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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1932

Page

5

Seeder Judged Gail Henderson in Criminal Case

The article describes a criminal case where Gail Henderson was judged by a seeder, with testimony indicating sales of stock of little or no value to elderly individuals. It notes dates in August, names multiple witnesses and officials, and mentions next hearings and related county exams.

Traly Renee Westgate Tillie Haas May‘adien de E. ‘H. Brandt Clare LR Gesean Clermoxit Brite

East Coast crowd chided for manners at game

A Los Angeles paper recalls old red flannels and a snow storm, noting locals once wore relics of the past. It cites a basketball crowd that booed the opponent and officials, implying eastern crowds should visit to learn decorum.

Ita Los Angeles

Echo newspaper faces higher costs amid broader coverage

Last week the Hecho bookkeeper enclosed a check amid rising publishing costs. The Echo notes the need to cover more territory with extra correspondents and typesetting, increasing overhead. Readers unable to pay are invited to write. arrangements may be made for extended credit to responsible subscribers.

Hecho Echo Tor

Taxes Now Due Payable Before March With Penalty Notice

Taxes are due and payable in full or half by March 81 without penalty. After that date a penalty is added. Elvin State Bank officers said many taxpayers had already paid, more than typical for this period.

Elvin State Bank

IGA dealers meet at Calmar plan cooperative shipping

Attendees Att end N W Evans of Elgin RE C Olson of Clermont discussed and planned a cooperative shipping and trucking system at an IGA dealers meeting in Calmar Tuesday evening. A banquet followed at the Calmar hotel. Mrs Gus Gunderson received a Sacramento letter about the death of her mother Mrs Paul Elling, former Clermont resident, died Jan 10 1982. Her son Edward cared for her. daughter Mrs Henderson attended the funeral in Portland. Efford Hunsberger found a hen with eleven newly hatched chicks after locating the hidden nest plus two eggs unfertile. Dr H Hy Wolf of Elgin and Dr L L Carr of Clermont attended a four county medical association meeting in Strawberry Point Tuesday evening.

N. W. Evans Elgin RE. C. Olson Clermont Calmar Calmar Hotel Gus Gunderson T.N. Henderson Sacramento Calif Paul Elling Edward Henderson Portland Oregon Efford Hunsberger L. L. Carr Four County Medical Association Strawberry Point

Library Association Elects Officers At Meeting

The Library Association elected officers including Mrs. Max Thoma as president and Mrs. Lana Henderson as head librarian. A 1982 book committee was named with Verna Mosby Gladys Schori and Myrtle Falk. Since 1931 eighty seven new books have been added, most donated or purchased, featuring titles by Roosevelt and Glaspell among others.

The Library Association Max Thoma Gordon Mosby F.C. Muehlethaler Lana Henderson Lbrarian Verna Mosby Gladys ‘Schori Myrtle Falk Washington Kermit Theodore Roosevelt Willa Cathar Ambrose Holt Family Susan Glaspell Most

Elgin Study Club Hosts Evening Program

Mrs H D Yack hosted the Elgin Study Club on Tuesday night January 19. The program featured Bernice Falb solo My Favorite Old Song Clara Schori history sketch of Carrie Jacobn and a Bond drive that sent out 148 letters yielding $52 03 with $18 46 remaining for tuberculosis and other bread diseases aid to the State and National TB Association.

H. D. Yack Elgin Bernice Falb Clara” Schori Clara Schort Carrie Jacobn Bond National Tuberculosis Association

Orville Bunting Wins Collegian Medal at U S A

Orville Bunting of Elgin was announced last week as a recipient of one of the annual Collegian medals for outstanding work on the college paper The Collegian. Bunting, a sports writer, volunteered for additional duties to help the paper succeed.

Orville Bunting Elgin Collegian Bunting

Short course enrollment forms in county

Enrollment in a county young men's short course is forming with 40 dates proposed for February 17 to 19, possible shifts. The state motor vehicle department plans intensive driver license checks after a surge of arrests. Over 800,000 licenses issued statewide. Alden Pinney of Benton listed among eighteen editors in a St. Louis Dispatch list, pleasing Elgin friends from his Echo shop beginnings. Mrs J J Snyder ill and hospitalized. details unavailable.

St. Louis Dispatch Alden Pinney Benton Alden Elgin Echo Scott’ County Democrat

CLINE GIVES TALK ON TAXES AT FARM BUREAU MEETING

County Auditor J H Cline spoke at a Farm Bureau gathering outlining tax comparisons and predicting noticeable reductions in the 1981 spring tax payments with further cuts next year. The program began with Lodwick’s films and included the Little German Band and Pleasant Valley quartet before lunch served by farm bureau women.

Farm Bureau Bol House Lodwick J. H. Cline Pleasant Valley Quartette

Auxiliary Entertained Legionaires and Families

A seven o'clock dinner preceded the American Legion Auxiliary meeting on Monday evening January 18. Guests included Legionnaires and families. The unit approved ordering 300 poppies and appointed Mrs Sheldon Boyle as Poppy chairman for 1932. Mrs C O Torkelson spoke on legislative and radio work. Delegates to the convention were elected, and plans were made for a benefit card party scheduled for the following Wednesday.

American Legion Auxiliary Elmer Houg Sheldon Boyle C. 0. Torkelson L. 3B. Carte Ienes

Opening Day at Postville Auto Agency Nets Five Sales

Hecker and Falk of Postville reported a solid opening day with nearly four hundred attendees. About 290 registered and received a free gallon of oil, while five Chevrolets were sold. John Junior Falk supervises the new agency with E. L. Crowe of Clermont assisting as former Clermont seller.

