Iowa Briefs Highlight Flying Bus Delay and Local News
A Davenport 24 passenger Mack bus carrying St Ambrose College football to Decorah got stuck on the 55 detour near Postville and the players walked to Postville to catch the train. Other items: a girl burned by a stove at Waukon, odd farm accidents near Waukon, life insurance quirks in Sioux City, a tiny barber shop in Eagle Grove, Lime Springs church sold for a school gym, and Iowa 55 paving bids near Decorah totaling about 876000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Davenport
Postville
St. Ambrose College
Decorah
Luther
Delores Brooks
Waukon
Gilbert Fossum
Wauken
Walter B. Cocka
Sioux City
Gocks
Swift & Co
Iowa
Eagle Grove
Carl Lukehart
Lukehart
Bradway Cafe
Yearouzeporting Goods
Presbyterian Church
Lime Springs
Adive Board
Iowa State Highway Commission
Minnesota Line
E. W. Hallet
Crosby
Minn Hia
Rourke Company
Hallet
Rourke
Dacorah Journal
Water rent notices threaten shutoff for unpaid accounts
All water users with unpaid rent as of Oct Lat must pay immediately or risk water being shut off before Nov 15. Remittance can be mailed. clerk can be visited or contacted. On Jan 1 1926 two quarterly payments are required per ordinance, increasing to 4.00. Town council cites losses from residents moving away. Also reported: Mrs. Rudy Yunker received word of two drownings at Grenmore Lake in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, one a relative, with double funeral held Wednesday. Yack Allen of Waterloo visited Elgin Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Yunker
Prairie du Chien
Wisc
Grenmore Lake
Luther League Convention Set for Decorah Circuit
The Decorah circuit Luther League plans a convention at Marion Lutheran church on Sunday November 18 with theme Come Ye Apart. Activities include worship at 10:30 am a 12 pm dinner 2 to 4 pm talks by Dr J M Rohne and Prof Wm Strunk 4 to 6 pm business 5 to 7 pm supper and social 7 pm evening session with theme discussion and speakers. Music by Clermont St Olaf and Gunder youths with a 25 cent dinner and supper charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Decorah Circuit
Marion Lutheran Church
C. Shefeland
West Union
J. M. Rohne
Wm. Strunk
Luther College
G. Gunsten
Clermont
St. Olaf
Gunder
Former Presidents Hog Cholera Losses and Presidential Facts
Victor Williams of near Postville lost 90 hogs to cholera over two weeks. Affected herd, vaccination prospects, and other farmers losses are noted. The piece then shifts to a survey of presidents born west of the Mississippi, their states, wives, and marriages, highlighting Virginia and Ohio as key birthplaces. It ends with reflections on presidential history.
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Victor Williams
Postville
Mr. Williams
Mort Deering
United States
Mississippi River
Virginia
Ohio
Mississippi
Hoover
Town
Curtiss
Kansas
Robinson
Arkansas
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
W. H. Harrison
Tyler
Taylor
Wilson
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
McKinley
Taft
Harding
U.S. Grant
Nest
Julia Dent
Missouri
John Quincy Adams
England
James Buchanan
Fillmore
B. Harrison
Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson
Rachel Robars
Advertising Deadlines and Cooperation Advised by The Echo
The Echo appeals to advertisers and contributors to submit copy promptly for the weekly paper. Monday and Tuesday input slows editor work, while Tuesday noon to Wednesday 6 pm is peak. Readers urged to plan ads two to three days ahead and news as fast as it happens. Linotype closes at 6 pm Wednesday except emergencies.
