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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
5
The school presented an all ages exhibition on Friday night with Dutch, German, Swedish, Indian, and English folk songs and dances. Students wore period costumes, and the event drew a large crowd with plans to repeat next Friday to fund equipment for the gym.
The E Church notes announce next Sunday’s sermons at 10:00 a.m. with a review of the closing scenes in Christ’s Life for Sunday school, an Epworth League talk on Christ's Obedience to Conviction at 6:45 p.m., followed by slides on The Path of the Nazarene at 7:30 p.m. A Thursday meeting and Friday apron and food sale by the Ladies' Aid are also noted. Ernest Starr, Pastor. Ful-O-Pop Chick Starter available at She. Weibel Mill Company.
Health commissioner of Chicago cautions on nose blowing and warns against blowing both nostrils at once. He leaves timing to personal judgment and cites potential nosebleeds and complications. Also notes a town ordinance requiring dogs and chickens to be kept on premises after April 1 1925 under Elgin governance.
Report states the pathornia procedure will be postponed for several days until the patient is ready. Physicians express confidence that Mr. Haugen will undergo the operation successfully.
Residence property listing for sale describes a modern T-room house with bath, electric delits, hard and soft water, plus outbuildings including a summer kitchen, wood shed, and basement barn. Large lots with gardens, located across from the city park near the business district. Also mentions paints, and local items and events from the Postville area.
Vacation next week and early April dismissal noted for Elgin schools. Senior class works on a class play. Miss Frieden leads Town Women's State Oratorical Society. Observations include a past program at a society hall, sixth grade US studies with industry posters, and upcoming Story Day activities. Several students return or move, with folk dances repeated and weighing day introduced for first primaries.
John Pulfer's creamery report shows 1923 butterfat 2287 lbs from 10 cows and 1924 butterfat 3203 lbs from 10 cows with 921.5 extra pounds. Grain costs rose, testing added 106.30, leaving net profit of 224.01 after adjustments. Burton's figures add 104.11 from seven cows, total production gain 256.81, with more reports to come.
Fayette residents reported a silent, fast moving object passing northwest to southeast about 7:30 PM. Described as aircraft like yet noiseless, with sparks and a glowing front, it vanished rapidly, leaving observers curious about the extraordinary sighting reported by Fayette Leader.
A Pleasant Valley Baptist Church notes begin with Mrs Ed Boyle newly elected district director the first woman to hold the post in the church. Details outline Sunday services and astringent schedule including prayer meetings and a 3 p m service with plans for April events and a home visit for the convalescent. The article moves through other local items including judge Cooney’s injury from an explosion at court and brief society notices from Cedar Rapids and West Union.
Farmers urged to stock early for better service and faster shipment. Crescent Gas and Falls’ Garage in focus. Mentions Carl Miller, Minnesota trip, and a Bible student’s note. Local notices include land deals, visitors Ray Helns and family, and Hawkeye Oil Company item returns. Also training in Decorah and Waterloo trips, plus subscription postage changes after April 15.
Gunder A Koland born November 1 1868 in Bjol land Sogn Norway died at home in Clermont March 16 1925 at age 56 He came to the U S in 1887 lived in Clayton County and married Ingeborg Hulverson March 6 1903 They resided near Clermont before moving to the town He leaves a wife two daughters two stepchildren and many relatives His death followed a broken femur from a fall while working on the new school building He was a carpenter and active in his church community The obituary lists numerous relatives attendees and notes his faithful character and community service.
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