Annual Moving Bee Updates Elgin Area Farms Exchanges
Farmers report a rising pace of farm exchanges in Elgin during March, listing dozens of moves among Clarke Clermont O'Brien and surrounding farms. Names include Bennett Kiple Anderson Chapman Frieden Robbins Peterman Knudteon Shaffer Daniels Friederich Reichert Kimball Butler and others, with several tenancies and relocations noted along with a festive Elgin band costume anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Harold Bennett
Home Farm
Rolf
Clermont
Sars Kiple
O’brien
Bennett
John Anderson
Chas, D. Chapman
Elmer Frieden
Chapman
Kimpason Bros
Geo. Hyde
Kimpson Bros
Robbins
Herve Robbins
Richards
Israel Shaffer
Windhurst
Harold Fritzel
Mr. Fritzel
Hans Friederich
la Grange
Reitz
Geo. Butikefer
Fred Reichert
Harold Kimball
Reichert
Roy French
Earl Kiple
Wilbur Thornton
Christ Farm
J. M. Gehring
Arthur Friederich
Ern Lerch
Fred Butikofer
Alcorn Receives West Union Post Office Post
Eugene Alcorn was appointed postmaster at West Union and assumed duties last Friday. He previously ran as the Democratic candidate for county treasurer in the recent general election and had recently taken a chemical engineer job in Minneapolis before returning for the nomination.
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Eugene Alcorn
West Union
Mr. Alcorn
Minneapolis
Hatch of 1935 Season Planned at Capper's Hatchery
Capper's Hatchery at Elgin plans a major delivery next Monday March 11 delivering several thousand baby chicks for the first 1935 hatch. Hatchery workers await checks on results to gauge farm flock performance and progress toward an estimated one million chicks for 1935 depending on egg market conditions and NRA restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Capper
NRA
School Election Set for Elgin District on March 11
The annual Elgin Independent School District election will occur Monday March 11 with two directors and one treasurer to be chosen. Incumbent directors R A Crider and W C Falk seek new terms while treasurer vacancy was filled by Keiser awaiting the next vote. Polls at Elgin State Bank open noon close seven pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
R. A.crider
W. C. Falk
B. J. Baumgartner
Keiser
Elgin State Bank
Elgin Savings Bank Dissolution and Trusteeship Action
Samuel Mosby chaired proceedings at the State Banking Department on Monday relating to closing the affairs of the Elgin Savings Bank, which merged with Citizens' State Bank to form Elgin State Bank. Part of its assets are in trusteeship for liquidation, and a stockholders meeting is called to vote on dissolving the corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mosby
State Banking Department
Elgin Savings Bank
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin State Bank
We Will Meet Any Competition Advertiser Says
An Echo feature notes a local advertiser claims to beat rivals on price and quality. Prices and value checks show the city dealer often offers lower prices for similar goods than distant shops. While big stores promise variety, higher merchandising costs limit their pricing advantage. Readers are urged to compare with their local dealer before traveling.
Rothlisberger Heads County Corn Hog Assn
W. Rothlisberger of Elgin was elected chairman of Fayette county for a second year at a reorganization meeting of township corn and hog chairmen in Fayette. L. C. Hitech of Elgin became vice chairman, Paul McElroy was elected secretary, and Walter Robinson of Hawk Eye treasurer.
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Fayette
W. 5. Rothlisberger
Elgin
Fayette County
L. CD. Hitech
Paul McElroy
Walter Robinson
Hawkeye
Rothlisberger
Robinson
Bert Holtzman
Oelwein
Warren Bissell
Market Day Sale Draws Big Crowd in Elgin
The Market Day sale in Elgin last Saturday drew a large crowd despite poor road conditions. Parking was limited as buyers showed strong interest in stock and equipment, with the sale totaling about $2,000 and a lot of quality items auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Relief Applicants Required to Register for Work
Notice from Harriet M. Campbell, Director of Relief, states relief recipients must register with the public employment office. After March 1, 1935, unregistered individuals will not receive further unemployment relief. Registration can be made or renewed at the reemployment office, Court House, West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Campbell
Iowa State Emergency Relief Office
Court House
West Union
Postville Man Killed by Milwaukee Train
Louis Hein, 24, a Postville resident working at a local garage, was killed near the Lee Folson farm Friday night when his car stalled on the tracks and was hit by an eastbound Milwaukee meat train. The wreck demolished the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hein
Postville
Lee Folson
Hein
Finders Now Oelwein Postmaster
Jack Dwyer turned over the Oelwein post office to Lee Finders who is appointed acting postmaster. Finders was a Democratic sheriff candidate in the last general election. Dwyer was among the first Democratic postmasters under the regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack" Dwyer
Oelwein
Lee’ Finders
Dwyer
Legion and Auxiliary Family Supper Notice
The Legion and Auxiliary members and their families will have a family supper preceding their next regular meeting on Wednesday evening March 20. Supper starts at 6 30 p m and each family should bring a covered dish and sandwiches as well as their own dishes. Meeting place is the Elgin town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Elgin Town Hall
O. E. 8 Meeting At Masonic Hall March 13
The regular O. E. 8 meeting will be held at the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening March 13 at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Augusta Schori, Worthy Matron.
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Masonic Hall
Augusta Schori
Elgin Community Club to meet Monday March 11
The Elgin Community Club will hold its regular monthly session Monday evening March 11. The supper committee will set the venue and time and members will be notified by telephone later. Eggs rose from 1 to 16 cents per dozen the past days with a buyer predicting another cent increase. last winter’s peak was 25 cents. Good advice.
