Schoolhouse Expansion Debate in Elgin Opposes Tax Hikes
Mary Patterson reports on community arguments for upgrading Elgin High School facilities. Advocates cite tuition revenue and improved rooms, while warning of higher taxes without space for growing enrollment. Details cover cramped primary classrooms, lack of play space, and need for gym and auditorium to enhance athletics and teacher preparation.
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Tha Omz
Gallpmen
Bilgin School
besMes
Tehoo
Prainib
Sammer
Easter Program At Church School Seeks Attendance
The church school hosts an Easter program with audience invitations and a roster of acts. Participants include recitations by Kester and Winnie, solos like Praise Him, a Loyal Workers Quartet, and a duet by Frank Capper and Mrs Frere.
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Ilaings
Sreesheesere Kinga
Kester
Winnifred
Philathen
Frank Capper
Mi Frere Will
Fayette County Court House bids opened by board of supervisors
The Fayette County board opened bids Wednesday for the county court house. Eleven bidders competed on the general construction with totals from 245,984 to 288,000 dollars. Exterior work bids ranged 144,867 to 180,000 dollars. Heating plumbing bids varied 27,782 to 33,770 dollars with nine bidders. Electric lighting bids ranged 4,638.50 to 9,464 dollars.
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Board “of Supervisors
Fayette County
Court House
Explosion Injures Two At Paulson Garage
Heavily damaged by a blow torch, two Paulson Garage employees in Clermont, Raymond Paulson and Clarence Mecklenberg, were severely burned after an empty gasoline drum exploded as they tried to loosen a faucet. The blast sent the faucet through the roof, underscoring the danger of empty barrels. Both men escaped with injuries.
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Raymond Paulson
Clarence Mecklenberg
Paulson
Clermont
Tos
School District Bonds Aimed at New Addition and Repairs
Community Club panel finds no indebtedness and backs bond to fund a new wing, repairs, and safety upgrades. Estimates show minimal tax rise under tuition revenue from added students, while old building hazards threaten health. Fire damaged plant to be rebuilt with brick, two weeks to resume operations.
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State Department of Education
Sleo
Creim
Elety
Death of J N Conner in local area
Citizens mourn the death of J N Conner, a long time resident, who died at his home between here and Clermont at 1 o'clock after a period of illness. He was about seventy, leaving a large family. The wife and children have sympathy from many friends. Funeral plans pending, with services expected Saturday afternoon if out of town children can attend. obituary to follow next week.
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J. N. Conner
Here
Clermont
Conner
Fire ward signals issued with printed cards
The fire department has plotted signals for each ward in Are Warde. Cards detailing fire calls have been printed and will be distributed. Ward 1 covers Clermont street to the Mill with a Fire Call and a Jane whistle. Ward 2 Clermont street to depot with a Fire Call followed by one Jane whistle. Ward 4 Depot to west end uses Fire all followed by two long whistles and Fire Mesting with one long one short and one long.
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Are Warde
Clermont Street
Depot
West End
Fire Alarm Ends Blaze at Hans Grether House
Sparks from a chimney ignited the Hans Grether house roof on the south slope. Firefighters arrived quickly, used hand chemicals to control the fire, and the roof sustained only limited damage. Town fire brigade praised for prompt response in now quiet scene.
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Hans Grether
Prompt action saves Grether property heartfelt thanks
The Grether Family thanks neighbors and friends for prompt action and efficient help that saved their property Wednesday. They express gratitude to the Lana fire boys and local supporters, noting appreciation for their community's aid.
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Lana Fire Boys
Grether
Easter Program At Bapiial Church Postponed Baptism
After Sundays services on April 1, the church plans a noon dinner at 12 30 and midday meetings for Juniors and Standing Committee. At 2 PM English service with Communion, German service follows. Ladies’ Aid meets April 3 at Sister Arnold Bauman’s home. April 4 meetings at 2 PM. Prayer meeting on April 6 at 9 PM with chair rehearsal. Baptism delayed to Sunday April 28 due to poor roads to allow full attendance.
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Bapiial
Ladies’ Aid Society
Arnold Bauman
Sixty Years A Nurse Ties Long Service to Colmar
Mrs. Jennie Harrington, aged 74, began nursing at 14 after her mother was injured by a nail. Her father served in the union army and died in an army hospital. She saved her mother, later moved to Elgin, married, and continued nursing, later joining Battle Creek sanatorium methods. July 98 marked sixty years of service.
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Tie Iaw
Colmar
Mason City
Jennie Harrington
Btkader
Elgin
Harrington
School notes from Third and Fourth grades on Japan scene
A school report details cleanliness, conduct, and banners in the Third and Fourth grades. It mentions visits by Mrs Hana Brother and Mrs W Trude, Illiteracy counts in Towa and Fayette counties, Marie Halsted resuming Eighth grade work, and essays for the Judge Wade Contest slated for judging.
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Japan
Hana Brother
W. Trude
West Union
Nohoo
Ednah Welber
Wade
Operetta to Be Staged by Primary Pupils at the Opera House
Attendance at the High School returns to normal after illnesses of Janitor Mr. Conner and Mrs. Conner. Private band lessons are filling with Mr. McCall teaching. The operetta Midsummer Five, by First and Second Primary, is set for Friday night March 30 under Tables' Aid Society auspices. Instructors Miss Dugan and Miss Grether led preparations, and prizes from Mr. Hughes honored three top high school essays on Does the Flying School Need More Room and Better Sanitaryment.
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Elgin
Tervons
McCall
Opera House
Tables
Roviety
Miss Dugan
Grether
Hughes
M. E. Church Notes Next Sunday Attendances
The M E Church urges strong turnout at all services next Sunday. A special morning offering is planned, with programs during Sunday school, Epworth League activities, and an evening service. The Sunday school will also hold an ex offering for Cedar Rapids Hospital.
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Cedar Rapids
Tharcoal for the Flock Tt
Charcoal and cleanliness with a good brooder prevent trouble for hatchlings. Keep chicks as soon as hatched to promote healthy growth. Practical tips emphasize rapid care after hatch and reliable wardware guidance.
Study Club Meet at Elgin Ladies Stay Club
The Elgin Ladies Stay Club met with Miss Lyons on Tuesday evening. The program included Music Roll Call Irish Wit Civics led by Mrs. Hla Schuri Miss Lyons and Mrs. Skarzhoug Critics Report by Mrs. Efulstenson.
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Elgin
Notice The Belgium Canning Co Ready To Contract
The Belgium Canning Co offers to contract for sweet corn at nine dollars per ton. The notice states willingness to arrange purchase terms and payment details.
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Blgln Canning Co
Cmarresce
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