Iowa Briefs and Local Drilling Woes Highlight West Union Notes
At a West Union convention, L. G. Meyer was unanimously reelected county superintendent of schools, with J A Erickson, Leo Coleman, and H R Young named to the board of education. The Elkader water well project faced repeated setbacks with a bad formation, multiple setups, and eventual partial progress. A sixteen year old McGregor boy suffered a brutal assault by Axelerner near Monona, after being lured into a car under false pretenses, then beaten. veterinarian A W Groth faced arrest on unspecified charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Meyer
West Union
J. A. Erickson
Clermont
Leo Coleman
Westgate
H. R. Young
Arlington
Mr. Young
Elkader
Dubuque
Dubuqque
C. V. Warner
Register
Adolph ‘Larson
McGregor
Axelerner
Monona
Larson
Werner
Weiser
A. W. Groth
L. Berkey
United States Dairy Team to Tour London Exposition
The 1927 United States dairy cattle judging team, led from McGregor, plans a May 30 departure to London for the Royal Livestock Exhibition. A girl member marks the first time a U S team has included a woman in seven years. Two automobile loads of boys tossed eyes at the Henderson residence in a prank linked to the First State Bank closure, drawing community sympathy toward the Hendersons.
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United States
McGregor
London
England
M. W. Henderson Jr
First State Bank
They Didn't Stay Pedlars In Elgin Move On After Warning
Last week six magazine solicitors two boys and four girls landed in Elgin making rounds. They were asked to appear at the Mayor's office to secure credentials and upon learning of a new ordinance decided to leave town. One said they had never seen such rules and warned others would follow. The piece warns against fly by night peddlers noting dishonesty and lack of goods or traceable refunds, urging buying from trusted hometown merchants.
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Elgin
Chevrolet sets new April production record at 111987
Chevrolet reports a record April output of 111,987 units, surpassing the prior monthly high by 4,087 and marking the strongest month in company history. Also listed is 80 acres of pasture land for rent near Elgin at 4.00 per acre for the season, plus a Ladies' Aid Society meeting at Mrs. F. R. Berg's home Thursday afternoon.
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Elgin
M. Weibel
Young Girl Killed by Fall From Pony Near Elgin
Barbara Thompson twelve daughter of Mr and Mrs George Thompson of seven miles southeast of Elgin died Tuesday evening from a pony fall after riding to gather calves. The family lone child. Father found her riderless and unconscious in the pasture. Funeral set for Friday at Wadena Presbyterian Church.
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Barbara Thompson
George Thompson
Elgin
Wadena Presbyterian Church
Records broken at Elgin Farmers Dairy weekly output
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company set multiple weekly records this week. Monday brought in 14,830 pounds of cream testing 30.14 percent butterfat yielding 4,470.5 pounds butterfat. Tuesday churn produced 5,589 pounds of butter, the most ever at the Opal Creamery, marking a third record. The firm credits its methods, from individual can packaging to improved cream handling, with rising standards and future gains.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
School Staff for Next Year Named in Contract Return
Supt. C. M. Gren has signed to teach again, completing the staff for next year. Agnes Crowe is Principal, Charles Whitney in Math and Physics, Lat Marion Van Horn in Music Lit Eng, Lucille Clemens in Communications Geo, P. T. Meda Halverson for 7th and 8th grades. Geraldine Schori leads 6th and 6th, Hazel Frieden 3rd and 4th, Leyohn Acklin 1st and 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gren
C. M. Green
Agnes Crowe
Charles Whitney
Marion van Horn
Lucille Clemens
P. T
Meda Halverson
