Parties Set Faster Pace in Political Campaign
The weekly news release details intensified campaigns for the 1936 election era. Democratic vice presidential candidate Henry A. Wallace travels through Illinois after stepping from Agriculture secretary duties, while Iowa Democrats boost attendance at acceptance speeches. An anti third term shift grows, with Republicans forming a National Committee for Agriculture to back Roosevelt and Wallace, led by Conrad Melbourne hog breeder. The effort aims to mobilize independents and GOP voters without pressuring state tickets, with a broad regional board and district coordinators across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wallace
Illinois
Chicago
Iowa
Ed Flynn
Flynn
Middlewest
New York
Tabor
National Committee For Agriculture
Conrad
Melbourne
Earl Dean
Mason City
Charles A. Housh
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Wallace
Some Corn Out of Frost Danger
Thompson sent an ear of 1940 corn to the Echo office on August 29. The dented, dry ear indicates it is past frost danger. It is from Leahy farms near Wadena and grown by Bert Hrickson. Iowa 942 hybrid, planted May 7, Leahy Bros. use this corn exclusively and have 210 acres. At least half the field had matured to the sample ear stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Echo Office
Leahy Farms
Wadena
Bert Hrickson
Leahy Bros
Bridge Work East of Town Near Mrs Louisa Martie Farm
F A Moser of Farmersburg has completed the footing and one abutment for a bridge at the Louisa Martie farm. Second abutment walls were built early this week and concrete pouring soon. The firm also handles a large bridge near Kenneth Morks with drag line work and dirt fill. The 150 foot long bridge will have several piers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A Moser
Donkey Ball Nights Planned by Elgin Post American Legion
The Elgin Post American Legion announces two donkey ball games next week on Thursday and Friday nights. Three teams will be chosen to play with the first game's winner meeting a select all star team the second night. Teams to be announced before games. Admission will be kept to a minimum.
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Elgin Post American Legion
All Stars
Fayette County Rural Teachers Loyal to Association
In Fayette County rural schools all teachers join the Iowa State Teachers Association. Of 1,855 rural teachers in the northeast district eight counties, 1,009 are members, showing strong organizational support across the district.
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Fayette County
Rurals Loyal To Association
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Association
Reshingle Elgin Hotel Under Fire-Resistant Shingles
John Falk owns the Elgin hotel which is being reshingled this week by Ern Lerch and his carpenter crew. The green Mule-Hide hexatab shingles are fire resistant and lower insurance costs. Local dealers Schori & Kuster sold the job, and recent painting of the woodwork enhances the building’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Hotel
John Falk
Ern Lerch
Schori & Kuster
C. E. S. to Open Fall Meetings on Sept 11
The Order of Eastern Star resumes meetings Wednesday evening September 11 with all members urged to attend. Louise Hackmann left Saturday for Colwell to begin teaching Tuesday. Jud Conner joined family for a birthday dinner Sunday at the Donald Jensen home near West Union. Mrs J O Anderson writes from Sioux City they will stay there and not move to Sheldon. Mr Anderson works for a transfer company at Sioux City.
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Order of Eastern Star
Louise Hackmann
Colwell
Jud Conner
Donald Jensen
West Union
J. O. Anderson
Sioux City
Sheldon
Mr. Anderson
Coe College Group Embarks on Wyoming Research Trip
Kenneth Heck son of Mr and Mrs Tofield Heck joins a four person Coe College team departing September 1 for a research expedition to the Wind River Mountains Wyoming. Dr Wil son geology botan y professor leads the party with Prof Clyde L Jones from Ohio State, Arnold Brokaw of Orr Minn a Coe graduate and Frank Bates a Coe junior. Mr Heck had visited home several days before departure.
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Kenneth Heck
Tofield Heck
Coe College
Wind River Mountains
Wyoming
Dr. Wilson
Clyde L. Jones
Ohio State University
Columbus
Arnold Brokaw
Orr. Minn
Coe
Frank Bates
Heck
Elgin School Opens With Full Teaching Staff
Elgin schools opened Monday September 2 with all teachers present to manage classes. First day enrollment reached 170 pupils, with primary to seventh grade counts detailed. Eight grade moved to the high school auditorium due to an added primary year. Tuition students total 48, mostly in high school, with 37 at the high school and 11 in grades. Bus sums total 30 riders, plus some parents driving in other sections. Regular weekly letters delayed but planned for next week.
