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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
6
The text notes a bank transfer to state official Andrey and mentions Judge Taylor's July 7 session. It also reports Willian M. Bale of Witherville and offers practical guidance for farmers on improving summer egg quality, storage, and handling to boost Eastern market reputation and poultry income.
Notice to patrons of Ellyria and Pleasant Valley Telephone Company requires payment of all accounts before July first to avoid penalties attached at that time. Secretary W S Rothlisberger signs the notice.
The Elgin Baptist Sunday school held its annual picnic at the fair grounds in West Union on Tuesday. A big picnic dinner followed by games and a talk by Rev. Theo. Dons filled the afternoon pleasantly for all in attendance.
Guidance stresses removing older hens before younger ones to curb disease spread such as tuberculosis. It notes older hens are more prone to infection and spread, while young hens tend to be more migratory in their first year than in the second.
Norton and Clifford, two boys, played near a farm water tank when Clifford fell in. Norton pulled him out and returned to report the accident to their mother calmly, avoiding panic that might have worsened the situation.
John Falb contracts M. V. Kiple to build a 40 by 50 auto storage shed on lots west of the Falb garage. He recently extended his property to 50 by 100 feet and the new shed starts on the north end. Work began midweek with barn tearing and the foundation finished by Saturday night.
The Fox road crew moved into Elgin Saturday and camped at the south end of the C R L and P right of way and on the canning factory grounds. They started on the Brackin farm and have worked east and west. Grading is nearly done from the Waldron farm to the lime kiln bottom, and after finishing this end the equipment will be moved near West Union.
Members of the Town Creamery Operators association met in Luana on June 18. Floyd Sires of Elgin produced the highest scoring butter with 95. Elliott Nelson of Waterville was second at 94.76 and H. D. Hangartner of Clermont ranked third with 94.60. Wayne Hunter and Ben Gulsvig tied for men’s judging, each within 1 to 2 points of the leaders. Mrs. Larson of Decorah led the women’s judging, two points off, with Mrs. Hangartner second and Mrs. Nelson third.
A Republican call urges voters to bind every legislator to a platform of economy, vote against legislation increasing government expense, and extend this stance from local sub divisions to Springfield and Washington. The speaker warns against excess and payrollers, blaming past promises and urging accountability at all levels.
The funeral for H. S. Groth was held Monday at East Lutheran Church, crowded beyond seating as relatives, friends, and neighbors gathered to honor a man long known for kindness and civic effort. Groth, described as a generous neighbor and respected leader, spent much time aiding Work and local concerns, leaving a void in the community with his passing.
The regular Republican county convention will be held in the courthouse at West Union Iowa Saturday July 2 1932 at 11 a m for electing 27 delegates to the State and District Conventions and caucuses in Des Moines July 19, delegates to the State and District Judicial Conventions and to nominate candidates to fill vacancies in the County Republican ticket. John S Edwards County Chairman.
The Bible class of the Methods will meet this Friday July 1 at Mrs Emma Lewis home. The program includes Bong Star Spangled Banner Devotional Mrs Lewis Roll Call Scripture verses He is Here Mrs Bnyder Faith Mrs Arvilla Shaffer minutes business song likely collected
Clara Nelson visits in the Melvin Halverson home near Elkader. Mr and Mrs F L Sires visit relatives near New Albin last Sunday. Mrs C L Young and daughters of Cedar Rapids stay with Mrs T J Capper during Mrs Potter's Illinois visit. Tuesday proved rough for the Kiplesox Cliff was hit by a pitched ball in Hawkeye game and Dick fell from a ladder at Falks auto shed. both hurt but able to work next day.
The Groth reunion met in Charles City on the 16th with attendees from Elgin Elba and Mason City. Edward Ten Ibert Lea Minnesota presided. O E Gunderson and W L Gilge spoke. Next reunion planned in Mason City on the third Sunday. Officers elected include Olaf Houg West Union president and Tom Groth St Ansgar vice president.
The Home Chautauqua opened Tuesday evening with high standards for the remaining programs. If you have not attended Sigini's chautauquas, you still have a chance to catch the last performance tonight, a comedy play.
Funeral services were held for W. E. Albert 64 state game warden who died at his Lansing home. Albert served 26 years in the state fish and game department and was appointed state game warden in 1919 by Gov. Harding. He is survived by his widow and a son. The brief item also notes local social updates and a mention of traffic safety campaigns reducing the auto death toll in early 1932.
Rev J J Snyder is named to return as pastor amid Fayette county Farm Bureau plans for the eighth annual picnic at Wear fair grounds on July 4. Bishop Edwin F Lee will speak, Little German Band from Elgin, and Harlan township orchestra provide music. Activities include horse shoe, races, kitten ball game, and main game West Union versus Elgin in the Little Eight League. admission 10 cents with free coffee and ice cream for all.
Postponed game completed in seven innings with Elgin rallying in the eighth to win 7 10 2. Key events include Cliff Kipie hit by a pitch and removed, L Klingman stepping in at catcher, and multiple defensive shuffles as Elgin overcomes Hawkeye.
The Thursday band concert will be held tonight at 7 30 p m at the Chautauqua grounds of St Paul s M E church instead of the park. Attendees should arrive early to secure seating in the tent. Other items note school teaching began at Highland Norwegian parochial school and Lardalslaget held its annual convention near Decorah.
N H Bakeman helps with farm work at Ed Bauder home this week. Mr and Mrs Warren Harrington of Pontville spend Sunday with C J Harrington family. Fred Grossman Martha Ruby and Edna Lazer from Chicago visited Dr and Mrs H H Wolt through Monday. Mr and Mrs Chas Knight of Janesville Wisconsin visited ten days with M Yenney family. Mr Knight recently laid off at Chevrolet plant.
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