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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
3
Clermont Fayette County Iowa weekly note from Elizabeth Priest local editor of Towa Press Association details a second class mail matter entry. The item registers content likely a community bulletin or local editorial note published each Thursday morning.
Local residents and visitors spread across multiple Iowa towns over the weekend. Individuals and families from Clermont, Des Moines, Iowa City, Riceville, Waucoma, Dubuque, Decorah, Guttenberg, Volga City, Arlington, and other places are listed as spending Sundays, visiting relatives, or staying with friends, including the Blakes, Larsons, Washburns, and related households.
Official notice in Fayette County District Court Iowa sets July 18, 1935 at 10:00 AM as bid deadline for trustee to obtain court approval to sell Lots 7 and 8, Block 15, Clermont, based on a $1800 offer. Public hearing at West Union Court House will determine authorization and confirmation of sale.
In Fayette County Iowa L O Beucher trustee for Clermont State Bank stockholders seeks court authority to sell Lots 5 6 7 and 8 Block 83 Clermont Iowa based on a $450 offer Hearings set for July 18 1935 at 10 am at the Fayette County Court House West Union Iowa. Twelve new plantings were added to a woodlot reforestation project with about 19000 deciduous trees and 5000 evergreens planted this spring on Iowa farms under extension supervision. Unwashed separator bowls cause fat loss in skimming.
The Junior MacDowell club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. G. E. Jorgenson’s home. Irene Erickson won junior prize for QO Sole Mio Capua. Augusta Miller won juvenile prize for The Little Dutch Clock Stillwell. Clarice Dagstad performed an original piece June. Officers elected: Chrystal Miller president Irene Erickson vice president Clarice Dagstad secretary. Deputies and visitors noted. social refreshments served after the musicale and study period.
Excavation near the east end of Otter Creek dam reveals a 20 foot deep cave in the rock hill. Under foreman Charles Musser workers begin masonry to build an impervious wall of brick and reinforced concrete to halt seepage and allow the lake to rise to full dam height. The lake had been drained for safety while the work proceeds.
A farmer driving to town faced a mudhole with a mule that refused to move. A crowd tried to help with two huskies, three strong men, and a passing motorist. A meek, blindfolded man then coaxed the mule across, proving brains beat brawn.
A Scott county farmer H J Cleveland found bright tin cans in cherry trees frighten birds away from fruit for pies. A Topeka man threatens to seek work if relief funds aren’t raised for him and wife. his wife says they cannot survive on present aid. The farm population is now the largest in U S history.
The Pathfinder comments on government funds for watermelon crop improvement. It notes varied suggestions including a carry handle on melons and a self shaping, face fitting design to prevent leakage and water in the ears. The paper offers to test superior melons.
Budget estimate notice from Clermont Fayette County Ohio inviting taxpayers to weigh expenditures at a July 22 1935 7 30 P M council rooms. Martin Nelson town clerk directs the hearing.
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