Geraldine Schori
Hazel Frieden
Leyohn Acklin
Alumni Committees Appointed for Elgin High Dinner
At a Monday meeting the Elgin High Alumni reception and dinner committees were named for the May 31 event. Refreshment members are Ernestine Schori Mrs H T Knudtson Mrs Louis Klingman Clarence Schori. Entertainment includes Flossie Capper G H Falk Gordon Mosby Hazel Friden Mabel Dummermuth. Decorating members are Mrs C M Green Wal ter Kohler Alma Dean Nina DeSart L L Kiple Charles Graver. The first listed member on each committee will serve as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High
Ernestine Schori
H. T. Knudtson
Louis Klingman
Clarence Schori
Flossie Capper
G. H. Falk
Gordon Mosby
Hazel Frieden
Mabel Dummermuth
C. M. Green
Walter Kohler
Alma Dean
Nina DeSart
L. L. Kiple
Charles Graver
School Orchestra Impresses at Legion Hall Concert
The school orchestra under Prof Glen MacKellar rendered a splendid concert last Thursday at the Legion hall. Attendance was small but the audience was pleased with the program. The group formed this school year and shows wonderful progress under Mr MacKellar's leadership, earning credit for his patient work with both orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen MacKellar
Legion Hall
MacKeller
MacKellar
Kingsley News-Times
Elgin High Wins Fifth Straight in Hard Fought Game
Elgin High earned its fifth consecutive win by beating Fayette High 4 to 2 in windy cool conditions. Pitcher Kiple starred, striking out fourteen while allowing only one hit. Scoring came on Schneider’s base running in the fourth and a late rally in the sixth capitalizing on hits by C Kiple, Becker, Falk, and others. Tufts, La Porte superintendent, will lead a meet featuring New Hampton, Lawler, Sumner, Dunkerton and Rowley, with Elgin aiming to perform well against Hudson High and the La Porte-Lawler winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High
Fayette High
Fayette
Kiple
Elgin
Ball Kiple
Schneider
F. Kiple
Reusser
Bunting
C. Kiple
Becker
Falk
Aalheuden Hoya
Porte
la Porte City
Hudson High
la Porte-Lawler
Iowa
New Hampton
Lawler
Sumner
Dunkerton
Rowley
Committees Appointed for Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day preparations underway in Elgin with committees named for program, decorating cemetery and opera house, wreaths, care, and line of march. Notable members include Mrs. Max Thoms, Mrs. Hulda Stoehr, Mrs. C. S. Kniel, and Mrs. L. G. Lehman.
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Elgin
Echo
Max Thoms
Hulda Stoehr
C. S. Kniel
B. W.muehrenthaler
Sam Lehman
John DeSart
Elmer Schori
Ann Cooley
H. 8. Steele
Louise Schori
Opera House
L. G. Lehman
Thos. Knndtson
H. D. Yack
A. M. Weibel
Fred Berg
E. G. Stoehr
Mary Spahr
Rudy Yunker
Aug. Benson
Rudy Lehman
Hans Keiser
Dina Dummermuth
Arnold Bauman
C. J. Harrington. Shers
Geo. E. Schori
Magi
Baptist Church Notes Dr Kuhn to preach next Sunday at 10 pm and 8 pm
The Baptist church announces Dr Wm Kuhn from Chicago will preach next Sunday May 22 at 10 pm and 8 pm in the American language. Sunday school is at 11 am. BPU prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Week events include May 25 8 pm Brainard meeting and May 26 2 pm Ladies Aid at Mrs Louise Millers Clermont home. Junior choir rehearsal at 1 pm. Ph Lauer Pastor.
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Wm. Kuhn
Chicago
Brainard
Ladies’ Aid Society
Louise Miller
Clermont
Hans Keiser
C. L. Husinga
Aplington
Ice deliveries shift amid empty boxes and rising charges
After the next delivery ice will be scarce in boxes unless filled in the ice chamber. Beginning Saturday ice users will pay 60 cents per 100 pounds. Mother's Day guests from East Community Club attended at Ray Rowland's with a fine program and two course supper. Mushrooms spanned two dish pans. John Falks visited Elkader. Green Klingmen Schori Kohler group traveled to Decorah to see local baseball. Kenneth Schori turned six, with a birthday gathering featuring two large cakes.
