Two Men Killed in Auto Accident Near Elgin
Lawrence Howard 27 and Floyd Howard 22 cousins died in a car crash on the Luchsinger bridge south of Elgin while returning from a Volga City dance. The truck driven by Howard Friend torn the car’s windshield top. Floyd died hours later from head wounds, Lawrence died instantly. Witnesses and coroner's inquest named possible foul play by Friend, with a warrant issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Howard
Floyd Howard
Luchsinger Bridge
Elgin
Harvey Howard
Volga City
Luchsinger v Bridge
Harvey, Jr
Nehring
What's the Answer? By Edward Finch
Edward Finch notes the age old practice of grooms using a best man to aid in wedding negotiations. The custom traces to barter eras when friends advised and guarded the groom through the days leading to the ceremony before the knot is tied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Finch
Union
Woman Pastor Resigns at Strawberry Point Church
At a special Congregational church meeting in Strawberry Point the Rev. Carrie V. Lucas resigned as pastor, with her tenure to end on December 1 due to ill health. A pulpit committee was appointed to find her successor. she led the Strawberry Point church for four years.
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Congregational Church
Strawberry Point
Carrie V. Lucas
Lucas
Louis Dennler Wins Corn Husking Contest
Louis Dennler of Pleasant Valley township won the Fayette county corn husking contest held at Sinnott farm near Fayette in cold drizzle. G Kirkestue of Ossian finished second and Robi Kruempel of Arlington third. Dennler claimed the top net with 1,562 pounds husked, with a gross of 1,610 and deductions for gleanings and husks. Prize money totaled 18 dollars. About 500 spectators attended in wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dennler
Pleasant Valley Township
Fayette County
Sinnott
Fayette
G. Kirkestrue
Ossian
Robi, Kruempel
Arlington
Dennler
Kirkestues
Kruempel
Kirkestue
Bari Wilbur
Weet—Union
Aarold Ehlers
Maynard
Will Weininger
Hawkeye
Harry Johnson
West Union
John Wegher
Rangalia
Deeras Latham
Oelwein
Oscar Johnson
Wadena
Biermann Dinner Draws Fayette Leaders and Electees
About one hundred fifty people attended the Biermann dinner at Fayette last Friday noon. The event was sponsored by the Democratic women of Fayette county and Mrs. Leo Coleman of Westgate, who presided. Congressman Biermann addressed the group on farm issues taxation and political topics. Mrs. Pryor of Burlington spoke briefly. County candidates were introduced by Elgin, with attendees including Chas Capper G J Mosby Robi Wilson Mrs R W Muehlenthaler Mrs Nelle Schori Mrs Max Thoma Mrs Mary Cook and Mrs N W Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biermann
Fayette
Fayette County
Leo Coleman
Westgate
Congressman Biermann
Pryor
Burlington
Elgin
Chas. Capper
G. J. Mosby
Robi. Wilson
Secure Rockford Priest For Armistice Speaker
D. R. Roberts announced that Rev. Paul Lavalette of Rockford Iowa will deliver the address at the Armistice program in the school auditorium. Fr Lavalette is district chaplain in the American Legion and recently visited European cemeteries. The complete program will be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Roberts
Paul Lavalette
Rockford
Iowa
Fr. Lavalette
American Legion
Europe
Fayette County Young Republicans Host Free Dance
R F Estey, chairman, announced a free dance at the fair grounds pavilion on Saturday evening October 29. Everyone in the county is invited regardless of party. The Paragon Swing Band of West Union will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Estey
Fayette County
Young Republicans
Fair Grounds Pavilion
Fayette County GOP Met at West Union
Republican workers of Fayette County met at the court house to plan the final two weeks of the campaign. R. P. Strauch presided as the Central Committee called the meeting. Represented groups included the County Central Committee Service League Republican Woman's Club and Young Republican Club. A general committee from the four organizations was named to manage closing campaign activities. The Young Republicans announced a free dance at the fair grounds pavilion for Saturday evening.
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Court House
R. P. Strauch
Central Committee
County Central Committee
Service League
Republican Woman’s Club
Young Republican Club
R. F. Estey
Young Republicans
Fair Grounds
Elgin Rally Beats Wadena 13 to 6 on Saturday
Elgin erased a 6 0 halftime deficit to defeat Wadena here Thursday with a late forward pass and last-minute TD. The Elgin football season closes Thursday at Shori field against Hawkeye, while Hawkeye leads the six-man conference with Elgin and Clermont tied for second.
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Elgin
Wadena
Hawkeye
Shorifield
Clermont
Hobgoblin House
Class of 1912 Reunion at Elgin High School Five Graduates Present
Mrs. Mel Kohler hosted a reunion for Elgin high school class of 1912, one of the smallest with only five graduates. The five members Nellie Mattoon, Leoto Phillips, Myrtle Halstenson, Hazel Peeper, and a fifth member attended, all recorded with married names. A luncheon followed the friendly gathering at Kohler’s home Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Kohler
Elgin High School
Nellie Mattoon
Adolph Koevenig
Hill City
S. BD
Leoto Phillips
F. D. Welch
Elgin
Myrtle Halstenson
Hazel Pee
Fellowship Meeting Here Friday Evening Oct 28 in Elgin
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Association holds its October fellowship meeting in Elgin with Silverleaf Lodge hosting. William Weibel and associate Roy Colander of West Union visited over the weekend, seeing A. M. Weibel, the father of William.
