Special News Letter Front U. S. Capitol on Washington's Birthday
A congressional front page report describes the death of Congressman Joseph J. Hooper of Michigan on the Capitol floor soon after his birthday speech. It notes a rising death rate among lawmakers and likens it to other prominent figures. The piece moves through profiles and anecdotes about Washington insiders, Roosevelt aides, and historical reflections, ending with poetic allusions to sycamore trees along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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George Washington
Joseph J. Hooper
Michigan
Congress
Sweet Alice
Ben Bolt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Treasury
Auto Death Totals Across Counties Revealed
Albert J. Tousley of the Waukon R. and 8 compiled figures on northeastern Iowa auto fatalities. The data show Fayette County with 56 accidents in 1982 and 83 in 1998, seven deaths in 1992, eight in 1932, six in 1998, 89 injuries in 1932, 188 in 1983, one pedestrian killed in 1938, and twenty children injured. Clayton County figures were markedly lower, about half of Fayette’s.
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Albert J.,tousley
Waukon'r. & 8
Lawa
Horrowing
Fayette County
Clayton County
Marion township forms corn hog committee
Marion township organized Saturday at the Elgin town hall and named its corn hog committee. Elmer Larson chairs the group with Marion Lind as vice chairman Harold Ops on Martin Hanson and Albert Schup bach. Larson reports 885 contracts signed, about 90 percent of the township's corn acreage and hog production, suggesting strong local support.
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Marion Township
Elgin Town Hall
Elmer Larson
Marion Lind
Harold Opson
Martin Hanson
Albert Schupbach
Clayton County
Fayette County
Larson
The
Echo
Celwein Merchandise Show Set For March 21 22
Forty merchants will be represented with booths and many entertainment features staged over two days. An admission fee is asked but small compared with the many attractions. An ad in the next issue will give further details.
Star Route Schedule Change Between Postville and West Union
Effective Monday March 6 the Star Route between Postville and West Union is changed. The carrier will arrive in Elgin at 7 a m for the south mail and return at 10 a m for the north mail. Afternoon south mail leaves at 5 10 and north at 6 15. The route will now go to Fayette for better connections with southern routes.
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Postville
West Union
Elgin
South Mail
North Mail
Fayette
Rates on Electric Service Reduced in Elgin
The Echo publishes a new ordinance lowering Elgin electrical service rates by about ten percent. The measure goes into effect upon publication and is welcomed amid deflated budgets.
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The
Echo
Elgin
Shower and reception for Mr and Mrs Schupbach
Mr and Mrs Herman Schupbach were honored guests at a reception and miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Butikofer on Sunday evening. About 150 friends and relatives attended and the newlyweds received many gifts for their new home.
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Herman Schupbach
Louis Butikofer
Undertakers Meet Here in Elgin Assembly
The Fayette County Funeral Directors' Association gathered in Elgin on Tuesday with host F. C. Muehlethaler. They enjoyed a late afternoon dinner at the Coffee Cup Cafe before holding their business session and informal discussions about the profession.
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Fayette County Funeral Directors’ Association
Elgin
F. C. Muehlethaler
Coffee Cup Cafe
Elgin district votes March 12 with 12 noon to 7 PM
Monday, March 12 marks school elections across districts with polling hours shown on notices. In Elgin Independent, polls open at noon and close 7 PM at the Elgin State Bank lobby. One director is to be elected, retiring member C. B. Schori seeks another term, while B. J. Baumgartner notes nominating details.
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Elgin
Elgin State Bank
C. B. Schori
B. J. Baumgartner
Democratic Get-Together Attended at Oelwein Hotel
R A Crider Samuel Mosby Mike Yenney N W Evans R W Muehlen thaler C B Schori Chas Capper Ern Holzer Chas Wenger Reuben Schup bach L G Lehman attended a Democratic get-together at the Mealey hotel in Oelwein Saturday evening. Gov Herring could not attend but Atty General O Connor delivered the main address.
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R. A. Crider
Samuel Mosby
Mike Yenney
N. W. Evans
R. W. Muehlenthaler
C. B. Schori
Chas
Capper
Ern Holzer
Wenger
Reuben Schupbach
L. G. Lehman
Oelwein
Mealey Hotel
Gov. Herring
Atty
General O'Connor
Ames press meeting on new graphic arts code discussed
R P Strauchy returned from Ames where a two day press meeting focused on the new graphic arts code. The code covers the fifth largest industry by product value and 60 related trades. Attendees included Hugh Johnson, J A Druyer, Albert Tousley, L P Barth and others. A Des Moines meeting is planned for early April to learn more details.
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R. P. Strauchy
Ames
Graphic Arts
Hugh 8. Johnson
Recovery Administration
Des Moines
Why Trade at Home
A local editorial contrasts merchants from other cities and mail order houses, noting they seek customers but contribute nothing to town or county upkeep or taxes. It urges readers to reconsider sending money outside the county and think about local impact before purchasing elsewhere.
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Waukon
Democrat
Alice Hanson Weds Archie E Howard in Nashua Ceremony
Alice IR Hanson and Archie E Howard were married Saturday afternoon March 3 1934 at the Little Brown Church Nashua attended by Mr and Mrs Lester Chase. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Hanson near Elgin Cheery Valley taught at UI A and rural schools. The groom oldest son of Mr and Mrs Tommy Howard Oak Grove a long time rural teacher. They left for a short wedding trip and will continue teaching for the term.
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Alice IR. Hanson
Archie E. Howard
Little Brown
Nashua
Lester Chase
Martin Hanson
Elgin
Cheery Valley
Elgin High School
Volga City
Howard
Tommy Howard
Oak Grove
Voters Caucus Called for Elgin Iowa March 9
A caucus of qualified voters in the Incorporated Town of Elgin Iowa is called to meet at the Elgin Town Hall Friday evening March 9 at eight o clock to nominate candidates for mayor five councilmen treasurer assessor and a park commissioner for six years plus naming the ticket selecting a Town Committee and other business for the municipal election March 26 1934. Ladies are invited to attend this caucus. 26 27¢ Committee
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Elgin
Iowa
Elgin Town Hall
Ona
Ona Tressurer
Community Club to Discuss Homecoming at March 12 Meeting
Elgin community club to meet Monday March 12 at 6 30 pm at the Coffee Cup Cafe to conduct business including a possible 1934 homecoming. Members C B Schori S K Langsdale and Chas Wenger asked to notify attendance.
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Elgin
C. B. Schori
S. K. Langsdale
Chas, Wenger
Fayette County Schoolmasters Club to meet in West Union
Fayette County Schoolmasters Club schedules a dinner at Hotel West and a regular session at the new high school with guest nights. Prof J B Paul of Cedar Falls will speak on New School Philosophy and W H Antes will also talk on an unspecified topic.
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L. G. Meyer
Fayette County
Mets
West Union
Hotel West
J.B. Paul
State Teachers’ College of
Cedar Falls
W. H. Antes
First Hatch Tuesday at Capper Hatchery
The first chicks for the 1934 season were taken from Capper hatchery incubators on Tuesday. Mr. Gapper said eggs incubated better this year due to improved care among poultrymen. A fair sized truckload of chicks arrived at the post office that afternoon, with many sent to distant points. Last year the local hatchery shipped chicks to every state, a record seldom equalled.
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Capper
Gapper
Death Notice for Mrs. Sam Reinhart of Alta Vista
Mrs. Sam Reinhart of Alta Vista died at her home Friday. Funeral services were held at Alta Vista Monday. She left numerous relatives in the community who mourn her passing. Tell them you saw it in The Echo.
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Sam Reinhart
Alta Vista
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