Fayette County Legion Posts Meet Here
Elgin Post American Legion hosted Fayette county posts at a March 22 stag party in the I C O F hall. Boxing and wrestling bouts opened the program followed by a Little German Band. Roy Schrack of Quitwine discussed graves registration. Eight towns attended and the event concluded with lunch and a social period. The next Fayette county gathering is set for April 26 in Fayette.
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Elgin Post
American Legion
Fayette County
I. C. 0. F. Hall
Bob Wenger
Lloyd Patterson
Bob Howard
Bob Schneider
Gene Schori
John McMillan
Roy Schrack
Qelwein
Cnt
Fayette
Luren Singing Society Celebrates 70th Anniversary Concert
Nearly 1,500 people filled K. P reus gymnasium to hear the Luren Singing Society mark its 70th anniversary. A massed male chorus of 100 plus voices directed by Dr. Carlo A Sperati and a 35 piece orchestra performed Grieg works and Reisiger pieces. Singers traveled from Fort Dodge Des Moines and Minneapolis to join the event.
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K. Preus Gymnasium
Luren Singing Society
Carlo A. Sperati
Qandkjendning
Lingurd Jorgalfar
Grieg
Olaf Trygvason
Reisiger
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Choir Party Honors Pianist William Weibel at Ames Visit
Mrs. J. J. Snyder and Kev at the M. E. Parsonage hosted a choir party for the M. E. church choir and guests Friday evening in honor of pianist William Weibel who left Monday to resume school duties at Ames. The gathering featured various games and refreshments. Attendees included Ruth Mosby Edna Hunsberger Winnifred McMillan Eda Zurbriggen Edward Kingman R. C. Jorgenson George Snyder and William Weibel.
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Kev
J. J. Snyder
M. E. Church
William Weibel
Ames
Ruth Mosby
Edna Hunsberger
Winnifred McMillan
Eda Zurbriggen
Edward Kingman
R. C. Jorgenson
George Snyder
Iowa Seeding Plans Indicate Shifts in 1938 Crops
The Federal and State Co operative Crop Estimating Service reports a slight drop in corn acreage and gains across spring seeded grains for Iowa in 1938. The intentions are based on farmer reports from across the state detailing planned acreage for the season.
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Iowa
Federal
State Co-operative Crop Estimating Service
More Insurance Ownership Shifts Since 1900
A recent survey shows a dramatic rise in coverage with about half the population owning both life insurance and a savings account, a change from 1900 when only one in ten held life policies and one in six had a savings account.
West Bend Couple Honored At Shower And Dance
Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs Louis Schaefer jr of West Bend gathered at the opera house last Thursday evening for a shower and dance in their honor. Also note insurance ad for R P Brauch Elgin.
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Louis Schaefer, Jr
West Bend
Opera House
Elgin School Board Reelects Falb President
The Elgin school board held its organization meeting Monday evening and re elected W C Falb as president. He has held the post for about nine years and renewed all standing committees in their usual order for the new year.
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Elgin School Board
W. C. Falb
Upper Iowa Receives Large Gifts Campaign
Upper Iowa University reports progress on its $200,000 campaign with $50,000 paid and more pledged. Major gifts include H W Klemme of Ridgeway donating a 220 acre farm, and Dr and Mrs John C Baker of New York City contributing $10,000. The will of Charles Smith of Oelwein bequeaths a library, geological collection, and $1,000. The drive favors quiet solicitation over high pressure tactics.
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Upper Iowa University
H. W. Klemme
Ridgeway
John C. Baker
New York City
Upper Iowa
Charles Smith
Oelwein
Schneider Files Candidacy for Fayette Supervisor Seat
M J Schneider of Fayette announces as Republican candidate for the 1940 Fayette supervisor nomination. He runs a service station, spent 16 years farming in Smithfield township, is a World War veteran, born in Oelwein, active in Legion work, and seeks support at the June 6 primaries.
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M. J. Schneider
Fayette
Elgin
Echo
Schneider
Smithfield Township
Oelwein
Legion
Heavy Rain Follows Arm Spring Day
Monday marked the official opening of spring with a balmy 80 degree day. Forecasters warned of bad weather to come and storms delivered a real old fashioned downpour with thunder wind rain and hail starting Tuesday morning.
