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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1926

Page

5

Birth of five boys shocks Ghiosgo family

Mrs. Guy Wambler of Ghiosgo becomes mother to five sons under four as twins Ad and Fred are joined by Mike Ike and Tike born eleven months apart. Father says Ded and Fred resemble Mike Ike and TMke. Postmaster Keith Gray returns from Missouri after testifying in a federal case against Hayes VanGorder, who faces more time after a prior sentence. Herald and Argo Gazette note visits of relatives and a Kneebarkers case appeal sustaining a verdict, with Fayette county court terms upcoming.

T Twig Guy Wambler Ghiosgo Hora Fred Mike The Tike Wambier Ded Ike Tmke Keith Gray Cape Girardin Missouri Hayes VanGorder Post Office Department Hayes Gray J. L. Bradley Duluth, Minn Wenmillers L. A. Grimes Argo-Gazethe

Liao Kila School Notes Recitations and Potatoes Compete

Liao Kila School Notes outlines a Friday October 23 program of recitations and songs. It notes a potato brought by Margy Christ measuring nine inches long and over four inches across, weighing 4-12 pounds, with a lighthearted claim about township potato size. The piece mentions new swings, playground plans, and local activities including visitors, entertainments, and farm tasks.

Margy Christ

Republican rally urges Fayetee County vote on November 2

A historical plea urges Fayette County Republicans to vote the full ticket on Election Day November 2. It warns against independents and party disloyalty, stressing trust in the farming agenda and the equal weight of every vote for democratic governance.

Statement by candidate endorsing Anderson for County Supervisor

A declaration from EA tel dated October 26 1925 states it is false that he aimed to aid W F Lauer or help W Anderson gain a nomination. He says he sought the nomination for himself, asserts a fair three way contest ended with Anderson winning on the third ballot, and announces support for Anderson for County Supervisor and urges Republican voters in Fayette County to Do the same. He has been a Republican voter in Windsor and Center townships for forty years.

Fayette County W. F. Laver Andeson Mr. Lauer Lauer Anderson J Anderson Yauet Pagter Vo Ifar Windsor Faette County

Humphry Seeks Re election as County Supervisor

W K Humphry of Fayetta Wisconsin runs for a second term as County Supervisor as a Republican candidate for the 1928 term. The Fayetts Leader endorses Humphry, citing his center county position, past service, and business judgment, urging voters to back him on November 2.

W. K. Humphry Fayetta, Wis Humphry Humyvhry

Baptist Church Notes and Local Events

Church activities include English services at 10 am and 7:30 pm, Sunday school at 11 am, prayer meeting midweek, November 3 and 4. Ladies' Aid meets November 10 at Otto Kruger home. Reports from the Baptist state convention at Waterloo with a $50,000 fundraising aim. Obituary notes Rev J S Moore of Wadena. Local business updates on canning payments, pre election dance by Gleaners, and home improvements by H D Yack.

Baptist Church Brainard Our Ladies’ Aid Society Otto Kruger Hans Keiser Ph. Lauer Waterloo Des Moines Ath Street Brolla Elgin Broila Reyrods

Election Tuesday in Wahl South Dakota Visit

Election Tuesday November 3 urged citizens to participate. Notes that many neglect to vote and must face blame for political outcomes. Mrs Nick Lauer and Louis Blum of Wahl visit relatives and friends around Higin.

Taudkly Falta Aura Mra Nick Lauer Lous Blum R Wahl South Dakota Higin

Reading Music Notes and Halloween Games

Community sing led by Lois Lehman and Mary Frances Starr with violin solo by Lorrain Carente. Reading program features Faye Bs Diam Pieno Deat and a Willing Workers Class session. Halloween games planned with fresh refreshments. everybody welcome.

Juliaabeth Schupbach Ruth ‘Mosby Lois Lehman Lacistie Carpenter Reading E.e. Faye Diam Pieno Deat May Frances Starr Lorrain Carente Mias C’anens Mary Frances Starr

Postville Youth Shoots Self Twice in Park Tragedy

Hall Meyer, 26, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Meyer of Postville, fired a .22 rifle twice Monday afternoon in Durno's Park two miles north of town. Morbidly, the first shot touched his forehead. the second entered the skull. He was found by Muriel Ellis and rushed to Dr Kelivher's hospital after being taken from a Yoatville hardware store earlier that day. Meyer had just bought the rifle that morning and had recently returned from a Minneapolish hospital.

Hall Meyer Louis Meyer Postyville Durno's Park Postville Muriel al Ellis Mayer Kelivher Meyer Yoatville E& Minneapolig Aanitarium

Flour Prices and Hallowe'en Carnival Notices

Fragmented local items list flour prices from Weibel Mill Company and several brands, plus a Hallowe'en carnival dance at West Union rink and a preselection dance at Elgin opera house. Also notes on a lone raffle and local residents' brief health and travel updates.

Koen West Union Helihak Elgin Opera House Hm Baachlar

Elgin Upsets Dope In Thrilling Friday Football Game

Elgin defeated Maynard High 10 to 0 on BCHons field last Friday afternoon in a hard fought contest. Olson scored on a long catch from Kiple after a kickoff return set up the drive, with Kiple adding the extra point. Maynard's Evans was chased down by Nutting saving another score early. Olson, Nutting, and Kiple starred for Elgin while Maynard's Capt Evans, Lewis, and Winegar battled hard. Arlington comes to town next Friday in a likely close finale to the season.

Higin High Maynard High Bchons Elgin Stub Hlvin Kiple F. Kiple Olson Maynard Evang Ahi Pan Bhi Evans H'gin Cod Falk C. Kiple Lewis Winegar Nutting Wigin Behnelder Shaffer Etara Migin Arlington High Arlington

Auto Registration Progress in Fayette County

Deputy Treasurer Frank G. reports Fayette County reached 4,001 passenger auto registrations by Oct 19, up 439 from last year, with many more expected before Jan 1. The article notes earlier doubts about hitting 8,000 and mentions residents Melvin Nyborg relocating to Gunder and planning firs this winter.

Frank G. Fee Lea Fayette County

School News Highlights From Waterloo High Activities

Waterloo Iowa students and staff share a busy week with public talks by Mr Bruce Gates and adult women training sessions, band practice led by Prof Mirick, Freshman English on Longfellow Evangelina, and football funding passes from Upper Iowa. Students sew, craft, plant, and prepare for Halloween events while grades report absences and class projects as excitement builds for fall celebrations.

Bruce Gates Waterloo Iowa Miss Clemens Bean Mirick Elgin Longfellow Evangelina Luthor- Upper Iowa Fayette John Hallowe'en Sean

Thee Lessons In Nutrition Course In Alerba Township

Three interesting lessons on nutrition were held in Alerba township with menus including scalloped cabbage and butter sandwiches. Mrs Milo Monahan and others led the sessions at local homes with plans for an Arlington visit by Miss Gassin for a fourth lesson and a Gleaners dance event scheduled October 30 with a rock orchestra.

Alerba Henry Hetzer Chis Medberry Ed Gehring Milo Monahan Walter Rohlisterger Marley Gehring Wil King Arlington Miss Gassin

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