Fayette County Republicans Convened Saturday
Fayette County Republicans held an early presidential convention at the West Union courthouse with wide precinct representation. A 26 member delegation will travel to Des Moines on April 12 as a unit for M. M. Cooney, who faces Harrison Spangler, and will work to secure support in other counties.
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Fayette County
West Union
M. M. Cooney
Iowa
Harrison Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
R. P. Strauch
Geo. Pratt
Oelwein
Paul P. Stewart
Stewart
Elizabeth Smith Kennedy
R. F. Estey
Elgin
Blanche -Knight
Randalia
W. R
Blake
Clermont
George Scott
Stcoma
W. E.anderson
Artington
Curtis Hartman
Fayette
H. J. Niew
Geo. L. Scott
M. J. Channer
Hoyt Young
Cooney
Center Street Gets Wash-Down After Winter
Geo Boyle cleaned Center Street on Monday removing most of winter mud and ice. Repairs needed only from Kohler's store to Benson corner and north side the same distance. Adjacent gutters were added last year with soft filling when oil applied. West Elgin business street remains paved. Property owners share cleaning duties by sweeping and hauling debris.
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Geo. Boyle
Center Street
Kohler
Benson Corner
West Elgin
Thanks for help after home fire by Lehman family
Mr and Mrs L G Lehman thank Elgin and Clermont fire departments neighbors and friends for assistance during the house fire last Friday. They express gratitude for the rapid response and support from the community.
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Elgin
Clermont
L. G. Lehman
No Farmer Labor Ticket on Iowa Ballot
Iowa attorney general's office says the Farmer-Labor Party cannot appear on the ballot. The ruling cites that its gubernatorial candidate failed to reach 2 percent of the total votes as required by state law.
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Farmer-Labor
Iowa
Farmer-Labor Party
Lehman Home Damaged by Fire on Mail Street
The frame house of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Lehman on Mail street suffered extensive damage from a Friday morning fire. Origin undetermined but smoke poured from the house as they watched a chimney blaze. Elgin and Clermont fire departments plus volunteers fought the blaze for over an hour. estimated damage about $1500, covered by insurance. Most contents were saved. required repairs include repainting, two new floors, joists, and wallpaper.
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L. G. Lehman
Mail Street
Mrs Tousley to Continue With Republican Standard
Mrs Albert Tousley, widow of the Waukon Republican Standard publisher, announced she will personally carry on the newspaper. Confined at home due to injuries from the auto accident that killed her husband, she has spent part time in the office and knows many publishing details.
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Albert Tousley
Waukon Republican - Standard
Republican-Standard
Rock Island Crew Builds New House Track Near Depot
The Rock Island steel construction crew arrived this week and built a new house track just south of the depot. They switched four bunk cars onto the track using a derrick that doubles as a pulling engine, plus a flat car and tool car for support.
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Rock Island Steel Construction
Census Trends: 1940 Figures Hinge on Local Gains
Fayette county shows a 4.4 percent population rise from 1910 to 1930, with interest turning to 1940 figures. Winneshiek drops 57 percent in the same period, Allamakee up 5.8 percent, and Clayton down 3.6 percent.
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Fayette County
Winneshiek County
Allamakee
Clayton
Fayette Co centennial plans outlined with pageant
Fayette county prepares for a three month centennial program centered on a historical pageant. A D A R memorial dedication at Wilcox cabin is set for June 2, with two June evenings for pageant performances and centennial sermons in county churches. Committees announced, with a three stage timetable for research, production, and rehearsals led by the executive and general committees.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Progress Club officers and pageant plans discussed
Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler hosted the Progress Club on Monday with humor as the program. Edna Hunsberger read a short George Ade tale Hoosier Holiday. Officers elected included Donna Wenger president and Elma Pollock secretary. Committees and relics exhibit plans debated, pageant location chosen for Fayette, and Centennial programs urged across county organizations.
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Clarence Muehlethaler
Progress Club
Edna Hunsberger
George Ade
Gus Krueger
Cim
Clarence Muehiethaler
Herbert Ash
Donna Wenger
Marjorie Learn
Study Club gathers at Torkelson home for readings and tea
The Study Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. C. O. Torkelson's home. Mrs. C. B. Schori reviewed No More Gas by Nordhoff and Hall, with a piano solo by Mrs. Torkelson. The group voted to donate to the Foundation Fund and invited members to bring spring verses for roll call at the guest tea April 16 at 2:30 at Mrs. H. H. Wolf's home. Delegates to the county convention at Waucoma on May 2 were chosen: Mrs. C. O. Torkelson and Mrs. Leo Schori. alternates were Mrs. H. H. Wolf and Mrs. G. I. Mosby.
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C. O. Torkelson
C. B. Schori
Nordhoff and Hall
C. 0
Torkelson
H. H. Wolf
C. 0. Torkelson
Leo Schori
Waucoma
G. I Mosby
Elgin Community Club Plans Monday Klingman Dinner Meeting
The April meeting of the Elgin Community Club will be held at Klingman's next Monday evening with dinner at 6 30 PM. Previous gathering at the school house focused on social matters, so there will be uncompleted business to address. Members are urged to reserve dinner early for Mr and Mrs Klingman.
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Elgin Community Club
Klingman
Ern Lerch Plans Eight Room Home After Fire
Ern Lerch draws plans to rebuild his home destroyed by fire, an eight room two story design of 28 by 28 feet with four rooms per floor. Construction likely begins early next week. The Robisons and Donna visited Cedar Falls to see her ill grandfather William Briden and her parents Mr and Mrs A H Clingman.
