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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
1
George Waldron declares his candidacy in the June 1938 Republican primaries for Fayette County sheriff. The notice outlines ad rates and notices for obituaries and church society ads. The piece is dated Thursday April 7, 1922.
Announcement announces renomination for Fayette County Treasurer by a candidate, subject to Republican primary voters on June 6, 1938. It notes a Supervisor position elected by GOP voters, term beginning January 1, 1939, also subject to the Republican primary.
Harry R. Humphry seeks the Republican nomination for supervisor for a term starting January 1, 1939. Primary election to decide the party candidate will be held June 6, 1938.
A Republican primary in Fayette County will decide the nomination for sheriff with Art Frisch of Sumner among the candidates seeking voter backing in June.
The announcement states it shall be a matter for the Democratic voters of Fayette county at the primary election on June 6, 1938. This notice outlines the action and deadline for party participation in the 1939 term for supervisor.
For supervisor 1940 term Republican nomination sought for term starting January 1, 1940. Nominating petition indicates M. J. Schneider of Fayette is a candidate listed for the June 6 primaries.
The writer dismisses sympathy for beggars who visit town and profit from charity. They claim most panhandlers are lazy and aim to exploit locals, noting townspeople should not enable such schemes and that officials should intervene.
A short Echo item notes a community event drawing local residents to the town hall. Officials describe the gathering as a chance to discuss public services, with organizers urging attendance and noting accessibility details.
A collage of local notes covers Holzer stone work near Morse place and Alfred Holzer hauling. It notes tree trimming losses, a return to school for George Falk, wet weather then sunny spells, Epworth League concert at Elgin Opera House, plowing as a key farm task, and candidacies for Fayette County sheriff. Also mentions Albert Kohler’s sore hand, Ray DeSart’s Des Moines visit, Frank Hunsberger’s eye, fashion of fat husbands, Vikdal moving to Everett, assessor Miller’s accurate ratings, a five mill road tax, and city officers including Hadsel as mayor. Obituaries include Mrs. Chas. Strong of Higma, and Mrs. Hans Keiser hosting a rag bee. Also notes Myrtle Kimball’s recovery from measles, Miss Spencer’s death at 33, a Wesley girl’s civil service scam, and a New York agrarian report on monks introducing spinach in 1351.
Elgin Iowa March 18 1938 special session of town council with all members present passed a resolution from the State Highway Commission to have primary road 172 maintained by the state within Elgin. April 4 1938 regular session approved bills, elected and sworn in new officers, and appointed marshal and street commissioner. Reports of treasurer and clerk examined. Two city officers took oaths for two year terms. New officials include Mayor A M Weibel and Councilors Yenney Torkelson Falk Muehlethaler Kuster. Council adjourned to April 6. Local note: former Chicago residents Snyders now in Everett Washington. Alewife paragraph on alewife fish.
Surgeon General Thomas Parran calls commercialized prostitution the main social obstacle to eradicating syphilis. He cites infection rates among prostitutes and urges three-pronged action: strict follow up and quarantine, relentless law enforcement to remove profits, and rehabilitation plus moral prophylaxis to reduce cases within a generation. Contact details point to the Iowa State Department of Health in Des Moines for inquiries.
A brief notice notes card pricing at ten cents per hundred for recipe and filing cards at the Echo Office. The terse item indicates a local service rate for clerical card preparation.
Sinclair Lewis argues reading has merit only if it is enjoyed for its own sake. He says read what you like for genuine pleasure and not to gain credit. He cites The Reader's Digest as offering concise, engaging articles aligned with personal taste.
The note emphasizes that prompt reporting matters more than the initial splash and urges readers to phone in their news early, stressing no delay. It highlights timeliness as a key newsroom value and promotes rapid tips to 20.
Read the ads in today's Echo and note the bargains. Free two dollar fifty World Atlas or a Webster dictionary with a three year Echo and Enterprise subscription. A two year subscription and 49 cents also entitles you to either book, or a single year and 88 cents. Time limits apply.
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