Hecker & Falk Postville John Junior Falk E. L. Crowe Clermont Clermont Territory

Legion Auxiliary Card Party Draws Large Crowd

The Elgin Legion and their Auxiliary sponsored a well attended card party at the town hall last Wednesday evening. No report yet on funds raised or prize winners.

Legion The Elgin Legion Auxiliary

Milk price lowered at Holzer's Dairy Elgin Iowa

Notice states quart milk price will be eight cents after February 1, 1982 with more details to follow. Holzer's Dairy Elgin Iowa announces the change. Anton Jacobson, 51, on Wesley Johanningmeier farm near Monona, was killed Tuesday when hunting rabbits as a rifle discharged while crossing a fence. Bullet entry to head, exit at crown. W H Antes of West Union reelected Fayette county insane commission member by Judge Eichendorf. Ad ends with local ad line from Argo-Gazette.

Holzer’s Elgin Iowa Anton Jacobson Wesley Johanningmeier Monona Register W. H. Antes West Union Fayette County Insane Commission W. L. Eichendorf Argo-Gazette Walter H. Beall N. E. Iowa Nat'l Park Assn McGregor G. N. Haugen Secretary of Interior Congress West Union Community Hospital The Legion

Family Friend Reports Delighful Gathering Mentioned

Mrs. Samuel Mosby fell ill with a severe cold and ear infection last week. She was moved to Decorah hospital on Tuesday where a blood transfusion was performed, her son Gordon donating the blood. Hospital updates yesterday indicated little change in her condition.

Samuel Mosby Decorah Hospital Gordon Mrs. Mosby

Mrs Samuel Mosby Died This Morning Elgin News

Elgin mourns as Mrs Samuel Mosby dies shortly after two o'clock on Thursday morning. Funeral planned for Sunday afternoon with time to be announced. Also notes a local trend of home trading cards to deter door to door peddlers, urging residents to support neighborly farm sales and discourage solicitors.

All Elgin Elgin Higin Beleves Pataiulatag

Elgin Community Club Meeting Friday Evening

Rev J J Snyder asked the Echo to broadcast the Elgin Community Club gathering on Friday evening January 29 at 8 o clock in the town hall. Considerable business since the last meeting should be attended to and the chairman seeks a strong representative turnout. A final report from the membership committee is due at this session with canvass results expected by then. The 1932 membership is anticipated to match or exceed 1981 levels.

J. J. Snyder Echo Elgin Community Club Town Hall The

Iowa Drives Campaign Checks Driver Licenses Statewide

Iowa begins a campaign to ensure every motorist carries the new drivers license. County city and state inspectors will request to see licenses during routine stops. Failing to carry a license carries a fine up to $100 or 30 days in jail.

Iowa

Ruel P Camp 45 Dies at West Union Bank

Ruel P Camp assistant cashier at Fayette County National Bank West Union died shortly after noon Saturday January 28 He was 45 in hospital six days survived by his parents widow and grown son John An Upper Town University alumnus his death prompted notices in local sources

Ruel P. Camp Fayette County National Bank West Union Upper Town University John

Golden Wedding at Riverside Farm Fifty Years of Married Life

Martin and Mary Frey celebrated their golden wedding at Riverside Farm on the Volga riverbank, gathering children and grandchildren including James Wilson, Harry Humphry, Bonita Frey, and Mary Foxwell. Guests shared lunch baskets, gifts of gold, and warm toasts as the couple marked fifty years since their 24 January wedding. Mr Frey, born in Baden, Germany, has lived in Iowa most of his life. Mrs Frey, Fairfield Township native, is described as American.

Martin and Mary Frey James Wilson Harry Humphry Bonita Robert Frey Glen Chris Wenger William Frey Warren Perkins Frey George Jellings Baumgartner Ells Foxwell Mary Foxwell Martin Frey the Elder Aunt Hiannah Farm Bureau Walter Humphry West Union Harry Ella Humphry W. K. Humphry Volga Mr. Frey Baden Germany Chicago Riverside Farm Mrs. Frey Fairfield Township

Carpenter Luce Announcement shows Fayette couple wed secretly

Announcement reports Leta Ann Carpenter and Vincent W Luce of Fayette married in Galena Hl on January 81 1981 in a secret ceremony. Luce taught at West Union High School and upper Iowa University alumnus. Bride Fayette high school graduate.

Mias Leta Ann Carpenter Vincent W. Luca Fayette Galena Luce W. E. Carpenter Mr. Luce A. J. Luce Upper Iowa University West Union High School Bride Fayette High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gail Henderson Venus Meyer Nora Shaffer Raymond Shaffer W. L. Eiehendorf Clayton County Illyria Township A. C. Peterson Leon B. Layton Archis H. Gray Nallie L Hough Oelwein Clarence K. Nuss Hawkeye Mildréd M, Pant Randalia Bjarne A. Larnon Ronetta A. Buroden Paul Rechkemmer Gelwein Gladys Bishop Celwein Myron Adams Oran Dorothy Bahl Forbes C. J. Harrington Mae Harrington Franklin Street Ole Benton Betty Upper Iowa Univerasity Mra Cline Bio Community Club Ruel Tripoli Fayetta County Riverside, Farm Carpenter—Luce
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