Commencement and local club notices in May events
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening May 22 at the tierian church for graduates. Commencement exercises Thursday 8:15 p m at Presbyterian church with Rev Manning addressing. Presbyterian Ladies hold monthly session in basement church with plans for Legion Day dinner. Surprise birthday party at Mrs C C Corbin’s. Memorial Day program May 30 at 10:00 am by American Legion and Auxiliary at the park. veterans urged to wear uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Corbin
Warren Tripp
Jim Thyer
Sharon
Fayette
John Tripp
Aurora
Charles Puffett
Willard Crandall
Orville Lamphier
James Wooshell
Crandall and Sons
Wadena
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
America
Frances Winter
Wanda Shaffer
Francise Moore
Gerald Wilson
Memorial Day Closures for Elgin Stores
All Elgin stores will be closed Monday May 30 for Memorial Day. Vipe Elgin Community Club Secretary urges residents to plan shopping accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Community Club
Decline in Iowa Sales Tax Tells Revenue Picture
Iowa faces a shrinking revenue outlook as first quarter sales tax receipts fall nine percent from 1948. Officials attribute the drop to lower farm buying power and expect continued declines across quarters. Income taxes hold steady, reflecting prior year earnings. Early bonus applications show average payments around 384 dollars, with many at the 500 dollar maximum, pending Supreme Court ruling on the financing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Tax Commission
Commission
Supreme Court
Dental Office Closure for Two Weeks
The dental office will be closed for a two week period beginning Monday May 30 and reopening Monday June 13. D. E. Tinker D. D. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Tinker
Two Local Men Graduate From Luther College
Among 174 Luther College candidates for B A degrees this year are two Elgin youths, Alfred Jacobs and Harvey Gilbertson. Jacobs studied music and English, Gilbertson history and physical education, and both plan teaching careers. Commencement runs May 28 to May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luither College
Elgin
Alfred Jacobs
A. B. Jacobs
Harvey Gilbertson
Gus Gilbertson
Gilbertson
Jacobs
Luther College
Elgin and Guttenberg Battle To Wobbly 12 11 Loss
A slow three hour track style baseball game at Elgin ball ground ends Guttenberg 12 Elgin 11 as errors mount on both sides. Erickson leaves after two innings. R Hanson finishes seven innings allowing two runs. Elgin improves to 1 win 1 loss. Next week Edgewood visits Elgin and Guttenberg travels to Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ball Ground
Elgin
Guttenberg
Eigin
Erickson
R. Hanson
Ivo
Start Grading on County Line Road Last Week
J. T. Ryan Construction Co. began work last week to bring the county line road to permanent grade over about four miles. The project relocates sections at the south end and near M. J. Blockhys farm. Crews reached Gilbertson hill cutting through timber, ending the last pitch. The improvement long awaited will provide an all weather road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ryan Construction Co
Oelwein
County Line
M. J. Blockhys
Gilbertson Hill
Town imposes dog control after frequent complaints
Mayor's office reports daily notices of disputes with residents over dogs. Officials step up enforcement, destroying dogs running at large without licenses. Even licensed dogs may not roam free. Owners are responsible for damages and face action if rules are ignored. Keep dogs confined to home premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tic
Fayette County Cancer Drive Receipts to Date
Report shows total county receipts of 2947.57 with four townships and five towns still outstanding. Clermont township led by chairman Aanes has 117.75, Pleasant Valley led by Follett 69.50, Clermont town led by Dummermuth 229.10, Elgin with Schori and Kohler 154.30, sum of local district contributions pending from the county drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Clermont
Jean Aanes
Pleasant Valley
Walter Follett
Blanche Dummermuth
Elgin
Clarence Schori
Robt. Kohler
BE. G. Scott
Lions Meet Tonight at Schoolhouse
Elgin Lions Club plans a meeting at the schoolhouse Thursday evening May 26. The annual installation of officers is postponed to next month due to members being out of town. Check Echo Want Ads Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
First in District Reaches Sales Quota for Harvester Fridge
Falb and Light were told by the Dubuque International Harvester office that they were the first dealer in the district of over 80 to meet their refrigerator sales quota. The May 19 letter marked this achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb & Light
Dubuque
International Harvester
Owen Nickels Wins Bryan Award for Essay
Owen J Nickels of Ri Bigin won the William Jennings Bryan prize for essays on government, taking a $10 cash award for an essay titled Change the Electoral College. Prof Kirk Porter announced the result. the prize began in 1902 after Bryan declined a speaking fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen J. Nickels
Bigin
William Jennings. Bryan
Kirk Porter
SAI
Nickels
William Jennings Bryan
Cross of Gold
SUI
Daily Towan
W C T U Meeting Notes From May Session
