Elgin Schools Celebrate Wins and Activities
The Elgin football team earned its first win 18 to 0 over Wadena last Friday at Wadena. Sophomore home economics held a breakfast, with groups named Rockefellers Vanderbilts and Carnegies planning menus. Freshmen elected Clark Green president and Kathleen Steele secretary treasurer. New Iowa State College home economics booklets arrived for libraries. A heart and kidney were shown in physiology class courtesy of Dr. Crider, previously owned by Dr. Rennison. Senior class toured Ballard's studio for pictures at West Union. Primary students enjoy a half day off Friday for Halloween. Intermediate students make weekly reader covers and decorate rooms. October room committee listed. Grammar room pictures relate to pasture lands study. Third and fourth grades host an Hallowe'en gym party Friday.
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Rockefellers
Vanderbilta
Carnegies
Clark Green
Kathleen Steele
Iowa State College
R. A. Crider
Nicholas Rennison
Crider
West Union
Ballard
Hallowe’en
Teesmom
Consiats
Jean Houg
Geraldine Butikofer
Alice Becker
al Hallowe'en
Return From Western Trip by Four Men
Harold Conner Lyle Nelson Roy Steele and Woodrow Hyde returned home Saturday night after a several weeks western trip visiting Yakima W a s Yuba City Calif Carpenteria Pasadena and Phoenix El Paso Jaurez and St Helena They tried to find work but were mostly unsuccessful though they did two weeks fruit picking in St Helena They met former cler monter Joe Olson and many relatives and friends along the route including the Wylie City Victor Anderson and Bert Law and Harvey Hyde Their trip included viewing Warner Olands summer home and a local football squad practice.
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Harold Conner
Lyle Nelson
Roy Steele
Woodrow Hyde
Yakima
Wash
Joe Olson
Wylie City
Victor Anderson
Raymond Krueger
Lester Wenger
Yuba City
Calif
Program and Social at Center School Dist 6
A program and basket social will be held at Center school Dist No 6 on Thursday evening Nov 5 at 8 o clock admission 10 cents Ladies with baskets admitted free Lillian Meyer teacher and Mr and Mrs Rudy Yunker visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Nick Aegerter at Sumner.
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Center School
Dist. No. 6
Lillian Meyer
Rudy Yunker
Nick Aegerter
Sumner
West Union
Elgin
Cook School
Marion Township
Dist
Alma Opsand
Bankers to Back Study Course in Fayette County
Fayette county bankers at West Union meeting Thursday night voted to finance a study course for junior bankers. Frank Werner gave the principal address. Association officers were reelected: President Joe Goffe of Hawkeye, Vice-president M. C. Hansen of Oelwein, Secretary Russell Swartz of Oelwein.
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Fayette County
West Union
Frank Werner
Town Bankers’ Association
Joe Goffe
Hawkeye
M. C. Hansen
Oelwein
Russell Swartz
Legion And Auxiliary Meet At Regular Session
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at Mrs. Marie Kohls home with Mrs. Stella Boyle assisting. Members worked on pan holders to distribute, sold quilts, approved cash contributions, reported a successful candy sale, and ordered four hundred poppies. New members Wilma Steinmetz Agnes Medberry and Jessie Anderson joined. A family Armistice Day dinner is planned with the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Marie Kohls
Stella Boyle
The
Legion
Wilma Steinmetz
Agnes Medberry
Jessie Anderson
DIONNES SHARE MIAMI FLOCK TO SEE INDIA SIXTES
Hundreds gathered Monday in the village of Miami to witness India's quin tuplets. One infant died shortly after birth, leaving five surviving siblings described as healthy and strong. Authorities note the birth occurred to a Harijan woman, with publicity already surrounding the event.
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Miami
India
Steady Butter Market Predicted By Dairy Leaders
Mike Luchsinger secretary of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Co says dairy leaders expect a fairly steady butter market this winter despite recent price fluctuations. Prices rose to 38 cents from 31 then fell again, likely due to unusually good pasture this fall boosting milk production.
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Mike” Luchsinger
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Open Homemakers Meeting Held At Illyria Home
An open homemakers meeting for the past week was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Rothlisberger in Illyria. Township officers elected were Mrs. Reynold Strong chairwoman, Mrs. W. S. Rothlisberger assistant, Ella Foxwell publicity chairman, Mrs. Harold Strang music chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Walter Rothlisberger
Illyria
Reynold Strong
W. S. Rothlisberger
Ella Foxwell
Harold Strang
Democrats Meet Here At Town Hall Rally
Democrats filled the town hall last Wednesday with Elkader attorney Clarence Murphy as speaker. He discussed national and state issues from the democratic view. County candidates were introduced to the audience. a program and social followed at Cook school Marion township Friday evening. November 6.
