Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

7

Obituary for Mrs Nels Anderson of Osage

Mrs Nels Anderson died at home in Osage on Wednesday evening April 29 after a paralytic stroke on April 26. A Norwegian immigrant who settled near Clermont after arriving at age 18, she was widowed after her husband’s death on May 20 1928. Survived by nine children and numerous Clermont and Osage relatives attended the funeral.

Nels Anderson Osage Norway Clermont Albert Lowry Minn Martha Turnmeier Grand Meadow Roy Tatro Elmer, Larson Oscar Larson Lars Larson Albert Halverson Fred Maurer John Nelson Arthur Nelson Elmer Foreat Ernest Larson Rev. G. Gumaten

Marquette Road Closed for Paving Work

The Marquette-McGregor road was closed to traffic as workers began laying a mile plus of concrete. The 7 to 10 day project aims to reopen before June 1 if weather stays favorable. Traffic on No. 18 is detoured via the schoolhouse over Bloody Run to Giard.

Marquette-McGregor Giard North Town Times

Mrs Jorgeson Reappointed Publicity Director and Editor

At a recent federation convention Mrs Jorgeson was re elected to serve as publicity director and editor publisher of the federation magazine Musical Notes The Clermont school teachers enjoyed a picnic at McGregor Monday evening Dr R V Brandt attends a dental convention in Des Moines Mrs Gust Olson and Mrs Clarence Olson entertained guests at dinner Sunday hosting multiple couples and families including the Ostlie Aanes Lien Kittleson Opperud and Olson families

Fed‘ebodbon Mosle Oh Federation Magasine Clermont McGregor Gust Olson Clarence’ ‘Olson Gilbert Ostlie Ole Aanes Knut Kittleson Even Lien Clifford Kittleson Arthur Olson John Opperud Louie Olson

Meeting of Clermont Junior MacDowell Club Opens Year

The Clermont Junior MacDowell Club held its first meeting of the year at sponsor Mrs. G. E. Jorgenson's home. Lavanda Carr won the senior division prize, Clarice Dugstad won the junior division prize, with Anna Lolita Blake and Irene Erickson plus William Crowe placing in second. Carr, club president, reported on the Cedar Rapids biennial Iowa Federation of Music Clubs convention and noted her own state vocal contest second place.

Clermont Junior MacDowell G. E. Jorgenson Lavanda Carr Clarice Dugstad Anna Lolita Blake Irene Erickson William Crowe Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Cedar Rapids Lavanda

Clayton County Treasurer Receives Road Bond Interest

County Treasurer J F Maley of Clayton County received a check for 88271 from Auditor J W Long to meet primary road bond interest due May 1. The payment is part of 5045815 allocated to most counties for primary road bond interest and redemptions. The entire sum will pay interest due as no bonds are mature in Clayton County.

J. F. Maley Clayton County J. W. Long Clayton Go Register

Strange Bird Captured Returned To Museum in Fayette-Hawkeyt

On Sunday April 26 Charles Hoyt captured the world’s strangest bird, a penguin, described as rarely seen in its homeland. Hoyt sent the bird to the museum at Fayette-Hawkeyt Beacon for public viewing.

Charles Hoyt Penguin Merl Hoyt Museua Fayette Hawkeyt

Gala Day plans and church roof fund drive report

The Union Sunday school bake sale last Saturday raised 19.25 to help pay for a new church roof. The Commercial Club held a Monday meeting seeking better attendance and appointed committees to plan a Gala Day in Clermont and to discuss road improvements with county supervisors.

Union Sunday School Clermont

Clermont Community Notes Include Illnesses and Local Visits

Hartley visitor Harry Gorotwohl stays with Lucian Appeleman. Albert Pringle from Segalia and Pearl Peterson illness details appear. Three year old injures left arm. Anna Ruckdaschel works for Ernesta Pringle. Arthur Nelsons return from Osage for mother’s illness. Infant Elmer Foreat dies. funeral led by Rev. Gumaten. John Crowe hosts dinner for Amor Lauer visiting from Sublette Ill, with several families present.

Local Socials and Notices From High Land to Clermont

Weekend visits and gatherings fill area homes as families from Highland and West Union host relatives. A birth announced, cabbage and tomato plant sales note ready now, while Mrs. Walter Vinton recovers from surgery at Postville hospital with Dr. Bye performing the operation.

Otto Vasby Clermont Walter Vinton Postville Hospital Bye Iowa City

Post nuptial shower honoring Mrs Schantz at Peters home

Last Wednesday evening a shower was held at the W A Peters home for their daughter Mrs Frank Schantz. Sponsored by Mrs Louise Miller Mrs Hulda Schutte and Mrs Mary Gruver. A long list of attendees sent best wishes and gifts. Also a Monday evening shower by the Professional and Business Women's Club at Mrs Louise Millers home. Mrs Schantz received many beautiful gifts at both events.

