Phosphate boosts farm yields in field demonstrations
Demonstrations across farms show phosphorus increases harvests with notable gains on several fields. Fred Klammer’s Weargate plots led with 14.5 bushels per acre more than untreated, plus 10.7 on another treated area. Oats and corn yields also rose on treated land, with Hothisberger Elgin and Kerr Clermont reporting double to single digit gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Klammer
Weargate
Hothisberger
Elgin
Kenneth Kerr
Clermont
Carl Bodensteiner
Auburn Township
J. F. Miehe
Scott Township
Dinner Honors Fayette County School Superintendents
County Superintendent L. G. Meyer hosted the annual dinner for Fayette County school superintendents last Wednesday evening. Attendees included Marvin T. Nodland West Union Robert Paul Waucoma Reed Doughty Wadena W. J. Edgar Stanley Donald Palmer Randalia C. D. Hileman Maynard Qwen L. Olson Hawkeye G. B. Farrell Qal wein A. 8. Morse Fayette D. R. Roberts Elgin B. A. Lenhart Clermont C. J. Robinson Oran Burton North Arlington Henry Janssen Alpha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
L. G. Meyer
Fayette County
Marvin T. Nodland
West Union
Robert Paul
Waucoma
Reed Doughty
Wadena
W. J. Edgar
Stanley
Donald Palmer
Randalia
C. D. Hileman
Maynard
Qwen L. Olson
Hawkeye
G. B. Farrell
Qalwein
A. 8. Morse
Fayette
D. R. Roberts
Elgin
Maley Releases Figures On Homestead Exemptions
Clayton county treasurer J F Maley announced state funds totaling 19623005 dollars as the county distributive share from the Homestead Credit Fund for 1986. The 25 mill levy on homesteads produced 5449442 in valuation, with 12239697 refunded to 1936 claims and 1383908 to the fund for next year. Refunds began last Friday with rules tying distributions to local millage and the statewide fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Maley
Clayton County
State Board of Assessment
Homestead Credit Fund
State Board of Assessment and Review
Tax district figures for Grand Meadow Highland and Marion
A treasurer compiling year figures reports Grand Meadow valuation 165,875 with 25 mill rate 4,146.88 and credit refund 8,288.60 plus state refund 858.58 Highland valuation 138,372 with 25 mill rate 8,459.30 credit refund 2,601.72 state refund 797.08 Marion valuation 217,808 with 25 mill rate 5,445.20 credit refund 4,465.48 state refund 979.72
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Highland and
Marion
Highland
Study Club Second Meeting Sets Tone for Feminist Topic
The High Study Club met at Mrs. Marie Muehlethaler's home to discuss The Feminist Revolt with program by Augusta Schori Myrtle Kohler and Frieda Crider. Delegates Mildred Habeger Gladys Roberts chosen for the district convention in West Union October 12 13 with alternates Marie Muehlethater Louise Zoschke. New members include Mrs Clara Kuster and Mrs Florence Casper. Next meeting October 19 at Ida Thoma's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Muehlethaler
Augusta Schori
Myrtle Kohler
Frieda Crider
Mildred Habeger
Gladys Roberts
West Union
Marie Muehlethater
Louise Zoschke
Clara Kuster
Florence Casper
Ida Thoma
Lunch Wagon Plans Sales This Fall and Winter
H W Falb built a trailer lunch wagon and aims to sell this fall and winter. He began work yesterday at the Hunsberger and Son gate at the fair grounds. Free lunches are replaced by wagon service drawing customers from distant places. Anna Mae Schupbach stayed with the Everett Wiethorn family at West Union over the weekend and returned Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wiethorn and their son who visited Anna Schupbach's mother. Gordon Schupbach accompanied them home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Garl Mueller and family traveled to Dubuque last Thursday and came back Wednesday. Mr Mueller had his tonsils removed during the trip. Most hilecoughs have a Scotch accent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Falb
Hunsberger & Son
Fair Grounds
Anna Mae Schupbach
Everett
Peters-Howard Grace Peters and Lawrence Howard Wedding
