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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
5
Local items report injuries from a drill or machine incident, farm yields and seed crops, a fatal vehicle collision near town, and community notices about a Ladies Bazaar, school program, and a farmer’s crop results. Also noted are changes in bank hours, goose sightings, and public notices from county towns.
George White of Huron South Dakota reports good pheasant hunting with a fifteen day open season for geugon or male pheasants and a limit of three per day. Geese jack rabbits and northern ducks are plentiful, promising varied sport and pleasant sessions ahead.
A dubious notice proclaims Golden Rule Bunday on December 7 to urge all citizens to recognize their obligation to the prostrate peoples of the earth. It promotes Christian charity by reducing Sunday dinners to aid the needy, including orphans and destitute children, with donations to relief efforts in the Orient.
Mr B Chareh notes a Thanksgiving service at Illyria Church with an evening program by the Illyria Community Orchestra. An evening of music is expected as attendees join in a friendly welcome. Service scheduled for 10:30 a m on November 27.
Louise Kohler Boyer, born August 20 1864, widow of Gus Boyer, died Friday morning after brief illness. She lived a life of devotion to family and neighbors, leaving three daughters Flora Ann, Irene Mas and Grace Ralb, and was cherished by a sorrowing husband.
The obituary notes the passing of a beloved wife and mother. Fragments mention her husband Gus Boyer and daughters thanking neighbors for support during illness and funeral. Names of nephews and nieces appear among mourners, services conducted by Reverends Start and Lauer, burial at Bigin cemetery.
Baptist church notes list services for Sunday morning at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 118 Ml with a 7 30 prayer meeting. Thanksgiving Day events include a 12 o'clock dinner for members and friends and a 2 o'clock program. Rev Ph Lanner presides with sermons and offerings.
A group of Frieda Miller's girl friends gathered at her grandmother Mrs Herman Schneil's home to celebrate her tenth birthday. The party featured games and a tasty ice cream lunch enjoyed by the children who look forward to more birthdays in the future.
In this Education Week report from a rural school, students, teachers, and families are highlighted. Notes cover illness absences, a health scare, parent visits during Educational Week, a meeting of the Fayette County Schoolmasters Club, and local performances by the Waulon High School Orchestra.
The Montgomery family Crchests present a varied program at Satelocky's venue, with refreshments and read single numbts tickets sold for this number. The basement of the yew lehureh hosts the event featuring an orchestra and 18 Jowa's Best for an enjoyable evening.
The Elyio Canning Company announces readiness to pay for sweet corn delivered during the 1924 season. Farmers are reminded to bring scale tickets reflecting deliveries and quantities for settlement.
East Community Club members met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Maud Patterson. A one o'clock luncheon was served. The program included Armistice Day thoughts with readings by Esther Kiple Marion Patterson and others, plus a vocal and instrumental duet by Mrs. Sidney Patterson and Marion Patterson.
The youngest Holzer child suffered severe burns Monday evening after walking into a hot stove at the Me Kohler store. She reached for the stove while distracted by items at the goods counter. observers did not notice immediately. The injury caused facial burns and minor burns to hands, with recovery hoped for in coming days.
A garbled confession from an eighteen-year-old and his thirteen-year-old brother, signed Saturday morning in the county jail, outlines a father son dispute and a violent act aimed at securing a promity with hired help and a girl. Sheriff Krause notes the suspect appeared ready to comply as the confession expands over twelve pages reported by Waverly Independent-Rep lean.
A fragmented note discusses the role of ads in supporting a newspaper, mentioning payments, publicity, and the purpose of advertising to earn money and sustain publication. It notes church and entertainment references and hints at advertising rates and procedures.
A letter to the editor disproves circulating rumors about Deby Haunt and her adopted daughter. The piece says reports linking Deby to figures in Fig and Mildred Haunt are false and aims to correct the misinformation affecting the individual.
Elgin High and Fayette played a hard fought game at Sort Flat with a near even matchup. Stranahan outkicked Gehring and Fayette’s line attacked early but Elgin's Higin’s line held strong. The second half saw Bligsh and H Kiple move the ball into scoring range, but a fumbled drift and blocked kick kept the score tied at six all with key tackles and defensive plays shaping the outcome.
Publishers request readers to send copy a day earlier than usual for the November 7 issue. Respondents from district schools and churches are asked to deliver material by Monday evening. Community appreciation for cooperation is noted.
The Board of Directors for the Bisin Farmers' Dairy Co will appoint the tallest responsible pitchers for one year starting January 254. Directors reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Signed M. Luchsinger, Secretary.
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