Golden 50th Anniversary for Hunsberger Couple
Mr and Mrs Efford Hunsberger celebrated their golden wedding with a Friday dinner at St Pauls M E church in Elgin attended by over a hundred friends and relatives. Lydia Lehman married Mr Hunsberger on November 8 1885. The couple born in Elgin in 1863 and 1869 have one son Max and three grandchildren Edna Maxine and Elmer. They live on the Schneider farm then Forbes place and run a family business with their son. The event featured a three tier cake and tributes from Rev J J Snyder and others, with German Band music and numerous local friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efford Hunsberger
St. Paul’s M. E
Lydia Lehman
Hunsberger
Justice C. Theo. Schmid
Elgin
John
Lena Lehman
Max
Edna
Maxine
Elmer
Hunsbergers
Schneider Farm
Forbes Place
Hunsberger & Schori
J. J. Snyder
J. H. Williams
Fairbank
Alden Pinney
Benton
Frank Gehring
Geo. Schori
Celia Rennison
Ethel and
Mabel
Celia Lehman
Ella Lehman
Adella Chapman
Fanny Palmer
Ed Klingman
Alice Becker
Lulu Schmid
Sam Lehman
Mabel Reitz
Rob Lehman
Helen Hofer
Samuel Mosby
Margaret Crider
Maxine Hunsberger
S. K. Langsdale
Iowa Man Wins National Husking Contest
Elmer Carlson a 26 year old Audubon county farmer won the national corn husking contest at Attica Indiana by shucking 41.52 bushels in 80 minutes setting a new world record. Four competitors also beat the old mark as Illinois champion finished second with 89.06 bushels followed by Indiana champion 38.84 and Illinois runner up 38.1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Carlson
Audubon County
Attica
Indiana
Illinois
Grundy
Iowa
Who Owes You a Living Philosophy Exposed
A critical essay argues that millions are educated to expect others to support them. It contrasts natural scarcity with government that preserves the helpless, warning that reliance on savings collapses when effort is not employed. The piece stresses self-reliance and industriousness over welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peng
Thik de Ands
Armistice Day Observed by Elgin Legion at School
The Elgin Post American Legion held an Armistice Day program in the school auditorium at 11 00 a m with Local Commander B J Baumgartner in charge. District Commander Paul Smith of Independence spoke to students about Armistice Day and its importance. Legion and Auxiliary members and school children attended. all stores closed so townspeople could participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion
B. J. Baumgartner
Paul Smith
Independence
Elgin Legion
Auxiliary
Band Demonstration At Waterloo High School Gym
An educational band instrument demonstration takes place tonight at the H S gym presented by representatives from a Waterloo music house. Short talks on instrument development accompany the display and an economy plan for exchanging old instruments. Everyone is invited to attend at 8 o clock with no admission charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Music House
H. 8 S. Gymnasium
Thanksgiving program at Baptist church led by Le Roy Burrow
A Thanksgiving program at the Baptist church Sunday evening November 17 at 7 45 features songs and meditations. Participants include William Krueger Gus Hackmann Eli Habeger Gladys Yearous Mrs Fred Muehlethaler Isabelle Wenger and Reuben Hackmann. The program invites the congregation to become a singing church and sing songs of thankfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Roy Burrow
Baptist Church
William Krueger
Gus Hackmann
Eli Habeger
Gladys Yearous
Fred Muehlethaler
Isabelle Wenger
Reuben Hackmann
Open Door Policy Aids School Publicity Efforts
An educational note from Missouri Schools emphasizes cooperation between administrators and local newspapers. It argues press openness builds trust and ensures accurate school news while warning against attempting to dictate print content. The piece stresses timely, firsthand information and mutual benefit for public understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Dennler Sollberger Wedding in Lotzwil Switzerland
Miss Margaret Dennler of Elgin and Jakob Sollberger of Bleienbach Switzerland wed in Lotzwil Evangelical church. Ceremony conducted by Rev Joh Fluekiger. They dine at Hotel Mohren, move to Bern after November 1st, address Wiesenstr 23. Guests include Fritz Sollberger and family. Mrs Dennler is daughter of Elgin residents. Sollberger a Ford garage mechanic in Bern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dennler
Elgin
Jakob Sollberger
Bleienbach
Switzerland
Evangelical
Lotzwil
Bern
Joh. Fluekiger
Hutturl
Mohren
Fritz Sollberger
Fritz
Emma
Clara Sollberger
Jake Schneeberger
Amlinger
Schaad
Sollberger
Fred Dennler
Ford
Wiesenstr
Racket Targeting Local Theaters Exposed in Midwest
Decorah Public Opinion reports a growing racket in midwest communities where cheap producing companies assemble costumes and immature girls for a home talent play. They contract with civic groups to sponsor the show for a small percentage of receipts, leaving little net profit for organizers and overburdening local volunteers with casting and staging duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Pinney Visit Highlights Benton's Neighbor Day Efforts
Mr and Mrs Alden Pinney of Benton Missouri visited friends in town for a short stay then returned home. Pinney publisher of the Scott County Democrat praised Bentons Neighbor Day and compared food sales with Spen ker fair noting two church stands grossing 2180 from lunches and drinks. One stand sold a quarter ton of hamburger 184 cases of pop and over 800 dozen buns. The other stand reportedly sold even more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Pinney
Benton, Mo
Armistice Evening Meeting At Elgin City Hall
The Elgin Legion and Legion Auxiliary held an Armistice supper at city hall followed by a short program. Commander B J Baumgartner spoke, readings included In Flanders Field and Unknown Soldier, and Ethel Thoman led group singing and a pair of army songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion
