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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
5
During a recent gathering the group decided to continue club activities through the summer, with meetings set for the first Friday of each month. Members will organize a twelve week program and maintain regular correspondence as part of the ongoing effort.
Elizabeth Moser wed Claire Robison in a lawn ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ellis. Rev. Powers officiated the Baptist rite as guests from Manchester and surrounding areas attended. The couple plan to live in Maine after a time and will celebrate with family later.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a brief note about Little Six and a steel feature, suggesting an opening reference. Details are unclear, with essential names and context not fully legible.
Delegates plan to spend four days at the national convention noting finance and logistics. The event follows last year’s meeting in California and emphasizes continued participation by members across regions.
A depositor with 600 held in a savings and 400 in checking asks how his accounts would stand if he signed a waiver and the bank reopened. Under the plan at Bigin and Glammont, half of each account goes to trusteeship. About 500 remains in the bank. Half of the waiver certificate or 300 is carried on, while 200 is paid in cash when the bank reopens unrestricted. This method applies to all accounts over 10.
The Best Luther League plans a Sunday evening program featuring society invocation by Rev G Gansten remarks and a closing collection. The event promises to present truth and assert areas of focus, with dedication to the faith community.
Local crews in Pleasant Valley assist Fayette County as Rene Pete Ania Boyer and others face a week of action. The effort centers on securing resources and support for the county amid ongoing disputes and community needs.
A man recently accepted work at J. J. Phillips farm to trim tree tops left from winter work. After being supplied with groceries and tools, he moved into a wood cutter's shack and started his job, with interest in how he adapts to the new arrangement.
Capper Hatchery owner Charles Capper started a major expansion on the west Elgin poultry ranch with a 100 foot Jamerway arch house and a two story 20x20 feed building. A full steel heating plant will support early spring or late fall chick development, with George Vaughn starting the foundation Tuesday.
Misa Marvel Crawford of Wadena and Ivan Kinart of Elgin were married Saturday evening at the Wit tenburg Congregational church parsonage with Rev. Ross Mills presiding. The couple plans to live on a farm near Elgin, while the nuptials were kept private for weeks in late May.
Beryl Miller returned to her home near Clermont Sunday after visiting her sister Mrs. Allen Habtger to care for her. Details of the incident are limited in the report.
Crowded memorial day services at Illyria church and grounds featured Rev Fisher of West Union and other program participants including Rev Snyder Cathryn Ogle La Fonds Shaffer and Choir. Elgin Band concert at the park band stand tonight at 8 16 under Dr Jorgenson. audience encouraged to cooperate by keeping children quiet and applauding at the end.
John Etter died at his home Monday afternoon around 4 30 from heart trouble. He was sixty eight. He had been over town and collapsed near his residence. Funeral services will be held today at 2 00 at the Baptist church. A sketch of Mr Etter will appear in the Echo next week.
Robert Steele fractured the small bone in his ankle while practicing baseball last Wednesday and wears a cast with crutches. He expects to resume duties at Kohlar's store in a few weeks, as his brother Roy fills in. Elgin currently reports six fractures including Anna Falk Ed Gonner Harry Miller Will Kohler A P Lehman and Robert Steele.
The ladies of the Methodist Bible class gathered Friday afternoon at Mr. Fred Reichert’s home on June 2. The program included Bong’s I Love to Tell the Story and a class devotional led by Mrs. Eaicbert, roll call, and a reading of the book by Mr. FR Bong. Minutes were read and discussed.
Congressman Biermann discusses the new House office building, its lavish design, and debates the National Industrial Recovery Act. He notes bipartisan support from labor and business leaders, reflects on taxation, amendments, and the political process, and hints at continued coverage in the next page.
County Superintendent L G Meyer announces the yearly school work display at the Fay ette county fair with regular premium entries. Rural and town schools seek booths. reservations should be placed promptly. Exhibits may be dropped at the superintendent's office during summer hours as the fair's school department grows despite slightly reduced total premium money.
Governor Clyde L. Herring issued the final discharge papers for Walter Whitbeck once of Auburn Township who was convicted of murdering his father Arlo Whitbeck in the September term of the district court in 1908. He had been paroled from Fort Madison penitentiary on April 14, 1931 after serving a nine year sentence.
County records show 6,972 automobiles registered by June 1 1982 versus 6,178 the prior year. May new car sales totaled 87 with Chevrolets leading at 22, Plymouth 6, Ford 4, Pontiac 2, Dodge 2 and Willys 1.
The local OBE8 chapter will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday evening June 14. All members are urged to attend due to important business to be addressed. Worthy Matron.
The Peppy Pals 4-H Club met June 2 at Alice Tatro’s home with twelve members present. Minutes were read and approved. A brief program included reading Courage by Bernice Stelzmiller and a hem a demonstration by Irene Helgerson. Plans and songs for Rally Day on June 21 were discussed. Refreshments, games, and an all day meeting at Virgil Rolfs on June 16 followed.
Mrs. Jim Bailey planned a birthday surprise for her husband Monday evening with a six o'clock dinner on the lawn. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Habeger, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McLane, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pollitt, Mr. and Mrs. Ziba Tripp, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Boyle. Geo. McLane left for Hammond, Ind. Tuesday morning, so his wife remained as a guest at Jim Bailey's home. First hand concert of the season at Elgin Park tonight.
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