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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
4
Worry Gets Best of Eli Schneider
The community was shocked to learn Eli Schneider died by self inflicted gunshot, after a period of brooding. He left his father’s southeast of town home saying he would see them later, a coroner ruled suicide. Funeral services were held at his father Louis Schneider’s home and were well attended. Eli, born September 23, 1904, was 29 years old and survived by his widow and daughter Darlene along with his family. A large list of Elgin attendees from West Bend Journal reported on the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Schneider
Xiatar
Eli
Dr. Givens
Konsuth
Louis Schneider
Darlene
West Bend Journal
Elgin
Wilbert Lehman
Ben Schneider
John
Otto Daniels
Jimmie
J. W. Schneider
Clarence
Harold
Fred Schneider
Ernest Christen
Bert Thoman
Adolph Hanson
George Christen
Walter Lehman
John Christen
Sam Buttkofer
Louis Buttkofer
Ern Friederich
Jos Wander
Ole Reierson
Lydia
Fred Martie
Glare Muehlenthaler
State Capitol Goss Legislation Continues At Length
Legislative notes report House members aim to relieve property tax burdens before adjournment though formal tax bills have not yet been addressed. The chamber has passed numerous measures including the liquor bill while watching Senate tax bill debates. Expect H F 131 to be folded into S F 3 if the companion provision arrives from the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Quota Plan For Hospital Raises Indigent Admission Limits
A House bill by Mithone and Speidel proposes county quotas for indigent patient admissions to the State University hospital in Iowa City. Amendments were defeated. the plan would cap county entries, with the state paying up to the quota and reducing doctors and attendants fees. Senate fate pending amid highway commission politics and partisan tensions.
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House
Mithone
Page
Speidel
Washington
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Senate
Gibson Pioneer Dies at Home in Aug 1866 to Dec 1983
George Andrew Gibson, born August 17, 1866 in Peona County Illinois, died December 28, 1983 at his home east of Il rin church aged 67 years four months and six days. He lived in Illinois and Illyria before settling on a farm near West Union then returned to the same farm. He is survived by his widow a brother a sister nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at the Clyria church with Rev. J. J. Snyder officiating and burial at Migria cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Andrew Gibson
George
Ellen Gibson
Peona County
Til
Il Rin
Tinois
Illyria
West Union
Mr. Gibson
John
Tolnes
Minois
Lottie Thompson
Kansas
Earl Giteon
Toluca
George F. Gibson
Streeter
Lottie Isom
Chicago
Earl Wilkins
Magnolia
Presbyterian Church
Clyria
J. J. Snyder
Harry Gilson
Herve Robbins
Israel
Jack Shaffer
Georges
Earl Gibson
Will
Guy
Tim Probert
Harold Kimball
Migria
John Gibson
Earl
George Gibson
Wilkins
Calendar of Elgin Events Lists Meetings And Reunions
Publicity chairmen and secretaries are urged to send advance notices for Elgin area organizations. December 28 Class of 1932 reunion. Community programs at Elgin Opera House on December 31 and January 6. Town council, school board, firemen, and Masonic installations scheduled. O E F and A F A installations noted. November egg prices weaker than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Opera House
Church of Youth
Opera House
Christmas Seal Sale Nears Campaign Close
Mrs L L Kiple local chairman reports about $30.00 has been sent in for the Christmas seal sale with others yet to remit She seeks early returns of seals or cash to close the campaign and urges prompt submissions.
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L. L. Kiple
Finney Nominated Acting Postmaster at Arlington
Floyd Finney of Arlington was recommended to be named acting post master when the current postmaster W E Anderson’s term ends April 28 1934. The recommendation was made Saturday December 23 by Congressman Fred Biermann.
