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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1926

Page

5

Illinois opens football season with Cedar Rapids visitor

The 1028 Illinois football season begins Saturday October 2 at the Timote stadium when Cedar Rapids College invades. Home games follow against Butler, Jews, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Wabash and Ohio with most at home except Chicago and Michigan.

University Oflinois Coo College of Cedar Rapids Timote Stadium Butler Michigan Pennsylvania Chicago Wabash Ohio Anamoca Sean George Bradley Alpha Fayette County Protective Association Hawkeya Allamakee County Iowa Plata al- Jamakes County Sloux County Clayton County Dubuque England Postville Period Board Mquor Postville Herald Lee Folaom Fox Farm Thienaville Wis Camden N. J Tllinois

Mary Denner Sustains Arm Break After School Pileup

Mary Denner youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Denner broke her arm while playing with classmates south of Elgin last Tuesday. Children piled up during a game and Mary was at the bottom causing the injury. Doctor Mook attended to set the arm and make her as comfortable as possible.

Mary Walter Denner Elgin

Annual church rally promotes nautical Bible lessons

A Sunday service and church rally outline a ship themed program for a church group. It features Bible readings led by Miss Kerdon and a ship captain, songs like Jesus Savior Pilot Me, and a life saving drill for Juniors as Sea themed lessons emphasize following the Pilot and gratitude on arrival.

Psa Jesus Pausa Junior Harbor

Chas Peters Home Burned Near Brainard

Last Sunday evening the Chas Peters family lost their home near Brainard to a fire that destroyed the structure while the family was away. Neighbors spotted the blaze on the upper floor and the fire department from Elgin assisted, with most personal property a total loss and insurance only partly covering the damage. This marks the Peters’ second eviction by fire in two years, and the house had stood only since March of the previous year.

Chas. Peters Brainard Peters Elgin

ASK FOR REV STARR RETURN AT ELGIN CHURCH MEETING

At a Quarterly Conference the boards of St Pauls MH church Elgin and Illyria Community church urged district superintendent Dr Will Kirwin to advocate reassigning Rev Ernest J Starr to their two churches He agreed and will recommend it If conference approves Starr and his family likely stay another year Two years into his charge they have won many friends who wish him to remain and a reassignment here would please many.

St Paul's MH Elgin Illyria Community Church Will Kirwin Ernest J. Starr Kirwin Starr Btarr Ayeryous

Yearous Woodworth Nuptials in Cedar Falls Home

Mildred Yearous daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Yearous wed Eugene Woodworth on Wednesday September 15 in her parents home with Rev Btarr officiating. Guests included David Bartelmas Hissa Yearous Cedar Falls and William Cady Chicago. The couple, educated at Town State Teacher College Cedar Falls and Town State College Ames, plan to live in Fort Wayne Indiana after a honeymoon to Cresco St Louis and Mammoth Cave. The ceremony featured a double ring wedding and a large two course dinner.

Mildred Yearous Andrew Yearous Eugene Woodworth Btarr David Bartelmas Hissa Yeerous Cedar Falla William Cady Chicago Cedar Falls Wasba and Woodworth Quasqueton Winthrop Iowa Stare Colege Ames General Electric Company Fort Wayne Indiana Cresco BL Louis Mammoth Cave

Ray Moellerman Dies Suddenly at 29 in Lansing

Ray Moellerman a 29 year old farmer of Lansing died suddenly last Friday evening after retiring His wife awoke and found him very ill He died within minutes from heart trouble He was a son in law of Mr and Mrs B M Benson of Elgin The funeral was held Monday in Lansing with burial there

Ray Moellerman Lansing Oery Moeilerman B. M. Benson Least Elgin

New Flour Prices At All Higin Stores Misses And Children Racks

New flour prices entice bulk buyers with 6 rack lots and a Platinum badge offer with each bag. Minnesota researes fetches 2.50, Quaker 2.40, Big Q flour listed with a similar deal. Weibel Mill Company promotes a large line of new hats for misses and children at Elgin Millinery Store.

Seal of Minnesota Higin Weibel Mill Company Felts Velveta Elgin Milnery

Young Folks Married at Waterloo Featured Couple

Carroll Kingman and Miss Cora Lantz wed in Waterloo on September 10. Parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Klingman, attended. The couple will live with the groom’s parents for a year to farm, then decide on the future home. Both hail from the community and plan farming careers with wishes for happiness and friendship.

Carroll Kingman Cora Lantz Waterloo C. J. Klingman Mra Klingman John Lantz Broom Mire C. L. Kingman Joe Gi Mane

Fayette County Farm Bureau Women Win Fifth at State Fair

The Fayette County Farm Bureau women placed fifth at the state fair among 19 counties. Miss Marie Gehring earned 95 for home economics display and Mrs. W. H. Hatch scored 98 for engaging the crowd at the Fayette booth. Their high scores earned $50.40 for Fayette, covering most exhibit expenses. The same exhibit will go to the Duniry Cattle Congress at Waterloo to compete against three counties with similar premium funds.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Competison Marie, Gehring Thuria Township W. H. Hatch Hatch Gehring Fayette Booth Fayette Duniry Cattle Congress Waterloo

Farmer killed by vicious animal near West Union

William R. Wickham, 54, was killed by a bull five miles west of West Union on Friday at 6:30 PM after bringing the animal to his farm the day before. His wife and 16-year-old daughter fought the bull with a pitchfork but he died later from the injuries.

William R. Wickham West Union Wickham

New Fall Dresses at Wigin Millinery Store

A new assortment of fall dresses arrived for inspection at Mrs. L. G. Lehman's shop. See the latest styles in millinery offerings at Wigin Millinery Store.

Wigin Millinery Store

Howard challenges Haugen to debate farm relief

Frank H. Edward of Bima Iowa issues a public challenge to Hon. G N Haugen of Northwood Iowa to a joint debate on farm relief, insisting on a district-wide event with shorthand reporters and optional multi-county venues three weeks before the election. The letter argues the need for direct voter education on tariff and policy changes affecting agriculture.

Bima G. N. Haugen Northwood Towa Mr. Haugen Congress Najon P Sixty Ninth Congress Longworth Tilson Madden Appropriations Committee Iowa Frank H

School News And Enrollment At Local High School

This year 36 pupils are in high school with total enrollment 173 across Grammar Room 2H Intermediate Room 21 Second Primary 26 First Primary 28. Dubuque High has offered a December 17 basketball game for our boys. Measles, illness, and absences noted among students. Reading and handiwork lessons include storytelling with a stage and dolls based on Rumplestiltskin. Enrollment details by grade show Sixth 16, Fifth 13, Fourth 14, Third 12.

Mike van Horn Ennollment High School Dubugque High Dubuque Lyle Nelson Lymon Martin Louise Hackman Reuben Miller Frank Topp Wileen Evans Freddie Lauer Buffalo Center Dorothy Olgon Gkena Neeney Hoor William Gruver

Reception for Teachers at Elgin High School Gym

Public reception for Elgin's new teachers planned for Friday evening September 17 at the high school gymnasium. Sponsored by the school board, community club, and Elgin churches. Program includes introductions, music, and welcomes, with a cordial townwide turnout urged.

Elgin Mike Machtethaler Muse Misa van Horn Max Thoma Harry Kelson Lauer Cornet Gordon Mosby Starr Misa Lyons

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