Seven Divorces Granted in One Week By County Court
Weekly News Letter reports Judge HE Taylor granted six divorces Tuesday and Wednesday in the district court, totaling seven divorces that week. Named parties include Mima Smith Eva Leone Williamson Wayne Hamson and John Williamson. Williamson custody terms set with $15 monthly support and visit rights. Article notes community fundraising by the M E Ladies Aid and a social event with several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. Taylor
Mima Smith
R. O'Brien
Eva Leone Williamson
Wayne ‘Wil' Hameon
Hemaine
John Wayne Willamson
John Burbelle
J. O'Connor
Divorce Actions Fill Oelwein Court Docket
The court granted divorces to Hester Davis from Delbert Davis on cruel treatment and to Lelia McGown from J M McGown with names and dates noted. Elva Becker was granted a divorce from John Becker with alimony of household items. Ferdinand Josten and others were also granted divorces on cruel treatment and non support, with conditions on remarriage. Deputy Sheriff raids at Oelwein led to arrests for maintaining a liquor nuisance. A West Union man pleaded guilty to petty larceny and was sentenced. Arrests for concealed weapons and a rubber check case were reported. Civil jury action includes Violet McKinney vs Dr G M Thein seeking 15000 damages over a fatal collision near Dalwein. other damages requested.
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pRdnendey
Hester Davis
Delbert Davis
Davis
Lelia McGown
J. M. McGown
McGown
Oel|wein
Marceline
W. 8
Ingersoll
F. Josten
Ferdinand Josten
W. H. Antes
Mia
Josten
H. A. Eitts
Oelwein
Russell Dunakey
William Brechtel
Evelyn Shipley
Eilis
Brechtel
Amos
Andy
H. E. Taylor
Violet McKinney
G. M. Thein
McKinney
No. 10
W. W. Byrne
Center Township
Leo Wendland
Windsor
Sherman King
Odlwain
Joe Bahl
Jefferson
Enoch Kleppe
Dover
Anderson Heads Little Eight League Elected President
E Anderson of Arlington was chosen president of the Little Eight League at a West Union meeting. H R Palmer of Hawkeye continues as vice president, with Dr Remboldt of Arlington as new secretary-treasurer. Booster Day shifts to May 17 with games at Elgin and Fort Atkinson. Managers will review eligibility lists and collect 25.00 admission fees at a West Union meeting. Members from most towns attended, Clermont plans to join, Elkader undecided.
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E. Anderson
Arlingon
Little Eight League
West Union
H. R. Palmer
Hawkeye
Remboldt
Arlington
Elkader
Clermont Since
Elkeder
Derendeater
Elgin
Water pipe trouble at Elgin State Bank uncover rusted main
A leak at Elgin State Bank led workers to dig for the main water line where they found the service pipe rusted through. The 8-4 inch galvanized line had lasted about ten years, a short life blamed on wartime inflation and poor material quality. If similar pipes fail, more trouble could follow.
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Elgin State Bank
Elgin
McGregor Man Named to State Fish and Game Commission
Gov Dan Turner appoints J F Walter of Mc Gregor and four others to the new state fish and game commission created by four bills. W E Albert of Lansing remains as game warden until his term ends in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Walter
McGregor
Dan Turner
State Fish and Game Commission
W. EB. ‘Albert
Lansing
Elgin Study Club to Meet at Mrs Yack Home
The final meeting of the year for the Elgin Study Club will be held at the home of Mrs. H. D. Yack next Tuesday evening, April 28. Members will discuss Native Birds and their Habits by Mrs. J. J. Snyder, followed by the yearly business meeting and election.
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Elgin Study Club
H. D. Yack
J. J. Snyder
Will Notice in Iowa Court for Capper Will
In Fayette County District Court on April 24 1981 the last Will and Testament of Frank Capper deceased will be admitted to probate. Dated April 20 1981 at Weat Union Iowa Edgar A Treeger Clerk By Uns Montgomery Deputy. The Elgin Farmers Dairy Company board hired Laurence Mushlethaler as third man at the creamery and he starts May 1 with about seven applications received.
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State of Iowa
Fayette County
District Court
Frank Capper
Weat Union
Iowa
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company Board of Directors
Laurence Mushlethaler
The
Creamery
Butikofer Butikofer Wedding Near Elgin
Lovina and Lewis Butikofer were married at the First Baptist church parsonage in Oelweinn on Thursday at 3 pm by Rev. C E Hillis. They will reside on a farm near Elgin and are daughters and sons in law. The event was long anticipated by friends here and in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovina Butikofer
Lewis Butikofer
Elgin
First Baptist
Oelweinn
C. E. Hillis
Dubuque
Buttckfer
Capper Funeral Draws Relatives From Wide Area
The Sunday funeral of Frank L. Capper drew many relatives from across the region. Families from Rock Springs Missouri Cedar Rapids Postville De Witt Chester Millersburg Lisbon Mitchell South Dakota Independence Clermont and others attended. A large circle of out of town friends also came to mourn Mr Capper.
