Elgin Splits Opening Twinbill at Farmersburg
Elgin teams split a double header at Farmersburg with the varsity losing 29 to 10 and the second team winning 23 to 2. Ken Schori led Elgin with 29 points in the opener while Christ and Gene Schori added baskets as substitutes rotated in. Local players totaled seven personal fouls to Farmersburg five and one technical, with Elgin missing five free throws to Farmersburg’s seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Farmersburg
Tate
Ken Schori
Glen Schupbach
Jim Christ
Gene Schori
Powell
Blockhus
Christ
Skogman
Warmersburg
McMillan
Schupbach
Patterson
W. Haas
Itc
Haas
Gruver
G. Schori
Farmergb
Cold Snap Returns With Two Below Zero Readings
J Harrington notes thermometer at two below zero on Sunday and Monday mornings, signaling a harsh preview of winter. The cold spell comes as farmers finish corn husking and await milder weather after a brief moderation on Tuesday.
Zurbriggen Leads Peacock Team To Undefeated Season
Paul Zurbriggen senior at Upper Town University is first string tackle as the Peacocks cap a successful season with a 12 to 6 win over the Luther Norsemen. The team claims co-champions of the Iowa loop and finishes unbeaten. College officials suspend classes for a tribute program honoring the squad and Coach Dorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Zurbriggen
Upper Town University
Luther Norsemen
Peacocks
Iowa Loop
Dorman
Edwin C. Moore
Waterloo Courier
Lutheran Faculty Conference at Luther College Decorah
The Lutheran Faculty Conference of the Norwegian Lutheran Church will meet at Luther College Decorah on November 26 and 27 with expected large delegations including the full St Olaf faculty from Northfield Minnesota. Delegates will be divided by interests and problems and a strong program centered on Intercollegiate Athletica will be directed by notable leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Luther College
Decorah
St. Olaf
Northfield
Minn
Peacocks Tie For Conference Title
Upper Iowa defeated Luther 12 to 6 to tie for the Iowa conference championship with St Ambrose. It was Upper Iowa’s sixth straight victory. The team began the second half with two quick touchdowns after a scoreless first half. Luther added a fourth quarter touchdown. Elgin rooters boosted the Peacocks with Paul Zurbriggen, Elgin, a regular on the team, playing right tackle.
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Upper Iowa
Luther
Iowa
St. Ambrose
Elgin Rooters
Peacocks
Paul Zurbriggen
Elgin
Death of Louis Falb of West Bend at Des Moines Hospital
Louis Falb of West Bend died in a Des Moines hospital on Thursday November 11 from pneumonia at age 52. He was married to Della Wilson in 1916. He spent most of his life in West Bend, moved to Flagler Colorado five years ago and recently resided in Des Moines.
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Louis Falb
West Bend
Des Moines
Mr. Falb
Della Wilson
Flagher
Colo
Kerr Bennett wedding in Elgin at St Pauls Methodist
Kerr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Kerr of Elgin, married Cleve Bennett, son of Earl Bennett, at 9 am Sunday November 21 in St Pauls Methodist parsonage Elgin. Rev J J Snyder officiated with sister Mrs Ralph Shaffer of Wadena as attendant. They plan to reside on the Thos Howard Jr farm south of Elgin after December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Kerr
Wm. Kerr
Elgin
Cleve Bennett
Earl Bennett
St. Paul's Methodist Parsonage
J. J. Snyder
Ralph Shaffer
Wadena
Oak Grove
Illyria
Thos. Howard, Jr
Echo
Shower for Bride Elect Krueger Hosts and Gifts
The Baptist Tabitha Society held a miscellaneous shower for Rather Krueger at her parents home, Edwin and Mrs Krueger. Members and a few outside friends attended. Games and scrap book making provided entertainment, followed by refreshments. The bride received many lovely gifts for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Tabitha Society
Rather Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Study Club Meeting in Elgin Honors Crusades and Saints
The Elgin Study Club met at Bernice Falks home on Tuesday evening. The group discussed Crusades and Saints with Mildred Habeger reviewing Forty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams. Gladys Roberts reviewed Martha Berry the Sunday Lady of Possum Trot and Clara Kusters reviewed Belinda Jeilisse. Mrs Jack Snyder of Grandview attended as a guest.
