School News Notes Absences Milk Program Health Move
The first month shows two eighth grade absences and none in seventh. No tardiness yet. Parents and others are invited to visit. Girl scouts held a hike and slumber party at Faye Brabham’s home with about twenty girls and two chaperones. Some girls attended the opening football game in Oelwein. Primary milk time began. 25 of 30 children buy milk. Second primary started a health movement with weekly silver stars and monthly gold stars. Visitors included Mrs. Ben Baumgartner and Clara Muehlenthaler. Unusual absences raise concerns about preventing lost work. cooperation sought for better attendance. No school Thursday and Friday for Fay County Institute in Oelwein. Examinations were held. next Thursday and Friday mark the end of the first six weeks.
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Girl Scouts
Faye Brabham
Ofemons
Frieden
Tregent
Ben Baumgartner
Clara Muehlenthaler
Andy
Fay Atte County Institute
Oolwein
Elgin 108es Fall To Oelwein In Opening Game
Elgin High football opened with a 26 to 6 loss at Oelwein. Missed chances and three blocked punts cost Elgin, though the team showed fight with end runs by Schneider and Kiple and a late passing attack. They travel to face Sacred Heart Academy next Saturday at 8 30 pm.
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Elgin High
Oelwein High
Oelwein
Elgin
Oewein
Blein
Schneider
Kiple
Olgon
C. Muehmethaler
Hinle
Olson
M Gin
Colwein
Tha Poge
Fighting Irish
Bacredl Heart Academy
Migin
Ball Park
Oslwein
Unusual Offer for Two Newspapers at Discount
The Elgin Echo and the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald are offered together at 6.00 per year for both papers, a savings compared to subscribing separately. Readers are invited to subscribe for both at the shop to save on their home paper.
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Elgin Echo
Dubuque
New Home Bakery to Open in Hilgin this Fall
A new business, The Higin Home Bakery, is planned in Hilgin in the former Johnson Cafe building. Owner My Zurbriggen, an experienced baker from Switzerland and America, will install machinery and expects to start by October 15. Local support is hoped as existing bakers serve outside customers and shift bakery funds locally.
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Hilgin
Zurbriggen
Switzerland
America
Higin Home
N West
Higin
Johnson Cafe
Bilgin
Zurbdrige
Ty Higin Busitegs Pirclen
St Paul and area church notes preview fall events
M E Church notes welcome a new year at St Paul with a Bethesda Pool sermon next Sunday at ten. Two conventions follow, Oct 8 and Oct 11 at Hawkeye and Oelwein, with hopes for delegations. A missing officer is corrected. Illyria evening service and music night planned. Baptist notes report protracted meetings led by Rev Appel of Minneapolis with nightly services through Oct 15 and cottage prayer at 9 30.
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M. E Church
St. Paul's
Hmigin
Digin
Bethesda
Dubuque District
Illyria
Ernest J. Starr
Baptist Church
Wd ‘Appel
Minneapolis
Mmern
Lauer
Democrats Lose Nominated Candidates in County Ruling
Atty. Gen. Gibson's ruling voids all nominees from county conventions, eliminating three Democratic candidates including Capper for clerk, Josephine Ainsworth for county attorney, and Bueneke for treasurer. Miss A C Worth circulated petitions to pursue an Independent bid, but Capper and Bueneke may not join.
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Gibson
Or. Capper
Josephine Ainsworth Fier
Bueneke
Miss Acbworth
Capper
Operation at local hospital
Creighton Conner submitted to a double hernia operation at the local hospital on Tuesday. The operation was performed by Dr Jordee of Clermont, assisted by Dr Pritchen of Decorah. Dr Mock administered anesthesia. Creighton stood the operation well and has been getting along nicely since. Miss Torkelson of Clermont is the nurse in charge.
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Creighton Conner
Jordee
Clermont
Agsintead
Pritchen
Decorah
Mock
Creighton
Miss Torkelson
Festmaster Falb and Allen tour eastern exposition cities
Festmaster Geo Falb and Ray Allen of Detwoin depart Monday for Detroit New York Washington Atlantic City and Philadelphia to visit the exposition. Mr Falb is taking his annual vacation from the post office and expects to return by the 19th of this month.