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Northeast Iowa Masonic Association
Elgin
Silverleaf Lodge
William Weibel
Roy Colander
West Union
A. M. Weibel
West Union hosts publishers meeting with regional papers
The Northeast Town Press association gathered in West Union last Friday after a postponement due to a prior newspaper short course in Town City on Oct 14 15. Attending papers included Decorah Journal Ossian Bee Postville Herald Fayette County Union Guttenberg Press Hawk eye Bescon West Union Arg Gazette Tripoli Leader Sumner Gazette and Elgin Echo.
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Northeast Town Press Association
West Union
Town City
The
Decorah Journal
Ossian Bee
Postville Herald
Fayette County Union
Guttenberg Press
Hawkeye Bescon
West Union Argo- Gazette
Tripoli Leader
Sumner Gazette
Elgin Echo
E. A. Mcllree
Union
Maseni
Old Friends
Kniel Former Elgin Merchant Dies at West Union
Chas. Kniel, a longtime Elgin merchant, died at his West Union home Wednesday morning October 26 after several months illness. He retired to West Union years ago and is survived by daughters Verle and Josephine, his wife having preceded him in death. Funeral plans were not finalized but likely to be held here Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kniel
Elgin
West Union
Mr. Kniel
Verle
Josephine
Campaign Warms Up as Election Approaches
Timothy Thomson, an Ilyria township farmer, was killed last Thursday when kicked by a horse in his barn. He was found by his son Clarence about three minutes later, after dinner. The chest kick caused instant death, shocking the community where he was known as a longtime friend. A life sketch is in Echo.
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Timothy Thomson
Ilyria
Clarence
Mr. Thoman
Tim
The
Echo Today
Schoris Stranded By A Minnesota Blizzard Pickup
Mr and Mrs Albert Schori and their grandson Weo were trapped in a blizzard near Zumbrota Minnesota with over 400 vehicles stalled. Fire siren CCC trucks and mayoral aid evacuated families to Armory lodging as townspeople provided food and shelter. They finally reached Elgin the following Wednesday.
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Albert Schori
Weo Schori, Jr
Minneapolis
Minn
Georgia Mae
Gerald
Kenneth Schori
Zumbrota
Rochester
Schoris
Enue
CCC
Alfred Imhof to Hold Closing Out Sale of Household Goods
Alfred Imhof plans a closing out sale of household goods and furniture after selling his West Elgin home to Mr. and Mrs. S K Langsdale. The sale, Saturday afternoon Oct 29, promises first class items, with a Echo advertisement urging furniture buyers to view it. Social events follow at Grota school Marion No 3 on Nov 2 and Clermont school No 6 on Oct 31 with lunch and welcome notices.
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Alfred Imhof
West Elgin
S. K. Langsdale
Echo
Grota
Marion Two
Florence Anderson
Lipn
Clermont School
Dist
lAnna
Mae Kimball
Campaign activities heat up as Nov. election nears
With about ten days left before the big climax on election day, both parties press hard in Fayette county and six-county rallies. H. O. Talle and Fred Biermann of Deborah vie for Congress while state and county candidates sharpen their campaigns. A Nov. 4 Fayette rally at West Union features James Doltri ver of Fort Dodge, with Service League sponsors and hoped for strong turnout. A Decorah six-county rally on Nov. 2 will include H. O. Talle, George Wilson, and Mrs. Cassidy, with auto parade, Luther gym event, and Democratic support from multiple counties. Fayette Democrats host a Friday dinner with Biermann as main speaker and Mrs. Leo Coleman presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Talle
Fred Biermann
Deborah
Fayette County
West Union
James 7
Doltriver
Fort Dodge
Service League
Decorah Han
Fayette
Kamalae Hanan
Howard
Chicka~saw
Decorah
Court House Square
Luther
George Wilson
Des Moines
Cassidy
Waukan
Chateman
Woman's Club
Democratic
Léo Coleman
Westgate
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Ethel Thoman
Eunice Butikofer
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Tate
Manual Arts
Grammar Room
Verlie Bailey
Edna Hunsberger
State Bank
Miss Heed
C.S. Kniel
Darius Krupp
Hobgoblin
Priscilla Carter
Marian Carter
Jill Carter
Marian
Frank Harlow
Jack Loring
Jill
Susan Parkins
Henry Goober
Delilah Worts
Bill Wilkins
Phantom
House
Robert Howard
Margaret Crider
Kathleen Steele
Ethel Boyle William Hans
Eugene Habeger
Betty Elkema
Sheldon Kohls
Marie Butikofer
Robert Wenger
James Hermen
Horace Hobgood
Helen Wegner
Ozark Foothills
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Lula Francisco
Misses Crowell
Francisco
Ruth Reet
James Christ
Alfred
Jacob Admission
Mlyria
Washington
Connecticut
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Forent
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Gatling
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