W. A. Peters Frank Schantz Louise Miller Hulda Schutte Mary Gruver Mra. A. T. Anderson Marian Albert Lubke Mary Grover Kathryn Arno Lindroth Clifton Pringle Len Simek Metta Buser Clas Miller Emen Bilden Leonard Lofstuen W. R. Blake N. H. Nelson Elizabeth Sullivan F. W. Bigler Alta Larson Genera ‘Wells Mae Crowe Professional Business Women’s Club Tschantz

Clermont Study Club Elects New Officers At Meeting

The Clermont Study Club held a Saturday gathering at Mrs. E. L. Crowe’s home and donated funds to buy books for Clermont Library. Officers elected were Mrs. H. A. Labke president Mrs. E. J. Kaltenbach vice president Mrs. E. H. Appelman secretary and Helen Phelps treasurer. Refreshments followed.

Clermont Study Club E. L. Crowe Clermont Library H. A. Labke E. J. Kaltenbach E. H. Appelman Helen Phelps

Will Notice in Fayette County Iowa 1931 Nelson will hearing

State of Iowa Fayette County District Court notices the last will of Andrew D Nelson deceased set for hearing on May 25 1931 Edgar A Traeger Clerk Una Montgomery deputy.

State of Iowa Fayette County Andrew D. Nelson Said County District Court Edgar A. Traeger Una Montgomery

Clermont Did Not Play Arlington Sunday

A correction clarifies that Clermont was not scheduled to face Arlington on Sunday May 10. The note traces a previous misunderstanding by the writer and confirms no game occurred. Local visits and moves are mentioned, including Josephine Bilden at De bcorah, and Parker Gress returning to office duties with Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Co.

Simek Clermont Arlington Willis Gress Parker Gress Cedar Falls Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Co Parker

Farmer's wish backfires as cow struck by lightning

A South African farmer near Bothaville faced crop damage as his cow escaped into the garden. In anger he wished the animal would die, and that afternoon during a thunderstorm the cow was struck by lightning. The farmer loses milk and must rear a calf.

Bothaville South Africa

Sharing Joy Through Communication in Heaven

A reflective line extols companionship as essential to fully appreciating the universe. The speaker argues that even in paradise, true pleasure requires a partner with whom to share and express one’s deepest thoughts and affection. The fragment hints at longing for connection as a universal human motive.

Heaven Dore Cleero

Dover Mills News Busy Weekend Visits Across Town

Elizabeth Rounds and parents visited the area with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rounds. The Middlestats and family visited at the Wm. Middlestat home. Riverside school No. 2 pupils enjoyed a picnic at the West Union fairgrounds. The Rowlands called on the H. K. Johnsons, and Learns visited J. C. Matthews. Rose Guyer stayed with Victor Guyer, Ole Kerkestue visited her daughter Mrs. Ira Rose, and E. O. Wagnar and H. K. Johnsons’ families called on Chas. Learn. Mrs. Earl Becker visited Cedar Rapids relatives.

Elizabeth Rounds Frank Rounds Grant Middlestat Victor Guyer Ole Kerkestue Ira Rose E. O. Wagnar Chas H. K. Johnson Ed Johnson Earl Becker Cedar Rapids

Clermont Enterprise mailing statement

The Clermont Enterprise indicates it is entered in the post office at Clermont in Fayette County Iowa as second class matter, confirming its mail designation and distribution status.

Clermont Enterprise Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Emerald Oil antiseptic for eczema and skin ailments

Emerald Oil offers a strong antiseptic claim to stop eczema and skin problems. It is advertised as a money back remedy from druggists if it fails and priced at 86 cents for a generous bottle. The text also promotes uses for varicose ulcers itching skin pimples acne psoriasis and athlete's foot with complete directions included.

Moone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marquette Road Jorgeson R. V. Brandt Des Moines Macdowell Club Strange Bird Olson Walter Follett Harry Gorotwohl Hartley Lucian Appele Man Albert Pringle Segalia, MD Pearl Peterzon Ella and Cora Bergland Otto Anfinson Anna Ruckdaschel Elgin Ernesta Pringle Mary Udson John Crowe Amor Lauer Sublette Ill Mra Jack Dwyer D. Dwyer J. B. Boyle Oelwein Will Crowe Mae Mrs. Hans Hanson Highland Groth Mrs Hans Larson West Union Carl Johnson Eugene Kenneth Fou Ern Pfister Louie Anderson Frank Frisbie Dena Dummermuth Nels Everson Mrs. Roy Kimball George Bergland Leroy, Minn Elizabeth Helgerson Waukon Anna Gunderson Martin Anderson Andrew Anderson Adolph Frederick and Alice Canoe Ben Glesne Hans Knudtson Gua Gunderson Alphie Thorson Andrew Thorson Alfred Gunaten E. G. Guyer Rose Oline Erickson George Larson Bily Bros Decorah T. N. Loftegard Millard Nelson Optometrist O. W. Heigerman Jowa Will Josephine Bilden Alfred Vikesland Debcorah Mrs. Joseph Olson E. O. Lien Tad Peterson Raymond Paulson Minnesota John Peterson Minneapolis Dover Mills News Anderson & Tatro General Cleemont Tewa Brandt Xray Farmers Savings Bok DR. I. C. Jerdee Clermont State Bank Clermont, Towa L. L. Carr Farmers Savings Bank Clermont, Iowa Calis Freiburghaus & Co G. H. Hackman Calla
Search Courier

Search the Elgin Echo Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Elgin Echo?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication