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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1935
Page
5
Congresswoman Biermann details the adjusted compensation debate for World War veterans, comparing 1925 plan with recent proposals. She argues for paying the cash value plus interest, rejects funding with irredeemable paper money, and notes four billion dollars approved for public projects.
The Elgin Community Club will hold its February meeting on Monday evening the eleventh. The venue is undecided and the supper committee, noted for strong turnout and good arrangements, will settle arrangements. Keep the date in mind.
The Fayette County basketball tournament at West Union runs Feb 21 22 and 28 with matched teams. Elgin meets Clermont Randalia has a bye Friday schedule includes Randalia facing the winner Fayette faces Arlington West Union plays Maynard Oelwein B faces Stanley Hawkeye meets Oran winners meet Friday night. Saturday finals determine the county champion with separate girls pairings set Feb 18 23 at Clermont Stanley Hawkeye West Union.
The Altar Guild of St. Peter’s church Clermont held a public card party at the town hall last Wednesday evening. It attracted many attendees, provided refreshments after play, and produced satisfactory revenue. A local lady won a prize jokingly described as the booby prize, prompting a lighthearted exchange with Rev. Holub.
Upper Iowa University shows higher enrollment after the opening day of registration per registrar R. L. Deming. Late arrivals may lift second semester numbers by about 9 to 10 percent, with most newcomers as freshmen or sophomores. Boys outnumber girls by one third. two students listed as special in various programs.
Mrs William Torkelson daughter of the late B M Benson died Saturday February 1 after a lingering illness. She was 33 and survived by her husband three young children and several siblings. Funeral services were held Monday February 4 at the Highland Lutheran Church with Rev G Gunsten officiating. The funeral date was exactly four weeks after her father’s on January 7. An obituary will follow next week.
Ice has largely melted on sidewalks and roads, easing travel. A longer icy spell this year kept many indoors while some spots remain risky for pedestrians and drivers.
The Elgin Study Club gathered at Marie Muehlethaler's home on Tuesday evening to discuss drama. Famed items included a vocal solo Sleepy Hollow Tune by Myrtle Kohler and a reading of Twelve Pound Look by Marie Carter, with officers listed for the club and library trustees seeking donations of books or money.
The Higin fire department answered two calls yesterday. A noon roof fire at C. C. Torkelson residence caused only minor damage after quick extinguisher work. In the afternoon an overheated furnace at H. W. Falk home sparked a stubborn blaze, breaking several partitions and yielding far greater damage.
C. S. Kniel and daughter Verle moved to West Union on Friday and Saturday, leaving Elgin where Kniel began his business in February 1900 and operated for 34 years. The Kniel family, long a valued part of the community, departs with best wishes for happiness in their new home.
A Masonic and Eastern Star mixer is set for Friday with a 6:30 cafeteria supper, followed by a program and social evening. A pantomime play is among the entertainments, with committee members Albert Schori R P Strauch Ruth Mosby Geraldine Schori W F Kohler and C S Whitney in charge. The Elgin high senior class held a sliding party at Hunsberger hill then joined friends at Evans Cafe for dancing and refreshments.
Winter farm sales rise while Elgin gains two new residents from closures on primary 56. H T Knudtson and C D Chapman and son report solid sales and a steady demand for stock and feed. Hans Friederich plans future moves, and Chapmans move into Elmer's schoolhouse while Knudtsons take the Capper house on Franklin Street.
Thawing weather on Saturday Sunday and Monday cleaned ice from the pavement but many country roads remained in poor condition with side roads blocked by snow drifts. Delegations from the county visited the supervisors' office with complaints, but no decisions have been announced.
More than 4 900 000 Americans danced January 30 in honor of Roosevelt's birthday. They raised about 1 000 000 dollars for infantile paralysis research. Balls were held in over 7 500 cities and towns including Little America where Byrd's Antarctic expedition plans to return to civilization.
A January rush on January 81 saved thousands from penalties as the state automobile department reports higher registrations this year than the same date in 1934.
Weather notes say Groundhog Day shadow predicts six more weeks of winter. R. Z. Latimer and niece Stella Latimer travel from Fayette County toward St. Simon Georgia with planned stops in Miami Ohio visiting Dr. Hadsel’s home en route. Trade at home among friends.
Laverne Clark, director of the state income tax division, ruled that claims held before January 1, 1934 and collected after that date are not subject to state income tax. He also ruled that when services were rendered before 1934 but paid for later, the amount received need not be included in gross income.
The Hecho mailing list was corrected February 1 and all subscription payments up to that date should appear on your colored mailing sticker. Please check and ensure your date is updated, or notify us at once. During the past month, renewals and new subscribers have been many, and we thank all for prompt payment. We welcome new subscribers and aim to please them this year.
At its headquarters on Monday the board announced a land purchase agreement with all owners along a proposed short cut from the Henry Holzer corner on primary 56 to the Harold Luenberger corner about three-quarters of a mile south. The road lies in Higria township and will serve many farmers in the area. The plan is to open the road after the 1935 harvest, allowing current landowners one more crop before turnover to the county.
Chas Capper mobilizes a five person team to prepare eight thousand five hundred circulars for mailing this week. The first mailing of the year uses three pieces at 8500 each, printed double sided for thirty four thousand press impressions. The Echo handles the production, pushing work to stay ahead of the hatchery mailing force.
The Elgin Masonic lodge raised John Junior Park to the third degree last Thursday with many visitors from Postville and Clermont present. Friends from Postville attended to view and participate in the ceremony, followed by a luncheon. Mrs. B. H. Brackin and Mrs. J. J. Snyder have been ill this past week.
State Treasurer Wegman says governor and executive council knew of 3 600 000 anticipatory warrants for emergency spending while Governor Herring denies attending the meeting. Audits support Wegman as lawmakers mull refunding warrants to remove profits alleged by some. Governor and legislators face calls for open publicity.
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