Big Spring Pig Crop At Brause Farm
Big Spring pig crop at Lawrence Brause farm reports ten sows producing 96 pigs in March. Five old sows averaged 11 each for 55 total. Breeds include purebred Chester White and Poland China. gift sows contributed to the crop.
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Lawrence Brause
Brause
Poland
Chimney Fire Alarm Contacts Elgin Farm Unit
A chimney fire Monday near Elgin prompted a call for the Elgin farm fire truck. Firemen reached Alfred Jacob farm but were stopped and told the blaze was under control with no further help needed. West Union schools re elected all 20 faculty for another year. W. H. Antes remains board president.
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Abe Habeger
Elgin
Elgin Farm
Alfred Jacob
West Union Schools
W. H. Antes
Wildlife Week Widely Observed Proclaims National Conservation Drive
The President and governors declared National Wildlife Restoration Week from March 20 to 26. The proclamation urges all citizens to recognize wildlife’s conservation importance and to cooperate for restoration and preservation for present and future generations.
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United States
Progress Club Meeting at Clarence Mueh lethaler Home
Helen Wegner hosted the Progress Club with fourteen members present on Monday evening. Facts on Russia were shared, Edna Hungberger read a book review by Elizabeth McMillan on Ding Goes to Russia. Officers elected for 1938-39: Helen Muehlethaler president, Margaret Strauch vice president, Delila Oldag secretary treasurer.
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Helen Wegner
Clarence Muehlethaler
Russia
Edna Hungberger
Elizabeth McMillan
Ding Goes
J. N. Darling
Helen Muehlethaler
Margaret Strauch
Delila Oldag
All Roads Into Elgin Closed to Heavy Trucks
Heavy trucks are barred from gravel and blacktop routes into Elgin, including West Union Elgin road, ridge road, Elgin Wadena road, and primary 172 to Clermont. Large freight must load at Clermont and continue on lighter trucks. small trucks and the railroad benefit.
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Elgin
Black Top
West Union- Elgin
Elgin- Wadena
Here
Clermont
Repairing Cracks With Vinegar Plaster Mix And Leather Cleaning Jelly
Instructions advise filling plaster cracks with a vinegar diluted mix to slow drying. Insert carefully with a sharp tool and smooth surface. For leather upholstery, a neutral soap made into a jelly-like consistency provides effective cleaning.
Elgin Band Plans Annual Benefit Show and Dance
Elgin concert band will stage an annual benefit at a Friday performance on April 29 with a dance to raise funds. Mr and Mrs Wm Frederick and their son of West Union visited in the H B Gilson home Sunday, bringing family news.
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Elgin
Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Schori Home
The American Legion and Auxiliary met at Mrs. C. B. Schori’s home on March 15 with 14 members present. The Auxiliary voted to donate 5.00 to fund a boy’s attendance at Hawk Eye Boys State at Camp Dodge and approved 2.50 for seventh and eighth grade reading materials.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
C. B. Schori
Sheldon Boyle
Walter Bovis
Walter Kohls
Auxiliary
Legion
Hawkeye Boys
Camp Dodge
Dyme
Biginpost
Jane
Jess
Iowa Forest Plantings Planned Across Four Counties
About 500 acres in Jacas Monroe Van Buren and Lee counties will be planted this spring with native species such as oak ash walnut and black locust and some experimental pine. The effort aims to reclaim eroded worn out farm land from 12 000 acres owned for forestry.
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Iowa
Jacas
Monroe
van Buren
Lee
Town Election Set Next Monday in March Vote
Town election scheduled for Monday March 28 at town hall with polling hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Major race features two filed candidates J. J. Phillips and A. M. Weibel on the regular ticket, plus several write in contenders after filing closed.
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J. J. Phillips
A. M. Weibel
Advertising as Investment Not Expense Highlighted
The note asserts that good advertising should be viewed as an investment rather than a cost, implying long term gains from strategic promotional spending. It stresses value creation through effective messaging and measured returns.
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Helton Muchethaler
Fayette
Bob Shaw Named Memorial Day Speaker for Elgin
Bob Shaw, a prominent Iowa attorney from Sigourney, will deliver the Memorial Day address in Elgin. The town regards securing such a speaker as a major achievement, marking a notable rise in Shaw’s statewide prominence after his 4 year ago run for Attorney General of Iowa.