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Elgin
Miss Crowell
Miss Dunkle
Miss Brant
Miss Reed
James Hermen
Cheery Valley
Kern Hill
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Tille Hanson
Mrs Tille Hanson was pleasantly surprised at her home Saturday evening when Kensington Club members and neighbor Mrs R W Muehlenthal er came to help celebrate her birthday anniversary. Bridge was played with prizes to John Falk for high score and R W Muehlenthaler for second high. The cake ice cream and coffee were served by Mrs Fred Kohler, Mrs Nelle Schori and Mrs Robert Clothier who planned the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tille Hanson
Kensington Club
R. W. Muehrenthaler
John Falk
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Fred Kohler
Nelle Schori
Robert Clothier
Elgin Band Plays for Labor Day Picnic at Riverview Park
Elgin's Little Swiss Band traveled to Cedar Falls on Monday to perform at the Benson creamery's thirty second annual Labor Day picnic at Riverview park. FP L Sires, Benson creamery cuttermaker, helped arrange the all day program featuring music sports and speeches. Elizabeth McMillan began teaching duties in Al pha public school on Monday after visiting Sunday. Mrs H W Kruse and sons attended Farmersburg on Friday. Mr Kruse joined Saturday from Park Ridge and the family returned to Elgin Sunday afternoon.
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Elgin
Cedar Falls
Benson Creamery
Riverview Park
FP. L. Sires
Elizabeth McMillan
Alpha
H. W. Kruse and Sons
Farmersburg
Kruse
Park Ridge
Class Reunion Honors 1912 Members at Welch Event
Mrs. F. D. Welch entertained the 1912 class last Thursday with dinner at the Coffee Cup cafe. Afternoon visiting followed at Welch’s home. All members attended except Mrs. Nora Stanton Halverson of Clermont. Attendees included Mrs. Myrtle Halstenson Kohler, Mrs. Hazel Peeper Arnold of Manchester, Mrs. Nellie Matthen Koevenig of Hill City, SL. D., and Mrs. Leota Phillips Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Mrs. Welch
Nora Stanton Halverson
Clermont
Myrtle Halstenson Kohler
Hazel Peeper Arnold
Manchester
Nellie Matthen Koevenig
Hill City
SL. D
Leota Phillips Welch
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Sees Welfare Drive Aiding School Girl
The Legion Auxiliary met August 28 in the Legion hall with volunteer hostesses. Welfare chairman Lena Baumgartner reported she filled requests for 2 slips 2 pairs of hose 2 suits underwear shoes and 4 yards of print to outfit the school girl the unit has adopted for this year. The September meeting will also be held at Legion hall with volunteer hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion Hall
C. B. Schori
C O. Torkelson
Oliver Torkelson
F. D. Welch
Lena Baumgartner
Canning Factory Pack Near Halfway Mark in 1940 Season
Albert Schori, manager of the Elgin Canning Company, estimated the 1940 pack was about halfway complete. With favorable weather the season should end within two weeks, possibly by the end of next week. Corn delivered has been of good quality with minor smut and minimal worm damage. by Wednesday noon, 705 loads had arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schori
Elgin Canning Company
Nice Weather This Week Brings Sunshine and Dry Days
The week has brought pleasant weather with sunny skies and dry air. Forecasters note optimism tied to the moon phase, crediting the change for clearer, brighter conditions.
New Tank Wagon for Elgin Oj Co
F. D. Welch purchased a new tank wagon that arrived last week and entered service. The outfit is red and blue and larger than the previous tank. Mr and Mrs Harry L Bean and Mrs T H Swigart and son from Clinton NIJ visited last week with Mrs Bean's sister Mrs Maud Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Oj Co
F. D. Welch
Harry L. Bean
T. H. Swigart
Clinton
NIJ
Bean
Maud Peters
Eastern Vacation Trip Planned by Edna Hunsberger and Donna Wenger
Edna Hunsberger and Donna Wenger left Postville Sunday afternoon by train for a two week trip through the east. Their plans include Chicago, the New York World's Fair, and Washington, D C, with other points of interest along the way. In Washington they will visit Mr and Mrs Chas Wilson, cousins of Miss Wenger.
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Edna Hunsberger
Donna Wenger
Postville
Chicago
New York World's Fair
Washington, D. C
Washington
Chas. Wilson
Wenger
Hochanson Sells Blacksmith Shop in Elgin
Albert Hochanson owner of the Elgin blacksmith shop for nearly two years sold out to J. D. Moody of West Union and turned possession Monday. Hochanson plans to go to Cedar Rapids briefly and may return to Billings Montana, his former home, after settling affairs.
