County board rejects bids on road grading project
The Fayette county board of supervisors rejected all bids last week for the Ochwein Fairbank county road grading letting, originally set for May 19. County engineer A D Finch says the road can be built for less than the lowest bid, so the county will do its own grading at an estimated cost near $18 000. Three liquor violators were arrested near Postville Sunday afternoon by Sheriff A A Robertson and Deputy H A Eilts, with liquor seized. Lloyd Bray was arrested on primary No 18. John Dundee also faced charges. both waived preliminary hearing. Egg prices moved up last week, rising to 17 cents per dozen for firsts, boosting weekly producer revenue. Capper Hatchery’s Mr Capper notes overall poultry activity remains subdued but stock prospects look brighter.
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County Board of Supervisors
Ochwein- Fairbank
A.D. Finch
Fayette County
A. A. Robertson
H. A. Eilts
Postville
Lloyd Bray Jarrest
Larribes Hill
Capper
Capper Hatchery
Emmet Nichols Dies at 84 in St Anagh Community
Emmet Nichols aged 84 of St Anagh died Wednesday May 20. Funeral was held from his home on Saturday. He was survived by a widow and one daughter. Nichols was a resident of Elgin and identified as an Olettene Foditient.
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Emmet Nichols
St. Anagh
Mr. Nichol
Nichol
Elgin
Five May Marriage Licenses Issued In Mey County
The Mey County Clerk of the District Court reports only five marriage licenses issued in May 1981. Names include Fred Ungerer Jr. and Mildred H Schlemer of Hawkeye, Stuart R Cottrell and Earth B Spores of Arlington, Leslie C Metcalf and Edna Gehrke of Sumner, Floyd F Smith and Gladys L Hummiell of Wadena, Lester E Thom and Jemima Duckett of Oelwein. Sheriff has bonded parties to appear in the September term of court.
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Mey
District Court
Towa
Fred Ungerer, Jr
Mildred H. Schlemer
Hawkeye
Stuart R. Cottrell
Arlington
Earth B. Spores
Leslie C. Metcalf
Fayette
Edna Gehrke
Sumner
Floyd F
Fayette County Veterinary Association May Dinner Meeting
Fayette County Veterinary Association members and wives met in Oelwein for a May dinner and meeting hosted by Dr and Mrs Hazlet. Dr F T McGrew spoke on hemorrhagic septicemia with discussions by Dr Crider, Dr Willis, and others. June meeting set for Waucoma.
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Fayette County
Veterinary Association
Oelwein
K. Hazlet
Hazlet
F. T. McGrew
Crider
Willis
Association
Waucoma
Mrs Tile Hanson Fares West With Daughter In June
Mrs Tile Hanson and her daughter Mary plan a California visit after Mary completes teaching duties in Oelwein. The trip, likely in early June, will include Los Angeles and time with Fred Hanson and other relatives in the West.
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Tile Hanson
Mary
California
Oelwein
Los Angeles
Fred Hanson
West
Notice to Elgin Firemen Special Meeting
By order of the town council a special meeting of the firemen is called for Monday evening June 1 promptly at 7 oclock. It is imperative that every member attend.
Local Names List Includes Bauman and Hackman
A fragment lists Bauman F C Muchlethaler Mr and Mrs Mia Fred Wil bur, Mrs Fred Crowe and Gustav Hackman among persons mentioned in a society note.
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Bauman
F.C. Muchlethaler
and’ Mia
Fred Wilbur
Fred Crowe
Gustav Hackman
Early broilers begin moving at Elgin market
The Elgin poultry market reports the first arrivals of early broilers about a week and a half ago. Sixteen birds weighed thirty pounds, with subsequent lots smaller in size. Prices are high now but the season is short as broilers become common and prices fall sharply.
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Elgin
Ruth Mork Fetes At May Shower Honoring Bride
Ruth Mork was honored at a shower at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Mork on Tuesday afternoon May 26. Stunts and refreshments furnished entertainment for the afternoon. The item hints that Elgin may lose another girl in a forthcoming event.
