This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
5
Washington News by Cong Biermann surveys early session steps with committee organization and party balance, notes the Nye committee debates, and details Roosevelt family influence on American politics. It cites the Independent Offices Appropriation bill and the ongoing cross party maneuvering shaping early policy.
Fayette county grand jury charged Mrs. Ellen DeLong with the murder of her husband at their farm home near Maynard on December 90. Bail set at 25000. She pledged plea by Monday with Atty. E. R. O'Brien of Oelwein likely to defend. former county attorney M. M. Cooney assisting prosecutor Traeger.
Harry J. Humphrey longtime Democrat supervisor for the county died at his Arlington area home from heart trouble last Wednesday after illness following a board meeting in West Union. He was 50, elected to the board in 1932 and served three terms. Funeral services were held in Arlington last Friday with county offices closing until 2:30 PM.
Mayor Becker urges parents to have children avoid coasting down Creamery Hill citing safety concerns after recent incidents. He stresses using safe areas away from traffic to prevent accidents and protect neighborhood youngsters.
Ice laborers paused Monday as frigid conditions kept packs from forming. Local packing remains a private, noncommercial effort with several households prepping for summer use. Current ice runs about 14 inches thick and of good quality.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday January 25 at Monona with Clayton Lodge as host. Brother Realff Otteson of Davenport, a noted fraternal speaker, will deliver the address. All members are urged to attend and enjoy fellowship.
The Fayette county grand jury completed its work last Friday afternoon and handed its report to Judge W. L. Eichenhorf who excised them until the next term but subject to call if necessary. The jury finished routine matters in about two days and then took up the De Long investigation occupying most of last week. Ern Holzer of Elgin is a member of the 1935 grand jury.
Two men Fred Gerner of Rockford and John Hauff of Chicago were arrested after a three county gun battle in Illinois last week and confessed to breaking into Clayton county courthouse to crack the treasurer's safe. Three men died in the Illinois shootout. Kathryn Strauch returned home Tuesday after visiting friends in Waterloo and Benson.
Elgin State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting despite bad weather with around two thirds represented. Max Thoma was named chairman and B J Baumgartner secretary. The report showed business gains over 1923 and improved bank stability thanks to deposit insurance. A seven member board was elected, with Ern Schori as president and Samuel Mosby and Thoma as vice presidents. Baumgartner was named cashier, W I Kohler assistant cashier, and Edna Hunsberger bookkeeper.
The Elgin Ladies' Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at Mrs. John Falk's home last Wednesday evening. Officers elected were Mrs. Max Thoma, president. Mrs. Franc DeSart, vice-president. Mrs. Tille Hanson, secretary. Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler, treasurer. and directors Mrs. Nelle Schori, Mrs. John Falk, Celia Lehman, Mrs. Lulu Schmid, and Mrs. F. R. Berg.
After nearly two weeks of tracing clues to the assailant of Mrs. Louise Bucher on January 12, authorities have found no definite evidence linking anyone to the crime. They will continue the investigation.
The Fayette county American Legion and Auxiliary held a joint meeting at the Fayette Legion hall on Tuesday evening. The program featured music by the Upper Iowa male quartet, a cornet solo, and novelty numbers. District and state Legion officers addressed the gathering. Mrs C O Torkelson returned home after a week caring for her ill sister, with a trained nurse now assisting. Mrs Josephine Moellerman handled household duties at the Torkelson home.
A state relief project representative touring Strawberry Point criticizes rural roads poor after frost and heavy rains. He notes lime rock deposits unusable for ages, advocates using relief labor to crush rock for all weather roads. Farmers urged to fund half and work locally, else public sentiment will rise.
Fred J Campbell a Republican farmer from near Hawk Eye was appointed Saturday to fill the Arlington board vacancy caused by Harry Humphrey’s death. Auditor J H Cline Clerk of Courts Phil Meskel and Recorder L A Grimes made the appointment under statute. News spread quickly as many would-be supervisors emerged countywide to push competing claims and speed the process to avoid further delays.
An inheritance tax of 163526.88 dollars was paid to Iowa by the estate of Dena B. Maytag of Newton, the largest since 1998 when the state treasurer opened the inheritance tax division. Taxable net value listed at 2450105.87 with bonds at 2424286.84, mostly county road issues.
Elgin thermometers recorded sixteen degrees below zero Monday as residents hunkered by home fires to stay warm. Traffic was light due to dangerous icy roads, while the wind shifted to the south and brought milder temperatures on Tuesday.
Elgin defeated Clermont 31 to 80 in a season opening game as Evans led with 14 points and Steele added 10, while Paulson topped Clermont with 17. Elgin's second team also beat Clermont 11 to 10.
An unusual roll call occurred as both House and Senate elected their presiding officers last Monday starting the session. Party caucuses before the session sparked a political clash over patronage for officers clerks and attaches. Leaders with Town politics experience guided the votes and several dozen young and old allies gained positions in the House and Senate.
After a high school game night the Elgin independent team defeated Clermont in overtime with a 22 to 20 score. The contest featured a tight finish and OT action sealing Elgin's win.
Echo notes inquiries about a Market Day sale in Elgin this winter or spring. If residents have stock, machinery, furniture, or other items, contact the Echo office to list them so a sale can be arranged. First sale would likely be mid February to avoid March moving time.
The Kohls sale drew a large crowd last Wednesday with brisk bidding. Horses sold up to 133 dollars, cows averaged about 40 dollars, corn brought 73 percent, and fodder ranged 60 to 54 cents per shawk. Despite drizzly weather, buyers stayed until all items sold as Mr Kohls and his son Elmer plan to move near Postville after purchasing a half interest in 18 complete equipment for a large farm.
Federal relief director EH Mulock reported Saturday that Iowa had 62,672 relief cases in December, up 5,907 from November. Total persons on relief rose by 24,845 to 256,036, with an average of just over four persons per case. Officials predict January will show a similar increase.
The Echo corrects last week s notice for the Masonic and O E S mixer. The event was mistakenly said to occur Wednesday February 6 but the correct date is Friday February 7. Please note the updated date.
The National Forest Reservation committee approved the purchase of 830000 acres of southern Iowa land for a national forest at an estimated cost of about 8006000 dollars. Announcement came from Ames on Monday night.
A curious coincidence appears in the General Assembly with seven members named Moore spelling their surname identically but harboring no kin relation. The list includes Moores from Benton, Harrison, Shelby, Taylor, Wayne, Woodbury counties in the House and Moore from Pottawattamie in the Senate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.