Zoschke Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at School
Rev. Paul F. Zoschke, new Baptist pastor, delivered an impressive baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class and guests in the high school auditorium. He spoke on the motto After the Combat, the Crown, drawing thoughtful reflections on duty and achievement as commencement week unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Zoschke
Zoschke
New Baptist
Cable
R.C. Jorgenson
J. J. Snyder
Audi
Class Night Program at High School Tonight
The class night program will be held Thursday evening May 23 at the high school auditorium starting at 8 o'clock. It is the last program by the students and features a poem titled One More Tomorrow.
Commencement Exercises Set for Friday Evening 1935
The 1934 35 school year closes Friday May 24 with eighteen students receiving diplomas in a ceremony. Names listed include Mae Anderson Viola Berndt Zella Boyle Merton Butikofer Cook Marie Dennler Kenneth Evans Signy Hanson Geraldine Kohler William Krueger Lyle Nelson Catherine Powell Verle Roberts Anna Buroden LeRoy Steele Georgie Stillman Darel Wilson Darlene Yearous. The class colors are White and Jade Green. motto After the Combat the Crown. flower Lily of the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae E. Anderson
Viola BE
Berndt Zella M
Boyle Lewis O
Butikofer
Merton Cook
Marie M
Dennler
Kenneth W. Evans
Signy H. Hanson
Geraldine Kohler
William F, Krueger
Lyle E. Nelson
Catherine E, Powell Verle G
Roberts Anna Mae Buroden
LeRoy E, Steele
Georgie Stillman
Darel L. Wilson
Darlene A
Lily of the Valley
Hatchery Sets Up New Record at Copper Hatchery
Copper Hatchery moved close to 36 000 baby chicks off incubators Monday including parcel post and direct pickups by customers setting a likely record. Owner Capper predicted this week's output could reach about 75 000, the hatchery's longest run in history. Mal Kohler and others traveled to Decorah last Wednesday for Booster Day ball game between Luther and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Mal Kohler
John
W. C. Falk
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Decorah
Luther
Iowa City
Dr Hutchinson Honored by Iowa State Dental Society
Dr L S Hutchinson was elected a Life Member of the Iowa State Dental Society executive council after 25 years of good standing. The honor waives future dues for life and marks thirty years since he began practicing dentistry in Elgin this July. Friends here extend congratulations on the honorary certificate from the state society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Dental Society
L. 5. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Elgin
Elgin opens season with 8-2 win over Clermont
Elgin defeated Clermont 8 to 2 at the Elgin grounds in the season opener as Gehring pitched a full game. Evans belted a home run with two runners aboard to highlight the offensives while Meyer and Schupbach contributed multiple hits. Clermont used two hurlers and matched Elgin at times, but Evans power and Elgin’s pitching carried the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Elgin Grounds
Evans
Gehring
E Meyer
Steele
Henninger
Schuphach
M. Meyer
Zurbriggen
Wede
Steahr
Conneree
Brorby
Olson
Ff Sticken
V. Olson
Fatro
Schupbach
Paulson
Land Goes Begging At Referee Sale Near Elgin
The former Robt. Peters farm of 160 acres sold at referee's sale Tuesday afternoon for 4450 dollars or 27.80 per acre. Located seven miles southeast of Elgin in Highland township near primary 56, the farm has about 100 acres tillable and fair buildings. Ern Meyer of near West Union was the successful bidder, pending district court approval before transfer. The price was below the appraised value, prompting court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Peters
Elgin
Highland Township
Primary 56
Ern Meyer
Near West Union
District Court
County Legion Meeting in Oelwein May 28 at 8
Fayette county American Legion holds its next regular meeting at Oelwein on Tuesday evening May 28 at 8 o clock with Ross Reed Post as the entertaining post. Officers urge representative attendance to build a bigger and better Legion. all members are urged to come out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
NOTICE TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS AND TRAGIC BOATING ACCIDENT
Notice to settle all accounts due Stoehr Drug Company of Elgin by June 1 1936 or they will be turned over to a collector. Irwin and Frank Thomas aged 14 and 10 respectively drowned in a lake near Arlington on Sunday a double funeral was held Tuesday after boating with three other boys whose boat capsized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoehr Drug Company of
Elgin
Stoehr Drug Co
Irwin
Frank Thomas
Arlington
Memorial Day Program at Elgin Opera House
Memorial Day program by Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary at the Elgin Opera House on Thursday May 30 at 2 PM with a 1:30 PM band concert outside. Inside at 2 PM a program includes Invocation by Rev J J Snyder, readings, songs, and a parade to the cemetery with the Legion, band, wreath bearers, Girl Scouts, firing squad and Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin Post
Elgin Opera House
Opera House
America
J. J. Snyder
Son” Muehlethaler
J. M
Shaffer
Howard, Forest
Gerald
J.J. Snyder
Legion
Girl Scouts
Vacation Bible School Starts May 27 at Baptist Church
The Teachers' Training class invites all community children to attend daily Bible school each weekday morning from 9 15 to 11 30. Sessions run from May 27 through June 7, with Saturday and Sunday off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Poppy Day Remembrance Service By American Legion Auxiliary
