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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
2
Wadena residents attend card parties and family visits with neighbors from Clinton, Fayette, West Union, and Strawberry Point. Prizes awarded at a R NAL lodge event. multiple households host dinners and birthdays while relatives travel from Volga, Waterloo, and Elkyn to join family celebrations.
State of Town Fayette County Iowa to Minnie Topp Otto Topp Henrietta Barton and A J Topp and all others concerned notice is given that the final report and petition for discharge of E C Topp administrator of the estate of Henry Topp deceased is on file in the clerk of the district court office. The report seeks approval discharge of the administrator exoneration of his bond and distribution to the widow per heirs written instructions. A hearing is set for 10 00 A M April 17 1935 at the West Union courthouse. If you fail to appear the report may be approved and the administrator discharged as prayed.
Mrs Kerns and children and Mrs Raymond Mays called at the Wm Nutting home Monday afternoon. Rev G A Thomas and family visited in Jesup and Waterloo to hear Dr Pettinger and Capello. Mrs Wm Grover and children of Elgin spent last Wednesday with the Nuttings. Herman Boyer family visited John Howard home Sunday. Brainard church members attended Baptist services in Elgin Sunday evening. Mrs Sidney Nutting Azalia visited Eugene Nutting home Friday. The Nutting baby girl named Ellen Irene. Martin Hovey taken to Decorah for medical care. Ziba Tripp and daughter of Janesville Wis visited relatives here Sunday. Frank Lyon and Wilig Wm Nutting and Jimmie Dale guests in Geo Boyle home Sunday. Rev G A Thomas invited to preach at Manchester Baptist church Sunday. Mrs Thomes to sing at both services.
Brainard Church Notes convene at 11 o clock with service timing. P L group meets at 7 o clock in the evening for its session and announcements.
State meeting in Oelwein gathers Iowa’s Disabled War Veterans for a two day convention May 27 and 28. Local sponsors seek speakers of national prominence and plan to entertain many visitors during the session.
The text lists nations and regions with one chamber legislatures including Albania Costa Rica Finland Honduras Latvia Lithuania Panama El Salvador Turkey Bulgaria Guatemala Norway Spain and Canada’s nine provinces plus other regions with one house. It notes that several countries and provinces operate unicameral systems and mentions voting provinces in other countries.
Ground squirrels of Ualifar hlu carry bubonic plague and ports maintain gunes around areas to prevent infection. Officials warn of a potential outbreak if measures fail and call for continued monitoring and control.
The text notes early cattle arrivals with shipments from Europe reaching Vera Cruz Mexico in 1525 followed by landings at Jamestown in 1831 and Plymouth in 1024. This highlights initial introductions of cattle to the Americas across multiple sites and years.
Grand Meadow residents share visits and gatherings at neighbors homes. A infant was born to Selmar Holm and Reinhart family relatives. The community notes include road work by Martin Halverson and Ford dealer Fred Cline visiting Eston Landsgard.
Local items list business visitors W C Falk W F Kohler and Dale DeSart in Davenport on Wednesday. Mrs Fred Nydegger returned from Elkader to Elgin. Mr and Mrs Paul Liddle of Mercintyre were weekend guests of KE Mark. The Gruver couple moved back to their home after wintering in Chae Gruver house. Emil Schneider moved to his father’s farm south of town to continue trucking. Ray Heina of Chicago arrived for a short business trip and departed to Decorah then Chicago. Carpenters remodel Mary Spahr’s woodshed to improve appearance. A missing guest list for Hattie McKellar’s bridge dinner is noted with apologies. Mrs Henry Frieden learned of sister’s death at West Bend. funeral attended and return planned. Teen Birdsell arranging bus to Waterloo. riders to inform him to coordinate West Union pick-up at 3 10 PM. Reading through related telescope under construction notes.
A group plans to travel to Des Moines for a three day state press association session after hosting a Sunday dinner. Attendees include Mrs. Josephine Moellerman and relatives from Grandview, St Olaf, and nearby towns, plus press figures from Waukon Democrat, Postville Herald, Union, and Echo.
Snaps show Jerry Schori spring landscaping near Elkader and Serene Yack finishing a teaching week. Epictetus quotes float among local vignettes. maple syrup season slimmed by chilly weather. jokes about marriage, divorce, and crying brides circulate. A 1917 to 1920 items recount Joins U S Army Walter Kohls, wartime shifts, savings ads, and Midland Bureau Chautauqua notes with Rev Hillman and John DeSart.
The public health service believes universal vaccination could practically eliminate smallpox from the earth. The statement emphasizes vaccination as the key strategy to end smallpox globally.
Tourists have carried away so many stones from Jericho's ancient wall that little remains of the excavated structure. Local authorities warn the historic site is at risk as visitors repeatedly remove rubble.
Real estate ad lists dozens of farms in Fayette and nearby counties for sale. Properties range from 108 to 366 acres with buildings, soil, and water features. Prices from 20 to 75 dollars per acre with long-term terms, down payments, and mortgage options. Also advertises a modern hotel in West Union and insurance company farms in multiple counties. Intent is to buy, exchange, or rent. commissions encouraged.
City of Gheel Belgium with about 20000 residents operates the only sale business worldwide that boards the insane in private homes. Nearly every family is paid by the government for hosting patients in their homes.
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