Jury Verdict and Local Court Proceedings Overview
The report details a March contract mileage case at Primary No. 18 near Want Union at the west end Hindbreth. It lists jurors led by foreman Fred Reichert and notes Henderson received 30 days to file a motion for new trial. A Hawkeye area crowd watched into the small hours as the verdict arrived. Harrison Wilcox was arrested near Eldorado for intoxication, pleaded guilty in justice court, paid fines, and was released.
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Want
Union
Ite
Henderson
Fred Reichert
Elgin
Foreman
George Koester
Dover
Harry EB
Frits
West Union
Margaret Roberts
Cdlwain
Irene Kiple
Vern Boyer
James Jacobeon
Dorothy Schwestka
Ben H. Kaennen
St. Lucas
H. PF. Griebenow
Clermont
H. Bremdt
Pansy Aabach
Oelwein
Hawkeye
Harrison Wilcox
Jaws
Eldorado
Largest Rural 100 Percent Dental School in Iowa
Fayette county boasts St. Lucas as the states largest rural 100 percent dental school with 51 pupils taught by M. Miranda. County Superintendent L G Meyer reports a letter from Iowa City’s Dental Bureau of Hygiene confirming the school’s status.
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L. G. Meyer
Dental Bureau of Hygiene of
Iowa City
St. Lucas
Iowa
Fayette’ County
M. Miranda
The ce Party and the Ruby Scooddi Tale
A fragmented OCR note references a party and a child named Little Mabel in a scene tied to Ponte sonore. The text is garbled but preserves implied social activities and a domestic tone.
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The
Ruby Scooddi
Mabel
Ponte Sonore
Meeting on Nutrition Education at Alton Madberry Home
In a Monday evening gathering with fifty two participants, the third follow up meeting of Third Year Nutrition was held at the Alton Madberry home. Mrs W S Rothiisberger led a lesson on Feeding the Silk to twelve attendees from districts No 1 and 2. Before supper, three trays showed diet types liquid semi solid and costly ven tages. The next follow up will be at Mrs Harold Strongs home in the near future. In a separate note a defendant's jail sentence stands after failing to comply with a Feb 22 court order and Leon R Layton represented the defendant. Breckner Assisting Co Superintendent N J Breckner helps correct eighth grade papers. 2,000 papers remain to be graded.
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Harold Strong
County School Masters' Club Met at West Union
The Fayette County School Masters' Club met at West Union last Wednesday evening with a 6:30 dinner. A collective buying committee was appointed by vice-president Mr. Jones to purchase and supply needed school items not available locally, saving money. Members include J. H. Cline, L. E. Bennington, O. Darrow, L. P. Lowenberg, and L. G. Meyer. The club advances a County Play Day with May 21 recommended for arrangements.
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Fayette County
West Union
Jones
J. H. Cline
L. E. Bennington
Darrow
L. P. Lowenberg
L. G. Meyer
Peppy Iowa Butter Makers Meet At Elgin
Unit No 1 of the Iowa Butter makers Association held a lively monthly meeting in Elgin drawing nearly seventy attendees. P J Nordahl Monona won the butter contest with 94 points while Nels Larson Decorah placed second at 98.5. Larson also won the men’s judging contest with Ben Gulsvig Luana second. Women’s contest saw Mrs Ed Riser Postville first, with Mrs Hangartner Clermont and Mrs Larson Decorah tied for third. After talks and a dinner at the M B church parlor the Little German Band of Waterloo provided music for a later dance at the opera house.
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Iowa Buttermekers! Association
Elgin
Moon
P. J. ‘Nordahl
Monona
Nels,Larson
Decorah
Larson
Ben Gulevig
Luana
Ed Riser
Postville
H. T. Hangartner
Clermont
Gulsvig
Sives
Aid Society
J.J. Bnyder
Waterloo
Town Caucus Reminder Sparks City Meeting
A town caucus is scheduled for Friday evening at the town hall. Residents are urged to attend at B o'clock to discuss placing an entire city bucket and address questions lingering from last Friday’s gathering.
