G. O. P. Sweep Across State District and County
Unofficial returns show Republicans winning most offices in the state with George A. Wilson defeating Governor Kraschel by about 50 000. Dickinson trails Gillette for US Senate. Biermann loses to Henry Talle in the fourth district as Fayette and neighboring counties swing Republican. Local county results favor Republicans with Wilson leading and Biermann gains in Fayette. Continued to last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown
Roosevelt
Dickinson
Gillette
George A. Wilson
Kraschel
Biermann
Henry
Tatle
Decorah
Talle
Fayette
Delaware
Buchanan
Floyd
Allamakee
Eichendorf and
Taylor
Fayette County
Wilson
sCong
Phil Meskel
Armistice Day Program at Rockford High School
The 10:45 a.m. Armistice Day service will be held in the high school auditorium. The program features Presentation of Colors, a Commander's Address by W. P. Kohis, Elgin Concert Band performances, an Invocation by Rev. J. C. Warton, vocal music by the American Legion Auxiliary Trio including Mrs. Ern Bauder, Mrs. Earl Kiple, and Mrs. Carl Torkelson, an address by Rev. Fr. Paul Lavalella, violin duets by Betty Lou Crowell and Lula Francisco, and the Star Spangled Banner performed by the band. Withdrawal of Colors concludes the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presentation of Colors
W. P. Kohis
Elgin
J. C. Warton
American Legion Auxiliary Trio
Ern Bauder
Earl Kiple
Carl ‘Torkelson
Paul Lavalella
Rockford, Iowa
Betty Lou Crowell
State's Farm Income Better Than in 1937
Iowa farm income through August was 6.8 percent above the first eight months of 1937, while overall state conditions in 1938 outpaced national trends. Professor Davies notes farm income held up despite declines in other lines and that Iowa's business drop this year was only 7 or 8 percent versus about 30 percent nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
George R. Davies
University of Iowa Business Research , Bureau
Iowa
Farewell Party For Walter German Family In Clermont
A farewell reception Sunday at the Alfred Baechler home in Clermont honored Mr. and Mrs. Walter German and their family before they relocate to Havelock North Carolina for a year with his father Jacob German. The program led by J F Miller included psalm reading songs duets readings and a blessing talk and closed with gifts and refreshments as about fifty relatives and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baechler
Clermont
Walter German
Havelock
North Carolina
Jacob German
J. F. Miller
Abe Habeger
F. C. Muehlethal
Harry and
Louis Johnson
Clarence Kohls
Margaret German
Karl Miller
Zoschke
Eli Habeger
Elgin Stores Set Armistice Day Closure
Elgin stores will close Friday during Armistice Day exercises from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure is per agreement and will start at ten and end at two in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Study Club Hosts Deep South Discussion
Mrs. L. L. Kiple hosted the Elgin Study Club at her home on Tuesday evening with a focus on the Deep South. Mrs. Kia Knudtson reviewed the topics Old Louisiana and ic, discussing regional history and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Kiple
Elgin
Deep South
Kia Knudtson
Louisiana
Helen Muehlethaler Chosen to Gamma Delta Kappa
Four Upper Iowa sophomores were honored as new Gamma Delta Kappa members, the campus honorary scholastic society for top scholars. Helen Muehlethaler of Elgin, daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Muehlethaler, is among the four chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Gamma Delta Kappa Sorority
Helen Muehlethaler
Elgin
F. C. Muehlethaler
California Here We Come Winter Travelers Head West
Early January departures carry several families and individuals toward California destinations. Mrs. Marie Heston travels by train to Los Angeles and may settle there, while Mrs. Holand and Mrs. Capper drive together toward the same city. Mr. and Mrs. Helms plan Long Beach stays through winter, with Mr. and Mrs. Clive Helms in charge at the farm. The Capper couple also plan a five week California trip visiting relatives as work starts anew. They leave by car and head via Topeka before the train for Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egin
California
Marie Heston
Nella Capper
Anna Boland
Heston
Los Angeles
Holand
Capper
H. W. Helms
Long Beach
Clive Helms
Chas
Alky Runners Still Active In Midwest
Federal agents arrested two men near Dyersville last Saturday morning after finding 60 gallons of alcohol in their car. They claimed the beverage was canned sorghum from Rockford Tl. The Strawberry Point men, with prior records, face car seizure and fines. Agents say running alcohol remains profitable with Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin areas reportedly producing about 1000 gallons weekly.
