Plans Being Made for 1940 Primary Election
A Iowa weekly newsletter notes Republicans discuss 1940 primary opposition to state officers. Gov George A Wilson is seen as likely candidate for re election amid talk of reorganizing state government and cost cuts. Treasurer W G C Bagley faces opposition over staffing and partisan hires. Secretary of State Earl G Miller and other posts spark chatter but few specifics emerge.
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Iowa’ Press Assn
Iowa Fair Grounds
Atead
George A. Wilson
Elgin Teachers Leave For Various Schools
Dozens of Elgin educators depart for assignments in multiple towns for the new year. Names listed include Hilda Meyer to Littleport for primary and band work, Helen Muehlethaler to Shell Rock for 3rd grade, Kenneth Evans to Lake Part as coach and math teacher, Paul Zurbriggen to Kanawha for coaching, Betty Wenger near Sumner, Serene Yack to Oak Grove, Lois Lehman to Anamosa 4th grade, Anna Rennison to Princeton, Gertrude Grether to Sac City, and more teachers to Tripoli Britt Floyd Maywood Waterloo Anita Cincinnati Springville rural schools and others.
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Elgin
Hilda Meyer
Littleport
Highland Rural School
Helen Muehlethaler
Shell Rock
Kenneth Evans
Lake Part
Upper Town
Paul Zurbriggen
Kanawha
C.S. Whitney
Betty Wenger
Elkadér Junior College
Sumner
Serene Yack
Oak Grove
Lois Lehman
Anamosa
Anna Rennison
Princeton
Gertrude Grether
Sac City
Mabel
Alvina
Eva Mae Frieden
Tripoli
Britt
Floyd
E. L. Mortis
Maywood
Frieda Freiburghaus
Waterloo
Myrlin Feller
Anita
Leo Grether
Cincinnati
O. Lewis Thoma
Springville
Gladys Butikofer
Helen Dennler
Upper Iowa
Elizabeth
Winifred McMillian
Girl Struck Crossing Highway Sustains Serious Injuries
Priscilla Falb eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs N H Falb Marshalltown, suffered multiple fractures after being hit by a northbound car driven by Earl Kushner Cedar Rapids near West Union Iowa. She was thrown about sixty feet and sustained compound fractures in both legs a left hip fracture a right collar bone and facial bruises.
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Priscilla Falb
N. H. Falb
Marshalltown
Bruce
William. Howard
West Union
Earl Kushner
Cedar Rapids
Masonic Fellowship Resumes Monthly Meetings in September
Co J Harrington, secretary of Silverleaf Lodge A F and A M, announced that the Northeast Iowa association fellowship meetings would resume in the latter part of September. The first gathering will be in Guttenberg with a fish fry at 6:00 p m to open the session.
German Band to Vinton Monday For Corn Day
Elgin's German Band travels to Vinton on Monday for a repeat appearance at Corn Day following a recent county fair and Elkader fair engagement. The group previously performed at the Elkader event and Saturday’s county fair program featured their lively set.
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Vinton
Elgin
Vinton Monday
Vinton Seral
Infected Hand Threatens Amputation for Local Man
Walter Christen of southeast of Elgin has a badly infected hand, with infection traced to a blister between his fingers ten days ago. He is planned for hospital care in Postville today, with possible finger amputation if treatment cannot avert it.
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Walter Christen
of Elgin
Postville
Why Not Draft Nels and Roosevelts Third Nomination
Gillette avoids presidential nomination on the Democratic ticket and remains noncommittal on Roosevelt's third run. He hints at Herring's potential but does not endorse him, urging Iowa to provide a president from its ample material.
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Gillette
Roosevelt
Herring
Towa
Oelwein Register
Remodeling Starts on Capper Estate Home by Dr Wolf
Dr H H Wolf began alterations this week on his new Capper estate home. North porch will be enlarged and enclosed, with interior work to follow. Aten Habeger family vacated the property and moved to the former Carl Schori house on the same street after acquiring it.
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H. H. Wolf
Capper
Aten Habeger
Carl Schori
Regular meeting notice and social notes
O. E. regular meeting scheduled for next Wednesday evening September 13 after summer break. Attendance urged. Mrs. I E Storey and Myrtle Olson of Cedar Rapids visited Donald Gilson and attended the funeral of Wm Cooley on Monday evening.
