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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
5
Angled notes show two teams in the race for the pennant with Arlington slated to meet Waucoma next Sunday. Fort Atkinson remains in the mix and a Fort Atkinson win could pair with Arlington for first place.
Waucoma and Arlington forfeited as Benday St. Lucas faces Ft Atkinson while Kaye meets Clermont Elgin and Elkader in other scheduled games.
In recent days several business and home properties have visible repair work. Citizens' State Bank walls and coping are being repaired. Frank Capper is painting his Main street house. Leo Schori and T J Capper and Dick Brackin homes also painted. Kniel gains new roof at store. Falk adds new awning and front repairs. Evans, Holzer, and Kifle worked on the Evas building pointing brick work.
The Echo explains a 50 cent charge for obituary card of thanks and a 1 dollar charge for memory notices of four deceased, noting these notices are longer and require more handling. The paper expresses regret at imposing fees but says without charges they could not manage the volume.
Elgin residents with children away at school can receive the Echo for the nine months term at a cost of $1.60. If you mail the paper yourself each week, postage would be 75 cents, but the paper offers to handle the mailing at a small additional charge.
The notice informs readers the Echo mailing list is updated up to Monday August 25 and asks new members and renewals to verify their date tag. It warns that tags dated before August 1, 1930 indicate renewed dues and requests correction if needed.
The funeral of "Hilly" Kuhnen at the Catholic church in Wadena Saturday drew an estimated 700 attendees, with many more unable to fit in the packed church. The service reflected the town's strong ties as a large crowd gathered for the ceremony.
Elgin banks will be closed all day Monday September 1 for Labor Day. Customers are advised to arrange transactions to avoid inconvenience during the holiday closures at Elgin Savings Bank and Girtena State Bank.
Farmers report drought harming the sweet corn crop as field corn matures and yields drop. Some crops may reach only half a crop due to dry weather and insufficient time for two to three weeks of good weather ahead.
L. A. Andrew, state superintendent of banking, told the Ottumwa Rotary Club that banking conditions have steadily improved over the past year. He cited Midwest comparisons, praised reforms begun five years ago, and urged optimism as farm values rise. He said Iowa banking supports about $1 billion in capital and $200 million in deposits, and predicted Iowa would lead a post deflation recovery.
A junior band rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday August 30 at 2 pm in College Hall due to gym floor repairs. Leo Dvorak from Upper Town University music department will lead, open to Farm Bureau members under 21 with parental membership. at least 50 youths expected.
The article pleads for strict enforcement against drunk drivers, urging officers to act without fear or favor. It condemns driving while intoxicated as a deadly threat and calls for jail for anyone found behind the wheel with alcohol on their breath, insisting punishment be at the legal limit.
A readable fragment lists stars Maurice Chevalier Evelyn Brent Kay Francis Clara Bow and others in Paramount on Parade a Technicolor revue teased for August 31 and September 1 at the Elgin Opera House. West Bend visitors John Kohler and family report drought impacts on local territory as they stay for the week.
Mary Frances Hoyt of Fayette was elected by the Elgin school board to head the high school commercial course. She signed her contract immediately after the vote. Hoyt, a Upper Town University graduate, taught a year at Rudd where she was reelected with a salary increase. She chose Elgin, and the course will cover typewriting short hand commercial law and book keeping taught by one instructor.
Mrs Walter Casten, indicted for the murder of her daughter Romelda Casten, goes on trial in Decorah on Monday September 15. Defense attorneys are C N Houck of Dacorah and Smith and O Connor of Dubuque. State’s attorneys are EB Shea County Attorney, Frank Sayre of Decorah, and E H Estey of West Union. Judge H E B Taylor of Waukon presides.
Arlington used its regular lineup minus pitcher "Red" Learn who started on the mound and hit well. Learn pitched effectively as Arlington beat the Fayette County Boosters 5 to 2 after a long 11 inning game at the fair, gaining the win through strong hitting and pitching.
Amos Nagel of Postvilla aged 65 was killed Friday when dragged into a saw used to cut railroad ties. A man attempted to help but was knocked down by a slat snagging his father’s clothes, pulling Nagel into the blade. Mrs Chas Oldberg and daughter Elisabeth Payne of Lima visited the Shaffer home Wednesday.
Two men in a wreck near No 56 Wadena drove a damaged Chrysler with license plates removed and firearms found inside. Roy Gray and George Colton, both Mason City residents, face concealed weapons charges and possible charges in Charles City, with bonds set at 1500 each. Investigation linked to a gangland pattern. further details pending.
Over the last two weeks Elgin's water reserves were dispatched three times to fix leaks near Lehman corner. The leaks occurred at pipe connections in front of a store square and the post office. Residents blame cold calking, noting current hot metal fixes and cost to the public.
The Elgin Canning Company began this season on Tuesday afternoon due to hot dry weather. Early corn quality is decent but many ears are undersized and not fully filled, likely reducing cans per ton. Machinery was warmed up with limited work, and the season may be short if rains do not come soon. Officers report abundant help beyond need. Mia and Elizabeth Neuenschwander left Randalia after weeks in Capper building proxy rooms.
Work on the new West Union high school proceeds rapidly with plasterers finishing the third story and most of the second. Plastering is expected to complete by Sept 6 and officials say occupancy is planned for Thanksgiving. The project began four months ago. Also reported are two liquor nuisance arrests in Auburn township. John Wadson and David Smock pleaded guilty, were fined $300, and jailed eight months, with sentences suspended if fines paid. Also listed are four marriage licenses issued: Herbert J. Bell and Eva May Wiley. Leo A. Momet and Le Raine Kirby. Raymond J. Gieneman and Pauline J. Haag. Virgil A. Burris and Lavone A. Reid.
Harry Green stars as a comic cowboy in a Zana Greys western romance shown at the Elgin Opera House Friday and Saturday August 29 and 30. Richard Arlen and Mary Brian lead in the feature with Green in supporting fare. Rev and Mrs Castle hosted a dinner at the B Baumgartner home Sunday.
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