Reading program plans study center at West Union High School
Steady County Superintendent will host a reading study center at West Union High School on Saturday September 24. Pearl Ritter of Town State Teachers College and Clara Wallace of the state Department of Public Instruction will conduct discussions and demonstrations on reading techniques and gravestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steady County
West Union High School
Pearl Ritter
Town State Teachers’ College
Clara Wallace
Normal ‘Training High School
State Department’ of Public Instruction
Reading
Grava Staris
Ten Million Trees from Rhinelander Nursery Plan
A new Rhinelander Wisconsin nursery will supply ten million trees annually for Wisconsin forests and Michigan's upper peninsula. Seedlings are planted in furrows eight feet apart with tractor plows creating sod-free strips, allowing 700 seedlings per acre. Mr. and Mrs. F D Welch and Mrs T Phillips visited Cloquet and Fargo on Monday. Mr and Mrs A J Phillips of Portville stayed at Walter Fal home Tuesday.
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Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Rhinelander
Wis
F. D. Welch
4. T. Phillips
Oclwein and
Feirbank
Mra
A. J. Phillips
Postville
Walter Fal
Picnic list hints at old fashioned Mrs Holm item
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an old fashioned Mrs Holm and a picnic. The readable text suggests a list following the phrase but lacks complete context or clear events, persons, or organizations to confirm specifics.
Rush shoots under par to set course record
John E. Rush fired a round at West Union golf course in less than par Sunday, the first time in two years the new layout yielded such a score. He carded 86 while par is 36, surpassing the previous course record shared with Loreng E. Schats at 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Rush
West Union
Loreng E. Schats
Argo- Gazette
Make Pest Control Push In Four Week Homecoming Raid
Mice and rats are moving into buildings from summer residences. Over the next four weeks, launch traps and prosecution in all methods to reduce the pests, aiming for freedom from them until next fall.
Byers Hobbies 18 Convention
The Hon. Wm. F. Byers left West Union for Portland Oregon to attend the American Legion national convention as a Fourth district delegate. He has attended most Legion conventions for years according to the Argo Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Byers
West Union
Portland
Ore
The
American Legion
Byers
the Legion
Argo- Gazette
Lennox furnace promises energy savings and reduced leaks
Fellers' Hardware advertises the Lennox all steel furnace noting higher radiation space, no joints and no smoke leakage, claiming lower fuel costs for new furnace buyers. Mrs. E. L. Morsis and Jean Marie, visiting Marshfield during hay fever, returned to Elgin and toured John Fath home with Mr. and Mrs. Falb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellers’ Hardware
Weat
Elgin
E. L. Morsis
Jean Marie
Marshfield
Wis
John Fath
Mrs. Falb
Marquette
Organized Divisions Host Small Gathering and Plans
Four divisions of the Ladies' Ald Society met separately last Thursday. Fourteen members attended the first division at Mrs. Am's home with guests from Fayette. The second division gathered at Mrs. Stoehr's home with twelve members and four guests. The third division met at Mrs. Kohler's, with ten attendees and one guest, electing officers. The fourth division met at Mrs. Blushlen's home with a light lunch and discussion of upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Ladies’ Ald Society
Howse
M Am
Dimmermuth
Féragon
Hans Winkler
Smith
Fayette
B. Schori
H. H. Wolf
Mra
P. Stoehr
Latgudale
Efford Hunsberger
John
Dairy Cattle Congress Brimming With Fun And Music
The Dairy Cattle Congress program October 8 and 9 features twenty circus acts, a society horse show, fifteen bands and a special quartet. Parade of championship cattle and Belgian horses, with about 100 participants and 500 musicians. The week promises entertainment, education, and inspiration through nonstop amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
Mammoth Hippodrome
Fayette County Football League Opens With Six Teams
The Fayette County Football League this year features six clubs: Elgin Clermont Arlington Fayetta Oelwein B and Maynard. Last Friday at Arlington’s field Arlington defeated Maynard 12 to 8 in the opening game, with M B Clark serving as secretary.
