Christmas Seal Sale Opens Friday in Fayette County
Mrs R V Brandt of Clermont will chair the 1938 Fayette county Christmas seal campaign announced by the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. The sale runs from Thanksgiving to Christmas, the thirty second annual US effort, with an extensive educational push highlighting modern tuberculosis control. Local officers include county chair Mrs R P Strauch Elgin vice chair Mrs H B Greenley Clermont secretary treasurer and area chairs for Arlington Clermont Elgin and rural schools. The campaign funds a year round tuberculosis drive, aiding a long term decline in deaths from the disease, though 537 deaths were reported last year in Iowa.
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R. V. Brandt
Clermont
Fayette County
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
United States
County Association
Seounty
R. P. ‘Strauch
Elgin
H. B. Greenley
Arlington
B. C. North
Fred Cline Elgin
R. P. Strauch
Wadena
H. T. Holt Rural Schools
L. G. Meyer
Christ‘mas Seals
Iowa
M. E. Aid Society Sets Thursday Meetings
The three divisions of the M. E. Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday December 1 in the homes of Mrs. R. P. Strauch Mrs. Em Schori and Mrs. R. V. Brandt respectively to conduct their sessions.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
R. P. Strauch
Em Schori
R. V. Brandt
John T. Anderson to visit Goteborg Sweden
John T. Anderson plans a trip to Goteborg Sweden leaving New York City around December 7 aboard the Grips holm liner. It is his fifth journey to Sweden as he seeks a milder climate to improve his health. Final plans and length of stay are not yet settled.
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John T. Anderson
Goteborg
Sweden
New York City
Gripsholm
Hawkeyes Open Long Basketball Season Delights Team Prospects
University of Iowa prepares for a 19 game schedule opening December 3 under Coach Rollie Williams in his tenth year. Captain Ben Stephens leads a squad with Tom Lind Angelo Anapol and Robert Ward among others facing center guard competition. Centers Dick Evans and Charles Plett likely share duties guard trio Erwin Prasse Robert Hobbs and Fred Hohenhorst contend for time while Howard Irvine may bolster depth.
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University of Iowa
Ben Stephens
Towans
Rollie Williams
Stephens
Tom Lind
Burlington
Letterman
Angelo Anapol
Chicago
Robert Ward
Cedar Rapids
Dick Evans
Charles Plett
Gladbrook
Williams
Erwin Prasse
Robert Hobbs
Omaha
Neb
Fred ‘Hohenhorst
Monicago
AK @Ophomore
Howard Irvine
Traer
GOP Legislators to Meet December 10 in Des Moines
Republican legislators of Iowa plan a general policy meeting in Des Moines on December 10. They will confer with Governor-Elect George A. Wilson and other new state officers to discuss carrying out campaign pledges. About 26 Republicans from the 1939 assembly attended a Des Moines meeting Friday to discuss the coming session. The call was issued by Rep. George L. Scott. speakership was not on the agenda due to the small group.
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Iowa
Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Assembly
George L. Scott
Upper Iowa Defeats Undefeated Dubuque Team 21 to 7
Upper Town upset the dope bucket Saturday by defeating the previously undefeated Dubuque University squad 21 to 7. The loss ends their conference title dream and hands Luther the top berth after Luther finishes the season undefeated with one tie. Pre game odds favored Dubuque 8 to 5 but shifted after kickoff.
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Upper Town
Dubuque University
Luther
Upper Iowa
Twins Born to Dr Crider Family Promised Football Hope
A pair of twin boys were born to Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Crider early yesterday morning weighing six and six and a half pounds. Doc Crider says the latter twin will likely make the football team. The boys had not yet been named and the family is considering names.
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R. A. Crider
Another Farmer on The War Path
Alfred Ruckdaschel of northwest of town says hounds killed a hog and hunters broke down his fence. He is stopping hunting on his place and warns there will be few places left where hunting is permitted if this continues.
