Nominated for State Representative at party convention
The article notes Scott nominated for state representative receiving 101 votes at a convention with about 150 delegates. It details temporary organization led by John Edwards, with O. B. Berg named as chairman and officers later made permanent. Delegates and committee members from several towns are listed as part of the convention and resolutions committee.
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Ne Man
Hero!vention
Ware
Atendance
Ordex
John 8
Edwards
Kentral Ceommittes
Hon
Berg
West Union
God
Ads - Phillipa
Oelwein
Thena
Manson
Fredi Campbell
W. E
Wedding at World Fair inspires large crowd in lounge event
A notable wedding at the Hayek snomatic lounge during the World’s Fair drew one of the largest crowds of the week for an entertainment program. Attendees praised the performances and the committee plans more similar events for future entertainment nights.
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Hanriette’mpinneke
Guttenberg
Francia
Elgin
Baie Place
Jooes Tlk
Republican Central Committee Meets in Small Town Iowa
The Republican county central committee met after Hisvention to name RP. Strauch as Chairman for two years. Elected officers include Mrs. Loraine Ashley of Oelwein as Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Clyde Whitney of West Union as Secretary, and Paul Neubauer of Oelwein as Treasurer. Other members and past chairmen noted, with J. S. Edwards of Oelwein highlighted as prior two-term chairman.
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Republican County Central
RP. Strauch
Wo Yeas
Loraine Ashley
Oelrein
Clyde Whitney
West Union
Paul Neubauer
Oelwein
Tressurer
W. 8
Rothflinger
Elgin
BE. B. Brows
West
UN- Yn
Snd
Mra
Alek s on retail sales tax discussed at Elgin park
W E Fisher of Dubuque, a retail sales tax division field representative, spoke to about thirty at Elgin park Friday evening. He said the tax will raise about 20 million annually with 3 million for poor relief and about 6 million to replace state property levies, leaving the rest to fund other levies. He argued that 87 percent collected will replace multiple taxes and that educational, charitable, and religious groups are exempt from the tax but must pay on purchases. He noted strong arguments for the tax and described administrative safeguards against excessive costs.
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W. E. Fisher
Dubuque
Elgin Park
Fmost
Ceee
Fisher
Elgin Council Rejects Blacktop for Main Street Road
The Elgin town council on Monday evening decided against blacktopping the business street. About sixty percent of property owners supported the plan, but officials said the cost was too high and time limits inadequate. The council will instead consider oiling the surface to control dust.
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Elgin
Farm Bureau Picnic Draws 1500 At Fayette Event
About 1,500 people attended the tenth annual Farm Bureau picnic at Klock's Inland in Fayette last Thursday. Mrs. Chas Sewell of the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke. The day featured an Old Fiddlers contest with Albert Kohlmeyer of Banks township winning a prize trip, though the heat and drought affected comfort and park shade.
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Farm ‘Bureau
Klock’s
Fayette
Chas. Sewell
American Farm Bureau Federation
Albert Kohlmeyer
Banks Township
Oats for Hay Timing and Harvest Insight
Farmers debate when to harvest oats for hay. Many advocate cutting at the late milk to early dough stage when kernels form and stems stay palatable as hay. The practice follows prior root and grass seeding on contracted acres and reflects changing permit rules.
Fayette men seek removal of center pier on primary 11
County engineer Alden ton and another Fayette figure traveled to Ames on Monday to meet state highway commissioners. They discussed removing the central pier on primary 11 at Fayette and were encouraged by the commissioners' favorable stance.
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Aldenton
Fayette
Ames
They Raised the Roof of the Eyeamply Yee Building
Staid members altered the building to improve ventilation and fire safety. About half a dozen feet were added to the structure to enhance symmetry. The engine room was ceiled and sided with metal, and the new section will be pebble-dashed to match the exterior.
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Eyeamply Yee
A Grand and Glorious Fourth Rain Blessing Territorywide
A heavy rain began about 2:00 a.m. and stopped near noon, giving a joyous Fourth of July to residents. People enjoyed the cooling shower, walking outside to feel the rain and celebrate what felt like a great blessing for the area.
Walsh Heads Democratic Central Committee
Dr W E Walsh of Hawkeye and present county coroner was named chairman of the Democratic county central committee to succeed Paul of Oelwein. The vice chairman is Mrs Leo Coleman, the secretary Dr Fels of Oelwein, and treasurer Louis Buenneke of Maynard.
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W. E. Walsh
Hawkeye
Democratic County Central Committee
Paul
Oelwein
Leo Coleman
Westgate
Dr. Fels
Louis ‘Buenneke
Maynard
Township Signups and Paperwork Process Outlined
Officials outline a two step process for township work. After completion each township moves to committeds in charge of final signup. AAA officials expect lene checks and then contracts within about two weeks.
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Paptes
AAA
Sina
Belted West Union Fair Draws July Fourth Crowd
Fayette county fair grounds in West Union hosted a happy celebration on July 4. Rain aided turnout as crowds enjoyed the usual attractions on the platform and a ball game between St. Lucan and Oelwein, with St. Lucan winning 9 to 3.
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Fayette County Fair
West Union
Fair Association
St. Lucan
Oelwein
Norway Film Coming to Elgin
Torgney Aagedah will appear in Elgin Thursday evening July 12 showing a ten reel motion picture of Norway. The films follow a band concert at the opera house and feature Norway’s beauties industries and sport events. This entertainment was well received at Clermont recently.
