County car registrations decline in 1933 totals
The county treasurer reported 5686 cars registered by March 1 1933, down from 6500 a year earlier. Pipette County saw only five new families purchase autos this year, four Chevrolets and one Ford, with new trucks also recorded. An 8th grade exam writer noted method to ease 8th grade studies. Marigh Holman McGregor jailed for larceny of two overcoats at Odd Fellows dance, awaiting preliminary hearing in Fayette County jail. A note mentions a flag day reminder and carpets displaying a flag without full context.
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Pipette
Connty
Ford
Marigh Holman
McGregor
H. J. Nehring
Holman
Odd
Dante
Fayette County
Falb sale set for Saturday March 11 at Falb barn
Bigin's sale will be held Saturday afternoon March 11 starting at one o’clock at the Falb barn. H W Falb reports extensive livestock and machinery listed. Banking issues were resolved and more stock was planned for the sale. Mill room will hold additional items. Merchants back Market Day with bargains likely to draw women buyers. Echo encourages reading for buying locations.
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Bigin
H. W. Falb
Falb
Echo
Elgin Resident Struck by Auto
Ole Benson, a retired farmer of Elgin, was struck by an auto Thursday afternoon on primary 56 while talking with a neighbor. The motorist attempted to pass and attack the neighbor, Benson suffered a broken leg and severe head bruises, and was taken to West Union hospital for treatment.
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Ole Benson
Elgin
Inet
Mr. Benson
West Union Hospital
Benson
Rest room at Elgin town hall to reopen soon
The Elgin town hall rest room has been temporarily out of order and the council planned Monday evening to repair the trouble. Officials expect the facility to be available again by the end of the week. Coffee Cup Cate. 28
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Elgin Town Hall
Come
Roosevelt Names Cabinet Revealed by Senate Confirmation
President Roosevelt’s new cabinet was confirmed by the Senate on Saturday just hours after his inauguration. The lineup includes Cordell Hull as Secretary of State, William Woodin as Secretary of the Treasury, Homer Cummins as Attorney General, James A. James as Postmaster General, Claude Swanson as Secretary of the Navy, Harold Ickes as Secretary of the Interior, Henry A. Wallace as Agriculture, and Daniel C. Roper as Commerce.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Cordall Hull
Tennessee
the Treasury
Williem
Connecticut
Jamies
A.le
York
Navy
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Sharold Age
Luinais
Henry Imerce
Daniel Crolina
Safety Walk By Rules From American Legion Prompt
A read of an American Legion safety message urges pedestrians to follow basic rules to avoid traffic danger. In cities, do not cross at red lights, diagonally, or between intersections. check for traffic before stepping from behind parked cars. avoid risky spots with dangerous drivers. In the country walk on the left to face oncoming traffic and skip crossings at sharp curves or steep hills with limited visibility. stay alert as you walk and drive.
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The
American Legion
Town Council Plans Thorough Retrenchment to Cut Costs
The Elgin council, meeting in March, pledged a comprehensive retrenchment policy to reduce taxes and operating costs while balancing prudent business practice. A final budget is set for August, but early discussions aim to ease future decisions.
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Elgin
Cooperative company seeks new secretary manager
The El gin-Brainard Cooperative Company Board invites written applications to fill the secretary manager role replacing the resigning Harry Wenger. The new manager starts April 1, 1983, with right to reject any or all bids. Clem Schmid was ill last week and confined to bed. her sister Mrs Berg assisted.
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Elgin-Brainard Cooperative Company
Harry Wenger
E. L. Bauder
Clem Schmid
F. B. Berg
School Election Monday at Elgin State Bank
The Elgin Independent School District will hold its annual election Monday March 18 to elect two directors for three years. Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm in the Elgin State Bank building. Two candidate slates compete, H H Gilbertson and Edwin Kruger vs R P Strauch and Max Hunsberger, both serving second terms. Citizens urged to vote to reflect district support or criticism.
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Elgin Independent
Elgin State Bank
H. H. Gilbertson
Edwin Kruger
R.P. Strauch
Max Hunsberger
Elgin Loses In First Round At Decorah Tournament
Elgin fell to McGregor 18 to 14 in the first round of the state sectional tourney at Decorah last Thursday evening. Clermont, region champions, defeated Marquette, Waterville, Farmersburg, and Luana to win the sectional and advance to the district tourney at Waterloo to play Urbana in the first round.
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Elgin
McGregor
Decorah
Clermont
Fayette County
Marquette
Waterville
Farmersburg
Clayton County
Luana
Waterloo
Uxbana
Postville
Cresco
Waukon
West Union
Lime Springs
Lansing
Harpers Ferry
Chester
Waucoma
Guttenberg
Lawler
Hawkeye
Community Club Party Called Off Temporarily
The Elgin Community Club pep meeting planned for Friday evening is postponed due to a bank moratorium and incomplete membership drive. Chairman E. M. Hong expects the event to be held by next Friday and will announce in next week's Hecho. The Elgin Post American Legion and Auxiliary plan their regular meeting for next Wednesday evening March 16 at the Legion hall.