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Ern Lerch
C. J. Robinson
Donna
Cedar Falls
William Briden
New Town Organizes as New Officers Take Oath
Town Clerk C. J. Harrington reports all new officers were sworn in Monday evening. Elected officials include Mayor G. H. Falk, Councilmen F. C. Muehlethaler C. O. Torkelson D. O. Dean Leo L Sehori and Chas ONeill, Treasurer Max Thoma, Assessor L L Kiple, Park Commissioner H D Yack. Harrington again named town clerk.
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C. J. Harrington
Mr. Harrington
G. H. Falk
F.C. Muehlethaler
C. O. Torkelson
D. O. Dean
Leo L Sehori
Chas. O'Neill
Max Thoma
Capper's Hatchery installs inter office communication system
Capper's Hatchery has installed an inter office communication system allowing the boss to give directions from the front. The three way switch system both receives and sends messages. It will save steps and time as the hatchery building spans about 125 feet with many aisles between incubators where workers may be located.
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Capper
Journalists to Attend Iowa Press Association Convention
John Griebel of the Waukon Democrat Wm Klingbeil of the Postville Herald R P Strauch of the Elgin Echo and E A Mellree former Fayette County Union publisher plan to head to Des Moines Thursday for the Iowa Press Association annual convention. Mellree, though out of the newspaper business, remains keenly interested in association activities and enjoys meeting old friends at the sessions.
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John Griebel
Waukon Democrat
Wm. Klingbeil
Postville Herald
R. P. Strauch
Elgin Echo
E. A. Mellree
Fayette County Union
Des Moines
Iowa Press Assn
Mehree
Death of Josephine Paige at her brother's home
Josephine Paige aged 70 died at her brother Will Paige's home on Monday morning April 1. The Paige home sits north of primary 88 between Elgin and Elkader. Funeral services were held at Alyria church Wednesday afternoon, led by Rev. J. C. Warton, with burial in Alyria Cemetery. Miss Paige never married and resided for many years at her brother's home.
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Josephine Paige
Will Paige
Paige
Elgin
Elkader
Alyria
J. C. Warton
Miss Paige
In Memoriam for George N Sehori Passes One Year On
In remembrance of our dear husband and father George N Sehori who passed away April 4, 1939. You are remembered in our hearts and every day life will never be the same since you were called away. Loving Wife and Children.
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George N .Sehori
Man of Courage Shown Through Faith and Resolve
A concise reflection on courage highlighting unwavering faith as a core driver. It notes the link between bravery and belief, suggesting steadfast conviction guides bold actions and steady resilience in the face of challenges.
Tax receipts tally and last minute rush note
County Treasurer W. M. Knox reported tax receipts last Thursday March 28 were a little over 33000. Taxpayers rushed in to pay before the Saturday deadline, creating strain for deputies while the office kept smiling through the busy end of filing period.
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W. M. Knox
Magazine Solicitor Arrested At West Union Hotel
Charles Thurston a 21 year old from Spencer was arrested at the Rex hotel in West Union by sheriff's deputies on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. The alleged crime occurred in Elgin when he approached Marlene Moshy alone at the G. J. Moshy home and claimed her father sent him for funds for a magazine subscription, taking 1.35 from the home. Thurston pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice Clark and is held on 2000 bond awaiting hearing, with witnesses yet to be subpoenaed. He was part of a magazine subscription crew operating in town that afternoon and was represented by Atty Edgar A. Traeger.
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Charles Thurston
Spencer
Rex Hotel
West Union
Sheriff's Office
Elgin
G. J. Moshy
Marlene
Thurston
Justice Clark
Teeo
Atty
Edgar A. Traeger
Evans Knight Marriage in Lake Park Held at Parsonage
Kenneth W. Evans of Lake Park and Charlotte Ann Knight of Oelwein wed Tuesday afternoon March 26 at 5 at the Lake Park Methodist parsonage in a single ring ceremony. Rev Willard Bell officiated with Mr and Mrs A C Myrick as attendants. The bride wore a green traveling suit and green accessories. groom in a green suit. Mrs Evans is a 1938 Oelwein High School graduate who later clerked in Connor's store. groom a 1935 Elgin High School graduate who studied at Upper Town university and has coached at Excelsior school in Lake Park. They will reside in Lake Park.
Spelling Contest Set by County Superintendent
County Supt D F Roberts announces spelling contest for Fayette County to be held Saturday April 6 at 1 30 pm in the courthouse assembly room. Each town or rural school may enter one contestant with about 40 expected, Fayette rural schools participating for the first time and aiming for the crown. Mary Carpenter and Norman Hall visited the Schori home Sunday evening.
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D. BR. Roberts
Court House
Fayette County
Mary Carpenter
Norman Hall
Fayette
C. B. Schori
Still Guessing About Governorship Demos
Weekly notes former Governor Nelson G. Kraschel visiting Des Moines amid rumors he will seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Reports say he debated announcing at Atlantic district meeting but no declaration came. He remained in Des Moines Thursday meeting with Democrats and advisors as rumors swirled about his candidacy.
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Tawa Press Assn
Nelson G. Kraschel
Des Moines
Hel Alrteady
Iris Deccison
Kraschel
Atlantic
Democratic State Central Committee
Contenders for Iowa Governor Seen in Turbulent Democratic Field
A Des Moines era of Democratic infighting and rumors frames the governor race with former Governor Kraschel, Senator Clyde L. Herring, ex-Congressman Fred Biermann, ex-Treasurer Les Wegman, and Lt Governor hopeful Galvin in play. Breen faces pressure as Jackson Day dinner snub triggers candidate talk and speculation about resignation and succession.
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Kraschel
Edward Breen
Krasahel
U. S
John K. Valentine
Jack” Galvin
Galvin
Valentine
Fred Biermann
Les Jr. Wegman
Clyde L. Herring
Press Association
Des Moines
Herring
Poupyeace
Herrington
Senate
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