Washington Letter on Race and Money Debates in Congress
A Washington correspondent laments racial tensions, noting a single black congressman and a segregation incident in the House dining room. He also comments on money policy debates, proposed civil service reforms for postmasters, and a lottery idea for government funding, ending with a Washington anecdote about fish prices and frugal leadership.
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Congress
Ever
California
Sander
O'Connor
New York
Kennedy
New Jersey
George Washington
Washington
United States
Moving Notices Request Postcard Update
Readers are asked to notify movements during March and April by sending a postcard with new address and moving date. Please inform us where you will be located after March first so lists can be updated. The notice also covers those moving from distant locations and changing addresses.
Elgin Boys Split Doubleheader With Farmersburg
Elgin and Farmersburg played a Tuesday doubleheader on Farmersburg floor. Elgin’s first team lost 81 to 20, then won the second 19 to 18 as Elgin trimmed Farmersburg in the final period. Meyer led Elgin with baskets and free throws, while Little starred for Farmersburg with six baskets and eight free throws.
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Elgin Boys
Farmersburg
Elgin
Higin
Meyer
Weibel
Little
Corlett
Kuhse
Farmersburg Boys
Church of Monona
Erhardt Hatchery Set to Open for Seasonal Run
The Echo reports Erhardt Hatchery near Elgin will open soon for the season. Mr. Erhardt runs a hatchery with his Leghorn poultry farm and supplies Tom Barron White Leghorns imported from England. In recent years Barron shipped 79 birds to Iowa, 67 of which went to Erhardt's operation.
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the Echo
Erhardt
Elgin
Tom Barron
England
Barron
Iowa
Stock Prices Gain Strength in Chicago Markets
Chicago markets rose with choice hogs at 170 to 210 per hundred and lambs near 10 cents per pound while good young beeves sold between 6 and 7 dollars. Stockmen credit last fall’s pig and sow slaughtering program for the uptick and see room for further gains, urging farmers to welcome a stronger market soon.
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Chicago
Citizens Caucus Called For February Twenty-Six In Higin City
A caucus of the qualified electors of the Incorporated Town of Higin Towa is called to meet at Elgin Town Hall on Monday evening February 26 at eight o'clock for nominating candidates for mayor five councilmen one treasurer one assessor one park commissioner for six years and for naming the ticket and selecting a Town Committee. Chairman W. Vand.
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Higin
Towa
Elgin Town Hall
Elgin Invades Clermont For Friday Night Showdown
The Elgin delegation returns to Clermont gym for the return game after a doubles defeat on Elgin soil. The Clermont crowd is urged to back Elgin in what promises to be a closely contested basketball battle Friday night.
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Clermont
Elgin
Clermont Boys
Elginites
Church of Youth Welcomes Public Program at Lyra church
On Sunday evening February 11 the Church of Youth will offer a program at the Lyra church south of Elgin with a religious play The Prodigal Son The event is arranged by R C Jorgenson Ed Anderson and Thomas Foxwell The program features orchestra opening hymn scripture reading prayer readings solos a talk What the Church of Youth Means to Me selections and a closing benediction by Rev J J Snyder Everyone is invited to attend and join the helpful meetings
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Church of Youth
Lyria
Elgin
R. C. Jorgenson
Ed Anderson
Thomas Foxwell
Elizabeth Mc
Jone Darlene Yearous
Dorothy Olson
Edwin Anderson
Margie Chitit
Enna DeSart
Old Reliable Quartette
Forest Shaffer
J. J. Snyder
Elgin Woman Dies After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Vern Roberts died Monday evening at West Union Hospital after a month long illness following surgery. A resident south of town she moved from Wadena a year ago. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Jennings of Wadena and is survived by her parents her widower and five children four daughters and one son.
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Vern Roberts
West Union
Roberts
Wadena
Geo. Jennings
Turner to Run for Governor in Iowa Primary Race
Former governor D W Tiarcher announces candidacy for governor in the Iowa June primaries. Robert W Colflesh U S district attorney for southern Iowa also aims for the same office, with Mayor E Manning of Ottumwa named as a probable contender. The Elgin opera house cancelation ends winter free programs as Mr Miller shifts to an early start. Fayette county basketball pairings for Feb 16 17 from Echo arrive late. Elgin draws West Union for Friday at 8 30 while Clermont plays Stanley Friday at 7 80.
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D. W. Tiarcher
Towa
Robert W. Colflesh
U.S
Southern Towa
E. €. Manning
Ottumwa
Elgin Opera House
Soul Salvation Gospel Message at Brainian Baptist Church
Rev G A Thom as, a fearless young minister, preaches weekly at Braini ani Baptist Church. He delivers strong gospel sermons each Sunday at 11:00 AM and 7:80 PM, inviting listeners to come hear be convinced.
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Young Gospel Messenger
G.A. Thomas
Brainiani Baptist Church
School election date set for March 12 in town districts
The annual school election is on March 12 or the second Monday. Filing closes March 2, applicable to town schools only. In Elgin Independent District one director's term expires, C B Schori. Read Echo advertisements.