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Elgin
Bernice Falk
Mildred Habeger
Hull House
Jane Adams
Gladys Roberts
Martha Berry
Clara Kuster
Belinda Jeilisse
Jack Snyder
Grandview
Shower for Newlyweds at Elgin Opera House
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Nickelle Martie held a Wednesday evening shower at the Elgin opera house. A large crowd enjoyed dancing and refreshments as a generous display of gifts was presented to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickelle Martie
Elgin Opera House
Mrs. Martie
Merchants Organize Christmas Gift Club in Elgin
Elgin merchants and professionals form a Christmas Gift Club mirroring last year’s plan. This year every merchant joins to expand gifts across the trade area. Inquiries welcome when visiting local merchants.
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Merchants Organize
Elgin
Clermont Man Improves After Buzz Saw Accident
Lloyd Amundson of Clermont is recovering in West Union hospital from a buzz saw accident that caused a badly lacerated hand. Doctors now say he will not lose any fingers, improving from first feared prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Amundson
Clermont
West Union Hospital
Fair Association Elects Officers for 1937 Terms
The Fayette County Fair association met at the courthouse on Tuesday and re elected all 1937 officers including President J C Probert and Treasurer Co W Grimes. Directors H H Kent Carl Palmer Grant Lauer L D Hitch holdover directors are Max Sakegiver Harry Humphry J W Wilbur and Walter Rothlisberger. Secretary Bauder reported a 250.01 deficit for 1937 and 1380.74 spent on permanent improvements to fair grounds. Premiums paid totaled 3415.20, attractions expense 4085, ticket sales 9683.75 and concessions 3083.61. State aid 2000 was received.
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Fayette County
Rye Aa
Lauder
Private Coin Holds Only Key to Situation
John Burgess of Minneapolis a banker told Town-Wdbrasks Canners association that private capital holds the only solution to the present demoralized situation of business. He said financing is slowed by greater federal supervision of banks and bankers. One hundred members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burgess
Minneapolis
Five generation Shaffer family noted in Elgin
A new daughter Dalene Avis Shaffer joins a five generation line in Elgin. The sequence begins with Frank Bohanan aged 81, followed by Mrs. M. V. Kiple, Mrs. James Yeurous, Mrs. Forest Shaffer, and the infant Dalene Avis Shaffer. The generations average about 20 years.
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Forest Shaffer
Elgin
Frank Bohhanan
M. V. Kiple
James Yeurous
Dalene Avis Shaffer
Bohanan
Becker and Schori Family Names Highlight Grammar Room Visit
Becker, Reuben Christen, Betty Alice Schori, Anna Schupbach, Betty Snyder and Lavon Larson were listed. Ula Boleyn visited the Grammar room last Thursday afternoon while Olia Torkelson was absent two days last week due to illness.
Coe College students join Baumgartner for Thanksgiving
B J Baumgartner drove to Cedar Rapids Wednesday morning and brought a number of Coe College students home for the Thanksgiving holiday. Those in the party included Louise Baumgartner, Frank Bauder l and Gerald Heck of Elgin, Norman Erickson of Clermont, and Betty Finch of West Union. Try the want ad column if you want results.
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B. J. Baumgartner
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Louise Baumgartner
Frank Bauder l
Gerald Heck
Elgin
Norman Erickson
Clermont
Betty Finch
West Union
Resulta
Pink lemonade tale from 1873 New Jersey wind
On a May day in 1873 William H Griffith of Three Bridges New Jersey found his lemonade turned pink after a bareback rider’s drying tights blew into the cup. He proclaimed pink lemonade absolutely new and the beverage’s origin story began. Gilbert and Anna Hanson left Faribault Minnesota after visiting Melvin Hanson and family since Saturday.
