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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
5
A historical survey notes Abraham Lincoln’s birthday observed in the House with a speech by Dondero of Michigan praising Lincoln’s love of children. It discusses gag rules, the Revenue Act of 1984, and Elihu Root’s 89th birthday, contrasting views on comforts and public life.
IRE A-COOK announces the marriage of Marie Frances Burke oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Burke to Merlin A Cook youngest son of Mrs Andrew Cook near Elkader. The ceremony occurred Wednesday morning December 27 1938 at St Marys church Strawberry Point with Father P J Boyle using the single ring service. The couple visited Waterloo and Manchester then to housekeeping on the Cook farm near Rikeder Strawberry Point.
Helen Butikofer daughter of Mrs Louisa Butikofer and Herman Schup bach son of Mrs Anna Schup bach were married last Thursday February 22 at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev J J Snyder. They were attended by Elsie Butikofer and George Schuphach. They will live at the Louis Butikofer farm after a wedding trip to West Bend. The dinner followed at Anna Schup bach's home in Elgin.
The Clermont township corn-hog control committee comprises M. C. Deering A. C. Nesbit and Archie Ostlie with 84 contracts signed. Iilyria township named W. 8. Rothlisberger John Flannagan and Guy Ernst after 92 contracts. The Fairfield committee in Glen Nus L. F. Meisgeier and Dave Jell ings oversaw 97 contracts. Pleasant Valley shares 83 contracts and the township boards chairmen met in Fayette to select the county committee of three.
Mr Moaby of Elgin State Bank explains many still misunderstand tax deadlines. Taxes are due after lists are sent around February first and through March thirty first. On April first a one percent penalty is added. Only one days left to pay the first installment of 1984 taxes. the second half is due in September.
The Echo notes a subscriber paid a two year subscription in pennies, the first time such a payment has been seen. James Bailey and daughter Verlie visited Waterloo Sunday to see Mrs Bailey who was mildly ill with a cold and soon returned to work.
Charlotte Marie Borchardt daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Borchardt of Muscatine and Edward Krueger son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Krueger of Elgin were married last Thursday at high noon in Walnut Street Baptist Church Muscatine The single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Pieter Smit featured maid of honor Marie Borchardt bridesmaids Esther and Lillian Kroeger best man Lester Wenger ushers Abe Habeger Richard Krell The bride wore white satin and a tulle veil The church arch featured pink rose buds The couple will live on a farm west of Elgin after March 1 A wedding dinner followed at Hotel Muscatine and a short program of toasts and readings concluded the event.
L B Carter Elgin post commander was chosen to head the Fayette county American Legion association succeeding W A Kneeland of Clermont. Other officers elected include Walter Stephens Oelwein first vice commander Amos Babrock Alpha second vice commander Herman Nauholz Westgate finance officer and J H Hoppe Clermont. The gathering featured music speeches and community singing before a county membership of 398 against a quota of 834.
Echo reports a March 9 town hall voter's caucus to set a precedent for two candidate tickets at every election. Women of legal age are invited and the call states all citizens were welcome at the first caucus. Elgin historically ran a single ticket, making this new move noteworthy.
The Echo corrects subscription list dates this week and urges readers to verify their new dates for accurate credit. If any errors appear, notify the paper.
My Lars Gregerson, longtime Highland resident, died at home Sunday afternoon at 4. She was 70. Survived by her husband and twelve children. Sister Mia Carrie Larson of Elgin. Funeral held Wednesday at Highland Lutheran Church with Rev. G Gunsten officiating. Obituary to follow next week.
Today's Echo touts large money saving ads urging readers to act now. The page highlights price cuts, limited-time offers, and bargain bundles across multiple departments aimed at budget shoppers. Read closely for exact savings and participating stores.
The American Legion and Auxiliary met at Mrs. Elmer Houg's home on Wednesday February 21 with Mrs. Earl Kiple assisting. Essay contest on good citizenship drew 28 submissions judged by Verle Kniel. Eva Mae Frieden won first prize of 1.00 and Dorothy Olson won 50c. Regular business followed. defense article read. evening ended with games and refreshments.
A caucus of qualified voters of the Incorporated Town of Elgin is called to meet at the Elgin Town Hall on Friday March 9 at 8 PM to nominate municipal officers for the March 26, 1934 election. One Mayor Five Councilmen One Treasurer One Assessor One Park Commissioner and to name the ticket and Town Committee. Ladies invited.
About seventy five voters attended the Citizens caucus at the Elgin town hall on Monday evening to nominate candidates for March 26 election. The Citizens ticket lists for mayor H F Becker. councilmen M Yenney Ern Schori C O Torkelson H W Falk O P Stoehr. treasurer Max Thoma. assessor F D Welch. park commissioner C J Harrington. The town committee for two years will be B J Baumgartner chairman Geo N Schori and L F Klingman.
Two chimney fires triggered alarms within moments Tuesday evening. The Fritz home firemen responded first, then another alarm from the Olson farm near Gander arrived just as crews were departing. The Olson blaze was quenched before leaving town, prompting a held call. Old newspapers for sale at the Echo office.
The Echo lists farm relocation and ownership changes as of March first. Chris Wenger and many neighbors switch rentals and ownership across Elgin Decorah Brainard Ossian Clermont Castalia and nearby towns with families like Frieden Medberry Sutter Yearous and Krueger moving to new farms.
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