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I .E. Storey
Myrtle Olson
Cedar Rapids
Donald Gilson
Wm. Cooley
Study Club to Meet After Summer Vacation
The Elgin Study Club will meet Tuesday evening September 12 after a three months hiatus. The 1939 40 season topic is Modern Trends of Living. Louise Zoschke hosts with Georgia Strauch Augusta Sehori Irene Yack and Florence Casper on the program committee. A pot luck supper at 6 30 will welcome the county chairman and local teachers as guests of the Reading. Marie Muehiethaler Meetings proceed every two weeks through the season.
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Elgin
Louise Zoschke
Georgia Strauch
Augusta Sehori
Irene Yack
Florence Casper
Marie Muehiethaler
Masons to Meet Following Summer Vacation
Silverleaf Lodge, A. F. and A. M. will meet Tuesday evening September 12 per C. O. Christ, W. M. This first titled meeting after a three month summer vacation may bring new business. Worshipful Master urges all members to attend if possible.
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Silverleaf Lodge
A. F
A.M
C. O. Christ
W. M
Three in Family Marry Within Three Months
Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Berg of the Elgin area had three children wed within three months. Orville married Alma Friederich on June 1. Martha wed Vernard V. Sinclair in Indianapolis two days later. Hulda joined Mervin Hunsberger on September 1, three months after her brother’s marriage.
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Olaf Berg
Elgin
Orville
Alma Friederich
Martha
Vernard V. Sinclair
Indianapolis
Ind
Hulda
Mervin Hunsberger
Old Timers Welcome Max Frederick Visit Elgin History
Max Frederick of New Ulm Minnesota visited Elgin last Wednesday, recalling friendships from years past. He left Elgin about forty years ago and has spent time reconnecting, noting his father once ran a tavern on the site now Falk's market. Frederick, oldest of three brothers, currently works in seed business and visited Spilville on Monday with family members Regina, Leo, Ida, Gladys, and Ernie.
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Max Frederick
New Ulm
Minn
Elgin
Falk’s Market
Praises Act Coming to Big-4 Fair in Postville
Hampton Chronical reports Franklin County fair features a spectacular free act program led by De Waldo American Rockets Revue. The Big 4 Fair at Postville will run September 8 to 11 with an afternoon and evening lineup of thrill filled acts, balancing, juggling and wire performances praised as the best yet.
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Postville
Hampton
Gerehnigge
Evediences
Shaffer Family Reunion At Clermont Park Sunday
The J. D. Shaffer family will hold their fourth annual reunion on Sunday September 10 at Clermont city park. Officers include Mrs. W. G. Freedrick of West Union president Mrs. Roward Shaffer of Elgin vice president and Mrs. H. B. Gilson of Elgin secretary.
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J. D. Shaffer
Clermont City Park
W. G. Freedrick
West Union
Roward Shaffer
Elgin
H. B. Gilson
Car Drops injures Oliver Torkelson at Decorah garage
Oliver Torkelson suffered a broken bone and foot dislocation when a car being blocked for repair collapsed in a Decorah garage Saturday evening. He was taken to Decorah hospital and remained there until Monday. the injury will keep him from work for several weeks.
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Oliver Torkelson
Decorah
Torkelson
Community Club Meeting Set For Coffee Cup
The September session of the Elgin Community Club is scheduled for next Monday evening at 6 30 at the Coffee Cup. Members planning to attend should reserve at the Coffee Cup before noon Monday or notify a dinner committee member.
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Elgin Community Club
Arnold and Lehman Visit Family Homes in Waterloo and Manchester
Mr and Mrs Floyd Arnold of Manchester visited Sunday in the Chris Schweitzer home Adolph Lehman returned last Thursday from a short visit in the Wm Cooley home at Waterloo Delicate local social notes record arrivals and visits among families and neighbors in small town communities.
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Floyd Arnold
Manchester
Chris Schweitzer
Adolph Lehman
Wm. Cooley
Waterloo
Canning Factory Closed Last Tuesday Evening
Henry Follett of Clermont remarks on corn crop prospects, claiming a bumper year. Observers note that about 75 percent of local corn is past frost risk and expect near complete maturation within about two weeks.
