Special News Letter Reflects on St. John's Epis copal Church
A reader describes St. John's Episcopal Church near the Lafayette Hotel, its 1816 origin and remodeling, the grand colored glass windows, and a sermon on 2 Peter 3 18. The writer advocates peace on earth and statesmanship grounded in Christian brotherhood with European nations.
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Lafayette
St. John’s Episcopal ‘Church
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
van Buren
William Henry Harrison
Tyler
Fillmore
Buchanan
Arthur
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Germany
Norway
France
British Isles
Christian Brothers
United
Biot Americ
La Guardia’s rise and push for reform in New York
A survey of Fiorello La Guardia as New York mayoral winner and reformer. It notes his political shifts from Socialist to Republican, alignment with Democrats in Congress, WWI service, and his vow to clean corrupt city agencies. The piece contrasts historic political shifts with new leadership, ending with reflections on progress and change.
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la Guardia
New York
Congress
James A. Farley
LaGuardia
New York City
Our
Republic
America
Northeast Iowa Press Association Annual Meeting Held in Postville
The Northeast Iowa Press Association representing Fayette Allamakee Clayton and Witmeshiek counties met in Postville on February 9 with twelve member papers present. Officers elected were R P Strauch Elgin president H S Rittenhouse Monona secretary treasurer Dick Dunlevy Lansing H V Hoyer Gelwein J A Druger Elkader and C W Brown Decorah as directors. The group discussed a proposed newspaper code and planned the next county meeting for April 18 in Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Iowa Press Association
Fayette
Allamakee
Clayton
Witmeshiek
Postville
Queata
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
H.S. Rittenhouse
Monona
Dick Dunlevy
Lansing
H. V. Hoyer
Gelwein
J. A. Druger
Elkader
Clubs Combine Meeting to Hear Corn Hog Program
Clermont Commercial Club and Elgin Community Club met at St Pauls M E church parlors in Elgin to hear county agent B W Lodwick explain the corn hog program and its function. Nearly sixty men attended and a dinner preceded the talk. Lodwick used USDA charts to depict reasons, features, and operation of the plan. Following the talk the Elgin club discussed a 1984 homecoming and favored holding a special follow up meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Commercial Club
Elgin Community Club
St. Paul's M. E
Elgin
B. W. Lodwick
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Junior Band Organized in Elgin Under Edw P Anderson
Edw P Anderson spearheaded Elgin's junior band effort sending 45 invitations. At a Monday meeting at the town hall 87 youths joined, forming an organization to begin practices the following Monday. Community support urged for the new civic group.
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Elgin
Edw. P. Anderson
Anderson
License refunds sent by state for early auto taxes
Do not apply to county treasurer for refunds as the state motor vehicle department holds records and will mail checks directly to owners. No application is needed, but expect delays up to a month. Mrs Amil Snyder of Elgin bedridden for two weeks, improving then worsening. Mr and Mrs John Falk were dinner guests in the Allen Habeger home.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
Amil Snyder
Elgin
John Falk
Allen Habeger
Lee
State Auditor's Office
Elgin Iowa to Hold Feb 26 Caucus for City Offices
A caucus of Elgin's qualified electors is called for Monday evening February 26 at Elgin Town Hall. The meeting will nominate candidates for mayor, five councilmen, treasurer, assessor, park commissioner, and select the town committee. Other business to be transacted. Evans, Chairman.
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Elgin
Iowa
Elgin Town Hall
Capper Hatchery Begins Egg Collection and Chick Shipments
On Saturday February 10 the Capper Hatchery started taking eggs and in three weeks baby chicks will begin journeys to distant states as the firm ships to nearly every state. Early hatches head south while Corn Belt raisers with heated houses buy early to hit the summer broiler market. Capper again expands capacity to produce 75,000 chicks each week.
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Capper
Union
Corn Belt
Fire at Aplington church destroys organ and pianos
Mrs. Hans Keiser relays news from Elgin about Aplington where the Baptist church burned last week. The fire reportedly started from faulty wiring, consuming the organ, two pianos, and all song books. C L Huisinga was hurt Saturday while on a ladder but X rays show no broken bones.
