Elgin State Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
Elgin State Bank held its annual meeting Monday with 148 shares in person and 3 by proxy, over two thirds representation. Max Thoma was named chairman and B. J. Baumgartner secretary. officers and directors were re elected and the trust fund plan discussed with payout expectations to reduce obligations and possibly liquidate the fund completely over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Bundue
Max Thoma
J. Baumgartner
Biiden
F. E. Errchert
Thusberger
Ern Schori
En Schori
Samuel Mosby
W. F. Kohler
Asst
Edna Hunsberger
Teller
Enrollment Increases at Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University sees rising enrollment as the second semester begins with registration on January 23. New applicants fill the registrar's office and Liberal Arts college enrollment hits a long‑standing high, aided by added business administration and physical education courses and strong graduate placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Torkelsons Partition Showroom and Office Project
Torkelsons are dividing their combined implement shop and garage to create a front showroom and office that will also house the repairs department. The front room will be redecorated soon. The changes, planned for over a year, aim to provide a convenient and more attractive business office space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson Bros
Torkelsons
Fayette County Legion Meeting at Waucoma
Fayette Co. Legionnaires will hold a stag meeting at Waucoma on Tuesday January 23. This is an all county gathering and good attendance is desired.
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Fayette Co. Legionnaires
Waucoma
Weekend Snowbound Brings Suburbs to Standstill in Elgin
A two day snowstorm blanketed Elgin over the weekend. Snow began Saturday morning and persisted into Sunday afternoon. Strong winds filled deep road cuts, leaving country roads impassable by Sunday night. Plows ran repeatedly to keep main routes open as temperatures stayed 12 to 18 above zero, aiding snow removal efforts.
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Elgin
Capper's Hatchery Prepares for Hatching Season
Capper owner Chas Capper returns from vacation and starts preparations for the hatching season. Men address envelopes for the first mailing and a firm opening date is not yet set. Last year the season began in late January with chicks shipped February 14. Capper operates three plants downtown, at the poultry farm, and a new unit in the Schori building in West Elgin.
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Chas, Capper
Capper
Schori
West Elgin
Gar Seenina Io
NYA Youths Feed Birds and Game in Snowstorm
Nine young men working on Elgin and Clermont NYA projects were sent out Monday to feed birds and game. They will be dispatched at regular intervals to check up and distribute more feed as necessary. The trip covered most of Clermont and Pleasant Valley townships with local Wildlife Preservation League units aiding the effort amid the first snowstorm.
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Elgin
Clermont Nya
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Wildlife Preservation League
Power Farming Demonstration at Torkelsons Today
Power Farming event at Torkelson Bros Elgin today features demonstrations of 1940 equipment, movie showcases, and other entertaining topics with a free lunch. Company officials attend to assist in the display and invite the farming public to attend as guests.
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Torkelson
Torkelson Bros
Elgin
Annual Drive for Funds to Fight Infantile Paralysis
Local chairmen C. J. Robinson Elgin Geo P. Rounds Clermont and A. C. Cline Wadena lead the yearly effort to raise funds to combat infantile paralysis. The drive runs January 15 to January 30 with half staying in the county for local work and half going to the national foundation. E. T. Alcorn West Union acts as county chairman. Buy or sell, twice as well, with Want Ads.
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C. J. Robinson
Elgin
Geo. P. Rounds
Clermont
A. C. Cline
Wadena
National Foundation
E. T. Alcorn
West Union
Wedding Showers Ahead for Ethel Luchsinger and Ted Neumann
Mrs. John Luchsinger and Mrs. Jacob Hoover hosted a pre nuptial shower for Ethel Luchsinger, soon to wed Ted Neumann. A Friday ceremony at the Luchsingers home will be followed by a dinner. A second shower and dance at Elgin opera house tops upcoming events.
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John Luchsinger
Jacob Hoover
Ethel Luchsinger
Ted Neumann
Peter Luchsinger
Elgin Opera House
Echo
O E S Install 1940 Officers At Regular Meeting
On Wednesday January 10 the Order of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting in the Masonic hall and installed officers for 1940. Mrs. Arthur Herrling was installing officer with Mrs. Max Thoma as chaplain and Mrs. Leo Schori as marshal. The Worthy Matron Mrs. G. J. Mosby thanked members for their cooperation before the new officers entered and performed a musical tribute. New officers include Brackin associate matron A M Weibel associate patron Mrs. R W Muehrenthaler secretary Nelle Schori treasurer FE Wolf conductress Elizabeth McMillan associate conductress S W Kuster chaplain Geraldine Schori marshal L F Klingman organist W C Palb Adah F D Welch Ruth Lyle Light Esther Ethel Kohler Martha Arthur Yearous Electa Ern Bauder warder C B Sehori sentinel.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Arthur Herrling
Max Thoma
Leo Schori
G. J. Mosby
Mel Kohler
Ern Bauder
December Sales Show Considerable Increase
The December report of the Town Liquor Commission shows a substantial rise in sales from November. Store 173 at Elgin sold about $860.50 for roughly half a month, Postville gained around $300, and West Union rose nearly $500 from the prior month. Most stores in the area reported higher holiday month volumes.
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Town Liquor Commission
Elgin
Postville
West Union
Snow Removal Efforts Aid Town Streets Cleanup
Town authorities secured extra help Monday and cleared snowbanks along sidewalks in the west and downtown business sections. Parking at the curb remained difficult as streets are narrow. Snow in the street center was left to protect water mains from freezing.