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Alfred Ruckdaschel
Flying Bullets Alarm Farmers Near Elgin
Farmers report stray rifle fire near Elgin as bullets zinged over Alfred Watterson and Hilder Gilbertson while working at their farms. Local shooters claimed they were practicing, prompting warnings that rifles are not for ground shooting with barns or people nearby. Farmers may unite to curb hunting on their lands if the pattern continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Watterson
Elgin
Hilder Gilbertson
Schori
Rotary Meeting at Guttenberg Featured Local Editor
R P Strauch of the Echo accompanied Tom Powell, editor of Guttenberg Press, at a Rotary Club luncheon. Last week was Newspaper Appreciation Week designated by the governor to honor state newspapers. The speaker praised the Guttenburg Press, prompting regret that Powell was not at the Community Club meeting Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Strauch
the Echo
Tom Powell
Rotary Club
Tom
Guttenberg Press
Progress Club Meets at Winnefred McMillan Home
Progress Club gathered Monday evening at Winnefred McMillan’s home. The business session planned the December 19 Christmas party. The program covered Literary Women with papers on Edna Ferber by Helen Muehlethaler, Willa Cather by Marie Erhardt, and Bess Streeter Aldrich by Elizabeth McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnefred McMillan
Progress Club
Edna Ferber
Helen Muehlethaler
Willa Cather
Marie Erhardt
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Elizabeth McMillan
Centerville couple visiting Wadena area near Knudtson home
Mr and Mrs N E Lewis of Centerville South Dakota arrived early this week and are visiting at the Mrs Tryphia Knudtson home near Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Lewis
Centerville, S. D
Tryphia Knudtson
Wadena
Peacocks Close Season With Thrilling Victory
Upper Iowa Peacocks wrap up the 1938 season with a 21 to 7 win over the Dubuque Spartans. The victory leaves UIU in third place with five wins, one tie and one defeat, while debuting a flashy passing attack that dazzled the Spartans. Reserve back Kenneth Evans of Elgin saw action in several conference games.
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Upper Iowa Peacocks
Dubuque Spartans
Peacocks
Upper Iowa
Kenneth Evans
Elgin
Large Farm Sale Near Garnaville Tops Clayton County Auction
One of the region’s largest farm sales held at the Moellering estate near Garnaville attracted about 4,000 attendees. The auction grossed around $10,000 with 72 cows selling to top $80 and 16 horses to top $147. Hogs averaged $1 and grain and hay sold firm at oats 22 and 30 cents per bushel, corn 36 12 cents, hay $4 per ton. Moellering, recently killed in a corn shredding accident, left a widow to close the estate.
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Clayton County
Garnaville
Roland Moellering
Moellering
Boyle Named Deputy Clerk Under New County Clerk
Ruby Boyle of Elgin is retained as deputy by newly elected county clerk of courts Herbert Klammer. She has served a little over three years and earned high marks for efficiency. Attorneys and abstractors recommended her retention in the office.
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Ruby Boyle
Elgin
Herbert Klammer
Miss Boyle
Masonic Fellowship Assn Plan Friday Meeting
The Masonic Fellowship Association will meet Friday evening in Farmersburg with Bro. Roggansack of Elkader as speaker. Lunch and a social hour follow the talk. All local members are urged to attend and keep the date.
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Masonic Fellowship Association
Farmersburg
Bro. Roggansack
Elkader
Hog Cholera Affects Farms Across Region
Hog cholera has been reported in multiple directions over the past week, causing heavy losses for several farmers. Hogs near market ready are being rushed out of the territory while others vaccinate their herds. Chopped hay requires less root than loose hay and is easier to feed.
Joint County Meeting of Legion and Auxiliary at West Union
A county meeting of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will be held at West Union on Tuesday evening, Nov. 29. Local members are urged to attend. no further details are provided. An Elmira man is rumored to be thinking of buying a coon hound to justify staying out nights.
