Elgin School Plans Big Week of Activities and Plays
Elgin notes describe a week of events: junior senior banquet, senior class play Am I Intruding on May 16, baccalaureate May 18 at the Baptist church, Open House May 22, eighth grade graduation May 22, and senior class picnic plus Class of 1930 graduation May 23 with speaker Mr Livingston from Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Ph. Lauer
Elgin
Livingston
State University of Iowa
Iod
Jane Fahey
Margaret Crider
Lillian Nelson
Albert Schupbach
Lewis Carter
Ethel Mae Thoman
Elaine Zurbriggen
Marlo Lyons
Virtus Yack
Leslie Baker
Kathleen Steele
Clara Baldwin
Erma Redwinkle
Jimmie Loftsgard
Leo Falk
Ronald Hoag
Jessie Lyons
Ardis Groth
Betty Elkema
Gladys Miller
Gene
Peter Rabbit
Leo Falb
Theresa Snyder
Thad
Goat
Birdie
Louise Schori
Ethel Rennison
A. F
A. M
Silverleaf Lodge
O. E
Dan Turner to Stop Here Tomorrow in Elgin
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Turner plans a brief stop in Elgin this Friday between 9 and 10 am. The meeting will be informal with no speech, at the town hall, aimed at local supporters and voters to meet the candidate and discuss issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Turner
Elgin
Turner
Louis Falb Promoted to Chief Accountant in Minneapolis
Louis B Falb has been promoted to chief accountant at a major Minneapolis milling company after four years with the firm. He has recently worked in Great Falls Montana and now returns to Minneapolis. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Falk of La Crosse Wisconsin and many friends celebrate his advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B. Falb
Minneapolis
Great Falls
Montana
Louis
Fred Falk
la Crosse
Wis
Postville Hospital Clinic Held Tuesday Forenoon May 128
Eye ear nose and throat clinic at Postville hospital to be held Tuesday forenoon. Mabel Frieden spent the weekend with Harriet Cochran of Waucoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Mabel Frieden
Harriet Cochran
Waucoma
Tennis Court Opens Beside Elgin Savings Bank
A public tennis court south of the Elgin Savings Bank is finished and open to all. Built by local volunteers after a subscription drive, it is praised as Elgin's best. Rules include no play on wet ground, yield to waiting players after one set, and using official scoring.
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Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin
Elgin Farmers Dairy Expands Cream Cooling Tanks
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company reports about twenty cream cooling tanks installed this year with steady orders. Patrons support the campaign for better cream and cooperation, recognizing profits from selling sweet cream at higher prices. The Elgin creamery pioneered graded cream and premium pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company
Elgin Creamery
Will notice for Curtis L. Chapman probate in Iowa court
State of Iowa Fayette County district court will hear on June 2 1930 an instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Curtis L Chapman late of the county deceased for admission to probate. West Union May 2 1980. Edgar A Traeger Clerk Una Montgomery Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Fayette County
Curtis L. Chapman
District Court
West Union
Laws
Edgar A. Traeger
Una Montgomery
Q E S Group Meeting Notice May Fourteenth
The next regular meeting of Q E S is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 14. Attendees are urged to honor the event with good attendance. A social hour and refreshments will follow the evening’s work. Worthy Matron Ronelia Larson of Elkader visited with Dorothy DeSart during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronelia Larson
Elkader
Dorothy DeSart
Elgin Ball Club Organizes For 1929 Season
The Elgin Cardinal ball club organized last Friday at Citizens State Bank building with boosters and players present. Manager L. F. Klingman and secretary-treasurer W. F. Kohler were named. Signed players include Frank Kiple Arthur Herrling Jimmie Jellings L. L. Kiple Walt Falk Johnnie Johnson Greg Krogel Abie Loritzen Chas Gruver Richard Gehring Cliff Kiple Joe Beckner Cliff Christ Reuben Schupbach Geo. Pollitt Homer Rubens H Aeschliman Leo Grether Eddie Kingman and manager J. F. Klingman. Booster day is set for the 26th, with league opening June 1 and two practice games planned before booster day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cardinal
Citizens State Bank
Elgin
L. F. Klingman
W. F. Kohler
Frank Kiple
Arthur Herrling
Jimmie Jellings
L. L. Kiple
Walt Falk
Johnnie Johnson
Greg Krogel
Abie Loritzen
Chas Gruver
Richard Gehring
Cliff Kiple
Joe Beckner
Cliff Christ
Reuben Schupbach
Geo. Pollitt
Homer Rubens
H. Aeschliman
Leo Grether
Eddie Kingman
Churches Train Leaders In Cooperative Program
Eighteen churches from seven denominations joined a county committee to run leadership training for church school teachers and administrators. Two weeklong schools in West Union and Oelwein offered twelve sessions each, led by International Council of Religious Education accredited teachers. Ninety six enrolled, sixty nine earned twelve credits toward a diploma. eighteen churches represented.
