Weekend County News: Local Arrests and Sentences
Wm Beese 25 of Pontville faces grand jury after a forgery charge linked to a motor vehicle registration. Oberlin Reiveland 18 was jailed for bad checks, with a 80 day Fayette county sentence and potential grand jury action after a later 380 check. Bootlegging convict William Buck Priovanik of West Union received 800 dollars in fines and three months in jail.
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Wm. Beese
Pontville
A. Eilta
Justice of the Peace
Roy Berkey
Boese
Oberlin Reiveland
Dilts
Helgeland
Johnson Repair
Clermont
Fayette County
Postville
Fined for Disturbing the Peace and Appeals
Harold Fortach of Gran Iowa was sentenced to 90 days in Fayette County jail by Justice Lou Berkey after pleading guilty to disturbing the public peace with blasphemous language. He appealed to the district court and may remain at home pending outcome. attorney Leon R. Layton. Recent marriage licenses issued include Lyle Burn and Winifred Gray, Claude Hawking and Kathleen Green, George Nydegger and Evelyn Nelson, Milo Decker and Vella Boardman, J. Dale Roys and Florence Dohrer. Judge W L Hichendorf returned to West Union to handle routine matters with no major cases.
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Harold Fortach
Gran
Iowa
Fayette ‘County
Lou Berkey
Justice of the Peace
District Court
Hharty
Leon R. Layton
the District Court
Lyle Burn
Volga City
Winifred Gray
Randalia
Claude Hawking
Columbus Junction
Kathleen H. Green
Waucoma
George Nydegger
Pairbank
Evelyn V. Nelson
Elgin
Milo Decker
Sutherland
Nebr
Vella Boardman
Harpers Ferry
J. Dale Roys
Florence K. Dohrer
W. L. Hichendorf
Ben
Decorah
West Union
Stock Co to Perform in Elgin Opera House
Special two night engagement presented by the Harrison Stock Company at the Elgin opera house managed by Miller. Friday features the comedy drama When a Man Marries followed by Some Baby on Sunday. Music and scenic equipment enhance the shows. Do not miss seeing the performers.
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Miller
Elgin Opera House
Harrison Stock Company
Jo Car- Ryted
Fire trucks vital for rural communities says state official
State Fire Material J W Strahm argues rural fire trucks are essential. He notes early arrival can save the first building on fire and protect adjacent structures, reducing insured losses. He urges communities to use every influence to install rural fire trucks, warning property owners they could be next in line for a fire.
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J.W. Strahm
Elgin Team Praised For Decorah Tourney Treatment
The Elgin basketball team and coach Mr. Whitney report receiving the finest treatment at Decorah during the sectional tournament. Locals at Luther College and the town welcomed the visitors and did everything possible to make them feel at home.
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Elgin
Mr. Whitney
Decorah
Luther College
Board of Education Election Results at Co-elected
Forty five votes cast on Monday afternoon with Mr Schori winning 35. Judson Connery Mattia Zurbriggen and two ballots spoiled. New board: Max Hunsberger president R P Strauch W C Farb R A Crider and C B Schori. First two serve second terms, others first terms, Schori begins a new term after two years filling a vacancy.
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Mr. Schori
Judson Connery
Mattia Zurbriggen
Max Hunsberger
R. P. Strauch
W. C. Farb
R. A. Crider
C. B. Schori
Fates of Elgin Attend Davenport Meeting
The Fates of Elgin were conapicu late by their absence yesterday as every member of the family but one attended a Chevrolet company salesmen meeting and banquet at Davenport. The party left in the morning in two cars including Mr and Mrs John Falb and others.
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Elgin
Davenport
Chevrolet Company
John Falb
Geo. H. Falb
Walter C. Falb
E. L Crowe
H. W. Falb
Haugen Becomes Oldest Member of Congress
By the death of Harry A. Cooper of Wisconsin Gilbert N. Haugen of the Fourth District becomes the oldest member in years of service. Haugen first sought Congress in 1898 as a compromise to break a deadlock.
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Harry A. Cooper
Wisconsin
Gilbert N. Haugen
Jaws
Haugen
Swindler Peddles Fake Checks In Iowa Farms
A man using aliases such as J B Miers George Myera and J B Martin targets Iowa farmers as a stock buyer. About fifty, 200 pounds, he makes small payments to farm buyers then persuades local buyers to endorse forged checks before vanishing. He has worked with local accomplices and operates across multiple counties.
