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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
3
Mrs. H. B. Greenley, local editor and member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association, is noted in Clermont Fayette County. The notice appears in the post office records as a short archival entry.
Arnold Nemecek and family spent the weekend in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Jesse Guyer welcomed a daughter born in February. Babe Smittle of Waucoma and Mabel Knudson were seen near. Mrs Harry Anderson of West Union visits Joe Brorby’s. Ed Gase and daughter Romelda of Postville called on Mabel Knudson. Earl Opperman of Strawberry Point visited friends here. Earl Peake of Elkader dined with Louie Amundson. Waterloo walkathon receipts total $40,000 per Toledo Chronicle. William Sperry, at Fort Des Moines, spent three months furlough with his parents. Emily Larson hosted dinner with Postville guests John Burrow and Marcella, and West Union guests Arthur Loftsgard and family. Eighth graders from rural schools took state exams at the high school. second exams in May. Opera house program featured Loretta Hessehner, Dottie Olson, Gladys Amundson, the Baker boys, Howard Gardonier, Billy Moore, Otto Brandt, Betty Conner, and a short play Peanuts. Larson’s band aided with the program. Decorah Tiger Band played for the after-dance.
A state house column reviews the hot tax raising session, noting Senate attempts to grow income taxes and House shifts. It covers unemployment relief funding of three million dollars, highway tax plans, and political jockeying for governor, plus lingering Brookings report and highway patrol bills.
In 1917 Otto Buebner shipped cattle to Union Stock Yards Chicago. A recent letter revealed a 25 cent overcharge during unloading, a discrepancy corrected after 17 years. Public Opinion notes the long-delayed settlement and the unexpected repayment.
The Beamer Tire and Electric Co of West Union was placed in receivership Monday with F. W. Schneider appointed to liquidate the assets and wind down operations. The loss of Pat Beamer leaves a void in local business circles and in the familiar gasoline alley, where he had long been a fixture.
Thirty two men worked five months wrecking 1100 box cars 40 refrigeration cars 11 hoppers 10 coaches and 60 locomotives at Oelwein All usable parts were salvaged and sold Some were sold to farmers for sheds and cribs while many were burned A further wrecking job is reportedly being planned
Some wild African gladiolus species are strongly fragrant while garden varieties are typically scentless. The article notes fragrance varies among species with notable scent in wild forms.
Peter Rabbit fears Hooty the Owl has captured Nimbleheels after a tense chase on the Green Meadows under moonlight. The brave Nimbleheels risks life to escape toward the Briar Patch while Peter, blaming himself, bears sadness and guilt as he hides under his bramble bush.
A West Union delegation led by King Palmer and H A Schaeffer spoke to the Iowa State Board in Des Moines on Monday. Mayor Johnston and city officials supported the visit as they reported the land donation fund falls short by 800 dollars. Preparatory work continues after site approval with a target to raise the remaining amount by probationary October 10.
A compact note describes telepathy as a branch of the Tibe tan secret lore, outlining its place in the overall mystic tradition. The text emphasizes its conceptual role within Tibe tan beliefs.
West Union celebrated the opening of First National Bank on Thursday afternoon. The event drew many businesspeople and residents as officers Frank Camp president W H Antes vice president and Dave Lynch cashier led the ceremony. Sixty percent of Fayette County National deposits moved to the new bank freeing about 200000 in West Union as checking deposits.
A historical note states the Great Pyramid of Egypt contains about 2,800,000 stone blocks. This figure reflects common estimates used in early 20th century summaries and may vary with newer measurements.
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