Elgin High Senior Class Hosts Dinner at School Gym
The Elgin high school senior class held a dinner and social in the school gym last Friday evening for faculty, parents, and friends. Sixty three guests attended as Coronel Rothlisberger led a program of entertainment and a class roll of twenty was read, noting seven members from Elgin and thirteen from rural districts.
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Elgin Highchool
Sclass
Coronel Rothlisberger
Messrs and Mesdames
B. H. ‘Brackin
Jakie Yearous
Martin Wenger
Joe Frieden
Sam Lehman
Sven Blockhus
L. B. Carter
Elmer Larson
Louis Reierson
R. P. Strauch
Join ‘Grimm
Walter Rothllsberger
Ole «J. Olson
Sidney Patterson
Mesdames
C. L. Nelson
Sam Butikofer
Harold ‘Hermen
Fred Nydegger
Anna Schupbach
Lydia ‘Priederich
Misses Gilma -Magon
B.C. Jorgenson
Dorothy ‘Brackin
Herbert Blockhus
Marie Chupbach
Corone
NRA withdrawal sparks debate on small town retail rules
President Roosevelt’s recent NRA message extends exemptions to some retailers in towns under 2,500, prompting mixed reactions. Observers note many exchanges claim broad exemptions for all but large chains and factories, while suggesting small retailers keep to current NRA plans.
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Roosevelt
NRA
Closing Out Sale At Wenger Farm Near Elgin
Charles Wenger will conduct a complete closing out sale at his farm about six miles south of Elgin on the Wadena road on Wednesday afternoon November 8 1983. Sale begins at 1230 pm and features horses cattle hogs chickens grain machinery and some household goods. Everything to be sold on regular terms. D W Theils auctioneer Adv fp Elgin State Bank clerk.
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Chas. Wenger
Elgin
Wadena Road
D. W. Theils
Elgin State Bank
Basket Social and Play at Echoe House Marion Twp
A basket social and play will be held at the Echoe House in Marion township district No 9 on Friday evening November 10 starting at 8 15. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and the play titled Always in Trouble will be presented. Teacher 90 Behm Endtaon notes an event for the coming winter.
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Echoe
Marion Township
Behm Enndtaon
Medberry Wins County Husking Contest
Ed Medberry of Diyria won the county corn husking contest at the county farm. His total neared 1250 pounds in an eighty minute period, narrowly beating the second contestant by nine tenths of a pound amid nine entrants and a large crowd.
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Ed Medberry
Diyria
Elgin Community Club elects officers at annual meeting
The Elgin Community Club elected BR. P. Stauch as chairman R. W. Muehlenthaler vice chairman L. B. Carter secretary treasurer and F R Berg Mel Kohler C B Schori Chas Feller and H C Heston as directors. The session adjourned to 8:00 p m on Wednesday Nov 8 for a larger turnout with dinner served at the Coffee Cup Cafe and a town hall business session to map winter activities. Reservations at 6 30 dinner cost 35 cents.
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Elgin
Night life in Elgin chickens lights up poultry houses
Poultry specialists say extending daylight with electric lights improves feed intake and egg production. In West Elgin Capper’s large poultry houses glow at night as hens receive longer days, with lights run into morning to sustain summer schedules. Older hens seem to tolerate more night life than humans.
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Elgin
Capper
West Elgin
Prominent Auctioneer Dies in Postville at 75
Col. George Waters a renowned northeast Iowa auctioneer died at his Postville home Friday morning at age 75 after a long illness. He practiced auctioneering for more than 25 years, gaining wide local acquaintance. Funeral services were conducted Sunday in the Postville Community church by Presbyterian ministers from Wankon. Survived by his widow and two sons Cloy and Eaton.
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George Waters
Iowa
Postville
Wankon
Waters
Cloy
Eaton
Decorah to fete Ben Bear on his 60th birthday
In Decorah a longtime local business man Ben Bear marks his 60th birthday after 58 years operating in the same location. He will be guest of honor at a Chamber sponsored dinner tomorrow Friday.
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Decorah
Ben Bear
Slothier
Chamber ‘of
Home Talent Comedy at Elgin Opera House Saturday
A three act comedy titled Home Talent will be presented on Saturday November 4 at 745 pm in the Elgin opera house. Admission is 10 and 16 cents with funds to be used for school purposes. The cast includes Betty Jane Dove Hilda Meyer Augustus G Baker John Christen Thelma Every Samuel Boyer Melbert Mayer June Ray Elsie Butikofer Billie Rounder Evelyn Grace Mabel Dennler Mose Lincoln Hall and Hermann Schupbach in assorted roles.
