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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
5
Elgin church runs a full Sunday schedule with German service and communion at 10 am, English service at 2 pm, Sunday school at 11, and a church dinner. Activities include junior choir rehearsal, B P U social, and a Sunday school picnic at West Union. Delegation prep for Burlington convention June 12 to 14 is under way.
Elgin high school baseball players finally got their new gray uniforms with red caps this Thursday morning after delays. Booster fundraisers had partly financed the cost and more donations were sought from supporters through Manager Louis Klingman. The team hopes the refreshed gear will boost performance and morale.
The announcement outlines an 11 o clock Sunday school and an 8 o clock evening service with slides titled The Voice of God in Nature. Church and Children's Day are set for Sunday June 10 with baptism opportunities for children and adults. Ernest J Starr, Pastor.
Special notice to auto users announces a June price cut to 55 cents per hour for all labor on cars, 10 cents less than the former rate. Local shop invites customers to bring troubles and save money, signed by Melvin Nyborg of Elgin Iowa.
The Absent Minded Bridegroom, a three act comedy, was well presented by the Elgin High School senior class 1928 under Marian Van Horn. The plot centers on Timothy Shea who resists marriage to Nora Rooney while Patrick Rooney plans his escape and financial gain. Comedic situations arise from disguise, mistaken telegrams, and a colorful cast led by Fred Grady and Kathleen O Connor. The show closes with a happy ending and music by the glee clubs.
The 1928 baccalaureate services took place Sunday evening at the M E church with many parents and relatives present. Rev Ph Lauer of the Baptist church gave the sermon. The program included processional Marian Van Horn audience prayer scripture reading by Rev Starr and Rev Lauer benediction by Rev Starr recessional Marian Van Horn and songs by the glee clubs.
At a joint Commun ity Club and Town Council meeting Mr Hanson and Mr Schriner of Central States Power Co presented figures and a boulevard lighting plan for Elgin. About thirty citizens attended and supported the proposal, with final action expected at the next council meeting on the first Monday in June. There is also word of Fayette County Farm Bureau’s annual picnic moving from Klock's Island to Oelwein, likely at City Park, with Judge W. S. Kenyon eyed as keynote speaker for a strong address.
The Oelwein Community club, with J W Dwyer as secretary, helped bring the Farm Bureau picnic to Oelwein this year by urging the invitation to the board of directors. Also noted are visits by Bert Gruver and Mrs Gruver to the funeral of Mrs Gruver, T F Murray family calling on Elgin friends, and a quip about a left headlight.
The Old Time Fiddlers and Hog calling Contest drew about 600 to Elgin Opera House Wednesday night, with a free dance afterward. Main Street blocked by cars. Winners include Best Fiddlers Louis Meianer Elkader and John O’Neil Volga, Best Quartette Elgin, Best Accordion Player Ernie Baumgartner, Best Song Frank Kuitch, Best Piano Mildred Brewer, Best Jig Dancer John O’Neil, and Best Mouth Organ Rosella Chase. Judges were Ed Conner Martin Hanson and Arthur Rehwinkle.
Albert Dummermuth announces his candidacy for township assessor and asks voters for their support in the June 4, 1928 primaries. He pledges to serve the precinct to the best of his ability if elected.
The Payette Leader defends newspaper publicity as a public good praising publishers for unpaid hours spent on causes. C. H. Gruver traveled from Manly last Friday to attend Mrs. Wm. Gruver's funeral.
The annual class day exercises and Pleasant Valley and local eighth grade graduation were held in the high school gym this Thursday afternoon at two. Senior programs featured the Elgin High School SeniorsClass Presidents Address Joe Becker Song of the Winds Glee Club Class Grumbler Floyd Knudman Valedictory Class Prophecy Gift Giving Class Will and Testament William Marie Schneider Bailey Class Song and presentation of Eighth Grade Diploma by Supt L G Meyer. Eighth grade graduates include Pleasant Valley Lillian Jacob Clara Miller Margy Christ Elizabeth McMillan Lyle Light Melvina Burden Marjorie Barker Howard Craft Raymond Mays Forrest Bennett Sammy Howard Evan Jellings Helen Luchainger Ross Robertson Maria Frieden Lola Hanson. Elgin Public Schools Dillis Benndt Edith Bennett Betty Kohler Pearl Lyons Frieda Miller Gertrude Miller Kathryn Strauch Cleve Bennett Georges Anderson Harold Conner Lawrence Grimm Olaf Olson Robert Steele.
Peter Amundson of North Wood North Dakota died April 28 1928 He came to Elgin in 1870 and married Caroline Anderson Holt of Clermont on May 9 1876 He later moved to No Dakota where he farmed He is survived by his widow eight grown children and a sister Mrs Lou Kern of Oelwein IA The funeral is noted Mrs Rosa Muehlethaler has been ill recently The county fair at West Union plans a July 4 celebration with fireworks Lindbergh themed display nine circus acts base ball horseshoe pitching and concerts by the West Union band
A Tuesday school exhibit drew many visitors, showcasing top quality work across grades and subjects. Miss Acklin’s room featured handwork and crayon color work by younger students, while Miss Schori’s rooms highlighted art maps and penmanship. Miss Frieden led 7th and 8th grade displays of posters and drawings, with Elgin town maps among unique items. Home Economics showed sewing and canned goods, Manual Training included tables and shelves, and various subjects were represented under multiple teachers. Refreshments were served by high school girls.
Elgin Cardinals defeated Hawkeyes 5 to 3 in Calmar on Sunday. All runs came early with Elgin scoring three in the first inning and two in the second to seal the win. Battery was L. L. Kiple and Klingman for Elgin while Gundacker and Parker pitched for Hawkeye. Kiple homered with two on base, and Walter Falk added two RBIs.
The Bible class of the M. E. Sunday school meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Fritz. Program includes Devotional by Mrs. Emma Lewis, Roll Call, Minutes, Life of Ruth, selections to read by Mrs. Fritz, Twenty third Psalm, and business. Writer found Wadena busy Monday evening with traffic and boulevard lights. Elgin area finder requested to notify Echo office.
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