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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
5
The Elgin Junior class staged the Apple Blossom Time play to broad praise with Mrs Sorgen son hailed as coach. Faculty hosted board members and wives at a seven o clock dinner, featuring a red and gold decorated table and dishes from Lovera stew to Paradise pudding.
The February meeting of the Bigin Ladies Study Club will be hosted by Mrs. L. L. Kiple. Discussion will cover home problems with roll call on "The Most Helpful Thing in the Home." Mrs. J. D. Shaffer discusses economizing on the household budget and leftovers, Mrs. H. D. Yack on the Emancipation of the Housewife, and Mrs. G. J. Mosby on Sacrifice, concluding with music.
Mr and Mrs Fred Reichert learned Tuesday that Charles Ritter of Chicago died in Florida where he had traveled in December for the winter. His body will be sent to Chicago and buried beside Mrs Ritter who died a year ago. Ritter was a brother in law of Mrs Reichert Read of the ads and save money.
The Fayette county Odd Fellows held a lodge gathering with members from Arlington Maynard Oelwein Waucoma Fayette Elgin and West Union. The second degree was conferred by elected members, followed by talks and a get acquainted session. Next meeting planned for Maynard in March.
Mr and Mrs H W Falk held a five hundred party Thursday with guests R A Crider F D Welch D C Dean Sheldon Boyle Andrew Dummermuth Herbert Dummermuth Geo Vaughn Chas Capper Frank Capper and Jess Calahan plus H B Brackin Wm Miller and Inez Cook. The next evening a similar party entertained guests Geo Scharl G B Schori W C Fath Allen Habeger G H Falb L L Kiple Louis Klingman Gordon Mosby C P Stoehr C O Christ E L Mortis Walter Dummermuth and Harold Greenley.
Returns from three Clayton county precincts show support for 680000 dollars in bonds. Elkader precincts reported 428 to 8 in the recanvass after the first vote was invalidated due to publication errors by a county newspaper. Rural districts opposed the bonds though the overall tally favored issuance by a margin of 367. Des Moines Register reported the result.
Mr and Mrs Max Hunsberger brought their son Elmer home from Rochester after a week of examination. Doctors took many X rays but could not reach a definite decision. The boy grew lonely for home, and the family plans to return to Rochester for further tests.
The Junior class presented Apple Blossom Time last Friday to a near full house. A three act comedy by Baker Company of Boston drew strong applause as the amateur troopers delivered polished performances coached by R Jorgensen. Cast included Bob Matthews Lewis Thomas Charlie Lowerna Robert Wilson and many more with Mrs Forrest played by Gladys Schneider and Annabel Spuggins by Hilda Meyer.
A set of ten guidelines for players and fans on sportsmanship in basketball. Emphasizes not booing or criticizing officials or opponents, accepting decisions, applauding good plays, avoiding abusive remarks, and valuing the game over winning. Encourages silent respect during free throws and loving the game for its own sake.
Illyria Township Farm Bureau women named district co operators including Mrs. Thomas Ogle Miss Marie Gehring Miss Bernice Ernst Mrs. Jakie Yearous Mrs. Herold Strong Miss Florence Thoman Mrs. I F Shaffer Mrs. John M Wilson Mrs J H Wilson Mrs A J Johnson Miss Dorothy Tschantz Miss Edna Corkery Mrs W F Moore Mrs Milo Oldfsther The project leader is Miss Gehring and the publicity chair is Mrs Strong The first meeting will be held near the middle of the month.
The Oelwein Register won its case when the Echo was mentioned last week. Attorney BE. R. O’Brien argued for a directed verdict and won for his client without a witness. The court sustained the motion and directed the jury to return a verdict for the defendant as a matter of law, dismissing the suit without prejudice to prevent future action.
Miss Grace Medberry of Fayette and Leonard Dimahoe of Nevada Iowa married January 26 at the Methodist parsonage in Decorah. Attended by the bride’s sister Mia Edwin Knoke and the bridegroom’s Decorah neighbor. They will settle on a Nevada farm after she finishes teaching near Elgin about a month from now.
Fayette county races loom with many incumbents seeking re election. Byers aims to defend against Thompson plus others from Myria and Tyria townships. Nomination papers filed by Peters of Tyria and Robbins of Oelwein hint at a four cornered fight. Sheriff race features Martin Nehring Carmichael and possible opposition. Other incumbents seeking re election include Cline Lee Johnson Cooney Humphry Leverton with potential challengers.
A correspondent describes life around Mesa and Tempe Arizona with notes on the Johnson Toggery store a dry goods and ready to wear shop. Mrs Heston Mrs Hughes and Bertha Strauch enjoy mountain trips sight seeing and hiking near Mesa with clear air making distant peaks seem close and inviting.
Mrs. Lana Henderson, local chair man for the Christmas Seal sale, reported Monday that the total stamps sold this year amounted to 70.00 dollars. Forty percent of this amount or 28.00 dollars goes for local health work after all expenses are deducted. The net this year is exactly 23.06 dollars and the committee will decide soon on use of the sum.
The M. E. Ladies' Aid Society second division will hold a quilt exhibit and Colonial tea at the town halt in Elgin Saturday, February 22. Plan to keep the date open and attend. Everyone is welcome.
Miss Josephine Kniel of Elgin will succeed Harold Traeger as deputy clerk, taking effect March 1. Traeger will pursue other employment. details undisclosed. The report notes local government staffing changes alongside hatchery plans by Chas. Capper and family.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sutter of La Grange Missouri reports Fred Grimm suffered a partial stroke on February 2 in Quincy Illinois. He was taken to a hospital then returned home. doctors link the illness to an iron pipe accident six months earlier. He improved briefly Monday but relapsed and remains bedbound. His sister Anna of Elgin Illinois and his mother were recalled home. The Sutters note pleasant weather and melting snow at their home.
Motions to dismiss pending indictments tied to the First State Bank closing were denied by Judge W. L. Eichendorf in district court. The men’s attorneys sought to remove the threat of new trials while appeals before the Iowa Supreme Court are decided. If freed by the Supreme Court, the defendants would face trials on remaining indictments.
Guernsey Smith, long time farmer on the former Chris Meyer farm, is moving to a smaller Elkader area farm this spring prompting a sale next Tuesday. The sale includes beef type young cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, machinery. H. W. Falk will feed. R. Berg will take bids. a Citizens' Stone Bank representative will secure the transactions.
Local dairies report growing butter consumption as a national campaign reaches creameries. Analysts expect a broader lift when the feed spreads, with dairymen hoping to curb an over supply before spring production peaks.
The Marion and Norway Lutheran congregations announce English services on February 16 at Marion 10 30 and St Olaf Chapel 7 30. February 22 Norway 10 30 and Marion 7 30. March 2 Marion 10 30 Norse and March 9 Norway 10 30 English services. Pastor S J Strandford.
In Marion Township a local rush band election produced 190 votes opposing the proposition to 13 in favor, an almost eight to one margin. No county results were available yesterday. Mrs. Fred Schmid and her daughter from Clarno Wisconsin are visiting at the John RK Schmid residence.
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