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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1922

Page

5

Little Eight League forms for Northwestern towns

The Bremer County League is forming the Little Eight with frahobise sholders gin Maynard Clermont Westgate Arlington and Postville electing Sr H Hauth Hawkeye as president and Rilake Clermont as secretary. Opening game set for Sunday June 4 with schedule by Hath and Bob Burkhart. No player salaries allowed. players must be bonafide residents of their town. Next meeting scheduled May 15 at West Union to finalize details. Local church notices cover Sunday school and worship services led by Dr Curran with youth activities at Fred Rothlisbarger home and Harold Strong and La Fonda Shaffer coordinating.

Tigin Maynard Sam Bremer “County Prederickabdure Postville Mheattle Frahobise Sholders Gin Clarmont Westgate Arlington Sr H Hauth Hawkeye Pt Tha-Oganization Rilake Clermont Ithen Hath Anid Bob Burkhart Thouple Iehoms Antereet Ows Dgvemnor Weet Union Fred Rothlisbarger Hilde Klingman Harold Strong la Fonda Shaffer Dr. Curran

Notion Lodge to Convene May Meeting Elsewhere

At the next regular meeting of Bi gin Lodge No. 280 0. 0. F. on Tuesday evening May 8 there will be important business discussed before the lodge all members are urged to attend. The report notes only two es of the 105 are from Elgin and comments on autos reflect local sentiment.

Bigin Lodge No Intercat Avi Elgin

Baptismal Church Sunday Schedule and Death Notice

Baptismal Church announces May 7 services with German service at 7 19 a m Sunday school at 12 dinner in church and 10 o clock standing committee and janitors meeting. Communion at 2 p m followed by important matters. Clermont services in the afternoon. May 10 women’s aid 1 p m at Sister Matthys home. May 11 prayer meeting 3 p m and 9 p m chair rahemrael. The Lord called Hunter Marie Leotacher to eternal home.

Clermont Ladies’ Aid Matthys Ohair Rahemrael Hunter Marie Leotacher

Sudden Raid Seizes 400 Gallons of Grape Wine at Hodson Farm

Sheriff Strickler County attorney Bolger and Marshal McMillan seized over 400 gallons of grape wine from the Hodson farm in Concord township twenty miles northeast of Eldora under a search warrant issued by justice court. Eight barrels and several kegs were found buried on the Hodson property. Hodson had a twelve acre field planted to grapes and had purchased forty gallons of sugar, triggering the warrant.

Strickler Brolerg Marshall McMillan David Hod Concord Township Eldora Justice Court Hodson

Proposals for Erection of Schoolhouse in Pleasant Valley

Proposals for erecting a schoolhouse in sub-District No 8 Pleasant Valley Fayette County will be received until 4 PM on May ATth 1028 at the secretary Melchr Luvchainger's office 118 miles south of Elgin where plans and specifications may be viewed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Pleasant Velley Fayette Elgin Oweat Doar Melchr Luvchainger Secratary

The Value of Experience in Lifelong Vocation

A public lecturer earns Ayelui dyed dollars for a single talk, but it took ten years of mental toil to prepare for that achievement. A surgeon commands high fees after a decade of hospital and clinic work, training, and service abroad, proving effort earns better pay than mediocrity.

Ayelui Aki Prios Dts

Miss Eva Lyndeay’s altered letter and bird house contest

A fragmented notice recalls Mise Eva Lyndeay’s altered letter from Eteta amid a bird house contest led by Miss Anna Toarrabee. The event offered a prize for the best bird house, to be completed before Easter, but the third entry was withdrawn and the prize canceled. Nearby notes mention the Haug death and funeral details in Iowa City.

Anna Toarrabee Larraheedg

One Car For Every Six People In Clayton County

County Treasurer Gus H Wilke reports registrations show 4172 motor vehicles in Clayton County through April 15. Based on the 2020 census population of 25032, this yields one car for every six residents, notably lower than the state average.

Gus H. Wilke Clayton County Towa Volga City News

Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Snelling

The Iowa Division Military Camps Association announces a Citizen Military Training Camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota this August for men aged seventeen to twenty seven. The government covers transportation equipment and subsistence. Recruits receive instruction in military health education and related topics with details via the Des Moines Iowa chamber of commerce contact. Signed by Walker director.

Fort Snelling Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Des Moines Iowa Military Camips Association U.S. A Walker

Queen of Sheba at the Blein Opera House

Queen of Sheba, a new screen sensation, plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings May 10 and 11 at the Blein opera house. The film stars many artists with a wonderful staging and thrilling choral races and climaxes, promising a rare picture for towns of this size.

Christ

Alumni Meeting for Elgin High School Association

Elgin High School alumni announce a meeting Monday evening May 4 at eight o clock at the school house. All members urged to attend to keep the alumni active and show support for the association. Signed B A Baumgartner president.

Thera The Elgin High School B. A. Baumgartner Pram

Notice to renew dogs license 1022 penalties posted

County Auditor C F GHAMBERS warns dog owners to renew licenses before May 10 1922 to avoid a delinquency penalty of 1.16 dollars. The notice urges contact with the county banker or notary public to complete the renewal prior to publication deadlines.

