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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1919

Page

5

West Union Chautauqua Opens June 21 26 Plan Raises 10

The West Union chautauqua organizers plan a public event from June 21 to 26 inviting all residents to attend. Citizens are urged to donate 10 dollars each to support the project, with 44 names already enrolled on the first day. Mrs. John Bower and Helen will visit the Straud residence for the weekend. Weibel Mill Co. received a carload of flour and notes it as the largest shipment ever to Elgin, marking the second flour car in five weeks.

Weat Union West Union John Bower Helen R. P. Straud Weibel Mill Company Minnesota Elgin

Closing Week Events at Public School Highlight May Activities

The article outlines the public school closing events for the week including the Highth Grade graduation at Bigin Opera House on May 23, a May 26 Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Wedel at the Baptist church, the May 27 Senior class play The Dream That Came True at the Opera House, May 28 Class Day in the High School, and the May 29 Commencement address by Rev. W C Cleworth of Oelwein followed by diplomas from Dr. H S Hadsel. Alumni reception plans are not finalized.

Bigin Opera House Wedel The Baptist Church Opera House W. C.cleworth Oelwein H. S. Hadsel

Memorial Day Program Observed In Elgin Opera House

Memorial Day activities in Elgin include a 2:00 pm band concert outside the Opera House and a 2:30 pm program inside with songs, recitations, and addresses. A parade to the cemetery follows, led by Lt. Boles Capper, inviting all veterans, students, and citizens to participate.

Opera House Prgram America Audiance H. W. Wedel Lincoln Miles Eleanor Schneider Bong Vene ¢Ace Coves High School Eener Geraldine Schorl Greenley Moore Schor Mr. Klingman Henry van Dyke Marie Mosby Miss Harrington Miss Kiple Serene Yuck Lois Lehman Ruth Warren F. Capper Helen Bower Reading Marie Fath Sos Duddy Reuben Lehman John Junior Falk Mate Quartette Chris Baldwin Sehori Klingman Mary Hanson Seranade Elgin Boles Capper

Wisconsin Governor Crushes Milwaukee I W W Meetings

The Wisconsin governor asserts strong action against I W W gatherings in Milwaukee and threatens state power if the Milwaukee mayor fails to enforce laws. He denounces inaction as acquiescing to anarchy and pledges to prevent demonstrations by any means. Also notes residents driving new overland cars and local strawberry blossoms.

Wisconsin Milwaukee

Elgin High School Bats West Union and Fayette Victors

Elgin High School baseball defeated West Union 16 to 3 at Kohler Park last Thursday and then lost to Fayette 13 to 0 on Monday. Helen Rubyer Emma Mark and Marie Mattie visited. eighth grade commencements set for Friday. physics trip to Clermont to study the electric power plant. Junior senior banquet held May 16 at the Methodist church parlors with sun porch decor, wild violets and flowers, six sophomores as waitresses, James Conner master of ceremonies, and a post-dinner joy ride to Fayette for a play.

Elgin High School West Union Kohler Park Elgin Fayette Helen Rubyer Emma Mark Marie Mattie Opera House Clermont Methodist Church James Conner Elies

Joy Ride Impresses Seniors and Faculty at Upper Town Play

The Dramatic Art Club of Upper Town University staged a production featuring the play Joy Ride. Seniors and faculty praised the junior class as royal entertainers, noting the enjoyable performance and pleasant time shared by all.

Dramatic Art Club Upper Town University

Sunday School Notes Names New Teachers for Classes

M B Berg, superintendent, lists newly elected teachers for Sunday School classes including Mrs Mosby, Mrs Bower, Mrs Berg, Mrs Klingman, Mrs Halgrenson, Mrs Kabler, Miss Baldwin, Mrs Schori, Miss Patterson, Mr Schari. Urges outreach to boost attendance toward two hundred and promote an upcoming MBS Social.

8. Mosby Miss Baldwin F. R. Berg

Buy a Rebuilt Automobile From AUTOMOBILE EXCHANGE INC

Waterloo Iowa offers rebuilt cars at about half price with spot cash payments and monthly plans. Export mechanics inspect each vehicle and repair needs are promptly addressed. Diverse makes and styles are available for inspection at 718 Sycamore Street.

Automobile Exchange Inc Sycamore Street Waterloo Iowa

Spine Analysis Adverts by Dr U A Reiners

A chiropractor from Palmer graduate Dr U A Reiners promotes drugless science focusing on the spine. He announces availability at Elgin Hotel in Elgin Iowa on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday forenoons for spine analyses to gauge readers’ health standings.

Ghivapradle U. A

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