04 Aug 1932
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
1
A Waterloo Courier opinion warns that gossip about bank shakiness, spread by word or letter, drives withdrawals and bank failures. It condemns whispering campaigns as illegal in Iowa, urges depositors to report offenders, and argues such rumors harm communities, bankers, and savers alike.
The Pathfinder editor in Washington D C lauds small towns and rural communities as saviors of the nation saying they offer plenty to eat and less crime while cities suffer corruption and bootlegger excess. He argues America needs more towns where people enjoy life without aspirin headaches as economic turmoil tests the nation.
Local crafters announce a sewing fair at Echo Hall this week featuring demonstrations by seamstresses and live tips for mending and tailoring projects. Vendors include Stitchery Co and Riverside Fabrics with special discounts.
A cautionary note compares gasoline to dynamite, labeling gasoline the second greatest fire hazard last year. It urges safe handling, proper labeling, avoiding storage in buildings, avoiding sparks, and right grounding when transferring fuel.
Grundy Center reports John W. Ludaman, a farmer northwest of Wellsburg, was charged with circulating false statements about a bank. He posted a $1,000 bond after arraignment before the mayor. The 1931 Iowa law prescribes fines up to $5,000 or five years in prison for false reports harming banks or deposits.
A collection of quotes on prosperity and resilience. Walter Lippmann, Margaret Stone, Charron, Dean Inge, Ecclesiasticus, and John Muier share guidance on building the future, forgetting worry, gratitude, and finding nature’s calm amidst storms.
The Elkader Fair highlights the 4 H Club with a Wednesday pageant showing club fundamentals. Ruth Bennington won grand champion last year and sent her steer to the Chicago International Show. Belva Benson visited Liana recently. Ed Buser and family joined Edwin Bauman for Sunday dinner.
Gustav Martin Johnson Hellum born December 26 1955 in Svelvik Norway died July 26 1982 at his daughter Svella Bakers home in Elgin Iowa aged 75 years eight months He sailed as a second class seaman at eighteen and later became a first class seaman in 1877 He married Anna Rierson in 1893 and had Julius and Luella Baker Survived by two children three grandchildren and three brothers Funeral services were held at the home of his son and at the East Clermont Lutheran Church with burial in East Clermont cemetery
We express gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for help and sympathy during our father and grandfather Gus Johnson's illness death and burial Special thanks go to the East Lutheran choir Lovila and Myrtle Buroden Revs Snyder and Strandford Also heartfelt thanks from Mr and Mrs Oscar Baker and family and Mr and Mrs Julius Johnson and family.
Mr and Mrs R R Douglass returned last Saturday from the Democratic state convention at Des Moines where he assisted as a delegate in nominating a state ticket he hopes to see elected next November Ray was re elected chairman of the Fourth district central committees in recognition of his efficient services to the party in that capacity per the Postville Herald.
Engineers report a faucet leak in a stream the size of a pin wastes about 150 gallons daily. Even one drop per second drains roughly 4 gallons every day, a concern in hot weather when wells run low. Rev. Theo Dons from Oak Park NL visits Ms Rosa Muebl then stays several days with her family.
Interim health guidance warns rattlesnakes are thick this year and outlines first aid steps. It advises making deep fang incisions, applying a tourniquet with regular releases, attempting suction if long travel to a physician is needed, and injecting serum soon after bite to improve recovery odds. Stay calm and avoid alcohol.
Mrs. Arthur Stoskopf, 34, was struck by lightning while her husband stood nearby near the Fred Gilze farm ten miles north of Decorah. She died instantly. her husband was unharmed. Survived by husband and two children, funeral note not given.
Georgina Tieden, 18, a longtime 4-H and Paramount Club member, leads Elkader Fair calf display with multiple first premiums in poultry and calves and Junior Champion honors at two fairs. She plans to ride horses and attend the midway and Ernie Young revues, hoping for strong attendance and more exhibits than prior years.
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