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In its heyday (the 1920s and 30s) the Elgin American Legion Band was very active giving many concerts locally and out-of-town. People flocked to hear live music concerts for entertainment. As the public schools provided so little music training, the all-male band had to seek other training. The Swedish communities provided some, some coming from immigrants trained in Sweden. One Swedish immigrant, Albert Smith, was able to go to a Swedish college in Lindsborg, Kansas. He studied music there and came back to the Kimbro community and started training some of the younger men. One student, Arthur Swenson, became a fine trumpet player. Smith also trained others in brass instrumentation.
Read moreThe yard of Randy and Melissa Swenson at 1001 Ave. F has been selected as the Elgin Garden Club’s yard of the month for July.
Read moreLocal riding club strives to maintain tradition with youth involvement
Read moreSportscars toured the streets of Bastrop before setting up show
Read moreBASTROP – Crosshairs Texas invites anyone with a curiosity for firearms or a gun-related question on their mind to attend one of their free monthly training courses.
Read moreSMITHVILLE – Join the Smithville Chamber of Commerce for its July Mixer sponsored by VFW. Door prizes given out at 6 p.m. Contact the chamber if you would like to donate a prize. A great opportunity to mix and mingle with your fellow chamber members.
Read moreBastrop County’s emergency support services face the consequences of high demand and low supply head on
Read moreThe Big Pink Bus continues its tour through central Texas
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