County education groups urged to curb local suppliers
A dispatch highlights a Iowa plan to centralize school purchasing across counties to cut costs. Dr Frank Bachman argues a county system could save up to 60 percent on supplies, coal, maintenance, and equipment, based on Indiana's two year trial. The Fayette Leader notes concern local dealers would lose business if counties adopt the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tore Saaann
Meinnethera
Towa
Ina
Frank Bachman
Nashville
Tonn
Indiana
B Bachian
Berekage
Gio Fayette
Sayat
Sale Coming Soon Promotes School Supply Cooperation
A notice urges local sellers to list trading goods as a school cooperative buys to secure cheaper prices. The piece notes discrepancies in prices among schools, mentions coal and building repairs, and questions impacts on local merchants while arguing for or against the plan with input from readers.
Local Farms Change Hands Amid Transfers and Moves
In a string of farm property transfers residents and owners shift parcels. Thoman Benton, Robbins, Higia, Cummins, and Rothsee are named among movers. George Howard’s farm sells and relocations follow, the Sheep Ranch changes hands, and the area experiences a notable wave of property activity with several others likely affected.
Away thirty years but keeps tab on friends
Fractehy of Madison South Dakota writes from Elgin that after thirty years since leaving for South Dakota in an immigrant car he still keeps in touch with friends via the Echo. He notes Mindleon area has had heavy snow this past winter now melting, bringing moisture the region lacked for two years.
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Frank
Fractehy
Madison
Dakota
Praatchy
Elgin
South Dakota
Mindléon
Lookin Lovely Play Draws Solid Attendance in Illyria Event
The Illyria young folk presented Lookin Lovely on February 24 to a good crowd despite travel conditions. The three act comedy was staged by a first time group formed from the Willing Workers and Merry Maids Sunday school classes, delivering a commendable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Young Folke
Merry Maids
School election set for March 14 in High Independent District
The High Independent District votes March 14 to decide reelection of directors W. C. Falk and B. A. Crider. No opposition appears likely as of Thursday with petition circulation aiming to place their names on the ballot. William J. Kingbeil of the Postville Board authority confirms the statement.
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High Independent
W. C. Falk
BR. A. Crider
Local Caucus Names Town Officers Amid Light Turnout
Around fifty voters gathered in the town hall for a municipal caucus led by chairman Wi Evane. Nomination of officers followed with A M Weibel as Mayor and a slate including O P Broehr H W Falk Mei Kohler M Yenney and B Schori for council. Max Thoma for treasurer and F D Welch for attorney. Park commissioner six-year post awarded to Hy O Heaton. town committee of three appointed to serve until the next caucus. A second ticket is not yet decided and no petitions have yet been filed.
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Panditry
Mkmehe
Wi Evane
Gomiinittes
Max Thoma
B. J. Banmgart- Secratary
Spb
Sbsirman
W. Evans
Path
Samuel Mosby
Republican Caucus Scheduled for Pleasant Valley March 6 1982
Hollis informs Republican voters of Pleasant Valley township Fayette County that a caucus will convene at Elgin Town Hall on Saturday March 6 at 8 p m for selecting delegates to the West Union convention March 12 1932 and to elect delegates to the state convention March 22 1932 in Des Moines. Officials R P Strauch committee man and Mrs Tills Hamson committee woman urge participation.
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Hollis
Pleasant Valley
Townslip
Fayette County
Laws
Elgin Town Hall
West Union
Iowa
Dee Moines
R.P. Strauch
Tills Hamson
Pleasant Valley Township
Aged Man 90 Injured in Fall at Home
G Engebretson aged 90, father of Mrs G N Schori, fell Sunday evening, losing consciousness briefly. Dr H H Wolf treated a scalp wound with several stitches and noted substantial bruising and possible internal injuries. The incident adds strain on Mr Schori as his wife has just been released from the hospital.
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G. Engebretson
G. N. Schori
H. H. Wolf
Mr.Engebretson
Mr. Schori
Dontor
Regular Meeting Announced by Elgin Chapter Matron
Mrs. Arthur Herrling of Wadena, Worthy Matron of the Elgin chapter, says balloting will take place at the next regular meeting on Wednesday evening March 9. There may also be degree work that night, though details are not definite.
