Elgin News Bits From May Past And Local Happenings
Elgin residents recall events from twenty years ago. Sam Greenley and family visited Elgin relatives from West Union. Sterry arrived from Rochester to study for the ministry. Gus Gunderson added a new sidewalk at his implement house. The 1900 Wiggin High School graduates visited Prof. Parcyman on Main Street. Upper Town University beat Minnesota 8 to 6 in Fayette. May heat hits Elgin with 91 daytime temperature. A strange four foot long bone like object was unearthed during local excavation. Rudy Phister returns from Chicago after fourteen months of illness. Howard Grimm and daughter Rose miss their Switzerland voyage due to a strike delay. Juniors entertain seniors and teachers with an Decorah trip and big feast. Memorial Day arrangements underway with Cemetery Association leading the balcony ceremony. Mrs. Hd Hanson heads to Spirit Lake with her mother Mrs. Hrickaon visiting daughter Mrs. Sorenson. Melchair Yenney visits from Huron, South Dakota. Katie Wilson to return home from Washington, D C for a visit. West Virginia coal strike costs seven lives. Elgin ball team to visit Monona Sunday. Mrs Harvey of Castallake visiting sister Mrs Harley Steel. Mrs Joseph Buller reports a Dubuque business trip.
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Hagiett
Oelwein
Hylo
Sam Greenley
West Union
Elgin
Sterry
Bain
Eigin
Rochester
N. Y
New York
Gus Gunderson
Wigin High School
Parcyman
Main Street
Fayette
Upper Town University
University of Minnesota
Upper Hawkeyes
Minnesota
J. J. Phillips
Echo
Rudy Phister
Chicago
Fim
Rudy
Howard Grimm
Rose
Switzerland
Decorah
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Opera House
Baptist Church
Hd Hanson
Spirit Lake
Hanson
Hrickaon
Sorenson
Melchair Yenney
Huron
South Dakota
Nhis
Katie Wilson
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Elgin Ball Boys
Monona
Harvey
Castaik
Sis
Gubt
Harley Steel
Joseph Buller
Dubuque
Elgin Folks Marry Phifer Greenley in Decorah Ceremony
Milas Florence Phifer and Charles Greenley wed May 16 1920 at Devorah with close friends present. They will honeymoon in St Paul and visit relatives. Phifer a charming local, Greenley eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Greenley of the town, both well regarded in Wein. The couple formerly lived in Decorah and are warmly congratulated.
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Devorah
Milas Florence Phifer
Charles Greenley
St. Paul
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Decorah
White
Frank Capper
Wigiriends
Frank Greenley
Our Town
Wigan
Ben Bear
Great Lakes
Church Notes Prayer Meeting Canceled for Conference
Be Church notes no prayer meeting this week as Pastor and Mrs Hillman attend General Conference in Des Moines. Next Sunday services at usual hours. Sunday school at 10 oclock. Elgin 85 attending last Sunday. Volga City 136. Morning worship at 12, theme The Way to a Crown. Epworth League at 7:16, evening at 8, theme The Tares Among the Wheat. Memorial Sunday services at Baptist church with Rev Wedell preaching for soldiers of the late wars. further notice in another column.
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Hillman
Des Moines
Woeclock
Elgin
Volga City
Epworth
Baptist Church
Wedell
Snow White Market to showcase new bread line
MW W Fath invites customers to inspect the Kreen Maid and Holeum Brand bread and a range of baked goods at Snow White Market this Saturday. The first shipment will arrive that day and the store plans to keep the product on hand thereafter.
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Snow White Market
MW. W. Fath
Fragmented quote on builders for eternity and optimism
Incomprehensible excerpt references princes kings clowns and common folk as eternity builders. Mentions tools rules and a house as stepping stone with misspelled phrases and unclear context. An optimistic man is described ambiguously, leaving the main idea unresolved.