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American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
West Union
Elgin
al Coon Hound
Home Elimination Contest At Elgin High School
Surveyors plan finish of Elgin Brainard road in 2025 as 3 year program nears end. Home elimination contest held Tuesday afternoon in the high school auditorium featured oratory and dramatic divisions with winners advancing to state Clermont on Nov 29 and county series in December. Coach C B Schori will coach first and second place winners for state and county meets.
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Elgin-Brainard
Jiuman Wreckage Harvey Gib
Anabelle
Ethel Boyle
Bessie Grimm
Layern Larsan
Paul Pulfer
Eli Hitenger
Harvey Gibertson
Ernestine Benson
Vera Walters
Clermont
Hawkeye
West Union
Farm Woman Kills Fox With Spade in Home Battle
Mrs Esten Landsgard of route 1 Postville killed a red fox in a backyard scuffle with the family dog last Friday. She used a wood shed spade to strike the animal in the neck then enlisted Frank Pringle of Clermont to skin and prepare the pelt valued at about four dollars. The tale notes this is the second fox story of the year and jokes about future foxes.
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Esten Landsgard
Route 1
Postville
Fred Pinney
Mr. Fox
Fair Association Re-elects All Officers
Fayette County Fair association re-elected all officers at the annual meeting in West Union. J. O. Probert remains president, L. L. Bloomfield vice president, Ed Bauder secretary, C. B. Grimes treasurer, Max Saltsgiver and W. S. Rothlisberger directors. Harry Stolle to join board as H. R. Humphry steps down. 1938 fair gross receipts were $17,086.84. after expenses and improvements of $958.92, running overdraft stood at $28.71.
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Fayette County Fair Association
West Union
Court House
J. O. Probert
L. L. Bloomfield
Ed Bauder
C. B. Grimes
Max Saltsgiver
W. S. Rothlisberger
J. W. Wilbur
Harry Stolle
H. R. Humphry
Bauder
Stillman Home Burns To The Ground
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stillman at Brainard was burned down Monday afternoon about one o clock. The family lost all furniture and clothing as there was no time to save anything when the fire began in the chimney and was discovered by Mrs. Stillman indoors.
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Harry Stillman
Brainard
Stillmans
Mixed Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Torkelson at Opera House
Relatives and friends gathered Saturday evening for a miscellaneous shower honoring Mr and Mrs Win Torkelson. The Little German Band and Swiss Band provided music for an evening of dancing followed by refreshments. Mr and Mrs Torkelson received many gifts.
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Opera House
Elgin High Faces Season With 13 Boys on Squad
Elgin's basketball team returns with thirteen boys, three lettermen from last year Albert Schupbach John McMillan and William Haas. Newcomers include Gene Schori Mike Blockhus Gordon Zunbrig gen Jack Adrian Gene Habeger Russell Wenger Robert Wenger James Christ Bud Kohls and Gerald Boleyn. The squad, smaller but fast, has two daily practices to get in shape for opening night versus West Union next Tuesday. Schedule so far lists West Union Arlington Randalia Cleemont Fayette and other games, with more dates to come.
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Tate
Elgin High School
West Union Zephyrs
Gene Schori
John McMillan
Wi, Haas
Albert Schupbach
Jim Christ
Bob Wenger
Bud Kohls
Russ Wenger
Gordon Zurbriggen
Mike Blockhus
Gerald Boleyn
Elgin
Wm. Haas
Gordon Zunbriggen
Jack Adrian
Gene Habeger
Russell Wenger
Robert Wenger
James Christ
West Union
Baines
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Hobson
Wertera
Unica
Hawkeyes
Dubuque
Rotary
Guttenberg
Masonic Fellowship Assn
Joint County Meeting of Legion and Auxiliary
Brainard Road
Eanns
Christ ‘ His
Fox
Stillman
Randalia
Cleemont
Fayette
Oapen
Asiptvistt
New Haven
Gan
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