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Geo Falb
Ray Allen
Detwoin
Detroit
New York
Weahington
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Mr. Falb
Postr
Elgin Canning Co Sells Out Corn Pack Fast
Elgin Canning Co, after a strong year, has sold the entire pack and ships two to three carloads daily to jobbers. The season totals about eighty five carloads, roughly seventy five thousand 24 can cases, with one day reaching over 130,000 cans. Quality defined the year as most corn graded extra standard or better.
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Elgin Canning Company
Johnson-Leuchtenmacher nuptials in Gunter area
Miss Ida Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Johnson of Gunter wed Mr Philip Leuchtenmacher at the Evangelical parsonage on September 29. Rev C H Franke officiated with Ada Leuchtenmacher and Gust Olson as attendants. The groom, a native of Elica, works as an automobile mechanic for Allen Motor Co and plans to reside in Blkader.
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Ida Johnson
Nicholas Johnson
Igunder
Philip Leuchtenmacher
Evangelical Parson
Ada Leuchtenmacher
C. H. Franke
Ister Ph
Gust Olson
Macher
Elica
Gunter
J. Leuchtender
Allen Motor Company
Blkader Register
Fourth District Women Meet in Oelwein
The annual meeting of the lows Federated Women's Clubs of the fourth district was held in Oelwein Tuesday and Wednesday October 6 and 6. The Tuesday Tourist Club and Oelwein Woman's Club hosted this thirtieth district gathering at the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs J D Shaffer and Mrs H T Knudtson were chosen as delegates from the local study club to attend the convention.
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Lows Federated Women's Clubs
Fourth District
Oelwein
J.D. Shaffer
H. T. Knudtson
Road work on Elgin-Gunder road underway
County workmen east of Elgin are blasting trees and preparing to improve the Elgin-Gunder road. The deteriorated stretch is aimed for a solid road, with Clayton county supervisors urged to keep crews until a regular street is established.
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Elgin
Elgin-Gunder
Clayton County
Box social and program at District No 8 on October 15
Louise Meyer, Teacher, announces a box social and program at District No 8 on October 15. Also notes temporary absence coverage at the post office during two weeks' absence of Mr. Falb, with Hubbard quote about knowledge.
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Avi Bortal
Louise Meyer
Hubbard
Wicesfa Capper
Mr. Falb
North Dakota farmers profit and weather note from Kenmare
In the Kenmare October 1826 note, readers discuss J D Shaffer’s North Dakota farming report, compare North Dakota and Iowa profits, and recall a early frost and snowfall. Wheat yields average about 19 bushels per acre and flax 15. a foot of snow on Sept 14 melts days later. threshing days remain. The writer urges civil discourse on state merits.
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Kenmare
N. 2
FR. i. Williamst
Hgin C. T. A
J.D. Shaffer
North Dakota
Iowa
Dex
Towa
Notice to Patrons on Post Office Phone Service
The Wists post office orders phone service discontinued due to confusion with work. Office closed at 6 p.m. but all mail deposited before seven still travels on evening trains. Mail may be obtained through rock boxes until 7 p.m. Corrections to mailing lists can be made at the local office for a normal charge. Bave waste by updating your list to date, Geo. H. Fulb, Postmaster.
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Wists
la Bon
Qatar
Geo. H. Fulb
Postiras
Halsten son Undergoes Operation Wednesday
Word received from Rochester Minnesota that Mr Halstenson underwent an operation successfully at eleven in the morning. Doctors stated chances for recovery were favorable after a second operation ten days later. Mr and Mrs Elmer Schorl were present and expect to return home in a day or two if Halstenson progresses well.