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Iowa Farms
J. B. Miers
George Myera
J. B. Martin
Iowa
Rural Apostolic Church Donates 50 to Drought Sufferers
Members of the Apostolic church east of Elgin give 50 to the local Red Cross for drought victims in Arkansas. The check was handed to Max Thoma, local chairman, and dispatched through the central organization at Weet Union. The church has now added to a local quota of 100.
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The
Apostolic Church
Elgin
Red Cross
Arkansa
Max Thoma
Weet Union
Silver Wedding Party for Mr and Mrs L A Grimes
Thirty five relatives gathered at the Grimes home Saturday to mark their silver wedding with a color decor of silver and pink and a midnight lunch featuring an elaborate cake. A silver purse was given to the couple and out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Jake Miller and Mr and Mrs Milton Miller of Elgin. On Sunday thirty four relatives returned for a picnic with guests Mr and Mrs Herman Rolfs of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Arch Grimes of Montivero.
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Mra. I. A. Grimes
Plan for permanent Christmas tree in Elgin park
The Elgin Legion and Auxiliary plan a permanent Christmas tree in the park. The project is a fair sized yearly endeavor that should be welcomed. If every town group followed this lead, Elgin would be well above the ordinary.
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Elgin Legion and Auxiliary
West Union Men Attend Booster Paving Meeting
E H Estey and Martin Cooney attended a Lions Club meeting in Calmar on Monday evening. The group discussed paving No 11 from West Union to Calmar and planned to urge the commission to advance the project. Estey is club president, the organization having formed here last year. A follow up meeting will be held soon in West Union Union.
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E. H. Estey
Martin Cooney
Calmar
Lions Club
No. 11
West Union
Mr. Estey
Relatives Help Celebrate Elderly Citizen's Birthday
Thomas Howard Sr. turned seventy eight on Saturday March 7 and planned a quiet day at home. Relatives surprised him with a big noon birthday dinner at the Howard residence. Attending were Enon Howard, Thos E Howard and son Robert, Reuben Howard and daughter Hazel.
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Thomas Howard
Howard
Enon Howard
Thos
E. Howard
Robert
Reuben Howard
Hazel
Legion And Auxiliary Card Party Set For March 18
The Elgin Legion Post and the Auxiliary invite the public to a card party at the city hall next Wednesday evening March 18. Admission is 25 cents, lunch included after games, and all are welcome.
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Elgin Legion Post
The
Aux- Mary
City Hall
Notice to Dog Owners Tax Due March 1931
Notice to dog owners states the 1931 dog tax became due March and payments should be made to town clerk O. B. Harrington who will tag the animal according to the tax.
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Harrington
MAIL ORDER ROUSE BUYING LOSES ITS APPEAL
In the central states mail order catalogs arrived in Elgin and other towns, but progressive merchants countered with home dealer campaigns. Tire makers and others promoted buying locally with personal service, signaling a shift back to small towns as business improves and may continue.
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Central States
Elgin
All Primary Roads to be Paved in Time
Glenn C. Hayes of the Good Roads Association outlines Iowa primary road aims. A population of 150 or more will boost primary mileage to about 8,250 miles, with each added mile reducing county road costs while allowing funds for trunk and local road work. If bond action passes, the state must take over these roads this year.
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Glenn C. Hayes
Lows Good Roads Association
Iowa
Boards of Supervisors
First Robin Sighted in February Heralds Spring
Signs of spring are evident with reports of the first robin. Miss Ella Gehring saw a robin in her house yard in the last week of February, confirming that spring is near.
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Ella Gehring
Seven Generations of Bartletts Traced Through Family Line
L W Reed expands the Bartlett lineage from six to seven generations starting with John Bartlett, War of 1812 veteran, to great grandchildren Gertrude, George, Ruth and Margaret. The family includes Henry Bartlett, John Bartlett Sr, Margaret Hill of Wichita, Gertrude Martin of Des Moines, Eva Glenn of Polk City, with many descendants attending a Brainard reunion two years ago.
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L. W. Reed
John Bartlett
Henry Bartlett
John Bartlett Sr
Margaret (Bartlett) Hill
John Jr
Wichita
Kansas
Gertrude (Hill) Martin
Des Moines
Eva (Martin) ‘Glenn
Polk City
Iowa
Gertrude
George
Ruth
Margaret
Bartlett
Brainard
Assessing Nearly Done for Pleasant Valley Township
Frank Lyon Pleasant Valley assessor said Monday the assessments were nearly completed with six or seven more parties to see before season end. The assessor has a 66 day limit and is paid 4.00 dollars per day. Some believed the assessor earned over 500 dollars but Lyon stated the maximum was 264.00.
