Elgin School Gym Remodeling by Legion Volunteers
Elgin's school gym undergoes major changes this week funded and built by the Elgin Legion Post. Work crews from the Legion reduce balcony seating for better viewing, move the playing floor, add bleachers, and install a pipe railing to improve safety and sightlines. The project aims to increase seating and ensure every seat has a good basketball view while the Legion calls it a worthwhile community effort backed by Commander M. J. Blockhus and Adjutant B. J. Baumgartner.
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Elgin
Elgin Legion Post
Legion
Nhw
M. J. Blockhus
B. J. Baumgartner
Home Economics
Des Moines
Hallowe'en
Fellowship Meeting Draws Sixty Attend In Elgin
About sixty members attended the Masonic Fellowship meeting in Elgin last Friday evening, a typical turnout. Rev. Thos. Shaffer of Manchester spoke, followed by Elgin’s brass quartet performing and lunch. Members came from Gainesville, Elkader, Postville, Farmersburg, Clermont, McGregor, and Elgin. Ousia n, Monona and Guttenberg were not represented.
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Masonic Fellowship
Thos. Shaffer
Manchester
Elgin
Gaineville
Elkader
Postville
Farmersburg
Clermont
McGregor
Ousian
Monona
Guttenberg
Hallowe'en Quiet in Elgin as Vandalism Lapses
Hallowe'en in Elgin passed quietly with minor mischief and little damage. Cars were marked with school crayons, notably a bright Buick owned by Pat Langsdale. The note urges offenders to apologize and avoid further paint damage, while some outdoor baths and a window were tampered with.
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Elgin
Hallowe'en
Pat” Langsdale
Marka
Fayette county Sunday School Institute schedule
The leadership training department of the Fayette county Sunday school convention will hold sessions at West Union churches on November 8 9 12 16 18. Dean Rev Paul F Zoschke leads instructors Mrs G L Hackett Rev C Dani Bogg ie Rev C L Oelfke and Rev 8 V Curnock. Courses include Home and Church Working Together for the Christian Nurture of Children Worship Experience Teachings of Jesus Understanding Ourselves. Registration is 60c. Sessions run 7 30 to 9 30 p m.
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Fayette County
West Union
Paul F. Zoschke
G. L. Hackett
C. Dani Boggie
C. L. Oelfke
8. V. Curnock
Jesus
Elgin OES to Observe Past Matrons and Patrons Night
At the next regular meeting on Wednesday November 10 the Elgin Chapter O E S will honor past matrons and patrons. All members urged to attend. A 630 dinner will be served to members and husbands. Bring covered dish and own dishes and silver. Meeting starts promptly at 8.
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Elgin Chapter O. E. S
Estate Sale Near Gunder This Saturday at Auction
Clarence Nelson administrator of the Mrs Carrie Nelon estate will auction the farm and personal property at a public sale Saturday. Orvin Thompson is the auctioneer. The farm lies about 2 miles south of Gunder. A list of property is in this week's Echo.
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Clarence Nelson
Carrie Nelon
Orvin Thompson
Gunder
Echo
Death of Mrs. I N Conner at 81 in Clermont
Mrs Isaac Conner died at her daughter Mrs Ralph Triem home in Clermont on Wednesday morning at age eighty one. No funeral arrangements were set at press time. A life sketch is planned for publication next week.
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Isaac Conner
Ralph Triem
Clermont
Furniture Dealers and Undertakers Meet in Fayette County
C Muehlethaler and his sons hosted about twelve Fayette County furniture dealers and undertakers at Elgin Furniture Store blaming a six thirty dinner at the hotel. The evening included business session and shop talk.
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C. Muehlethaler
Elgin Furniture Store
Ers and Undertakers
Fayette County
Two Tie for First In Butter Contest
Butter contest at the Calhoun creamery in Churchtown saw Elliott Nelson of Luana and Louis Lehman of Elgin tied for first with 93 points. Nels Larson Decorah and Ben Gulsvig Monona with 92 and Gordon Junker Clermont tied 92, Milton Wild and Gordon Junker tied in the eyemens contest. A post dinner program at the Congregational church had William Thompson Calhoun creamery president as toastmaster.
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Elliott Nelson
Luana
Louis Lehman
Elgin
Nels Larson
Decorah
Ben Gulsvig
Monona
Gordon Junker
Clermont
Jodo Eymen
Milton Wild
G Don Junker
Congregational Church
William Thompson
Calhoun Creamery
Two Suits Seek 20 000 Over Auto Crash Injuries
West Union residents Mrs. C. Sanda and Mrs. C. H. Williamson sue the estate of Edna Burling and her husband W. H. Burling for nearly 20,000 under the Town auto guest statute. They allege permanent injuries from the April 2 accident near Maynard that fatally injured Mrs. Burling. Actions set for the November term of Allamakee County court.
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C. ©. Sanda
C. H. Williamson
West Union
Edna Burling
Postville
W. H. Burling
Maynard
Burling
Sands
Williamson
Allamakee County
Progress Club meets at Edna Hunsberger's home
Edna Hunsberger hosted the Progress Club Monday evening with thirteen members and one guest Florence Bisbing present. Helen Wegner reviewed Bread and Wine by Ignazio Silone and Italy as the studied country. Betty Kohler is to host on November 16.
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Edna Hunsberger
Progress Club
Helen Wegner
Ignazio Silone
Italy
Florence Bisbing
Betty Kohler
Fayette Bond Vote Defeated For School Gym Plans
Fayette voters rejected a 65 000 bond issue on Saturday to fund a high school gymnasium and four new grade school buildings. The tally was 235 in favor and 316 against. A parallel proposal was defeated two years prior.
