Legion Announces Armistice Program For Armistice Day observance
The American Legion post and Legion Auxiliary will sponsor Armistice Day on Monday at 10 30 a m in the high school auditorium. The 20th anniversary of the Armistice signing marks a legal holiday this year with official government recognition. The program includes presentation of colors, a commander’s address by W P Kohls, music by the Elgin Concert Band, a silent memory invocation by Rev J C Warton, vocal music by the American Legion Auxiliary Trio, an address by Rev Fr Paul Lavalette of Rockford Iowa, a violin duet Betty Lou Crowell and Lula Francisco, and the Star Spangled Banner led by the band. Fr Lavalette, a La Fayette county native and former district chaplain, is a noted Iowa Legionaire.
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American Legion Post and Legion Auxiliary
W. P. Kohls
Elgin
J. C. Warton
American Legion Auxiliary
Ern Bauder
Earl Kiple
Carl Torkelson
Paul Lavalette
Rockford
Iowa
Betty Lou Crowell
Lavalette
la Fayette County
Legionaire
Armistice Day Proclamation Issued By Elgin Mayor
Mayor A M Weibel proclaims November 11 1938 Armistice Day in Elgin Iowa urging citizens schools churches and civic groups to observe the day by honoring departed soldiers and displaying national colors on public buildings and at homes and businesses. The notice states observance duties and requests color display on Friday November 11 1938.
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Elgin
American Legion
A. M. Weibel
Warns of Scarlet Fever in State Health Update
The state health department notes a slight rise in scarlet fever cases since September. Scarlet fever can be serious even in mild forms due to possible secondary septic complications and typically begins with sore throat fever and vomiting.
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SG1
State Health Department
Sabant
Stores to Close Armistice Day in Elgin
Elgin stores signaled to close from 10 a m to 2 p m on Armistice Day with near full participation after a Tuesday circulating paper. Marion Dorcas Society to serve a chicken dinner at the church parlors Sunday November 6 starting at 11 30 a m with 10 cent meals.
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Elgin
Mar‘ion Dorcas Society
Medical description of head injury and swelling
The passage explains how a brief knock to the head causes the brain to surge blood locally, distending vessels. It notes that injury leads to leakage of blood cells and fluids through vessel walls, creating a congestion and a visible skin bump.
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Western Newspaper Union
Start Crushing Gravel for Road East of Elgin
Paul Neumann, a Sumner road contractor, began crushing gravel at the Alfred Jacob farm Monday for a one and a quarter mile stretch east of Elgin to the county line. The pit is new, yielding a gravel mix with large rock. Trucks have started hauling surfacing material, and the road will be surfaced single width not yet given a permanent grade.
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Paul Neumann
Sumner
Alfred Jacob Farm
Elgin
Jacob Farm
Gin
Jacob
Parents Day at Upper Iowa University Nov 11
Upper Iowa University will hold its annual Parents Day Friday November 11 Invitations are being sent to all parents and guardians of students Registration will begin at 930 am A fine arts program with an address by President Smith greets guests Luncheon is served at noon In the afternoon Wartburg visits Upper Iowa football game fosters campus ties and acquainting parents with campus life
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Upper Iowa University
Smith
Wartburg
Upper Iowa
Corn husking challenge between Oscar Johnson and L Dennler
Oscar Johnson challenges winner L Dennler to a Fayette county corn husking contest on Saturday November 12 if possible. One party selects the field and the other the strip with farm bureau officials and the public as observers. Signed Oscar Jolingon.
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Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Sigied
Oscar Jolingon
Jack Fallows Buys Avalon Theatre at West Union
Jack Fallows formerly a clothing salesman has purchased the Avalon Theatre from Harry Pace and took possession on Tuesday November 1. Fallows previously managed the theatre years ago before joining the clothing trade. Mr and Mrs Carl Fox of Fayette were visitors in the C B Shori home Sunday evening.
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Jack Fallows
Avalon Theatre
West Union
Harry Pace
Mr. Fallows
Carl Fox
Fayette
Teachers Attend Iowa State Convention in Des Moines
All Elgin teachers will attend the Iowa Teachers' convention in Des Moines this Thursday through Saturday. Supt. D. R. Roberts will represent the Fayette County Schoolmasters' Club as official spokesperson for the group.
