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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1924

Page

5

Marriage of Misa Opal Schori and Edward Olesen

In West Union at the Presbyterian church, Misa Opal Mildred Schori of Migin wed Edward Olesen of West Union. Officiating was Rev. Wykle. Witnesses were the couple’s close family. they then traveled by auto to Elgin for a two week honeymoon to Dubuque Iowa and Rochester Minnesota. Opal Schori, a popular former Wigin resident, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Schori. Olesen manages a West Union area farm and prepared their home for the couple’s return. The community extends congratulations and best wishes.

Misa .Opal Mildred Schor Migin Edward OF Olesen West Union Presbyterian Church In Wykle Elgin Tere Dubuque Iowa Rochester Minnesota Mise Opal George N. Schori Wigin 7, & Boleyn Stow A. Wanner

Canada Thistle Eradication Demonstration at County Farm

Fayette County Farm Bureau and A K Smith announce a Canada Thistle Eradication Demonstration at the County Farm four and a half miles southwest of West Union and five and a half miles northwest of Fayette on Monday September 16 at 1 30 PM. A Forkner cultivator will be shown and tested for aiding thistle eradication.

Fayette County

Couple from Fullerton wed in double ring ceremony

Righ Humphry Mias Jenny Fridd and Eldon Humphry, both of Fullerton California, recently married in Fullerton in an impressive double ring ceremony. Mrs Humphry is a USC graduate and Mr Humphry a Stanford alumnus. Active in church and community work, they will reside in Fullerton where he works for Standard Oil Co.

Righ Humphry Mias Jenny Fridd Eldon Humphry Fullerton California Fulleron Humphry Io University of Southern California Mr. Humphry Stanford University Standard Oil Co

Notice to Settle Debts and Teach Abor at Grand View

Notice to all persons owing money to Nicko lus Behar call and arrange payment to Louise Behari in Wein Iowa. Miss Belva Bennon resumes teaching at Grand View, Jews, this year. She left to take up duties on Friday, August 20.

Nickolus Behar Louise Behari Wein Iowa Belva Bennon Grand View

Old Timers Top Elgin Regulars In Benefit Game

Elgin’s Old Timers defeated the Elgin Regulars 4 to 2 in a seven inning ball game played to aid the fire department. Veteran pitchers Mel Kobler and Dutch Lehman shone, with several aging players returning to action and contributing, as two younger standouts impressed. A crowd effort helped boost the truck fund by about twenty five dollars.

Elgin Mel Kobler Dutch Lehman Max Thoma Ray DeSart Ind Bane Harry Becker

Official Notice of Motor Freight Certificate Hearing

Official notice from the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners announces HB Gielen of Migdin Iowa filing for a certificate to operate as a motor freight carrier under the 97th Iowa General Assembly law. Hearing set for September 23 1924 at 2 p m at Webster Brothers Manufacturing Company in Waucoma Iowa. Board secretary Geo L McCaughan Des Moines Iowa. September 6 1924. Kneeskern case headed for October term appellate review. sentenced to life for murder of Trene Van Bocklin after venue changes from Winneshiek to Floyd county. Kneeskern case among fall term matters beginning September 16 1924. Wadena Schools report record enrollment. 153 students with 55 in high school. staff listed. For sale 20 feeding shoats 70-80 lb Ed Bauder Main Iowa. Ronald Pannie returns from Alexandria Minnesota visit with parents.

Board of Railroad Commissions HB Gileen Migin Iowa Iowa Board of Railroad Commissionere Iin Gin Knont West Union Est of Railroad Commission Webster Brothers’Manufacturing Company Wauconta Board of Railroad Geo. L. McCaughan Dea Moines International News Service Dea Maines Frank Kneeskern Supreme Court of Lowa Kneeskern Trene van Bocklin Floyd County Winneshiek County

LOEB AND LEOPOLD GET LIFE SENTENCE

Loeb and Leopold, the murderers young Franks, were brought before Judge Calvary yesterday for sentences expected by many. They now face life in prison, as legal action concluded in a high profile case that attracted national attention. The report also notes surrounding community events and local notices through the day.

Loeb Leopold Young Franks

Cedar Rapids Boosters Visit Sparks Town Parade

The Cedar Rapids Boosters arrived yesterday by special train with about a hundred members and a twenty piece band playing popular jazz. They were welcomed by local townspeople, toured the park and stores, and shared a cheerful reception, appreciating the warm hospitality.

Cedar Rapids

First grade pupis enroll at Elgin schools this year

Fourteen first graders began this week at Elgin schools, two more than the second grade. The class includes Ernestine Holzer Kieth Thoma Bobby Butler Harold Wetbel Eva Mae Frieden Margaret Strauch Frederick Schupbach Louise Hinck than Lois Dean Roland Gruver Rich ard Luce Billy Wilbur Evelyn Jones and Margaret Grimm.