Study Club Meeting Scheduled for March 1 at Torkelson Home
The Elgin Study Club will gather Tuesday evening March 1 at Mrs C C Torkelson's home. Program includes Music Roll Call Quotations February's Big Five Ida Thoma Story Closing Chapter Marie Carter Current Events and the annual dinner for the husband was canceled due to illness.
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Elgin Study
Mra. C. C
Elgin Masons Invited by Clermont Lodge Tonight
The Clermont Masonic Lodge invites Silverleaf Lodge of Elgin to perform third degree work tonight. Last week Elgin sent few due to illness. this time a larger delegation plans to attend and many have already arranged to go.
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Clermont
H. J. Nehring Announces Sheriff Candidacy
H J Nehring declares candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. He is described as industrious, morally clean, and a capable officer with proven efficiency and courage. His personal popularity suggests strong nomination prospects in Argo Gazette coverage.
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H J. Nehring
Mr. Nehring
Argo- Gazette
Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association Meeting Planned
The Elgin Ladies' Cemetery Association will meet next Wednesday evening March 2 at Mrs John Fath's home. All members are urged to attend.
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Elgin Ladies’ Cemetery Association
John Fath
Taxing oleomargarine spreads through states and Iowa
The article notes states led by Iowa impose taxes and licenses on oleomargarine, with Wisconsin adopting a new six cent per pound tax and a $25 retailer license. National efforts would raise the national tax and bar shipments into taxed states. Iowa also bans colored oleomargarine and its use in state institutions, reducing consumption and boosting butter use.
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Towa
Wisconsin
Tows
Shaw candidate for county attorney backs economy and law
E B Shaw of Oelwein aims for county attorney post, subject to Republican primaries. Resident since birth in West Union, he has practiced law locally since 1920, taught school, and joined Cedar Rapids and Oelwein high schools. Campaign pledges economy and strict enforcement of law.
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E. B. Shaw
Gelewin
Echo
Shaw
West Union
Fayette County
Ames
Colt
Law Society
Supreme Court
Farm sales show improved prices at Probert and Torkelson auctions
Farmers report stronger demand in recent weeks with prices rising. Attendees at the Probert sale near Wadena noted it was among the best of the season due to high quality stock. The preceding Wm. Torkelson sale also sold well with good prices overall.
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Probert
Wadena
County Auxiliary to Entertain Veterans Basketball Standings
The Fayette county basketball tournament at U S A Gymnasium crowned Stanley champion with a 20 to 10 final over Fayette after earlier 18 to 14 over Elgin and 24 to 11 over Belwein. Elgin and Clermont exited in round two. full round results show Elgin 31 Hawkeye 22, Clermont 24 Winicoma 19, Randalia 24 Oran 17.
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Stanley
Fayette County
U. S. A. Gymnasium
Elgin
Belwein
Fayette
Clermont
Stanley-Elgin
Oelwein-Clermont
Hawkeye
Winicoma
Randalia
Oran
Maynard
Arlington
Oelwein
West Union
Maynard al Payette
Randalis
Payette
Consolation Oelwein
Citizens Caucus To Be Held Friday In Elgin Iowa
A caucus of the qualified electors of the Incorporated Town of Elgin Iowa is called to convene at the Elgin Town Hall on Friday evening February 26 at 8 00 o clock. Election to be held Monday March 26 1982 One Mayor Five Councilmen One Treasurer One Assessor One Park Commission Also for transsection other business may regular before said caucus. W Evans W C Falk Samuel Mosby Town Committee The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting February 17 at the home of Mrs C C Torkelson with Mrs Elmer Hoag assistant hostess. A guest County Chairman Mrs Helen Kaselanil of Clinton gave a talk and congratulated Elgin unit on national citation for 1982. She spoke of a Fayette county party for veterans in the hospital Independence March 16. Our unit planned to send items to the Knoxville hospital. Pub Chairman.
