Nine Students Attend State Convention
Nine girls from Elgin high school represented the local Dalma ceo Home Economics Club at the state convention held in Cedar Falls Saturday October 7. The event aimed to engage high school girls and Elgin was the only Fayette county school represented. Attending were Miss Gilma Olson Marian Patterson Coronél Rothlisberger Marjorie Reierson Marjorie Lerson Pearl Grimm Gladys Yearous Rose Reitz Marie Schupbach and Erma Grether with Lawrence Grimm and Wilson Patterson as drivers.
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Elgin High School
Dalmaceo Home Economica Club
Cedar Falls
Fayette County
Elgin
Oelwein
Gilma Olson
Marian Patterson
Coronél Rothlisberger
Marjorie Reierson
Marjorie Lerson
Pearl Grimm
Gladys Yearous
Rose Reitz
Marie Schupbach
Erma Grether
Lawrence Grimm
Wilson Patterson
Dalma club officers elected for coming year and meetings noted
The Dalma ceo club elected Marian Patterson as President Er ma Grather as Vice president Marjorie Rei érson as Secretary and Marie Schup dach as Treasurer for the coming year The program committee includes Marjorie Lar on Pearl Grimm and Gladys Yearous The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday Oct 11 at the high school gymnasium The article also covers school activities and future football plans with notes on classes and a scout program update
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Evening Star
Gladys Yearous
Pearl Grimm
Rosie Reitz
Geraldine Kohler
Dalmaceo Club
Marian Patterson
Erma Grather
Marjorie Reiérson
Marie Schupdach
Marjorie Laron
Publishers Meet Tomorrow at Monona
The Northeast Iowa Press Association will meet at Monona tomorrow afternoon October 18 with H B Rittenhouse of the Leader as host. The program focuses on round table talks likely centered on the NRA. The newspaper code remains unapproved by the president and requires revisions.
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Northeast Iowa Presa, Association
Monona
H. 8
Rittenhouse
Leader
NRA
Fire Prevention Week Aids Recovery Efforts
National Board estimates eight months of 1933 fire losses at 224.9 million versus 310.1 million in 1982. Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14 urges strong prevention efforts to reduce losses, protect lives, and support recovery. Citizens urged to inspect heating, dispose of hazards, fix wiring, and practice fire safety to cut costs and prevent business closures.
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National Board of the Underwriters
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Ongoing Safeguards
Fire and prevention measures urged as protection is limited once a blaze starts. The editorial promotes Fire Prevention Week and urges continued vigilance year round to save lives and property from fire hazards.
Gospel Services Postponed Two Days Elgin Baptist
Rev I C Peterson of Mt Pleasant Iowa cannot reach Elgin Sunday evening October 15. Services at Elgin Baptist Church postponed to Tuesday October 17 with singer Gus Scott and Peterson taking charge of children and youth work. Evening services daily minus Saturdays. Come hear the fearless speaker.
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I. C. Peterson
Mt. Pleasant
Elgin
Elgin Baptist Church
Peterson
Gus Scott
Library benefit card party at Elgin town hall
A library benefit bridge party will be held at the Elgin town hall at 8 p m on Friday October 20 A variety of prizes will be awarded and lunch with coffee will be served Tickets are 25 cents per person Come to support the library.
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Elgin Town Hall
American Legion and Auxiliary Meet. Capper Returns
The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a Wednesday evening meeting at their hall with hostesses Mrs. Bert Thoman and Mrs. H. W. Falk. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Capper returned home Saturday after a two week auto trip visiting Chicago for the Century of Progress, Niagara Falls, Pittsfield, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and Virginia before returning home by a southern route. They reported fine weather and marked enjoyment of the trip.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Bert Thoman
H. W. Falk
Charles Capper
Chicago
Century of Progress
Niagara Falls
Pittsfield
Mass
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Virginia
Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Cutting Fire Loss
The week of October 14 is Fire Prevention Week in laws to warn the public about the large fire losses and urge action against such losses. City fire loss in 1982 exceeded six and a half million dollars with over eighty percent preventable, prompting calls to clean premises and remove fire risks.
Teachers Reception Brings School And Town Closer
The Ladies' Aid Society hosted a reception for St Pauls M E school staff at the church on Monday night. Guests included community members and alumni who joined in a short program with songs, readings, and an orchestra performance. Local officials and faculty praised cooperation that strengthens school community ties.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Paul’s
M. E. Church
J. J. Snyder
Max Thoma
Gordon Mosby
Weibel
Howard Shaffer
Eddie Klingman
Ruby Boyle
Baptist Young People’s Orchestra
M. Zurbriggen
Lillian Jacob
Gustaf Krueger
Lillian Krueger
Fred Lauer
Luella Miller
Marian Lehman
Lawrence Muehlethaler
Elgin Study Club Meets For Annual Review
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. L. L. Kiple’s home on Oct. 4 with president Verna Mosby presiding. Members gave their year topics and Josephine Hong presented Vashti and Esther. Bernice Falk read from The Spawn of the North. Delegates Gladys Schori and Myrtle Kohler were elected for the district Women’s Federated Clubs meeting in Elkader on Oct. 10–11. The group plans three public card parties to fund the Elgin Public Library.
