Elgin High School Junior Senior Banquet Highlights
The Elgin high school Junior class hosted a Spanish themed banquet in the assembly room on May 10 with a patio setting and orchid and silver decor. It featured a six thirty dinner, program including toasts, a vocal duo, readings, and a senior class play announced for May 16.
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Elgin High School
Vanderbilt
Faye Brabham
Leo Grether
Bernita Bopp
Marguerite Schupbach
Lewis Thoma Moyin
Elizabeth Foxwell
Meyer
Rutling
Cilften “Kiple
Minnet
Robert Wilson
Marguerita Schup
Byers Seeks Republican Nomination for Fayette County
Wm F Byers announces his candidacy in the Echo ad seeking Republican support in Elgin and vicinity for the June 2 primaries. A Fayette County farmer and Army WWII veteran, he highlights farming interests, road improvements, and invites voters to review his legislative record.
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Wm. F. Byers
Fayette County
Echo
Mr. Byers
Lima
West Union
Byers
Elgin
Elgin and Pleasant Valley Population Decline Highlighted
Census figures released this week show Elgin Town and Pleasant Valley lost population over the past decade. The small town dips contrast with the county district where decline is more noticeable, yet no abandoned farms or empty houses are cited as causes.
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Elgin Incorporation
Fleasant Valley
Elgin Town
Auburn Township
Old Pleasant Valley
Republican Caucus in Marion Township Selects Township Ticket
Republican voters of Marion township held a caucus at the Center school house on May 10 yielding a full township ticket. Nominees include Trustee 1931 term George Hanson, Trustee 1930 term E A Gulsvig, Justice of the Peace Geo Lands gard, Constable Dorf Opperud, Clerk Hans Winkler, Assessors Marian Lind Sven Blockhus O T Knudtson, Committeeman L C Reierson, Committeewoman Mrs Hang Winkler Hong Hana Winkler J E Bilden H C Skarshaug and Marian Lind.
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Marion Township
Center School House
George Hanson
E. A. Gulsvig
Geo, Landsgard
Dorf
Opperud
Hans Winkler
Marian Lind
Sven Blockhus
O. T. Knudtson
L. C. Reierson
Hang Winkler
Hong
Hana Winkler
J. E. Bilden
H. C. Skarshaug
Ruth Chatterton Stars In Sarah And Son At Elgin
Ruth Chatterton appears in Sarah and Son at the Elgin Opera House next weekend May 17 and 18. Frederic March co stars as the young lawyer who helps her retrieve her son. The drama follows an impoverished actress who must give up her child to work and eventually confronts the adoptive couple.
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Ruth Chatterton
Sarah and Son
Elgin Opera House
Frederic March
Miss Chatterton
Phillipe de Lacy
Timothy Shea
Zoe Atkins
Dorothy Arzner
Paramount
Samuelson and Dunn to Speak at 1930 Farm Bureau Picnic
Miss Agnes Samuelson state superintendent of public instruction Des Moines and G. Dunn Mason City longtime Town farmer worker will be speakers for the 1930 Farm Bureau picnic at Klock's Island Fayette on Tuesday May 27. Organizing committees anticipate a large crowd with Upper Iowa University girls and boys glee clubs Hawkeye concert band male quartet and comedy acts on the program. Free coffee and cream will be served on the grounds about 125 gallons.
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Agnes Samuelson
Des Moines
G. Dunn
Mason City
Farm Bureau
Klock's Island
Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Federation meeting draws large turnout in Elgin
More than 125 women attended the Federated Clubs of Fayette County picnic in Elgin on Thursday. A bounteous dinner was served at the Methodist church and the program took place at the high school auditorium at two o clock. East Community Club and the Professional Women's Club of Clermont joined the Elgin Study Club as guests.
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Federated Clubs
Fayette County
Elgin
Methodist Church
East Community Club
Professional Women’s Club of
Clermont
Elgin Study Club
Hoyt Young
Arlington
America the Beautiful
Jorgenson
J.D. Shaffer
Samuel Moshy
Hauth
Hawkeye
Mosby
Cresco
Carl Reed
Clarence Schori Cornet
Selo Gordon Mosby
Gerald Schori
Larrabee
County Club
J. B. Hungerford
Local man cracks echo safe in daylight repair
A local man named John Grimm finished a failed safe cracking job by wheeling the safe to his shop and cutting it open with an acetylene torch. He repaired the pieces and welded them, returning the safe to service. The incident involved a prior attempt by others and occurred in broad daylight.