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Frank L. Capper
J. J. Potter
Rock, Springs
C. ©. Young
Cedar Rapids
Boise Capper
Postville
Oliver Capper
de Witt
Ed Capper
John Pheifer
Chester
Hid Capper
Millersburg
Lyle Capper
Misa Reider
Lisbon
George Pheifer
Mitchell
Dok
James Powers
Independence
B. W. Conner
Anton Kohls
Clermont
Mr. Capper
Butter theft ring mastermind arrested in Iowa drill
Authorities say the alleged leader of a butter theft ring in northeast Iowa has been arrested. The figure, identified as Gran He, is tied to a refrigerator car robbery in Luang where Alvin Sheffert was killed two weeks earlier. The gang is suspected of links to that fatal incident.
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Gran
Iowa
Alvin Sheffert
Luang
Hosei University to Play in Decorah This Weekend
Hosei University of Japan, intercollegiate champions, arrives in Decorah for two games Friday and Saturday April 24 and 25. The team, highly touted, is expected to draw large crowds and boost local baseball interest in this region.
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Hosei University of Japan
Decorah
Iowa
Japan
NO WADENA NEWS THIS WEEK
The Echo reports no Wadena news this week due to a Milwaukee railroad wreck delaying a correspondent's letter sent Tuesday.
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Wadena
Echo
Milwaukee Railway
Elgin High Alumni Meeting Set for April 28
Elgin High School Alumni Association will meet next Wednesday evening at the town hall for officer elections and any other business before the group. Edward Klingman is president.
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Elgin High School Alumni Association
Edward Klingman
NOTICE OF FIREMEN MEETING IN ELGIN
Notice announces a special Elgin Fire Department meeting at the town hall on Monday April 27 at 8 o clock. Chief A P Lehman urges full attendance by every member. The item notes the meeting time and location with formal call to action.
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Elgin Fire Department
Town Hall
A. P. Lehman
Frank Capper Dies at Rochester Hospital
Frank Capper dies at Rochester Hospital following illness. Adella Chapman repairs fire damage with a new roof by M. V. Kiple using fireproof shingles to lower fire risk and insurance costs. Elgin gasoline dealers repaint trucks. five or six operate locally and stay busy. Rev J J Snyder seeds south end of vacant garden lot near parsonage, creating a continuous lawn to the east property line. Lew Grover wires his west town house for modern conveniences. School grounds graded and seeded last year cleaned up by pupils. bare spots reseeded and lawn to be kept mowed. Town residents finish annual spring clean-up. some wait to ensure ash pile from next year is started.
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Adella Chapman
M. V. Kiple
Elgin
Rev
J. J. Snyder
Patton
Lew Grover
Marriages and obituary notes from Elgin area
Relatives announce the marriage of Lowell Gruver to Miss Marjoria Venable of Janesville Wisconsin. The couple wed April 11 at the bride’s parents home in Janesville. The groom, son of Mrs. Mabel Gruver of Elgin, will reside in Janesville after May 1. Also obituary notes honor Frank L Capper of Elgin, praising his community work and friendliness. funeral life sketch read by the pastor.
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Lowell Gruver
Marjoria Venable
Janesville
Wis
Fred Venable
Janesville High School
Chevrolet
Mabel Gruver
Elgin
Fischer Body
Elgin High School
Grover
H19
Park Ave
Frank L. Capper
Owlwein
Capper
Baptist Convention in Elgin Draws Local Attendance
The German Baptist churches of Town hold a two day convention in Elgin ending today. Iowa and Wisconsin districts include ten Iowa churches and one at Baileyville. Ziba Tripp arrived to fetch Mrs Tripp visiting here with her parents. Rose Reitz, a high school freshman, is ill with appendicitis. The Night Owls performed a dance at Wadeng last night drawing local attendees.
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C. L. Huisinga
Aplington
Mia
Hans
Reiser
Elgin
Iowa
Baileyville
Minois
E. L. Morris
Marquette
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Wisconsin
Ziba Tripp
Janesville
Wadeng
Frank L. Capper dies at 97 in Rochester hospital
Frank L. Capper born August 18, 1883 in west Elgin Iowa died April 17 1981 at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota aged 97? no 47 years. He married Nella J. Pheifer August 6 1908 in Chester Iowa. He worked in Chester Dyke Elgin and Oelwein. Survived by widow parents two brothers Boise and Charles L two sisters Susie Young and Flossie Potter. Funeral at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Elgin conducted by Rev J J Snyder burial Elgin Cemetery.
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Frank L. Capper
Thomas J
Emeline L. Capper
West
Iowa
Elgin
Hoise
Oelwein
Boise
Pastville
Charles L
Susie Young
Cedar Rapids
Flossie Potter
Fort Worth
Texas
Elgin High School
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
J. J. Snyder
Elgin Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Capper Family Grief Support
We express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during the sickness and burial of our husband son and brother Mrs Nella Capper Mr and Mrs T J Capper The Brothers and Sisters Also a note advertising lawn mowers from Feller's Hardware Weat El gin with low prices.
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Nella Capper
T. J. Capper
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