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Atty
Clarence Murphy
Elkader
Get Out And Vote Next Tuesday
Election day nears with Tuesday, November 3 as the general date and indications of record turnout. Both parties urge supporters to vote, and the piece encourages every reader to exercise the right and cast a ballot for their chosen party or candidate.
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Perase
Iowa State Hosts Oklahoma In Homecoming Tilt
Iowa State prepares for a homecoming showdown with Oklahoma at 2 p m Saturday. Coach Biff Jones brings a veteran Sooner squad to face George Veenker's Cyclones in a game that redefines season records. Oklahoma’s double wingback attack contrasts with Iowa State’s scrappy underdog style on their home turf.
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Ames
Thoughts for Moments Compilation
A compact collection of aphorisms and quotes from Henry Van Dyke Elbert Hubbard Sidney Smith and M D Babcock on roses ignorance occupation joy and character. The sayings urge pursuing higher work honest knowledge and disciplined conduct as paths to meaningful living.
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Henry van Dyke
Elbert Hubbard
Sidney Smith
M. D. Babcock
New Sidewalk Completed Along Pleasant Street
Four hundred feet of sidewalk finished in the alley between Falk's and Wenger's and along the south side of Pleasant street in front of Falk land Bird lots. A new crossing across Pleasant street connects with the walk. Remaining property owners along Pleasant street plan to build their sidewalk next spring.
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Pilates
Falk’s
Wenger’s
Pleasant Street
Pleasant
Verne Marshall to Speak at Decorah
A four county Republican rally will be held in the Luther College gym Monday night November 2 at 8 00 oclock Henry 0 Talle Republican Congressional candidate and Verne Marshall editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette will address citizens of Winneshiek Allamakee Howard and Chickasaw counties A torch light parade will be held at 7 p m The Luther College Band will play.
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Luther College
Henry 0. Talle
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. T. A. King Named National Americanism Chair
Mrs. T. A. King of West Union was appointed chairman of the National Americanism committee of the American Legion Auxiliary at its national headquarters in Indianapolis. In her new role she will oversee nationwide activities for defense and the perpetuation of American democracy as part of the four major programs for 1987. King is a former president of the Town department of the auxiliary and is well known across the state.
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T. A. King
West Union
National Americanism Committee
American Legion Auxiliary
Indianapolis
Ind
Democrats Rally Draws Large Crowd in Oelwein
Democrats staged a successful rally in Oelwein last Friday evening filling the coliseum. Speakers included Congressman Fred Biermann of Decorah and former Texas Governor Dan Moody. Local entertainment came from the Oelwein Independence drum corps Decorah band and the Italian accordion band of Oelwein.
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Oelwein
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Texas
Dan Moody
Independence
Milk price rise to 10 cents per quart and more
The notice announces milk will cost 10 cents per quart and 5 cents per pint starting November 1 due to high feed costs. It also reports upcoming political appearances by Ern Holzer, Thos Knudtson, H S Steele, Henry Q C, and Talle in the Fourth District on October 29 and Governor Landon’s speeches from New York on October 29 and 31. Betty Kohler hosted the Stitch and Chatter club on Monday evening.
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Ern Holzer
Thos. Knudtson
H.S. Steele
Henry QC
Talle
WMT
Landon
New York
Betty Kohler
Stitchand
Fellowship Meeting at Postville Tonight
The Northeast Inna Masonic Fellowship association will meet at Postville tonight, Thursday, Oct. 29. J. P. Gable will be the guest speaker. The host lodge will serve refreshments after the meeting and the usual fellowship hour will follow lunch. Every local Mason is urged to attend to support the neighbor lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Inna Masonic Fellowship Association
Postville
J. P. Gable
Final dates set for soil conservation program cards
November 1 1936 is the final date for co operators to submit cards requesting farm inspections to determine conserving award. November 16 is the final date for the inspection of farms by the farm reporters.
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Farm Bureau News
Soil Conservation Program
Local visitors share time with Mrs Fritz on Saturday
Mrs Ella Richards, once a schoolmate of Mrs N M Fritz, visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs Fritz. She is the sister of Mrs Gibson of Syria and has relatives in Clermont.
