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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1926
Page
5
Meeting notes on church events and fellowship
On Wednesday evening November 17 at 8 p m a Brainard meeting was held followed by prayer on Thursday November 18. The group attended an eligrch service and then gathered at Ola Matthys home for a bret service and a union celebration with them. They welcomed our visit with warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Ola
Elgin Fights Fayette In Hard-Played Gridiron Clash
Elgin held Fayette through three quarters as Olson dominated punting and carries. Fayette finally scored to pull ahead. Elgin’s costly mistakes at the end prevented a tie. Next Thursday, Elgin closes season vs West Union at West Union fairgrounds with regulars back in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Olson
Bilgin
Shaffer
Becker
Gilbertson
Capt
Welch
Pinch
Elgin
West Union High
Fairgrounds
West Union
Coach Green
Capt. Schneider
F. Kiple
Bigin
Real Estate Listing and Local Events Mix
LIST REAL ESTATE NOW promotes fall and winter sales by Elgin Land Company with promises of dependable terms. Clermont theater events next Tuesday and Wednesday November 10 and 17 feature Under Fire. American Legion Post No 875 shows a Rain iow Division action photo from France. Social program and basket supper at Boland school Friday evening November 10. Irene Flanagan teaches. E Lehman of La Porte City visits, John Bhiian and daughter Gelia return with him to Geo. Klock home. John Berndt departs for Des Moines on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesus
Resia
Elgin Land Company
Clermont
Ampires
Rhedian
American Legion
Rainiow
France
Sojal
Boland School
Highland Township
Ing
Irene Flanagan
E. Lehman
la Porte City
John Bhiian
Gelia
Geo. Klock
John Berndt
Des Bines
NEW FIELDMEN ARRIVE MONDAY FOR THE GL EANER AREA
The Gleaner reports a strengthening of its field staff with five more fieldmen joining for the Civic war effort. Names include Glen W Rogers of Cedar Rapids Clarence Rogers of ei ton and Ht Young of Ottumine among others. A big drive for new members will follow the extended summer campaign and the Weibel Mill Company plans an 18 by 40 foot addition to house a grain dump elevator and corn crib with an enclosed driveway for patron comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Chaples
Midgléy
Glen ‘W. Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Rogers
Eiton
Young
Ottumine
W. McDonnell
Battle Cres
Mich
Weibel “Mill Company
V. Kiple
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau to Meet at Elgin Opera House
The annual Pleas ant Valley Farm Bureau meeting is set for Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Elgin Opera House. A short program follows, officers will be elected, and a light lunch will be served. Members are urged to attend and bring a neighbor who is not a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin Opera House
Pleagent Valley Farm Bureau
Pasture Land for Sale in Iowa Townships
The Fred Frieden 70 acres in Marion township Clayton county and Mrs. Alex Baumgartner 50 acres in Highland township are offered for sale. The sellers seek bids and speedy action from interested parties. Elgin Land Co. invites offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Frieden
Mar‘ion Township
Clayton County
Alex Baumgartner
Highland Township
Cath
Elgin Land Co
George Gilson Receives White Leghorn Pullets and Cockerel
George Gilson this week received two White Leghorn pullets and a cockerel from a Washington breeder to improve his pure bred flock. The birds originate from stock with egg records over 800. Gilson is trap nesting the pullets and will record their production. Earl Greenley traveled from Clay ton Monday with Mrs Grace Beach who had been visiting there. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Greenley accompanied him home after visiting relatives. Dairymen urged to save money using Sugared Schumacher Feed Quaker Molasses Dairy Feed Oil Meal and Cottonseed Meal along with Corn Gluten Feed. See samples and prices at Weibel Mill Company. Mrs. Mary Skarshoug returned from Cedar Rapids where she had treatments for three weeks. her brother Alfred Bauder of Cedar Rapids brought her home. Margaret and Erma Young returned to Cedar Rapids Saturday after short visits. Erma had been here several weeks while Margaret stayed briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gilson
Washinglton
George
Earl Greenley
Clayton
Grace Beach
Sam Greenley
Weibel Mill Company
Mary Skarshoug
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Bauder
Margaret
Erma Young
Erma
Margeret
Frank Greenley
Frank Capper
Decorah
Chas. Greenley
Decorah Hospital
Greenley
Schumacher
Weibel Mill, Company
Oscar Benson
Waukesha
Wis
Richard Bauman
Grand Junction
Colorado
F. E. Schori J
Fairbault, Minn
G. W. Miller
Winona
Raymond Heins
Betty Rae
Waterloo
A. M. Weibel
Mary Bunting
Etkader
Chase Feller
Marriage of Miss Eleanor Schn aider and George Butikofer
The couple wed at Apostolic church Sunday in a large gathering of relatives and friends. Mrs Butikofer is the eldest daughter of Mat and Mrs Fred Schneider of south Elgin. She is a former Elgin Public Schools graduate and longtime cashier at Elgin-Revingarr. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs Jacob Butikofer, is a farmer who has lived in the community most of his life. A reception for the newlyweds followed at the Schneider home, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Schnaider
George Butikofer
Apostolic Church
Butikofer
Mat
Fred ‘Schneider
South
Elgin
Elgin Public
Elgin-Revingarr
Jacob Butikofer
Fred Schneider
Miss Cook Misses Prize by Small Margin
