Local School Notes Include Sports and Clubs Update
Reports from the game with Upper Town show a 15 to 0 score as four graduates participate in games Saturday at La Crosse. Luther College beat St Mary's 18 to 0 with two locals in action. Glee club selections are trimmed to 24, naming the girls and boys participants. Girl Scouts plan a hike and picnic to honor last year’s graduates this Thursday at 4 PM departing from the schoolhouse.
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Gilson
Zurbriggen
Kiple
Upper Town
la ‘Crosse
Upper Towa
S. Whitney
Floyd Frieden
Roy Steele
Kenneth Evans
le Crosse
Joseph Hanson
E. H
Glen Olson
Mr. Jorgenson
Soprance
Marie Schupbach
Marjorie Larson
Gladys Yearous
Pearl Grimm
Marian Pattervox
Signy Hanson
Marian Lehman
Eva Mae Frieden
Zella Boyle
Louise Baumgartner
Helen Muedlethaler
Ruby Olson
Corane Rothlisberger
Alton
Marjorie’ Batetson
Lillian Orniston
Erma Grnther
Myrtle Neland
Thilian Kruskee
Geraldine Kohler
Donna Wengeothy Olson
Gluays Hatha
Boleyn
Hildir Onendi Baechier
Gir
Anil Will
Husking Contest Planned in Fayette County This Fall
There will be another corn husking contest in Fayette county this fall with entries already reported to the farm bureau office. Entries close October 14 and about 12 to 16 contestants will advance. If the winner husks enough, they may enter the state contest in Audubon county after possible township eliminations.
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Fayette County
Aoe
Farm Bureau
Aome
Audubon County
Egg prices surge as market up sixteen cents a dozen
Egg market moved up again on Saturday with firsts at sixteen cents per dozen. The increase marks a 100 percent rise over 36 days, following an August 19 price of eight cents.
Elgin Chapter Q H 8 Hosts 10th Anniversary Party
All members of the Elgin Chapter Q H 8 are invited to Clermont on Tuesday evening October 8 to attend the chapter's 10th anniversary birthday celebration.
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Elgin
Clermont
Tueday
Lawraries and Floyd Knidteon Fire Home Mystery
Unclear text indicates a Tuesday morning fire at a home in Chicago area involving individuals Lawraries and Floyd Knidteon. Fragments mention dates since Thursday and reference to the Century of Pears. No clear eventi details or outcomes discernible.
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Lawreries
Floyd Knidteon
Chieagy
Knodtson silver wedding anniversary celebrated
The Echion observed the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Knodtson with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Celebrants, including children and many neighbors, attended a big dinner and afternoon visiting, with gifts presented to the couple.
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Ian Larson
Clifton Powell
Roy Leuchtemnécher
Hannah Torkelson
Eric Erickson
Charles Wilson
Elgin
C. Erickson
John
T, & Billbury
Tollaf Larson
Olga Torkelson
Palwer Schrau
Decorah
Knudtson
American Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Hall
The American Legion and Auxiliary met at their hall last Wednesday evening, September 20, with 19 members present. Officers were elected: Legion commander L. B. Carter, vice-commander Earl Kiple, adjutant Clarence Torkelson, one officer Ben Baumgartner, and Elmer Hougchap. Auxiliary officers include President Olga Blockhus, Vice-president Gladys Schori, Secretary Adelia Torkelson, Treasurer Marie Carter, Chaplain Clara Baumgartner, Historian Josephine Hong, Sergeant at Arms Leota Welch, Publicity Chairman Frieda Crider. The Auxiliary prepared sheets and pillow cases for needy ex-service families. A fine lunch followed. next meeting at the hall with hosts Mrs. H. W. Falk and Mrs. Hert Thoman. Blockhus family visit details noted. local observations about Decorah brewery plans mentioned.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
M. J. Blockhus
L. B. Carter
Legion
Earl Kiple
Clarence Torkelson
Ben Baumgartner
Elmer Hougchapin
Olga Blockhus
Gladys Schori
Adelia Torkelson
Marie Carter
Clara Baumgartner
Josephine Hong
Sargeant
Leota Welch
Pub Melly
Frieda Crider
Mra
H.W. Falk
Miry
Hert Thoman
Hoatenses
Sunday School Assn Holds County Meeting
The Fayette County Sunday School Association held its annual meeting on Sept. 21 with three sessions and large attendance. Des Moines state worker C. Henbrandt spoke three times as twelve schools attended round tables. Officers elected included W. C. Van Ness president and Nora Rawson first vice president. others named for seven departments and administration.
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Mhe
Fayette County
L Ares Gat
oWhcare
Wer
W. C. van Ness Fayette
Stitch in Time May Prevent Costly Accidents
R A Crider reported Saturday several horse injuries from iron gate hooks catching at the right height as stock pass through. He described the hooks extending five to six inches and urged changing the hook level to prevent further accidents and protect valuable animals.
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R. A. Crider
Sunday Dominates in Department of Motor Vehicles Accident Reports
Records show Sunday has the highest fatality rate among days. Sightseeing and drivers failing to pay attention to handling contribute to crashes. Hurrying home after long rides and traffic delays add to Sunday driving dangers.