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Elgin
Ruth Mork
Mra. K. B. Mork
Sewing Circle Sale and Supper at East Cler
The Sewing Circle of the East Cler invites all to a sale and supper on Friday evening, June 5 at 8 o clock. A lunch will be served after the sale, and everyone is invited to attend.
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Sewing Circle of the East Cler
Town Council Buys Fire Hose for Water Works Update
The Elgin town council at a special meeting Monday evening purchased 250 feet of new fire hose to replace worn sections. The hose cost 80 cents per foot, totaling $225, and the new hose is of higher quality than the original when water works began.
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Elgin
Cemetery Association Meeting in Elgin Home
The Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association will hold a meeting at Mrs. Ohlg's home, announced by the society.
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The
Elgin: Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Mra, Ohlg
Waucoma Beats Elgin In Season Opener At Home
Elgin’s all new lineup held Waucoma to two runs and three hits in a defensive game but failed to score. Olson doubled in both Elgin’s only chances as Clermont prepares to host Elgin next Sunday. Elm teams Aurora Hawkeye and Arlington also win in a day of early league play.
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Elgin
Waucoma Braves
Waucoma
Elgin Cardinals
Olson
Clermont
Aurora
Spid
Conner
Alumni Welcome New Members at Elgin High
The Elgin High School Alumni Association held a informal meeting with improved attendance. The M. E. Aid Society served supper and a program featured Gerald Schori solo, new member welcome by Howard Shaffer, response by Gliton Riple, Otis Olson, Shaffer and DeSart singing, and group singing led by Dr Roy F. DeSart.
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Elgin High School
M. E. Aid Society
Gerald Schori
Howard Shaffer
Glitton Riple
Otis Olson
Notalee Fonda Shaffer
Roy F. DeSart
Trot Fishing Law Explained by Warden Details
Deputy Jago of Waterloo recites the new law on trot lines issued by State Warden W E Albert. It allows trot lines in running streams with the same open season as hook and line fishing, limits to 15 hooks, and bans use within 300 feet of a fishway or dam. Since passage, Jago has fielded many inquiries about operation.
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John ©. Jago
Waterloo
Jago
Untaxed Money Listed by the State in Fayette County
Ray H. Christianson announced that about 1,082,950 dollars of untaxed money and credits have been listed in Fayette County with potential additional 500,000 dollars to be listed. Louis H. Cook said this would generate roughly 7,000 to 9,000 dollars in taxes. A Des Moines Register note mentions visits by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mazeey of Dubuque to relatives in the area.
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Fayette County
Ray
H. Christianson
State Board of Assessment and Review
Louis H. Cook
Cook
Christian, Son
Des Moines Register
Achievement Day speaker announced in Payette event
Mrs Ellsworth Richardson to speak at Achievement Day in Payette at U S A gym on Tuesday June 2. Richardson chairs the state farm bureau women in Fayette county and will receive a merit award for service. Townships Pleas Valley Illyria Westfield Center Windsor Banks Fairfield Jefferson Dover Scott Harlan Oran Staithfeld plan exhibits and the program features local women performers, arts and songs with a noon picnic lunch.
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Pleas
Valley
Illyria
Westfield
Center
Windsor
Banks
Fairfield
Jefferson
Dover
Scott
Harlan
Oran
Staithfeld
Richardson
Ridge Road Improvement Now Not Yet Finished
A writer reports on Ridge Road travel after Bud Boyer and his crew completed work. Two years of tax funds fell short, stopping at Ward Brabham corner. Completion was planned to Oak Grove schoolhouse then Primary 66 intersection, with two more years likely. Grading ahead should be easier with less rock work near Powell farm.
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Ridge Road
Bud” Boyer
Ward Brabham Corner
Oak Grove School
Powell Farm
Frost Friday Night Frost Hits Local Area
A light frost last Friday night damaged many garden plants but caused limited harm. Farmers on higher ground, including those in Elgin, did not experience frost impact.
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Elgin
County Farm Bureau Picnic Set for June 4 at West Union
The Echo reports the annual county farm bureau picnic will draw 6000 attendees to the West Union fair grounds on Thursday June 4. A full day includes district conference, eighth grade exercises, Rally Day for 4 H club girls, baseball games, band concerts, diplomas, and an afternoon championship baseball game with rural team races. Free coffee and cream served. refreshment stand priced by a committee.