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Henry Follett
Clermont
Mr. Follett
Farmers Mutual Directors Met Last Week at Fayette County
The annual meeting of Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Fayette County was held Monday in the courthouse assembly room. Directors discussed the 1938-39 assessments per treasurer J. F. Miller of Clermont, with officers J. H. Wilson president Wadena and A. I. Knox secretary Hawkeye. Wm. B. Miller of Clermont serves on the nine member board.
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Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Fayette County
J. F. Miller
Clermont
J. H. Wilson
Wadena
A. I. Knox
Hawkeye
Wm. B. Miller
Elgin Schools Open Week With Registration Rise
Elgin schools opened Monday with teachers meeting classes and assignments for Tuesday. Primary grades show a large increase, filling rooms to capacity. Registration figures could not be obtained due to the opening rush and will be printed next week.
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Elgin
Melons Impress Southeast Missouri Reporter Chilly Simpson
A Southeast Missouri man jokes about his watermelons and a neighbor using a cross cut saw to carve a cantaloupe. Chilly Simpson of Charleston is credited in the humorous item. The tale highlights the region's melon farming pride and playful exchange.
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Chilly Simpson
Charleston
Missouri
County S. S. Convention At Styria Church Friday
The Fayette county Sunday school convention will be held Friday Sept. 8 at Styria church. The program starts at 9 15 a m with registration and ends about 4 p m. Speakers include O G Herbrecht state secretary Dr Vivian T. Smith of U S A Rev John Mc Clurg of Oelwein and others. Bring a dish and your own tableware for dinner.
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Fayette County
Styria
O.G. Herbrecht
Vivian T. Smith
John McClurg
Oelwein
Divisional Aid Meetings Set for Sept 14
The M. E. Ladies Aid Society divisions plan meetings next Thursday September 14 with 1st division hosted by Mrs B H Brackin, 2nd division to be announced, and 3rd division hosted by Mrs Chas Feller, Mr and Mrs Ziba Tripp and Mary Lou. Mary Lou has returned to Janesville Wisconsin after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T W Doan.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
B. H. Brackin
Chas. Feller
Ziba Tripp
Mary Lou
Janesville, Wis
T. W. Doan
Elgin Canning Company Ends 1939 Corn Pack After Strong Yield
The Elgin Canning Company closed its 1939 corn pack on Tuesday night. All contracted corn was delivered and all contracted for the season filled. The pack began August 14 with 30 percent of normal acreage but higher yields. Roughly 1 000 loads were weighed, about 50 000 cases added to warehouse stock, center and south warehouses full, some 1938 pack remaining, and the year’s raw material was exceptional for quality and yield. The new season pack is expected to grade tops.
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Elgin Canning Company
Gilma Olson Starts Teaching Post in Pennsylvania
Gilma Olson, former Elgin high school teacher, visited the Baumgartner home then announced a new position at State College Pennsylvania. She will teach Food Preparation and Home Management, supervising a student home run by several girls to gain real life experience. Olson completed graduate work at the University of Minnesota and departs for St Paul to pack before heading east for Sept. 13 orientation and Sept. 20 classes.
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Gilma Olson
Elgin High School
B. J
Olson
St. Paul
East
Mrs Schori Closes West Elgin Produce Station
Mrs Geo N Schori has closed the Goodrich produce station in West Elgin after fifteen years. The station, opening by the late Geo N Schori, was a leading market for eggs and poultry with a long patronage. It is unknown if the building will house another business as scarce commercial space remains.
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Geo. N. Schori
Goodrich
West Elgin
Elgin
Elgin Receives Fourth Beer Permit Once More
The Elgin town council approved C. O. Christ's beer permit Monday evening, restoring Elgin to four permits. Mrs. Heston at the Coffee Cup did not file for a permit at the new fiscal year start. About two years ago Elgin had five permits.
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C. O. Christ
Elgin
Heston
Notable Visits From Pollock and Larson Families
Alexander Pollock of Chicago visited from Saturday until Monday at his parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Pollock. Joe Larson and Gordon of Onalaska Wisconsin arrived Sunday to spend a week with their relatives, Mrs. Behricker and John Latzon.
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Alexander Pollock
Chicago
Wm. Pollock
Joe Larson
Gordon
Onalaska
Wis
Behricker
John Latzon
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