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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

Page

5

Alimony orders and court actions reported in local notices

Judge orders Mrs. Leo to receive 85 dollars monthly temporary alimony and $100 suit money. Wetherbee’s contempt conviction carries a $200 fine with two months jail for nonpayment. Divorce granted to Lillian Burnside from Irving Burnside with custody to Mrs. Burnside and visitation for the father. Notices include postponement of a preliminary hearing for Hansler on a public offense threat charge and health updates on H. Groth. Butter prices rise two cents on the Bigin market amid cold storage demand.

Madeline Leo Verwun Joseph Leo Tima Antold ‘Wetherbee Ed Taylor M. J Mw Cobbey Wetherbes Dean Leon R. Layton Young Wetherbee Lillian “Burnside Wancoma Irving Burnside Wancoms Burgside Geraldine Valeria Burnside Burnside M MM. Cooney Timesn Hans’Hansler Oran Township Lou D. Berkey H. &. Groth Selmar Mr. Groth Alek Nils Manchester Gag Geo

Coeducational Policy Discussed by Church Leaders

Church leaders including Dr Prez and Mr Soren discuss coeducation at a meeting with the president and trustees of the Board of Education. The fragile OCR text outlines a debate over merging schooling approaches and governance.

Coeventlth Cern The Dr.-Prez Soren

Forum column invites reader questions on fiscal policy

The Heho invites opinions on prosperity, excise taxes, deficits, and government size in a public forum. Readers are asked to weigh whether the Republican stance supports growth or risks worsening finances and to consider long term budget plans.

Republican Party Heho

Turn About Prosperity and the Monetary Loop

A Beverly Hills Citizen humor column reflects on spending debt to spur growth. It parodies economists and a local editor who keeps the paper afloat by delaying payments, only to trade roles as debts swing between employer and worker. The piece satirizes cyclical cash flow and dependence on debt.

Beverly Hills Calif

Fellowship Meeting in Guttenberg Gathers Ten Lodges

The Northeast Iowa Masonic fellowship met in Guttenberg on June 21 with almost all ten lodges represented. De Molay Chapter of Monticello shared brief educational remarks on their work and Dad Gabriel of Dubuque spoke about De Molay. Prairie La Porte lodge awarded fifty year membership certificates to two members. Separately, a motorboat outing on the Turkey River ended with a capsized craft and three passengers drenched, one swimmer helping others to safety.

Northeast Iowa

Illyria's Thirteenth Annual Play Day Dampened by Weather

Color box ki wrath amid heat rain halted Illyria’s annual play day after most activities were postponed for rescheduling to Tuesday evening. Bigini's Little German Band led a smaller crowd before the shower paused plans, yet many longtime residents still visited for the fellowship and neighborly turnout.

Digtia Ruth Bigini

County Meeting Scheduled Here Next Monday

Attendance at these events has risen. Mont and Gimndér traveled to Chariss City on Sunday, June 19 for the Groth reunion at Wildwood Park. About 150 attended, and it was voted to hold next year’s reunion in Mason City. Mrs Mel Kobler of Egin was elected secretary for the coming year and will report once the secretary’s books arrive.

Mont and Gimndér Chariss City Wildwood _ park Mason City Mel Kobler Egin Resdora Sa Books

Frat Open Air Concert Set at Park Stand Tonight

The High Bend frat opens the season with an open air concert at the park stand tonight Thursday at eight. Delays in starting were noted but weekly programs will continue with special numbers and changes. Park commissioners rerouted autos to protect newly seeded grass and give space for families. Children are asked to stay quiet and not disturb the band as parents guide behavior.

Frans The Echo

Car theft hits visiting Lehman family in Chicago

The Sam Lehman family staying with Mr and Mrs Hugh Casper in Chicago reported a car stolen from in front of the Casper home a few days after arrival. The next day police recovered the vehicle a few blocks away with all tires and rims missing.

