School News Highlights and Local Activities
School notes report visitors from sig flat primary and Frirat primary children sharing an Indian project. High school work shifts to December 1 for opera etta prep directed by Miss Van Horn with The Tare sdorfs Spanish number. Jos Benz promotes sports goods. six home games planned at Teal. six weeks exams this week. Inter class events loom with debates. Church notes cover Columbus Day events, St Paul’s programs, and Willing Workers elected leaders. Pastor Ernest J Starr invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grethear
Finks
Sig Flat
Martha Chapman
Celia Meyer
C. A. Daniels
Ruth Rothigberger
Lolaumbus
M. E
St Paul's
Blein
Ermon Sub- Jott
God
Epworth Teague
Ladies’ Aid
Bessie Baldwin
Josephine DeBart
Josephine Knial
Hina Hunsberger
St. Paul
Columba era items and community notices mix archive
A readable collage of names, programs, and notices from Columbus area life. Mentions of Miss Van Horn supervising a grammar room, upcoming Inspirational meeting October 23 at West Union, eighth graders presenting on Conservation and the Homestead Act, church ministers Rev Lauer and Rev Daviels, and several local staff and visitors. Also notes on milk bottle deliveries, Elipse Rebekah Lodge meeting October 22, and a closing line about fees in Elgin.
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Schupbach
Lfe
Columbus
Clarence Schneider
Helen Rothlinberger
Clifton Wilson
Poon
Columbua
Edward Klingman Song
Columbia
Josephine Enid
Millard Gilberte
Frank Kiple
Clifton Mealey
Lester Wenger Song
America, the Beautiful
Miss van Horn
Lyone
sMrs. Hopp
Mra
BH. Frieden
L. O. Lehman
Visitor Inspecting Caves Near Elgin Draws Interest
Mr Ferguson of Weet Union toured caves south of Elgin on Tuesday to inspect their safety and potential. He stayed briefly but plans a return visit. Locals warn the caves are largely unexplored and dangerous with water filled caverns and a likely 150 foot drop.
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Ferguson
Weet Union
Wigin
Elgin
Thia
Real Estate Transfers From R ogers Abstract Office Five Weeks
Real estate transfers reported from W J Rogers abstract office covering five weeks ending October 2 1986. Notable entries include Paul A Garves to Chris Wenger listing section 1-2 SH 3-92-7 for $1 and Sijhemaen to A J Knudtson Le.
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W. J. Rogers Abstract
Paul A. Garves
Chris Wenger
Sihemaen
A. J. Knudtson
Council Proceedings Digin Iowa October 5 1925
Digin Iowa October 5 1925 council met in regular session with Mayor Gunderson and six councilmen present. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Bills audited and allowed include Strauch printing 145, Klingman labor on streets 9, Power Co street lighting 53.75, Harrington reading 4, Kiple drayage 25, Stoehr Drug Co supplies 13.23, Gehring labor on streets 127.60.
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Digin
Iowa
Gunderson
Imen
Kohler
Stoehr
BH. Schori
G. N. Schorl
Patterson
Ir. P. Strauch
Klingman
N. BE. Ta. Power Co
Harrington
G. H. Kiple
Stoehr Drug Co
Fred Gehring
Gtresta
Local notices of visits and travels around town
Town residents and visitors are noted for trips and social calls. R Woodard of West Union planned business in Washington DC and personal sightseeing. J L Greg and Frank Hangartner of Pontville to see Pirates and Senators game. Dr H S Hadsel visited Colfax Wisconsin and Barney Lee home with wife. Mrs Trygve Husberg and son accompany on return. Mrs C S Halstenton returned from Iowa University hospital. Mal Kohler drove auto from Cedar Rapids with Mrs Imer Schori. Bigin’s fans follow world games by radio from Pittsburg and Washington. Albeta Marie born to Mrs and Mrs A C Stoffregen. Jos Brabham from California visiting William Brabham. Mrs J W Allen homecoming after operation. John Wonderly of Elkader visiting J W Allen. Trene Nemmo Mildred Harrington and Mrs C M Green at Oelwein. Marion Van Horn visited Water ville. Sohn, Walter Falk in Dubuque on business. Oscar Conner of Arlington in Blein on Monday. Mrs L G Lehman and Lois at Oolwain. Mrs Bert Allen visiting relatives in Oelwein. Lizzie B Lyons stayed near Fayette for weekend. Mrs H T Knudtson visited Oelwein.
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R. ©. Woodard
West Union
Washington, D. C
J. L. Greg
Frank Hangartner
Pontville
Pirates
Senators
Hadsel
Colfax
Wisconsin
Barney Lee
Trygve Husberg
Pittsburg
Washington
Sirs
A. C. Stoffregen
Alberta Marie
Jos Brabham
California
William
J. W. Allen
John Wonderly
Elkader
J. W. ‘Allen
Trene Nemno
Mildred Harrington
C. M. Green
Oelwein
Marion van Horn
Waterville
Sohn
Walter Falk
Dubuque
Oscar Conner
Arlington
Blein
City council notes and committee actions recorded
Independence Corrugated Culvert Co. culvert project noted with committee work by F. B. Kohler and H. W. Falk grave private alley payment. Motion made and carried. council adjourned. Clerk J. Harrington and Mayor Gus Gunderson signed.
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Poe Pges
Independence
F. B. Kohler
H. W. Falk
J. Harrington
Gus Gunderson
Autos Kill Two Every Hour Fact Sheet
The piece compiles 1923 and 1924 American auto death rates showing 14.8 per 100000 in 1923 versus 19.4 in 158 cities for 1924, totaling not less than 17400 deaths and highlighting a toll of more than two lives per hour. It cites the National Safety Council and notes regional comparisons with England, Scotland, New Zealand, and Canada.