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Elgin Community Club
Rooster Boosts Home Town Ditty Broadcast
A Paithful Subscriber sends a radio ditty urging pride in one's town. The verse playfully advises not to boast vainly but to support and promote local roots and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Strauch
Water Floods Elgin Area After Weekend Rain
Heavy Sunday night rain melted winter snow and ice causing the Turkey river and Otter creek to rise around Elgin. Surrounded by floodwaters, residents navigated by boat as streams overflowed and low lands flooded. ice on the Turkey broke Monday afternoon with no jams. Water levels receded by Tuesday night.
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Elgin
Helland
Turkey
Otter Creek
Fred Hanson Married Mary Farrell in Mexico
Elgin resident Mrs. Tille Hannon reports her son Fred Hanson of Los Angeles wed Mary Farrell of Hollywood on February 23 in Mexico. Hanson manages the University Branch of the Bank of California after earlier work at Elgin Savings Bank. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1915 and attended Cedar Rapids business college before moving to California in 1923 to pursue banking.
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Tille Hannon
Elgin
Fred
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary Farrell
Hollywood
Mexico
Bank of California
Elgin Savings Bank
Hanson
Elgin High School
Cedar Rapvids
California
Will Wing Dies at West Union Hospital
Will Wing, about 61, died at West Union hospital Tuesday morning March 6 after a day’s admission. He had lived with the Albert Morse family near Wadena and was never married. He formerly partnered with Boleyn in Elgin in business. The funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Methodist church, with burial in Elgin cemetery.
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Will Wing
Albert Morse
Wadena
West Union Hospital
Mr. Wing
Elgin
Boleyn
Methodist
Elgin Builder Halvor Knudtson Remembered As Community Builder
Halvor T. Knudtson, longtime Elgin businessman and builder of the Center street garage and implement house, has died. He expanded his enterprise, hired more help, and after retiring to a farm, left a lasting mark on Elgin as a civic leader whose work outlives him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor T. Knudtson
Knudtson
Elgin
Center Street
Ridge Road Complaints Spark Farmer Frustration
The four mile ridge road from Elgin to primary 66 is a bottomless muddy mess. Farmers along the stretch say grading finished last fall and a rock crusher was promised with a winter relief program but no work relief appeared. Locals warn readers not to press farmers there for information or risk trouble.
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Elgin
Clifton Powell Hill
Elgin Study Club Hosts Exchange Program Meeting
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday evening March 5 at Mrs. Irene Yack's home. Clermont Study club representatives Mrs. L H Appelman and Mrs. R v Brandt attended. Appelman performed piano solos and Brandt read a Grace Whitney Holt biography. Next meeting set at Mrs. Augusta's home.
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Elgin Study Club
Irene Yack
Clermont Study Club
L. H. Appelman
R. Vl Brandt
Elgin
Augusta
Marion Township Corn Hog Committee Elects Leaders
A corn hog meeting at Center School House Marion township chose Ebner Larson as chair and Marion Lind as vice chair with Herold Opland Martin Hansen and A E Schupbach as members. Pleasant Valley township assigns a three member panel. The Marion committee remains the same as last year.
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Center School
Marion Township
Ebner Larson
Marion Lind
Herold Opland
Martin Hansen
A. E. Schupbach
Pleazant Valley Township
Lawson
Marion
Slot machines destroyed by Fayette county sheriff and deputy
Sheriff Ji J Nehring and Deputy A J Kutschat, acting on Judge Eichendorf order, destroyed 27 slot machines at West Union on Friday. The machines, seized over two years from raids across Fayette county, contained about $233 in coins and were valued at $2,500. They were dumped in the city dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ji. J. Nehring
A.J. Kutschat
West Union
Eichendorf
Fayette County
March Comes In Like A Lamb In Iowa Weather
March opened with mild conditions in Iowa last Friday and meteorologists say the lion and lamb fable is not reliable for the month. Reuben Lehman of Chicago arrived Saturday night for a two week visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs Sam Lehman.
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March
Iowa
Reuben Lehman
Chicago
Mrs
Sam Lehman
Cooper Fined for Permitting Illegal Liquor in Linn County
Iowa state liquor commission chairman Cooper received a $1,000 district court fine in Linn County for knowingly and willingly permitting illegal liquor possession by Mr. Farmer. Reports say he may appeal to the state supreme court and resign as chairman as the governor demands.
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Cooper
State Liquor Commission
District Court of
Linn County
Farmer
Iown
State Supreme Court
Liquor probe in Des Moines expands with witness list
A joint Senate and House probing committee in Des Moines spent last week formulating the investigation into the state liquor commission. The group, led by Chairman Fueling, began calling witnesses including Lea lie Francis, with salesmen tied to the commission expected to testify this week. Senator Paul of Iowa City was cited over a 60 percent commission dispute, while the Democratic committee met in Des Moines, yielding unity rather than resignations as rumored.
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Senate
House
State Liquor Commission
Des Moines
Lealie Francis
Commission
Liquor Commission
Paul
Iowa City
Wby
Schmidt
State Democratic Committee
Fueling
Ft. Des Moines
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Frank Wickham
Topstead
Elmer Baumgartner
Elkader
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Schori & Weibel
Andy Dummermuth
Elgin Band
Fred Falb
LaCrosse
Wis
Alcorn
West Union Post Office
Finders
Oelwein Postmaster
Legion and Auxiliary Family
O. E
Community Club
Fred Hanson
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Echo
Ridge Road
State Capitol
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General Assembly
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U.S
Roosevelt
Ben Antes Williams
Shuckburg
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Columbus
New Mexico
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