Grace Peters daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Peters and Lawrence Howard son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Howard were married in West Union at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev George Fisher performing the single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Louis Becker of Elgin. The couple’s wedding trip followed to the bride’s grandparents home, with a shower and dance in their honor at the Elgin opera house. Mrs Howard will be honored at a shower in Brainard Baptist church Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Peters
Chas, Peters
Lawrence Howard
Harvey Howard
Wisconsin
Presbyterian Parsonage
West Union
Geo. Fisher
Louis Becker
Elgin
Rthur Lee
Elgin Opera House
Social Evening Honors Birthday Anniversary at Wolf Home
Mrs. H. H. Wolf hosted a Friday night party at their home in honor of Dr. Wolf's birthday anniversary. Bridge provided entertainment and refreshments were served. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Chas Wenger, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Klingman, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hertling, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Kohler, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Kiple, Mr. and Mrs. B. Schori, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Falk, Mrs. G. J. Mosby, and Mrs. C. C. Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wolf
Dr. Wolf
Bridge
Chas. Wenger
L. F. Klingman
Arthur Hertling
Mel Kohler
Leo Schori
L. L. Kiple
Baldwin Estate Sale by Rothlisberger Near Elgin
The administrator of the late George Baldwin, Baldwin Estate, will hold a closing out sale at the farm six miles southwest of Elgin on Tuesday October 5. Tenant E R Nutting manages the farm currently. The Echo advertises the sale and urges former readers to review the offerings list for possible needed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vs. Rothlisberger
George Baldwin
Elgin
E. R. Nutting
The
Echo
Baptists to Entertain Convention in Fayette County
The Baptist Sunday school hosts the Fayette County Christian Endeavor convention on Saturday Oct 9 an all day session from 9 a m to 4 p m Mrs G L Hackett of West Union serves as moderator of the county group Helena Boleyn returns from Des Moines with her parents and Mr and Mrs Cile Dykes also visiting Cedar Falls Woolen Mills Sharlene Graver returns home after four weeks at University Hospital Iowa City Lucille Amdahl visits Wim Graver home midweek to Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday
Fayette County Christian Endeavor Convention
G. L. Hackett
West Union
Helena Boleyn
Des Moines
Clarence Conner
Cile Dykes
Fred Trefelet
Lena Meyer
Near West Union
Rose Garber
Cedar Falls
Sharlene Graver
University Hospital
Iowa
Lucille Amdahl
Wim
Graver
Seal of Minnesota Cash Prize Winners at Fayette County Fair
The Seal of Minnesota flour sponsors cash prizes for the White Yeast Bread and Angel Food Cake divisions at the Fayette county fair. Winners must place first or second overall in open competition to claim the $10 first prize or $5 second prize. The awards honor only those two contests despite many entrants using the flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Fair
Millers of
Seal of Minnesota
Minnesota
Elsh
Home Owners to Receive Fayette County Tax Refund
Fayette county home owners will get a total refund of 149 682 50 dollars, per county treasurer W M Knox. The refund will be divided among 3750 eligible owners after October first, once full year taxes are paid to qualify for the homestead exemption. If refunds exceed taxes due, the excess returns to the state treasury. No owner may receive more than their homestead tax. Checks will be mailed after October first to those who paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
W.M. Knox
Generous Week of Rains Aid Fall Plowing
Several rains last week softened dry hard ground aiding fall plowing and grass growth. Farmers report easier soil work after an unusually dry period that hampered good tillage and seedbed preparation.