Sam Lehman Hugh Casper Chicago Casper

Baptist State Meeting Closes Amid Theft and Teachings

The Baptist State Meeting concluded Thursday with a note of concern over a cream theft near a spring owned by HR Gilbertson, who reported loss of about 100 pounds and cans. Sheriff Robertson pursued a hot clue as the convention outlined two days of sermons, reports, and youth activities led by ministers from Burlington, Muncazine, and Steamboat Rock, plus a closing address by Rev. I. C. Peterson of Newton. The event highlighted Daniel’s life and Christian service themes, with a mission offering topping $43 and overall convention funds surpassing $350.

Baptist Young People's Mildred From Burlington Ralph Toborg Muncazine A. W. Lang Buffalo Center Daniel Carl Swyter Steamboat Rock O. W. Brenner Sheffield Broecker Chicago Ruth Swyter George Paul F. Friederichsen Friedlien Mich Fois Friederichsen Rev. Broecker McGregor I. C. Peterson Newton Christ Carl Sentman Elizabeth Sherman Aplington Elgin B. Y. P. A

M. E. Aid Society Divisions Hold Meetings In Clermont Homes

The Ladies Aid Society held division meetings at four homes with ten members and two visitors at the first division in Clermont. Lunches were served and appreciation noted for car use. The second, third, and fourth divisions planned future gatherings and noted July 14 meetings at specified homes with guests and hostess duties. Members were urged to bring favorite recipes.

R. V. Brandt Clermont Hoffman Kneeland John Fal Ladies’ Aid R. P. Strauch General Society Edna McCoy C. &. Halstennen H. D. Yack Cc. B. Sehori L. B. Carter John Johnson Max Thoma Frank Gehring J. J. Potter L. 8. Hutchinson K. E. Mark Paul Little M. R. Yenney Celia Lehman

Iowa Masons Select Officers For Year

Delegates to the eighty-ninth annual Iowa state Masonic convention at Sioux City elected Fred H. Hansen of Clinton grand worshipful master. Charles 8. Percival of Bonaparte and other officers were chosen, with Cedar Rapids named site for the 1938 convention.

Sioux City Fred H. Hansen Clinton Hansen Charles Percival Bonaparte Harry Searle Bristow Ralph Porter Knoxville Ralph Bunce Iowa City C. C. Hunt Cedar Rapids Hunt

Park Planted with Bridal Wreath Shrubs in Elgin

The Ladies' Cemetery Association donated bridal wreath plants for Elgin Park. On Monday, Harry Heston and George Snyder planted them at the park's south end. Plans call for more plantings next spring to form a hedge along that side, improving appearance and guiding foot traffic.

Ladies’ Cemetery Association Elgin Park Harry Heston George Snyder

Notice to Patrons of Illyria and Pleasant Valley Tel Co

Pay all accounts to above company before July first to avoid penalty. Secretary OW Rothisberger notes. Decorah TX resident Miiolet Holm visiting grandmother Mrs Hokn is mentioned in the fragment.

Illyria and Pleas NT Valley Telephone Company B Rothisberger Miolet Holm Decorah, Tx N, Hokn

Clubbing Rate With Oelwein Register Offer Details

The Echo and Enterprise announces a joint clubbing rate with the Oelwein Daily Register at four dollars per year for new subscribers and five dollars for renewals. Regular rates are nine dollars fifty cents for the Register and two dollars per year for the Echo and Enterprise.

Echo and Enterprise Oelwein Daily Register Echo Register Tip

No Farm Bureau Meeting This Month

President Hilder Gilbertson of the Pleasant Valley farm bureau asks Echo to announce that June’s meeting is canceled. The July gathering should occur at its normal time. Jacob Pfister repaired storm damage near Fayette, noting the Friday night gale was severe in the area.

Hilder Gilbertson The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Echo Association Jacob Pfister Fayette

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dan Short Guttenb Turkey River Stoehr & Miller Engers Official Board of St. Paul’s M. E. Church of Elgin, Iowa Mra. L. B. Carter Big Louisianna Minstrels Misa Frances Skarshaug Lewis Thoma Robert Steele Louisa Klingman Dale DeSart Marie Moaby L. 8. Carter Josephine DeSart Ruth Mosby Marguerite Schupbath Geraldine Schori Baptist State Meeting M. E, Aid Society Iowa Masons Oelwein Farm Bureau
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