Iowan Aids Ethiopian Emperor As Technical Advisor
Duncan Henry of Goldfield Iowa serves as a technical advisor in Ethiopia to Emperor Haile Selassie, outlining agricultural engineering talks and wartime travel restrictions. Henry and his family have lived in Selassie’s realm, planning to return as church leaders weigh new missions amid looming Italian conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Henry
Goldfield
Iowa
Adsentia
Haile Selassia
Ethiopia
Henry
United Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
Penn
King of Kings
Selassie
Italy
Mr. Henry
N. M. Henry
W. 38. Handy
Honor for Former Commander at American Legion Meeting
Charles City Daily Press notes former Floyd County Commander Dave Roberts now of Elgin attended as a guest of King Palmer. Father Paul J. La Vallette spoke, followed by a remembrance from the county organization. Roberts previously led Floyd schools and served as a prominent Legionaire active in church and social work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City Daily Press
American Legion
Dave Roberts
Elgin
King Palmer
Paul J. la Vallette
Roberts
Floyd
Wrestlers and Boxers Stage Show Here
A boxing and wrestling event in Elgin drew a fair crowd with a full balcony but sparse main floor seating due to a late factory shift. Matches featured Bantam Schupbach versus Heavy Barker, Henninger versus Moore, Frevert versus Morgan, Daniels versus Johnson, Bennett versus Crasey, and Bennett versus Jiracek, all with no decisions. Local talent shown, promoters hopeful for a future event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schupbach
Barker
Fred Henninger
Elgin
Bill Daniels
Waterloo
Jack Johnson
Fayette
Cleve Bennett
Flash
Crasey
Lansing
Tuffy
Bennett
Jiracek
la Crosse
Kneeland Heads Allamakee Legion
Wm A Kneeland of Postville is new county commander of Allamakee American Legion posts. He was elected at a Dorchester meeting. Louis Koevenig of Postville named adjutant and Adolph Iverson of Dorchester named vice commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Kneeland
Postville
American Legion
Allamakée County
Regular 0. E. 8. Meeting Set for Sept 11
The regular meeting of the 0. E. 8. will be held next Wednesday evening September 11 at the hall beginning at 8 o clock. Following the meeting refreshments will be served. This is the first meeting after the summer recess and a good attendance is desired. Mr and Mrs Wm Kerr and their children of Des Moines were visitors in the G H Falk home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Wm. Kerr
Dea Moines
G. H. Falk
Elgin Butter Highest in Contest at Clermont
Louis Lehman of Elgin scored highest in the butter contest at Clermont during the August meeting of Section 1 of the Town Association of Creamery Operators. Ed Riser of Postville, Gordon Junkers of Clermont, and H. T. Hangartner of Garnaville tied for second. Ben Gulsvig of Monona took third. Doc Schultz of McGregor won the men’s judging. Wayne Hunter and R. Ewing tied for second. Hangartner placed third. Mrs. Ed Riser won the women’s contest. Mrs. Gulsvig second. Mrs. N. M. Larson of Decorah third. A banquet followed at the perabouze by St. Petje church ladies. Bay Holah gave the welcome. L. H. Appelman spoke for the creamery company. James Powers sang with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Gordon Junker. Other talks were given by section members. The buttermakers and attendees thanked the ladies for the fine banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lehman
Elgin
Clermont
Ed Riser
Postville
Gordon Junkers
H. T. Hangartner
Garnaville
Ben Gulsgig
Monona
Doc Schultz
McGregor
Wayne Hunter
R. Ewing
Tripoli
Ben Gulsvig
N. M. Larson
Decorah
Pera Bouze
St. Pet- Jie
Bay
Holah
L. H. Appelman
Creamery Company
James Powers
Gordon Junker
Demonstration teams place high at Iowa state fair
The Fayette county 4-H demonstration teams placed high at the Iowa state fair. Edna and Elale Frisch of Sumner won third in poultry demonstration. The dairy team of Dean Platt and Joseph Hall of Oelwein placed fourth. Max Cummings of Maynard, county health champion, was among the leaders and was called back among the high sixteen for re examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Edna
Elale Frisch
Sumner
Dean Platt
Joseph Hall
Oelwein
Max Cummings
Maynard
Rhomberg Fur Co Advertises Across Northeast Iowa
The Rhomberg Fur Co of Dubuque advertises heavily in the Echo, urging readers to review weekly fur listings. It is described as one of the largest fur houses in the Midwest with many local customers who praise their dependable service.