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Bunday
Echo
Hop
John Grimm
M E Ladies' Aid Society asks return of house linens
Notice requests all who own table cloths dish cloths or any property belonging to the M E Ladies' Aid Society to return them to the church at once as the group will need them Wednesday May 21. President.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co Praises Haugen For Help
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co of Elgin Iowa recounts wartime losses of butter valued over 12200 during rail shipment to New York. After appeals to Haugen and Hines, railroad companies settled the claims in full, praised by the dairy firm as proof Haugen helps constituents.
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United States
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin
Iowa
Chicago
Commission House
New York
G. N. Haugen
Hines
Haugen
New York Commission House
Banks Close May 22 For Bankers Meeting
Fayette county banks including Citizens State Bank and Elgin Savings Bank will close on Thursday May 22 so employees can attend the annual bankers group meeting in Oelwein. Legion Auxiliary meeting set at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kiple for Monday evening May 19.
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Fayette County
Bankers’ Group
Oelwein
Citizens State Bank
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin Legion and Auxiliary
Earl Kiple
Court News and Local Events Highlight May Activities
Court calendar lists regular meetings for C. C. F. and A. F. & A. M. Also notes school events from May 16 to 23 including senior play baccalaureate exams class day and commencement. Girl Scouts hosted mothers at school followed by a program and gym activities. Windstorm causes major damage to Herve Robbins property with insured loss and misperceived lapse discovered.
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1. C
A. FP
A. M
Baptist Church
Mabel Frieden
Sheldon Boyle
Marguerite, Schupbach
Ee Ees
Lois Lehman
Miss Olgon
Miss Frieden
Kathryn Strauch
Ruby Boyle
Pearl Grimm
Dorothy Olson
Ruth Gruver
Gladys
County School Board Elects Meyer. Names New Directors
Thirty delegates attended the county school directors meeting at West Union on Tuesday afternoon May 13. L. G. Meyer was reelected county superintendent without opposition. New board members named: Ray Bell Oelwein Frank Camp West Union E A Billings Fayette. Max Hunsberger Elgin independent district and B H Brackin Pleasant Valley attended. Dr Carr represented Clermont school board.
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West Union
L. G. Meyer
Ray Bell
Oclwein
Frank Camp
E. A. Billings
Fayette
Billings
Max Hunsberger
Elgin
B. H. Brackin
Pleasant Valley
Dr. Carr
Clermont School Board
Ed Smith to Speak at West Union Meeting
Ed M. Smith, Republican nominee for Governor from Des Moines, will address an open meeting Monday May 1 at 7 p m in the assembly room of the West Union courthouse. He will discuss campaign issues and invite all to hear his views on current topics.
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Ed M. Smith
Des Moines
Court House
West Union
News Items Brief Roundup 44 7
Brief collection of local items dated itemized by topic and region. Includes short notices, summaries of events, and small updates from community organizations and businesses. Names and places are minimally identified to fit the compact card format.
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City Drug Store
UW. 1
Hans Grether
Edwin Krueger
M. Zurbriggen
Lewis Carter
Ralph Christ
Margaret Crider
Dorothy Krueger
George Mack
Albert Schupbach
Ethel Mae Thoman
Elaine Zurbriggen
Marie Lyons
Virtus Yack
Lillian Nelson
Elgin and
Ruth Chattrton
Echo Safe
Elgin F’rm
S’ Dairy CO
Legion-Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. Hastings
Blair Hoover
Earnest Rathburn
Jane
Marjory Ware
Dickie Waldron
Mona
Horace Vare
Violet Vare
Peter
Dora
Gerald Mays
Jerry
Sage Creek Lane
Vare
Mabel Frieden Eldred Dumermuth
Edward Krueger
Loraine Carpenter
Carl Schari
John Schaer
Eda Zurbriggen
Elmer Christen
Serene Yack
Ruth Schneider
Ware
Long Island
New York City
T. 5. Dennison & Company
Bolo Ee
Alvina Frieden
Erma Grether
Erma Jane DeSart
Eileen Evans
Elizabeth McMillan
Herve Robbins
BOY Scouts
Lewis Thomas Scribe
William Weibel
DeSart
Wapsipinicon
Waterloo
Victor A. Allen
Taylor
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
A. C. Behlichte
Waucoma
Schlichte
Joe Blong
Liberty
Herbert Sturm
Dale Monnahan
Ole House
Harley Blockhus
Arthur Blockhus
Gladys Murray
Rockwell City
St. Lucas
Fayette-Buchanan County
No. 10
Paul Nieman
Sumner
Ruth Morrison
Grundy Center
Towa
Ardan
PG. Lee
Wabasha, Minn
ED Smith
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