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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
3
A short postal notice states that the item is entered in the post office at Clermont Payette County Iowa as second class mail matter.
Readable fragments recount a Sunday school lesson on Jesus calming a storm and casting out a maniac, with emphasis on faith and Jesus power. The piece also covers local events: farm bureau meeting with talks on taxation and soil erosion, a car accident injuring several residents, American Legion Auxiliary activities, Clermont high school Fidac winners, and plans for Rev. Theobald's astronomy lecture with eclipse exhibits.
Local notes report move plans on the Henry Ostlin farm now vacant, the Hanson family set to occupy the Frank Leehy place, and Yéna Brecht in Holy Cross helping for Lorene’s wedding. Russell Grover and wife plan a stay in Waterville with Clarence Grover to aid maple sugaring. Dr Jerdee’s car vanished after a country call, later found used for a joy ride. Fayetta County American Legion posts met at West Union with strong attendance of over one hundred.
Transfers reported from W J Rogers abstract office include Clara Reinhart to Ellen Taxley in Elgin blocks. Mary Miller to Farmers Savings Bank Clermont for multiple blocks. J F Miller and associates to Grace Miller Simek and to Mary Haas with large acreages in Clermont. Bertha Yearous to C H Medberry and Albert Dennler for extensive parcels. multiple executors and heirs transferring lots and undivided interests in Clermont with values from 1,000s to 22,014 dollars.
A fragment warning parents to shield their son from blame by siding with him against a neighbor or schoolmate. It advises confronting the other parent, backing the child in disputes at school, and overpowering the teacher with loud interruptions to defend the boy’s supposed goodness.
The Albia News notes Democrats accuse Republicans of withholding credit for Democrats honesty and determination to carry out economy measures. They cite early salary and staff cuts and warn voters to judge Democrats by results, or face consequences.
A Sumner Gazette piece debates a dairy district that includes Black Hawk, Buchanan and Breiner confitiak. It criticizes a Democrat for familiar industry ties and a long government post at the dairy, sparking talk of new leadership and loyalty within party circles.
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