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Elgin Community Club
E. M. Hong
Hong
Elgin Post American’ Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Bank Moratorium Brings Nationwide Bank Closures
The article describes a sweeping bank holiday ordered by state departments due to currency shortages. It notes insufficient currency to meet depositors demands, spreading from Michigan to other states, and explains the crisis stems from hoarding and a shift to credit. It mentions uncertainty about government steps and potential redemption in government securities.
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Bigin
State Department
United States
Michigan
February Report Highlights High Holstein Milk Yields
Grant Lauer's herd of nine purebred and grade Holsteins averaged 1028 pounds milk and 8.1 pounds fat. High cow for the month was a para bred Holstein owned by M. C. Deering and Son, producing 70.6 pounds of butterfat in 24 days. Several herds showed 25 to 28 pounds fat per day equivalents, with notes on growing heifers for larger future cows. The report lists Ten High Herds and individual cow yields, including Grant Lauer, M. Grafenberg, Finch Osmondson, J. Matthews, and others. Mrs Howard’s 80th birthday noted and guests named.
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Lauer
M. C. Deering
Grant Lauer
RF Lean
PBI
M. Grafenberg
Finch & Osm
W. Dollard
Ge J
John Lueder
J. Matthews
Grj
M. Deering
School Board Reviews Operating Costs
The Elgin School Board studied operating costs over six years, noting a per pupil cost decline and a plan to cut tuition for outside districts from 12 to 10 dollars monthly. The board aims to pass any further savings to Marion, Illyria, Pleasant Wetley, and Highland townships, with 10 dollars as a maximum. Enrollment rose from 67 to 99 between 1927 and 1932, with tuition pupils constituting a large share. Tuition and cost figures come from the secretary’s sworn statements showing a steady decrease.
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Elgin School Board
Tultlon
Marion
Illyria
Pleasant Wetley
Highland
Tax rule clarifies merchant income return exemption
A Des Moines Internal Revenue letter to a local merchant explains that a married taxpayer with full-year residence, gross income under 5000 and net income under 3500 does not need to file. For merchants, gross income equals sales minus cost of merchandise sold, calculated as opening inventory plus purchases minus closing inventory.
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L. A. Bladine
Internal Revenue
Des Moines
F.R. Berg
Reusser Brothers Visit Mother After NEA Trip
Walter Reusser of Laramie Wyoming and John Reusser of Iowa City arrived Thursday to visit their mother Mrs Emma Reusser, staying until Saturday before returning home. They had both attended the National Educational Association convention in Minneapolis and reported an instructive session. Walter noted Wyoming avoided the low mood affect seen elsewhere, which arrived later there, and said their interests are diversified so the mood had little impact so far. The half joke that they know what “low mood” means adds local color to the visit.
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Walter Reusser
Laramie
Wyoming
John Reusser
Iowa City
Emma Reusser
Minneapolis
National Educational Association
Echo
Biermann Names Ray R Douglass His Secretary
Congressman Fred Biermann appoints Ray R Douglass of Postville as private secretary with office in Washington. Douglass accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Douglass and youngest daughter to attend Franklin D Roosevelt's inaugural ceremonies in March. Douglass serves on the State Central Committee for Iowa's Fourth District and supported Biermann during the campaign.
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Fred Biermann
Ray R. Douglass
Postville
Washington, D.C
Douglass
Nation
Capitol
Franklin D. Roosevelt
State Central Committee
Iowa
Biermann
Do Not Cut Across Park By Elgin Park Commission Message
The Elgin Park Commissioners request that everyone keep off the park during the spring when ground is wet and soft. This ruins the lawn and adds expense to the town. Please cooperate to keep the park neat and clean. Elgin Park Com. 28¢
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Elgin Park
Card of Thanks for Ida Patterson
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs Ida Patterson. Gratitude to the quartet and pianist for the songs and to all who sent floral offerings.
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Mis
Ida Patterson
Old Drum Corps Rendezvous Remembered in Mourning
A memorial poem dedicates to John D Shaffer and Robert Peters, recalling the old drum corps. The speaker mourns vanished comrades, the final roll, and seeks strength in faith while awaiting reunion in eternity. Contributed by Roy F DeSart of Mason City.
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Deam Corps
Roy F. DeSart
Mason City
Ruroden West Tie The Knot In March Ceremony
Myrtle Ruroden tied the knot with Lawrence West on Thursday March 2 at St Olaf parsonage. Rev J Strandford presided. The bride is the eldest Ruroden daughter and the groom the eldest West son. They were joined by Levita Ruroden and Alfie Reierson. Friends extend best wishes.
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Myrtle Ruroden
Lawrence West
St. Olaf
J. Strandford
Louis Ruroden
Bartha West
Levita Ruroden
Alfie Reierson
Market Day Envelope Offer and Rosanna Visit
Get 100 personalized envelopes for 50c at the Echo Office during market day only and order before closing time Saturday. Rosanna Rothlisberger of West Union visited Elgin with friends from Sunday to Tuesday.
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Echo
Rosanna Rothlisberger
West Union
Elgin
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Afety’s Sake
These Legion
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Coffee Cup Cafe
COW Testing Association
M. C. Deering & Son
J. C. Matthews
Walter Dullard
Karl Miller
H. W. Grous
Song
H. N. Turner
Alvin Thoreson
Jester
Thomas Howard Sr
School Board
John D. Shaffer
Robert Peters
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