Farmers shoot large buzzard on Jefferson township farm
The Haugen brothers on a Jefferson township farm killed a 7 12 foot buzzard after a wing was shot, ending a stubborn fight. The incident is one of several Iowa briefs noting local events, from trains ending service to bridge surveys and river clamming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugen Brothers
Jefferson Township
Hagen Brothers
Guttenberg Press
Henry Miller
Powers That Be
Milwaukee
Postville Herald
John K. Griebel
Decorah Journal
J. F Windman & Sons Co
McGregor
Yellow River
Lansing Hatchery
Werk Shafer
Allamakee County
On River
Piano Recital at School by Miss Van Horn Pupils
The music pupils of Miss Marian Van Horn presented a piano recital in the high school gym last night. Seven students performed, each with a prepared piece, showcasing thorough instruction and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian van Horn
Miss van Horn
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Valsette
Eileen Evans
William ‘Weibel
Erma Grather
Erma Grether
Fayette County Club Picnic at Clermont
Mrs. King R. Palmer county secretary of women's clubs invites all clubs to a county wide picnic in Clermont on May 19. The lunch is to be served in the Domestic Science room at 12 30 with the program in the auditorium of the grade school building. Attendees should bring their own dishes sandwiches and one covered dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’ R. Palmer
Women’s Clubs
Clermont
First Lot Of Early Broilers Sold At 3 Months Old
On Tuesday of last week Cleve id 240 sold early broilers to Fred at 81 cents per pound. The chickens hatched February first and reached three months before sale. The check totaled 111.60 or about 47 cents per bird. This appears to be the first lot marketed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve
Fred
Mother's Day Services And Church Schedule
Baptist Church notes list May 13 services including Mother's Day morning and 11 o clock Sunday school program, 7:30 p m B Y P U prayer meeting, 9 p m English service, May 16 8 p m Brainard meeting, May 17 8 p m prayer meeting, Ascension Day, 9 p m junior choir rehearsal, May 24 guest Rev J J Wiens returning from Siberia, pastor Ph Lauer invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Burlington
M. Zurbriggen
Oakdale
J. J. Wiens
Siberia
Ph. Lauer
Will Notice of Probate For Minnie Wille Last Will
In Fayette County Iowa a notice announces a hearing on June 4 1928 in District Court to admit the instrument alleged as the last will and testament of Minnie Wille deceased to probate. Dated May 7 1928 at West Union Clerk Edgar A Traeger Deputy G Neff. Spring cleaning notices describe Elgin area improvements and local visits. City Drug Store Elgin Iowa advertises bulk dip for one dollar per gallon.
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Decorah
Shorty” Davis
John Melory
Volga City
Elkader
Clayton Co. Register
Sabula Bridge
Bellevue
Sabula Gazette
Harrison Construction Company
Winneshiek County
Ossian Bee
State of
Iowa
Fayette County
Naticca
Minnie Wille
District Court
West Union
Edgar A. Traeger
G. Neff
Elgin
P. Opperud
Henry Hanson
Downsville
Wis
Theo
Olson
City Drug Store
Inwa
Senior Day at Fayette Opens May Fest and BasebalI
Northeast Iowa High Schools plan a Senior Day at Fayette on Monday May 14 inviting seniors from nearby schools to join opening home baseball, May Fete Queen crowning and sport events from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Activities include an academic procession, ground breaking for New Science Hall, a noon class picnic, a 1:30 p.m. base ball game, track and spring football, May Fete performances, and the Upper Iowa Fireplace.
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Iowa
Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Blackman
Peterson
Lyons
Register
L. T.C
Cedar Falls
Dean Dickman
Upper Iowa
Barney Google
Sparkplug
Sunshine
Pines
Elgin Independent School District Improves On Indebtedness
The Elgin Independent School District reports a net saving of about 2500 dollars for the current year. A recent audit showed 2000 dollars less debt than the same date last year and the tax levy reduced by 500 dollars, reducing warrants this year.
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Elgin
Sheriff Captures Booze Car After Night Pursuit
Sheriff Robertson, returning from Marimgo with a prisoner near Oelwein, trailed a car carrying two men then a third. The trio sped through town, crashed into a brick building after a high speed chase, and the sheriff seized the Chandler coupe loaded with 50 gallons of liquor before transporting it to West Union.