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Elgin
Iowa Teachers’ Convention
Des Moines
Supt
D. R. Roberts
Fayette County
Strauch Waters Nuptials at St Peter's Clermont
Miss Kathryn J Strauch of Elgin and Paul B Waters of Postville wed in a single ring ceremony at St Peter's Catholic church Clermont Rev F Leo O Connell officiated The ceremony featured music by Mrs Ernest Bauder on organ with Mae Crowe The newlyweds plan a home near Postville after a November 15 return from a trip to Chicago and Champaign Illinois
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Kathryn J. Strauch
Elgin
Paul B. Waters
Postville
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Clermont
F. Leo O'Connell
Ernest Bauder
Mae Crowe
Franz Schubert
Mozart
Margaret Strauch
Robert James Waters
Waters
R. P. Strauch
Echo
Spn
Te R. B. Waters
Chicago
Champaign
Elgin Cream Routes to Be Let November Seventeen
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company will let twelve cream routes for one year beginning January 1 1939 to the lowest responsible bidders. Sealed bids must reach the board by noon November 17 1938 and routes set at 1 pm that day. Haulers must move four times weekly or every other day in the hot season as requested by the buttermaker. bids may be rejected. For details contact the president secretary or buttermaker. Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. 10 ll Fleet Frieden, Secy.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Fleet Frieden
Sec'y
Young Republicans Dance at West Union
An estimated crowd of seven hundred attended a Young Republicans dance at the West Union park pavilion Saturday evening. Fayette county candidates were introduced from the platform but no speeches were given. This was the last county event before the campaign, with many planning to attend fairs in other counties later this week. Mrs. Cassie Conner, who entered the Rochester clinic days ago, is now at St. Mary's hospital in room 453 with no decision yet on her case. Mrs. N. M. Fritz received a letter from Mrs. A. G. Gruver of Cedar Rapids stating she was leaving for Long Beach California for the winter via the Zephyr.
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Park Pavilion
West Union
Fayette County
Cassie Conner
Rochester
St. Mary's Hospital
N. M. Fritz
A. G. Gruver
Cedar Rapids
Long Beach
Calif
Zephyr
Friend Sentenced to Anamosa for Eight Years
Howard Friend, 21, of Charles City, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Fayette county district court. He received eight years at Anamosa reformatory and a $1000 fine. The sentence followed an auto crash near Elgin that killed Lawrence Howard, 28, and Floyd Howard, 20, with a coroner's jury faulting lead for intoxication.
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Howard Friend
Charles City
Eichendorf
Fayette County
Anamosa Reformatory
Elgin
Luchsinger Bridge
Mel Kohler
H. WeFalb
F. D. ‘Welch
Elgin-Fayette Road Surfacing Boosts Local Support
Farmers east of Elgin welcome Fayette county road surfacing. When urged, supervisors acted quickly to provide a permanent grade and the surfacing is now underway. Elgin residents applaud prompt action aligning with eastern farmers’ wishes.
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Elgin
Fayette County
Democrats to Rally at Elgin Opera House
Democrats of Pleasant Valley and Marion townships rally at Elgin opera house Saturday evening. The program begins at eight with Dr. C. L. Crider of Elkader as speaker, followed by music from Elgin's Little German Band and a free dance. Sponsored by All Party Farm Committee.
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Pleasant Valley
Marion
Elgin Opera House
C. L. Crider
Elkader
R. A. Crider
Elgin
All Party Farm Committee
Major Measles Epidemic Predicted by State Dept
The Iowa state department of health forecasts a major measles epidemic starting by year’s end and rising through November to a peak in April. The report notes case reporting will climb as the outbreak develops, with the main impact in the state.
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State Dept
Iowa
State Department of Health
Interesting Lecture at Fellowship Meeting
Rev. DeF. Fisher of West Union gave a lecture at the Masonic Fellowship meeting last Friday evening. About sixty Masons attended enjoying Elgin's German Band selections before Fisher discussed the German war situation and shared a few new ideas for reflection. He was born near Europe’s war center and spoke with firsthand understanding.
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Def. Fisher
West Union
Masonic Fellowship
Elgin
Def Fisher
Europe
War Center
Mrs Howard Returns From Hospital After Funeral
Grace Howard was released from West Union hospital on Friday and attended her husband's funeral the next day. She suffered a forehead cut needing stitches and injuries to a finger and both knees. Her brother in law Happy Howard, fourth car occupant, had minor injuries and returned to work at Max Medberry farm, stepping into his brother’s duties temporarily.
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Grace Howard
West Union Hospital
Happy” Howard
Max Medberry Farm
Entertain for Kathryn Strauch by Postville hosts
Mrs. Wm. Ewing of Postville Frieda Miller of West Union and Mrs. Lyle Light hosted a gathering Thursday evening honoring Kathryn Strauch who wed October 31st. Relatives and friends played games with prizes to Miss Crowe and Mrs. L. O. Koevenig of Postville. The honoree opened gifts and refreshments followed.
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Wm. Ewing
Postville
Frieda Miller
West Union
Lyle Light
Kathryn Strauch
Miss Crowe
L. O. Koevenig
Alfred Imhof Leaves Today for New Home
Alfred Imhof from Peoria TfL arrives after two weeks and plans to move the rest of his household effects on Thursday. He is employed as a landscape gardener and finds the work a good fit. A sale of his household goods Saturday drew fair prices for nearly all items offered.
