Local Education and Court News Highlights
The report notes students failed several subjects and a new opportunity in early May. Superintendent L G Moyer attends a state conference on government expenditures reductions, honored for cutting school costs. Thirty three new court cases are set for April term presided by Judge H E Taylor. Fred Pittey and Richard Miller appear as candidates with Kelder running unopposed for school treasurer. Voters are reminded ballots allow only two directors to prevent spoiling.
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L.G. Moyer
Tuesdy
Deli Moines
Schol
Ed R. Brown
Meyer
Taylor
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
Ince
Fred Pittey
Richard Miller
Bona’ Kelder
Shoo
Hag
Grace period ends for delinquent motorists in Iowa
The motor vehicle department in Des Moines announces all motorists who have not applied for 1982 plates face strict enforcement. Inspectors will ticket tardy drivers with last year's plates, possibly requiring a trip before a justice of the peace, fines, costs, and payment of license and delinquent penalties to fund highway obligations.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Des Moines
Ba Jement
Elgin German Band Delights Masons in Postville
Elgin’s famous Little German Band entertained Postville Masons after a regular meeting. The icy trip produced a musical treat as the group turned attendees into soloists and finished with refreshments. A separate Wisconsin theft report notes farm window and alloy removal on two distant properties.
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Elgin
Postville
Hi-lee
Hi-loe
Postville Herald
The Doctors Have Their Trials Too
A fragmentary note recalls Dy H H Wolf’s recent travels and experiences in Chicago and beyond. Mentions long trips, pavement concerns, and shifts in routine, with speculation about choosing country life versus ongoing erratic schedules.
First Copper Chix Arrived in Cold March 7 1932
The Copper Chix arrived Monday March 7 1932, greeted by near zero temperatures. They stayed in an electrically heated incubator at Capper Hatchery, with plans to keep them there until the next day as three large incubators operated and more filled to meet rising demand. The first hatch was reported good.
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Capper
West Union Hospital Patient Update and Local Social Notes
Mrs E M Hoag became a patient at West Union hospital after surgery performed by Dr Jardee. She is under the care of nurse Ells Lehman with favorable reports. Her daughter Helen Jean stays with grandparents A S Houg during recovery. Rose Garber returned from visits in Kansas and Missouri. she traveled to Sabetha and Lamar before coming home to Elgin. A farmer’s money hoard story ends with the wrong cream can, showing a $10,001 discrepancy on a $28,000 purchase.
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E. M. Hoag
West Union Hospital
Jardee
Ells Lehman
Elgin
Clermont
Rose Garber
Kandsa
Missouri
Sabetha
Kan
J. P. Strahm
Lamar
Mary Frieden
Miss Garber
Town parlor candidate map hints at strong Dem battle
The article discusses a looming Democratic primary clash with candidates GN, Haugen or Cur A. Benson as likely top contenders. It profiles a Decorah figure, Mr. Bierman, detailing his birth, education at Decorah High, University of Minnesota, Columbia, Navy service, and long tenure as Decorah Journal owner and county Democratic chairman since 1910. It then argues rail service preservation hinges on towns sustaining payrolls, noting trucking competition drains passenger revenue and could drive rail divisions to abandonment, transforming the nation into inland towns.
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Link
Haugen
A. Benson
Mr. Bierman
Rochester
Minn
Decorah
Bierman
University of Minnssota
New York
Columbia University
Valdez Business College
Morton County
North Dakota
Harvard Law School
Decorah Journal
Harry Holmes
Woodrow Wilson
B8th
Emmeteburg
Elgin Park Needs Attention and Repair
Readers urge action on Elgin's park after severe winter and spring weather ruined grass and pathways. Foot and vehicle traffic trampled the lawn near the bandstand, prompting a plan to sow grass seed during a late spring snow and wire off the park to protect new growth until it takes root.
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Elgin
Graas
Elgin Fans See Tight Bout Between Giunta and Clermont
A large Elgin crowd attended the Clermont Independents versus Colored Giunta basketball game Tuesday night. The close contest provided steady action and the humor of the event kept spectators amused.
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Elgin Basketball
Clermont
Giunta
Clermont Independenta
Randalia and Clermont stars in rugged McGregor event
In a rough weekly tourney Randalia defeated Clermont 22 to 21 to claim the Class B crown while Randalia also topped Stanley in a earlier clash. Postville beat Oelwein 22 21 for Class A with Oelwein falling to Postville 27 19 in round play. Wan Kon claimed Class A and Luana won Class B at McGregor tournament.
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Postville
AH Randalfa
Bebra
Fairmn
Id Bo
Air Tight
Clermont
Elgin
Stanley Che M Batt
Tirnameht
Randalia
Oelwein
West Union
Maynard
Decorah
Oskwell
Fayette
Fredericksburg
Volga City
Hazelton
Wanroma
Hawkeye
Stanley
Oran
Aurora
Glermoft
Arlington
Fredericksborg
Waucoma
Randalls
Wankon
Luana
Rural School East of Elgin Closed Last Friday
The district reports that a rural school east of Elgin was closed last Friday due to fewer than five students. Georgia Meyer of Elgin had been the district teacher, and pupils will be transported at the district’s expense to the nearest school.
