Washington Notes on Weather and Money Policy
A Special News Letter from the U S Capitol describes milder weather in Washington compared to Iowa, the city’s planned grandeur, and its parks. It reflects on President Roosevelt, the money question, and the belief that advisers will craft a lasting measure. Maryland liquor stores and fiscal debates are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
France
Republic
George
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Streas
S B
Candor
Maryland
Washington Papers
Washington Drug Store
Jim Poole to Speak at Elgin Saturday
The Elgin Community Club entertainment committee announces that Jim Poole of Chicago will speak Saturday evening January 27. Poole, a livestock marketing expert with a wide radio audience, will discuss marketing from Alaska to Europe, with no admission fee and seating advised to arrive early.
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Jim Poole
Elgin
Alaska
Argentina
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
Poole
Guy S. Whitford
Standard Livestock ‘Commission Company of
Chicago
Whitford
Fayette Gospel Team visit to Elgin Sunday evening
A gospel team from Upper Iowa University will perform in Elgin Sunday night January 28. The program begins at 8:00, featuring opening hymn scripture reading gospel team prayer and various musical numbers. Rev. Snyder leads the benediction with the orchestra providing accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Elgin
Res Gram
Grace Foxwell
Reitz
Marie Schupbach
Teader
Marian Halverson
Lawrence Knudtson
Ilyrin
Snyder
Elgin Mayor Warns Night Sprees. Deploys Officers
The mayor announces use of an extra deputy marshal and a secret service official to curb noisy night sprees and enforce ordinances in Elgin Iowa. He pledges thorough investigations and prosecutions to restore peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Xtra
Secret Service
A.M. Weibel
Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly in Marion Township
Andrew Cook a prominent farmer of Marion township died suddenly Tuesday evening January 23 around 10 o'clock after a two day illness from heart trouble. He was sixty five and survived by his widow and grown children. Funeral details had not yet been completed at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Cook
Marion Township
Fayette Odd Fellows Install Local Officers
Seven members of the Fayette lodge traveled to Elgin on Monday to conduct installation services for the Elgin lodge. Officers installed for the coming year were H. rp Kaudtaon N G, W Falk V G, Ray DeSart Secretary, and Hans Winkler Treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wenger of West Union were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge of
Fayette
Elgin
H. Rp, Kaudtaon
W. Falk
V. G
Ray DeSart
Hans Winkler
Harry Wenger
West Union
L. B. Carter
New Chevrolet On Display With Knee-Action Wheels
A 1934 Chevrolet preview promotes the new 80 horsepower Blue Streak engine and knee-action independent front suspension. The model emphasizes longer wheelbase, smoother ride, enhanced comfort, and improved exhaust and fuel systems. Fisher bodies offer No-Draft ventilation across closed types with roomier interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Megin
John Falb
Fisher Bodica
Fisher
Elgin Legion and Auxiliary hold Jan meeting at home
The American Legion Post 352 and Legion Auxiliary met January 17 at Mrs. Sheldon Boyle’s home with 11 members. They planned a Knoxville hospital party for January 26 with a $1.00 contribution and cake volunteered by Mrs. L B Carter. They discussed legislation, resolutions, essays, and a good American citizen contest for high schoolers in February, and spent the rest sewing carpet rags before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Elgin Post No. 352
Sheldon Boyle
Frank Greenley
M. J. Blockhus
Knoxville
L. B. Carter
H. W. Falk
Chicago
Janevin
Legionaire
F. W. Hughes
Russia
Hughes
Country School Program At 7 30 Saturday Evening
Thelma Every Hilda Meyer and Georgia Meyer lead a free program at 7 30 in the country schools with musical numbers and recitations. Finn Poole speaks at 8 after the pupils perform. Also notes Berg's sale and Herman Schupbach's release from West Union hospital after a hand infection.
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Thelma Every
Hilda Meyer
Georgia Meyer
Finn Poole
Berg
Herman Schupbach
West Union Hospital
Torkelzon Bros
Chevrolet 1984 Line Features NewYK Frame Design and Braking
The 1984 Chevrolet range emphasizes increased interior leg room and rear seat space. It carries the 1824 frame of the new YK type, offering twenty times greater torsional stiffness. Braking uses double articulated shoes with longer contact, improving uniform drum support and efficiency. The Starterator feature removes the starting button by integrating with the accelerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Sunday School Workers Conference Held in Elgin
Dr. G. J. Chalke district superintendent led a Sunday school workers conference at Elgin Methodist Church on January 21. Despite poor weather a small but appreciative group attended. Talks covered aims and ideals of church school work and methods to increase attendance, with discussion on teacher training.