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Alfred Imhof
Peoria
Tfl
Imhof
O. E. S. Meeting Set for Next Wednesday Evening
A meeting of the O. E. S. chapter is scheduled for Wednesday evening November 9. Reports from the Grand Chapter will be read during the session.
Echo Sees It All It Says
A brief echo note claims a sighting or event reported by locals, word of mouth, and a small town vibe. It references community chatter and everyday happenings captured in the Echo.
Hallowe'en Play Draws Large Crowd
Adolph Lehman received a telegram Tuesday evening stating that Arthur Stoehr would undergo an operation early Wednesday morning. No further details had reached press time.
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Adolph Lehman
Arthur Stoehr
G O P Rallies This Week Across Six Counties
Three Republican rallies draw local interest with speakers Bert B. Hickenlooper George Wilson H O Talle and Mrs James Cassidy. Parades in Oelwein Luther College gym West Union feature bands decorated cars and a free lunch after the event James I Dolliver headlines final rally details and party sponsors include the Service League and county organizations.
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Oelwein
Legion Hall
Bert B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Luther College
George Wilson
H. O. Talle
James Cassidy
Waukon
American Legion
Woman's Club
Service League
Kraschel Delivers Testy Rally Across Democratic Attendees
A large crowd packed the Oelwein rally Monday evening as Kraschel and Fred Biermann spoke, with Kraschel taking shots at the Oelwein Register editor Hay Lucas. The meeting opened with a dinner and closed with a dance featuring the Elgin German Band, leaving the winner undecided.
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Oelwein
Fred Biermann
Nels Kraschel
Oelwein Register
Hay Lucas
Elgin
Phillips Return to Former Home Amid Transfers
Mr and Mrs J S Phillips moved yesterday to their former home east of the depot vacated by Mr and Mrs S K Langsdale who bought the Imhoff residence and moved in earlier this week. Mr and Mrs Donald Gilson have purchased the Phillips residence and plan to move in today.
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J. S. Phillips
S. K. Langsdale
Imhof
Donald Gilson
Phillips
Pleasant Valley Assessor Candidate Seeks Vote in November
Notice to Pleasant Valley voters announces Frank W. Lyon independent candidate for Assessor of Pleasant Valley township. Lyon cites 12 years as former assessor and asks for votes on November 8. Also mentions Irvin Etter Colleen of Janesville Wis visiting Mrs. Frieda Etter.
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Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley Township
Frank W. Lyon
Irvin Etter
Colleen
Janesville, Wis
Frieda Etter
Hobgoblin House Halloween Play Impresses Crowd at High School
The Hallowe'en mystery farce Hobgoblin House played by a strong cast at the high school auditorium drew a large Friday crowd. Robert Howard as Darius Krupp, Priscilla Carter by Margaret Crider and Jill Carter by Ethel Boyle led the lively production with supporting turns by William Haas Eugene Habeger and Betty Elcema. The cast and Miss Wegner as coach earned compliments for the performance and Bessie Grimm served as stage manager.
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Hobgoblin House
High Seliiol Players
Tate
Horace Hobgood
Ozark Foothills
Darius Krupp
Hobgoblin
Robert Howard
Priscilla Carter
Wargaret Crider
Kathleen Steely
Ethel Boyle
Murnan
Jill Carter
Frank Harlow
Maran
Jack Loring
Jill
William Haas
Eugene Habeger
Robert Wenger
James Hermen
Bill Wilkins
Lula Francisco
Betty Crowell
Helen Wegner
Ruth Reed
Sheldon Kohls
James Christ
Alfred Jacob
Miss Wegner
Bessie Grimm
Hawkeye shuts out Elgin 19 to 0 in season finale
Hawkeye defeated Elgin 19 to 0 in the final game of the season. The halftime score was 0 to 0. Elgin tied with Clermont for second place in the conference with four defeats, two victories, and one tie. Teachers will attend a state meeting in Des Moines Thursday and Friday, granting Elgin pupils a two day vacation.
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Elgin
Hawkeye
Clermont
Des Moines
Elgin School
Grammar Room Seventh Grade Study Continues
Seventh grade pupils continue their grammar lessons in class as exercises extend to the next page. Focus remains on sentence structure parts of speech and practical usage with daily practice and review.
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Legion
Fr. Lavalette
Edward Finch
Upper Town
Oscar Johnson
L. Dennler
Strauch
Young Republicans
Ballot
Friend
Anamosa
Earl Eaton
Bruce Earl
Eaton
Martha Reuaser
O. E.S. Meeting
Hallowe’en
Kraschel
Alia Arora
Mexico City
Harlan P. Halsey
Bomn
Little Rock
Arkansas
Dickinson
England
Cal, Fletcher
France
Herverd College
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