02 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
1
Robert Hubbard’s view shifts work from mere wages to service for others while self gain remains discouraged. The era’s mood shows signs of revival as bank deposits rise and confidence grows, with big business urging farmer relief to restore purchasing power and stimulate broader recovery.
Territorial dispatches from the town and nearby townships recount a violent Saturday incident ending with deaths and arrests. The report lists multiple residents and visitors, property concerns, and ongoing local affairs, including civic notes, real estate interests, and social visits.
District Court notices Will and Testament of John B Cammen late of Grant County. The document, dated February 20 1902, requests proof of documents before the district court for admission to probate. Edger A Treger, clerk, West Union Iowa, issues the notice to all concerned.
Mrs. Ella Finke, aged 71, died at her Volga home after illness. She lived in Volga, Valea City, and Elgin where husband Walter H. Finke ran a drug store. Surviving child Nate Ella died young. no other relatives listed. Mrs. Finke was active in church work and civic activities. funeral Thursday at Volga City with Rev. A. B. Chamberlain officiating. burial in Arlington cemetery.
A measure would abolish the parole board and transfer its duties to the head of central administration. The plan cites annual savings of 22,508 dollars. Current board members earning 23,200 dollars are George M. Lipsoz, HK. Evans, and J. S. Crooks. The office employs a secretary, three parole agents, and three clerks.
Edward, Walter, Cornelis and Joe Zangg of Wet Bead, Elsie and Heles Bethefer, Paul Lenec and Berman Schoptech were guests at the Sundsy gathering hosted by Joe V. Seteeides.
The court affirmed Edigar Traeger Republican’s victory over Philip Meskel Democrat, upholding the contest board decision of a 113 vote majority. It found no ballot tampering evidence and noted the X marks observed on ballots likely made by voters marking their small township ballots.
The article notes power rates cut from six to four cents with a $200 minimum. The old rate drops after 106 kilowatts used, while the new rate applies regardless of consumption. Heavy users praise the change but call for further reductions on the high rate for first 100 kilowatts. Local editors discuss home trade and community notices include Esther Krueger visiting Fayette and Priscilla Club gathering.
Oran missed field goals early but Diggin sparked a run as Elgin trailed 36 to 82. Elgin scorers were Kobler 4, Zurbriggen 9, Gitson 15, Meyers 2, Frieden 2, with 5 of 8 free throws made. Freshmen defeated eighth grade 18 to 7 in opener. Coaches Whitney and Bivens led the squads. players included Sehori, Schupbach, Yack, Thoma, Hanson, Doty, Shafter, Hermen, Weibel, Martin, and Moyer. The kids show promise with more practice.
In Black Hawk county indignation rose as the board of supervisors cut common labor wages from 35 to 20 cents per hour triggering a 200 person gathering at the Waterloo courthouse. Attendees urged the supervisors to cut their own pay to 4 a day and county officers and deputies on fixed salaries to absorb a 15 percent cut or divert 15 percent to the county poor fund. Louis Wolf returned to Chicago Saturday after a week with his brother Dr. H. H. Wolf.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Liberty and Stisle, a rush of West Le i Nosind gous baskoom, with names Hans and Prite, Miller, Cariston of Garneyilie. It references Ladies best price pie sale and a pie contest at an event, but details are unclear.
D Yack, a longtime resident known to local citizens, died suddenly from heart disease on Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs Howard, former locals, are remembered by many in the community. Mrs EB Le Morvie and Mrs Filing at Marquette visited Batarday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Falb.
The Echo urges broad town participation to publish all general interest stories. Officials appeal for cooperation from residents and local organizations to ensure comprehensive community coverage.
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