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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
5
Regular session notes approve minutes and list claims audited by council. Appointments made for park commissioners. water tank repair contract granted with liability waiver. April financials show milk production and creamery checks. regional rail and barge updates, road tax distribution, and upcoming church events and Mothers Day services announced.
A May meeting of the Wool Growers panel will address the marketing of this year's wool. The agenda includes election of officers, committee appointments, and other business related to marketing efforts.
A travel notice announces Destfoot the Indian Medicine Man from Jews City will visit Oelwein from May 20 to May 2 at 6. Con liaison with Mrs Foley of West Union and Mr Gebring is mentioned. The report notes locals Foley and others visiting and traveling to Charles Gehring’s home for cases.
Pavwd Irvine of Aandalia announced his candidacy for Fayette County sheriff on the Republican ticket. He is a longtime stock buyer and former Randalls resident, respected and capable. Sheriff Wright has held the office for twelve years.
The Pleasant Valley 4H Girl's Club met Saturday May 1 at Maris and Margaret Erhardt's home. They elected a social committee of Kathryn Kruger Gertrude Hackman and Ruth Mosby. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for May 80 at Mirabath Jacob's home, Publicity Chairman.
Notice announces a one night only reduction for school children ages 12 and up at the Opera House. Limited to Monday night showing. audience urged to seize the chance or miss the film, a rare opportunity to see this picture locally again.
Balloon Tire Equipment announces new balloon equipment for tire repair on any size tire and truck tires. Services include radiator repair and car wash, with a new grease rack and drop-off for autos. References to local residents indicate a social gathering with Mr Georts Warnake and others.
A recent gymnasium exhibit at the high school last Tuesday drew broad appreciation. The event showcased evolving physical training replacing old gymnastic drills and drink work, with Miss Georgia Man Schori leading the demonstration for public schools.
The upper grade boys ran the relay, high school girls performed mimetic exercises, and the combined upper and lower grade boys built a pyramap. All participants did their parts nobly and a good crowd gathered to watch.
The fourth lesson of the Home Mi course will be given next week by Jennie Gannon, specialist, to Fayette county ladies. Eighteen of the twenty townships will be represented at these schools. A summary of follow up meetings on home accounts and fairs shows 48 meetings with 802 in attendance and 357 different people adopting suggestions into practice.
On next Thursday May 13 Rebekahs hold a class of ten candidates to pass through the mysteries of the seer. Picnic in the lodge will be served. Large crowd expected and the secretary notes the event will begin sharply at eight o clock.
Secretary Samual Mosby reports six teachers have signed contracts for the next school year. Names include Meyarn Milas Crows, Mises Van Horn high school, Miss Lyons seventh and eighth, Brades Mise Yorker fifth and fourth, Miseard and second. Also notes visits from Walter Falk’s friends and health updates from Decorah hospital. Local social updates follow with travel and family visits, plus hospital clinic and Mother's Day notices.
At the Fayette county farm bureau executive meeting held Saturday May 1, Roland E Ferguson was selected as half time club agent to start around May 16. He is the brother of Fred Ferguson, former secretary of the state dairy association who was fired by some dairy group. Members and dairymen of Fayette favor the hire, noting the two counties share the benefits.
One of the county’s largest township farm bureau gatherings was held in Clermont last Wednesday night with an estimated attendance of 850 to 400. The opera house seating was full and many stood. The program featured local talent including moving pictures music community singing readings solos and talks. A basket lunch followed and attendees expressed enthusiasm over the meeting and the apparent awakening of the Clermont township farm bureau.
Charles Holzer, operated on at Bigin hospital a week ago Monday, regained consciousness late last week. He had been unconscious and moved to the Ern Holzer home two weeks earlier. He had suffered pneumonia for over three weeks but is now considered out of danger and hopes to sit up briefly by week’s end.
Twenty four members of the local order of Eastern Stars visited West Union Tuesday and were guests of Judge Mrs Ralph Humphry who was received into the order formerly Miss Lola Cook. After meetings the West Union lodge held cards and dancing with refreshments served.
The school reports widespread student hardship and dropout risks due to absent or irregular work. Teachers note student effort and family sacrifices, with reminders to give both boys and girls an education. Highlights include spelling awards, spring events, a May Day luncheon, and a visit by Mrs. Hanson to donate art histories.
Public notice urges property owners and tenants in the Incorporated Town of Figin to thoroughly clean parcels by removing ash heaps and all rubbish. Alleys, yards, vacant lots, and around buildings must be cleared. Dumping near the Ola river bank is restricted to non decaying waste. refuse must be dumped over the bank, not along the rear or street. Dated April 38, 1926, Mayor Fred Moehle and officials plan a week at a Wentell farm for repairs and tree planting this spring.
Booster Day was held Sunday afternoon to benefit the shale Teagt and Pach beam. Four games started promptly at noon with teams such as Clermont and Valen City competing. admission was 96 cents, proceeds go to the home team. Umpires Beaker Bas Bigin and Pawten of Clermont kept play moving for a smooth afternoon.
EK Church notes May 8 Sunday worship features a reading The Message of Mother's Flower. Morning service includes a flower wear request and a 11 o'clock Sunday school with Abram and the Hits. Evening service at 7 will include a song and slides on Enlightened Women of Many Lands. Next Sunday marks major anniversaries. a welcome is extended by Ernest J. Starr.
Harry Kelser is expected home from Rush Medical College on June ith and will visit his mother until the 24th before leaving for Camp Martin Johnson near Ludington Michigan. He will serve as camp doctor from September 3. Camp Johnson covers 110 acres along Bla Basa Lake and was donated to the YMCA by John Bon. The camp operates a 60 boy recreation facility with biweekly arrivals. The doctor will oversee health and fitness of the campers.
Sixteen graduates expected to receive diplomas this Friday at High High School. The class features severn boys and nine girls including Marshall K. Helms Delbert J. Chapman Leo B. Rothlisberger Fred E. Grimm Erwin A. Miller Marl L. Rothlisberger Henben R. Reusser Connstance Hutchinson Anna M. Hesntron Oerst rude J. Grether Leona M. Olson Bessie F. Blockhas Dorothy Mae Hermen Frances F. Pinney Beselo Baldwin Dorothy A. Etter.
A peculiar chick hatched among thousands at Copper Hatchery this week showing a four legged anomaly. The front two legs are normal while the extra pair is pale, crowned, and dwarfed. The chick otherwise appears healthy and is expected to grow normally.
The notice warns that all dogs not registered prior to May 20 must be advertised and advertising costs charged to the owner. Get your dog license now and avoid penalties. Also notes complaints about stray dogs and urges keeping them on premises. Officials urge displaying the license at homes and business premises.
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