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Gindokt Riage
Iowa Gubernatorial Hope Promotes Arbitration Law
Native Iowan candidate Havner campaigns in Town, backing compulsory arbitration to settle labor disputes and curb strikes. He pledges strict law enforcement, public administration reform, and soldier bonus legislation for Iowa servicemen, emphasizing a nonmachine, independent bid for governor amid opposition from political rings.
Accidents mar weekend travel in west lawn area
Local notes report multiple vehicle incidents from Saturday to Monday. Len Reed rescued Clarendon Wertz after a bicycle collision near the railroad crossing. Wertz escaped serious injury. Nearby crashes involved Bred Gresinger, Bar Bennett, J N Nelson, and Oran Nutting, with varying injuries and substantial vehicle damage. Nutting recovered by Monday.
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Lawn
Len Reed
Clarendon Wertz
Clermont Row
Og If
Boll
Gresinger
Bennett Place
Bennett
J. N. Nelson
H. H. Gilbertson
Oran Nutting
West Union
Brackin School
Brainard
Goff Dan
Young Nutting
Calf Club sales set for May and June 1920
The Holstein Calf Club sale occurs at Qeiwein on May 26 1920 with seventeen registered heifers and the Shorthorn sale at West Union on June 2 1920 featuring twenty registered heifers ages 18 to 24 months. Proceeds bolster Payette County breeding, urging farmer support and viewing sale days as community picnics.
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Galf Club
Qeiwein
West Union
Holstein Club
Fayette County
Iowa
Med
Delwein
Fair Grounds
Payette County
Canning Prospects Darken Over Sugar Shortage
The sugar shortage worsens canning prospects, harming fruit growers and limiting affordable preserves for households. High prices and scarce sweetening curtail demand for fresh fruit and reduce canning, leaving pantry shelves bare and living costs likely to rise.
Glossyville contrasts with Shabbytown in decay and renewal
In Shabbytown the streets show neglect and decay as residents resist change. Glossyville shines with thorough repainting and order, drawing visitors and inviting settlement. The contrast highlights urban renewal versus stagnation, with locals speculating on future prosperity.
George M Simpson Seeks Recester Nomination in Arlington
George M Simpson of Arlington announces as a candidate for re nomination to the recorder position. He is a popular county officer with broad support across the county. Simpson, raised near Arlington, worked in stock and grain with his father before becoming recorder. He is known for a pleasant demeanor, strong social ties, and prior war service. He has long been active in Republican affairs and urges voters to back him on primary day June 7. Argo Gazette notes local bakery advertising.
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George M. Simpson
Arlington
Simpson
Ariington
Mr. Simpson
Mikes
Thore
Bimpson
Alnea
Jane
Argo Gazette
Old-Homing Memories For Frank Hazlett Visit To Elgin
Frank Hazlett of Allison, who left Elgin forty one years ago, revisits his boyhood town seeking familiar scenes. He finds the old brick schoolhouse and landmarks gone or changed, the river shifted, and fond memories shadowed by progress. He recalls friends and former relatives living in the area, and notes only a few old landmarks remain in the transformed town.
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Frank HE. Hazlett
Allison
Warn Holzer
Elgin
Eigtn
D. G. Stohhr
Haslett
Hazlett
Weho
Anderson for Senator from the Fortieth District
A statement endorses A B Anderson of Delwain Iowa as a candidate for state senator. The signers praise his public spirit, Christian character, Lenox College degrees, long service as a trustee, farming success in Scott Township Payette County, and leadership roles in local livestock and farm groups. They affirm he will act right in the legislature if nominated and elected.
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Pew
A. B Andersan
Delwain
Lowa
Tawa
Towit
Anderson
Kilm
Lenox College
Ha Hang
Anid Institution
Scott Township
Payette County
Heia
Aeta State Bank
John Jamison
State Bank Oowell
Thomas Smith
J. C. Belt
Iowa Say
Ings Bank
Notice of Change of Date for Upper Town Banquet
Notice to all interested in the Upper Town Banquet that due to the Elgin graduation exercise the event moves from Friday May 28 to Wednesday May 26 at M Church parlors. Dinner served at eight. Old U I A students urged to attend. contact Prof J Moore Miss Klorene Hare or Ray F O Hillman to reserve a plate.
