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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
5
A Washington letter describes House actions including the Bankhead cotton control bill, Philippine independence, and the Dies bill on surplus farm product exchanges. It notes votes, farm hearings, and testimonies from Iowa figures, plus Roosevelt at the National Press Club and De Priest’s speech on restaurant exclusion.
Public notice from Fort Madison reports inmates Leo Wh Howey and others mentioned in the Echo editor’s note about a transfer to Fort Madison. The fragment references a public communication or inquiry concerning the inmate movement within the county.
Former mayor Weibel retires Monday after six years in office, ending three terms of public service. The long time public servant leaves with a reputation for devoting himself to duties unseen by the public and often sacrificing personal time to serve the town.
An ad mentions Mid-Continent Station planning to buy again and continue its oil venture. The junior member, Edward, will arrive around April 8 with his mother and family to establish a home here as the company presses its fuel-hauling operation with horses or mules era style.
The firm states it will carry on the same products and obligations as before with several improvement plans to be implemented quickly. They express intent to honor community duties and seek a cordial reception from local people for their continued presence.
Sunday April 1 marked the start of Iowa’s two percent sales tax with broad coverage but numerous exemptions. Cigarettes, cigarette papers, and gasoline are among common exemptions. beer tax status undecided. The tax aims to raise about 20 million dollars annually, reducing reliance on direct taxation and lowering property taxes beginning next August, while the public debates the measure’s scope.
Elgin streets were crowded Saturday afternoon as the State Bank and area stores dealt with a steady stream of customers. Long lines formed at the bank while deliveries of eggs to Cappers plus regular shoppers created a festive, busy mood.
Mr and Mrs Perry Larson were honored guests at a reception in the Elgin opera house Thursday evening arranged by Mrs Carrie Larson. A large turnout enjoyed dancing to Bob Klingman’s orchestra of Wadena, followed by refreshments from baskets brought by guests.
Church of Youth announces next Sunday's services with a varied program. Last Sunday's meeting featured Mrs C B Schori presenting on the early Christian church and was highly engaging. The upcoming program includes hymns, scripture, readings, prayers, solos, saxophone and vocal performances, a discussion, and Benediction led by Rev J J Snyder.
The Arlington Post American Legion presented a play in Elgin Saturday night under local post auspices. Low attendance left a shortfall for expenses due to bad roads and limited promotion time, though the performance was fine and deserved a full house.
Elgin city council organized with new members including Mayor H F Becker and councilmen H W Falb Ern Schori F C Muehlethaler M Yenney and C O Torkelson. New officers Becker Muehlethaler Harrington also listed along with treasurer Max Thoma and assessor F D Welch. Equalization board arranged and session adjourned to Wednesday.
R W Muehlenthaler Samuel and Gordon Mosby Max Thoma R A Crider and L G Lehman attended the young democratic club meeting at the court house assembly room West Union last Thursday evening. Delegates for the district meeting at Cresco April 10 were chosen with Gordon Mosby named as this precincts representative.
W. E. Anderson, president of the Little Six League, calls the annual meeting to be held at the court house in West Union on Friday evening, April 6. Manager Louis Klingman expects Elgin to be represented. the town has been a league member since its organization and intends to stay.
Notice states Elgin chapter of OES holds regular meeting on Wednesday evening April 11 with refreshments and social hour after the business session. All members urged to attend.
A committee from Fayette and Winneshiek counties chose Lillian B. Lewis as the new home demonstration agent to succeed Geraldine Brainard. Lewis, a teacher of home economics and English at Shell Rock, Iowa, will assume duties starting April 15.
Nearly all Iowa newspaper publishers plan to attend the Des Moines gathering over the last two days of the week to discuss the new state code administration. Echo’s publisher will join Mr Griebel of the Wak on Democrat Mr Huebsch of the North Iowa Times and Mr Klingbeil of the Postville Herald with departure set for Thursday noon.
The Japanese chick sexing expert arrived in Elgin Sunday and spent the day at Capper's hatchery sorting nearly 5,000 chicks from 1 to 6 PM. He then traveled to Green Bay Wisconsin for similar work and plans to return next Sunday to Capper's hatchery.
The Elgin Community Club will hold its April meeting Monday evening April 9 at the Elgin town hall. Dinner is at 6 30 followed by a business session. Topics include oiling streets, homecoming planning, and several minor projects. Members urged to attend with suggestions or criticisms.
Georgia I Meyer and Kenneth K Mork wed at the Methodist parsonage in Elgin with Rev J J Snyder presiding using the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Paul Liddle and wife. The bride, a Elgin High School '28 graduate and former Upper Town University student, plans teaching before they settle on a Highland farm.
Town retailers will not be asked to collect the new two per cent retail sales tax on gasoline and signrats. An analysis from the state board of assessment and review states that when special taxes are imposed on items like gasoline, cigarets and oleo margarine, a credit is allowed on the tax due from gross receipts, which may in some cases eliminate the entire retail sales tax.
Harvey A. Messerer Post 92 of Westgate hosts the County Legion meeting Friday evening at Westgate. All Legion and Auxiliary members are invited to attend. An entertainment and address by Comrade Robt Calflesh of Des Moines will follow. L. B. Carter, Co. Commander.
Decorah was one of the first 26 Iowa towns slated for a state liquor store. On Friday the liquor commission released the list of 26 cities where state owned stores will operate soon. Manchester Waterloo Mason City and Dubuque are the next nearest locations.
Township boards of equalization gathered Monday to inspect the assessor books and adjust values as needed. Real estate listings produced little work this year, with few complications listed. Indita Sam Lehman hosted Celia Y. and Clifton Kiple Y. for dinner Sunday.
Twelve county superintendents from Iowa Northeast District met at West Union to discuss administrative problems at the office of L. G. Meyer. An follow up meeting for southern district superintendents will be arranged later.
Roy Leuchtenmacher of near Elgin reported his wife Mrs Leuchtenmacher was severely injured Monday afternoon after stepping from a porch to a box and slipping, dislocating her hip. She was taken to West Union hospital where the injury was corrected and her condition improved the next day.
Mr and Mrs A E Anderson and daughter Vivian and son Arnold from Town Falls spent Monday and Tuesday visiting Edwin Anderson Theme in Elgin and the Francis Gruver home in West Union.
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