Appeal to Supreme Court and county court cases summarized
A report notes Judge Carl W Reed overruling a motion for a new trial in the state Towson West Rounds case. Rounds, convicted of la bcivious acts with children, faces an indeterminate sentence with possible appeal to the Town Supreme Court. Attorneys are A G Peterson and A E Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crenco
West Union
State of
Fort’ Ison
Mailer
Town
Supreme’ Court
A. G. Peterson
A. E. Sheridan
Waukon
District Court
H. E. Taylor
Oelwein
Caliz notes drought dulls region while growth reshapes town
Yemita for his Beho greets Caliz and says the town has faced a dull year due to drought and low mood. New building permits signal renewed activity as Mr. Howard moves his house back to accommodate a store and super-service station, with property values rising as the town expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliz
Yemita
Howard
Venable announces engagement of Marjorie Lucille Venable
Mr and Mrs Fred Venable of 436 Bo Franklin announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Lucille to Lowell Gruver of Elgin Iowa. The wedding is planned for spring. Milas Venable has worked at Chevrolet in Janesville Wisconsin since high school graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Venable
Bo Franklin Street
Marjorie
Lucille
Lowell Grover
Elgin
Iowa
Milas Venable
Chevrolet Motor Company
Gruver
Chevrolet Company
Janesville
Wia
NEED MORE TENNIS PLAYERS IN ELGIN
Elgin urges more residents to use the public tennis court. Chas Whitney and Eddie Klingman, two steady players, plan to paint the posts white with the remaining treasury funds to keep the court in good condition and encourage wider use of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Chas Whitney
Eddie Klingman
Elgin Baptist Church Meeting Adopts Incorporation Rules
Notice to members of the Baptist Church of Elgin Iowa states a church meeting on April 5, 1981 at 2 pm in Elgin to adopt new articles of incorporation and new by laws, outlining the planned governance changes and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Baptist Church OF Elgin
Elgin
Towa
Big Snow Paralyzes Roads and Delays Spring Work
State and county crews removed snow fences early and a major storm followed. About 14 inches fell from Friday to Saturday, drifting heavily with Elgin snowbound until Sunday. Mild sun since then reduced snow, soaking soil and easing drought conditions for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Sumimar
Former Elgin man in Iowa City hospital
Ported to be wary sick man with yearlong headaches. He sought examination at University of Iowa City hospital, where doctors diagnosed kidney trouble and high blood pressure causing condi tions preventing operation. Blood transfusions given. patient remains stabilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELGIN
Iowa City
University’ Hospital
Elgin Hert Kohler
Minchester
Elgin Band Adopts Sousa Phone With Bass Horn Upgrade
The Elgin Band unveils a Sousaphone style instrument described as looping around the chest with a large horn towering above. Max Hunsberger is promoted from the old bass horn to the new Soussphone, creating opportunity for another bass section player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Max Hunsberger
Two Brothers Die Within Two Days in South Dakota
Joseph Cook of Eagen and George Cook of Flandreau, South Dakota, died recently within two days of each other. Mrs. A. J. Cook and a town resident attended the funerals after driving there last week. The brothers had lived in this community when young men. Wm. F. Miller and Mrs. John Falk attended a birthday dinner for Mrs. Chas. Huebner in Postville Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cook
Eagen
South Dakota
George Cook
Flandreau
A. J. Cook
East of Town
Wm. F. Miller
John Falk
Postville
Chas. Huebner
Farm homes burn on same day in local losses
Last Friday, March 27, two farmers lost their homes to fires. Charred Peters residence near Hera and Brainard was totally destroyed due to inaccessible roads delaying the fire truck. Bennett’s house north of the ridge road burned, forcing the family to flee with few clothes and bedding. Both homes lacked full insurance, and rebuilding is planned as soon as possible despite heavy snow blocking roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Peters
Hera
Brainard
Peters
Harold Bennett
Bennett
Oldest North Dakota state bank names Groth first vice president
The state bank, the oldest in North Dakota, announces K. B. Groth brother of H. B. Groth as first vice-president. He joined the bank in 1907 and remains a long-time fixture in the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
K. 8. Groth
H. 8. Groth
Elgin Community Club plans luncheon and homecoming program
The Elgin Community Club outlines plans after its last meeting. A combined luncheon and business meeting is set for Friday April 10 at a Dutch treat price of 25 cents. Secretary E M Hoag will collect dues and prospective members are encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hoag
Falh
Roy DeSart
R. P. Strauch
Hans ‘Keiser
Fred C. Muehtethaler
J. J. Snyder
C. B. Sehori
H. W. Falb
G. H. Falb
F. R. Berg
R. C. Jorgenson
Max Thoma
G. J. Mosby
A. M. Weibel
Elgin Community Club
Two Local Events Seek Weekend Support
Two affairs demand local backing this weekend. The home talent production Trixie from Dixie plays tonight and Friday at the Opera House. A separate Girl Chickers event features a noodle dinner and is also promoted in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trixie
Dixie
Opera House
Community fundraiser supports debt payoff and scouts
Proceeds from the first event will pay down debt and fund the farm fire truck. The Saturday diner is held to benefit the scouts. Both efforts seek support but emphasize value for attendees rather than charity fairs.
