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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
5
Official clocks stopped in the House and Senate to mark the 47th General Assembly's closing date, with a hectic session full of highway and beer law reforms, social security reenactments, tax schemes, and dozens of appointments. The piece notes beer law clashes, vendor nuisances, and widespread political maneuvering through the lengthy session.
The proposed beer law would set license numbers by population, ban sales outside towns, require zoning to keep beer joints away from certain venues, and restrict dancing to large spaces. It would eliminate class C retail permits, raise class B fees, bar under 21 work in beer parlors, and curb beer sales to minors with reliefs barred. The liquor-by-the-drink bill, once seen as a panacea, suffered a heavy House defeat with 16 votes in support and 90 against, ending efforts to liberalize liquor sales in Iowa for two more years.
Some taxpayers are confused by a state emergency law that allows payment of the first half taxes until July 1 without penalty. If unpaid by July 1, the penalty date reverts to April 1.
A reader question about local school age children reveals none in Ripley’s district except for the Harry Miller family, who attend Kern hill school, highlighting concerns about lacking good young Americans to carry on and prompting broader reflection on district scarcity.
Masons of Clermont and Elgin held a joint session at Clermont lodge rooms on Tuesday evening for the annual All Masons in Lodge night. A program featured members from both lodges and Worshipful Grand Master Throckmorton’s address was broadcast over WHO at 10:35. About twenty five members of the home lodge attended the event and an hour of fellowship followed the launch.
The American Legion and Auxiliary met at the Baumgartner home on April 21 with Lena Baumgartner and Clara Muehlenthaler assisting. Gladys Schori spoke on Child Welfare. Memorial Day plans were discussed as Elgin Unit members Josephine Hoag and Adelia Torkelson attended a spring conference in Northwood on April 26.
Mr and Mrs Guy S Whitford of West Union announce the engagement of their daughter Olive Ruth to Clark L Snyder of Minneapolis. The couple, both University of Minnesota graduates, plan to marry in West Union on June 26. Olive Ruth teaches first grade in Faribault and Clark works as a pharmacist in Minneapolis. they will reside there. Olive Ruth is a granddaughter of the late John D Shaffer and is known to many Elgin residents.
Oelwein school board refused re-election of three teachers as urged by Supt. Ferrell, sparking protests from patrons who urged rehiring. Ferrell read a statement withdrawing objections and the board rehired the three, effectively electing the entire teaching corps for the coming year. Louise Bucher celebrated her eighty first birthday anniversary last Thursday.
Elgin women’s groups are invited to a Prairie du Chien League of Women Voters tea on Sunday May 2 at Villa Louis Prairie du Chien Wisconsin marking the opening of the restored 100 year old mansion Guest hostesses include noted clubwomen at the historic site built on the first American fort site and Fort McKay where the British flag last flew in US territory about 600 women are expected to attend and tour Prairie du Chien’s historic spots
A regional meeting attended by 43 schools voted 42 to oust George Brown, executive secretary of the state athletic association, citing high handed conduct. Brown earns $4000 yearly and faced broad dissatisfaction. If pattern holds statewide, a new leader may take the helm. Supt Roberts, Coach Bauman, and local board members Crider and Schori were present.
The immunization program will be conducted Friday morning April 30 at 9 00 o clock. All school pupils and preschool children are asked to report promptly at the school building to avoid delays. Children from surrounding districts are welcome to participate.
Henry Matthys who has been a patient in the Decorah hospital for about two weeks on account of stomach trouble is reportedly feeling considerably better but will be confined there several weeks more. He has been under constant observation while being treated to build up his condition and has remained a cheerful patient.
Luther College Decorah will observe Senior Day on Thursday May 6 with an all day program starting at 10 30 am and ending with a baseball game against Buena Vista College Nearby high school seniors have been invited to attend
The Marion Busy Bees 4 H club met on Saturday April 17 1937 at Gunder fon for an organizational session. Officers elected include Selina Olson president Edna Loftsgard vice president Aileen Hanson secretary treasurer Yvonne Gisleson views reporter Eileen Loftsgard historian Alma Opland leader with Mrs Niels Nielsen assistant leader. Members present listed and the next meeting is May 1 at Martin Groth home new members and visitors welcome.
Bat man legend Clem Sohn, famed for aerial bat exhibitions at fairs since 1935, plunged 660 feet at Vincennes France as crowds of about 50 000 watched. His winged parachutes failed to open during several minutes of flight before he struck the ground.
Frederick Dons of Forest Park Illinois was named one of nine students chosen for the Beta Gamma Sigma honorary fraternity at Northwestern University’s School of Commerce. The senior, who funded his college work, stood out among 800 in his department for this achievement.
Mr and Mrs Louis Klingman plan to open a confectionery in the former City Drug Store, beginning around May 15. The building is being repapered, repainted, and repaired, with fountain service, lunches, candies and other items to be offered as the business develops.
The Elgin Study Club entertained the East Community Club at a tea on Tuesday afternoon April 27. Hostess was Mrs Louise Zoschke with assisting hostesses Bernice Falk Josephine Hong Georgia Strauch and Tryphia Knudtson. Program topics included Peace with readings by Gladys Roberts Ida Thoma and Frieda Cinder Star Spangled Bender. Tea followed, poured by Irene Yack and Georgia Strauch, as attendees mingled.
The county trunk from Elgin to Rothlisberger corners remains deteriorated for months with no improvements. Elgin loss of trade grows as other routes stay passable. Highland and Mlyria residents travel via West Union and Clermont to reach safer routes. locals urge keeping the road passable, noting it should be fixable.
Melvin Bud Boyer planned to move his road crew to the Brainard road near the Herman Boyer farm Tuesday and begin grading toward Brainard and Elgin. His exact yearly scope was not known. His crew of six includes two from Elgin, Chris Wenger and Bill Barker.
Geo. H. Falk reports no meeting this month for the Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association. A Friday session was canceled. Talks of merging two local associations linger with potential action likely next month.
EB C Johnson greens chairman says course nearly playable as turf improves and cow hoof damage repaired. Regular play set to resume Friday at the West Union Country Club per the Argo Gazette.
Elgin residents urged to attend a May 6 town hall meeting at 8 30 p m as the Elgin Fire Department outlines plans to reorganize under a new approach. A $100 anonymous gift at Elgin State Bank to clear back debts by July first plus a township fire levy will fund operations and future drives to secure solid footing with broad member support sought.
The fee for issuance or renewal of uniform county or high school normal training certificates rises from $1 to $2, effective April 16, by act of the General Assembly. 35c
Laurence Knudtson and Gordon Mosby of Elgin are among 21 delegates selected to attend a state Young Democrats meeting in Des Moines on May 17. The county convention was held at West Union courthouse on April 15. George Snyder returned home Wednesday from California where he spent the winter.
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