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Dyers Ville
Rockford
Internal Revenue Department
Strawberry Point
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Unwelcome Snow Delays Fall Harvest Across Iowa
A general snow moved through north and central Iowa Sunday afternoon into Monday, leaving icy highways and numerous auto accidents. Temperatures hovered near freezing as much of the snow melted quickly, delaying corn harvest which was only about half finished. Farmers were unhappy but expected at least some fair weather before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Becker on University Theatre Board
Joe Becker of Elgin a senior in liberal arts at the University of Iowa is among eight undergraduates and eight graduates elected to the university theatre board of governors by fellow students. The 16 chosen from 40 nominations will oversee student theatre affairs for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Becker
Elgin
H. F. Becker
College of Liberal Arts
University of Iowa
University Theatre Board of Governors
Dramatic
Larta
Surprise Birthday Party at Oak Grove School
Oak Grove school pupils and the mothers club surprised teacher Serene Yack on her birthday with a program including a birthday song, plays, and poems. Mrs Oran Bane presented a bouquet in a vase, and Boleyn baked a birthday cake as a luncheon was served with guests including Mesdames Shaffer Dennler Bane Rhines Woodle and Miss Carmichael of West Union plus Joan Boleyn and Junior Bane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers
Oak Grove
Serene Yack
Clara Mae Bane
Emma Rhines
Reynold Shaffer
Anna Bane
Louise Rhines
Mma Rhines
Louise
Robert
Boleyn
Thomas Dennler
Oran Bane
Mother’s Club
Miss Yack
Walters Scheel marriage vows at Little Brown Church
Don a Walters of Strawberry Point and August Scheel of Lawler exchanged vows on Wednesday November 9 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev Kent. Attendants Frieda Miller and Ahlert Flaskerud wore coordinated outfits. The couple plan to reside in Lawler after visiting Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Little Brown
Nashua
Donna Walters
Strawberry Point
August Scheel
Lawler
Kent
Frieda Miller
West Union
Ahlert Flaskerud
Postville
Scheel
L. E. Walters
Meyer's Hatchery
Herman Scheel
Elgin
Ilinois
Wisconsin
O. K. Hatchery
Butikofer and Torkelson couple wed at Nashua church
Elsie Butikofer and William Torkelson were married last Thursday at 4 pm in the Little Brown Church at Nashua in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Wm. Kent. Attendant Mrs. Carl Torkelson wore blue. bride donned a wine dress. The couple, living with Mrs. Ole Torkelson in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Butikofer
Louis Butikofer
Elgin
William Torkelson
Ole Torkelson
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Wm. Kent
Carl Torkelson
Republicans Closed Friday at West Union
A Republican rally at West Union High School auditorium drew a near full house despite heavy rain. Fort Dodge speaker James I. Dolliver delivered a notably distinct address while Mrs. James Cassidy of Waukon gave the introductory talk, followed by a musical program and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service League
West Union High School
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
James Cassidy
Waukon
Four New Presidential Stamps To Go On Sale In December
The post office department announced that four stamps in the Presidential series will be released in December. The 24-cent Benjamin Harrison and 25-cent William McKinley stamps go on sale December 2, with the 30-cent Theodore Roosevelt and 50-cent William Howard Taft stamps sold on December 8. First day sales will be in Washington, then nationwide as distribution permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Benjamin Harrison
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Washington
West Union Votes Bond For Municipal Pool
West Union approved a 15 000 bond by nine votes to build a municipal swimming pool. The total project cost is 28 200 with federal aid granted. A prior September vote carried by a larger margin but was voided due to closing polls early. Echo ad line referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Elgin Public Schools Week and Hawkeye Football Outlook
The Iowa Hawkeyes eye a Big Ten finish with Indiana at Bloomington and Nebraska at Iowa City on November 19. A win over Indiana boosts standings, and the Nebraska clash could erase early disappointments. past Hawkeye-Husker games have been tightly contested with one point differentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bloomington
Nebraska
Towa City
University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
Huskers
Democrats Close Campaign Rally At Opera House
The All Party Farm Group staged a democratic rally Saturday evening at the opera house. Dr. Crider of Elkader spoke as county candidates shared brief remarks. The German Band of Elgin played before and after, leading to a free dance, with the venue filled to capacity for both events.
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All Party Farm Group
Opera House
Dr. Crider
Elkader
Elgin
Material for east Elgin road surfacing praised by officials
Report says the gravel from a new Alfred Jacob farm pit between here and Clermont tested thoroughly and deemed among the county’s best surfacing materials. Hoard members discussed the findings and agreed on its quality for the road east of Elgin.
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Elgin
Alfred Jacob
Here
Clermont
Mystery Fire Destroys Barn Near Hawkeye
Fire at Bert Dawn farm near Hawkeye destroys a barn and a corn crib holding about 700 bushels. Barn was filled with shredded corn and fodder when the blaze was discovered during supper preparations, with cause still unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Bert Dawn
Peacocks Beat Iowa Wesleyan Spoils 2-Year Run
Upper Iowa Peacocks suffered a 19 to 7 defeat at Iowa Wesleyan on Saturday. The loss ends their two year perfect football record and snaps an 11 game streak since their last loss in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Peacocks
Iowa Wesleyan
Elgin Community Club to Elect Officers at Klingman’s
The November meeting of the Elgin Community Club will be held Monday evening at Klingman’s. Chairman Kuster announces the gathering will include elections of officers in addition to regular routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Klingman’s
Kuster
River Season Closing Officials Announce Dubuque Terminal
River season end announced at the Federal Barge Lines Terminal in Dubuque. Officials said the last northbound tow would depart Monday and the final downstream tow would run on November 44. Echo advertisers were mentioned in connection with payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Barge Lines
Dubuque
Hobby Club Organized in Higher Grades
A school report notes a Hobby Club formed for 6th to 8th graders meeting Wednesdays at 3 40 with nine girls choosing hobbies and learning hand work while committees were appointed for November. Proctors brush snow from overshoes and shelves for overshoes and name tags reduce losses.
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Lindaman
Jane Falk
Joan Mosby
Geraldine Burkdoll
George Bovis
Ben Schori
Betty Christen
Reuben Christen
Miss Reed
Tate
Sth
Evangeline
John Warton
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Fayette County Solid G. O. P
United States
Valentine
Hickenlooper
O'Brian
Miller
Storms
Akers
Wegman
Edward Finch
Germany
Wentara Nawapaper Union
Ister
Gamma Delta Kappa
Becker
University Theatre Board
Mise
Unceton
Walters—Scheel
Butikofer—Torkelson
Walt
Echo
The
Elgin Public Schools
Ernestine Benson
Gladys Yearous
Margaret Crider
Chine
Edison
Texas
Berliner
Pierce Tuma
Winston Churchill
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