Snow Brings Much Needed Moisture For Farms
Optimism grows after a heavy snowfall of at least 14 inches easing dry soil and revived streams. In Laramie Wyoming, Mr and Mrs Walter Reusser welcome daughter Kathryn born March 12, second child in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Walter Reusser
Laramie, Wyo
Kathryn
Study Club Meeting Postponed to Tuesday Next Week
The Elgin Study Club meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, was postponed for one week and will be held this coming Tuesday at Mrs. C. O. Torkelson's home. Members are busy with rehearsals for "Trixie From Dixie." The program includes Roll Call, A State Flower Flag Etiquette by Georgia Straud, History of Our Flag by Verna Mosby, President Hoover's Cabinet by Esther Mock, a Patriotic Reading by Gladys Schori, Music 2, and Club Song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Hoover
Esther Mock
Gladys Schori
Monona Creamery Entered by Thieves
Thieves broke the front door lock and forced open the refrigerator at Union Farmers' Co operative Creamery in Monona. Seven hundred pounds of butter were stolen Wednesday night, though 174 shipped tubs had already left and the loss is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery
Monona
Notice to Marion Township Dog Owners
Pursuant to Iowa Department of Agriculture instructions all dogs in Marion township must be confined for ninety days due to rabies in eastern Clayton county. Dogs found running will be disposed of. Hane Winkler, Clerk Marion Two. A letter from Frank Capper of Rochester Minnesota reports he is out of hospital and to report again Friday for further exam. Charles Pulfer, formerly in Cheery Valley, has moved to Etkader for summer employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selarica
Indus
Iowa
Frank Capper
Rochester
Minn
Charles Pulfer
Cheery Valley
Etkader
Miss Etla Lehman Tells Of Old Bible Hunt
An old Bible bought in 1725 by Ben Lehman, tied to John Lehman from Switzerland, once carried through a war, later brought to this country and kept by Mr Lehman. Now about 206 years old and in fair condition. The Schori family Bible is reported last week as 169 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etla Lehman
Ben Lehman
John Lehman
Switzerland
Lehman
Schori
Bible Class Meeting At Mrs Mosby Home Friday
The Bible class of the M. E. Sunday school will meet with Mrs Samuel Mosby on Friday evening April 3 The program includes A devotional led by Mrs Mosby Roll call and Scripture passages from the Twenty third Psalm Class representative women Mrs Henderson Poem by Mrs Mabel Graver and minutes and business notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sunday School
Samuel Mosby
Mosby
Henderson
Mabel Graver
Women's Foreign Mission Society Meeting Planned
The Women's Foreign Mission Society meets at Mrs. T. B. Carter's home on Wednesday April 8. Mrs. J. D. Shaffer leads the program focused on Devotional. The First Mail and Mystery Box segments are noted among the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Mission Society
T. B. Carter
J. D. Shaffer
Petera
Thoma
Hrandt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supreme Court
Chicago
Rock, Inland & Pacific Ad
Adam Musaellman
Paul Zurbriggen
Elmer Meyer
Forrest Shaffer
LeRoy Rothsberger
Joseph Hanson
William Weibel
Harold Grimm
Dale DeSart
Wadena
Decorah
Fayette
Weat Union
Clermont
H. C
Elgin Furniture
Grimm & Helium
Falk's Market
H. B. Gilson
Bose
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Girl Scout
Elgin Girl Scouts
Monona Creamery
Marion Township
F. M.S. Meeting
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!