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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1936
Page
5
President Roosevelt urged a balanced budget but Supreme Court action on AAA taxes and the veto of the bonus bill disrupted deficit plans. The federal government, a huge business relying on taxes, faces proposed micro revenue and a heated tax fight in an election year.
A committee on agriculture favors extending the Federal Land Bank loan rate at 5 percent for two more years beyond July 1, 1986. Congressman Guy M. Gillette introduced the measure, seen as likely to become law. The piece argues the subsidy supports farmers amid prior policy costs and suggests dairy and soil erosion law implications, plus a call for a nationwide butter advertising drive.
Governor Herring’s moratorium on farm moves appeared to have little effect as most farmers proceeded with relocations. Nearly all moves are finished and newcomers are settling in with neighbors. The Echo wishes success to all in their new homes and has checked post office changes for accuracy.
Elgin marks its 44th birthday with memories of incorporation in spring 1892 and the first council meeting on April 25 1892. Early officers included Mayor Chris Lehman and trustees W H E Finke Wm J Graver August Benson John Lehman R Schunke Nick Schori with C G Graham as recorder. By 1898 the roster shifted to Theo Schmid mayor and new trustees Gus Gunderson Geo Heller A Ely, with K S Hoag as recorder. The town's newspaper began in fall 1892 and only two early officials, Gus Gunderson and K B Hough, remain alive.
The Triangle club of Arlington entertained the Elgin Study Club at the Masonic hall on Saturday afternoon. Margaret Lyon North, contralto, with Dora Warneke Miehe on piano, performed a recital. Winifred Chamberlain played a piano solo, followed by a tea. Attending Elgin ladies included Nesdames Paul Zoschke, J. J. Snyder, Elmer Hoag, H. T. Knudtson, Allen Habeger, H. D. Yack, H. B. Wolf and W. Falb.
Only thirty three ballots were cast Monday afternoon in the Elgin school election. H. H. Gilbertson and Max Hunsberger were elected directors and Samuel Mosby treasurer in a unanimous result. Election board members were W. C. Falk B. J. Baumgartner and W. F. Kohler and they worked calmly with plenty of spare time.
The Echo announces a corrected mailing list date of March 7 and urges readers to check payment dates on receipts. It asks those who remitted recently to verify their date, notify by card or phone if mismatched, and thanks contributors for their promptness.
Officers chosen at the Fayette county Legion gathering in Clermont last week include A. L. Porter of Oelwein as Commander H. Whitney of West Union as Vice-Commander W. G. Lenz of Oelwein as Adjutant and B. J. Baumgartner of Elgin as Finance Officer. After the election Paul Smith of Independence district commander delivered the talk.
Agnes Crowe spent the week at her home in Clermont.
The first Capper Chix for the 1936 season were sent by parcel post on Monday. Weather was unusually cold, reducing hatch to an estimated 50 to 60 percent, lower than typical for the period. Hotter later hatches are expected as conditions improve. The Capper hatchery employs five additional staff including Mrs Pinney, Dorothy Olson, Frank Pinney, Norris Capper, and Donald Gilson.
Democrats in caucus elected eight delegates and eight alternates to represent the precinct at the county convention to be held Saturday March 14 at the county seat. Max Thoma chaired the meeting with L L Knudtson as secretary. delegates are Samuel Mosby Ern Schari H F Becker R A Crider Louis Dennler Max Hunsberger Max Thoma and R W Muehlenthaler. Alternates are Lawrence Kauai son Ern Holzer Max Medberry Geo A Schmidt M Zurbriggen Hans Gre ther O Christ Leo Schari.
Jurors were being selected in Clayton county district court Elkader to hear the Thomsen manslaughter case. Attorneys expected one and a half days to complete jury selection. Thomsen, an Elkader attorney, is charged with fatally shooting Jimmie Jacobson at the Elkader fairgrounds last August.
Carl Schori of West Union was named as a deputy in the county treasurer's office. He has been employed for over a year at Central States Power and Light Company in Arlington and West Union.