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Elgin Opera House
Betty Jane Dove
Hilda Meyer
Augustus G. Baker
John Christen
Hilda M. Slater
Thelma Every
Samuel Boyer
Melbert Mayer
June Ray
Elsie Butikofer
Billie Rounder
George
Box Alder Bugs Return as Nuisance Grows
The piece notes the box alder bugs have reappeared after decades of decline and now infest buildings clothes and skin. It mentions uncertainty about their history, cites yearly increases, and warns of continuing expansion unless control methods are found.
Harness Shop Closed Out At Sale
The administrator's sale of Schmid harness shop supplies and tools brought a little over $200, deemed fair by organizers. Appraised value was about $500, though real value at public sale is hard to gauge. Elkader harnessmaker attended and bought nearly a third of the supplies.
School Social At Center School Marion Township
A school social and program will be held at Center School Marion Township No 6 on Thursday evening November 9 at 8 00 oclock Lunch will be served All are welcome Violet EB Gulsvig teacher notes seeking attendance
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Center School
Marion Township
No. 6
Violet EB
Gulsvig
Legionaires Gather For County Ex Service Men Meeting
Ex service men of the county are urged to attend a large gathering and pere meeting at Maynard next Monday evening November 6. B J Baumgartner and Wm E Baumgartner were in Elkader Monday on business. The latter plans to leave for Arizona in a couple of weeks.
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Maynard
B. J. Baumgartner
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Elkader
Arizona
Gehring Howard Wedding of Arleta Gehring and John H Howard
The wedding of Miss A Arleta Gehring and John H Howard took place Saturday October 28 1988 at the Methodist parsonage in Elgin at 10 am. Rev J J Snydar officiated in the presence of Mr and Mrs Ziba O Tripp. The couple exchanged a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a brown crepe ensemble with matching accessories. Miss Gehring is the daughter of Mrs Nancy Gehring of Elgin and has taught in local schools. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John Howard of Elgin and is a graduate of Wadena high school who has worked in the trucking business with his mother.
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A. Arleta
Gehring
John H. Howard
Elgin
J. J. Snydar
Ziba
Tripp
Nancy Gehring
Elgin High School
Wadena
John Howard
Wadena High School
American Educational Week Highlighted by Legion and Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary announces Educational Week starting Nov 6 aimed at encouraging school visits. State Superintendent Agnes Samuelson designates Nov 9 as Go to School Day in Town and urges auxiliary members to visit schools that day.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Agnes Samuelson
Leavings for Falkoping Sweden Fourth Trip
John T. Anderson sails for Falkoping Sweden marking his fourth homeland visit since returning home a year ago after a two year term. He anticipates feeling as at home in Falkoping as in Elgin, at Rodestinsgatan No 6.
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John T. Anderson
Falkoping
Sweden
Mr. Anderson
Elgin
Rodestinsgatan No
Red Stone Road
Medical Meeting Attended by Doctors from Four Cities
Dr H H Wolf of Elgin Dr U L Carr of Clermont and Dr H P Moen of West Union attended a district medical meeting and dinner at Strawberry Point Several papers were read including Dr Wolf's on Diseases of the Heart.
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H. H. Wolf
Elgin
UL. L Carr
Clermont
H. P. Moen
West Union
Strawberry Point
Wolf
Lodwick Heads State Agents Association
B W Lodwick, Fayette county farm bureau agent, was elected president of the Town County Agents Association at its annual meeting last week in Ames. Mr and Mrs C B Schori hosted Fayette chapter P T A members and their husbands for a seven o clock dinner at their home Monday evening. The entertainment featured Mrs Margaret Jayne Collett reading The House Beautiful by Chaning Pollock.
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B. W. Lodwick
Fayette County
C. B. Schori
Fayette
Margaret Jayne Collett
Chanining Pollock
Halloween Night Warms Quiet Town With Minor Pranks
Hallowe eners were quiet this year with little damage around town aside from back yard plumbing vandalism and a few early morning pranks. Children roamed from five o clock, roughing up a few old cars and taking loose items before ending the night. Window soapers were active as usual.
