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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1923
Page
5
The Mech school notes enrollment at 98 with last year at 89. Sixth grade shows strong arithmetic progress toward 100 percent. Activities include citizenship discussions, Lyceum Course planning, new glee clubs, and expanding typing class with requests for more machines. Local reports cover property trusts, church notes, and revival plans through October 24 with guest speakers and schedule details.
The Fayette county home selects Mrs. B. Lowenberg of Ottumwa as the new matron following the death of Mrs. Wells. The appointment is expected to resolve ongoing concerns, given Mrs. Lowenberg’s successful career as a nurse and in county home work in Wapello county.
The Bundsy church urges attendance next Sunday October 7 for Rally Day. Bring a pew recruit as ranks are thinning. Little folks present a Rally Day Pageant with game music and readings.
Rebekahs are urged to attend the October 11 homecoming meeting. Members should bring sandwiches or a covered dish for the merry making ending with a picnic supper. Reverend and Mrs. Dee V Butler travel to Marion for a convention session. Mrs. Im. Tiera leaves Friday. Einestine Bohori named new tenant at State Bank in Olizega. work denial noted for Tb hag.
The mayor was absent and councilman Baumgartner was elected mayor pro tem. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. Bids were approved for various services including work by F. G. Gehring, painting and extinguisher refills, digging for a water main leak, and pump tending. The council hired H. F. Becker to inspect premises for chimney and fire hazard conditions and to report findings to the fire committee. Meeting adjourned.
Christ Bros sold their pool and billiard parlor below the opera house to Wm. F. Miller last Monday with possession taken immediately. Lew Christ retires to farming nearby while Clift continues to run the movie theatre and provide local entertainment. Bill Miller returns to public service after six years away.
Mr and Mrs George N Schorl and daughter Opal depart Sunday for a motor trip to Foston Minnesota to visit Mrs Schorl s sister Mrs Nelson. G Hagebretson returning with them from there. Miss Morence Rollina came from Chattanooga to visit her aunt Mrs Tana Henderson before heading to Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Harry Becker and son Joseph went to Waterloo for the Dairy Cattle Congress and to visit relatives returning Sunday evening. The MW Ladies Aid Society will meet at the church today with Mrs Me Ne Hiple as hostess.
The Senior Class at High High School plans a Lyceum Course this year. Opening night in the school assembly features the Schubert Quartette, a talented group of young ladies with Miss Carter as pianist and Miss Holden the reader. They perform October 8, followed by Mr. Robert Bowman, famed impersonator, on November 7 with shows in the new gym. January 11 brings Wm. Rader to discuss life and travel in the Bay of Firth and Mexico. The final act is titled The Mountain...
The Lautgeheimer Brothers saxophonists Algeni the accordionist and a string quartet perform April 4 at the high school assembly room. Season tickets adults 1.50 students 1.00 single numbers 60c 40c 50c for the last number all taxes included. Also notes a grave flower theft at West Union cemetery and local social mentions.
Elgin residents Mr and Mrs William J Graver celebrated their Golden Wedding on Tuesday October 2 with a family reunion and dinner. Guests from Cedar Rapids Rockford and surrounding towns gave flowers and a gold purse as keepsakes.
The County Sunday School Convention Institute met in Fayette Iowa on September 17 1923 with workers from Arlington Elgin Centenary Delwatn Randalia and Payette despite bad weather. Sessions covered Bible stories missionary work and methods for training juniors and Christians. The convention voted to divide the county into four districts and elected temporary officers including W C Van Ness Fayette as president and Janette Bender Fayette as secretary treasurer. An additional convention is planned for spring across the county.
Arthur Moellering of Garnaville reports first steady reliable help this season after hiring two Holstein natives from Europe. He paid $183 each for passage and repayment costs including ship fare, visa, railroad fare, head tax and pocket money.
The Bluit Farmers Diary Co plans a coal sale arriving October 6 to 16 right from the tracks. Winter supply buyers must notify Fred Reichert of Elgin who will supervise unloading. Mrs Luchsinger is secretary. Also notes a Sonoma California fire scare and local visitors the DeSarts and Christ.
Elgin High traveled to Postville for a hard fought game and fell short to a powerful Postville squad. Postville fullback Senulta led the attack scoring five times as the line dominated. Schulte Harris Lubers and Gehring helped pace the Postville drive while Elgin showed promise despite slow start late season. Next game hosts West Union with Captain Rennison out and Connner calling signals. Admission details listed.
The West Union grower Carter notes a strong tobacco yield per acre with no storm damage. A force of men works to complete harvest by week’s end as fields stayed sheltered from wind and hail, preserving leaf quality.
A city traveler questions a farmer boy about corn color. The boy calmly explains it is the crop planted and humorously notes the landlord takes half. The exchange reveals rural plain speech and a sharp retort as the city man continues on his way.
Dr W L Cannom of West Union, who has run a dental practice for over twenty years, sold his practice and residence at the northeast corner of the square to Dr Ty Molumby of Hawkeye. Possession will be given next June to allow both doctors to settle affairs at their current locations. Argo Gazette
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