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Elgin
Clermont
Arlington
Fayetta
Oelwein
Maynard
M. B. Clark
See'y
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting Notice
The Pleasant Valley farm bureau will hold a meeting next Tuesday evening September 27 at the Elgin School building. Everyone is invited to attend. Carl Severson of Bac Clair Wisconsin plans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin
Hackman Kohls Couple Wed At Elgin Baptist Church
Gertrude Hackman and Clarence Kohls married at the Elgin Baptist Church with family from Elgin. The ceremony featured soloists and a shuttle of vows. the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hackman, wore powder blue, and the couple plans to start life together in Wisconsin after a community luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hackman
Claris
Laver
Hackman
Kathryn
Gustav Hacks Clermont
Freds Freiburghaus
Jin
Mratch
Bitar
Com
Spride
Garl Hackman
Elgin
Elgin High School
Fermont
Kohls
William Kohls
Boleyn
Tives
Fiang
Virginia Hans Keiser
Piangi
Fraddie Laverado
Briggen Hans Keijser
Wisconsin
Mrs Rothlisberger Recovering From Car Accident
Mrs Rothlisberger is reported to be recovering from injuries after the car she rode in overturned near the Kirk Hicks farm one-half mile north of Wadena. Rosanna and John Rothlisberger accompanied her. Mr Rothlisberger drove and escaped injury while Rosanna had minor bruises and Mrs Rothlisberger suffered cuts and severe bruises but no broken bones or facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feed Rothlisberger
Rosanna
John Rothlisberger
Arlington
Kirk Hicks Farm
Wadena
Rothlisberger
Fred Rothligberger
Regulating Time Spent in Hospital Safety Note
A weekly safety article cautions against reckless driving that leads to hospital stays. Dr A R Lauer of Iowa State College for the American Legion warns that speeding into curves with poor brake balance can cause crashes. He urges careful driving to avoid injury and lengthy hospital confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Lauer
Iowa State College
Amerian Legion
State Highway Safety Council
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Elects Officers
The group met at Mrs. Max Thoma's home for an afternoon of devotion and program. New officers named for the coming year are President Mrs. R. V. Brandt, Vice President Mrs. J. J. Snyder, Secretary Mrs. L. B. Carter, Treasurer Mrs. Edward Klingman. A fine lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Max Thoma
Edward Klingman
I. C. Jerdee
R.V. Brandt
Ida Patterson
N. M. Fritz
R. V. Brandt
J. J. Snyder
L. B. Carter
Judge Reed Pressed as Supreme Court Nominee in Iowa
Friends of Judge Carl W. Reed of Cresco indicate his name will be pushed for the Republican state central committee nomination for supreme court justice. Judge Reed and Judge H. E. Taylor of Waukon are potential candidates. W L Bliss of Mason City also seeks the post. The committee will meet in Des Moines at Hotel Savery at 11 a m Saturday to nominate for the balance of Judge Grimm’s term after his resignation in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Reed
Cresco
Supreme Court
Central Committee
Reed
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
East End
W. L. Bliss
Mason City
West End
Aneacen|t Court
State Central Committee
Des Moines
Hotel Savery
John M. Grimm
Cadar Rapids
Register
Northeast Iowa Teachers Association Convention in Waterloo
The northeast division of the Iowa State Teachers Association will meet in Waterloo on September 30 and October 1. The program features many outstanding educators and includes an Educational Exhibit from the Dairy Cattle Congress open to all teachers without cost on the morning of October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Elgin High Football Prepares For Postville Clash
Postville visits Elgin for a Friday 3 30 p m kickoff as Elgin hikes up extra work this week. Local knowledge of Postville is limited but expects a tight, hard fought game with no underestimation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High
Postville
Freshmen Geo Snyder and Thomas Shaffer Enroll at Cornell College
Among the freshmen in the eighty year opening week are Geo Snyder and Thomas Shaffer of Elgin. Both graduated from their high school where they joined in athletics dramatics and held class offices. Mrs Syl Shaffer of Lincoln Nebr remitting for the Echo for another year would not want to miss one issue. Mrs Shaffer and the Arthur V Shaffer family send regards to all their Elgin friends. Varle Kniel visited West Union Sunday with relatives.