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William H. Griffith
Three Bridges
N. J
Griffith
Gilbert
Anna Hanson
Faribault
Mian
Melvin Hanson
Land Family
Former State Dairy Inspector Dies at 69 in Oelwein
Fred Stephenson aged 69, who served as state dairy inspector from 1914 to 1932, died Thursday afternoon at Oelwein after a brief illness. He previously worked as a butter maker at Lamont Dundee and Oelwein creameries and ran an ice cream factory in Oelwein. After leaving state service he was a sales agent for a Chicago creamery supply firm. Funeral services were held Sunday.
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Fred Stephenson
Oelwein
Lamont
Dundee
Chicago
Study Club Guests of East Community Club
Elgin Study Club members were hosted to a two course luncheon by East Community Club ladies at Mrs. Ed Bauder home near West Union. Afternoon program included poems songs solos and a clever contest won by Mrs. J. J. Snyder. Guest Mrs. N. H. Bakaman formerly of Elgin attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Ladies of the East Community Club
Ed Bauder
West Union
Harry Cline
Mildred Habeger
L. D. ‘Hitch
Fred Wilbur Vera
L. D. Hitch
Walter Fritz
August Brause
Weston
Gene Waldron
J. J. Snyder
N. H. Bakaman
Elgin
Christmas Seals Drive Support for Health in Elgin
Community appeal urges buying and using Christmas seals to fight tuberculosis. Seals arrive in Elgin homes via Friday delivery after Thanksgiving with a box at the drugstore for seal envelopes.
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Elgin
Elkader Hunter in Serious Condition
Lester Glawe of a farm south of Elkader is in an Elkader hospital recovering from a gunshot wound suffered while hunting. The accidental discharge as he went through a fence lodged the bullet high in the abdomen area and remains unfound by physicians. His condition is serious.
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Lester Glawe
John Glawe
Elkader
Auto Death Toll Mounts in Iowa for 1937
Iowa reports 483 auto deaths from January 1 to November 4, 1937. Fayette county adds four, Clayton six, Allamakee one, Winneshiek records no deaths. The top danger spots are Des Moines Waterloo Clinton Davenport with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City following.
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Iowa
Fayette County
Clayton
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Des Moines
Waterloo
Clinton
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Wedding Announcement for Frances Speer and Elmer Reitz
Friends received notice of the wedding of Miss Frances Speer of Maywood Missouri and Elmer Reitz of Taylor Missouri, held Sunday November 14. Reitz is the son of Mrs. Hans Friederich formerly of Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Spears of Mattoon Illinois. Al Spears arrived Wednesday morning to visit N. W. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Speer
Maywood
Elmer Reitz
Taylor, Mo
Reitz
Hans Friederich
Elgin
M. W. Spears
Mattoon, al
N. W. Evans
Fayette County Farm Bureau Drive Nears Finish in 1938
Fayette County Farm Bureau reports 400 members signed in the first 12 days of a two week drive with drives to wrap up in Oran Eden Scott and Clermont. Township chairmen were elected to serve on the Fayette County Agricultural Conservation association board including H L Yauslin of Clermont and Robert Wilson of Pleasant Valley.
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Fayette County
Fayette County Agricultural Conservation Association
H.L. Yauslin
Clermont
Robert Wilson
Pleasant Valley
Training school for county committeemen in field classification
A training session for Fayette county farm field classification was held in West Union led by W A Rothlisberger. Committeemen will survey every county farm to rate slope erosion productivity and use data for the 1938 agricultural conservation program. County 4 H party Dec 4 plans advance for the annual event at Upper Iowa gym Fayette with about 400 members and leaders.
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AAA
Fayette County
West Union
Rothlisberger
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Upper
Iowa
Fayette
Masonic Fellowship Meeting At Farmersburg Nov. 26
The November Masonic Fellowship meeting will be held at Farmersburg tomorrow evening at eight. P G M Graves of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin will address the group on Masonic Charity. Mr and Mrs Andrew Yearous arrived home Tuesday after a visit in the D CG Bartlema home in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Farmersburg
P. G. M. Graves
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Masonic Charity
Andrew Yearous
D. CG. Bartlema
Minneapolis
Minnesota
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