Three Year Waiver Saves Local Banks in Iowa Towns
In Elgin, Clermont, and nearby Allamakee County, banks adopt a three year waiver plan to prevent panics. Depositors sign to keep funds in banks, securing operation from Feb 1, 1992, with 98 percent of deposits covered. Communities rally to support liquidity and stability for the period ahead.
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Elgin
Clermont
Wadena
Clayton County
Alrady
Allamakee
Banka
Boys' Sectional Tournament at West Union
One of the large sectional basketball events features teams from Pontville West Union and several towns including Ariington Aurora Clarmont Elgin Frederickaburg Hawkeye Hazelton Oran Randalia Stanley Vola City and Wencoma in Class B.
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Odweth
Pontville
Weat ‘Union
Ariington
Aurora
Clarmont
Elgin
Frederickaburg
Hawkeye
Hazelton
Oran
Randalia
Stanley
Vola City
Weucoma
Chimney Fire Calls Out Farm Fire Department
Elgin area fire crews were summoned to the L. E. Nelson home near town last Thursday evening about 7 80 o clock but no services were needed as the residence was unoccupied at the time Mr Neilson learned of the incident only after the fire truck departed and he rushed home from a bank meeting.
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L. E. Nelson
Elgin Farm Farm Department
Neilson
Schooler certificates issued after summer courses reported
Our correspondent erred in noting only a few received first grade certificates after one term of summer school. Since last week we have learned of many who did this and they should be in the majority. We know several families with three daughters who earned their first grade certificates after attending the summer program.
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Suimnase -School
Celebrate Golden Wedding At Dhyrik Farm Home
The Wilsons of Dhyrik township marked fifty years of marriage with a February 4 gathering including children, grandchildren, and a great grandson. Married in West Union, they honeymooned at Calmar, raised a family between Wadens and Lima, and remain in good health with active duties. Their children Silas C and Mrs Clyde King reside near Elgin and Fayette, John in Sear, and Mrs D R Whit, plus three grandchildren Harold Strong Alden Dare Wilson and a great grandson Charles Winthrop Strong.
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Christopher Wilson
Dhyrik Township
Clyde King
Near Elgin
John
At. Sear Hia Parentan
D. R. Whit
Jeynedr Fayette
Harold Strong
Alden
Dare
Wilson
Charles Winthrop Strong
Calls at Granary Instead of House Calls at Granary
Henry K Peterson of route 1 Postville reports a night marauder visited his granary between Saturday and Sunday. He has loaded his shotgun to confront the visitor next time. He would not shoot to cripple but wants to see how a thief would respond when confronted, fearing farmers may not tolerate such acts much longer.
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Henry K. Peterson
Route 1
Postville
Paterson
Banking Primer Aims To Help Local Depositors
The Echo dedicates extensive space to banking this week to explain the bank situation locally and in general. The article notes many people lack banking principles and urges readers to study weaknesses among depositors for the benefit of Elgin Clermont and Wadena communities. It assures there is nothing to fear.
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Elgin
Clermont
Wadena
Robertson Seeks Re nomination for Fayetts Sheriff
A. A. Robertson, Fayetts county sheriff, announces candidacy for re nomination in the June 8 primaries on the Democratic ballot. He is described as an active officer who has run down many lawbreakers and enjoys strong support from county veterans.
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A. A. Robertson
Fayetts County
Robertson
Argu-Garotte
Hatch plans announced for incubator start Monday the 15th
Chas Capper said on Tuesday the incubator will begin Monday morning. Eggs will be received Saturday, offering producers a premium over market, a welcome development amid current conditions.
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Chas
Capper
Groth couple to Mayo Clinic for wife’s examination
Mr and Mrs Selmar Groth travel to Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Groth will undergo a Mayo clinic examination. Neighbors hope the visit yields relief as her health has waned for some time.
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Selmar Groth
Tuseday
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Hospital
Fellowship Meeting At McGregor Tonight
The N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association will meet at McGregor tonight at o'clock. McGregor is the home of the association's new president Mr Schott and Dubuque’s John Chalmers will speak, likely drawing a large audience for the first meeting under the new regime.
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N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
McGregor
Schott
John Chalmers
Dubuque
Postville Hospital Clinic Announcement
The eye ear nose and throat clinic of Postville hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon February 16 240. Bob Steele has been out of school the past two days with bronchitis. Miesen fell ill earlier this week and is bedridden.
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Postville Hospital
Bob Steele
Miesen
Probert Public Sale Set for February 28 Near Wadena
Probert of shome farm near Wadena announces a public sale on Tuesday February 28 with complete offerings to be listed in next week's Echo and bills to follow. Dr Wolf of Elgin and Dr Carrof Clermont assisted at Postville hospital in a Caesarean operation with the patient reported to be recovering well.
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Ov. V. Probert
Wadena
Haa
Echo
Wolf
Elgin
Carrof Clermont
Postville Hospital
Schmidt
School Board Discusses Farm Tax Burden In Elgin
At a school board meeting in Elgin, about 12 to 15 farmers criticized the rising school taxes. Figures show farmers in the district paid 408.89 dollars in school taxes while town residents paid 8,686.18 dollars. Board member W. C. Falk pledged economies to maintain high standards amid anticipated strict cost-cutting.
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Elgin
Gilbertson
W. C. Falk
Study Club Entertains The Bigin Ladies
The Bigin Study Club hosted twelve members at Mrs L L Kiples home on Tuesday evening February 9. A program on Better Speech Week featured a roll call mispronounce discussion slang and plan for the group with Nora Wenger leading a rehearsal. Gladys Schori presented ten items. The National Council Women and Telegraph Cable Co plan a joint event with Women in cooperation. The Telegraph Company will attend the Chicago World’s Fair in 1988.
