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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
4
Echo subscription agency promotes saving on magazine prices and offers club discounts for subscribing to multiple titles. It also commits to handling future complaints and keeping a complete record of remittances.
The text discusses a rural electrification bill offering two loan types to expand farm and small-town power, with a minimum 3 percent rate and up to 25 year terms. It also covers impeachment trial proceedings, Senate amplifiers, and the defense by Frank P. Walsh, plus a note on constitutional compact practice among states regarding tobacco production and a retrospective look at the 1917 war vote and current congress members.
A travelogue from Des Moines to Washington notes widespread farm building neglect needing paint, rising soil erosion, and the idea that roadsides will be beautified with trees and conservation measures. The author contrasts painted barns in states with growing roadside trees and urges support for soil conservation to protect agriculture.
R P Strauch committeeman announces nomination blanks for local offices. Offices include two justices two constables two trustees clerk assessor and committeeman and committee. Blanks must be filed before May 2 to have names printed on the ballot.
Elgin high school alumni association plans a meeting at city hall on Saturday evening, April 25, at 7 30. Officers for the new year will be elected and plans made for the annual alumni entertainment. Curanel Rothlisberger, president, urges good attendance.
The Echo this week features a detailed piece on game management and conservation in Iowa. The article discusses establishing a large area between this territory and Clermont, highlighting regional implications for wildlife and land use.
Dr D, AL Robertson and Alf Seasidinge were rescued Wednesday afternoon after being entombed in an uncharted gold mine liner. A third member, Herman Magill, died before rescuers reached them. Want ads are noted as good salesmen.
In a Pennsylvania hamlet a driver details strangers who helped unlock a car with the key inside. A mechanical-minded man, an undercarriage check, and a gas station helper all aided without accepting payment. The narrator notes the kindness of ordinary people and records the Des Moines to Washington route as 1,024 miles.
A letter from Fred Biermann explains changes in the government printing office policy. Congressmen and senators now pay cost plus 10 percent for printing speeches, except when the speeches are part of the Congressional Record, which may be mailed in franked envelopes at no postage cost.
Elgin High School defeated Maynard 12 to 4 on Schori Field Tuesday. The Elgin battery consisted of Weibel and Schneider while reporting details list Mrs. Leo Stone and Mrs. Nettie West of Castalia and Mrs. Geo Scots and Mrs. Clarion West of Dubuque, tied to an event at the H. S. Steele home Sunday.
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary gathered April 15 at Lena Baumgartner’s home with hostesses Mrs. B. J. Baumgartner. Thirteen members attended as delegates Mrs. D. R. Roberts and Mrs. Sheldon Boyle were chosen for the district meeting at New Hampton on May 6, with alternates Mrs. Mary Skarshaug and Mrs M. J. Blockhus. Members read on Mathers Day, and plans were made to send $1 for Fayette county joint meeting expenses and homemade candy for Knoxville April event. Refreshments followed.
The tenth Iowa Conference on Child Development and Parent Education will meet in Iowa City June 16 17 18. Sponsored by the Towa Council with support from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station and university divisions. Admission free. program available by addressing Iowa Child Welfare Research Station State University of Iowa Iowa City. Reuben Lehman returns to Chicago after two week vacation with his parents. Echo office sale bills.
Clermont and Pleasant Valley home project ladies held a training school with Miss Lewis at Ora Fischer home on Wednesday April 8. The lesson on Uses of Cured and Canned Meats was demonstrated with a focus on beautifying homes with shrubs and plants. Music period led by Mrs Paul Zoschke featured the life of Francis of Assisi and Easter songs. Meeting adjourned. next gathering set for Edward Krueger home in Elgin on May 1.
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