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The
Echo
Clinton High basketball tour to Iowa during Christmas
The Des Moines Register notes Paul Spike Kelly, son of Will and Mrs. Kelly, a Fayette alum now at Clinton High, plans to bring a top Indiana quintet to Iowa during the Christmas vacation. Clinton five will tour the Hawkeye state with fourteen town schools eyed as opponents. full schedule not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Paul Kelly
Will Kelly
Fayette
Clinton
Ind
Indiana
Paul
Spike) Kelly
Clinton High School
Hawkeye State
Clinton Coal Mineral Basket
No. 55 Paving To Open Friday Or Saturday
Winnebago county highway superintendent Zack says No 55 from Postville to the county line should open to traffic Friday or Saturday this week after recent talks with the state engineer. The Postville Herald notes the Hoover landslide delayed work, but paving near town is finally usable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack
Winneshiek County
No. 55
Postville
Poutville
P.S
Poatville
People's State Bank to Organize in Near Future
Promoters report allotment of shares for the new People's State Bank to replace the defunct First State Bank of Arlington. Depositors have signed waivers to secure a charter from the State Banking Department, with formal organization work expected to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s State Bank
First State Bank of
Arlington
State Banking Department
Banker Charles McNider Dies Suddenly at 68
Charles H. McNider, prominent Mason City banker and father of Hanford McNider, died suddenly at The First National Bank on Tuesday October 30 at age 68 while talking on the telephone. Andrew Gilbertson of near Waukon was visiting relatives at Clermont on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McNider
Charles HH. McNider
Mason City
Hanford McNider
First National
Andrew Gilbertson
Waukon
Clermont
Ad Out Sold Out and Local Visits Abound
Elmer Larson laments selling out his ad after three weeks of a five week run and notes buyers must look elsewhere for Duroc boars. West Union visitors include Mr and Mia Yunker Louise Schori and Celia Rennison. Frances Skarshoug and Merle Cameron of Oto visited the E L Morris home, while C C Torkelson Otis and Rudolf Jorgenson stayed for dinner with the B R Benson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Larson
Ada
Mia
Andy Yunker
Louise Schori
Celia Rennison
Mabel
West Union
Frances Skarshoug
Merle Cameron
Oto
Marquette
C. C. Torkelson
Otis
Rudolf Jorgenson
BR. M. Benson
Elgin High closes a season with strong football effort
Elgin High's football team finished the season with a 5 win 1 loss 1 tie record, losing to Postville and Hawkeye 0-6. Captain Muehlethaler and Schupbach starred on offense and defense, with Schupbach scoring three touchdowns and Muehlethaler two. Grether added five extra points as Elgin battled through a hard fought season marked by strong tackling and fast ends.
Elgin Community Club Ad Is Three Day Trade Days
The Elgin Community Club and many local businesses plan three days of Community Trade Days this week. Merchants and professionals invite all residents to visit Elgin for special bargains and to see what the town offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Elgin
Being on Time in Elgin Promptness Debate
A reader notes Elgin events often start late, while meals stay punctual. Checks show most gatherings draw tardy attendees. The issue pits audience timeliness against organizers. The piece calls for a decisive move to establish prompt starts.
Legion Fetes Armistice Day Celebration in Clermont
The Clermont Legion and Wadena volunteers hosted a Armistice Day party on Monday evening in the Odd Fellows hall with about sixty attendees. Glen House chef from the Elgin Hotel prepared the army style slum gullion, two five gallon cans were enjoyed, and John Anderson of Clermont entertained with a Swedish song. John Cannon left for Phoenix seeking a climate boost after five years with his daughter Mrs. Harry Wenger, while Fred Reusner Jr. visited Buena Vista College at Storm Lake with his parents.
