Elgin Triumphs Over Arlington Here Friday
Elgin football team won its third straight game by defeating Arlington eleven here Friday at Shortfield. Patterson opened with a 70 yard run in the first quarter. Elgin added a safety in the third after blocking a punt and tackling. Final game at Shortfield Friday shows Elgin vs Hawk aye at 3 o'clock, a six man season closer drawing a likely large crowd.
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Elgin
Arlington
Shortfield
Patterson
Hawkaye
Home Economics
Masonic Fellowship Meeting at Elgin in October
Geo. H. Falk, president of the Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship association, states the October meeting will be held at Elgin on the 29th. Officers are arranging a guest speaker and cannot announce the name yet. The local lodge will organize the program after the field meeting and will serve the usual lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Falk
Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Elgin
Nine Point Farm Program Presented at Sioux City Hearing
Fayette county farmers testified on a nine point program aiming parity prices, price stabilization, production control, natural resource conservation, ever normal granary, tenancy reform, consumer protection, and long term operation. They argued surpluses and crop failures hurt income and soil fertility, with local attendees including Medberry, Newhit, Kerr, Thompson, Rothitsberger, and Hiteh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Senate
Sioux City
Max Medberry
Elgin
A. C. Newhit
Castalia
K.J. Kerr
Clermont
Thore Thompson
Wadena
Rothitsberger
B. L
Hiteh
County corn husking derby set for Sinnott farm event
Arrangements completed for a county corn husking derby at P. N. Sinnott farm near Fayette on Saturday at 10 a m. Eight entries listed including J Weininger Hawkeye and Ed Weininger Hawkeye with more expected. A special Fayette county farm bureau meeting follows Monday evening Oct 25 at Fayette Methodist church to discuss amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and conduct annual business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. N. Sinnott
Fayette
J. Weininger
Hawkeye
Harry Johnson
West Union
Ed Weininger
Clifford Gerstenberger
William Schrader
Westgate
Will Weininger
Everett Sinnott
Randalia
Rob, Schmidt
Farm Bureau
Fayette County
Methodist Church
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Dorothy Olson At Strauch Home
Dorothy Olson, bride to be, was honored at a Friday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Betty Kohler Frieda Miller Kathryn Strauch and Mrs. Gus Kruager at the Strauch residence. About fifty guests enjoyed social time with games and stunts. Each guest gave a favorite recipe to the bride as gifts were opened before refreshments.
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Betty Kohler
Frieda Miller
Kathryn Strauch
Gus Kruager
Strauch
Dorothy Olson
White Elephant Auction Sale At Local Town Hall
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E church sponsors a White Elephant auction at the town hall on Saturday October 23 at 2 o'clock Donations of furniture clothing food and other items are welcome. Bring articles to the town hall by 1 o'clock for the sale to support parsonage upkeep.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M. .E. Church
Olson-Ewing Couple Wed In Arlington Methodist Parsonage
Dorothy Olson youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Olson of Elgin and William Ewing son of Mrs William Ewing of Pontiville were married Saturday afternoon October 16 at the Arlington Methodist parsonage. Rev E J Starr performed the single ring ceremony attended by Kathryn Strauch Paul Waters with witnesses Robert Ewing and Josephine Sien. The bride who sings at home with her parents has been employed at Capper's hatchery as a stenographer for two seasons. Ewing graduated from Postville high in 1932 and works at the Postville creamery. After a wedding trip to Waterloo they will reside in Postville.
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Dorothy Olson
C. J. Olson
Elgin
William Ewing
Pontyiile
Methodist
Arlington
E. J. Starr
Kathryn Strauch
Paul Waters
Postville
Robert Ewing
Josephine Sien
Tripoli
Asta
Elgin High
Capper’s Hatchery
Ewing
Postville High School
Postville Creamery
Waterloo
Potsville
Elkader Opens Glass Block School With Modern Features
Nearly 2,500 people attend Elkader’s dedication of a new ultra modern glass block school house. Agnes Samuelson delivers dedicatory address as the building opens for public inspection. The brick building burned over a year ago. It uses over 16 000 glass blocks, relies on mechanical air conditioning, has concrete cinder block interiors, and a centrally controlled radio and public address system.
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Elkader
Agnes Samuelson
America
O. E. S. to Honor Past Matrons and Patrons
The local O. E. S. chapter votes to hold a past matrons and patrons night at the November 10 meeting with a 6 30 picnic dinner. All offices will be filled by past matrons and patrons. The Grand Chapter session of Iowa meets October 26 27 28 at Fort Des Moines with Mrs Bernice Falk as delegate.
