June Marriage Licenses Rise in 1931 Despite Slump
June 1931 saw 28 marriage licenses issued, up from 22 in June 1930, amid a new marriage law requiring ten days notice. Only two licenses were issued in the past week. County records show 72 new cars purchased in Fayette county in June, down from 78 in 1930. Ford remained the top brand with 7,044 licenses. other makes include Willy Jiac 2, Chrysler 2, Essex 2, Dodge 2, and Whippet 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
therClerk
District Court
Willig Shor
Oelwein
Goldie ‘Menney
Hugh McCullosh
Esgle Grove
Leo
Fayette County
Larceny charge lands Walter Radischat in jail
Walter Radischat, 21, of Fayette, was arrested by Sheriff A A Robertson on a larceny of domestic fowls charge. He pleaded not guilty before Justice J E Fitch, was bound over to the September grand jury, and remains jailed unable to post bond. Henry Udson was sentenced to one month in Payette county jail after a July 4 hearing before Justice J E Fitch for overindulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Radischat
Fayette
A. A. Robertson
J. E Fitch
Henry Udson
Justice of the Peace
JE. Fitch
Payette County
Give me Iowa a famous writer’s cheeky praise
A New York writer visits Iowa and declares in a brief essay that Iowa is the most American state. He argues Iowa lacks extremes of wealth or poverty, praises its readers, and notes its corn crop dwarfs national mine outputs, calling Iowa the new New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Union
Towa
United States
Iowa
New New England
New England
Boston
Worcester
Lowell
New
Celebrate Quietly at Frieden Farm Fourth of July
The Elgin band led a safe Fourth of July picnic at Frieden farm south of Elgin with hundreds attending from Elgin and nearby areas. Attendees brought dinners and suppers, enjoyed games and a concert about an hour long, and many headed to Elkader fair grounds or local dances after six.
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Elgin
Frieden Farm
Elkader Fair Grounds
Local residents enjoy weekend visits and returns home
It pays to trade at home. Lester Wenger, who has been working in a bank in Wisconsin, returned to his home in Clermont last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lehman and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Casper and Bertha Jane spent Friday in the Oscar Friden home near Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wenger
Wisconsin
Clermont
Sam Lehman
Cand Mra
Hugh Casper
Bertha ‘Jane
Oscar Frieden
Elkader
County Trunk P Grading Near Completion in Clayton County
Clayton County engineers report major grading on county trunk P between Elkader and the U S 18 junction east of Postville via Gunder is finished. C F Betz Construction completed the grading. Tom Ryan crews advance on Boardman township segments, Benna Vista, and sections heading toward Norway church and Elkader, with about 20 miles graded and completion well ahead of October 1.
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Clayton County
C. F. Betz Construction Co
Elkader
Postville
Gunder
Norway Church
Church
Tom Ryan Outfit
Tom Ryan
Boardman Township
Benna Vista
Betz Company
Garnaville
Read
No. 128
Clayton Center
Olson Family Reunion at Ole J. Olson Home
Olson family gathering held at Elgin on Sunday July 6 with over twenty attendees. Guests include J H Olson Hillsboro ND A J Oleon St Olaf T J Oleon Martin Groth E B Houg and families and others. A Fourth of July visit to Strawberry Point State Park noted. Glen Schori traveled to Chicago after five weeks at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Ole J. Olson
Elgin
J. H. Olson
Hillsboro
N. D
A. J. Oleon
St. Olaf
T. J. Oleon
Martin Groth
Eliza Habeger
Gona Abe
Eli
State Park
Strawberry Point
Glen Schori
Chicago
Geo. N. Schori
Aenrod
Tommy"Paylor
Rosa Reusser
Theo. R. Reusser
Jana Lou
Knoxville
Clara Reusser
Davis
Calif
Earl Eaton
Cedar Rapids
Rose Reusser
Des Moines
Reuben R. Reusser
McGregor
Earl Kiple
Tofield Heck
Will Reusser
Reusser
The
Dells
Wisconsin
Beef Breeders and Boys Enjoy Trip
About 40 people joined a joint tour by beef breeders and the baby beef club last Wednesday. The highlight was a ten three year old Shorthorn steer from Chas. Whitley farm weighing near a ton with strong beef conformation and a thick finish, aiming for fall exhibition. J. S. Quist demonstrated steer anatomy at Albert Dennler farm, while picnics and visits followed at W. S. Rothlisberger, Frank Davis, Herve Robbins, Fred Rothlisberger, L. E. Nelson, and Harley Helms farms across Ny ria and Center and Pleasant Valley townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Chas
Whitley Farm
Whitly's
Albert Dennler
Nyria Township
J. S. Quist
Club Department
Rothlisberger
Frank Davis
Center Township
Herve Robbins
Fred Rothlisberger
Mlyria Township
L. E. Nelson
Harley Helms
Pleasant Valley Township
Elgin Council Proceedings July 6 1931
Elgin town council met in regular session at the town hall with all members present. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved. numerous bills audited including labor, materials, and utilities. The 1932 budget estimate was discussed and amounts deemed necessary decided. clerk to publish per law. motion to adjourn carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Laws
Otto Topp
Albert Klingman
Geo
Kiple
G. J. Harrington
Chandler Pump Co
T. W. Dean
Elgin State Bank
G. Lehman
Vaughn & Holzer
Lawrences -Knudtson
Fred Gehring
J. Harrington
Postville Hospital Clinic Eyed Eye Ear Nose Throat Session
The Postville eye ear nose throat clinic at the hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon July 14. Mrs. John Falk stayed with Fred Schultz’s family while her sister was hospitalized. A fire at the city dump north of town burned underground for several days before subsiding, with fire crews soaking the area. Read the Echo Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
John Falk
Postville
Fred Schultz
Mrs. Schultz
Local firm overlooked in county gravel contract decision
HIT OR MISS: The Clayton county board of supervisors awarded a $35,000 road graveling job to a Wisconsin firm despite county bidders who would have hired local laborers, paid county taxes, and supported local homes and public improvements. The North Iowa Times urges keeping contracts local to bolster the county economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
County Board of Supervisors
Wisconsin
Board of Supervisors
North Iowa Times
Bean Pack Starts Tuesday in 1951 Canning Season
The 1951 bean canning season began Tuesday with a fair number of beans delivered. early labor is limited but rain and cooler weather could boost yields and hire more help. Dry weather through June shortened early picking. season typically runs July through late August for can packing.