A joint Elgin Post American Legion and Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held next Wednesday evening March 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs H W Falb with Mrs John Falb assisting hostess.
The Democratic state convention plans set Des Moines Shrine Auditorium as the venue on Friday April 3 to select delegates for the national convention in Philadelphia. Fort Des Moines Hotel serves as headquarters with caucus rooms. delegates allocated by 1984 gubernatorial vote counts per county with district totals listed. precinct caucuses to occur county by March 7 and county conventions nationwide on March 14.
Bud Boyer says ridge road surfacing will be finished by Thursday or Friday, then crews move to near Hawkeye for a similar project. The six mile stretch runs from Elgin southwest city limits to Mink Creek bridge just south of Chas Gehring residence in Illyria township, with a short uphill section south of the bridge. Farmers along the mud road gain all weather access and thank the project supporters.
Fayette County Republican Women's club will gather in Oelwein on Saturday March 14 for luncheon at Lorraine's Tea Room followed by business. Speakers include Mrs G E Hillis of Oelwein and Mrs W H Beall of West Union. Officers to be elected. Current officers: Mrs Hoyt Young, president. Mrs King, vice president. Mrs Smith Kennedy, secretary-treasurer.
Grimm and Hellum enlarge their showroom occupying the entire Hellum building front. An extra show window will be added and interior redecorated for a more attractive display. Hans Keiser has shown improvement after illness and may have visitors again soon.
Silverleaf Lodge of Elgin to hold a special meeting on Tuesday evening March 17 in line with a Grand Master proclamation. It marks the fifth consecutive year of annual convenings by about 70,000 town Masons to discuss fraternal matters, with the local lodge aiming for full attendance.
The town caucus held Friday evening drew nearly three times the turnout of the Republican and Democrat caucuses, signaling strong local interest. About sixty to seventy attended as B J Baumgartner chaired, N W Evans won the mayoral vote, and the Citizens Ticket named for council and other positions includes C O Torkelson M Yenney H W Fatb Ern Schori F C Muehlethaler Max Thoma Mel Kohler Chas Capper. The Citizens' Committee for the next two years includes E J M Hong Leo Schori and G J Mosby. The ticket was placed on the ballot by petition under new nomination laws.
"One of the best sales this year" said Walt Kohler as Art Friederich’s sale last Tuesday drew strong demand. Highlights include a four‑horse team with gelding and mare selling for 329 dollars, a mare at 166, a blind mare at 76, top cow 61.50, next 60, and average near 50. Sows fetched 108 for three, with one at 40. Shoats brought 14.50 each, pullets 91, hens 97, oats 37, corn 54, proving well‑kept stock pays.
The Elgin Study Club met at Irene Yack's home on Tuesday evening March 10. Verna Mosby reviewed Natives Return by Louis Adamic. Bernice Fatb reported on Arlington Triangle Club visit. Officers elected for the coming year were Irene Yack president Rose Wolf secretary Clara Baumgartner treasurer Gladys Schori publicity chair.
Ice left Otter Creek Monday afternoon around four o'clock while Turkey River remained blocked until Tuesday morning. No large ice jams formed near Eig in and the rivers ran bank full yet avoided flooding the low-lands as conditions eased.
The Elgin Community Club met on Monday evening March 9 at Evans Cafe with about forty members. They discussed maintaining south mail service, impacts on Capper hatchery shipments, road matters, memberships, and days ahead. The group approved observing Good Friday with a business closure from 12 to 3 06 pm or at least 1 30 to 3 00 pm for union services at St Pauls M E B church featuring Rev Snyder and Rev Zogdike.
John A. Senneff, fourth district Republican committeeman, notified Fayette County that the Republican Volunteers of Iowa meeting was postponed from March 17 in West Union to April 6 due to recent bad weather. One meeting is held in each county led by both county and district committees.
Nearly 600 votes were cast in Postville's school election on Monday resulting in the election of E. C. Marston and Ed F. Schroeder as directors. Leo Beucher won the treasurer position amid competition from Wm. A. Knewland.
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