Progress Club Minutes Describe Second Meeting Hostess Helen Muehlethaler
The Progress Club held its second meeting on Monday evening with Mrs Helen Muehlethaler as hostess. It was a business meeting with no program planned. Eleven of the thirteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress Club
Helen Muehlethaler
Creighton couple guests seeking farm to rent in state
Mr and Mrs C B Ellingson of Creighton Nebraska were guests in the Thos Howard home Thursday looking for a farm to rent but were unsuccessful so they moved on toward the western part of the state. Mrs F W Hughes and Mrs Frad Gehring visited Cedar Falls Monday on business at the woolen mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Ellingson
Creighton
Neb
Thos. Howard
F. W. Hughes
Frad Gehring
Cedar Falls
Teachers Entertain For Miss Olson At Klingman’s Cafe
Elgin teachers staged a dinner in Klingman’s Cafe honoring Gilma Olson who departed Monday for a position at the University of Minnesota. Attending were Mrs. D. B. Roberts and teachers Agnes Crowe Helen Wegner Wilma Steinmetz Jeanette Lindaman Genevieve Dunkle Helene Scholz and Miss Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BR. Roberts
Agnes Crowe
Helen Wegner
Wilma Steinmetz
Jeanette Lindaman
Genevieve Dunkle
Helene Scholz
Gilma Olson
Will Attempt to Clear Debt on Fire Truck
The Elgin Farm Fire Department seeks to settle all outstanding dues this week as members are urged to pay dues to January 1 1938. Taxes for fire protection and a $100 donation held at Elgin State Bank hinge on clearing debts. Homecoming fundraising produced about 75 dollars and remaining funds aim to cover all accounts, with the donation released only after debts are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farm Fire Department
Pleasant Valley
Elgin
Elgin State Bank
American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Sheldon’s Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Sheldon Boyle’s home last Wednesday evening with Mrs. John Anderson and Wilma Steinmetz assisting. President Mrs. Gladys Roberts led a 16-member roll call, minutes read, and the unit received a meritorious service certificate labeling it a superior unit. The group neared its 22-member quota by Sept. 12 with three new members, and discussed clothing for the unit adopted child. A district letter requested cookies for the October Veteran’s hospital party in Knoxville. Hostesses provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion’ Auxiliary
Sheldon
Boyle
John Anderson
Wilma Steinmetz
Gladys Roberts
New Teacher Hired For Home Economics Dept
Miss Margaret E. Davis of Farnhamville was elected to fill the vacancy in the home economics department. A Iowa State College graduate, she has taught at Rinard consolidated and Somers high schools, worked in the bake shop at the International House of Chicago University, and led the cafeteria program in Detroit for two years before returning to care for her ill mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Davis
Farnhamville
Davis
Iowa State College
Ames
Rinard Consolidated School
Somers High School
International House of Chicago University
Detroit
Mich
Miss Davis
Estate sale season opens next Tuesday in fall runs
The Geo Baldwin estate sale starts the fall farm sale season next Tuesday. Several others plan sales this autumn, but announcements are not yet ready. The Echo offers quick sale bill service and seeks work for forthcoming sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Baldwin
Sules
Echo
Arrivals of Mr and Mrs S O Bird After Ohio Michigan Visit
Mr and Mrs S O Bird arrived Tuesday following a three week stay in Ohio and Michigan. They are preparing to leave for Clear Lake and De Maines area.
Elgin Teachers Attend Meeting at Oelwein
The Elgin faculty traveled to Oelwein for the four county Improvement of Instruction meeting held at the junior and senior high schools. Emphasis was on the unit system and teaching useful subjects. Crowe chaired a history panel. Football schedule revised with six man games at Hawkeye Wadena and Arlington clash mid October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Elgin
Misa ‘Crowe
Hawkeye
Wadena
Shortfield
Arlington
Higin
Schori Field
Declamatory Contest Set for February at School
The high school declamatory contest will be held in February, allowing more time for contestants to prepare. The event will proceed at the usual time and place, with participation from multiple school teams.
Typing Tests Show Class Averages and Top Performers
The class took one minute tests for Typing I with Margaret Crider first and Geraldine Yearous second. Typing II saw Robert Kohler lead at 36.8 wpm with 4 errors, Ellen Stillman second at 35.2 wpm with 4 errors. The overall class average was 23.8 wpm with 9 errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Crider
Geraldine
Robert Kohler
Ellen Stillman
Elgin Drops Second Game at Wadena in Six-Man Clash
Elgin lost the second game of their schedule at Wadena as Wa dena outscored them six to zero. The Elgin team, inexperienced in six man football, slowed the pace and hampered their play throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Wadena
Grade Teachers Unite for Art and Music Schedule
Grade teachers have arranged a new schedule for art and music in the first eight grades. Miss Steinmetz teaches art in grades five to eight and Mia Linda appears in the continuation on the last pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Steinmetz
Mia Linda
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AAA
Walter St Rothlisberger
Sapetheneeer—tradteernier
Arrece— “Erie
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Washington
Farm Bureau
Chicago
Homemakers
Roy Swenson
Ewald Brandt
Farm Bureau Office
Mary Skarshaug
Priscilla Club
Maley
Peters—Howard
Baldwin Estate Sale
Baptists
Miss Olson
Four County
Almanac
United States
Navel Academy
Annapalis
Maryland
New York
Hobdken
Molly Pitcher
Nathangel Grasne Wihern Amntey
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