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Fayette
Pancake Supper Planned by M E Ladies Aid Society
The third division of the M E Ladies Aid Society will host a pancake supper Saturday evening starting at 5 o'clock and serving until finished. Home made sausage hot syrup and butter accompany the cakes, price 2fe for all.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Farm Coop men boast big hog load to Chicago
The Farm Coop boys describe a single shipment of 81 hogs to Chicago averaging 280 pounds each, totaling over nine tons. Emma and Mary Meyer of Elkader visited with their cousin Mabel Holzer Sunday afternoon.
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Chicago
Emma and
Mary Meyer
Elkader
Mabel Holzer
Vern Nutting Dies From Monoxide Gas Accident
Vern Nutting age 44 was found dead Monday morning in the garage of his parents home east of Brainard after being overcome by monoxide while repairing a car. Authorities called it accidental death. He leaves four siblings in the area and two sisters in Clermont and National City California. Born near Brainard he spent most of his life here, served in the 847th field artillery overseas, and returned home. Funeral set for Brainard Baptist church at 2 pm with Rev J B Snyder officiating. burial in West Union cemetery.
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Vern Nutting
Sidney Nutting
Brainard
Hugene
West Union Cemetery
No Open Pheasant Season This Year in Iowa
Iowa hunters will not be allowed to shoot pheasants this fall as the conservation commission cancels the scheduled open season for pheasants from November 12 to 14. The panel based its decision on a county census showing bird populations are scarce, despite permitting quail hunting as planned under the state law. Fayette county had been listed among open counties but remains affected by the ban.
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
The
Conservation Commission
Fayette County
We Have Troubles Too The Echo Force Printing Delay
The Echo force faced printer problems for about a week due to a bucking Linotype caused by thermostat trouble. Oshel of the Oelwein Register traced the issue, a new thermostat was installed Tuesday, and printing has run smoother since. Delays in promised deliveries were due to the fault.
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Oshel
Oelwein Register
Fire at Dummermuth farm put out by search party
A timber fire found on the Herbert Dummermuth farm Sunday evening was controlled with help from several men. Authorities suspect a hunter used a fire to smoke out squirrels and failed to extinguish it properly. The incident ends without further harm. Elgin Furniture Store displays the General Electric touch tuning radio for 10 cents.
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Herbert Dummermuth
General Electric
Elgin
Old Age Pension Raised to 19.84 in Iowa
Over 43 thousand Iowans began receiving old age pension checks averaging 19.84 dollars each on November 1, rising from 14.90 dollars. The 1937 legislature funded 6.5 million dollars annually for pensions, matched by the federal government.
Towa Farm Prices Oct 15 1937 Corn Plunges. Hog and Egg Rates Mixed
Farm price data show corn dropping to 46 cents per bushel on Oct 15 1937 from 86 cents on Sept 15, lowest since May 1934. Hog prices fell to 9.70 dollars per cwt, chickens averaged 17.6 cents per pound, eggs 18.7 cents per dozen, and butterfat 37 cents per pound with slight monthly gains.
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Towa
Iowa
Prairie View Screened In Central West
A new feature film titled Prairie View directed by a Standard Oil company agent stars Robert Armstrong as Stan and Andy Clyde. The film, a full length talkie set among Mississippi Valley farms, will be shown at the Elgin Opera House on Tuesday evening Nov 16 and at Johnson's Hall Clermont on Friday evening Nov 12 with free admission for company agents and dealers. Clarence Schneider will present the screenings in Elgin and Clermont with local dealers assisting.
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Mississippi Valley
Standard Oil Company of Indians
Robert Armstrong
Stan
Andy Clyde
Hollywood
Clarence Schneider
Elgin
Clermont
Iowa and Minnesota Clash Set for Sellout Stadium Battle
Iowa and Minnesota prepare for their annual football showdown in Iowa City on Saturday. The game is expected to be closer than in recent years with forecasts of a near sellout and seats available for all fans who want to attend.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Iowa City
Elgin Community Club Meeting at Elgin Hotel
The Elgin Community Club will meet at the Elgin hotel next Monday evening November 8 at 6 30. Officers seek strong attendance from the business section to plan the holiday season.
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E. CG. C
Elgin Community Club
Elgin Hotel
Special Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set At Mrs Roberts Home
A special business meeting of the Legion Auxiliary will be held at the home of Mrs. D. R. Roberts on Monday evening, November 8. Officers urge all members to attend as several important matters require action.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
D. R. Roberts
Legion Expects Large Crowd on Armistice Day
The Elgin American Legion plans Armistice Day events with a 2:00 PM program at the opera house featuring local talent and a speech by Congressman Fred Biermann. A carnival, street sports, a 7:45 performance of the play 1918 and Now, a large dance, and martial music from multiple bands are scheduled, with free admission to the public.
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The
Elgin Post American Legion Hhas
Opera House
Fred Biermann
Big Used Car Sale Staged by Local Firm
Falk and Sons of Elgin launch their annual clearance sale of used cars this week. With new models up to 55 dollars per unit, used cars at 1937 prices offer a more attractive purchase. Listings are rated on page seven of this week's Echo. readers are urged to review them if in the market for a good used car.
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Falk & Sons of
Elgin
Attorney General Rules Driver License Stubs May Not Be Detached
Iowa AG office issues opinion that license stubs cannot be detached for city ordinance violations in motor vehicle cases. Legislation intended stubs detachments only for state law violations. AG was told some cities had detached stubs after ordinance convictions.
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Iowa
Attorney General’s Office
Attorney General’s
Attorney General's
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Walter Martin
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Hallowe’en
County. Sunday School Institute
E.S
I. N. Conner
Si Tak
Town Creamery Operators’ Association
Churchtown
Prairie View
New Picture
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