Fundraising Activities

History Book A revised Early History Book has been published. The History Book committee have collected many photos and family histories as a continuation of the Centennial Book published in 1982. These hardcover books are still available and may be purchased at the Early City Clerk's office or at Shear Attractions, 209 S Main. Mailorders are also accepted. Click Here for a printable order form to send with your check. History Book Price: $40.00 Each (The Book Committee worked with HEARTLAND MARKETING as they put this book together. To do it locally, it doesn't get any better than that!)

One Quart Red-Wing Crocks Reproduction of Old Creamery on                 Back features                   Manufacturer's Emblem front designed by Sandi Weitzel                     Redwing® Logo                 is on the bottom of each. 1 qt. Red Wing Crock   •   $25.00 ea. There are a few Red Wind Crocks left. They may be purchased at the City Clerks Office or Shear Attractions at 209 S Main. If you will be unable to pick yours up, they can be shipped for $7.00. Click Here for a printable order form to send with your check.

Quasquicentennial Afghan Includes pictures of First Presbyterian Church, Schaller-Crestland School, United Methodist Church, Early Fire and Rescue, Municipal Building, Water Tower, City Sign, Reiff Park Shelter House, Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Faith Luthern Church. Afghan   •   54 x 70 inch $40.00 ea. If you will be unable to pick yours up, they can be shipped for $8.00 per afghan. There are a few afgans left. You may purchase them at the City Clerk's Office or at Shear Attractions, 209 S. Main. You may also purchase one via the mail service. Click Here for a printable order form to send with your check.

Scenes of Early Notecards with Envelopes Packet of six notecards of scenes of Early are available for $6.00 per set. One notecard of each view is included in the set. They are blank inside and measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches. The title, date built, and name of photographer is on the back. Sara Weitzel was the photographer for these six views around Early. Envelopes are included. They may be purchased at: Shear Attractions 209 S Main Early, Iowa 50535 You may also order by mail by sending your name, address, and a check for $6.00 plus $1.25 Shipping/handling for each set ordered to: Early Quasquicentennial c/o City of Early PO Box 411 Early, IA 50535

T-Shirts There are a few Quasquicentennial T-Shirts for sale. They may be purchased at the City Clerk's Office or at Shear Attractions, 209 S. Main. Price: $10.00 for Small (only size remaining) It's Never to LATE to Celebrate EARLY

Print of Main Street by Jo Pullen Memorial for a Little Town Jo Pullen   11/1993 We are fortunate to have prints made from a painting by Jo Pullen of Main Street Early. She made the painting in 1993 and part of it was painted from memory as many of the buildings were in the process of being demolished. The original painting hangs in the Early Public Library. The full print measures 18" x 12", and the picture 16 1/2" x 6". These prints are $12.00 each and may be purchased at the Early Public Library.

Beard Contest - Shaving Permits There was a beard contest for the Quasquicentennial celebration. Those who prefered not to grow a beard, needed to purchase a shaving permit for $5.00 or take a change on getting fined by the Keystone Kops. There are still a few of these Shaving Permits are available. You may purchase one at the City Clerk's Office. Fines for a man with a smoothly shaven face not accompanied with a Shaving Permit were subject to fines at the discretion of the Kangaroo Court! Four categories were judged at the beard contest  held on Saturday during the evening meal. The winners received a trophy and $25.00 gift certificate in each category. Go to the home page for the link to the photos of the beard contest winners. Click Here for description of the contest and history of the "Brothers of the Brush" tradition.

Items Auctioned to the Public

The following items were available for the public to bid on during the Quasquicentennial. The auction was held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, July 21st.