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Elgin
C.b.schori
Elgin Community Club Meeting Plans Uncertain
The Elgin Community Club will meet Monday evening February 12. Dinner and meeting location not yet announced as plans remain incomplete. The committee will notify members. a joint meeting with Clermont Commercial Club was planned but speaker could not be reached in time.
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Elgin Community Club
Clermont Commercial Club
Study Club Dinner Honors Husbands At Habeger Home
The Study Club closed its calendar with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Habeger. A committee organized a capable evening of dining and cards, with husbands as guests and lively socializing into the night.
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Study Club
Allen Habeger
Ed Rogers Dead From Sudden Illness in Volga City
Ed Rogers of Volga City died suddenly on Friday February 2 at his home. He was 77 years old and survived by his widow and two sons Harold and Hardy. A former Elgin resident, he once ran a hotel there for several years. Chas Capper learned his brother-in-law Joe Potter was hospitalized in Keokuk and facing a possible mastoid operation. Rosa Muehlethaler celebrated her 75th birthday Sunday while Fred Muehlethaler’s family hosted relatives for dinner. Guests included Katie Bauman and the G H Hackman family.
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Ed Rogers
Volga City
Harold
Hardy
Mr.Rogers
Elgin
Chas. Capper
Joe Potter
Keokuk
Rosa Muehlethaler
Fred Muehlethaler
Katie Bauman
G. H. Hackman
Publishers Meet at Postville Tomorrow
The Northeast Iowa Press Assn. will meet at Postville Friday Feb 9 for its annual session to elect officers. Formed three years ago at Postville the association has held its annual meeting there. Wm Klingbeil of Postville is president and John Griebel of Waukon is secretary.
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Northeast Iowa Press Assn
Postville
Wm. Klingbeil
John Griebel
Waukon
Measles Epidemic Warning Issued By Iowa Health Chief
Dr. Walter L Bierring warns of an impending statewide measles outbreak after years of low activity. He notes epidemics in 1924 1927 and 1930 with deaths and cases, and cites 49 cases reported in the past week across several communities.
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Walter L. Bierring
Park Campaign To Close Soon In Fayette County
Mel Kohler leads Elgin fundraising for a state park near Brainard. The county committee must meet with the state board to verify funding and land purchase. State development of a 200 acre tract would hire about 100 workers for two to three months, potentially drawing relief labor. Work would start immediately.
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Mel Kohler
Elgin
Brainard
The
Echo
State Board
Fayette County
Luther League Program at East Clermont Lutheran Church
The Luther League of the Fast Clermont Lutheran church presents a Sunday evening program on February 11. Rev G Gunsten offers invocation and remarks. Readings by Lillian Halverson, vocal duet by Anna Mae Ruorden and Martha Berg, piano solo by Trene Erickson, Bible verses by Tupher Bilden. Collection and closing.
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Luther League of the Fast
Clermont Lutheran Church
Peeee Society
G. Gunsten
Little Band Pleases At Highland School Program
A juvenile band from Highland School, taught by Hilda Meyer, delighted with a winter community program. The players are from lower grades, progress notable in brief practice time. Proceeds from a school play funded new instruments for the youngsters and the group wore uniforms.
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Highland School
Hilda Meyer
Miss Meyer
Regular meeting of Elgin chapter of O E S
Elgin chapter of O E S will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday evening February 14 with a social hour and refreshments after the business session. Attendance is requested. Worthy Matron F R Berg has gone to Prairie du Chien hospital for a week's treatment after ankle pain. Ed Anderson drove him to Wisconsin that afternoon.
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Elgin
F. R. Berg
Prairie du Chien
Ed Anderson
Wisconsin
Judge Eichendorf Returns to Court After Illness
Mc Gregor judge W L Eichendorf resumes duties after two week illness. Trials are set for this week including State of Iowa cases for reckless driving and liquor nuisance. The first civil case Frank Kelleher vs Johnston Ice Cream Co settled with $8500 judgment paid to the district court. Also listed are marriage licenses issued, a divorce granted to Allen Mason, schoolmasters meeting in West Union, adulter y arrests, and a 30 day jail sentence for petty larceny.
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W. L. Eichendorf
McGregor
Frank Kelleher Ys
Johnston Tee Cream Co
State of Iowa
C. Becker
Ed Koehler
Adolph Heth
Will Wetherbee
Russell Clark
Ed Weideman
Beauford Pierce
Frank Kelleher
Johnston Ice Cream Company
Ice Cream Company
District Court
M. M. Cagney
D. D. Murphy & Son
C. C. Putnam, Estey & Estey
Wenner & Mosier
Allen Mason
Oelwein
Ruth Mason
Webster County
Iowa
L. H. Sanford
Carl Schorf's sale set for February seventeenth
Carl Schorf, living on the hill south of Elgin, fixed Saturday Feb 17 as the closing out sale date. Look for his sale ad in next week's Echo. Elling Olaf Elmer and A. B. Hong went to Ringsted Saturday for the funeral of Mrs. Ole Houg formerly Anna Sorwin, who lived in the Gunder area and married in Emmet County about fifty years ago.
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Carl Schorf
Elgin
Echo
Elling
Olaf
Elmer
Hong
Ringsted
Ole Houg
Houg
Anna Sorwin
Gunder
Emmet County
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Mary ‘Diller
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