Weibel Sworn In as Elgin Mayor for Second Tenure
A M Weibel was sworn in as Elgin mayor at the April council meeting, returning to the post after prior terms. He previously served six years, elected 1916, 1930 and 1932, while Dr S W Kuster and C Christ joined the council and park commission respectively, with old members Yenney Torkelson Muehlethaler and Fath reelected.
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A. M. Weibel
Elgin
C. J. Harrington
Weibel
S. W. Kuster
Ern Schori
Dr. Kuster
Correctionville
C. ©. Christ
Park Commissioer
George Boyle
More Uniform Parking Needed in Elgin
Elgin faces chronic parking congestion as cars park at varied angles. Officials note no paving or marked distances exist, and an inspection through the business district found several blocks with spaces available if drivers parked more uniformly. More disciplined parking could add two or three spaces per block on busy nights.
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Elgin
Four County Association To Meet Here Friday
Publishers of the four northeast Iowa counties will meet at Elgin on Friday afternoon and evening with the Echo publisher as host. The group will assemble at the Echo office, tour Capper's hatchery, then hold the business session in the town hall. Now in its eighth year, the association meets every other month and this will be their third visit to Elgin.
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Iowa
Elgin
Echo
Capper
Echo subscriber praises paper and hopes to continue
Fannie J. Palmer of Waterloo, longtime Echo reader, writes that she has taken the Elgin Echo for many years and prizes the paper, hoping to continue her subscription while she lives. She formerly resided nearby and remains connected with friends and relatives through the Echo.
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Fannie J. Palmer
Echo
Elgin Echo
Miss Palmer
Waterloo
Echo Announces New Dress For This Week's Edition
The Echo unveils a new dress for its current issue styled as Excelsior No. 1. Manufacturers claim it is the top news type used by most newspapers today, signaling a modern shift in presentation.
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Echo
igeWe
County board backs local papers for all county supplies
The Fayette County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution ordering that all printing and office supplies used by the county be purchased through Fayette County newspapers. A buying unit organized by the papers will provide office articles at or below prior prices, with strict grade standards. The move aims to save money while maintaining quality, benefiting taxpayers and county work.
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Fayette County
Baptists to Present Play Follow Thou a
The 4B Y P A of the Baptist church will present a biblical drama titled Follow Thou a by Mary S Hitchcock on Easter Sunday night at 7 45 o clock. Set in Pontius Pilates judgment hall the production follows the arrest execution and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth with romances between a scribe and a Jewish maid and a centurion and Pilate's wife’s niece adding human drama.
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The
Baptist Church
Mary S. Hitchcock
Easae
Pontius Pilates
Jesus of Nazareth
Pilate
Early Gardeners Hurt by Cold Weather Pressures
Early gardeners rushed to plant in March but a cold week stalled germination and could ruin the crop. Fans want warm weather to begin tending beds and enjoy the first garden work.
Pleasant Valley May Continue Elgin-Brainard Road Work
Pleasant Valley trustees have not yet been informed about the road work planned for the Elgin-Brainard route this year. Last year the project extended about a mile on the west end between Brainard and the township line at the Herman Boyer farm, costing $2,745.64.
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Pleasant Valley
Elgin-Brainard
Brainard
Herman Boyer
Holbert Declines Run as Governor Candidate
Thomas Holbert of Greeley, groomed for the Republican nomination, refused to run against George Wilson of Des Moines, the prior party nominee. Wilson holds a strong statewide following, making a primary win doubtful for any challenger. A brief want ad note appears at the end.
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Thomas Holbert
Greeley
George Wilson
Des Moines
Wilson
We'll Bet This Wasn't Free The Echo adentes
The Echo received an elaborate five price mailing Monday morning for U S Savings Bonds. The piece suggests newspapers rarely get free publicity from the government and mocks government help with advertising. County papers would benefit from occasional government naid ads to fill pages.
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the Echo
U. S
Mrs Kohls Again Collects Oak Grove News
Mrs Walter Kohls resumes gathering Oak Grove news for the Echo after a vacation from duties. Residents in the Oak Grove area are urged to phone in their news promptly to assist her.
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Walter Kohls
Oak Grove
The
Echo
Eigin State Bank Declares 10 Percent Dividend on Trust Certificates
Beginning Saturday, April 9, the Eigin State Bank will pay a ten per cent dividend on Trust Certificates. Bring your certificates for endorsement.