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G. J. Chalke
Independence
Methodist Church
Elgin
Robert Hoover
West Union
Vergil Welch
Fayette
Seldon
Chalice
America
Dr. Chalice
Alumni Defeats Local High School In Annual Cage Battle
The Elgin Alumni defeated the local high school 16 to 10 in a close game. Regular guard Elmer Meyer was out with a sprained ankle, giving the alumni a tougher challenge. Alumni starters included Howard Shaffer J Dy Shaffer Ranell Kohler Harold Conner Robert Steele and others, while the Canaries lost 14 to 6 against the Sparrows.
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Elgin
Elmer Meyer
Howard Shaffer
J. Dy Shaffer
Ranell Kohler
Harold Conner
Robert Steele
George Anderson
Lewis Thoma
Paul Zurbriggen
Wayne Gilson
Joe Becker
Fleet Frieden
Kenneth
Gene Schori
Ralph Christ
Clifton Miller
Elmer Hoag
Lewis Carter
Sheldon Kohls
Farm Union Meeting Held Here Tuesday
A Farm Union meeting occurred at the Elgin opera house Tuesday evening, postponed from the prior week. Attendees came from Elgin Clermont and nearby areas showing farmers seek relief. The speaker outlined union policies and the session aimed to add new members, though local reports on the Latter’s success were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Opera House
Elgin
Clermont
Fayette County Cains Met in Elgin
Fayette County carriers met in Elgin on a Wednesday evening for a county gathering. They honored retiring Elgin carrier Hea Grether and a carrier transferred to another county with a picnic at 6:30 followed by a business meeting and program at the Odd Fellows hall.
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Fayette County
Elgin
Hea Grether
Odd Fellows Hall
Rural eighth grade exams to be held in multiple towns
Rural eighth grade examinations will be written next week on February 1 and 2 in Arlington Clermont Elgin Fayette Hawkeye Maynard Oelwein Randalia Wadena Westgate and West Union. Pupils will write in nearest or chosen location as they prefer.
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Arlington
Clermont Elgin
Fayette
Hawkeye
Maynard
Oelwein
Randalia
Wadena
Westgate
West Union
Carter to Speak at Fellowship Meeting in Monona
The N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association will hold its fifth meeting of the season in Monona on Tuesday evening. Supt L B Carter of Elgin is invited to speak and share a message of interest to Masonic members. Officers for the coming year will be elected. A note adds that last week’s Echo misstated performers for Saturday night. Fred Lauer Clarence Kohls and Kari Miller did not appear. Mrs S W Rubyer of Randalia visited her mother Mrs Theo Schmid after arriving Saturday.
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N. E. Iowa ‘Masonic Fellowship Association
Monona
Supt
L. B. Carter
Elgin
Echo
Fred Lauer
Clarence Kohls
Kari Miller
8. W. Rubyer
Randalia
Theo. Schmid
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U. S. Capitol
Ire
Baya Biermann
Bf Wls
Fayette Gospel
ODD Fellows
American Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
R. C. Jorgenson
Whitney
A. M. Weibel
John Falk
Marquette
BE. L. Morris
Malvin Evengan
Dover Township
Justice of the Peace
John T. Riley
Adrian, Paulson
Elgin Alden House
Ronald House
Ronald Howse
Elkader
Alden House
Ronald
Clarence Murphy
Supt. of Schools
L. G. Meyer
Alpha
Nelson
P. J. Nelson
Dubuque
W.l.hichendorf
McGregor
Hichendorf
Clausen
Supreme Court
District Court
Dale Daniels
Francas McLavey
John F. Faust
Strawberry Point
Gladys B. Clinton
Martin Heller
Eldora
Degelau
Kenneth E. Wilson
Edith Elaine Miller
Qelwein
Martin EB. Baumler
Ft. Atkinson
Esther
Schott
Herman
Carter
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