Miss Cook, an insurance solicitor with New York Life, placed second in October for insurance written across the Waterloo territory. Boss praises her record, notes A. C. Smith led with 14 years in the business, and hints she may win the November cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cook
Misa Taps Cook
Eliader
Iowa
A. C. Smith
Norte
M E Church Notes Sunday Services and Family Night
M E Church outlines schedule for Sunday November 14 with worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and evening service at 8. Announces first Family Church Night on Thursday November 18 with Father and Son guests, a covered dish supper, and program run by Sunday school with ten cent per person proceeds to the organization. Ladies’ Aid Society meets today in Epworth League room. Sunday school officers and teachers met at the Berg home Tuesday for a productive conference. All Elgin residents and visitors not worshiping elsewhere are invited to St. Paul’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Epworth
F. R. Berg
Elgin
St. Paul's
Foot contest awards given in a local event
Max Thoma hosted eight contests to crown the most perfect feet among both women and men. Serene Yack won best feet among the ladies and Melvin Bangon topped the men. Local social notes mention visits and hospitalizations, with several residents traveling between Decorah, Fairbault, Winona, and Waterloo. The ad urges readers to shop at their clothing store before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Thoma
Serene Yack
Melvin Bangon
Young Man Crushed By Shredder
Irvin Shaffer, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Shaffer, suffered a serious shredder accident Saturday. All four fingers on his right hand were crushed, the thumb escaped injury and the little finger fared slightly better. The physician fears possible loss of the four fingers but hopes to save the thumb. The incident serves as a caution to play safe around machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
Ray Shaffer
Birthday party celebration with friends and family
A birthday gathering featured the celebrant and six guests including Ernestine Holzer Janette Ulving Margaret Joan Strauch Marilyn Ulving Harold Weibel and Hugh Strauch. The event followed a traditional party theme with loved ones and favorite child treats, marking the occasion with simple joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Holzer
Janette Ulving
Margaret Joan Strauch
Marilyn Ulving
Harold Weibel
Hugh, Strauch
Nutrition meetings for Pleasant Valley and Clermont townships
The fifth nutrition lesson will be at Mrs. R. A. Smith's home on Tuesday, November 16. Fairfield and Styria will meet at Mrs. John Corkery's home on Wednesday, November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Clermont Townships
R. A. Smith
Fairfield
Styria
John Corkery
Poultry Show and community notices in Postville area
The Big Four Poultry Show is slated for December 7 to 10 in Postville, with local events and social notices including Mrs Bertha Mealey’s visit to Elgin, health concerns of Mrs Weibel, opera house shows improving town patronage, and dances at the Rink West Union and in Elgin. Also mentions Quaker Molasses Dairy Feed and local sales at Weibel Mill Company plus Berg’s overcoats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
A. C. Webster
School News Highlights From Elgin High
Attendance in grades 1 and 2 suffered due to measles while seventh and eighth grades drew maps last week. Students crafted Pilgrims and log cabins in November projects as band progress excites staff. Armistice Day football at West Union and a scan of missing library books noted, with calls for returns and stamp checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janette Alving
Gage
Louis Keavenig
Postville
Dorothy Olson
Lawrence Grimm
Mirleck
Thoma
Hunsberger
Rev. Starr
Christ
West Union
Girl Scoute
Supt. Green
Whitney
Leo Grether
Robert Halluck
Town City
Miss Lyons
Randalia
Elgin High School
Bilgin Public Schools
Fayette County steer entered at International show
A purebred Shorthorn steer entered by F. Rothlisberger & Son of Elgin is listed in the International Live Stock Exposition entries for Chicago from November 27 to December 4. The total livestock entries in the show are expected to exceed 11,000 animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Rothlisberger & Son
Elgin
Chicago
Community visits and upcoming clinic in Postville
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Greenley of Trayton visited Elgin relatives. Mrs. M. A. Nicklaus Mrs. Ed Hansen and the Ed Fahey family spent Sunday in Postville. Eye ear nose and throat clinic will be held at Postville hospital Tuesday forenoon November 16. My and Mrs. Gus Haceman of Clermont visited at the PC. Much lethaler home Sunday. Pictures for the price of 12 during November. Cottage Studio Oelwein. J. W. McAloon family of New Hampton visited Sunday at R. W. Muphhallale home. Edward Olsen family near West Union spent Sunday at G. WN. Short home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Greenley
Trayton
Elgin
M. A. Nicklaus
Ed Hansen
Ed Fahey
Postville
Gus Haceman
Clermont
Much Lethaler
Emas
Oelwein
J. W. McAloon
New Hampton
R. W. Muphhallale
Edward Olsen
Near West Union
G. WN. Short
Also Mentioned on This Page
Itil
Lobes
Annual Farm Bureau
Guy H. French
Elmer Schori
C. §. Halstenson
Mayo Hospital
E. J. Stare
Elias Benvon
Mae Bopp
Bervita
Henry McMillan
Chas
Fritz
Peller's Hardware
Harry Heston
Mochanesville
M. E. Church Notes
FOOT
Shredder
Bertha Mealey
Delwe
Weibel
Eligin
Gleaner
Rink
Royal Serenaders of
Leslie Cooley
Robert Schultz
Dubuque
Chas. Feller
Sar Greenley Oflayton
Ant
J. L Phillipe
D. Shaffer
Berg's
Fayette County
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