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Frank Lyon
Pleasant Valley Township
Pleasant Valley
jBsteaxer
Lyon
Community Club Urges Members In Elgin Drive
Old timers recall a winter like 1877 as Elgin plans an intensive membership drive for its Community Club. With about seventy businesses in town, organizers target 30 to 35 members, stressing civic effort, attendance, and financial support ahead of a March 14 completion date and a celebratory dinner for new members.
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Elgin
Towa
Community Club Plans Elgin Homecoming This Summer
The Echo reports former residents urge Elgin to hold its first homecoming this coming summer. The Community Club favors the plan at its next meeting, which will include supper. A membership drive precedes the meeting and local businessmen are urged to join to support the event.
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the Echo
Elgin
Ion 1
Elgin Three Rounds In Decorah Sectional Basketball
Elgin High reached the sectional semifinals at Luther gym Decorah after beating Luana 26 25 and Marquette 31 19 before losing to Elma 41 12 Elma then defeated Lime Springs 50 5 to win the tournament Waukon took Class A by beating Cresco 29 10 Final rounds show West Union over McGregor 25 18 Cresco 27 Postville 18 Waukon 31 Cresco 10 in Class A Final Waukon 31 Cresco 10 Class B saw Elgin edge Quana 26 25 overtime Farmersburg 25 Chester 23 overtime Elma 39 New Albin 9 Elgin 31 Marquette 19 Farmersburg 21 Lansing 15 overtime Lime Springs 18 Clermont 16 Alma 39 Waterville 13 Third Round Elma 41 Elgin 12 Lime Springs 17 Farmersburg 12 Elma 50 Lime Springs 5
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Elgin High
Luther Gym
Decorah
Luana
Marquette
Elma
Lime Springs
West Union
McGregor
Cresco
Monona
Waukon
Postville
Elgin
Quana
Farmersburg
Chester
New Albin
Lansing
Clermont
Alma
Waterville
Notice Prohibits Roller Skating on Elgin Sidewalks
City ordinance bans roller skating and coaster wagons on Elgin sidewalks and any vehicle that annoys pedestrians. Tarenta urged to warn children to avoid future trouble. Mayor A. M. Weibel signs off. Berg advertises wool products from $20.00.
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Elgin
M. Weibel
Membership committee named after Friday’s meeting
The membership committee named at Friday's meeting comprises C. B. Schari, Rev. J. J. Snyder, H. W. Falk and R. P. Strauch. Contact any of them about membership if you do not see you soon.
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C. B. Schari
Rev. J. J. Snyder
H. W. Falk
R. P. Strauch
Baptist Bible Day Program at Sunday School
The Baptist Sunday school presents a program on Sunday March 22 at 11 o'clock. The event features songs Bible readings and a short address. Attendees include Lois Burrow Maxine Lehman Jolly Juniors Kenton Kruger Helena Boleyn Sones and many others with Rev Ph Laver delivering the short address. Mr and Mrs John B Johnson of Rock Rapids visited the area and Mr and Mrs Oscar Frieden of El Kader spent Tuesday nearby.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Lois Burrow
Jolly Juniors
Maxine Lehman
Jack Adrian
Kenton Kruger
Helena Boleyn
Jesus
Gordon Zurbriggen
Mary Goetz
Little Chatterbox
Ruth Kruger
Chrysto
Miller
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Helen Muehlethaler
Clifton Miller
Lyle Kruger
Ralph Mock
Clara Nelson
Albert Kohls
Maria Lyons
Elaine Zurbriggen
Dorothy Kruger
Margie Boleyn
Gladys Miller
Erma Redwinkie
George Mock
Junior Jacob
Jessie Lyons
Lilian Jacob Disley
Angel
Anna Mae Haus
Louise Hackman
Lillian Kruger
Isabelle Wenger
Violet Miller
Maran Lehmann
Gladys Yearous Bongesse
Hole
Ph. Laver
John 8. Johnson
Rock Rapids
P. J. Anderson
Chicago
Oscar Frieden
el Kader
Sam Lebinan
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W. L. Ei Hendorf
William (Buck) J Priovanik
Cong
Rural Church
Silver Wedding Party
MR. and
Mrs. L. A. Grimes
Legion and Auxiliary Card Party
Hanson
Plymouth County
Mr. Henson
Berg
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