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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
7
Fragmented report details West Union court sessions with Judge Taylor and upcoming July 7 date. It records county banking liquidated under L A Andrew state official, plus marriage licenses issued by Clerk B Stebbins. Also mentions poor quality eggs and advice for farmers to improve market reputation and income.
At the meeting the West Union lodge brought a candidate and advanced him to the third degree. Music supplied by Higin's Little German Band helped liven the evening as refreshments followed the program.
Please pay all accounts to above company before July first to avoid the penalty that will be attached. Rothlisberger, Secretary, 43-440 W. Rothlisberger.
Elgin Baptist Sunday school picnic held at West Union fair grounds Tuesday with a big dinner, games, and a talk by Rev Theo Dons. It is the annual affair for the Sunday school with pleasant attendance.
A cryptic note describes removing aging hens from a flock, noting older birds are less fertile and may lay fewer eggs. It hints at practical steps for culling or replacement and discusses impacts on egg production and flock health.
While the two boys were alone Norton fished his little brother from the water and then went to the house where his mother worked to calmly report the accident. His composure is highlighted as a key factor in the outcome.
John Falb contracted with M. W Kiple to build a 40 by 50 auto storage shed on the lot west of the Falb garage. He recently purchased more ground from J. W. Ehneider, enlarging to 50 by 100. Construction began midweek with old barn tearing, and the foundation was finished by Saturday night.
The Fox road crew camped at the south end of the R. I. & P. right of way and on the canning factory grounds. They have worked east and west from Brackin farm, with grading nearly finished from Waldron farm to the bottom of Hime idla hill, and will move equipment toward West Union once that end is done.
Members of the Iowa Creamery Operators Association met in Luana on June 18. Floyd Sires of Elgin delivered the highest butter score at 95. Elliott Nelson of Waterville was second with 75. H. D. Hangartner of Clermont ranked third with 64.50. In the men’s judging, Wayne Hunter and Ben Gulavig tied for butter points, with Hangartner close behind.
Ogle County Republican urges voters to bind every legislator to an economy platform. The call targets commissioners and office-holders across state and national levels, insisting on votes against bills that raise government expenses and warning that extravagance must end, with the change demanded at all political levels.
The East Lutheran church overflowed with relatives and friends for the Monday funeral of H. S. Groth. Known across a wide area for kindness and helpfulness, he spent much time aiding neighbors and guiding his community. His sudden death leaves a vacancy hard to fill.
The regular Republican county convention will be held in the courthouse at West Union Iowa on Saturday July 2 1932 at 11 p m for electing 27 delegates to the State and District Conventions and Caucuses in Des Moines July 10 and delegates to the State and District Judicial Convention. It also nominates candidates to fill vacancies in the County Republican ticket. John Edwards County Chairman.
The Methodist Sunday school Bible class meets this Friday July 1 at Mrs Emma Lewis home. Program includes Bong Star Spangled Banner devotional scripture verses and minutes. Mrs Snyder and Mrs Arvilla Shaffer lead sections while Glara Nelson visits Elkader Melvin Halverson home.
The Groth reunion proceedings note attendance of thirty eight at Elgin with Olif Houg presiding. Talks by O B Gunderson and W L Gilge listed. next reunion planned in City on the third Sunday. Officers elected include President Olif Houg and secretary Myrtle Kohler. numerous local attendees named.
The Elgin chautauqua closes with the final performance tonight after two highly praised programs. Audience members are urged to attend the last show as the event has maintained high standards and drawn strong applause.
Funeral services for W. E. Albert 84 longtime state game warden were held in Lansing. He died Saturday morning after arriving home for a weekend visit with illness blamed on throat infection. Albert served 26 years with the state fish and game department since 1919 appointment by Gov. Harding. He is survived by his widow and one son. Nearby notes mention local visits and social changes in the same period.
The Fayette County Farm Bureau picnic will be held at the West Union fair grounds with Rev. Snyder returning as speaker and Bishop Lee of the Methodist church delivering the main address. Extras include Little German Band Elgin and Harlan Township orchestra, a Washington diary playlet, kitten ball game, horseshoe pitching, and a 10 cent admission for the main event.
Elgin overcame an early 2-0 deficit by scoring seven runs in the eighth inning to defeat Hawkeye 9 to 2 in a postponed six or seven inning game. Cliff Kiple was hit by a pitch and had to leave. L Klingman moved to catcher as Frank Kiple and Henninger were sidelined.
The regular Thursday band concert will be held earlier at the chautauqua grounds of St Pauls M E church starting about 7 30. Belva Henson begins teaching at the Norwegian parochial school in Highland this week. Lardalslaget held its annual convention at Glenwood church near Decorah. Mr and Mrs Sam Lehman and son Reuben returned from Chicago after visiting Hugh Casper’s home. Berthatone Casper joined them for an extended visit.
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