The W C T U met at Mrs Theo Kjosa vat Gleitnam Prides. Gladys Hackman opened with two songs. Devotions were led by Blanche Nessett. Hilda Leuchtenmacher gave a reading, Rev Itterman sang, and Darlene Shaffer read. Hackmen and Violet Itterman reported on the West Union workshop held April 23. Rev Itterman spoke, Rev Nessett offered a closing prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hackman
Blanche Nessett
Hilda Leuchtenmacher
Rev. Itterman
Darlene Shaffer
West Union
Gladys Hackmen
Violet Itterman
Nessett
New Telephone Directories Mailed to Subscribers
The 1949 telephone directories of the N. W. Bell Telephone Co. were completed at the Elgin Echo office last week and have now been mailed to the company’s patrons. The Bell company requests that readers use the new directory and destroy the old phone book at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Elgin Echo
Bell Company
Relief Operator At CRL&P Depot In Elgin Vacancy
Miss S Frandle serves as relief operator at the C R J P depot in Elgin. A vacancy arose when Mr Shoafstah retired last Saturday. The local job is out for bid and was to be settled May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Frandle
Elgin
Shoafstah
General Meeting of WSCS Schedule at Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will hold a general meeting in church parlors on Thursday June 2. Committee members are Mrs. Max Thoma Mrs. Chris Wenger Mrs. Robert Kohler Mrs. Ethel Kohler and Della Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S.C. S. of the Methodist Church
Max Thoma
Chris Wenger
Robert Kohler
Ethel Kohler
Della Chapman
Brackin Stationed in Guam with Extended Duty
Stationed at Guam A. H. (Buddy) Brackin, 5. A., is now addressed 323-83-15. Receiving Station, Guam. He left San Francisco about a week ago and is scheduled for from 18 months to two years out of states duty. However, he may not be, at Guam this entire period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H
Buddy) Brackin
Guam
San Francisco
Marion Illyria kittenball joins Big Seven league
The Illyria kittenball team entered the Big Seven league after an organization meeting in Oelwein on May 9. Other teams include Knights of Columbus, Recreational Center, Belmont Radio, all in Oelwein, Aurora, Maynard and Westgate. Twelve night games are slated. season opens Tuesday May 31. A practice game is set with Cherry Valley here Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Oelwein
Knights of Columbus
Recreational Center
Belmont Radio
Poppy Day plans in Elgin by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute veteran made poppies next Saturday in Elgin and area. Volunteers aim to honor the war dead from World War I and II, urging every resident to wear a poppy as tribute and remembrance. Contributions collected fund services for disabled veterans and children of veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin
America
Sam Lehman Celebrates 80th Birthday With Cards and Gifts
Sam Lehman marked his eightieth birthday on Monday May 23 as about 135 birthday cards and letters arrived along with gifts and calls. He retired as a school janitor roughly two years ago after long service. NOTICE all baseball players interested in junior Legion ball meet at the ball diamond Friday night May 27 at 6 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lehman
Mr. Lehman
Junior Legion
Ball Diamond
Marion Telephone Co Votes to Adopt Bell Dial System
In a special meeting last Friday, Marion Telephone Co stockholders voted 23 to 4 to switch to the Bell Telephone Co dial system at Elgin. The move follows the loss of Gunder exchange support, with Bell to rebuild lines and handle maintenance at an estimated cost near 8000 dollars. The Marion system serves about 58 phones, 19 already on dial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Telephone Co
Bell Telephone Co
Elgin
Bell
Central
Gunder
Clermont
Monona
Si Olat
Gunder Exchange
Marion Township
Marion Companies
Bell Company
Marion
Frost Shift Forecast Misses North Iowa Monday
A forecast of light frosts for northern Iowa Monday night did not occur. Tuesday morning showed a low of 40 degrees as polar air brought showers and unseasonably cool conditions across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Banks Closed Today in Iowa Bankers Meeting
Banks in Elgin, Wa dena, and Clermont will be closed today May 28 for a Group 4 Iowa Bankers association meeting in New Hampton. Elgin State Bank and Farmers Savings Bank participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Wadena
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Iowa Bankers’ Association
New Hampton
BYP U to Elect Officers at May Meeting
The BYP U will hold its annual business meeting and election of officers Friday evening May 27 at the church. Mr and Mrs H W Falk spent Sunday in the Wm Feller home at Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Falk
Wm. Feller
Strawerry Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian Ladies’ Club
Presbyterian Church
Milo Oldfather
Charlton Loohy
Charles Winters
Elgin Park
Elgin Band
Advancement of Colors
American Legion
Arthur Ittermann
Marlys Wenger
A. D. Nesset
Bruce Jones
Elgin Cemetery
Luther
Bolsinger
R. M Hanson
Rutledge
Zaph
Hegen
Hanson
Strick
B. Hanson
Downing
Dixon
Scorer
Lantz
Edgewood
Volga
Strawberry Point
Garnaville
HE Lehman
Adrian
Lehmid
Barker
jJensen
Wede
Peirs
Downey
D. Anson
Guttenberg Abr
Sohawasser
Kiebs
Jacquette
Hall
Oo Reinhart
Mother Lode
Aya
Echo
Eduard Banas
Expuidantot Creche
Bela Patten
Philadelphia
York
Owen Nickels
W. C. T. U. Meeting
W.C.T. U
Theo
Kjosa
Vat Gleitnam
Prides May
Crl&p
WSCS
Illyria Kittenballers
BYP U Business Meeting
Camp Fire Girls
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