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Bigin Study Club
Questa
L. L. Kiple
Nora Wenger
Gladys Schoriles
Coun
Elegraph Cable Co
On the Telegraph Company
Breas
Child Cries Save Family Fire But He Loses Life
The death of Raymond Metzger, four, is reported as a boy whose cries guided his family to safety from a blaze in West Bend. His sister and brother, Marie 15 and Ben 16, suffered injuries but are expected to recover, while parents rescued the other children but could not save Raymond.
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Raymond Metzger
West Bend
George
Ed Metzger
Elgin
Sam Metzger
Raymond
Ben
Marie
Mayor Declares Two Holidays for Bank Waiver Plan
Mayor A. M. Weibel issued a proclamation declaring a two day holiday on Friday and Saturday Feb 6 and 7 to allow Elgin State Bank to close under a three year waiver plan. The move aimed to enable business people and loyal farmers to help with signing waivers.
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Elgin State Bank
A. M. Weibel
Elgin
Auto Driver Checks by Decorah Official in Elgin
Frank L. Christen of Decorah, now with the state automobile department, visited Elgin on official business to check drivers still using last year’s number and those without certificates. He previously served as Allamakee County sheriff and now oversees six northeast Iowa counties. He plans a return trip to collect offenders.
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Frank L. Christen
Decorah
State Automobile Department
Elgin
Echo
Christen
Allamakee
Iowa
Fire department praised for quick response to home threat
The undersigned thanks the Elgin fire department for their rapid response last Thursday evening when his home was threatened by fire. He remarks on the comfort of knowing such efficient help is available at a moment's notice.
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Elgin Farm Firs Department
Absence disrupts Kathryn Strauch’s adoption duties
Kathryn Strauch is absent this week due to illness and likely cannot return before the first of next week, delaying routine duties and related proceedings.
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Kathryn Strauch
Beckman of Littleport Dies in Hospital
A report from Fayette County notes Albert Beckman of Littleport died Friday in the Weat Union hospital after several days illness with pneumonia while serving a short sentence in the Fayette County jail. He was about 40 years old and had been in custody for unlawful assembly. The county board of education met to conduct routine business. About 244 rural eighth grade pupils and about 50 seventh graders completed examinations, now under correction, with results expected in six weeks.
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Albert Beckman
Littleport
Jaws
Fayette County
Sher
Ff A. A. Robertson
Weat Union Hospital
Beckman
Press meeting at Postville Friday session urged by association
The Northeastern Iowa Press Association covering Fayette Clayton Allamakee and Winneshiek counties will meet in Postville Friday afternoon amid a regional financial crisis. The group pledges to support worthy community projects and assist local communities within their power.
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Northeastern Iowa Press Association
Fayette
Clayton
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Postville
Northeastern Iowa Association
Reichert Draws Heavy Assignments as Juror in Henderson Retrial
Fred Reichert of Elgin serves as one of twelve jurors in Fay ette county for the retrial of the M. V. Henderson case. Former Whitbeck murder trial foreman from 1908, Reichert, now 76, would gain major jury service if Henderson lasts eighteen days, adding to his record as a prominent county resident.
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Fred Reichert
Elgin
M. V. Henderson
Fayette County
Reichert
Nlyria
Whitbeck
Henderson
Germany
Argo-Gazette
Illinois banks refuse to payout deposits during withdrawal controls
The article describes banks in Illinois and Iowa adopting withdrawal controls, with counties or units announcing bans on deposit payouts for a set period. It notes differences in state law, including Iowa requiring depositor signatures and the threat of receivership if a bank refuses a withdrawal.
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Iowa
Illinois
A5 & Unit
Boys Lose to Postville as Elgin Teams Clash
Elgin boys fell 23 17 at Postville while the Elgin girls edged the hosts 15 14 Tuesday. Steele Shaffer were sidelined and Anderson exited in the third. Next Wednesday Feb 17 the Legion and Auxiliary hold their monthly meetings at EK M Hoog and Fons home respectively.
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Postville
Elgin
Steele
Shaffer
Anderson
Legion and Auxiliary
M.hoog
Fons Home
Henderson Case Progresses at Iowa Court
The State of Iowa vs. M V. Henderson remains active as witnesses for the state exceed a score and more are subpoened. The defense will bring many witnesses, and a quick disposition is unlikely. Jury duty rests with Elmer Smith of West Union, appointed bailiff by Judge Eichendor.
Cooney Seeks renomination as Fayette County Attorney
Martin M. Cooney, Fayette County attorney, will seek the Republican nomination in the June primary. He has earned a strong record through careful preparation, resulting in many indicted defendants pleading guilty, while his courtroom trial outcomes show consistent jury wins on major cases. He is described as fearless and just in office.
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Martin M. Cooney
Fayette County
Cooney
Mask Ball Draws Big Crowd At Elgin Opera House
An overflowing audience attended the mask ball at the Elgin opera house last Saturday. Crowd control limited floor space at times while spectators watched, and after prizes were awarded the floor filled again for dancing. Carpenter's orchestra played, and Br Carpenter helped manage the crowd effectively.
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Elgin Opera House
Carpenter
Br. Carpenter
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets At Snyder Home
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. J. J. Snyder's home on Wednesday afternoon with ten members and two guests present. Mrs. Snyder led worship, Mrs. R. V. Brandt spoke on the study, and readings by Mrs. L. Appelman followed. Mrs. Carter led the mystery box, tea was served, and plans were made to observe founders days in March at Mrs. Carter's home.
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Woman’s.Foreign Missionary Society
J. J. Snyder
Snyder
R. V. Brandt
L. Appelman
L.B Carter
Lena Henderson
L. B. Carter
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Probert Sale
Beckman of
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Steelamith
Pelsoner
Went Union Hospital
M. M. Cooney
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