Auction for Large 3-Gallon Crock A large one-of-a-kind crock was auctioned off along with other memorabilia. The picture by Sandi Weitzel is the Eli Haradon Blacksmith and Wagon Shop. The back contains the size 3 (gallon) and Red Wing Stoneware logo, Red Wing, Minn. The signature on the bottom verifies 1 of 1 produced. Front view. Click on photo to enlarge Bottom view. Click on photo for closeup of signature Back view. Click on photo to enlarge

Auction for Commemorative Plates One Commemorative Plate of the Early Water Tower will be auctioned. A Commemorative Plate of the old Early Depot is available for auction. Sacred Heart offered this Commemorative Plate during their church Centennial. Year's shown are 1884-1984.

Other Items for Auction One Sac County Redbook from 1924. It is an Atlas and Breeding Directory. A 1982 "Early Savings Bank" Calendar with aerial view of the town of Early. That was the year of the Centennial. A Dance Card from 1892 from Sac City, Iowa. There are many familiar names written inside including two people with the name of "Early", a "Drewey", and others that may sound familiar. A very old advertising plate: "Compliments of W. P. Wright, Early, Ia." There is a photo of the W. P. Wright building on the Photo Album, in the "Main Street" picture album.   Two calendars from Early Saving's Bank dated 1986 (Last year before bank closed) A well-used metal clipboard with small calendar advertising "Early Seed and Grain, 1957-1961 by Dick Hemer and Darwyn Mason.   Carpenter's Apron from Payless Cashways Lumber Store   Metal Check Holder from Early Savings Bank. Click Here to read a story about check holders.   Carpenter's Apron from the Early Lumber Store Last sign from the Early Depot. It is approximately 7 foot wide by 1 foot tall. Click Here to see the sign on the depot.

Souvenir's from Early's 1982 Centennial

There are a limited number of items being offered for sale from Early's Centennial in 1982. If you missed out the first time around, now is your opportunity to acquire a collectible souvenir from that memorable event.

Centennial Cookbooks The Early Public Library is offering Cookbooks that were published several years ago. These cookbooks were made from recipes donated by local people with their names associated with the recipes. These cookbooks will make a nice gift for those who missed the first promotion. Price - $8.00 (reg. $10.00). Shipping available for $8.75 (first class) or $4.00 (Library Rate). They may be purchased at: Early Public Library, 107 Main, Early, IA 50535 712 273-5334

Hose House Centennial Plate The "Hose House" collector plate was the third in the Centennial Series and features an original pen and ink drawing by local artist Sandi Weitzel. "This unusual building was constructed in approximately 1890 and was located on Main street in Early. It was the home of the Early fire department until 1941." (The above paragraph is reproducted on the back of the plate.) There are a limited number left from Early's Centennial and will be offered on a first-come bases. These may be purchased for $5.00 each at: City Hall, 107 Main, Early, IA 50535 712 273-5283.

Bronze Centennial Coin There are still Commemorative Coins left over from Early's Centennial in 1982. Price: $1.00

Wooden Nickels are available from Early's Centennial. These tokens are about the size of a 50 cent piece and sell for $1.00 each. One version shows just the centennial year, the other includes the date of the centennial June 25,26,27 1982 below the symbol. The back of both show a covered wagon scene. These wood tokens are a nice reminder of Early's History. They are availabe at City Hall 107 Main, Early, IA 50535                                             712 273-5283

Centennial Caps Caps left from Early's Centennial can still be purchased. These golf-style caps are black and white with the snap at the front and sell for $5.00 each. This will be a "second chance" to have a souvenir cap from Early's centennial. They may be purchased at City Hall 107 Main, Early, IA 50535 712 273-5283

Souvenir Stock for Early's Quasquicentennial There are Centennial Certificates available. These numbered Souvenir Stock certificates may be purchased for $5.00 each and state that the holder has made a contribution to the Early Centennial Commission. While these certificates remain from the Centennial in 1982, they can only "grow" in value as a collectible from Early's History. They have been signed by Frank L. Scott, Ruth Ann Scott, and Esther Null. These may be purchased for $5.00 each at: City Hall, 107 Main, Early, IA 50535 712 273-5283.