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Elgin
Elkader
Gladys Schori
Myrtle Kohler
Study Club
Elgin Public Library
Opening Silliman-Miller Show Shines in Elgin
The Silliman-Miller Show opened in Elgin Sunday evening amid bad weather with a fair crowd. The three act play Too Many Husbands and vaudeville impressed as one of the best Elgin has seen. Eight performers delivered professional talent. Next Sunday the three act farce Oh Doctor will follow with a full vaudeville change promising constant laughter.
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Silliman-Miller
Elgin
Twin crops problem in corn hog balance urged
A pamphlet from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration argues excess corn and hog production form a twin problem. Reducing hog numbers and corn acreage together is needed to restore parity prices and balance demand. The report notes hog slaughter around 45 million head annually and shrinking pork exports, with corn feeding half the crop.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
United States
Teachers of N E Iowa Meet at Cedar Rapids
The northeastern Iowa teachers will hold their Iowa State Teachers' Association divisional meeting in Cedar Rapids on Friday and Saturday October 13th and 14th. The shift from Thursday to Friday was made to lose only one school day. An advertisement from Cottage Studio Oelwein urges planning Christmas gifts with a photograph.
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Iowa
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Elgin and Arlington End in 6 6 Deadlock Tilt
Elgin and Arlington battled to a 6 to 6 tie Friday in a steadier, hard fought game. Steele scored for Elgin on a end run for the first touchdown, with both teams matching in a defensive tilt and a cautious second quarter.
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Elgin
Arlington
Elgin-Arlington
Steele
Lneup
Krueger L
E. Anderson Lyons L.T
Hutchinson But
Grattan Trial Begins in Decorah Murder Case
Marvin T Grattan of Decorah is on trial Monday for the murder of Meade at the Decorah fair grounds last summer. Judge Goheen of Calmar presides with defense by Nelgon Decorah and O Brien Waukon. Grattan is released under bond.
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Marvin’ T. Grattan
Decorah
Meade
Decorah Fair Grounds
Goheen
Calmar
Isx
Attys. Nelgon
O'Brien
Waukon
Grattan
Construction paper advertisement at Echo Office
Local notice promotes construction paper sales available at the Echo Office. Short, practical ad aimed at readers seeking basic school supplies. Ady, tftp.
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Echo Office
Elgin People In Serious Auto Accident
The C. O. Torkelson family plus Mrs. Ruth Moellerman and daughter Ruth and Mrs. Howard Snyder of Grandview were hurt in a crash on primary 11 near Bryantsburg while returning from Grandview. They rode in B. M. Benson’s Chrysler, which collided with J. F. Swift’s Packard from Marengo. The Benson car was severely damaged and its occupants suffered cuts and bruises, treated at Independence hospital. all started recovering by evening. The Benson vehicle was towed home Tuesday evening.
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Tha C. O. Torkelson
Ruth Moellerman
Ruth
Howard Snyder
Grandview
Bryantsburg
Torkelson
B. M. Benson
Chrysler
Packard
J. F. Swift
Marengo
Benson
Independence Hospital
Evenuie
Attend District Study Club Meeting
Nine delegates from the local Study Club traveled to Etkader on Tuesday for a meeting. The day included a business session and a book and picture display. An evening banquet and program at the high school gym followed, with several attendees listed by name.
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Etkader
Mesdames Elmer Hoag
Mel Kohler
L. L. Kiple
L. B. Carter
H. D. Yack
Gordon Mosby
Max Thoma
Ben Baumgartner
H. H. Wolf
Mrs. Thoma
Baumgartner
Moaby
Eskader Business Visitor Dr Crider Sees Saturday Evening
Dr. Br. A. Crider was documented as a business visitor in Eskader on Saturday evening, meeting local contacts and touring the area.
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BR. A. Crider
Eskader
Special News Letter from County Seat brings teachers to meeting
A Faytte county Schoolmasters Club meeting is slated for next Thursday at West Union with a coaches night hosted by superintendents. L L Mendenhall, Director of Physical Education at Cedar Falls State Teachers College, will speak. Dinner at Loftus Cafe precedes an evening at the high school.
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Faylette County
West Union
L. L. Mendenhall
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Loftus Cafe
Jurors Drawn for October Term in Fayette County
Thirty five jurors were drawn Saturday to serve for the October term starting October 30. Judge T H Goheen of Calmar presides in his first Fayette county term since election last fall. Jurors are summoned to appear November 4 at 10 00 a m from this part of the county Verle Kniel Elgin and A G Becker Clermont among those listed.
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Pete
T. H. Goheen
Calmar
Fayette County
Verle Kniel
Elgin
A. G. Becker
Clermont
Creamery to Begin Biweekly Deliveries Next Week
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company will ship cream haulers twice weekly through winter as an economy. Patrons must cooperate by keeping cream quality high, aiding bigger and steadier checks. The firm markets all output to a large company that rewards top quality, boosting patron incomes.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Use Type and Ink-and Why Make Millions Think-and Buy
A promotional column touts innovative type and ink strategies as the trigger for mass consumer buying. It argues typography and branding shape perception, urging readers to invest in design choices that spur rapid sales and market impact.
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Emmesting Holzer
Margie Strauch
Geraldine Kobler
Zella
Dalmaceo Activities
Supt. Carter
West Vaie
Whitney
McGregor
Victor Topp
Keith
Robert
Kehler
Hob Falk
Elmer Hoag
Gordon
Zurbriggen
Jimmie Christ
Elgin Study Club
N. E
Adv
Schoolmasters
L. G.meyer
Jon Damon
Qelwain
Jay Cook
Payette County
G. Lee
Sede
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