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Floyd Finney
Arlington
W. E. Anderson
Fred Biermann
Christmas Day in Many Homes Across Postville
Eliza Pulfer joined Rose Capps for Christmas in Postville with Mr and Mrs Capps. The R P Straich family enjoyed Christmas dinner at Mrs F W Hughes. Mrs Helen Frederick and son Hat spent Sunday in Went Asilon. Rosa Pfister ill, Jake caring for her. John Falk and L Morris visited Elkader. Rev J J Snyder family had turkey at S H Foxwell home in Illyria. Falb family spent Christmas with Kerrs in Lime Springs. Mary Hanson returned from Oelwein to holiday with her mother Tile Hanson. W C Falb family visited Postville to see A J Phillips parents. E L Morrin and Jean from Marquette visited Falb parents. Mabel and Alvina Frieden home for holidays. F C Muehlethaler hosted Hans Kelsar, Frieda Freiburghius, Katie Bauman, Rosa Muehlethaler at Christmas dinner. Elgin high school class of 83 reunion at I C C F hall with games and visiting. Raymond Cowie and Rex Cook of Des Moines visiting Rev J J Snyder. Mrs Hugh Casper and Bertha Jane Casper visited Snyder family. plan to return to Chicago. Falb family Christmas dinner at H W Falb home with John Falb family and E L Morris party. Heating plants hit by cold snap. post office, Elgin State Bank and L B Carter residence reported outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Pulfer
Rose
Ma'Boine Capps
Postville
R. P. Straich
F. W. Hughes
Helen Frederick
Asilon
Frederick
Rosa Pfister
Pheuthoria
Jake
Geo. H. Falb
N. P. Kerr
Lime Springs
Mary Hanson
Oelwein
Tile Hanson
W. C. Falb
A. J. Phillips
E. L. Morrin
Jean
Marquette
John Falb
Mabel Frieden
North Grant High School
Nevada
Alvina Frieden
Cedar Falls
Henry Frieden
F. C. Muehlethaler
Hans Kelsar
Frieda Freiburghius
Katie Bauman
Rosa Muehlethaler
Elgin High School
I. C. C. F. Hall
J. J. Snyder
Des Moines
Snyder
Hugh Casper
Bertha Jane
Sam Lehman
Chicago
Falb
H. W. Falb
John Jr
E. L. Morris
W. CG. Falb
A. Falb
Elgin State Bank
L. B. Carter
Common salt boosts coal heat and reduces ash buildup
A 19th century report explains that common salt mixed with coal has been tested as an economical heating aid. Salt turns soot red at high fire, may improve heating value, and the post notes an old birth law puzzle while warning about boxalders and urging home trade.
Banana and Apple Dishes From Old Western Cookbook
A garbled recipe fragment collection describes banana pastries with graham crackers and brown sugar, and a separate apple dish with gelatine, lemon rind, maple syrup, and custard. It references maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon and includes assorted cooking steps, amounts, and vague baking instructions.
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Katherine of Aragon
Jules
Osea
Winiald
Cliver
Christmas Dinner Guests and Local News from Oak Grove
Christmas day gatherings center on Oak Grove families with Howard and Shaffer extended kin, Elgin visitor Mrs Roof Jacob helping Christ Dennler, and numerous district No 4 6 9 10 programs. Farm talk highlights Farmers Union talk at district 6 schoolhouse.
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Joan Howard
Mes
Herold Bennett
Christas
Christ’ Dennler
Distriots
George’Boyla
Frank
Lyon
Homer-Dill
Bert Allen
Guesta
Wood
Brabham
Tugeday
God
W. Reed Werg
Ralph
Kerr
Alton Geevel
George Howard
Prank Boyle
Shelton Boyle
Walter Kohls
Eddie Conner
Marjorie Barker
Ed Boyle
Christ Dennler
Albert
Walter
Louis Dennler
Arthur Chapman
Frank Christen
Thos. Pollock
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Albert Baldwin
Anna Baldwin
Mr. Malony
Farmers’ Union Commission Co
Chicago
No. 6
Chas. Peters
Arthur Patterson
Louis Becker
Reuben Howard
George, Areyut
Fort Atkinson Fort Restoration Hinted by Officials
Reports from reliable sources indicate a Civil Works project may approve restoring all buildings of the old fort at Fort Atkinson. Engineers have surveyed foundations of razed structures and signs point to possible reestablishment on the original site or a state park location. Public sentiment remains mixed as discussions proceed amid broader plans.
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Fort Atkinson
Weeta
Bodgty
Manant
Deorgh
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