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Mel Kohler
Rochester
Minn
Halstenson
Elmer Schorl
County U S Convention at Hawkeye
The Fayette County Sunday Reheal Convention will be held at Hawkeye on October 11 with day and evening sessions starting at 6 am. Two state speakers will attend along with Pres. J P Van Horn of UTU Miss Eva Morris of Oswein and other local talent.
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Fayette County
Hawkeye
J. P. van Horn
U.T. U
Eva Morris
Oswein
Coal for Creamery Patrons At Elgin Dairy Seeks Orders
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company will again order coal for its patrons and others interested. Patrons should notify Fred Reichert, president, with the amount they expect to use. Coal is to be taken directly from care on arrival.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Fred Reichert
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Schari At Fayette Home
Mr and Mrs C R Schari entertained many out of town relatives Friday night at Dimmal for Mrs Schari birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs C R Carpenter A J Carpenter Mrs Maury Carpenter Mr and Mrs A B Whitney Mary and Gertrude Carpenter Jane Denniston Mrs Jennie Denniston all of Fayette and Mr and Mrs Albert Bchori and Mr Gerald of Wain. The visitors stayed at the Sthord home through Sunday evening.
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C. R. Schari
Dimmal
Wain
TheoMissus
Sthord
Frank Crooks Weds Illinois Lady In Wet Union
The Clermont Enterprise reports the marriage of Mrs Ida Rice Nora Whingis to Frank Crooks of the area, wed Thursday at Wet Union. Witnesses included Mrs Sheiler and Mrs Sherman of Fayette and Frank Dean of Union township. The couple resides at the groom's family farm and plans an oiling trip when farm work eases.
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Clermont Enterprise
Ida Rice
Nora
Whingis
Frank Croiks
Wet Union
Jillice
Ponce L. EL Berkay
Sheiler
Sherman
Fayette
Frank Dean
Union
Township
Creott
Gragm
Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Gruver
Mr and Mrs W J Gruver celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary on Saturday October 2 with a quiet day at home. The couple has endured health challenges recently and this marks their fourth Golden Wedding milestone. Friends extend best wishes for happiness and longevity.
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W. J
Graver
Change at the Opera House Promises Better Movie Experience
The Highi Opera House management announces updated projection equipment and improved service. Manager Mr. Miller pledges top quality for Elgin patrons and invites all to come see the enhanced cinema firsthand.
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Highi Opera House
Miller
Elgin
Yankees and Cardinals Clash In World Series So Far
The series so far is a draw with New York taking Game 1 2 to 1 and St Louis winning Game 2 6 to 2 while Game 3 ended 4 to 6. Yesterday New York exploded for 19 runs as Babe Ruth went 4 for 5 with two home runs. Game five is set for today in St Louis amid Fire Prevention Week as a reminder of safety and prevention.
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Yanks
Cardinals
New York
St. Louie
Babe Ruth
St. Lowla
Decorah gun range eyed as Clermont club aims 600 yards
In Decorah the Clermont Rifle Club plans a longer range after testing a 200 yard setup. They own two Springfield and a target rifle, with 909 pounds of dynamite noted as potential quarry. Local reports discuss road markers on Highway No 18 and court actions in Cresco including school contracts and civil war veteran counts.
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Clermont Rifle Club
Postville
Una
Timothy
Canada
Atlantic Pean Board
Germany
Town
Pascengera
Cryona Jn
Wet fall recalls 1881 drought and roads blocked
Elford Hunshbergar compared the current wet fall to the 1881 season with eight weeks of rain. He noted no past year matched that amount of rain, with ground soaked and hillsides sliding. Roads toward Cherry Valley were among the worst, repeatedly blocked by fallen trees and stones.
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Elford Hunshbergar
Huneberger
Cheery Valley
Christmas Cards on Display for Early Orders
The Echo presents a sample book of the latest Christmas cards with about twelve weeks to the event. Cards are sold in multiples of 25 for £5 and can be printed with a chosen name. deliveries to homes are available by request. Mr and Mrs Nels Olson visited friends in Waterloo and at a dairy show over Friday and Saturday.
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The
Echo
Nels Olson
Jack Malone
Iwaterloo
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