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America
England
Wales
Scotland
New Zealand
Canada
The
National Safety Conncil
Value of saving and earning for a secure future
The text urges saving a dollar or two monthly while still able to earn. Savings earn interest, work continuously, and provide comfort in retirement or when earnings stop. Earning is a duty, and saving part of earnings creates comfortable circumstances. money can be a blessing when used rightly without conflicting with religion or morals.
The Man Worth While Epitaph
A concise ode extols the truly worthwhile man who pays his bills, treats others fairly, keeps his tongue in check, and does good deeds. He away from petty gossip, spreads fellowship, and earns lasting respect as a genuine, exemplary figure.
Sagt Torr Farm Sale Prospects Ahead for 1976
Sagt Torr Farm reports recent sale of a farm on October 3 and a strong offer on a second farm on October 7. The firm expects continued farm sales between now and March 1, 1976 and invites listing of farm or residence property with FLGIN LAND CO aimed by A. M. Weibel, Mer.
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Flgin Land CO
By. A. M. Weibel
Mer
Falps Sons Drive August Chevrolet Lead in Iowa Dealers
Falp & Sons reported selling 19 Chevrolets in August, the most in Iowa relative to their annual quota of 40. A Dubuque meeting last week featured the general agent praising the record and urging continued strong sales.
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Falp & Sons
Iowa
Dubuque
Elgin County Company to begin paying for corn
The Elgin Coontng Co will commence paying for sweet corn on Monday October 19. Patrons are asked to bring their Beale tickets.
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Stara
The
Elgin Coontng Co
Beale
Local residents change homes and work placements in region
Jas Bailey and family moved from West Union into rooms over Sehmid’s harness shop. He will join Ziba Tripp at an auto repair shop. Mrs Henry Duncan returned to Waterloo after weeks with her daughter Mrs J W Allen. John Garber and daughter with Mr and Mrs Leo Garber of Bremen Indiana visited John Falk last Wednesday. Atty A C Peterson of Wes Union was a business visitor yesterday. Florence Thoman visited Decorah relatives last week.
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Jas, Bailey
Weat Union
Sehmid
Ziba Tripp
Henry Duncan
Waterloo
J. W. Allen
John Garber
Leo Garber
Bremen
Indiana
John Falk
Atty
A. C. Peterson
Baptist Church Notes and Clayton County Farm Census
Baptist Church notes list Sunday services and events including German service, Sunday school, BYPU meetings, and pray er gathering with invitations. Clayton County farm census data from the Department of Commerce highlights 42 fewer farms in five years, falling farm land values, shifts in livestock, and changes in crop totals, sparking general but engaging observations.
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Clayton County
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Iowan Red Cross Aims For 100000 Members This Drive
The Iowa Red Cross plans a next annual drive starting Armistice Day to enroll 100000 members. One dollar memberships will be common though larger options exist. 50 cents of each goes to local communities for Red Cross work while the national share funds international humanitarian efforts. Community focus and local chapters emphasized.
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Iowa Med Cross
Red Cross
Evangelist Daniel Preaches Faith That Guides the Soul
The Rev. Philip Lauer leads a growing Baptist congregation with strong Sunday attendance as Rev. Carl A. Daniel of Chicago urges Christians to seek eternal values over worldly gains. He warns that chasing wealth and fame can cost the soul, urging renewed devotion, prayer, and faithful living to honor Christ.
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Philip Lauer
Carl A. Daniel
Chicago
Ler
Peter
Christ
Satan
Anif
Jegua
Ghriat
Mail clerk arrested on mail robbery charge
Harry F. Winn, a railway mail clerk, was arrested in Owatona Minnesota on the preceding Wednesday for robbing the mails. Inspectors sent him to St Paul to await grand jury with bail set at 1500 dollars. Winn denies guilt while postal authorities assert the case is clear.
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Harry FE
Winn
Owatona
Mingnesota
St. Paul
the Winn
Decorah-Cedar Rapids
Balloon Tire Equipment Opens New Ballloon Service Shop
Balloon Tire Equipment announces installation of balloon equipment and offers balloon repair for automobile tires. Services include auto top and side curtain buying, radiator repair, car washing, and a new grease rack. Located in West Union, Iowa.
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Boamers Tire Shop
West Union
Towa
Iowa, I Love Best Promoted at State Meeting
Dee Pettit and Wallace Peters will attend a state county agents meeting in Ames to promote Pettit's newly published song Iowa, Love Best aimed at agricultural gatherings. Advertising before the meeting should boost its popularity and reach.
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Iowa
Dee Pettit
Wallace Peters
Ames
Agenta
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Ernest J. Starr
Rebekahs
Thureday
Eelipse Rebekah Lodge
Carrie EB. Steele
Mgin
Council Proceedings
Eigintzin
Ladies” Camel Cemetery Association
Nice
Stoshi
Luren Singing Society of Decorah
East Clermont
Dorothy Gilson
Hisse Smith
Anna DeSatt
Mattoon
Adolphi Koevenig
Nashua
Sagt-Torr Farm
New
Brainard
Sumner
Lord Willing
Ph. Lauer
Witl
Alfred Wenger
R. P. Strauch
Elgin-Clermont
Wenger
Agnes Crowe
Etgin
M. A. Nicklaus
Strauch
Clermont
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxilliary
Charles Grover
Kiple
Chattanooga
Tenn
Signal Mt
Walt
L. T. Anderson
Celia Greenley
Beas Stoshr
Ray Bhaffer
Springer
Jim Powers
Fayette
Hay
Independence Produce
Harry Becker
Mayette
Floyd Harvey
Geo. Barnhart
Castalia
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