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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
1
Kathryn J. Strauch, local editor, reports an Elgin Fayette County Iowa resident was entered in the post office as a second class nail master.
C L Shaffer and wife plan move to their newly bought farm. Elmer Medberry of Highland township injured when frightened horses ran away. Elgin beat Elkader 6 to 4 in baseball opener. next day Elgin defeated West Union 23 to 6 with Mel Kohler pitching. Emil Engebretson opened a new store near the depot. Earthquake relief funds solicited in Elgin. Mrs Reinhart painting home. Dr. L S Hutchinson visited a brother in Decorah. Mrs. R W Muenlenthaler hosted a rag sewing party for 34 friends. Virginia Page will read at ly
Petition filed by John McSweeny Albert McSweeny and Hen Sweeny seeks partition of undivided one fourth interests in multiple parcels in Fayette County Iowa. Court to hear Sept 7 1936 at West Union with sale or division of property and distribution of proceeds after costs and fees. Attorneys ESTEY ESTEY represent plaintiffs.
Official notice in Fayette County Iowa district court warns recipients to review the final report and petition for discharge of executor B J Baumgartner for Knudt H Groth estate. Hearing set for April 30 1946 at 10:00 AM in West Union Court House. objections must be filed. Also a Courier item notes Milwaukee Road Hiawatha passenger train carried two hundred thousand revenue passengers last week in its 10 months of service between Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Minneapolis.
Serious soil losses can be prevented by keeping down fires, say Harold Eisele and Stanley Austin of the Soil Conservation Service at McGregor. Fire destroys young growth and mulch, leaves soil exposed to water runoff, and may carry nutrients away in ashes. Clayton and Allamakee counties are highlighted as vulnerable. The service urges the public not to start fires and to extinguish any that get out of control.
West Union Country Club members elected E. H. Estey as president G. D. Nicoll as vice president Carroll Grimes as secretary treasurer and named directors Dr L L Carr E C Johnston Dr H S Wright W H Antes and Leon R Layton A plan to cut dues under a no pay no play rule was approved along with course changes to remove hazardous holes, raising potential costs but aimed at pleasing more players in Union.
In Lansing at Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Saam's home a robin perches in a shrub outside the living room window and spends the day attacking its own shadow, darting at the glass up to twenty times per minute. Efforts to deter the bird failed, drawing sympathy from observers.
The Sumner Gazette reports many robins died after a warm March followed by a sharp cold snap. Birds were found dead in town and countryside as deep snow and food scarcity, intensified by temperatures down to 10 degrees above zero, overwhelmed those that had earlier enjoyed southern warmth.
Dr L S Hutchinson of Elgin who had been hospitalized at Rochester for six weeks is home in Elgin recovering from a major operation. He came to Decorah from Rochester a week ago Monday to the home of his brother H J Hutchinson who accompanied him to Elgin that day. He has practiced in Elgin for over twenty years and friends in Decorah are glad he is recovering.
Motor authorities define reaction distance as the 66 feet traveled from gas to brake when reaching sixty. The piece notes momentum is insufficient to start toward the opposite shore of the river Sixty without old Doe, as cited in Townsend's stimulant Public Opinion.
Marie Sutter of Clermont spent the weekend in the Erm Baumgartner home, tying in a social visit and family gathering without further details.
Moses McIntyre reported a Chester White sow gave birth to ten piglets that were healthy. A few days later the sow produced eight more piglets, also healthy, bringing the total brood to eighteen with some deaths since.
One hour before sunrise on April 15 marks the opening of the Towa trout season in 10WA. If conditions permit, up to 20,000 legal brook, rainbow and brown trout will be stocked in designated streams before opening day, supplementing existing fish and boosting fishing prospects for nimrods. An important item for fishermen is a valid fishing license.
Acting Postmaster Eugene Alcorn received notice from Rep. Biermann that he recommended Alcorn for regular postmaster. Alcorn led the eligible list with Meskel second and Brink third. The appointment is expected to meet local approval.
Progress on Captain Jack Slyfield's tow boat continued this weekend with launching on Friday and the Diesel engine installed Sunday. Workers bolt the engine in place and erect a cabin and pilot house as the vessel nears completion.
Floyd Gilley of Maynard announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court, subject to the primary election on June 1.
Paul P Stewart announces candidacy for state senate representing the Allamakee Fayvtte district 40th, contingent on Republican primary voters decision. Primary set for June 1, 1936, with Harlan Two noted.
W. E. Anderson of Arlington announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for supervisor. Term begins January 1, 1937, contingent on Republican primary voters June 1. Announcement notes the election path and party process.
G Curtis Hartman of Fayette announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of Courts, subject to Republican voters at the June 1 1936 primary. Clarence Hoth of Waukon recently began duties at Citizens State Bank eight weeks ago, living with his wife in the vacated apartment of Ed and Mrs. Riser.
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