Will Rogers Memorial Fund moves forward in Iowa
Iowa joins other states to back the Will Rogers Memorial Fund with a statewide committee led by George Yates. About sixty prominent Iowa citizens will serve on committees to seek contributions from many people, while the state courts push ahead with a lean docket.
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Towa
Will Rogers
George Yates
Iowa Commission
Herring
Yates
Addas
National Commission
Three Sales in Three Consecutive Days
The Echo notes three closing out sales across November. Homer Dill of Sheep Ranch south of Elgin sells personal property on November 12 before moving to West Elgin to buy the Engebretson property. Rose McMillan plans a sale November 13 after renting her farm. Charles Anderson north of Clermont schedules a closing out sale November 14 with plans undisclosed.
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The
Echo
Homer Dill
Elgin
Dill
West Elgin
Engebretson
Mr. Anderson
Armistice Day Program by Elgin Post American Legion
The Elgin Post American Legion will observe Armistice Day at 11:00 a.m. in the Elgin school auditorium with pupils in attendance. The program includes a call to order, color advancement, a silent prayer for departed comrades, Constitution preamble, roll of honor, music by the High School Band, speaker Attorney Paul Smith of Independence, retiring of colors, closing prayer, and benediction. Stores will be closed during the game and morning program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion
Elgin
Elgin Post
American Legion
America
Bend
J. J. Snyder
Death notice for former Elgin resident Ehrlich family
Rose Garber received a letter from Mrs. F D Lawrence of Portland Ore announcing the death of Mrs L Ehrlich. She died at her son Louis's home in Portland in August, nearing eighty. The Ehrlich family once lived in Elgin and their mill ownership passed to Schori and Weibel. Mr Ehrlich’s health was recently poor after a cerebral hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Garber
F. D. Lawrence
S. W. Buena’ Vista Drive
Portland
Ore
L. Ehrlich
Ehrlich
Louis
Elgin
Rudy Moser
Schori & Weibel
County to survey Elgin Gunder road before letting contract
Grayton county officials announced that the Elgin Gunder road contract has not been let. County engineer Hoover says a preliminary survey and cost estimate is being prepared for highway officials before any contract is awarded. Residents along the road await the improvement with anticipation.
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Grayton County
Elgin-Gunder Road
Hoover
Farm for rent draws inquiries in Elgin Clermont area
The Echo notes increasing rental demand for farms around Elgin and Clermont with last week’s advertisement drawing over a dozen inquiries. Few farms remain available for rent in the territory, signaling tight supply and heightened renter interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aparce
Echo Carri An
Elgin
Clermont
Elgin Chapter Meeting Set For November 13
The Elgin Chapter 0. EB 8 will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday evening November 13 at 8 o'clock sharp. Good attendance is desired.
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Elgin
Reception Honoring Cong Biermann at Winneshiek Hotel
R W Muehlenthaler Samuel and Gordon Mosby Max Thoma and R de Crider attended a welcome home reception for Congressman and Mrs Fred Biermann at Decorah's Winneshiek hotel Monday evening. Nearly 250 guests heard talks by Congressman Biermann, Congressman Jacobson of Clinton, Theo Wold of Northwestern National Bank, and Ben Bear of Decorah with Mayor Baker as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Samuel and
Gordon Mosby
Max Thoma
R. de Crider
Cong
Fred Biermann
Winneshiek
Cong. Jacobson
Clinton
Second District
Theo, Wold
Northwestern Nat'l Bank
Minneapolis
Ben Bear
Decorah
Baker
Subset of Fayette County Union and Echo Subscribers Urged to Pay
The Fayette County Union asks subscribers, echoed by Echo, to settle arrears from the depression years. Some Echo subscribers have already paid and thanked the papers for waiting. The appeal requests cooperation to settle accounts in full or in part, noting some have already responded.
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Fayette County Union
Echo
Farm Bureau Election Set for November Meeting
The annual Farm Bureau selection will be held Wednesday evening November 13 at eight o'clock in the Elgin high school auditorium. The bureau plans a general interest program and will have a speaker yet to be chosen. Every member is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bioy
Touneéa
Elgin High School
Total Bureau
Arlington banker to discuss banking law at Fayette meeting
Hoyt Young of Arlington will discuss the new banking law at the Junior Farm Bureau meeting in Fayette on November 18. The event invites all county youths aged 18 to 30 to attend, noting that life, despite its drawbacks, remains a splendid adventure.
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Hoyt Young
Arlington
Farm Bureau
Fayette
County Husking Contest Winner Named in County
Kyle Gertzenberger of Jefferson township won the county corn husking contest last week, husking 1799 pounds in 80 minutes. A dozen contestants competed, including Ed Medberry of Illyria, Aug Schraeder of Elgin, and Al Fram of Wadena from the area, with about a thousand spectators attending. The freshman student attends U S A.