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H.W. Falk
Sam Mosby
A. M. Wibel
Ed Klingman
East Community Club
Ray Rowland
Clem Schmid
John Falk
John Junior
Elkader
L. D. Smith
C. M. Green
Louis Klingmen
Geraldine Schori
Walter Kohler
Decorah
la Crossé
Winneshiek County Giants
Kenneth Schori
Car Washing and Top Repairing Services in Woat Union Iowa
A mixed local notice describes services from Beamer's Tire Shop offering car washing with new air and water auto washer and top building and repairing. It also notes changes in local teaching assignments with Frieda Freiburghaus moving to Edgewood for grades five and six after a Cheery Valley teaching year. Dr Hadsel renovates roofs on Center Street and the garage on Main with fireproof roofing. Phil Moser and Sam Lehman rebuild a garage, now about twice as old as before, with work nearing completion.
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Beamer
Woat Union
Iowa
Frieda Freiburghaus
Cheery Valley
Edgewood
Dr. Hadsel
Center Street
Main
Phil Moser
Sam Lehman
M E Church Notes on Thursday Ladies' Aid Hostess
Mrs F R Berg hosts the Ladies Aid Society this Thursday afternoon at the M E Church. Next Sunday morning worship at 10 will feature Dr Will Kirwin. Sunday School at 11 Epworth League at 7 30 p m Evening service at 8 includes a brief book sermon The Iron Puddler and slides The Gospel for a Working World. Pastor Ernest J Starr invites all to worship at The Beautiful Church at the Point of Elgin.
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F. R. Berg
Ladies’ Aid Society
Will Kirwin
Epworth League
Labor
Davis
Banks Close All Day for Iowa Bankers Meet
Banks in Elkader and Elgin will close all day on Wednesday May 25 to allow officers and employees to attend a meeting of Group 4 of the Iowa Bankers Association Citizens State Bank and Elgin Savings Bank will close for the day to permit participation in the event.
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Elkader
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Elgin Banks
Citizens State Bank
Elgin Savings Bank
Last Call for Dog License Yet Again
A public notice urges residents to obtain dog licenses promptly to avoid penalties and advertising of delinquents. The call, signed by County Auditor J. H. Cline, stresses immediate action to comply with the law.
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J. H. Cline
Tornado Hits Poplar Bluff Missouri in May 1927
A cyclone struck Poplar Bluff Missouri yesterday afternoon injuring Dr W S Bailey and his family lightly. About 75 people were dead and many more injured. Alden Pinney recalls helping with the dead and wounded until early morning. The Bailey family, once connected to Elgin schools, is mentioned in passing.
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Rich
Poplar Bluffs
Woman On The Farm Emphasizes Home Power And Cooperation
An essay celebrates the farm woman as central to family life and community progress. It argues women aid agriculture through home labor and cooperation, citing master farmers praising family unity. The author extols rural life as preserving traditional values and finds deep personal fulfillment in farm life.
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Kenyon Buterfeld
Heb
Wallace
Morris
Earl Watts
Notice for Elgin Cemetery care before Memorial Day
All residents who have not arranged with the cemetery secretary for lot care should do so before May 265 to prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day. President Mrs Ed Klingman suffers a serious eczema outbreak on her face.
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Elgin Cemetery Association
Ed Klingman
Elgin School Exhibition Highlights Student Work
Elgin students display Japan studies lanterns nature walk and animal visitors in primary rooms while fourth graders begin new readers. High school baseball aims for Fayette County championship as junior senior banquet showcases toasts and a silhouette playette and May exhibit previews vocational and academic work.
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Japan
Mra
Yack
Jens
High 'Chool
Supt. Green
Edward Klingner
Georgia Meyer
Joseph Becker
Low Cost on TubercULOSIS Eradication
M G Thornburg secretary of agriculture reports the total cost of cattle testing in the first 30 counties accredited at 4 cents per head. He notes over two thirds of funds went to farmers as indemnities while salaries and expenses received less than a third. The test covered 1 138 412 cattle. The state average is expected to hold for remaining counties.
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M. G. Thornburg
Agriculture
Iowa
Agricultural Department
Thornburg
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Iowa Briefs
Feecaemee Eer
Iel
Hanebereer
John Felb
Bea Schori
Fred Kohler
Baptist Church
Ph. Lauer
M.E. Church Notes
Poplar Bluff
Harry Wenger
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Pred Retz
Lamont
Rey Halleck
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