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the State Motor Vehicle Department
Income tax plan wins wide support at Chamber meet
The Grosa Income Tax proposal discussed before the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce drew many visitors from neighboring communities. Speakers explained the plan as a direct state tax on all income, replacing property taxes. They argued it would be fairer, simpler, and nearly painless, with broad support evident as the audience voted in favor.
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Grosa
Towa
Knutson
Clear Lake
Many Hull Clover This Fall Yield Breaks Local Records
Gilbert Anderson near Elgin harvested 16 1 2 bushels of clover seed from an 8 acre field. Neighbors aided in hulling a crop of exceptional quality. Some seed sold at 7 20 per bushel, above the local average price of about 4 per bushel. Farmers expect to meet local seed demand.
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Gilbert Anderson
Elgin
Anderson Hull
Berndt Residence for Bid by Sealed Auction
We are authorized to sell the Berndt residence to the highest bidder. Sealed bids due by 2:30 p m October 4 1233. About $600 cash, balance in easy low rate installments. All bids confidential. Weibal Realtor.
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Berndt
N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship to Host First Meeting
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association plans its season opener at Garnaville on Friday September 29 with A R McLaughlin of Dubuque as guest speaker. Dr R V Brandt of Clermont presides and H Dahlstrom of Farmersburg serves as secretary. Mr and Mrs Jim Bailey and T W Doan return from Chicago trip to Century of Progress, while Mrs Doan stays with the Paul Doan family in Waukegan. Mabel and Alfred Holzer visit relatives in Elkader.
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Mra
Blockhis
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Block
Carl Torkelson
G. Ness
Blooming Praire-for-home
N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Garnaville
A. R. McLaughlin
Dubuque
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
H. Dahlstrom
Farmersburg
Jim Bailey
T. W. Doan
Chicago
Reichert family attends funeral services at Benson home
Mrs Reichert and Mrs Fred Reichert traveled Monday to attend services for their nephew in the Benson household. Attending were Mrs Will Dof, Mrs Bert Benson and the family, with several relatives present at the Ole Benson residence.
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Fred Reichert
Will
Bert Benson
Ole Benson
Judge Eichendorf Schedules Trials at West Union Court
Judge W L Eichendorf presides in West Union with trials this week including objections to final report of W H Stone signee of Bank of Waucoma. Cases listed cover RB B Jamison trustee vs Mike Petrou Bertha Droste vs Fred Droste Estate of Mary Ann Myers removal petition Fayette County National Bank vs Hortense Snow L 8 Cooley et al vs C G Carmichael et al Mabel J Whitley vs Lester E Bennington et al. Two divorces granted last Monday: George A Simpson Maynard and Alma Simpson custody to father with no alimony. Margaret Bennett and Leon Bennett, also of Oelwein, custody details set with six month custody periods and child support.
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W. L. Eichendorf
West Union
W. H. Stone
Bank of Waucoma
B. Jamison
Mike Petrou
Bertha Droste
Fred Droste
Mary Ann Myers
Fayette County National Bank
Hortense Snow
George A. Simpson
Maynard
Alma Simpson
Simpson
Marvin Simpson
Joyce Simpson
M. M. Oooney
Margaret Bennett
Leon Bennett
Oelwein
Seemann
Warren da Bennett
M. M. Cooney
Bennett
Paroled to Sheriff After Guilty Plea in Liquor Case
Virgil Miller of Oelwein pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors before Judge Eichendorf. The court sentenced him to three months in Fayette county jail but suspended the sentence due to his age twenty and good conduct. He was paroled to the county sheriff during good behavior. E R O'Brien appeared for the defendant.
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Virgil Miller
Oelwein
Eichendorf
Fayette County
E. R. O'Brien
Two Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week
The Clerk of the District Court issued two marriage licenses last week. Harry L. Johnson of Steamboat Rock to Kathryn Krueger of Elgin and Philip J. Blong of Waucoma to Florence Wilhelm of Ridgeway were recorded as couples.
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District Court
Harry L. Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Kathryn Krueger
Elgin
Philip J. Blong
Waucoma
Florence Wilhelm
Ridgeway
Dr Bancroft to Speak at St Pauls Church Iowa
Dr Don Bancroft of Ohio, a layman with wide business experience, will speak at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church on Monday October 2. An afternoon meeting followed by supper and an evening program by the Little German Band and choir will feature his main address. Invitations go to neighboring pastors and churches, with emphasis on male and community cooperation.
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St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Don Bancroft
Ohio
Bancroft
Mrs Kniel Hospital Visit Ties Local Tourists
Mr John Falk Mrs J C Schmid and Chas Kniel with Creighton Conner as driver traveled to Jews City Tuesday to visit Mrs Kniel at the hospital.
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John Falk
J. C. Schmidt
Chas. Kniel
Creighton Conner
Jews City
Mrs. Kniel
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Scarlay
Black
Dail
Tine
Joey
Ramoelyy
Balffi
Elmer Meyer
Dorothy Olson
Ree
Krieger
Mildred Johnson
Anna
Hans
Bethel Krueger
Clarence Kohls
Clarence Ixonts
Eang
Wid Sand Eda Burbriggen
Iti
Johnson
Pe Dito W. Krueger
Clermont High
Gig
Henry Johnson
Grundy Canter
Iowa
C. E
H. T. Knodtson
Torkelson
Ole Torkelson
Lizzie Scholen
Robert Grimes
Tri
American. Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Eppyry “Sunday School Assn
Aum Weibal
DR. Bancroft
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