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Bob Shaw
Iowa
Sigourney
Elgin
Shaw
Towa
Arbor Day Proclaimed in Iowa Observed on April 29
Governor Kraschel proclaims Arbor Day in Iowa urging citizens to plant trees and teach their importance. The piece notes Arbor Day’s 1872 Nebraska origin and offers school and community ideas such as tree planting in schools, memorial trees, street tree programs, town forests, and conservation studies.
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Iowa
Nels G. Kraschel
America
Nebraska
Orders Coming in Fine At Capper's Hatchery
Capper says advance chick orders are at record levels, a result of a slow opening season. The local hatchery runs near full force and will reach peak production soon. Four sexers, Norris Capper, Donald Gilson, Wayne Gilson, and Frank Pinney, sort about 80 000 chicks weekly.
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Chas. Capper
Norris Capper
Donald
Wayne Gilson
Frank Pinney
Fellowship Meeting At McGregor Friday
Masons of northeast Town will hold their regular monthly fellowship meeting at McGregor Friday evening. Dr. Samuel S. Garvin will be the guest speaker presenting on "The Three Great Lights of Masonry." The gathering is slated to begin at eight o clock.
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Masons
Northeast Town
McGregor
Samuel S. Garvin
Correction on Absent Voter Ballots by J Harrington
J Harrington clarifies that Absent Voter ballots may be brought in on election day but the ballot application and affidavit must be secured before election day. Do not apply on election day. obtain them beforehand.
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J. Harrington
New Alumni Officers Chosen at Elgin High School
Elgin high school announces incoming alumni officers for the coming year. President Helen Muchlethaler, Vice-President Henry McMillan, Secretary Marie Grimm, and Treasurer Louise Baumgartner were appointed by the pact officers.
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Elgin High School
Helen Muchlethaler
Henry McMillan
Marie Grimm
Louise Baumgartner
Pact
Torkelsons Remodel Implement Store Adopts Higher Ceilings
Torkelson Bros tear out the old ceiling in their store and office to raise the height and enlarge the two rooms. The project aims to unify with the building and improve space as part of a planned investment.
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Torkelson Bros
Adles
Clover Seed Cash Disappear at Rural Homes
Thieves strike in the rural district stealing cash from Mrs. Louisa Martie near Elgin and clover seed from Gottfried Frieden and Kohler Bros farms. Sheriff Nehring and Deputy Kutschat, with Clayton County help, pursue several leads as investigations continue.
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Louisa Martie
Elgin
Martie
Gottfried Frieden
Kohler
Dr Earl A Roadman to Lecture at Fayette
Fayette Upper Iowa University quotes pride in graduates in teaching preaching nursing and other fields. Dr Earl A Roadman an alumnus has excelled in teaching preaching lecturing and admin work. He comes to Fayette Tuesday March 29 under the Ladies Professorship Association auspices. Lecture titled Mothers and Motives.
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Upper Iowa University
de. E. A
Fayette
Wuesday
Ladies’ Professorship Association
Roadman
Buttermakers Meet Here This Week
A district buttermakers meeting will be held in Elgin on Wednesday with hosts Mr and Mrs Louis Lehman Mr and Mrs George Nydegger and Mr and Mrs Fleet Frieden. The local creamery directors will assist in entertaining the visitors. An afternoon business session will be followed by dinner at St Paul's Methodist church parlors served by the Aid Society.
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Elgin
Louis Lehman
George Nydegger
Fleet Frieden
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Aid Society
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Fayette County Legion
Bediah
M. EB. Parsonage
R. P. Btrauch
Falb
Brause Farm
Call Farm
Pve
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Arbor Day
Capper
Torkelsons
Earl A. Roadman
Chris Schweitzer
Geo
N. Schori
Edward C. Olsen
Joy Yates
F. W. Schneider
West Union Country Club
W. H. Burnham
CO. W. Grimes
E. J. Estey
F.C. Johnson
Dr. L. Ll. Garr
W. WH. Antes
Leon Layton
A. G Harbittor
Morger
New York
Gosnold
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