Ghambers

Cornell May Music Festival to feature Bruchs cantata

Ernestina Scherl of Higin is among Cornell Oratorio Society members that join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to perform Bruch The Cross of Fire at the Cornell May Music Festival closing numbers on May 11 12 and 13. M V Kiple contractor for the Fred Reiehart house on Franklin street is excavating the basement in preparation for carpenter work. Fayette county Ministrial Association will meet at Randella next Monday with Rev F C Hillman to lead the program. Samuel Moaby cashier of the Elgin Savings Bank was a business visitor in West Union today.

Ernestina Scherl Higin Cornell Oratorio Society Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bruch Cornell May M. V. Kiple Fred Reiehart Franklin Street Fayette County Ministrial Association

Philathea Close Entertains MB Church Classes

The Philathea and Bible classes of the MB Church hosted a December gathering with a decorated dining room and a varied program. Guests included Sunday school teachers and officers, with Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Grant river in attendance. A two-course banquet preceded a pantomime and songs celebrating womanhood and kindness, praised as a delightful event by all hosts.

Philathea Close MB Church Haiquet Elhia Elaxa Philatheas Bible Philathea Clathes Harry Baldwin Wenntches Washington Grant River Cedar Rapids Plorenes Berg Cisceeenereree Milas Lynits Henderson Miss Baldwin Evans Eeeensie Hellman

Operetta A Success By The High School Gle Club

The operetta Bul Bul presented at the opera house last Friday by the Boys and Girls Glee Club of the High School drew a well filled house. Miss Arende coached the adolescent voices and Otis Rothlisberger provided violin accompaniment. The cast included Bul Bul Caspian and Donny with Harriet Mosby, Pay Klingman, and Cathey Ogate among others. the solo and choral parts received warm applause for promising young talent.

Milas Florense Borg Otis Rothlisberger Miss Arendé Amit Donald Olsen Bul Bol Peeetees Donny

Notice to all debtors of the late Schmid harness shop

All persons indebted to the late 0 iTheo, Schmid are notified that all accounts must be settled at once. Prompt attention is appreciated. Accounts are available at the harness shop under J. O. Schmid.

iTheo Schmid Onc J. O. Schmid

School News Dates to Remember and Week in Review

The May calendar lists Chaos Play and Saccalaureate on May 24, followed by Commencement on June 2. Weather and road conditions affect Friday afternoon activities. no baseball game with Wadonna High on that day. Senior class members are busy with the elaga play and photos of the seniors are taken. Report cards for six weeks were issued, some students have more work to do. We regret Mr Connors absence due to illness and wish him a speedy recovery. Final Seventh and Eighth grade program is set for Friday May 6 at 8 o'clock in the Assembly. End of term notes cover exams, grading, and upcoming field trips. two cases of misconduct mentioned in the Seventh grade. four weeks remain in the school year with June 2 approaching.

Wadona High School Cley Bell Park Ad Miralna Elaga By Elaga Nnvona Priday Conner Carson Mhsetice Clarence Sehneider Tyr Tapp Faventa Mites

Meta High School to graduated largest Ita history class

Meta High School will close the year with a June 2 exercises. The upcoming graduation is notable as possibly the largest Ita class, consisting of sixteen members, eight boys and eight girls, all with strong grades and good work. Students listed include Fred A. Pinney Irvin Etter Hazel M. Friedan Frieda Frieburghaus Otis W. Rothifsbenger Robert E. Bigler Bila Mae Schott Arleta Gehring Whale Mae Vesraus Coct B. Kingman Arthur G. Clinpmaz W. Carroll Kinneman Tia Mark Ta Oleson Myrlin M Feller Aya M. Vearous. Colors are blue and old gold.

Meta High School Ita Claga Fred A. Pinney Irvin Etter Hazel M. Friedan Frieda Frieburghaus Otis W. Rothifsbenger Robert E. Bigler Bila Mae Schott Arleta Gehring Wlale Mae Vesraus Coct B. Kingman Arthur G. Clinpmaz W. Carroll Kinneman Tia Mark Ta Oleson Myrlin M Feller Aya M. Vearous Thamotta

Hert Teachers Election At School Board Meeting

The school board voted on teacher appointments for the coming year. All but three positions were filled including one high school post and two grade positions. three more teachers are expected to be named. Elected: C. F. Evans superintendent, Miss Agnea Crow high school, Miss Margaret Arends high school, Miss Florence Berg high school, Miss Livele B Lyons eighth grade, Miss Lea Baldwin intermediate department.

Thaoge C. F. Evans Agnea Crow Margaret Arends Florence Berg Schoo Livele B. Lyons Lea Baldwin

Study Club Pled Officers For Next Year

Women's Study Club held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. Max Thoma last Tuesday evening. Officers for the coming year are President Mrs. Lana Henderson Vice President Miss Lon Baldwin Secretary Mrs. C. P. Gunderson Treasurer Mrs. Lowise Halarenson. Refreshments were served and a good time was enjoyed.

Women's Study Club Mra Max Thoma Lana Henderson Lon Baldwin C. P. Gunderson Lowise Halarenson

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