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Arthur Herrling
Wadena
Elgin
Specter appeals after Davenport verdict in securities case
A. J. Specter was found guilty by a district court jury on selling securities without registration. Judge Eichendorf denied a new trial, sentenced Specter to Fort Madison prison, fined 2000 and taxed costs, then Specter posted an 8000 appeal bond through Dave Soider to the supreme court. Attorneys F. C. Harrison and E. R. O'Brien represented him. The Elgin West Union sectional tournament dates March 3, 4 and 6 were noted, with Aurora as the first opponent in the second round.
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Jackson
West Union High School
Elgin
West Union
Aurora
Chidge W. L. Eichendorf
Metrex~ Or
West Union Yasterday
Aid
Specter
Davenport
Jane
Eichendorf
Fort Madison
Town
Dave Soider
Sprais
Hoe
Abtorneya F. C. Harrison
Oelwein
Republican County Convention Scheduled for March 12
By order of the State Central Committee chairman, the Republican County Convention will meet at the Court House in West Union Iowa on Saturday March 12 1932 at 11 am to elect twenty one delegates to the State and District Conventions and Gaucaldea to be held in Des Moines March 22 Delegates allocated by precinct include Auburn Bank Bethel Center Clermont Dover Eden Fairfield Fayette Fremont Harlan Syria Jefferson Oelwein wards Pleasant Valley Putnam Scott Smithfield Union Westfield wards West Union wards and West Union 3rd ward Windsor John Edwards, Chairman Co Central Committee.
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State Central Committee
Court House
West Undon
Iowa
Dea Moines
Auburn
Bank
Bethel
Genter
Clermont
Dover
Eden
Fairfield
Fayette
Fremont
Harlan
Syria
Jefferson
Oelwein
Oelweit
Oran
Pleasant Valley
Putnam
Scott
Smithfield
Union
Westfield
West Union
Woeat Union
Windsor
John &. Edwards
Clermont Masons Host Elgin Lodges Third Degree
Sixteen members of Silverleaf Lodge in Elgin visited Clermont Masonic Lodge last Thursday as two candidates completed the third degree with another advancing. A noon lunch followed. Elgin's Little German Band joined a Pontsvill e meeting but turnout was small due to bad weather and road conditions.
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Silverleaf Lodge of
Elgin
Clarmont Masonic
Tor
Pontsville
Chas /Grunge
Auto registrations show February decline in Fayette county
Data from County Treasurer F. G Lee records 10 new cars bought in February by Fayette county residents. Chevrolet leads with seven, Willyu two, and Studebaker one. Total registrations at February end hit 6,874, down from 6,475 last February, a drop of 399 cars.
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F. G Lee
Fayette County
Willyu
Studebaker
Pobrqairy
Deputy Auditor McGriff Leaves Fayette County Office
Vernon M. McCriff, seven years first deputy in Fayette County Auditor's office, resigns to join the West Union territory as deputy auditor. He plans to make his home in West Union. Auditor Cline has not announced a successor.
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Vernon M. McCriff
Wast Vnion
West Union
Fayette County
Cline
McGriff
Eighth Grade Papers Nearly Corrected
County Superintendent L G Meyer reports eighth grade papers nearly corrected after February exams. Results will be published next week in this letter. Office also mailing voting instructions for the county school election on March 14. Found Mentally Anbalanced Joseph Brandt of Medford Minnesota arrested by Sheriff A A Robertson after odd behavior in West Union. He was deemed mentally unbalanced and returned to Minnesota for treatment.
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L. G. Meyer
Hig
Haa
Joseph Brandt
Medford
Minn
A. A. Robertson
West Union
West Union Oil Co
Fayette County
Minnesota
One Divorce Granted for Amelia Hanson
Amelia Hanson was granted a decree of divorce from Henry O Hanson by Judge W L Biv ehendorf last Friday. They married February 10 1918. Custody of the minor son awarded to the mother. No alimony. Grounds cited cruel and inhuman treatment. M M Cooney represented Mrs Hanson. EB Shaw represented the defendant.
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Amelia Hanson
Henry
Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Reported from Hopewell
Col. Lindbergh’s 19 month old son Charles Augustus Jr was kidnapped Tuesday night from the Hopewell New Jersey home. No clues or information were available yesterday as investigators and hundreds of special police searched the grounds and roads surrounding the residence.
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Col. Lindbergh
Charles Agustus, Jr
Hopewell
N. J
Lind[bergh
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