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Hallowe’eners
Bandit Slugs and Robs Woman Near Clermont
Mrs Woneta Belknap of Omaha Nebraska was slugged and robbed on primary 18 near Clermont. A bandit jumped on her car turned off the switch and struck her, then took about 27.50 from her purse before escaping. She was revived at Clermont and later taken to Postville. Police found no trace of the young heavyset bandit who drove an old car.
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Woneta Belknap
Omaha
Nebraska
Clermont
Fayette County High School Football Leads County Standings
Fayette high school remains unbeaten after a 25 to 13 win over Clermont. With four wins and no losses, Fayette claims the top spot in the county standings, while nearby results show Elgin losing 58 to 0 to Maynard and Arlington facing an outside opponent. Upcoming games include Elgin at Wadena, Elkader at Clermont, Fayette at West Union, and Arlington at Manchester.
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Fayette High
Clermont
Fayette
Priar
Wanes Opched
Elgin
Maynard
Arlington
Oelwein
Wadena
Elkader
West Union
Manchester
Elgin Lodges Attend Masonic Fellowship Meeting
George and Herbert Falk Mel and Walter Kohler and Hans Winkler led Elgin’s delegation to the Masonic fellowship meeting in Farmersburg last Friday. Atty W H Antes of West Union spoke well and lodges enjoyed the evening. The association’s November meeting will be in Elgin as a special Thanksgiving session, date tentatively set for November 28.
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George
Herbert Falk
Mel
Walter Kohler
Hans Winkler
Elgin
Farmersburg
Atty. W. H. Antes
West Union
State fixes rate on truck freight for Iowa carriers
The state board of railroad commissioners set a new mileage rate for less than truck load shipments. Minimum rate for household furniture is $1.50 with a 100 pound rate from 48 cents for 15 miles to 7.75 dollars for 600. A hearing on insurers for motor carriers is scheduled for November 7. Proposal would require bus insurance from 5,000 per individual to 20,000 50,000 total damages.
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Iowa
Keiser Couple, Louise Schori Visit Aplington Hosts
Mr and Mrs Hans Keiser and Louise Schori departed Wednesday for Aplington to spend about a week at the home of Mr and Mrs C L Huisinga.
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Hans Keiser
Louise Schori
Aplington
C. L. Huisinga
Evangelistic Services Continued One Week
Revival services in Elgin Baptist Church under Rev I C Peterson and Gus Scott have been extended for a final week ending Sunday. Crowds near six hundred attended last week with overflow into the basement and high school gym. A large choir and fine orchestra accompanied nightly sessions. Daily prayer services and a youth group meet at 7:80 each evening as townsfolk travel from miles around to participate. Thursday and Friday sermons focus on What of the Night and How Shall We Escape prior to Sunday notices.
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Elgin Baptist Church
I C. Peterson
First Baptist Church of
Mt. Pleasant
Gus Scott
Fairfield
Baptist Church
Scoves
Matthew Zurbriggen
Elgin
Clarmont
T Jaymen
The
The Helpful Spirit Still Prevails
About a year ago Jacob Kurth lost nearly all his belongings and recently his cow. Neighbors promptly raised funds to buy him another cow, easing household expenses. The Earths and all helpers express deep gratitude for the united neighborhood effort and commend the donors and committee.
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Jacob Kurth
Becker Renews Elgin Barber Shop Move
H. Vt. Becker, long time operator in the Grimm and Hellum building, rented the Wm E Baumgartner shop and moved yesterday the first of November. The combining of two shops leaves Elgin with two barber shops. two months ago there were four.
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H. VT. Becker
Grimm & Hellum
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Elgin
Elgin M. E. Ladies Aids Plan Divisional Meetings
The Elgin M. E. Ladies Aid Society divides for meetings on Thursday November 9 at four homes. First division hosts Mrs H D Yack second division Mrs Walter Follett third division Mrs C B Schori and fourth division Mrs Gordon Mosby. Plan to attend. Mrs John Lyford and daughter Joan visited New Hampton starting Monday bringing along Mrs Lulu Schmid.
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Elgin M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
H. D. Yack
Walter Follett
C. B. Schori
Gordon Mosby
John Lyford
Joan
New Hampton
Lulu Schmid
Lyford
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Os Eo
Echo
Ade
Legionaires Attention
Gehring—Howard
Legion and Auxiliary Support
Lodwick
ASSN
Hallowe'en
Fayette County High School
F. Becker
Ladies’ Aid Meetings
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