On Saturday May 26, American Legion Auxiliary members will distribute red poppies on city streets to honor those who sacrificed their lives in national defense. Many auxiliary workers remember fallen comrades buried in France and continue aid to dependents and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Elgin Baptist church to host May 26 evening service
The BY of the Elgin Baptist church conducts the Sunday evening service at 7 45 with Hugo Hackmann presiding. Bw Baumgartner reports on the Bloomington Passion Play seen April 28. Program also includes an orchestra piece directed by Mattia Zurbriggen a Dorcas reading by Mrs C B Schori a tenor solo by Wm Krueger and a choir anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BY. P.A
Elgin Baptist Church
Hugo Hackmann
Bw. Baumgartner
Bloomington
Mattia Zurbriggen
Dorcas
C. B.schori
Wm. Krueger
Sunday School Practice for Children’s Day Program
All pupils of St. Pauls M By Sunday school are asked to meet for the first practice for the Children s Day program on Wednesday morning May 27 at 9 30 o clock at the church. Mrs Nora Klingman supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M
Nora Klingman
Two girls in class of 1935 gain perfect attendance
Marie Dennler and Geraldine Kohler completed four years without an absence or tardy. Dennler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dennler of Oak Grove, walked four miles to school in winter. Kohler, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Kohler, lives in town and also posted an enviable record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dennler
Geraldine Kohler
Walter Dennler
Oak Grove
Geraldine
Ethel Kohler
Fayette County Citizens Pay 1935 Old Age Tax Amount
Statewide totals show 1,167,637 remitted by county treasurers and employers to Iowa in May 15 1935 old age assistance taxes. Fayette county contributed 13,052 to the state pension fund. Overall 39.96 percent of 1,460,929 taxable residents paid the $2 tax. Fayette county's rate was 38.49 percent. Tax money becomes available for distribution July 1, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Old Age Assistance Commission
Fayette County
State Commission
Out of the Fog shines in school class play
Director Mary Frances Hoyt leads seniors in a Friday night performance of the three act comedy Out of the Fog staged in the town grocery store scene of a small Iowa town. The cast delivered solidly and about $60 was raised for the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Hoyt
Iowa
Oa TaNhota
Tabitha Society Holds May Meeting at Church
The Tabitha Society met Wednesday afternoon May 15 at the church. The session opened with scripture and prayer, minutes were read, and Mrs. Paul F. Zosehke was welcomed as a new member. Refreshments were served by Anna Heck Ella Krueger Cornelia Burrow and Margaret Helms after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Paul F. Zosehke
G. H. Hackmann
Lillian Jacobs
Helen Muehlethaler
Rell
Zoschke
Anna Heck
Ella Krueger
Cornelia Burrow
Margaret Helms
Elgin Man Opens Jewelry Shop at Monona
Melbert Meyer opens a jewelry and watch repair shop in Monona within the Grangaard building, operating a little over a week. He studied at Chicago and graduated from Elgin high school, later working in the Baumgartner jewelry store. Friends in Elgin wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbert Meyer
Monona
Grangaard
Mr. Meyer
Chicago
Elgin High School
Baumgartner Jewelry
Memorial Day Dinner at Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society will host a Memorial Day dinner at the Baptist church for 25 cents per person. Service runs from 12 15 p m to 6 30 p m with thickened noodle soup bread butter jelly pickles strawberry short cake and coffee. Everyone is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
Important Meeting of the Cemetery Association
The Elgin Cemetery Association will meet Wednesday evening May 29 at Mrs. R. P. Strauch’s home to conduct business. The president urges full attendance. Also noted are recent residents Mr. and Mrs. Stanley R. Bird, who moved from Clear Lake and reside in the hotel’s east wing. Mr. Bird bought the Stoeher Drug store two weeks ago and has spent considerable time here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cemetery Association
R. P. Strauch
Stanley R. Bird
Clear Lake
Opinion on N R A and Farm Price Reform Stirs District
The piece surveys opinions on the National Recovery Administration before its June expiration with debates over its impact on business and the protection of workers. It notes a forthcoming cost of production bill by Congressman Escher and mentions Wheeler Amendment steps on Federal Land Bank loans. It also highlights the 1935 Banking Act passing the House and a 24 hour Ben Franklin post office substation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fourth District
Escher
First Tower
State
Hall
Wallace
Perkins
Interior Roper
Robert L. O'Brien
Tariff Commission
Eicher
Senate
Pope
Idaho
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R. , Jorgenson
Wilson
Signy Hanson
Darlene Yearous
Vera
Ellow Moon
Viola Berndt
Zella Boyle
Hatchery
DR. Hutchinson
County Legion Meeting
Mrs
Fred
R. C. Jorgenson
W. H. Cable
L. B. Carter
Supt
Pres. Board of Education
Elgin Man
the Cemetery Association
N.R. A
Congressman Biermann
Post
Post Office Department
James A. Farley
Ben Franklin Post Offices
Washington City Post Office
Ben Franklin
Rose Stahl
New York
Hoey
John Hancock
Continental Congress
Blind Tom
Appleton
Wis
Watertown
U. S
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