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West Union
Oelwein
International Gouncil of Religious Education
Illyria Farm Bureau May Meeting Program
The Illyria Farm Bureau sets its regular monthly meeting for Thursday evening May 8 in Wadena. The program includes Wadena School Band and Boys Glee Club performances, Arlette Baker debate on primaries, Revitation by Amelia Fay Moore, and a Movies and Round Table by Lodwick. Follow-up lampshade meetings were held at several homes. next Tiluvia Pleasant Valley training on May 16 at Mrs. Harry Wenber’s Elgin home. New hats arrive for weekend styles with a spring sale at Elgin and Clermont Millinery Stores. Georgianna Falb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Falb, was quite ill last week.
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Farm Bureau
Wadena
Boys’ Glee Club
Arlette Baker
Amelia Fay Moore
Round Table
Lodwick
W. F. Moore
Milo Oldfather
Walter Roys
D. B. Jellings
J. H. Wilson
J. M. Wilson
Alfred Johnson
Marie Gehring
Harold Strong
Bernice Ernst
Latter
Tiluvia
Pleasant Valley
Harry Wen- Ber
Elgin
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Fayette
Hawkeye Band
M. S. Winder
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Farm Bureau
Klock's Island
Oelwein
West Union
Central States Employee Awarded Medal at Banquet
J. R. Peyton of Central States Power & Light was presented a Samuel Insull gold medal at a West Union banquet after saving a fellow worker from a live wire incident on September 25, 1929. The award honors rare courage as the company promotes safety through training and public ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Peyton
Central States Power & Light Corporation
Samuel Insul
West Hotel
West Union
Mr. Peyton
Sumner
Peyton
United States
Central States
Elgin Iowa May 5 1980 council session minutes and actions
Elgin Iowa town council met in regular session with all members present. Minutes of prior meetings approved. Bills audited and allowed by unanimous vote including utilities pumps labor and supplies. Mayor appointed Fred Gehring street commissioner and Max Hunsberger marshal for two years with marshal salary set at 60 dollars annually.
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Elgin
Iowa
G. H. Kiple
Chandler Pump Co
Matt.arrott & Sons Co
T. W. Dean
Worthington Pump & Mc
Nancy Gehring
Plon
Fred Gehring
Chas. Holzer
Mason
Max Hunsberger
Marshall
Dangerous Paradise at Elgin Opera House Starring Nancy Carroll
Nancy Carroll's first starring picture Dangerous Paradise comes to the Elgin Opera House for May 10 and 11. Set on a South Sea island, the tale follows intense love and adventure as Carroll, pursued by three villains, flies to the man she loves who must protect her. leading man Richard Arlen and Warner Oland in a significant role. Also notes Frank Kiple turning down a job with Red Learn's salaried ball club as he stays home with the Elgin team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Carroll
Elgin Opera House
South Sea Island
Richard Arlen
Warner Oland
Frank Kiple
Red” Learn
Minnesota
Frank
Elgin
Court News Highlights Local Meetings And May Events
Court notices list ongoing group meetings including IL C. O. F. A. F. and A. M. schedules. May events feature junior and senior banquets, class plays, baccalaureate services, final exams, and commencements. Farm Bureau plans a Fayette picnic for May 27 or 28 with Hawkeye band music and a potential principal speaker.
Township officer candidate filing urged by county chair
A Republican committee member reports a county chairman urging candidates for all township offices. Filing ends May 12. forms available at the Echo office. Any eligible voter may run if they wish. time is short.
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Kh. P. Strauch
J. A. Erickson
Echo
Central States names promotions in office staff changes
Frank Coleman resumes the outside financial officer role at Central States Power Co while George A. Cowles is promoted to chief clerk, succeeding Fred Hoyt who moved to Dubuque. Cedar Falls residents Union, Orville Bunting and Herbert Hayman visited Mrs Emma Bunting, Union’s mother, for the weekend.
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Central States Power Co
Frank Coleman
Geo. A. Cowles
Mr. Coleman
Fred Hoyt
Dubuque
Mr. Cowles
Orville Bunting
Herbert Hayman
Cedar Falls
Emma Bunting
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Louis Falb
Postville Hospital Clinic
Will
Elgin Ball Club
Illyria Farm Bureau
Clermont
Georgianna Falb
George Falb
Council Proceedings
Court News
Kenneth Dawes
H. E. Taylor
Dowes
BE. R. O'Brien
Taylor
Robertson
Herbert, Sturm
Dale Monnahan
Ole House
Harley Blockhus
Arthur Blockhus
Bernard L. Mihm
St. Lucas
Marie M. Manderfield
M. Melvin Hansel
Manchester
Marian Gearhart
la Clare Coleman
Waterloo
Gladys M. Wagner
Henry J. Williams
Dumont
Lucille Opal Manifold
Aredale
Glen Harris
Helen Bathke
Ada Butts
Asa Butts
McGregor
Butts
Ada King
Will Martin
J. J. Snyder
Russell Stanley DuBois
Elizabeth Mac DuBois
DuBois
Mabel Hammes
John Hammes
J. H. Cline
Varlan Township
Maynard Freemont Township
Oran Township - Hoo
Til Center Township
Westgate
Dotman
Randalia
Windsor Township
Bethel Township
Westfield Township
Smithfield
Scott
Clermont Township
Tower Township
Oal Putnam
Wadens
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