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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1932

Page

5

League Meeting and Exams Announced for Friday

The league will hold a meeting Friday at eight oclock in the assembly room of the courthouse to decide membership and finalize the game schedule. Eighth grade exams are set for May 5 and 6 with makeups for forgotten topics and hygiene geography. Jury duties are paused until April 25 as farmers prepare fields and the day becomes dark on April 26.

Anderson Awourt House Lawler Thin Set Tewnt Alpha Arlington Clermont Higih Hawkeye Waveowa Wabb Union Ai. G. Meyer Yibey Taylor Sury

Unclear meeting minutes outline league reshuffle plans

A disjointed report describes a meeting about league composition with West Union and several towns including Arlington Hawkeye Alpha and Waucoma. A quorum failed at an earlier session and a second meeting was held on Monday. Alleged withdrawals and expected replacements suggest St Lucas left the league last summer and Clarmont and Elgin may continue.

West Union Waa Arlington Hawkeye Alpha Waucoma Alrora Clarmont Elgin St. Lucas

Demand for baby chicks grows this year among hatcheries

Chas Cupper indicated the market for baby chicks is strong this year and could be ready to absorb every chick a hatchery can produce, signaling robust demand and expansion prospects for poultry operations.

Chas. Cupper

Gunder Parent Teacher Association Meets at School House

The Gunder school Marion No 1 PTA met at the school house on a Tuesday in April. A short program by students from several grades followed with songs and a town facts segment. A brief business session concluded the gathering.

Gunder School Marion No. 1 Tollows Sovig Lovaine-Jacobia Carl - Johiannon Sonigiof Iowa

Creamery Workers Plant Shrubbery Around Building

F L Sires and Louis Lehman de Verge lead a crew beautifying the creamery site by planting shrubbery and climbing vines around the building. The effort, though slow to show years of growth, is in the right direction for improved surroundings.

F. L. Sires Louis Lehman de Verge Besutifn

Cash business only after May 3 1932 notice

A local notice states a cash only policy after May 1 1902 and advises customers not to seek credit thereafter. It mentions Margie Boleyn recovering from an operation, and notes Morton's Salt delivery expected around April 28 with guaranteed purity and special packaging.

Grivon & Hellum Bigin

License Application For Marriage Between Two Individuals

An application filed for a marriage license involves parties Harrietta Coonfare and another party. The record notes an intent to wed and the filing of standard documentation with the issuing authority.

Harrietta

Yearly financial notes imply mood shift in township funds

The records show lower mood and finances compared with last year. Credits in township arid while machinery output rose, taxation exemptions reduced farmer ownership. Mrs Capper’s books were updated with minimal changes, and a streamlined board of equalization cut hearings.

Capper Ada ‘Board of Equalization Hiolders Direct

Township candidates named for June 6 1982 primary

Notices list positions including two justices of the peace two constables township trustees three year terms starting January 2 1993 and 1984 to succeed Brackin and Jacob plus township clerk assessor and party precinct officers. Affidavits must be filed at least thirty days before the primary. last filing date May 6 1982. Forms available from R P Strauch or Mrs Tilo Hanson for assistance.

Prinhartion B. H. Brackin A.B. Jacob R. P. Strauch Tilo Hanson

Three Day Garden Short Course Planned in West Union

A three day garden short course will be held in West Union on April 27 28 and 20 with sessions starting at 10 am and an evening lecture likely April 28. Nord W Davis extension landscape architect of Iowa State College will lead the program. The first two days meet at the courthouse to instruct and the third day tours county gardens. There is no attendee fee and interested residents with garden problems or plant plans should contact B Lodwick county agent for supplies and instructions.

West Union Nord W. Davis Iowa State College Court House B. W. Lodwek

Farm Seed Loan Update From Fayette County Officials

The Fayette County seed loan program reports 20 applications to date with anxious officials about distributing funds promptly. Applicants facing feed shortages may receive support through loans or waivers, with due dates in April and a November 80 deadline. Applicants must sign a Land Crop mortgage and waive prior liens, while noting no funding is available for livestock feed this year.

Bureau of Loan Fayette County H. L. Biehling Seed Loan Minneapolis pAny Fayette

Birthday Joy For 78th Mr Baldwin

John Baldwin received many birthday greetings for his 78th birthday. His son Harry, a baker at Lamont, baked a large cake that impressed relatives and friends who declined to cut it immediately. Mrs Baldwin reports he is feeling better though still weak after a trying year.