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Oelwein
West Union
Illyria Pioneer Sarah B. Johnson Dies at 85
Mrs. Sarah B. Johnson died last Thursday May 3 near Wadena at age eighty five three months and one day. She leaves four children John Elgin Albert Ole and Hattie Killerlain. Funeral was held Sunday at her Illyria home then at Illyria church with Rev. G Gunston of Clermont officiating. Burial followed at Illyria cemetery. An obituary was delayed and to be published later.
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Sarah B. Johnson
Ole F. Johnson
Wadena
John
Elgin
Albert
Ole
Hattie Killerlain
Johnson
Illyria
Clermont
Roof Fire at Elias Benson Home
A roof fire at the Elias Benson residence was reported around 10:30 yesterday morning. Firefighters battled a blaze covering a sizable area before using chemicals to extinguish it. no wind aided spread, and the origin remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Elias Benson
Mr. Benson
Mother's Day Services Highlight Church Notes
M E Church plans Mother's Day services at St Pauls and Illyria. St Pauls at 10 a.m. will emphasize the day with Sunday school at 11. Illyria will hold morning services with a special evening program featuring Epworth League numbers and Mother's Day slides. Also mentions Horse Power horse feed by Quaker Oats and local ads from Weibel Mill Company. Mrs L E Benedict visits Cedar Rapids.
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Quaker
Victor
Weibel Mill Company
St. Paul’s
Illyria
St. Paul’s M. E
Epworth League
Quaker Oats Company
L. E. Benedict
Cedar Rapids
August Benson
Benedict
May school events outline and schedules
The Elgin school calendar lists activities through June including Mother Daughter banquets, baseball games with Fayette Postville Clermont, senior day and commencement with Prof Dale D Welsh address. Also notes Girl Scouts event, Ladies Aid support, and upcoming elementary program in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Church
Elgin
Fayette
U. U
Postville
Clermont
St. Paul's M. E
Ph. Lauer
Dale D. Welsh
University of Dubuque
Elgin High
Fayette High
Schortfield
Girl Scouts
M. E
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grammar Room
Lillian Kroger
Elgin High School to Graduate Thirteen Students
The Elgin High School will graduate thirteen seniors this year six boys and seven girls. Superintendent Carter has not announced all dates for activities but details will be printed in these columns. Class members include Joseph Becker pres Georgia Meyer vice pres Esther Durscher sec treas Marie Schneider Gertrude Hackman Dorothy DeSart Leone Kerr Ronella Larson Otto Olson Clarence Winkler Thomas Shaffer William Bailey Floyd Knudtson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Supt
Carter
Joseph Becker
Georgia Meyer
Esther Durscher
Sec-Treas
Marie Schneider
Gertrude Hackman
Dorothy DeSart
Leone Kerr
Ronella Larson
Otto Olson
Clarence Winkler
Thomas Shaffer
William Bailey
Floyd Knudtson
Glanders in Winneshiek County Report
The weekly report of the Eastern Town Veterinary association notes glanders prevalent among horses in Winneshiek county near Decorah. State inspectors have killed vine head in the county. Nearby diseases cited include hog cholera at Fairbank and hemorrhagic septicemia of cattle at Ossian.
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Eastern Town Veterinary Association
Winneshiek
Decorah
Fairbank
Ossian
Entertain Players by M E Ladies Aid Society
Members of the third division of the M E Ladies Aid Society entertained the cast and coach of The Ghost Bird at a dinner last Wednesday evening at Mrs. Max Thoma's home. The group had worked hard to make the play a success and the dinner honored their efforts. After dinner the evening continued with social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Max Thoma
Closing Out Sale at Inez M. Cook’s Hat Shop Elgin
In Elgin, Inez M. Cook announces a closing out sale to clear stock before shutting the hat shop. The ad invites customers to name their own price on hats and notes the business will close soon. The entry mentions local fire safety work at the Odd Fellows hall with a fire escape installer and a window cut to floor level for quick exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez M. Cook
Elgin
Odd Fellows
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Iowa Briefs
Tall Corn State
Kate Herwig
Fred Reichert
Sous Bois
Lois Lehman
Leo Grether
Fayette County Club
Baptist Church
Will
Elgin Independent School Dist
Chas
Fritz
Elizabeth
Winifred McMillan
Harry Wenger
Katie Bauman
Rosa Muehlethaler
Forest Park
St. F.C
Muehlethaler
Louise Bucher
Orpha Lehman
M. E. Church Notes
Ernest J. Starr
Albert T. Reid
Glanders
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