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Eigin State Bank
Birds Move to Davenport and Engage in Business
Mr and Mrs S R Bird arrived from Des Moines and visited friends until Sunday. They will move to Davenport with Mr and Mrs Ray Trindell of Luana who join them in the canned popcorn business. Vernon Knight loaded their goods and transported them to Davenport. The Birds plan to expand in popcorn ventures with assistance from Trindell.
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S. R. Bird
Des Moines
Ray Trindell
Luana
Davenport
Vernon Knight
Bergs to Visit Wisconsin Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. F. Berg leave Monday for Eau Claire Wisconsin to visit the family of his brother Trygve Husberg. They may also travel to Rochester Minnesota for medical checks at the Mayo Clinic due to Mr. Berg’s health.
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Berg
Eau Claire
Wis
Trygve Husberg
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
William Yearous Dies After Brief Illness at 70
William Yearous, 70, of Highland township, died early Tuesday morning April 5 after a brief four day illness. He suffered a stroke Friday night and weakened until death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two o clock at Illyria Community church conducted by Rev. J. J. Snyder. He farmed in Highland township and is survived by his widow and one son, Paul.
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William Yearous
Highland Township
Illyria Community Church
J. J. Snyder
Wearons
Paul
Beggar Scam Using House Trailer Touts Compassion
A writer recalls a beggar and three companions traveling in a fancy house trailer hitched to a car. The piece warns that apparent charity can hide deception and claims the group made more money in Elgin than local businesses that day.
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Elgin
Drunken Drivers To Lose Licenses
The state motor vehicle department will revoke licenses of drunken drivers found guilty. Affected drivers cannot obtain a new license for at least one year. Previously many pleaded guilty to minor charges. now a 30 day suspension applies even if the charge is later dropped.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
Elgin Candidates for Peacock Baseball Face Tough 1938 Schedule
Paul Zurbriggen and Kenneth Evans lead two Elgin players as Upper Iowa University baseball approaches 1938 season. Nine veterans return and freshmen show potential as Iowa champs aim for title defend. Games versus Carleton and Gustavus Adolphus set. full schedule to be released soon.
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Paul Zurbriggen
Kenneth Evans
Upper Iowa University
Iowa
Carleton
Gustavus Adolphus
Elgin State Bank Declares New Dividend for Trust Certificates
Elgin State Bank will pay a further 10 percent dividend on trust certificates issued during the moratorium, with payouts starting Saturday April 9. This brings total realized in the trust department to sixty percent and suggests more relief to come, improving prospects compared with earlier waiver projections.
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Elgin State Bank Trust
Community Club Meets At Hotel Next Monday
The April meeting of the Elgin Community Club will be held at the Elgin hotel next Monday evening at 6 30. Officers expect a large turnout to consider several important business matters. No other plans for Monday evening.
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Elgin Community Club
Elgin Hotel
Plans Complete For Fayette Co Club Convention
Fayette County club convention plans are complete for Elgin Methodist church on Saturday. The centennial of Iowa club work will be celebrated with old fashioned costumes, morning histories by eighteen club presidents, and reports by state committee members. Notable speakers include Mrs. Carl Reed and Mrs. Davis Lennox Jr. Addresses will mix with music by West Union ladies and poetry by Grace Gilbert King. A closing business meeting finishes the day.
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R. W. Humphry
West Union
O. W. Heiserman
G. S. Whitford
Fayette County
Beulah Blunt
Iowa
Iowa Federation
Carl Reed
Cresco
Davis Lennox, Jr
Marshalltown
C. A. Knutson
Clear Lake
Rob Roy Cerney
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Clermont
Iowa City
O. l. Heisurman
Grace Gilbert King
The
Echo
Kite Flyers Advised Against Wire Hazards in Elgin
In Elgin the town’s kite activity is minimal but a note warns youngsters to avoid flying near telephone or power lines. The advisory cites danger to flyers and potential service trouble from kite strings snagging wires.
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Elgin
You Buy Success or Failure on the Installment Plan
The quotation argues that success rarely comes from a single bold move but from a sequence of deliberate, steadily applied efforts. It frames achievement as the cumulative effect of planned, incremental actions rather than a dramatic breakthrough.
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Four County Association
Baptists
Elgin-Brainard Road
Holbert
Noatica
Bergs
Wisconsin
Federated Women’s Clubs
M. &. Church
Kathryn Strauch
Allen Habeger
W. C. Falk
Louis Klingman
Edna Hunsberger
D. C. Eyssen
Fayette
Helen Wegner
Elgin Ladies’ Study Club
Elgin Progress Club
Wim
Peacock Baseball
Elgin State Bank
Fayette Co
Patert
Washinton
Scopy Hollow
Haniaon
Ty Tyler
New York
GAR
United States
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