Political Announcement for Sheriff George Waldron
Fay ette county may elect George Waldron as Sheriff in the June 6 1938 Republican primary. He asks voters to consider him in the primaries and to support his candidacy in Fayette County.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
1
Reelect Fayette County Treasurer Nomination Request
Formal notice seeks renomination for the office of County Treasurer of Fayette County the decision resting with Republican voters in the June 6 1936 primary. The candidate requests support and acknowledges the party process and election date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Supervisor 1939 Term Named By Republican Primaries
W. P. Laver announced as the supervisor candidate with a 1939 term beginning January 1, subject to Republican primary results. The notice states the election decision will hinge on primary votes.
Candidate for Nomination for Supervisor Post
A candidate seeks the Republican nomination for the office of supervisor, term starting January 1, 1939, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the Primary on June 6, 1938. Harry R. Humphry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Harry R. Humphry
Fayette County Sheriff Nomination Primary Bid
FOR. SHERIFF candidate for the nomination of Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Republican voters of Fayette county in the primary election in June. Art Frisch, Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Art Frisch
Sumner
Supervisor Nomination in Fayette County Primary
In 1939 term starting January 1, 1939 the nomination is subject to the decision of Democratic voters in Fayette County at the primary election held June 6, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Republican Nominee for Supervisor 1940 Primary
For supervisor term starting January 1 1940 the Republican nomination is open with June 6 primaries. M J Schneider of Fayette is listed as a candidate in this race.
Between the Lines in a Pitfall of Reporting
A veteran editor recalls how a small item spurred readers to read hidden insinuations about a family. The example centers on August Peterson and a Plainview township trip to see his father, misread as locating the pig pen. The piece notes editors strive to avoid such double meanings though slips occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Peterson
Plainview
Carl House
Peterson
Long Supervisors Session and Local Happenings
The board of supervisors held a lengthy meeting with Supervisor Gunderson returning from the Hub. A bank examiner praised Citizens' State Bank as gilt-edged. Elgin Canning Co stockholders re-elected officers S. B. Zigler, Benj. Schori, R. O. Woodard, and C. F. Becker. directors include Miller and Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Gunderson
Hub
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin Canning Co
S. B. Zigler
Benj. Schori
R. O. Woodard
C. F. Becker
S. B. Zeigler
R. O
Kensington Club
John Sutter
Sam Lehman
Weibel Bros
Mary A.baldwin
South
Minnesota
Illinois
Iowa
Baldwin
Lew Groth
Lew
Carpenter
Herbert
George Falb
Elkader
John Falk
Gladden
Albert Gehring
Albert
Three young girls start village paper in Creaford county
New Publication Three smell girls at West Side Creaford county organize a club known as the Two O'clock club. They meet every two weeks to edit a small newspaper called the Two O clock Gossip. It sells for three cents a copy to fund equipment. Joan McGinn 10 is president Shirley Nelson 8 is vice president Rae Jean Nelson 5 is secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Creaford County
Joan McGinn
Shirley Nelson
Rae Jean Nelson
Recession: a polite label for hard economic downturn
A concise note frames recession as a cautious euphemism for a lasting downturn in the economy. It signals slow growth, unemployment risk, and policy responses without sensational detail. The phrase reflects typical journalistic restraint in economic reporting.
Iowans and the public health view on syphilis fears
The Iowa State Department of Health outlines the social fear of syphilis, labeled syphilophobia, and the unfounded belief of having the disease called syphilophobia. It stresses that transmission needs close sexual contact, that the germ can survive briefly in moist areas, and urges public education to counter fear with knowledge. Inquiries are directed to the Des Moines health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Des Moines St
Des Moines
Council Proceedings Elgin Iowa April 6 1938
The Elgin Iowa council met as a Board of Equalization on April 6 1938 with all members present and Assessor Welch. After reading the assessment roll no changes were needed and the assessment was approved as read. The meeting adjourned as a board of review. Committees were appointed: Finance Yenney Mueh lethaler Torkelson Streets and Alleys Falb Yenney Kuster Fire and Light Torkelson Muehlethaler Falb Waterworks Kuster Torkeiser Falk Ordinance Muehlethaler and the mayor. Dr H H Wolf appointed health physician. The mayor’s bond was presented and approved. Adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Board of Review
C. J. Harrington
Elgin
Iowa
M. Yenney
F. C. Muehlethaler
C. O. Torkelson
H. W. Falb
S. W. Kuster
If. C. Muehlethaler
Girl Around the World by Dorothy Kilgallen
Library Notes reviews Dorothy Kilgallen first woman to fly solo around the world, detailing her 1936 24 day voyage on commercial lines, a race with three reporters, and Kilgallen’s career as a New York Evening Journal columnist and noted reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Kilgallen
New York Evening Journal
Hauptmann
Flemington
KK. J
Miss Kilgalien
Miss Kilgallen
Riverside Home Project Meeting Recaps Child Garment Work
The April gathering at Ern Lerch home showcased coatings of fabrics and designs for children's clothes, the knit underwear selection for youngsters, and a Spring 1938 fashions paper. Mary Wood outlined the lesson with Mrs. Lerch leading, and Mrs. Floyd Reavis presenting the underwear phase. Joel Clark observed and documented the event, with planning for Achievement Day exhibit ideas and a postmeeting lunch for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Project
Ern Lerch
Mary Wood
Floyd Reavis
Joel Clark
Clayton County
Martin Wenger
H. E. A. Larson
Walter Lantz
Francis West
Will Lantz
Leslie Lantz
Arlene Scholen
Novaline Borcherding
Mabel Barnett
LeRoy Lenth
Philman Larson
Herman Scholen
Eron Lerch
Who Holds the Winning Hand in a Bridge Game
Four ladies, Mrs Mussolini Mrs Lindbergh Mrs Wallis Simpson and Mrs F D Roosevelt discuss their bridge hands after dealing. Mussolini claims the ace Lindbergh the ace Wallis Simpson the king and Roosevelt the joker and is wild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Mrrs
Lindbergh
Wallie Simpson
Duchess of Windsor
F. D. Roosevelt
Wisecracker Chips Away at Public Mood
A quip about a person with a chip on his shoulder sparks a brief newspaper item noting a rough public mood and urging readers to phone in news promptly rather than wait. The remark underscored how small provocations reflect broader social tensions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Elgin Echo
R. P. Strauch
Kathryn J. Strauch
Ive As
George Waldron
W. P. Laver
M. J. Schneider
Fayette
Burianek & Stepanek
Otter Creek
Clermont-Elgin Telephone 1Co
Eleave
Christie Miller, Jr
Clermont
Council Proceedings
Board of Equalization
Library Notes
Riverside
Peetile
Klingman’s
John Falk & Sons
Goodrich
Silvertown
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