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Ella Richards
N. M. Fritz
Fritz
Gibson
Syria
Clermont
Upper Iowa Down Luther In Homecoming Victory
Upper Iowa defeated Luther 7 to 0 before a large homecoming crowd. The game was tight with Luther making more gains through the line. Upper Iowa’s only touchdown came on a sequence of passes in the third quarter. Paul Zurbriggen of Elgin played right tackle for Upper Iowa the entire game.
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Upper Iowa
Luther
Paul Zurbriggen
Elgin
State liquor sales fund revenue tops nine months
The Iowa Liquor Control Commission reports monthly earnings around 100000, sending 900000 in liquor store profits to the state general fund this year. Retail sales tax from July through September totals 31411.06 on 1570533 in taxable sales, with nine months’ tax at 97802.67. The quarterly remittance went to the state treasurer, continuing the year’s revenue stream.
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Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Leo J. Wegman
Iowa
Liquor Commission
D R Roberts Undergoes Second Operation at Veterans Hospital
Mrs D R Roberts and children visited Des Moines Saturday to see Mr Roberts at the Veterans hospital. He was cheerful after a second, more extensive operation begun Tuesday and doctors believe this may provide permanent relief. His forehead shrapnel injury dates to World War I.
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D. R. Roberts
R. C. Jorgenson
Des Moines
Mr. Roberts
Veterans’ Hospital
Gsubwe
Roberts
Perfume Rule Baffles Toledo Court Clerk
Kenneth Wilson of the federal district court in Toledo issued an odd regulation instructing staff to apply perfume to the right ear rather than the left. He explained the policy aims to prevent the scent from lingering on telephone receivers transferred to male coworkers, making it hard to explain ear odors to his wife.
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Kenneth Wilson
Federal District Court
Toledo
Ohio
Death of Fremont Ogle and local notices
Fremont Ogle, a leading Mlyria farmer aged 73, died at home Sunday after months of illness. He leaves a widow and two children, Thomas on the home farm and Cathryn a Waterloo teacher. Funeral was held Tuesday at Syra Community church with burial in the local cemetery. A life sketch will appear next issue. A box social and program are planned at Pleasant Valley School Friday evening. Deputy chapters and visits feature O B S delegates and church events nearby.
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Fremont Ogle
Mlyria
Mr. Ogle
Thomas Ogle
Cathryn
Waterloo
Syra
Ogle
Farm Business Association forms in Northeast Iowa
A farm business association is being organized among farmers in northeastern Iowa and Fayette county hopes to have 45 or 50 members. Sponsored by the Farm Bureau with Extension Service assistance, it aims to help about 160 farmers run more profitable farms. A trained farm manager will visit members quarterly to review records and aid in management. at year end records will be analyzed to locate strengths and weaknesses. Membership costs 15 dollars annually, with the rest funded by the Extension Service. Carl C. Malone of West Union will lead the group, bringing experience from farm accounting and management work. Others recently signing up include W. S. Rothlisberger, Mrs. Myrtle Medberry, Herbert Meisgeier, Arlington, Harold and Reynold Strong, and D. M. Salisburyger.
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Iowa
Fayette County
The
Farm Bureau
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Carl C. Malone
West Union
N. E
Farm Business Association
W. 8. Rothliseberger
Mrs
Myrtle Medberry
Herbert Meisgeier
Arlington
Harold and Reynold Strong
D. M. Salisgiver
Drama training school meets in Fayette for first session
Home project drama chairmen and assistants from each township gather in Fayette on Friday October 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zaneta Eager State Extension Specialist leads the session covering home talent play selection character choices stage setting reading aloud at home and community meeting entertainment options.
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Farm Bureau
Fayette
Zaneta Eager
Miss Eager
4-H Leaders Hold Training Session in Fayette
Helen Swinney state nutritionist will meet with 4-H leaders assistants and county committeewomen in Fayette on Monday November 2 at 10 am for the first training school. Food preservation is the new 1937 project. Misa Swinney will demonstrate approved canning methods of meat cuts and varieties. Read today’s Echo ads for bargains.
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Farm Bureau
Helen Swinney
Fayette
Misa Swinney
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Wadena
Legion and Auxiliary Met
Open Homemakers Meeting
Democrats
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Towa State
T. A. Keng
Pleasant Valley
Eldred Dummermuths
W. C. Falk
Davenport
Grand Chapter
O. B.S
L. H. Broeker
Peoria
St. Joseph, Mich
Assn
Drama Training
Echo
Sarah Geenhards
Rey
A. Taylor
Niagara
Agincourt
Massachusette
Zi—A. Clifford
Edtslems
United States
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