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Kyle Gertzenberger
Jefferson Township
Ed Medberry
Illyria
Aug. Schraeder
Elgin
al Fram
Wadena
Meyer estate expands land holdings in Cheery Valley Highland Elgin
Ernest Meyer, administrator of the Meyer estate, has purchased three large farms in the vicinity. The Meyer homestead in Cheery Valley, the former Robert Peters farm in Highland, and the former A S Houg farm east of Elgin on the Gunder road were acquired from the heirs of Celia Meyer. Ownership will pass to the named buyers next year.
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Ernest Meyer
Meyer
Celia Meyer
Cheery Valley
Robert Peters
Highland
A. S. Houg
Elgin
Gunder Road
Martin Wenger
Guernsey Smith
Peters
Kenneth Mark
Houg
Franchise elections carried in Elgin and Clermont towns
Franchises approved in two towns on a cold day with a lopsided vote. Elgin recorded 71 for and 7 against while Clermont tallied 146 for and 17 against. Voters show strong support for continuing business arrangements with the Central States.
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Elgin
Clermont
Music Demonstration at Elgin High School Gym
Waterloo dealers Shanks and Adama will bring a representative to Elgin high school gym Thursday November 14 to explain the history and makeup of band instruments and present a brief music program. Public urged to attend as an unusual treat with additional announcements to follow.
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Shanks & Adama
Waterloo
Elgin High School
Lerch Buys Knudtson Farm Near Elgin
Ern Lerch has purchased the Olayus Knudtson farm located about six miles east of Elgin near the Turkey River bridge. The 200 acre property includes good bottom land and fair buildings, which Lerch plans to improve, forecasting a nice place under his ownership.
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Ern Lerch
Olayus Knudtson
Turkey River Bridge
Elgin
Mr. Lerch
Here Comes the Band at Princess Theatre Riot of Fun
Shows at the Princess Theatre feature Here Comes the Band with Ted Healy Nat Pendleton and Ted Lewis. Marion Davies Dick Powell and a strong cast perform Page Miss Glory opening Sunday through Thursday. Frederick March Greta Garbo star in Anna Karenina with Freddie Bartholomew as a key youth.
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Ted Healy
Nat Pendelton
Ted Lewis
Marion Davies
Dick Powell
Page
Miss Glory
Frederick March
Greta Garbo
Anna Karenina
Freddie Bartholomew
Congress Biermann speech set for West Union Tuesday
Congressman Fred Biermann is slated to speak at the West Union assembly room of the courthouse next Tuesday evening. A county wide meeting invites all residents. The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will hold a picnic supper at the town hall on November 11 starting at 6 30 with attendees asked to bring sandwiches covered dish and their own dishes. A Carnival and Minstrel show is planned at the Elgin schoolhouse Friday evening in November.
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Feme Marquette
Lows
Marquette
Fred Biermann
Court House
West Union
Navy
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Busy Week End for Elgin High
Elgin high schedule centers on a big carnival in the Elgin schools this weekend. The Minstrel Show opens at 8:15 in the gym with a long cast list and a bustling carnival layout afterward featuring Bingo, Pitch Penny, fortune telling, beauty parlor, and snack stands run by football boys among others. Evening athletic events include wrestling and boxing exhibitions with a main boxing feature between Ellen Stillman and Elaine Zurbriggen. Last Friday Elgin defeated Wadena 19 to 0 in a fr at game, with Gruver and Weibel scoring and Elgin’s Pep Club active.
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Elgin
Roberts
Harold Weibel
Dale Pattergon
Clarence Doty
Lyle Krueger
Gerald Shaffer
Robert Kohler
Darkles
Thomas Powell
Robert Robbins
Arvey Berg
Frederick Schupbach
Roland Gruger
Leon Jacobs
Virtus Yack
Earl Meyer
Mildred Buttikofer
Mary Baechler
Gladya Hanada
Tane
Fahey
Donna Wenger
Lois Dean
Evelyn Dennler
Louise Maria Baumgartner
Marian Lehman
Alma Hanson
Eva Mae Frieden
Thomas Shaffer
Tuffy” Bennett
Junior Schupbach
Gerry Shaffer
Bob Kerr
Ellen Stillman
Elaine Zurbriggen
J. N. Shaffer
Forest Moore
Gerald Heck
Dean DeSart
Bob Robbins
Thomas Kerr
Betty Wanger
Mildred Butikefey
Elgin High
Wadena High
Gruver
Weibel
Wadena
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Towa State
Ripley
Jack Pershing
Red Cross Rocater
American Red Cross Fund
Iowa State Historical Building
Des Moines
Jonea
Red Cross
Lea
Jones
Jack
Pershing
Iowa
Audubon
Pukwana
S. D
Chamberlain
New York
Iowa Produce Concern
Devorah Produce Co
Iowa Supreme Court
Kintzinger
Biermanns
Benefit of
Knudtson Farm
Princess Theatre
Cong. Biermann
Legion and Auxiliary Notice
Elgin School
Beko
S—Lewis and Clark
Columbia River
United States Army
Sedan
G—American Legion
Berlon
Berlin
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