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Elgin
J. Moore
Miss Klorenve' Hare
Ray
Hillman
Eastern Stars to Inspect Higin Chapter Work Friday
Mrs Anna Plummer of Lime Springs will visit Friday May 21 to inspect Higin chapter. A school of instruction is set for the afternoon with an exemplification of the work in the evening. All Eastern Stars are cordially invited to attend the meetings.
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Anna Plummer
Higin
Special Memorhal Service At Elgin M E L church
A union service of the M. E L church will be held May 46 at 10 o'clock a.m. at the Baptist church. Everyone is invited and a special invitation is extended to the G A R and the American Legion. F C Hitman MW W Wedel noted. The high school Athletic Association supper in the M B church dining room Friday was pleasing with class color table decor and good food. Marl Duramermatth returned home by his sick father. Chris Dummermuth went to Manson SD. Oelwein visitors Ralph DeSart and Esther Wene Thursday.
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M. EL Church
The
Baptist Church
Almerican Legion
F. C. Hitman
MW. W. Wedel
Athletic Association
Elgin High School
M. B. Church
Marl Duramermatth
Chris Dummermuth
Manson
South Dakota
Dakota
Mia
Ralph
DeSart
Esther Wene
Oelwein
Thurgay
Butterfat funds drive marks Chickasaw county postwar growth
Neighborhood news notes Chickasaw county residents paid over a million dollars for butterfat last year. Gultunders to lead Fourth of July celebration under the American Legion. Delaware county bankers group four meets May 24 in Deeprah. McGregor business men start weekly luncheons with talks and a musical program. Dundee and Vic orry vote favors consolidating into a new school district by 5 to 36. Mamie O Leary of Elkader becomes totally blind. Land sale near Sheldon at 1 026 per acre to Corwin Farms of Rock Valley. Special trainload of Russian back workers arrives in the city for summer work. Waller invents Buick Spacial cut-out. rubber contract sought for Pacific coast. Mobile grocery store on wheels unveiled by Grummer and Illen. Two Carroll youths drown at Wall Lake during senior class picnic. Fayette county auto stolen during church services, later recovered. Rochester message: Mrs Hugh Conner gravely ill with blood poisoning amid flu. Women’s vote debate: citizenship concerns for naturalized vs native-born. John Robbe and daughter of Whittemore visiting, depart for St Clag.
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Chickasaw County
Gultunders
American Legion
State Bankers’ Association
Deeprah
McGregor
Dundee
Delaware County
Mamie O'Leary
Elkader
Sheldon
John Renatnk
Corwin Farms
Rock Valley
Rengink
Coulter
Franklin County
Waverly
Otis Waller
Carnalt
Oelwein
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Waller
E.W. Grummer
H.C. Illen
Spencer
Blore
Astrad Winike
Paul Roppermeier
Carrol
Wall
Maynard
Kupps
Walt
Wahverly
Fayette County Union
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Troms
Phifer-Greenley
Olson
Paige
Myrtle Olson
Misa Merle Klingman
Waterloo
Grater
Orvil Paige
Merle Klingman
Clarence Houg
Messers Paige
Houg
Gooder
Wigin
Alita
Hayiter Siamis Bor Mobuayner
Ute Renoblienn
Eee Primar
Lown
Morey
Havner
Dafntle
Glossyville
Donny
Mason
FH. W. Falk
Special Memorhal Service
Neighborhood News
Trama
Totcrest
Mintogola
Hugh Conner
Hans Winkler
Ogle
United States
John Robbe
Whittemore
Heary Wrieden
Bt. Clag
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