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Albert. Hochanson
Elgin
J. D. Moody
West Union
Mr. Hochanson
Cedar Rapids
Billings
Montana
Elgin Masons to Meet Tuesday in September
The Elgin Masonic lodge resumes its regular monthly meetings in September after a summer break. The tenth is the regular meeting night and all members are urged to attend if possible. Considerable business is expected due to inactivity this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Masonic Lodge
Spuds Promise Good Winter Supply At Benson Place
Harry Johnson near Echo office on the Benson place reports a successful potato patch. After planting Trish cobbler spuds and treating for scab he recently dug one hill yielding six large potatoes and a half grown tuber. The harvest appears ample for a family of four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Echo
Benson Place
Community Club Meets at Klingmans Monday
The September meeting of the Elgin Community Club will be held at the Klingman cafe Monday evening, the ninth. Regular luncheons preceding the meetings will be resumed and all members are urged to make reservations in advance. Mr and Mrs Harry Frieden of Clayton Center visited for their daughters Alice and Beverly who have been staying with their grandmother Mrs Fannie Frieden. Mr and Mrs Wm Price and Hilary Waytash of Chicago visited Friday night through Monday at the John Grimm home. Theresa, the latter's daughter, returned to Chicago with them after visiting since homecoming.
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Elgin Community Club
Klingman Cafe
Harry Frieden
Clayton Center
Alice
Beverly
Fannie Frieden
Wm, Price
Hilary Waytash
Chicago
John Grimm
Theresa
Echo 50 Years Old: Today
The article notes Echo marks its 50th anniversary with E. L. Bucher cited. Grading crews north of town reach the bend at Mervin Hunsberger’s farm and plan to start Kern Hill work in a few days, continuing toward the foot near Ker Hill and the Joe Frieden gate, with no bridge setting details east of Puter Lachsinger released.
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Nouth
Mervin Hunsberger
Kern Hill
Ker Hill
Joe Frieden
Puter Lachsingerse
County WCTU Convention in Fayette Details of two sessions
The county WCTU convention meets Tuesday Sept 10 at the Fayette Methodist Church with opening songs, the flag salute, devotional services, and welcomes. Officers, reports, memorials, and prayers follow with a noon lunch, afternoon executive meetings, and an evening program including readings and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Thhe Methodist
Fayette
America
C. F. Schell
W. Moore
Wadena
Susie Hettler
Beulah Crane
Oelwein
Alice Burnside
Etta Nutting
Buh
Fayette Union
Harry Johnson
Elgin
Alta Heckett
West Union
County Department
Olson Home Sale Brings Tenants Hardship in West Union
Former Olson Home Lord Will Barker buys the brick house on Main Street from Mrs. Melvin Reinhart of West Union and expects possession in a month. The tenants, Jacob Pfister and his mother, face displacement as all town homes and apartments are currently occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Barker
Main Street
Melvin Reinhart
West Union
Jacob Pfister
Echo marks half century with new equipment upgrades
The Elgin Echo celebrates its 50th year with a new Babenek Reliance cylinder press, replacing the old Cincinnati model. Since 189, the paper has evolved from eight pages of mixed home and plate print to fully home-printed eight pages, expanding type and equipment as the town’s advertisers shift from professional cards to display ads. The article traces ownership changes, notable early publishers, and the pattern of local business ads through the decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ech
Willy
E. L. Hueher
Ile Pauper
Fa P
Strauch
Iedigen Newspuiper
Elgin Vanes
Henry C. Hammond
A. W. Blodgett
Blodgett
Hammond
Elgin Reporter
Ed Alexander
Echo
Willom
Joe
Clermont
Mattoon
Kinney
Walter
Schori
Bauman
Mallwitz
Gunsderson
Lehman
Ely
Freiburghaus
Sova
Schlupp
Bryant
Helfer
Stoehr
Halstenson
Nicklaus
Thom
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Dean
Geo. Ireland
Oskaloosa
Housch
A. W. Harvey
Wm. Meckle
Bedford
Lester Wegers
Stratford
J. R. Cook
Webb
Roosevelt Agricultural Commit
Wed
Mrs. Tille Hanson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Hochanson Sells Blacksmith Shop
Elgin Masons
Klingmans
E. L. Bucher
Olson Home Lord
England
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Philadelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Galveston
Great Britain
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