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Elgin
Towa
Elgin Town Hall
Montereal
American Legion Auxiliary
C. C. Torkelson
Elmer Hoag
Helen Kaselanil
Clermont
Fayette County
American Legion
Independence
Kneeland
Harry Wenger
Vernon
Washington
Knoxville
Are You Moving Echoes Address Change Request
Community notice urges readers to notify promptly of any address change to keep the mailing list accurate. Echo asks cooperation as many relocate during this period and stresses updating new locations with the publication.
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The
Echo
Bank Waivers Adopted in Maynard Plan Spreads
The Maynard bank joins eight of twelve Fayette County banks in adopting a deposit waiver plan already in force. The move impacts depositors who faced earlier restrictions and signals broader county adoption.
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Maynard
Fayette County
Cash basis start date for Torkelson Broz in Eigin Iowa
Notice announces that Torkelson Broz of Eigin Iowa will operate on a cash basis starting March 1 1982 with no credit accounts. The change reflects adjusted business conditions and reduced profit margins on cash transactions for H C Farm Implements and Chrysler and Plymouth cars.
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Torkelson Broz
Eigin
Iowa
H. C
Farm Implements
Chrysler
Plymouth
Two Tickets Suggested for Elgin Town Offices
More than one party or slate could appear in Elgin for town offices this year to give voters choice. A second caucus or petitioned ticket could follow, and the community is urged to keep the contest friendly while aiming to spur interest in local affairs.
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Elgin
Market Day Sale Set for February 27 at Falb Barn
W. H. Falb schedules the first Market Day Sale of the season for Saturday February 27 at one o'clock at the Falb barn. The auction includes horses mules cattle sheep hogs Shickena machinery and household goods among the offerings on the bill.
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Hh. W. Falb
Falb
Fairfield Ilyria Township Training School Held
Ladies from Fairfield and Ilyria townships gathered to discuss road conditions and nutrition. Miss Geraldine Brainard led a Food Preparation for Good Nutrition lesson, photographs captured local leaders, and a two course meal was served. Attendees included Mrs Harold Strong and several other residents. next session set for March 18 at Mrs Geo Hetzel’s Arlington home.
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Fairfield
Ilyria
Geraldine Brainard
Illyria
Harold Strong
W. 8. Rothisberger
Albert Dennler
Mia
Will Frey
Kathryn Tschantz
Marie Gehring
Viola Foxwell
Wescott and Winks Sell Two Carloads of Feathers
Wescott and Winks shipped two carloads of feathers to a Chicago buyer early this week. Feathers were gathered before holidays as duck chicken and goose plumes were processed at the local plant. Demand has waned as manufacturers overfilled, leaving no quotation offered by suppliers. L P Winks notes the sale came as a surprise to the firm.
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Wescott & Winka
Chicago
L. P. Winks
Gazette
Sumner Gazette
Iowa Gasoline Tax Brings In Over $818k In January
Iowa state tax figures show gasoline receipts of 818,648 for January, an increase of 13,500 over January 1931. State Treasurer Ray Johnson reported the distribution allocates 421,216 to primary roads, 300,000 to secondary roads, and 92,492 to refund and administration.
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Ray Johnson
Annual Boving Bee Ends March First Run
Town activity hints at March first move day as Asa urges movers to finish hauling. Residents anticipate a busy period with farm machinery and household goods being relocated, aiming to avoid trade at home among friends.
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Asa
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Hindbreth
Gialty M.Y Benedtion
Bank i
Lee Irvine
Wert Union
Leon R. Layton
Esucus
Study Club
Elgin Masons
Clermont Lodge
H. J. Nehring
Postville Hospital Clinic
Bhaw
County Auxiliary
FSB
Park Commission
N. W. Evans
W. C. Falk
Samuel Mosby
Local ‘Society
Wescott & Winks
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