Elgin Ernestine Holzer Kieth Thoma Bobby Butler Harold Wetbel Eva Mae Frieden Margaret Strauch Frederick Schupbach Louise Hinckthan Lois Dean Roland Gruver Richard Luce Billy Wilbur Evelyn Jones Margaret Grimm

Preconference Supper at Methodist Church Friday

A pre conference supper will be served at the Methodist church on Friday September 12 at 6 40 until all are served. Tickets 25 and 40 seats. Menu includes Meat Fried Spring Chicken Mashed Potatoes Gravy Creamed Carrots Cabbage Salad Relish Sweet Corn Parker House Rolls Jelly Apple Sauce Cake Coffee.

Methodist Church Parker House

Elgin Farmers Dairy Co fires back at West Union claims

The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co denounces accusations of soliciting patrons and misleading circulars by the West Union Creamery's secretary Hutchinson. It asserts patrons chose Elgin for better returns, rebuts false alarms of losing customers, and notes efforts to avoid unfair competition while praising customer satisfaction. The letter also mentions a separate Fayette county Sunday School Convention in Arlington with county and state delegates.

Hutchingon West Union Creamery Co Elgin Farmers’. Dairy, Co Fayette County Union Elgin Creamery West Union Arg West Union Crenmery Alrway Higin Creamery Weat Union Creamery West Union Mery Fon Hui T Weat Union West Union Creamery West Union Hutchinson Elgin Farmers’ Dairy CO

Upper Town Students Elgin and Payette College Ties

Upper Town sends many former high school pupils to colleges and Payette remains a favored spot. This year nine local youths will study there. Representing the group are Misses Mary Hanson Geraldine Schori Harriet Mosby Bess Johnson Mabel Rennison and Heith Frieden and Clarence Kohls La Verne Kiple and Gerald Schori.

Accredited Hatcheries Rules Signed by Iowa Hatchery Men

At the Iowa state fair on Thursday August 28 a set of rules for accredited hatcheries was drawn up and signed by 1407 hatchery men. The rules have been sent to the secretary of agriculture and await approval. First Frost Marks Early Fall On Monday night September 8 the season’s first frost was light and caused no damage. Another frost was anticipated Tuesday night but clouded over. Corn in this locality remains at frost risk and far from safe.

Contrel Ial Townie Fordyce Ely Lows State College Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

Debt Collection Notice From Freiburghaus & Company

All persons indebted to Freiburghaus & Company are requested to call and settle promptly as the store is to be closed soon. This action requires all accounts to be settled. The notice includes a quotation exchange about Jews and Presbyterians in a humorous dialogue.

Freiburghaus & Company Freiburghaus & Co

Evening church schedule and supper notice

The Am. E. Church notes a morning worship service and Sunday school at 11 o clock, Epworth League at 7 16, evening service at 9, church night Thursday at 8, pre-conference supper Friday from 5 30 featuring a chicken supper. Do not miss it.

Am. E Epworth League

Faith in Iowa State Crops Encouraged by Spencer Smith

Spencer Smith, a longtime Iowan observer, urges confidence in agricultural prospects saying seventy annual crops have grown without a single failure in the state. He notes occasional small crop issues but insists overall faith in Iowa’s durable farming conditions removes worry from the mind.

Lowa Spencer Smith Smith Hanihes Cotinell

Fayette County Court House Dedication Delayed to October 8

The Fayette county court house dedication is postponed from October 1 to Wednesday October 8 due to unforeseen complications. The board hopes completion by the eighth and urges keeping the new date in mind as reported by the Fayette Co Union.

Court House Fayette County Fayette Co. Union

School Opens with Higher Enrollment and New Gym Facilities

The Public Schools opened last Monday with more out of town students than last year while high school enrollment is down. Many new pupils started slowly due to farm duties but are expected to settle in within a week. New gym periods show progress. chairs arrived for the auditorium, and seating should meet future needs. Osense Day will be observed and weekly school notes will appear in The Heho. Parents are urged to visit. a fuller report will come next week.

Atus Den'a

Letters policy and notices in Clayton County newspaper

A local newspaper defends signing letters and condemns anonymous roasts while inviting constructive opinions. Notices include 5629 auto licenses issued in Clayton County for 1924, 2310 dog licenses, 276 hunting licenses, and future hunting licenses after October. Also National Defense Day observances and a local health clinic schedule at Postville Hospital September 16.

Clayton County Paul C. Buckman Clayton Co, Messenger

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