Iowa Briefs Highlight Regional Theft and Taxes
Eighty cases of eggs were stolen from a LeMars produce warehouse and a ton of butter from a Davenport warehouse. March gasoline tax receipts reached 721247.20 dollars, a year record, per state treasurer R. E. Johnson. Richard Folsom of Postville faced bootlegging charges in Waukon, bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond. The Winneshiek Giants secured a bus for travel, built by Decorah’s Windle Motor Co. and Calmar Manufacturing. Paving on Primary Road No. 13 expected to begin next week from the Tinker bill toward Strawberry Point, weather permitting. A break-in at Phelps creamery vault noted as vandalism and possible burglary. A large seed order of 49,000 pounds of red clover seed was halted by Iowa seed law enforcement. Dale Ackley and Marvin Wisner, Fredericksburg youths, charged with stealing chickens near Ed Bierman’s farm, jailed in default of bonds. Highway detour markers planned for Primary Road No. 10 from Arlington to Volga City, and No. 56 grading to route traffic via Volga City. An old Postville landmark, the W. C. Thoma residence, formerly the National Hotel and Post tavern, to be torn down for a modern home. legend ties to Mrs. Zariah Post and early town history.
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LeMars
Davenport
R. E. Johnson
Richard Folsom
Postville
Waukon
Ericson
Folaom
Grand Jury
Waukon R& 8
Winneshiek County Giants
Windle Motor Co
Decorah
Calmar Manufacturing Co
Giants
Strawberry Point
Clayton Co. Register
Phelps Creamery
Decorah Republican
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Dale Ackley
Marvin Wisner
J. F. Babcock
Ed Bierman
Fredericksburg
New Hampton
Volga City
Arlington
Elkader
Elkade
Elkader-West Union
Ames
W. C. Thoma
Old National Hotel
Post Tavern
Fort Crawford
Fort Atkinson
Zariah Post
Elgin Banker Henderson Found Guilty in Bank Case
Elgin story recalls the 1920s conviction of M. W. Henderson, former cashier of the defunct First State bank at Hawkeye, for accepting deposits while insolvent. The jury verdict followed a three week trial with jurors under bailiff supervision. His co-defendant 5 H Bevins was earlier convicted and is free on bond after appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Henderson
First State Bank
Hawkeye
C. M. Schell
H. EB. Taylor
Henderson
H. Bevins
E. H. Estey
John Senneff
Taylor
State Banking Department of
Iowa
Notice to Settlers at Clermont of Elgin Millinery Stores
Notice to all persons with accounts at the Clermont of Elgin Millinery Stores to call and settle at once. Mrs. W. R. Blake.
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Clermont of Elgin
Rubber Soles and Romantic Kisses Trend
A whimsical note suggests rubber soles on shoes enhance kissing by insulating the wearer and storing electricity. The idea claims a sheik kissing his sheba should wear rubber soles, with German scientists describing kissing as an electric shock. The piece proposes rubber soles and heels become more popular.
Mrs John Robbins Dead In Fayette Home
Mrs John Robbins of Fayette died Monday night at her home aged about sixty six. She leaves her husband and four children Francis Emerald Edward and Edna. She was born in Highland where her brother C L Kling man lives. Funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o clock.
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John Robbins
Fayette
Francis
Emerald
Edward
Edna
Robbins
Highland
C. L. Klingman
Mother-Daughter Banquet A Real Success At Elgin M E Church
Elgin hosted its first Mother-Daughter banquet at the M E church rooms last Friday with 42 mothers and daughters enjoying a banquet served by the M E Aid Society. Girl Scouts led by Miss Clemens organized the event with a Dream Castles theme and a varied program including songs, readings, piano and violin pieces, and a chorus. The enjoyable evening featured decorative tables in lavender pink blue and yellow and is likely to become an annual affair.
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Elgin
M. E
Miss Clemens
M. E. Aid Society
Parker House
Starry Tower
Mary Frances Starr
Mrs. Mosby
Ruth Mosby
Lois Lehman
Loraine Carpenter
Lucille Berndt
Mrs Funk Sentenced in County Murder Case
Judge W L Biehendorf in a special session sentenced 82 year old Mrs Ben Funk to 25 years in Rockwell City women's reformatory. The case set county records as first woman sent for murder and fastest disposition, nine days from crime to sentence.
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Johns Bachheim
W. L. Biehendorf Regor
Ben the Funk
Rockwell City
Register
Church notes for Gunder St Olaf region featured this week
This week the Echo-Enterprise adds a church notes column for Marion Lutheran and Norway churches. Rev. T W Tysdal will provide regular notices and announcements, consolidating Elgin Clermont and surrounding areas into one column for convenient access.