Chimney Fire at Gilson Home Prompt Firefighters Call
Tuesday morning at 7 30 the fire siren summoned Gilson home volunteers to a chimney fire threatening damage. Firemen arrived quickly and contained the blaze with little damage before returning to their posts. Call No 20 for news items.
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Donald Gilson
Birds and Game Need Attention in Iowa Conservation Effort
State officials warn the critical winter period has arrived as five to twelve inches of snow cover the state. Conservation officers urge sportsmen farmers and others to provide food and shelter for wildlife using corn cane waste grains and screenings and to clear snow and add cover. Local officers Ern Holzer Grant Dawson H B Greentey and Geo Rounds coordinate winter feeding and shelter programs and request reports of birds or animals in need of attention.
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State ‘Conservation Commission
Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Ern Holzer
Grant Dawson
Elgin
H. B.greentey
Geo
Rounds
Cleremont
Alumni Questionnaires Return Slowly at Elgin High
Robert Kohler oversees revamping Elgin high alumni records as questionnaires come back slowly. NYA sent 500 blanks, fewer than 100 returned so far. Missing addresses hinder responses, members who did not receive blanks should request one.
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Robert Kohler
Elgin High School
Community members mark golden anniversary and reunion plans
The 1850 cohort reaches 1940 as the 50th anniversary. About 550 total members with 50 having unknown addresses. Some first class residents plan a reunion during homecoming this summer while about half favor reorganization and a lively reunion in 194.
Mail Carriers Deliver Through Storm In Elgin Area
Elgin rural mail carriers say they served all patrons Monday and Tuesday despite blocked roads. They hired extra help to carry parts of routes on foot and a few traveled by skis. Farm patrons at home benefited from this service.
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Elgin
Wenger Files Action Against Stock Buyer
The Decorah Journal reports that Harry Wenger of West Union has filed an action against N. & Brown of Ossian, stock buyer, charging that Brown disposed of 44 pigs and 18 hogs worth $846.08 and had not settled with him. Brown reportedly went to Milwaukee with three carloads of livestock a week ago Monday and has not been heard of. Authorities are looking for him. Patronize Echo advertisers and gave money.
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The
Decorah Journal
Harry Wenger
West Union
N. &. Brown
Ossian
Brown
Milwaukee
Capper Appointed to Elgin Town Council
The Elgin town council returns to five members as C J Harrington administers the oath to Chas Capper. Capper was named while on vacation and has just returned, succeeding H W Falk who resigned about two months ago.
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Elgin Town
C. J. Harrington
Chas, Capper
Mr. Capper
H. W. Falk
Many Democrats Attend Jackson Day Dinner
Fayette County Fair association officers J C Probert president L L Bloomfield vice president and Ed Bader secretary were dinner guests at the Fayette county newspapers January meeting at the Rex hotel West Union last Friday One committee member C W Grimes missed due to illness The group discussed tentative plans for a newspaper men’s day at the fair this fall in support of the proposal.
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J. C. Probert
L L. Bloomfield
Ed Bader
Fayette County
Farmers Dig Out As Snow Disrupts Roads But Stores Stay Busy
Business was brisk Saturday as Elgin streets were packed with cars despite farmers being out to work. Monday and Tuesday were slower due to blocked side roads and lingering snow, yet shoppers still reported solid activity overall.
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Elgin
Postal Receipts Triple in Past Ten Years at Elgin
Elgin post office postage receipts have tripled over the last decade. 1930 receipts were about 5,059 dollars while 1939 totals reached about 15,446 dollars. The rise stems from Capper's Hatchery mailings, with classification rules requiring near 9,500 dollars in yearly sales for second class status.
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Elgin Post Office
Capper
Elgin
No School Monday After Country Transport Issue
Superintendent Robinson and the school board announced on Sunday that weather and travel conditions made attendance impossible for country students, suspending classes for the day. School resumed on Tuesday at the normal start time.
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Supt. Robinson
Hofer Baby Died Sunday in Elgin Cemetery
The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hofer died Sunday evening and burial was made in the Elgin cemetery Tuesday. He was born on Saturday. Brief services were held at the cemetery by Rev. Paul Zoschke of the Elgin Baptist church. This was the first son born to Mr. and Mrs. Hofer. They have a family of four daughters, who with their parents mourn the death of their brother and son.
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Clarence Hofer
Elgin Cemetery
Paul Zoschke
Elgin Baptist Church
Cold Spell Brings Record Subzero Morning Temperatures
Thermometers fell to ten below zero yesterday morning with no sign of moderation by noon as the weather remained around sixty seven degrees below zero in the local area.
Iowa Democrats Hear Roosevelts Third Term Talk Dinner
A Des Moines rally of about 1,200 Iowa Democrats fueled rumors on Roosevelt’s possible third term and a gubernatorial bid by John K. Valentine. Speculation also touched Senator Edward Breen, Ex-Governor Kraschel, and party strategy for liberal policy preservation.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Roosevelt
United States
John K. Valentine
State House
White House
Valentine
Edward Breen
Nelson G. Kragchel
Breen
Clyde L. Herring
Valentine Breen
Kraschel
Nels
Henry Wallace
Democratic Party
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