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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
2
Elgin Lodge No 290 1.0 C. F. held a regular meeting on Monday evening electing officers for the coming year. It was one of the finest meetings with the largest attendance in years. Officers chosen include Wm Klingman N G M Zurbriggen V G Ray DeSart Secretary and Hang Winkler Treasurer.
Elgin Chapter C E S elected their officers for the coming year at their regular meeting last Wednesday evening. They are as follows: Worthy Matron Mrs A Herrling Worthy Patron A Mr Weibel Associate Matron Mrs N W Evans Associate Patron L B Carter Conductress Geraldine Schori Associate Conductress Mrs Leo Schori Secretary Mrs Tille Hanson Treasurer Mrs Samuel Mosby. The appointive officers will be manned by the Worthy Matron before the installation meeting in January.
The Fayette county S O F get together meeting was held at Randalia last Thursday. This was the eighth meeting since its organization on January 12 this year. Attendance rose at each meeting, reaching 78 at Randalia. Represented lodges included West Union Oelwein Fayette Maynard Randalia Alpha Hawkeye Waucoma Elgin and Waterloo. First degree work by West Union lodge impressed many. the evening ended socially. Next meeting set for January at Alpha. All Odd Fellows urged to attend.
A neighborhood charity event, billed as a full house bridge and five hundred party, raised about 17 dollars to purchase Christmas baskets. Thanks are due to Elgin Canning Co, Pony and Western Grocer Co for major prizes. Winners included Elmer Hong, L. B. Carter, FD Welch, Mrs George Hem, and Evar Baker, with John Fab also noted in travel prize details.
Fairbank bamer George Nycegger scored 94.30 at the Ames contest while rival J Bansk'ns of Cacar Rapide posted a much lower mark. Nine contestants entered the event with Fairbank weighing in at 2 ounces for the competition.
Eighteen members of the Elgin Study Club and guests attended a Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs L B Carters home. Programs included a Christmas Carol Roll Call and hymns, Luke II scripture reading, a Christmas Prayer, musical solos, a Christmas story, and a gift exchange. The group thanked Mrs Carter for her hospitality and a pleasant time.
Cyril Minchk a 29 year old McGregor resident shot himself in the head with a shotgun Sunday night His younger brother Donald found him dead after hearing the shot Minchk who had just completed a jail term lived in a riverfront shack half a mile south of McGregor The death was not given a reason by the deceased according to North Osceola Times
Many homes hold extra toys that have lost appeal. The article urges fixing up these toys and giving them to children with none, noting several local societies will gladly receive and distribute them to homes where they can be used.
Elgin girls were defeated by West Union 34 to 16 Tuesday evening with a lopsided first half. In the fourth quarter Elgin narrowed the gap but could not overturn the deficit. The Elgin boys won 29 to 15 as both teams battled throughout the game. West Union led at the half by a slim margin before Elgin pressed back later.
A fragmentary report notes a legend about Br Leonhard Stejneper of the Smith son related to questionable blasts. It mentions destitution teeds and holes in rock, with references to abernation and Gane conclusions about bees and a reckless scenario following blasting operations.
A garbled historical note references curious tableware and odd meals described as wild tabies. It mentions babies and worms and a strange sifting image, with cryptic ties to a state or journal and a controversy involving a Crofederste sheet.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a disturbance or event involving Svenish and Tije, with references to Ef Speech and Detone. Obscure names and terms appear, including Indian and Chemet, suggesting a fictional or coded report with unclear details and multiple unidentified entities.
In boys non conference play Clermont fell to Luana while Maynard lost to Independence. Conference games saw Randalia beat Elgin 17 to 12 and Elgin topple Waucoma 22 to 13. Stanley defeated Hawkeye 45 to 16. Arlington beat Fayette 13 to ?. Upcoming Dec 15 through Dec 18 games feature Ochwein B at Waucoma Clermont at Maynard Hawkeye at Clermont Waucoma at Arlington Stanley at Fayette and non conference Stanley at Hazelton. Girls league will field six teams with Elgin not entering.
The 15th annual Payette county Farm Bureau meeting will be held at Fayette's American Legion hall Monday at 10 39 p m. Local committees present reports and the program features county talent. A noon picnic dinner from Center township led by Mrs W J Mc Naul is planned. The hall seats nearly 400 and is expected to fill again as Elgin's Little German Band performs after dinner.
Mr and Mrs Boise Capper have settled in a newly built home in East Postville crafted by contractor Louis W Thoma. The couple, long known in the town for moving between houses to secure a roof over their hands, now enjoy modern conveniences and comfort with the support of many friends and well wishes from the Postville Herald.
The Waterloo Daily Tribune reports a site has been selected for a new West Union hotel. Plans call for a three story fireproof building with many private baths, hot and cold running water, circulating ice water, telephone service, and other modern conveniences.
Postal authorities urge early mailing to ensure Christmas matter is delivered on time and to ease the workload on others. The advisory stresses securing and insuring every item and avoiding delays that disrupt others' mail handling.
The Chapman school in Highland township hosts a December 15 program at 1 30 p m with Welcome Address by Clarence Doty and multiple performances by students including monologues songs dialogues drills and recitations. The program closes with a school address by Junior Herwig and teacher Hilda Meyer. Dr Hutchinson's brother Ray Hutchinson of Warkon dies suddenly. funeral held there with L S Hutchinson family attending.
Faith and Sons have received many letters praising their advertising folder issued last week. They have also been filling many orders for new and used cars that were sold as a result of this advertising.
The three story basilie exterior home in Annapolis Maryland was built in 1770 by Baward Lloyd. It features a three story basilie exterior, a depnmental stair hall lit by a Palindian vine dow, and lavish interior details including a marble mantel in the parlor. Now the Chase home for the executive.
The act of Congress dated April 1 2080 discontinues the two hundred fifty dollar gold piece noting it was not suitable for circulation or commerce. The coin was not used as a claim during the Cartetwas season and in January these pieces were restored for bank use.
A fragment notes Morgan's Rites as a company in Washington's Continental area. The backwoods men hailed from Adirondacks New York and were famous for their marketable skills. Members wore buckskin uniforms reflecting the group's distinctive attire.
A semitropical batfish is described as capable of both swimming and walking though it typically uses hopping along the sea floor in shallow waters. The note highlights its dual locomotion style and habitat.
A brief, quirky note compares light to matter, noting weight and a playful claim that a lamp would require about 2,000,000 years to emit one ounce of light. It emphasizes the odd irony of measuring light in weight and time.
A short motivational note from Country Home urging belief to unlock action. It emphasizes faith in possibilities as the driving force behind progress and moving forward.
A reader questions whether many Americans face hardship today amid rising costs and uncertain prospects. The note, attributed to Country Home, hints at general economic strain and social tension without citing specific events or data.
Ike reveals he handed the black mail letter to the insurance company, noting twenty thousand dollars tied up. The exchange references Bay and Ike in a tense moment, highlighting a matter of financial leverage and concern.
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