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Gunder
ST. Olaf
Echo-Enterprise
Marion
Fayette county road contracts lead state letting
The state highway commission awarded contracts totaling 122,479 with Fayette County dominating. Largest grading job No 11 north from West Union to the WinneShiek County line at 8.779 miles went to Balmat & Sons Co for 70,122.52. The biggest surfacing 12.26 miles on No 56 to Jones & Heistand for 34,561.68. John Gross of Pleasantville got 8,892 for 35 box culverts and a culvert extension on No 11 north. When done, all Fayette primary roads will be graded and bridged and most surfaced.
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West Union
Eldorado
Winneshiek County
Balmat & Sons Co
Clear Lake
Clayton County
Elkader Road
Jones & Heistand
Lancaster
Wis
No. 11
John Gross
Pleasantville
Fayette County
Argo-Gazetts
Elgin Ball Club Elects Manager and Secretary
The Elgin Ball Club elected Louis Klingman as manager and Walter Kohler as secretary treasurer. Players expressed optimism for 1928 and plan to contend near the top. Fans raised about $90 to replace worn uniforms, needing about $60 more to break even.
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Elgin Ball Club
Louis Klingman
Walter Kohler
Clean Up of Early Spring Hats Sale Ad Blurb
Friday and Saturday feature 25 hats priced at 6.50 each, with many other hats at 32.05 and 2.05. Pick early for best selection. Mrs. W. R. Blake invites shoppers to choose promptly.
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W. RB. Blake
Look at your label and see if it is correct
On Sunday May 19 fans will see Elgin and Clermont play at the Clermont diamond at 2 30. The two teams will field new lineups and fans will compare their prospects while a good crowd is expected. Towns in the league are enthusiastic and several claim the pennant. Come out Sunday and see the Lino local teams and how they stack up.
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Echo Flgin
Clermont Batocorier
Elgin
Clermont
Pep
Rarin
Lino
League Organizes Little Eight League Meeting Plans
The Little Eight League held its final organization meeting at West Union with strong turnout. West Union earned the berth over Fort Atkinson and Sumner. St Olaf dropped out. Booster Day set for May 27 in Calmar with multi game schedule and 50 cent gate price. Open June 3 season. managers named for most towns pending final picks.
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Little Eight League
West Union
St. Olaf
Fort Atkinson
Sumner
Calmar
Postville
Clermont
Arlington
Volga
Hawkeye
Elgin
Todhbee
Hawk Elbert Heiserman
Edwin Walsh
A. B. Cary
H. W. Mudeen
Geo. Sehulia
Blxin
Louis Blingman
Hardy Rogers
Elgin Alumni elect officers and committees
At a special meeting of the Elgin Alumni Association held Tuesday evening May 15, officers elected were Mrs. Louis Klingsman president Harold Gruenley vice president Louise Meyer secretary treasurer. Committees named include reception Myrtle Kohler Marie Mosby Gerald Schori entertainment Ernestine Schori Gordon Mosby Geraldine Behori decorating Mabel Rennison Elma Kiple Elizabeth Schuppach Edith Frieden Edward Klingman Harold Kiple Gerald Schori.
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Elgin Alumni Association
Louis Klingsman
Harold Gruenley
Louise Meyer
Myrtle Kohler
Marie Mosby
Gerald Schori
Ernestine Schori
Gordon Mosby
Geraldine Behori
Mabel Rennison
Elma Kiple
Elizabeth Schupbach
Edith Frieden
Edward Klingman
Harold Kiple
Notice to Elgin Residents on street dumping ban
The dumping of rubbish ashes or lawn clippings in streets alleys or drains is strictly prohibited. If continued the street commissioner will remove it and costs will be assessed against the property owner. Me. and Mrs. Oliver Schrara of Clear Lake spent Sunday here at the Amiel Snyder home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Weibel
Mrs. Oliver Schrara
Clear Lake
Amiel Snyder
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Tall Corn State
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Elgin Echo
Knudtson Bros
Edna Latimer
Lehman & Sons
Ehrlich & Lawrence
Joe Butler
Carpentera
Baptist
DeSart
Hannon
Chris Lehman
Kittle Houg
Clint Cooley
Great Central Cigar Works
Gus Stoehr
Fred Spahr
August Benson
John Baldwin
Pleasant Valley
Rock Island
Echo
Hadsel
Fothergill
Lemke
Elgin Domino Band
Clarence
Fayette County Club
King R. Palmer
Women’s Clubs
Palmer
Funk
Weibel Mill Company
Gost
Thas’ Funky
State Highway Commission
Elgin Club
Albert T. Reed
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