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Elgin
Norway
Opera House
Clermont
Democrats Fill County Ticket for County Attorney Post
At the county convention held Saturday, Jason Noon of near Sumner was chosen by ballot as the Democratic candidate for county attorney. Noon, not yet admitted to the bar, expects to be eligible before January 1 1935. Atty. A. C. Peterson of West Union had also been nominated.
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Jason Noon
Near
Sumner
Noon
Atty. A. C. Peterson
West Union
Mr. Noon
ISU college honor roll names top spring students
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes 23 students earned spring term honors at Iowa State Teachers College. Rutherford Redgera of Jessup achieved straight A performance with no grade below A across two years. Also named were Helen and Hazel Rothlisberger of Elgin with straight A averages along with Eileen Aanes Elgin Bernice Berg Rate Spillville Helen Cunningham Volga Maybeth Gaskell Belle Plaine Leona Handley Oelwein Ruth Kornitzky Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa State Teachers College
Rutherford Redgera
Jessup
Helen
Hazel Rothlisbergar
Elgin
Iowa
Eileen Aanes
Bernice Berg Rate
Spillville
Helen Cunningham
Volga
Maybeth Gaskell
Belle Plaine
Leona Handley
Oelwein
Ruth Kornitzky
Cedar Rapids
Returns After Twenty Years From Elgin to Hohenwald
Twenty years after leaving Elgin for Hohenwald Tennessee the Muehlenthaler brothers Jacob and Gottfred split paths. Jacob stayed until his death while Gottfred moved west. Relatives were surprised by Gottfred's Monday return to Elgin and his plans remain unclear.
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Jacob
Gottfred Muehlenthaler
Elgin
Hohenwald
Tenn
Switzerland
America
Eigin
Fayette girl attends state 4-H convention at Ames
Coronet Rothlisberger of Illyria was one of twelve delegates from Fayette county at the state 4-H girls convention in Ames. Over 1,600 club girl delegates and leaders from 100 Iowa counties attended the largest state 4-H gathering in Iowa history. The four day program kept the delegation busy with a long planned schedule.
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Coronet Rothlisberger
Illyria
Fayette County
Ames
Iowa
Tree Bears Apples and Blossoms At Same Time
Sam Yost reports an apple tree that bloomed for the second time this year while already bearing apples about walnut size. He fears the tree may be dying and making a final effort at usefulness.
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Sam Yost
Mr. Yost
Young Woman Attorney Dies in Mississippi
Mildred Crawford, Fayette county's only woman attorney, died Sunday morning at home in Weat Union. A partner in the Hancock law offices, she was about to begin her 30s and had been an active member of the local legal community.
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Mildred
Crawford
Fayette County
H.P. Hancock
Weat
Union
University
Sinoa
Hancock Law
Last restrictions lifted on acres in corn hog program
Government contracted acres under the corn hog program had the last restrictions removed Saturday by the AAA. Farmers may now plant corn and grain for growing or sale on those acres previously tied to the program.
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AAA
Algners
Rain Helps Roar Workers On Wet Road Project
Heavy rain delayed road crew activities on route 172. Crews must spread and pack gravel and clay mixture while wet, facing the challenge of hauling water and lifting nearly 71,500 yards of material.
Kittleball accident injures player midway between Elgin and West Union
A kittenball game near West Union between Elgin and West Union ended with Earl Kiple breaking his leg mid game. The injury occurred when the ball strike to the ankle caused a severe leg fracture. Officials report the incident happened Tuesday evening during play.
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Earl ‘Kiple
Elgin
West Union
Dloue
Bresk
Ron
Sales Tax Help Session Announced in West Union
E Fisher retail sales tax representative will be at the courthouse in West Union from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 11 to assist taxpayers with filling out tax returns. This is a free service and taxes may be left with Mr Fisher if desired.
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E. Fisher
West Union
Court House
Watailera
Mr. Fisher
Elgin Evening Program Hosts Four Trumpeters
Elgin businessmen present a varied Saturday program featuring Alvina Frieden with wrenching and the Swiss Yodelere. The crowd is invited to attend for an entertaining night of music and performance.
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Elgin
Alvina Frieden
West Union Bank Reaches 83000 Release Notes
The West Union State Bank closed its doors in June 1932 and releases 83000.00 to creditors. G E Everett described as president of the bank, with ownership and debt details indicating $33000.00 amounts connected to the closure.
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West Union
Peserver of Tig
Union State Bank Ownees
Burt Dienland
Oelwein blanked Elgin in Sunday baseball clash
Oelwein routed Elgin 9 to 0 at the local grounds. Elgin had several good chances to score but failed to capitalize and produce runs.
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Oelweins
Elgin
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Hawan Iowa Editor Views Congress Adjourns
In Washington, editors report Congress has adjourned and members disperse to tend district business, while some stay to handle departmental affairs. Roosevelt's calm, iron physique, and patient interviews mark the scene at the White House as officials seek access to the President. Weather maps show drought effects in Indiana and Illinois, Iowa faring better. The new Washington Post Office building opens as part of Hoover era plans.
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Washington
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White House
Marvin McIntyre
Damocratit National Committee
McIntyre
Roosevelt
Iowa
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Postoffice Department
Hoover
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