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Legion
Clermont Legionaires
Wadena
Odd Fellows Building
Glen House
Elgin Hotel
John Anderson
Clermont
John Cannon
Harry Wenger
Phoenix
Arizona
Fred Reuaser Jr
Buena Vista ‘Collage
Storm Lake
Fred Reusner
Double Birthday Surprise at Kruger Home
Two birthdays were celebrated on Sunday at the Otto Kruger residence. Honorees were Mrs. Otto Kruger and Agusta Clara Miller, daughter of William and Louise Miller. A surprise picnic dinner followed a noon arrival by Miller relatives, with guests from the Miller and Kruger families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kruger
Agusta Clara Miller
Wm. B. Miller
West of Clermont
Miller
Kruger
Mra
J. F. Miller
Carl Miller
Guy Probert
Edwin Kruger
Alf - Wenger
Many
Hans
Ana Mae
Appendicitis Operation For Fred Kruger Near Elgin
Fred Kruger of northwest of Elgin suffered an acute appendix attack Monday night and was taken to Postville hospital Tuesday morning where an operation found a ruptured appendix likely occurred hours earlier. He had been slightly ill Sunday but continued work Monday hauling baled hay. Doctors fear a difficult recovery if the rupture occurred Monday night.
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Fred Kruger
Elgin
Postville Hospital
Mr. Kriger
Kruger
Elgin Community Club Plans Meeting Next Monday Evening
The Elgin Community Club schedules its next business meeting for Monday at eight in the town hall. A report on new member solicitations and renewals is expected, with a goal to double last year's membership. Members are urged to enroll as active workers and support the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Town Hall
Echo
Elgin High routs Wadena 30 to 0 in football game
Elgin High shut out Wadena 30 to 0 last Friday with Kiple scoring four touchdowns and Schupbach adding one on a line smash. Muehlethaler captained a strong defense as Whitney rotated substitutes in the final quarter. First downs favored Elgin 7 to 4, yards gained 373 to 162, and Wadena threw three interceptions to Elgin’s one. The season ends after a tough game against Hawkeye last Monday.
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Elgin High
Wadena
Kiple
Schupbach
Muehlethaler
Whitney
Will
Boyle
Steele
Dummermuth
Elgin
Hawkeye
Schol House
Visit After Being Separated Forty Years
Mr and Mrs Chas M Olson of Marshalltown visited the Sven Blockhus home for a brief two day stay last Tuesday and Wednesday. The cousins had not seen each other since living in Norway about forty years ago. The surprise reunion delighted both families. Olson also spoke with his cousin Carl Blockhus and Mrs Henry Berg during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Olson
Marshalltown
Sven Blockhus
Mr. Olson
Mr. Blockhus
Norway
Carl Blockhus
Henry Berg
Will Notice of Probate Hearing in Fayette County
Notice in the District Court of Fayette County Iowa states on November 20 1928 an instrument claimed to be the last will and testament of William H Schupbach deceased will come for probate. West Union Iowa dated November 8 1928 signed by Charles Whitney. Also local notes report Reuben Schupbach potatoes dig by football boys was appreciated by Mrs Schupbach and family. Rev Ph Lauer to return from Ableman Wisconsin after revival meetings. Mrs A J Cook returned from Decorah with son Myrlin in hospital. Mrs C E Hillis and Mrs Gnausa of Oelwein were guests with the Lauer family and Mrs Hillis spoke at the Baptist church.
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State of
Iowa
Fayette County
William H. Schupbach
Charles Whitney
Reuben Schupbach
Mra. Schupbach
Ph. Lauer
Ableman
Wisc
Becker
A. J. Cook
Decorah
Myrlin
C. E
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Iowa Briefs
Tall Corn State
People's State Bank
Elgin High School
Aun
Reuben Lehman
Cliff Kiple
Bunting
Carl Schori
Perry Larson
Capt. Muehlethaler
H. Shaffer
Grether
Monona
Maynard
Lat
Capt. C. Muehlethaler
L. Muehlethaler
Nutting
Patterson
Feller
Lehman
Larson
Shaffer
Armitice
Mae Anderson
Zella Boyle
Kenneth Evans
Lillian Kruger
Margaret Marie Grimm
Eva Mae Frieden
Louise Maria Baumgartner
Marie Edaeegnate Ce
Ty Rees
Bessie
Dorothy
George
Albert
Ethel Mae
Floyd
Elaine
Lois
Betty
Mr.Thoma
Mr. Thoma
Edgar A. Traeger
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