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Rhomberg Fur Co
Dubuque
Iowa
Echo
Rhombergs
Middle West
Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary of John and Mrs Luchsinger
Sunday Sept 1 the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Luchsinger was celebrated at the Baptist parsonage when church members surprised the couple Bad roads prevented plans for a party at the Luchsinger home Congratulatory remarks were made by Rev Zoschke and a social time with refreshments followed
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Waa
John Luchsinger
Baptist
Luchsinger
Zoschke
Three Great Pictures At West Union
Friday and Saturday feature Sanders of the River a true story of Africa Then Clark Gable stars in Call of the Wild Jack London�s famous novel offered with four great pictures in every respect Also shows Wednesday May Thursday William Powell in Escapade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Clark Gable
Jack London
William Powell
Many Years Of Public Service In Local Town
City clerk C. J. Harrington disputes a misprint about his status and reflects on long service. The piece notes Harrington’s role as chairman of the organizing meeting and his decades on the board, drawing parallels with Luchsinger and Reichert in township duties and local industry. It frames them as seasoned Democrats trusted by Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
C. J. Harrington
Luchsinger
Reichert
Gehring
Harrington
A Fair That's Different at Clayton County Fair
Dr L F Hutchinson a longtime Elgin dentist and Fred Reichert a longtime resident have never attended the Clayton county fair in eighty years and sixty years respectively. They invite the Echo publisher to join in a trip to the National fair last Thursday afternoon. The Clayton county fair, one of the state's oldest, entered its eighty first year with steady patron interest amid competition from larger fairs. The fair maintains a distinctive rural style that other fairs cannot replicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 8. Hutchinson
Elgin
Clayton County
Fred Reichert
Watch Out Impetigo Warning In Elgin Area
A case of impetigo was found among a young child in Elgin. The disease is contagious and can spread at home. families are urged to see a physician promptly if symptoms appear. Mr. Whitney, athletics coach, said there was no sign of illness in the athletic squad after Monday's examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Buenos Tong
J. W. Rucker
Thomas Milner
Napoleon
Elgin
Whitney
Illyria Farm Bureau Meets at Illyria Church
The Illyria Farm Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting at the Illyria church on Thursday evening September 5. The Jolly Booster club will run the program presenting a one act play titled Young Doctor Devine. Refreshments will be served.
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Illyria Farm Bureau
Illyria
Jolly Booster Club
Doctor Devine
German Band at Legion Convention in Waterloo
Elgin's Little German Band entertained attendees at the state American Legion convention in Waterloo. They performed nonstop, drawing crowds and earning big attention. Convention managers hoped for a three day stay, but the group returned to Elgin Monday night with a partial promise to return Wednesday.
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Elgin
the American Legion
Waterloo
Canning Factory Reports Busy Opening Week
Elgin Canning Co. completes largest opening week pack with 23,000 cases in six days. On Tuesday 148 workers on payroll. pay day noted as crucial. Warehouse activity high as corn fills orders, weather a key variable for season length. Corn quality praised for deep kernels and higher cans per ton.
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Elgin Canning Co
Echo subscription list corrected and arrears noted
The Echo reports its subscription list has been corrected and payments up to September 1 credited to subscribers. Readers are asked to check their address labels for possible errors and inform the paper if any mistakes are found. The paper thanks those who renewed and notes several arrears, urging remittance especially if labels show a date before September 1935.
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Echo
The
Fayette County 4-H Girls Triumph at State Fair
Fayette county 4-H girls attending the Iowa State Fair as Fayette county club representatives won prizes in several contests. Frances Edmonds of Hearts of Center placed sixth in the state health contest and earned a medal. Gertrude Bachle and Gladys Schrader of NRG club in Harlan township won the county demonstration contest and competed in the Home Efficiency division, earning red ribbon placement.
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Fayette County
Frances Edmonds
Hearts of Center
Gertrude Bachle
Gladys Schrader
Harlan Township
Extension forester to inspect Fayette windbreak plantings
G R Ramsay extension forester of Town State College will visit Fayette county Thursday September 12 to inspect spring windbreak plantings. He will stop at Rothlinberger Elgin Hitch Elgin Lauer Eldora Steil Westgate and Paul Davis farm in Oran township. Mr and Mrs Paul Liddle of Elkport spent the weekend with her mother Mrs K B Mark returning Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Ramsay
Forester
Town State College
Fayette County
W. S. Rothlinberger
Elgin
L. D. Hitch
W. A. Lauer
Eldorado
FR. C. Steil
Westgate
Paul Davis
Oran Township
Paul Liddle
Elkport
K. BE. Mark
Elgin Schools Opened Monday With High Enrollment
Elgin schools began the week with all teachers present and 88 high school pupils registered, expected to reach 91 after complete enrollment. Superintendent D R Roberts and new commercial teacher Helen Wegner lead a staffing update as preliminary plans include forming an E club to boost school spirit. Twenty three boys six football squad, eight opponents slated, and Latin added this year.
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Elgin
D. R. Roberts
Helen Wegner
Roberts
Whitney
Postville
Calmar
Arlington
Fayette
West Union
Maynard
Ivan Torkelson
Kenneth Larson
Bobby Chapman
Delores Torkelson
Phyllis Pinney
Vernon Loftsgard
Doris Nyborg
Misa Steinmetz
Conner Dummermuth
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Selassia
Fred A. Cosgro
Columbus Junction
Towa
Detroit
Gotton Belt Railroad
Broger
Tex
Century of Progress
Arizona
Ripley
Cosgro
State Law Library
General Court of
Connecticut
Kneeland Heads
Allamakee Legion
Eer Ea
Illyria F. B. Meeting
Legion
Extension Forester
Arthur Allen
Carroll Grimes
Florida
England
Easeman
Kodak
Philadelphia
Salem
Mass
Jom China
Mandes
B. St. Augustine
Fla
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