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Elgin
Oene
Georgia Meyer of
Mecca Week Celebrations At State University Of Iowa
The associated students of engineering at the State University of Iowa plan a five day Mecca Week from March 18 to 22. The 28th annual event features a musical comedy Adam's Apple by engineer cast, a campus banquet at Memorial Union lounge, a Mecca Ball, and an open exhibition Saturday afternoon of the engineering building and laboratories for public inspection.
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Associated Students of Engineering of
The
State University of Iowa
Memorial Union
Bible Class Meeting Recites History of Song and Hymns
The M. E. Bible class met Friday March 4 at Mrs. Robert Peters home. The program included History of Song by Mrs. J J Snyder In the Cross of Christ Devotional by Mrs. Peters Psalm 26 prayer by class Lincoln as 4 Congressman Henderson What is Happiness by Mrs. DeSart He Leadeth Me by Mrs.
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M. E. Bible
Robert Peters
J. J. Snyder
Peters
Lincoln
Henderson
DeSart
Minerva Weibel Convalesces After Pneumonia Battle
Minerva Weibel, a nurse at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, has been seriously ill with pneumonia for two weeks. Her father A. M. Weibel reports she is now recovering but will need time to regain strength. friends note her convalescence.
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Minerva Weibel
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
A. M. Weibel
Anti hoarding plan to draw out idle dollars
Rural carriers face heavy snow drifts hindering routes and forcing diversions as the government rolls out a voluntary 60 dollar bond campaign. Officials say idle currency should move to revive business, with bonds offering 2 percent interest for one year and available on 60 days notice. Money in banks remains preferred working capital, per the president.
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United States
Banka
Pleasant Valley delegates chosen for GOP county meet
Seven delegates were named Saturday to represent Pleasant Valley township at the Republican county convention at West Union courthouse on March 12 at 11 a.m. The delegates are W. C. Follett, B. H. Brackin, Robert Wilson, John Falk, J. I. Phillips, O P. Strauch and B. B. Schori. The county convention will select delegates to the state convention and ultimately influence the national party. Voters showed little interest in the local caucus, suggesting indifference toward national politics.
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Pleasant Valley Township
West Union Court House
W. C. Follett
B. H. Brackin
Robert Wilson
John Falk
J. I. Phillips
P. Strauch
B. Schori
Pleasant Valley
Town Election Filing Date Stated for March 28
The municipal election is set for Monday March 28 with a new law requiring candidates to file papers fifteen days before voting. The last day to file would be this Saturday. Mel Kohler planned to withdraw but fell ill delaying his filing. another candidate may file if he withdraws.
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Mel Kohler
Another Feather for Tiff Green's Cap
South Pasadena basketball teams coached by C M Green defeated both Whittier squads, state champions for two years. Green has enjoyed success since moving to South Pasadena, driven by total commitment to coaching.
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South Pasadena
Calif
C. M. Green
Whittier
Green
Pasadena
Mrs. Eveline Larson Dies at Volga City
Eveline Larson, who lived between Elgin and Wadena, died Sunday March 6 at her daughter Mrs Lester Kejholtz home in Volga City. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Wadena Presbyterian church with burial in Highland cemetery.
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Eveline Larson
Elgin
Wadena
Lester Kejholtz
Volga City
Wadena Presbyterian Church
Highland Cemetery
Northbound Rock Island Train Arrives Late in Elgin
The Rock Island train from the north failed to reach Elgin by 9 AM on Tuesday, arriving near 6 PM. The delay disrupted Echo office operations as two days of news were delayed, with staff blaming mail service for the backlog. The narrative notes new stock and forms delaying work.
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Rock Island
Elgin
Echo
Many Papers Turn Down Advertising From Cities
The Holstein Ady notes that local merchants should buy all available home paper space to keep community representation strong. It laments the day when papers may have to accept city and mail order ads, arguing such a shift would betray the town's character and hurt local businesses.
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Holstein
Batings
Some Good Advice on Changing Partners and Morals
A satirical take visits a girl who flirts with many, suggesting stern social discipline rather than continual changing partners. The piece uses sharp humor and rural-legend aphorisms to critique promiscuity, contrasting marriage prospects with public opinion and judgment.
Council Cuts Public Lighting To Reduce Winter Bills
The council met Monday and approved reduced street and public lighting to lower winter utility costs. Officials warned that keeping taxes down hinges on smaller lighting usage, a move many residents support to avoid higher levies.
Bank in Nashua Fails after Depositor Waiver Refusal
Refusal of a few Bassett bank depositors to sign waivers prompted officers to seek a receiver, ending the bank. Capital listed at 325000 with December 31 deposits of 168748. A small chimney fire occurred Saturday morning at the Chas Feller residence in West Elgin but caused no damage.
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Bassett Bank
Nashua
Weet Elgin
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