Legion Auxiliary
B. J. Baumgartner
Reading
Flanders Field
Ethel Thoman
R. A. Crider
Legion And Auxiliary To Meet Next Wednesday
The Elgin Legion and the Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting at city hall next Wednesday evening November 20 with executive session before the regular meeting. Hosts include Mrs Bert Thoman and Clara Muehlenthaler. Mrs Elmer Hoag entertained Clermont friends Friday with bridge and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion
City Hall
Bert Thoman
Clara Muehlenthaler
Elmer Hoag
Farm Union Meeting At Thos Ogle Home
The Elgin Dover local Farm Union met at the home of Mr and Mrs Thos Ogle in Illyria township last Friday evening Nov 8. Leon Garber president of the Farm Union Life Ins Co Des Moines spoke and a musical program and picnic supper closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin-Dover
Thos
Qogle
Illyria Township
Leon Garber
Farm Union Life Ins. Co
Des Moines
A Pleasing Show by Barn Dance Frolic Entertainers
Wm F Miller booked a pleasing show for patrons Sunday at the WHO Barn Dance Frolic. A company of fifteen radio entertainers performed three shows with full houses, selling over 600 tickets. Attendees hope to see them return in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Miller
Elgin Community Club Reschedules Meeting for November
The Elgin Community Club will meet Monday, November 18, after Armistice Day postponement. Chairman C. B. Schori will coordinate supper reservations, place is to be decided, and members are invited to suggest future work. Standing committees are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
C. B. Schori
Elgin High School Fall Sports Wrap and Schedule
Elgin high lost 15 to 0 to Monona at Schori Field on Armistice Day ending the careers of captains Weibel Shaffer and Robbins. Monona scored in the first, third quarters and via a safety, as Elgin struggled to move the ball. Basketball practice started with twenty players. a full schedule runs through December and into March including Hawkeye Luana Clermont Maynard and county tournament action.
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Monona
Schori Field
Finis
Weibel
Jerry Shaffer
Bob Robbins
Lelgin
Pape
Jr. Schupbach
Clermont
Wadena
Elgin
Hawkeye
Shaffer
Meyer
Fred Schupbach
McMillan
Thomas Powell
Grover
Increase in Hog Numbers Proposed in Two Year Plan
A two year adjustment program for corn and hog producers would raise hog numbers above the prior level after broad liquidation in 1934. It aims for a 30 percent rise in federally inspected slaughter in 1936-37 and would let contract signers produce up to 100 percent of their base years 1932 1933. Limits on production seek to prevent regional supply dislocations amid post drought recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breuth
Drouth
4 H Club Folks Set Nursery Rhyme Party At Gym
4 H club boys and girls and parents will enjoy an annual party at the U S A gym on Saturday evening November 16 at 8 o clock. Mother Goose Old King Cole and other nursery rhyme characters will attend to entertain guests as the organizing committee promises a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Goose
Old King Cole
4-H
Committee On Arrangements
Thanksgiving dinner at Baptist church by Tabitha Society
The Tabitha Society will serve a Thanksgiving dinner at the Baptist church on November 28 and asks for patronage. A menu will be announced next week. Sir Joe Becker arrived home Tuesday from Iowa City after a several day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
Joe Becker
Iowa City
School Carnival a Big Success
A capacity crowd attended the school carnival and minstrel last Friday evening at the school house. Supt. Roberts as interlocutor kept the show moving. the minstrel yielded about $60 toward proceeds totaling nearly $145 with $20 in expenses, leaving a net income around $125 for the student activities fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Roberts
Roberta
4-H boys present cream separator demonstration at national convention
Two Fayette county 4-H club boys Gene Brownell of Fayette and James Hamilton of Maynard were guests of the National Creamery Convention in St Paul Minnesota last week where they presented their demonstration The Successful Operation of the Cream Separator The honor reflects well on the boys county and 4-H club program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
St. Paul
Minn
Gene Brownell
Fayette
James Hamilton
Maynard
Fayette County Plans 4-H Club Committees in Townships
Fayette county aims to establish a boys and girls 4-H club in each township with a three-couple committee in every township. A statewide effort places few counties at this standard. The township committees convened Tuesday Nov 12 in Legioa hall Fayette for a key organizational meeting.
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Fayette County
Legioa Hall
Fayette
Minnesota visitors attend Iowa-Minnesota game trip stop
Betty McKeever and friends from Minneapolis stopped Friday night to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Kiple on their way to Iowa City for the Iowa Minnesota game. They returned Saturday night before heading home. Delbert Lyons, Arthur Stoehr, and Mrs Lyons spent Friday in Qasian visiting Mrs. L. P. Larson and Dr. and Mrs. J. Measham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McKeever
Minneapolis
Minn
L. L. Kiple
Iowa City
Delbert Lyons
Arthur Stoehr
Qasian
Lyons
L. P. Larson
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M. E. Church
Legion
Dennler
Pinney
Farm Union Entertained
Thos. Ogle Home
Adil
Elgin High School News
Montreal
Montgomery
Robert Louis Stevertson
New York
First
Natick
Mass
U. S
Russia
United States
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