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Hans Keiser
Aplington
L. Huisinga
Elgin
Huisinga
Baptist Church of
Elgin Study Club Met On Tuesday Evening
The Ladies' Study Club met at Mrs. C. B. Schori's home with fourteen members present. Adelia Torkelyen presented two pictures The Night Watch and Mona Lisa while Frieda Crider gave a book review The Age of Innocence. Mrs. S. W. Rubyer visited from Randalia to see her mother Mrs. C. Theo, Schmid, who has been poorly and suffering nosebleeds.
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Ladies’ Study Club
C. B. Schori
Night Watch
Adelia Torkelyen
Frieda Crider
Masquerade Draws Large Crowd at Elgin Opera House
Wm. F. Miller's annual masquerade at Elgin's opera house drew a big audience with few masks. Prizes went to Uncle Sam for Gent's best and Miss N. R. A. for Ladies' best, with several runners-up. Bor Kinnemat's orchestra provided music for dancing.
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Wm. F. Miller
Elgin Opera House
Gent
Uncle Sam
Chas
Whitney
Elgin
D. C. Dean
Miss Liblerty
Roy Steele
Nigger Sammy
Geo
Falk
Jiggs
Thos
Flanagan
Wadena
Mae West
Nella Capper
Apple Annie
H. W. Falk
Bor Kinnemat
Olson Erickson Teolina Olson Wadena John Erickson wed
Teolina Olson daughter of Christina Olson north of Elgin and John Erickson of Wadena were married October 21 at the Lutheran parsonage in Galena Illinois by Rev Pagel. They announced the wedding recently and have been receiving many congratulations from friends. Mrs Erickson has taught for twelve years and is known locally. Mr Erickson is a farmer who managed the Jacobin estate near Gunder.
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Teolina Olson
Christina Olson
North of Elgin
John Erickson
Wadena
Galena
Illinois
Pagel
Viola Olson
St. Olaf
Carl Schmidt
Forreston
Erickson
Fourth District Legion Meeting Held in Oelwein
L B. Carter Elmer Hoag Wm. F. Miller R A Crider H W Falk and Walter Kohls attended the Fourth District Legion meeting in Oelwein Monday. Round table discussions occurred in the afternoon under district directors. A banquet at Mealey Hotel featured talks by Leo Custer R J Laird and Frank Miles. Geo Falk joined from Des Moines and returned with the Elgin delegation.
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L. B. Carter
Elmer Hoag
Wm. F. Miller
R. A. Crider
H. W. Falk
Walter Kohls
Oelwe
Legion of the Fourth District
Mealey Hotel
Leo Custer
R. J. Laird
Frank Miles
Geo. Falk
Oelwein
Des Moines
Elgin
Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Town Housing Changes
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a February 21 gathering at Mrs. Elmer Hoag's home with Mrs. Earl Kiple assisting. Howard Shaffer couple move into rooms above Feller's hardware, after occupying half of Bauman House previously. Mrs. Hans Keiser recovers from flu though Mr. Keiser will stay in bed for two more weeks per doctor. The quote about happiness appears as a closing proverb.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elmer Hoag
Earl Kiple
Howard Shaffer
Feller
Bauman Khouse
Hans Keiser
Mr. Keiser
Klingman Family Letters From Sunny California Visit
A reader notes Edward Soldie Klingman and family enjoying California with Ed and Mrs. Klingman, visiting son Fay Klingman in Santa Ana at 609 East First Street. They plan Iowa Picnic on February 24 and hope to meet Fred Hanson of Los Angeles and other Iowa friends. The note recalls visits in Long Beach and South Pasadena and says the Klingmans will return to Elgin in a few weeks.
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Berg
Edward “Soldie’ Klingman
California
Ed Klingman
Fay Klingman
East First Street
Santa Ana
Eddie
Iowa
Fred Hanson
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Calif
Lena Meyer
A. Zangger
Fred Kohler
Mr. Shafer
Rudy Yunker
John Bowers
South Pasadena
Church of Youth Program at M E church Sunday
Public invited to Church of Youth meeting at M E church Sunday evening February 15 at 8 o clock. Committee Elizabeth Foxwell Dorothy Olson and Harold Wiebel arranged the program including orchestra selections opening hymn scripture reading Leo Rothlisberger.
