Talk Lights Again In Elgin With Power Officials
Hanson and Mr Schriner of Central States Power Co met Elgin council members Monday to discuss boulevard lighting figures but no decision yet as another proposal will be investigated. One councilman said current figures are near half the initial estimate and could extend from the depot to the hotel at no extra cost. Mgr and Mrs John Aegeter of Cresco visited Friday to Saturday at the Rudy Yunker home and traveled with Mr and Mrs Yunker to Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Schriner
Central States Power Co
Elgin
Mgr
John Aegeter
Cresvo
Rudy Yunker
Mrs. Yunker
Postville
Want Ad Rates and Notices for Elgin and Clermont
Classified notices include 1c per word weekly if prepaid and 7 1 2 canto per line otherwise with a 25c minimum. Listings cover Lost items, sales, feed prices, plants, eggs, washing machines, pens, rental, shares, milking equipment, and local errands. Notable items mention Schori Bros Elgin Clermont Jacob Gehring Louis Martie Bette Otto Vasby R. P. Strauch Torkelson Bros Feller's Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman’s Hardware
Elgin
Bette
Otto Vasby
Clermont
Local Social Visits Reported in Brainard Area
The Brainard community reports a flurry of weekday visits with Mrs Enos Howard and Mrs Tommy Howard among those stopping by the school taught by Phyllis Rowland on Friday. Other guests include Cecil Azalia Nutting. Joe Peters and daughter at multiple homes. Mr and Mrs Paul Patterson at the Frank Lyona and Elmer Boyer households. Will Monnahan of West Union and Vern Boyer in hospital at Oelwe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Howard
Tommy Howard
Reuben How
Clarence Tripp
Cecil
Azalia Nutting
Joe Peters
Phyllis Rowland
Paul Patterson
Frank Lyona
Melvin Boyer
Elmer Boyer
E. B. Grimes
Irene
Sarah Helms Lant
Will Monnahan
West Union
D. H. Craft
Lewis Becker
Harry Stillman
Susie
Herman Boyer
Oelwe
Dan Craft
L. W.O' Reed
Vern Boyer
Roland Bartlett
George Boyle
Reuben Howard
Community Social Ties At Local Visits
Cheery Valley shows a flurry of weekend visits and dinners as residents from Oelwein Elkader West Union and Gunder gather at familiar homes. Families including Frieden Lerch Metzger Dennler and Leuchtenmacher share meals and companionship with relatives and neighbors across several towns.
Miller Family Visits Potratz Home Near Bumner
Mr and Mrs J B Miller and Mr and Mrs Milton Miller visited Sunday at the Emil Potratz home near Bumner, sharing a pleasant afternoon with local residents and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miller
Milton Miller
Emil Potratz
Bumner
Ice Cream Social Planned by Marion Ladies Aid
The Marion Congregation Ladies Aid hosts an ice cream social and program on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Attendees welcomed. Local residents visited friends and worked nearby, with Friday and Monday social notes. Weibel Mill Co offers a weekend deal: 25 pound flour free with a five bag order of Quaker Pig Meal, price $3 per bag, offer ends at 6 p.m. Saturday June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Arybody
Oscar Nyborg
J. Anderson
Mra
Ph. Lauer
Freddie
Sumner
Lena Meyer
Marshalltown
Margaret
Allen
West Union
F. C
Minnesota
Weibel Miil Co
On the Wrong Side and the Grandmother Visitor
Excerpt shows Jack confronting a new visitor and recognizing his grandmother in a social clash. A quip about being on the wrong side sets a tone of wit and family hierarchy. An ad then promotes Echo Office supplies with a value pitch and references office gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Yeu
Local Return for Mya Martha Wertz and Virginia Werts
Mya, Martha Wertz, and Virginia Werts returned to Cedar Rapids Saturday after spending a few days with relatives and friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Martha Wertz
Virginia Werts
Cedar Rapids
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Wm E Baumgartner
H. S. Hadsel
Iowa
Frank Howard
Dr. Frank Mock
Elgn, Iowa
Schori Brothers
Depot
R. A, Crider
Schori Bros
Jacob Gehring
Firestone Tire
Rim
Elgin Echo
Hall Roberts’ Son
Louis Martie
Oliver
Pleasant Street
Falb
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Henry Erickson
Town
R. P. Strauch
Torkelson Bros
Tfp
Feller
Wm. Bailey
Arlington
Rudy Johnson
J. H. Duncan
Waterloo
J. W. Allen
Citizens State Bank
Brainard
Cheery Valley
Mary Wander
Oelwein
Ben Frieden
Julia McKinley
Elkader
Clara Muehlenthaler
Ellen Hangon
Ern Lerch
Ed Metzger
George Metzger
Hilda
Ida Meyer
Ernest Baumgartner
G. Friederich
Oscar Frieden
Harry Olson
Leo
Near West Union
Guernsey Smith
Elizabeth German
Newborn
N. C
Marie Schmid
Jake Butikofer
Ed Butickfer
Joe Frieden
Bert Thoman
Ethel Mae
Reuben Nydegger
Jake Christen
Marie Muehlenthaler
Hohenwald
Tenn
Ben Dennler
Emil Dennler
Elmer Baumgartner
Earl
Fred Hanson
Adolph Baumgartner
Frank Christen
Alicea Hangon
Fred Schlupp
Herman
Ruth
Niema
George Schupbach
L. Christen
Bernard Gerler
George Leuchtenmacher
Dan Sutter
Eliza Friederich
Geo
Christen
Ernest Friederich
Levi Frieden
Kern Hill
Patsy Minnihan
John Pulfer
Sam Schneider
Ern Pulfer
Marion Church
Gingham
Rolla
Echo
Chédpar
Sweek End
Chicago
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