Wool Pool Exceeds Last Year Despite Low Prices
Wool growers delivered 82,370 pounds to the pool, 1,240 more than last year, though many held back due to the low prices. Some wool carried over from last year because prices were even lower then. Straight grade fetched 13.5 cents, Joseph Kushner & Co. of Cedar Rapids. Highest bid on grade basis was 13.80 for firsts and 11.25 for seconds by Kassler Fur Co. of Dubuque. Sales committee preferred straight price due to only 30 cents per hundredweight difference. A total of 207 individuals delivered wool over July 1 and 2 science the pool took in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Joseph Kushner & Co
Cedar Rapids
Kassler Fur Co
Dubuque
Peter Bilden Buried After Weeklong Illness
The Echo reported Peter Bilden of east of Elgin fell seriously ill last week and died Sunday evening after a week with heat stroke. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon at East Clermont Lutheran Church, where he had been a longtime member, with many from the community attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bilden
East of Elgin
Bilden
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Ee Fett
Notice to Public on Assigned Accounts for Dr Frank Mock
Public notice states accounts owed to Dr Frank Mock have been assigned to the undersigned for collection. Those indebted should settle at the stated price to avoid extra costs. Visitors from Oak Park IL, Mrs P J Krogman and daughter Margaret, and Mrs Katherine Riswig, stayed with Otto Kruger family. Margaret Krogman extended her visit with Kathryn Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mock
Mock
Gus Gunderson
Justice of Peace
P. J. Krogman
Margaret
Katherine Riswig
Oak Park
Otto Kruger
Margaret Krogman
Kathryn Kruger
Eleven Inning Close in Elgin Aurora Game
Elgin and Aurora played a tight Sunday contest with Elgin winning 6 to 6 in eleven innings amid near equal play. The game featured late drama, disputed calls at second and home, and a box score highlighting a pitching duel and unearned runs.
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Elgin
Aurora
Rhe Steele
Schupbach
Helms
Gilson
Olson
Klingman
Kiple
Thoma
Gehring
Ooo Paulson
S. Seedorf
God Downer
Myrton
Greene
Stable
Groves
Christ
Seaver
Conner
Waucoma
Hawkeye
Arlington
Alpha
Clermont
Waueomaff
Book OF Business
And Don’t Go Near the Water Safety Advice
A cautionary guidance list warns swimmers to avoid swimming for two hours after meals and not to chase record times. It advises staying near shore, exiting when chilly, diving only with known depth and clear obstacles, and avoiding contaminated water due to typhoid risk. It ends with a rule: do not go near the water if you cannot swim.
Elgin Opens New Municipal Rest Rooms at Town Hall
Elgin unveils rest rooms at the town hall to serve visitors and former residents. Built at low cost with emphasis on quality, the project showcases economical contracting during these times and reflects well on the city’s construction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Capone Suspected of Iowa Investment Ties to Farm Raid
Amid Midwest liquor raids the Eaton farm raid near Sabula is linked to Al Capone. An abandoned farmhouse used as a distillery suggests outside capital behind the workers. Three men were brought before the U S Commissioner.
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Middle West
Eaton Farm
Here
al Capone
U. S
Sabula
Mock Family Leaves Town for Owyhee Nevada
Dr Frank Mock his wife and three sons depart Tuesday morning by car toward their new home in Owyhee Nevada. They plan a brief stop at Yellowstone Park before reporting for duty. Friends here regret their move and bid them farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mock
Owyhee
Nevada
Yellowstone Park
Mock
Won from here went to the Peter jnéral yesterday afternoon
A brief note records an event where an individual won a location or contest and then proceeded to the Peter jnéral yesterday afternoon near Benat Clermont. The fragment preserves names and places but lacks full context.
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Peter Jnéral
Héli
Benat Clermont
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Council Proceedings
Postville Hospital Clinic
Eree Oyna
Rie
Peter
DR. Mock
George Vaughn
Ray Larrabee
H. W. Falb
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