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Farm Bureau
Fair Grounds
West Union
Iowa
L. G. Meyers
West Union Band
G. E. Saver_-Domiinabihy
Batinis Buchanan
Supt
L. G. Meyer
Mr. Meyer
John and
Russell Larson
Clifford Kittleson
Clarence Johnson
Jefferson Township
E. A. Q’neal
ALF. B. F
Auburn
Harlan
Banks
Windsor Townships
Town Hall Building Additions Considered by Council
The town council and Mayor examined city hall on Tuesday to assess an addition that would include a jail cage two rest rooms and a kitchen or handy room. Backers from the Community Club have urged the plan for years while officials seek plans and costs before deciding.
Commencement Exercises Fill High School Auditorium
Last Thursday evening the high school commencement filled the auditorium to capacity. Dr. F. W. Lambertson of 1, S. T. C. delivered a sensible address that appealed to students and patrons, marking the close of a successful school year for E. H. 8 and the district’s teachers.
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F. W. Lambertson
Shower Honors Miss Frieden Before Elgin Wedding
Edith Frieden was surprised at a miscellaneous shower at her East of Elgin home Saturday night. Guests enjoyed games and activities, with refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Frieden Mrs Jerdee and Miss Gilma Olson. Frieden, soon to wed Alton Saunders of Charles City, received many useful gifts for her new home.
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Edith Frieden
Elgin
Frieden
Jerdee
Gilma Olson
Miss Frieden
Alton Saunders
Charles City
Power Company Finishes Job in Elgin
Central States Power Co construction crew completed a major upgrade to Elgin’s distribution system on Saturday. They removed old poles and connected service wires from the alleys, installing new distribution lines to improve service, with plans to move on to Clermont for a similar project.
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Central States Power Co
Elgin
Clermont
Center Street
Ice Card Prepayment Notice for Users Beginning June
Ice users must have prepaid ice cards starting Monday June 1. No ice will be delivered where no card exists. H W Falk Iceman Elgin Sle Mia Lena Henderson attended the Federated Women’s Club biennial meeting in Marshalltown last week representing the Migia Study Clubs.
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H.W. Falk
Iceman
Elgin
Sle
Mia
Lena Henderson
Federated Women's Clube
Marshalltown
Samuel Mosby Taken To Decorah Hospital
Samuel Mosby became ill with acute appendicitis yesterday morning and was taken to Decorah hospital yesterday afternoon for an operation. His son Gordon took him to the hospital after supper, but the expected time of the surgery was not announced.
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Samuel Mosby
Decorah
Gordon
Eighth graders graduate in Elgin public schools
Ten pupils in the Elgin public schools completed eighth grade work and earned diplomas at class day exercises last Wednesday evening. The class roll includes Mae Anderson Zella Boyle Kenneth Evans Lila Grover William Kruger Irvin Lyons Franklin Mack Lyle Nelson Catherine Powell and LeRoy Steele. Courty Superintendent Meyer presented diplomas to four rural students Georgia Stillman Darlene Yearous Marie Dennler and Harold Denner.
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Elgin Public
Mae Anderson
Zella Boyle
Kenneth Evans
Lila Grover
William Kruger
Irvin Lyons
Franklin Mack
Lyle Nelson
Catherine Powell
LeRoy Steele
Meyer
Georgia Stillman
Darlene Yearous
Marie Dennler
Harold Denner
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Sewing Circle
Alpha
St. Lucas
O Stannard
Klingman
I Kiple
Nana Od Pollitt
Schupbach
Gehring
Sie Klingman
Pr ' Totaly
Tomasek
Jeese Farley
Balk
Belding
Loweranne
Tessmer
Leslie
Kfeps
Perry
Natting
Frank Mazeey
Dubuque
Zathar, Topp
Henry Topp
Esmensie Shen
Mrs. Ellsworth Richardson
Portvill
County Farm Bureau
Echo
Power Company
Myr
Rudy Yunker
Fred Schneider
Elkader
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