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Church of Youth
M. EB
Elizabeth Foxwell
Dorothy Olson
Harold Weibel
Leo Rothlisber
King Palmer Seeks Congressional Nomination
King Palmer of West Union announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress from the Fourth District after a meeting with party leaders in Des Moines. Palmer, a longtime Republican activist, is described as a progressive candidate who could face a spirited campaign against Biermann in the fall.
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King Palmer
West Union
Des Moines
Palmer
Fayette County
Christ Boy Confined To Home After Illness
Jimmie Christ the son of Mr and Mrs C C Christ fell ill Saturday and remained at home for several days as treatment and recovery proceeded.
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Jimmie Christ
C. C. Christ
Mixed program by M E Ladies' Aid at Elgin opera house
The third division of the M E Ladies' Aid presents a February 16 program at 8 PM in the Elgin opera house with admission 15 and 10 cents. Master of Ceremonies Joe Becker. Little Tots Band Jolly School led by Hilda Meyer. Nella Capper vocal solo. Suds and Dads Mandy and Sam. Lawrence Knudtson solo. Humorous sketch by Dorothy Olson. Four Trumpeters Jorgenson Anderson Mosby Thoma. Eva Mae Frieden reading. Pat Langsdale vocal with banjo. One Act Play Lolita Blake Marian Halvergen Phyllis Lubke. Grand Finale Little German Band.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Elgin Opera House
Joe Becker
Little Tots
Jolly School
Hilda Meyer
Nella Capper Suds
Mandy
Sam
Lawrence Knudtson
Dorothy Olson
Jorgenson
Anderson, Mosby
Thoma Reading
Eva Mae Frieden
Pat Langsdale
Lolita Blake
Marian Halvergen
Phyllis Lubke
Becker found guilty of reckless driving in Oran crash
C Becker of Oelwein was found guilty by a district court jury last Friday on a reckless driving charge. The verdict followed a brief deliberation after the state alleged excessive speed caused a wagon load of corn to be struck on highway No 10 near Oran. The case, first tried over a year ago, had a mistrial when County Attorney M M Cooney fell ill. Becker granted 30 days to file motions and exceptions. Cooney prosecuted. W H Antes and Sager and Sweet defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. €. Becker
Oelwein
Becker
Oran
District Court
M. M. Cooney
M. Im. Cooney
W. H. Antes and Sager & Sweet
County Board to Study Geography Textbooks
The County Board of Education met at the office of County Superintendent L. G. Meyer with all members present. The board authorized its textbook committee to investigate geography texts for future use and to report findings at the next meeting. West Union man arrested for intoxication and jailed awaiting preliminary hearing before the Justice of the Peace.
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Board of Education
County Board of Education
L. G. Meyer
Bob Ward
West Union
H. J. Neheing
Fayette County
Justice of the Peace
Deputy Sheriff Leads Bootlegging Raid Arrest in Maynard
County authorities conducted a raid last Sunday evening resulting in the arrest of Ward Masters of Maynard on bootlegging charges. Deputy Sheriff A. J. Kutschat made the arrest. A considerable quantity of liquor was confiscated. Masters appeared for a hearing Tuesday morning in Justice Court.
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Ward Masters
Maynard
A. J. Kutschat
Masters
Justice Court
Fayette County Attorney Candidate Announces Primary Bid
A candidate for Fayette County Attorney announces seeking the Republican nomination in the June 1934 primary. Mrs. F. C. Muehlethaler remains bedbound with a mild flu since Saturday. Mrs. Frieda Etter also ill with the flu. John Jr. Falk spent the weekend with friends in Ottumwa.
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Fayette County
F. C. Muehlethaler
Frieda Etter
John Jr. Falk
Ottumwa
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U. S. Capitol
St. John’s Church
Lafaytte
Gaston
Harding
James Madison
United States
Mark Hanna
Iowa Press Assn
ENS
N. W. Evans
Capper Hatchery
Aplington Church Burns
C. L. Huisinga Hurt
Elgin Study Club
S. W. Rubyer
Randslia
Olson—Erickson
Fourth Dist. Legion
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Klingman
Geraldine Kohler
Marie Schupbach
Rothlisberger Offertory
Rose Reitz
Elmer Meyer
A. M. Weibel
Snyder
Lester Alcorn
Nehring
Alcorn
Quinn Billiard Hall
John T. Riley
L. H. Sanford, Oelwein
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