16 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
1
Kathryn J Strauch is listed as local editor for Elgin Fayetts County Iowa in this newspaper notice. The item notes postal classification and mailing details indicating second class mail status. The notice preserves the editor’s name and local office within a regional Iowa context.
A Parkerburg Eclipse editorial argues against the Townsend plan citing that it would remove work incentives for youth and rely on public funds for old age. It endorses gradual old age security reform with higher taxes and praises national security legislation as a step forward.
The consumers' council claims women sit more now, causing hip spread. It cites a 11-2 inch increase over fifteen years and jokes about a possible federal investigation and Supreme Court ruling.
Walter Lippmann urged moderates to hold extremists in check and liquidate excesses to preserve gains. He warned against New Dealers insisting on saving all reforms or the old guard destroying them. The piece also notes a harsh caricature of a “hag” and reports the Eldorado State Bank building sale to Leonard Pape for $650 with two bidders.
Post reports a cemetery fund balance of 210.66 dollars and a district event in Cedar Township. Fraternal lodges and chapters such as Silverleaf Lodge A F and A M Highland Cedar Camp M W A Unity Chapter R A M and I O O F are listed with elected officers and members. Local social events include birthdays, dances with World's orchestra, and whist evenings. A minor accident involving Donald Dean is noted, plus records of a snowstorm and a historic Otter Creek mill demolition and repurposing.
Mr and Mrs W R Blake were in an auto collision on highway 11 near the turn after passing under a viaduct. They traveled with Mrs F H Morgan of Manchester who had visited. L H De Grow of Hazelton, driving too fast, could not miss the Blake car as it slowed to straighten. Both vehicles were damaged and Mrs Blake sustained a knee injury.
The German Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Eldorado reports a strong year with $9,261,076 in risks in force. Founded fifty years ago, the society shows its largest single-year gain to date in 1985 and has more than doubled its insured amount over the past decade.
A car driven by L. A. Grimes of West Union was hit on the highway north of Fayette near the Thos. Kerg place Tuesday evening by a vehicle driven by a Waterloo bakery employee who was following Grimes in an unfamiliar truck. The cause of the crash is unknown. Fayette Leader.
C L Williams formerly a fireman in Oelwein sues Central States Electric Company for 10000 claiming permanent poisoning and disability from defective ventilation in the furnace room. Clayton county supervisors at their Jan 2 meeting made no changes in appointive offices with F L McCreary still hospital superintendent, H L Schulte steward, D E Hoover county engineer, Ray Cousins county garage mechanic, and Kenneth McLane courthouse janitor.
The January Fayette county district court docket shows an order by three judges appointing L. TL. Fisk deputy clerk of courts as referee in probate. He will examine all guardianship and estate accounts, report to the court, and recommend actions. Appointment effective January 1. Union.
Guttenberg located on the Mississippi has provided an artificial skating rink to keep skaters safe on the water’s edge. The project shows the town’s commitment to local recreation and winter safety.
An elderly woman, treasurer of a local ladies aid society, deposited funds at a bank. A hearing impaired teller misheard “aid money” as “More money,” prompting a mistaken compliment about the organization’s progress. The tale varies in retellings, but centers on the funny miscommunication.
Strawberry Paint recently completed a 490 foot well that delivers about 100 gallons of water per minute without lowering the water level.
Three judges of the 13th judicial district agree to reopen court sessions with the bailiff's gavel, a practice dropped recently. A search failed to locate the original gavel, replaced by a substitute for Tuesday’s opening. If the missing gavel is not found, a new one will be ordered as other counties adopt the method to add dignity to proceedings.
Strawberry Point will house a new state lime store, the fourth in Clayton County, joining McGregor Guttenberg and Elkader in regional coverage. The expansion signals growth in county retail services and broader access to citrus goods for residents.
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