C Meeting With President Hughes
Graduates and former Iowa State College students in Clayton County will hear President Raymond M. Hughes in Ames on Friday evening March 21 after a banquet. Each graduate is urged to bring at least one guest. The Elkader Register notes the event and invites participation.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Raymond M. Hughes
Elkader Register
No Farm Bureau Meeting This Month
Louis Becker president of the Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau announced Tuesday that there would be no meeting for their association this month. It is hoped to hold the meeting next month at the regular time as roads should be in good condition then.
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Louis Becker
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
First 4-H Club party draws 400 in county
The inaugural county 4-H Club party was staged at the U S A gymnasium Saturday evening the 15th with over 400 attendees. 175 were members or prospective members while the rest were parents guests county club officials board of directors and fair board members. Rex Piepiow of Aurora and Leland Benter of Sumner received gold and silver medals for boys Johanna Myers of Waucoma and Lena Smith of Randal ia earned the girls medals, awarded by Chicago Great Western for 1929 club achievement. The meeting adjourned with strong enthusiasm for an annual event.
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County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Fair Board
Rex Piepiow
Aurora
Leland Benter
Sumner
Johanna Myers
Waucoma
Lena Smith
Randalia
Chicago Great Western
Elgin Clothing Store marks 30 years in business
F R Berg is praised for thirty years as Elgin’s clothing retailer. He opened the store on March 17 1900 and celebrated with an open house this week. Patrons visited, offered congratulations, and enjoyed refreshments in his honor.
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F. R. Berg
Elgin
Elgin Clothing Store
Present Play Third Time at Elkader Church
The Syria Epworth League presented the play Civil Service at the Congregational church in Elkader last night. It marked the third showing after free performances at the Wiyria church and a benefit at Wadena for the Myria Farm Bureau. The production has drawn wide praise for the performers.
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Syria Epworth League
Elkader
Wiyria
Wadena
Myria
Rebeksh and Odd Fellow Lodge Party Delights Guests
The Rebeksh and Odd Fellow Lodges held a Monday evening party at the lodge rooms. Activities included cards dancing visiting and lunch as the company began to depart in the early morning.
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Rebeksh
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Machia
the District’ Court
Wein
Frederick J. Reuber
Westgate
Mildred ‘Ruth Schrader
Maynard
G. F. Dorland
Mire
Ada Linn Odekirk
Louie L. Zuercher
Ladys Hansel
E, J. Harrington
Frieda Freiburghius
Virginia Duty
Edgewood
F . Muehlerhaler
MR. Peters
W. L. Peters
Payette Co. Farm Bureau
Masonic
Disputes Gunderson
Weather Records
Legion and Auxiliary Meet
John Falk
Elkadbr
Brackin
Illyria
Clayton CO. I. S. C’s
B. Nelson
Tina
Clifford Kittleson
Knudt Kittleson
Clermont
Mr. Kittleson
Elgin School Board
Max Hunsberger
Bale
Echo
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