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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
5
This analysis of the Iowa General Assembly notes a hung session with many bills, potential special sessions, and weak leadership. It highlights delays from member absence, pending big measures like purchasing agents and a state welfare department, and the plan to form sifting committees.
The report lists corn hog signers by county with declines from earlier years. Fayette county recorded 1 750 signers on March 30, down 550 from 1934’s 2 500. Clayton county had 1 500 signers for 1935, compared with 2 263 in 1934. Other counties Illinois? northeast Iowa data include Winneshiek 1 632 in 1935 and 2 019 in 1984, Allamakee 685 in 1925 and 1 856 in 1934.
Postville Elgin and Fayette receive a new star route mail schedule effective March 15. The route runs daily from Postville to Milwaukee railroad station by 6:25 a.m., with departures and connections through Fayette and Elgin. Arrival times and transfer windows are outlined, including service to West Union and Postville connections late at night.
The Clayton county relief office at Elkadet received word that some persons on relief have refused offered jobs. Officials are taking steps to identify such individuals and urge all eligible people to seek work to reduce relief dependence. They also request reports from anyone needing workers.
The Iowa rural carriers urge the legislature to earmark a portion of federal funds for secondary roads. The state highway commission aims to use all funds on roads tying to federal routes. Fayette County could receive about a quarter million for farm to market road gravel.
A farewell service honored Rev. and Mrs. Ph. Lauer and son Frederick after fourteen years of service at Gegat copia. Carl Hackmann led the program with songs readings and talks by M Zurbriggen B J Baumgartner and Fred Muehlethaler. Ethel Rennison wrote a B B poem and light refreshments followed a token gift to the family.
Hattie McKellar led a bridge dinner at the hotel last Wednesday with sixteen guests. A post dinner bridge session awarded high score to Mrs Nelle Schori, low score to Mrs Albert Schori, and traveling prize to Mrs Fred Gehring. Attendees included Mrs F W Hughes, Mrs Fred Gehring, Mrs Fred Kohler, Mrs Tille Hanson, Mrs Nelle Schori, Mrs Thos Knudison, Mrs R W Muehlenthaler, Mrs H T Knudtson, Mrs T W Dean, Mrs C C Christ, Mrs J F Bailey, Mrs L B Garter, Mrs Lulu Schmid, Mrs Al Layee, Mrs Mel Kohler, and Mrs Waleby.
Superior ratings awarded at the sub district music contest held in West Union on Saturday. Schools listed include Oelwein Cresco Fayette Monona Decorah and West Union with groups in multiple classes.
Rev and Mrs Ph Lauer moved their household goods in a large van to Burlington to 2034 Osborn street. Rev Lauer preached his last sermon at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Rev G A Thomas of Brainard will occupy the pulpit this coming Sunday. Rev Paul Zoschke formerly of Racine Wis will be the new minister and expects to be here by Sunday April 14.
Petit jurors drawn from the northeast section of Fayette county to serve during the April term of court at West Union include R. V. Brandt Roy Meyer Chas Rogers Helen Larrabee Clara Meyers Julia Nordhus Ed Klingman Elgin and Gre Halil Wadena. The term centers on the murder trial of Mrs Elien DeLong for her husband’s death in December 1934. M M Cooney will assist county attorney Traeger with prosecuting and O'Brien will likely defend Mrs DeLong.
Farmers warned to scrutinize papers in foreclosure actions and seek help from the Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council. The Fayette County Farm Debt Advisory Committee lists Samuel Mosby as chairman and other members, with a meeting set for April 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Farm Bureau office in Fayette.
The Pleasant Valley corn hog committee worked until midnight Saturday to let farmers finish contracts before the April 1 deadline. A forecast predicts at least three more spring snow storms before warm weather arrives. Mrs Jud Conner is improving after weeks of illness and can sit up daily. Ern Schori conducted business in Cedar Rapids last Friday.
On Monday afternoon April 1 a joint project meeting was held at the home of Mrs Harold Opland. Three districts were represented with districts 6 5 and 2 contributing members. A lesson covered preparation of Country Escalloped chicken and baked fudge was served. Also a lesson on Unusual Simple Desserts covered February and March. Mrs L O Reierson and Mrs Rypestol led. Publicity Chairman.
Mayor H. P. Becker received a Central States letter indicating Elgin's electric rates will be cut. The exact amount isn’t stated, but likely one cent per KWH, lowering the residential lighting rate to 8 cents per KWH. The reduction takes effect with April bills paid in May.
The Smith Incubator Co files patent infringement action against Robbins Incubator Co indirectly targeting users. Capper Hatchery of Elgin, a major Robbins user, faces a test case that could reach the Supreme Court after years of proceedings. Capper and attorney Mr. Antes attended the Cedar Rapids opening in federal court.
The Elgin Study Club gathered at Mrs. Florence Klingman’s home Tuesday evening to discuss opera. The program featured a roll call, a Quaint Musical Instruments segment, the Story of Charles Gounod by Irene Yack, the Story of Faust by Frieda Crider, and selections from Faust performed by Myrtle Kohler.
The Elgin Study Club sent Mrs. L. P. Klingman to Clermont for a reciprocal program. The meeting occurred at Mrs. H. B. Greenley’s home with Mrs. L. L. Carr assisting. Mrs. Klingman read excerpts from Aida between musical selections with Mrs. G. B. Schori accompanying.
The Elgin school board elected to rehire the entire current teaching staff with no salary figures set. The decision hinges on state salary trends, as most districts are granting small increases. Visitors Monica Potratz and family joined local residents for Sunday church and dinner with the Milter family near town.
Pleasant Valley trustees with Her man Boyer B H Brackin A B Jacob assessor Frank Lyon and clerk Arthur Chapman met Monday at the Elgin State Bank as a board of review and for other business. The all day session noted Ray DeSart could travel his full mail route by car for the first time since snow melted with minor spongy spots. Carl Hackman mostly uses a car but sticks to gravel and walks to patrons on dirt roads. Mr and Mrs Rudy Yunker joined Rev and Mrs Ph Lauer and their son Fred as far as Fayette on their Burlington trip.
A man alleged to be distributing obscene literature to school children travels through the state in men’s clothing. He faces accusations of peddling unlawful merchandise. Elgin authorities stopped him Tuesday after a stiff warning.
The Patman bill to pay the face value of veterans certificates passed the House 318 to 90 on March 22 with Iowa representatives split. Notable opponents included 22 veterans and one Red Cross nurse. Emmet O’Neal of Kentucky delivered the best speech urging caution on government debt and calling for fiscal prudence and support for the disabled and unemployed.
The author argues that American World War I veterans were not neglected. He claims soldiers were exceptionally well clothed fed cared for and well paid, asserting the opposite of the charge against the treatment of veterans. The text references continuation on page 8.
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