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Cornell College
Geo. Snyder
Thomas Shaffer
Elgin
Ilass
Syl Shaffer
Lincoln
Lin
The
Echo
Varle Kniel
Weat Union
Mrs Albert Light 83 Dies at West Union Home
Mrs. Albert Light aged 83 died at her West Union home Sunday morning and burial followed at Clermont cemetery. She was a former local resident who moved to West Union after retirement. Survivors include one son Louis L. Light living near West Union. A picnic honored the Albert Muth family from Rock Valley who attended Mrs. Light’s funeral, with many relatives present at the Wenger home.
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Albert Light
West Union
Clermont
Martin Wenger
Albert Muth
Rock Valley
Adolph Baumgartner
Walter Durscher
Guernsey Smith
G. J. Mosby
Elmer Baumgarter
Thos
Edwin Hanson
Ern Baumgart
Martha Chapman
Delbert
B. A. Crider
Crider
Bikader
Fayette County Holstein show herd runs winning streak
Farm Bureau notes the Fayette county Holstein herd remains successful across state fairs from Town Indiana to Kentucky. This week the herd visits Oklahoma, then Tennessee, before returning to the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress. Arbe Schroeder’s aged cow stands out as a consistent winner. Guernsey and Holstein breeders plan back to back sales at West Union fair grounds with October 12 and 13 dates, plans tentative.
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Fayette County
Town
Indiana
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Arbe Schroeder
West Union
Milkmaid Contest Invites Fayette County Entry
Fayette county residents are urged to enter a Milkmaid contest at the Cattle Congress. The event appears to be a milking competition. Interested parties should contact the county agent for details.
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Fayette County
Cattle Congress
Time to Spray Thistles on Farms This Fall
Experiment stations and individuals find fall a good time to spray thistles. The farm bureau advises farmers to spray this fall if possible to control the weed.
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The
Farm Bureau
Clearing and Grubbing Work North of Marquette Begins
North Iowa Times reports crews began clearing and grubbing No 13 north of Marquette with six men cutting timber and brush to form a new roadway. By week’s end six more workers with a tractor will remove stumps and dynamite them, marking the north end of the new road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 13
Marquette
North Iowa Times
Ten Year Old Menace Sentenced in Electra
Ten year old Cyrus Hayford of Lansing was sent to the boys training school until he reaches adulthood after crimes tied to stealing cars and an attempted murder. The case involved Tom Webster of Waukon and James Donahue of Chicago, who tried to arrest him following a wreck with a stolen car owned by Tade Kerndt at the Waukon fair. A stolen gun with a safety lock remained on when he attempted to discharge it.
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Waukon R
Cyrus Hayford
Lansing
Electra
Hayford
Tom Webster
Waukon
James Donahue
Chicago
Tade Kerndt
Farm Fire Association Members Notice
The board levies an assessment of 1.00 per member for the year ending December 31, 1981 to be paid at the secretary treasurer F. D. Welch in Elgin before October 1, 1932. Prompt payment relieves the fire company from extra expense and benefits members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Elgin
Board of Directors
Eigin Farm Fire Assn
Old Timers Meet Wolves At Elgin Ball Park
A Sunday baseball game at Elgin ball park pits the Old Timers team against the Wolves. The Old Timers feature many former Elgin stars still eager to play, promising a real treat for fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldtimers
Wolves
Elgin Ball Park
Elgin
Mr and Mrs Charles Knight Visit Janesville Kin
Mr and Mrs Charles Knight of Janesville Wisconsin camo Saturday for an extended visit in the M Yenneyz Nome and with other synlatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knight
Janesville
Wis
M. Yenneyz
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W. L. Eichendorf
Ever Beckner
Lendneen
Laura Maria Hintgman
Eichendorf
Richard Paul Hintsman
A. c. Peterson
Hintzman
Leon R. Layton
Vivian Dean Cooper
Frank P. Cooper
A. ©. Paterson
Cooper
C. Weaver
Falls
Weaver
Mfr
Hobby
Lennox
Stoohr
Ern Schori
Fayette County Football League
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting
Carl Severson
Bac Clair
Pare Batardo
News of the
Lida
Kelly
Judge Reed
Iowa State Teachers’ Assn
Farm Fire Association
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