John Baldwin Harry Lamont Baldwin

Alfalfa Seedings Grow In Fayette County

A forage seed surge in Fayette County amid hay shortages this winter and spring boosts alfalfa and soybeans. Farmers seek Farm Bureau guidance on seeding methods and seed varieties. Alfalfa’s drought resilience and recent liming of hundreds of acres have made the soil suitable for new plantings.

Fayette County Farm Bureau

Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting Tuesday

The April meeting for Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau will be held next Tuesday evening at the Elgin school at 8:30. County Agent Lodwick will discuss soy beans millet and sudan grass as an emergency hay crop for this summer and will cover temporary pastures. Other good program items are planned by local people and should interest every farmer given the short supply of hay and pastures.

Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Elgin Lodwick

Poultry and Cows at Large Complaint Report

Complaints allege poultry and cows are running at large in Eight, File 2 peek Sy. bn Ab sere i.

Phys Training Exhbition and gatherings planned at local venues

A series of school and community events are scheduled. On Friday April 22 the high school gym hosts a physical training exhibition at 8 pm with admission 10 and 16 cents. An Elgin Community Club meeting and a town farm gathering are set for Friday April 29 at the Flynn opera house with a 8 pm start, featuring a noted speaker and music. social hour to follow. The calendar lists future events through May including band and glee concerts, a Junior Senior banquet, a senior close play, baccalaureate at the Baptist church, all-school events, and gradespecific activities with dates to be supplied.

Plana Flynn Opera House Elgin High Schol Gymnasim James la Fonda-Hermen Opat Buroden L. G. Meyer West Union Lsat Decorah Olaf Olson Deborah Accra Sre Ruby Hoyle Erma Jane DeBart Ruth Gruger Biler Evans Alvina Fried Kathryn Strauch Margie Christ Frieda Miller Novea Ruth Grover Ruby Boyle Eileen Evans Ruth Graver Alvine Frieden Eithel Mae Thoman Otis Torkelson Lois Miller Vern Sires Verna Groth Selma Knudtson Miss Benson Betty Eikema Jimmie Christ Jesse Lyons Clara Baldwin Archa Groth Margie Boleyn West Union Hospital Crowa Margaret Strauch Harold Weibel End Louise Baumgartner Margaret Grimm Lillian Kruger Jane Fahey Helen Mueblethaler Grammer Ernestine Hober Selma Nelson Eva Mae Frieden Clara Nelson Louise Bawmgariner Helen Muchlethaler George Howard Junior Schu Wadena the Baptist Church Ph. Lauer Oissa Dr. Bennati Fayette

Clermont Editor Calls Light Plant a Hot Potato

Clermont editor John Cooley criticizes Sumner Gazette claims about a municipal light and power plant. He notes the election occurred last Monday and the proposed cost is estimated at $95,000, not $10,000, labeling the report a hot potato for Clermont.

The Gazette Independence Bulletin-Journal Clermont News John Cooley Sumner Clermont Cooley Pteriqay Taithe Mighdipal Sumner Gazette

Elgin Study Club Meets with Program and Plans

The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. R. P. Strauch’s home on April 19 with eight members present. Programs included My Favorite Flower, Rock Garden Making, Book Review The Song of a Cardinal, and Patron of Education. Officers for 1933 were to be elected. county federated meeting at Randalia on May 42. The last meeting of the year is April 26 at Mildred Habeger’s home.

Elgin Study Club R. P. Strauch Myrtla Falk Marie Muehlethaler Geo. Washington Paper Josephine Hoag Harry Wenger Federated Club Randalia Mildred Habeger

OWA Baseball Schedule With Home and Away Dates

OWA lists 196? baseball schedule including Gustavus Adolphus April 28 Carlton May 7 and May 20 Senley Day May 26 Teachers May 80 Luther May 91 Luther with games against Waterloo Hawks and St Olaf pending

Gustavus Adolphus Carlton Senley Central Luther Waterloo Hawks St. Olaf

United States leads in unemployment figures

The United States is reported to have the highest unemployment among nations. Estimates place U S unemployment between five and ten million, with the world total around twenty five million. about one hundred million people worldwide need economic relief today.

United States

Notice to Dog Owners Licenses Due in 1982

Town clerk J Harrington orders dog licenses for 1982 payable immediately with penalties for late payment. Dog control enforces licenses and dog at large restrictions.

J. Harrington A AL M Wotbel

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