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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
5
Distressed homeowners and legal advisers urged use of the Iowa Moratorium Law to shield city properties from sheriff deeds. Officials noted extensions could delay dispossession, offering time to refinance. county committees meet monthly to assist debtors at no cost.
The Oelwein Register laments government bond financing, warning that selling more bonds merely defers payment and could crash markets. It questions the eventual need to repay and the risk of repudiation if relief spending continues without a sustainable plan. The piece warns of potential national bankruptcy like an individual in debt.
Shoveling gangs were out Monday clearing flat roofs around town amid fears heavy snow could cause collapses. The canning factory reported minor damage to the husking shed roof from the weight. Heleen Scholz spent Thanksgiving with her mother Edna Scholz in Guttenberg.
Mrs Myra Gray, 65, lifelong Postville resident, died suddenly at home Saturday morning December 1 from acute dilation of the heart. She visited Elgin two days earlier and attended Thanksgiving dinner at the Baptist church. She is the mother of Keith Gray, Postville postmaster, and survives by several relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Postville home with burial in Eno cemetery near Luana.
The November average production was 20.3 lbs butterfat and 473 lbs milk per cow with 72 dry cows among 282. Breeze owned by Max Grafenberg led a first test with 94.4 lbs fat and 2144 lbs milk. Ben Erickson rewards high herd status. lists of top cows and herds follow with figures for fat and milk across several breeders and breeds.
Einar Hotbaell, a Copenhagen post office clerk, originated the Christmas seal to fund a sanitarium for children. The king approved, and Hotbaell was twice decorated by Danish, Swedish, and Italian monarchs before his February 1927 death. Last year Elgin sold seals to fund dental care for twelve needy children.
The Echo signs a contract with Grant L Caswell to provide weekly coverage of the Iowa state legislature in Des Moines starting January 14. Caswell, a former senator, will lead reporting on both houses with focus on liquor tax and other laws likely to be revised. Taxpayers urged to follow representatives actions.
Elgin high dribblers begin home season Friday night at 7:30 with Fayette, two games scheduled headlined by the varsity at 8:30. Both teams return four players from last year, promising a tight contest after last season’s one point wins in each direction. Fayette finished second in the league and county tournament. the band will entertain between games, and Elgin also plays at Luana next Tuesday.
Citizens rush to phone central when the fire siren sounds, hindering volunteers from learning the location. A suggested rule: all but firefighters desist calls for five minutes after the alarm to allow rapid response. Operators suffer when lines are busy and delays can be disastrous.
The region endures heavy snow and road closures as a week of mixed season weather unfolds. Despite December onset, no subzero temps reached, helping acclimate locals to a new winter pattern and challenging the idea of the area as a winter resort.
Elgin Chapter of O. E. S. to hold regular meeting Wednesday December 12 at 8 15 pm for officers election with social hour and refreshments afterward. Thanksgiving dinner honors Jane Falk sixth birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs W G Falk with guests from Postville including A J Phillips Irene Meier and C W Meier other families attended a D O Doan home dinner Saturday evening.
The Tabitha Society served Thanksgiving dinner at the Baptist church with ample patronage and no leftovers. About 150 dinners were served including many out of town guests. Proceeds support Christmas charities and other needy projects.
The Elgin Community Club sponsored a Thanksgiving eve dance filling the opera house to capacity. Carpenter and his seven piece orchestra played, pleasing many older dancers. Nearby towns Wadena Clermont and West Union sent sizable contingents.
A number of Elgin people drove to the Marion Lutheran church for Thanksgiving Day and enjoyed a dinner served by the Dorcas Society. Bad roads kept many away, while attendees came via Clarmont and Postville. The Dorcas Society held its annual bazaar after the meal with many items selling quickly auctioned by F. R. Berg.
The Echo lists that mailing list corrections were updated through November 30. Subscribers who paid before that date should see it on their address tag in this week’s paper. If not correct, notify the office soon and consider paying in advance as many have done.
The Elgin Co operative Company is building a new stockyards on the J. W. Helms farm just west of the Mrs Emma Reusser residence on the Elgin Clermont road. The company plans to move its office building to the new site when yards are completed. A large group of members spent several days there last week, finishing heavy work.
The annual Masonic election occurs next Tuesday evening Dec. 11. Officers urge a full turnout by members at that time. Remember the date and attend the meeting.
Pauline Boleyn daughter of Ed and Mrs Boleyn of Elgin wed Sam Howard son of George Howard in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at West Union conducted by Rev Barker. The couple, well known in the community, will reside at the Geo Howard farm in Oak Grove.
The Peters Larson sale scheduled for November 30 was postponed due to heavy snowfall blocking roads. It will now be held Friday December 7, starting at 10 o'clock a m.
The Elgin M E Ladies Aid Society hosts a bazaar on Thursday December six at 2 30 p m with a chicken cafeteria supper at five o clock. Menu lists chicken ten cents green beans ten cents mashed potatoes four cents escalloped noodles six cents salad four cents cranberries two cents pie eight cents cake five cents bread and butter two cents.
More snow falls steadily on Wednesday evening with two inches already on the ground. Travelers face potential road closures if winds redeposit snow in deep cuts. In local travel news, Gertrude and Erma Grether, along with Marie Schupbach, were taken to Waterloo and Cedar Falls after Thanksgiving in Elgin. Erma returns to Gates' Business College, and Gertrude meets a Cedar Falls teacher before heading to Char dan. Marie Schupbach plans enrollment at the State Teachers' College. Agnes Crowe visits Clermont with sisters and relatives for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Ethel Kohler and Clifton, and Jeanette Lindaman return home with them.
Chicago bids for cash corn reached 1.08 percent for No 1 white old crop as high prices push feeders to seek cheaper feeds. About 2 million bushels of frosted Canadian wheat have been contracted. Walter Dennler, near town, appeared with an eye bandage citing years of pink eye and cold exposure as ongoing eye trouble. Mr and Mrs John Reusser and daughter Janice returned to Palatine Illinois after visiting Emma Reusser.
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Gladys Schori guiding a program on actors. Roll call and session featured actors Eadie Cantor Marie Dressler Rose Wolf Myrtle Kohler Florenca Klingman. Members and families enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Howard Shaffer home. Marie Schupbach left for Cedar Falls to enroll in the state teachers college.
Elgin high school musical union presents a group of recent graduates with national honors from 1932 33 and 34 and instruments totaling over 1800 for a Friday morning program at 11 in the high school auditorium The ensemble includes flute clarinet English horn French horn and bassoon and features classical and semi classical numbers with sales by some members Aged sixteen one performer demonstrates age is no handicap in mastering these instruments The public is invited to attend.
Christmas shopping is aided by weekly Echo advertisements. Merchants have displays ready and offer practical gift articles. An early inspection shows nearby stores provide suitable presents, and shoppers are encouraged to explore local offerings for satisfaction.
The Elgin Community Club will hold its December meeting on Monday evening December 10. The supper committee will notify members about the dinner to allow reservations. A main item is organizing a Community Christmas tree program and related actions. It is important that a strong member turnout attend.
The Elgin public schools will have a two weeks Christmas vacation starting Friday December 21. The break ends and classes resume Monday January 7.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its December meeting on Wednesday afternoon December 12 at the town hall. All members are requested to be present. C A Benson spent 2065.00 in his race for congressman from the fourth district. He reports all of it was legitimate. Dan Turner reported to the state that his campaign cost 2400.80.
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