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Grand Chapter
The
Order of the Eastern Stars of Iowa
Dea Moines
Fort Des Moines
Shrine Temple
Bernice Falk
Elgin Chapter
Forget-Me-Not Day Proclaimed by Governor
A governor declares Saturday October 16 Forget-Me-Not Day in Town. Local agents distribute 50 forget-me-not flowers though no local Disabled American Veterans chapter exists. The D A V undertakes hospital rehabilitation work in Knoxville and Des Moines, including more than 3,100 claimant interviews in the nine months ending April 1937.
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Knoxville
Des Moines
National Farmers Processing Tax Recovery Association Formed
A new group named the National Farmers Processing Tax Recovery Association is organized to seek legislation refunding processing taxes to non signer farmers. Initial efforts focus on favorable laws, with plans to recruit a corps to promote claims. The Clayton county unit lists Andrew Wasehr as president, Marvin Kainz as vice president, and C L Ohl as secretary.
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National Farmers Process Tax Recovery Association
Clayton County
Andrew Wasehr
Marvin Kainz
C. L. Ohl
Gregerson Farm Auction Fails to Draw Buyer
A public auction for the Ching Gregerson farm on Saturday failed to attract a bidder as neighbors attended but did not bid. Several inquirers remain, suggesting the farm may sell later. Also notice Hallowe’en program at Lone Oak school in Westfield township on Oct 28 with a bed spread prize and plate lunch. Engen school in Highland township hosts a program and social on Oct 27 led by teacher Delores Nyborg.
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Ching ‘Gregerson
Lone Oak
Westfield Township
Marie Dennler
Engen School
Highland Township
Delores Nyborg
Coming Marriage Announced for Miss Florence Ruckdaschel
Mr and Mrs Alfred Ruckdaschel announce the engagement of their daughter Florence to Ernest Johnson eldest son of Mr and Mrs Leon Johnson of West Union The wedding is planned for October 25 in the family home or nearby venue details omitted
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Alfred Ruckdaschel
Florence
Ernest Johnson
Leon Johnson
West Union
Batoffe Club Hosts Anniversary Evening for Klingman Schori
The Batoffe club and their husbands entertained Sun day evening honoring wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klingman and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori. They attended a theatre party then returned to the C. B. Schori home for refreshments and social time.
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Batoffe Club
Louis Klingman
Leo Schori
C. B. Schori
Elgin School to Organize Schoolboy Patrol
Elgin plans to organize a schoolboy patrol at nearby crossings to boost safety. Patrols will direct students crossing at the curb while drivers retain responsibility. Leaders will come from 7th and 8th grades and serve in all weather at key corners.
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Elgin
M. V. Kiple
Rainfall totals realign drought with weeklong soak
Farmers welcomed rain as the past week delivered near six inches from Friday evening to Tuesday night. Moisture shortages eased as the soil dries, aiding plowing. Elgin resident F C Muehlethaler notes a gauge reading 1-3-4 inches Saturday night and Sunday and 17-8 inches Tuesday.
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F. C
Howard Sale Brings 7 Average Prices
W F Kohler, who clerked the Reuben Howard sale Monday, reports a good crowd despite muddy roads. Prices were near those at recent local sales. Howard plans to husk his corn and then move to Elgin. Social event notes a Friday Oct 22 program and plate lunch at Illyria No. school. Grace Foxwell, teacher, invites attendance with cats and witches. Mr and Mrs George Vaughn and Mr and Mrs M Zurbriggen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Fall.
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W. F. Kohler
Reuben Howard
Mr. Howard
Elgin
Illyria No. School
Grace Foxwell
George Vaughn
M. Zurbriggen
John
Armistice Day Planned by Elgin Legion
The Elgin Post American Legion completes plans for Armistice Day November 11 events. A free 2 PM program in the opera house features Hon. Fred Biermann. Street sports carnival play 1918 And Now at 7:45, carnival dance with Elgin German Band.
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Elgin Post American Legion
Opera House
Fred Biermann
Elgin Community Club i
Torkelson Bros
Legion
Special Services at Baptist Church Begin October 25
Rev. Arthur R. Sandow of Muscatine will speak each evening at 8 o'clock at the Baptist church starting Monday October 25. Hymn singing and special music will be offered. The services aim to inspire Christians and reach nonbelievers. The public is invited.
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Arthur R. Sandow
Muscatine
The
Baptist Church
Sandow
Grand Master Visits West Union Lodge Meeting
Grand Master Harry A. Palmer of Cedar Rapids attended a district Masons meeting in West Union on Wednesday evening October 20. Twenty six lodges were invited to the event, one of ten held in the state. Past Grand Chaplain Fred G. Todd of Davenport delivered the principal address.
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Harry A. Palmer
Cedar Rapids
West Union
Fred G. Todd
Davenport
Fire Destroys Farm Home Near Wadena
A fire of unknown origin totally destroyed the Will Schmidt farm home near Wadena early Saturday. Fire loss estimated at 2000 dollars with some household furnishings saved.
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Will Schmidt
Wadena
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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