Froti U S Gapitet Special Newsletter Notes Cold Weather Curios
A reader recounts a North Dakota gale and a darky elder describing Washington weather as a boy. The piece reflects harsh winter, strong speech, and a casual tone about age, race, and climate. It mentions President Roosevelt attending St. Thomas Episcopal Church and local decorah church size differences.
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North Dakota
Weether
Washington
Montana
Boston
Roosevelt
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Decorah
United States
Washington trip aids students interest in government
A city high school class visits Washington under teacher supervision to see Congress in session, the Supreme Court, and government departments, gaining firsthand government experience. The piece also notes local memories of buttermilk, Emma Goldman visits, and a presidential note on global trade from 1983, reflecting on economic stagnation.
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Washington
United States
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Governor Herring Promises Early Blacktop on Route 172
Reported from a district office and local residents, Governor Herring says Route 172 between Elgin and Vermont will be blacktopped at the first warm opportunity. Plans are being drafted and crews are reportedly already at work, though some locals oppose paving this heavily traveled stretch.
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Herring
Elgin
Vermont
Fur
Sires Resigns Position as Buttermaker at Elgin Creamery
F L Sires has resigned as buttermaker at the Elgin Creamery and plans to move to Benson Iowa for a better post. He has served eight years, increasing production and cutting costs, leaving the creamery well placed among the state's best. The board already has forty applicants while Benson offers advancement opportunities. The Elgin community regrets the Sires family's departure but welcomes the new opportunity.
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The
Echo
F. L. Sires
Elgin Creamery
Benson
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Dt Benson
Informat
Elgin
Sires
Patterson Family Opens New Home With Housewarming
Eldred Patterson and children with Mrs Nora Patterson arrived Monday from Fowler Colorado and settled at the Mrs Mays farm north of 56 near West Union. Friends gathered Tuesday for a house warming with dancing and refreshments.
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Eldred Patterson
Nora Patterson
Fowler
Colorado
Mrs. Mays
West Union
Gas Stove Fire at Brabham Home Damages Minor
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Mrs Anna Brabham residence Tuesday afternoon caused by a gasoline stove that was not fully shut off and leaks. A failed restart sparked the fire, which was quickly extinguished with a chemical extinguisher and caused minimal damage.
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Anna Brabham
Nelson Seeks State Office in Fourth District Bid
Decorah attorney J A Nelson announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor. A Winneshiek county native and longtime civic figure, he campaigned for Congress against G N Haugen eight years ago in the fourth district. Jake Yesrous Sr will live near Hawkeye with his grandson Cornelius Yearous, who runs the farm there. Mrs Yearous will join him in Hawkeye in spring. Rose Garber dined with Mr and Mrs Rudy Yunker for the birthday of both women.
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J. A. Nelson
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Fourth
Congress
G. N. Haugen
Jake Yesrous Sr
Hawkeye
Cornelius Yearous
Yearous
Rose Garber
Rudy Yunkey
Multiple arrests in Oelwein for liquor charges
Sheriff H J Nehring and deputy A J Kutschat arrested five individuals in Oelwein last Thursday night on liquor related charges. Bill John and L L Johnson were bound over on maintaining a liquor nuisance. Elmer Fink and Harold Graybill faced similar charges after 20 gallons of alcohol were found at the Fink home. Earl Williams was arrested for illegal transportation. All were arraigned before Justice Riley and sent to await the April grand jury. Fink and Graybill posted bonds, others remained in jail.
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H. J. Nehring
A. J. Kutschat
Oelwein
Bill John
L. L. Johnson
Elmer Fink
Fink
Nehring
Harold Graybill
Fairbank
Graybill
Earl Williams
John T. Riley
District Court
Fank
Payetta
First Homecomer Reports from Waseca Booster
Mrs. M. W. Hemmingway of Waseca Minnesota is among the first out of town homecoming boosters to reply. She expects a full auto load and express and hopes for a repeat of the three year ago success. Her comment notes a universal California winter among central states residents and an unusually mild season for the area.
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M. W. Hemmingway
Waseca
Minnesota
Withdrawals Reduce People’s Ticket Cites City Posts
Three nominees on the People’s Ticket withdraw as candidates per town clerk C J Harrington. R A Crider was nominated for mayor Chas Capper for councilman and A P Lehman for assessor leaving several blank spaces on the second ticket.
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People’s Ticket
C. J. Harrington
R. A. Crider
Chas. Capper
A. P. Lehman
Only One Marriage License Issued This Week
One license issued by the Clerk of the District Court in the past week. The license was granted to Elmer Olson of Clermont and Laverle Olson, also of Clermont.
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Elmer Olson
Clermont
Laverle Olson
Echo headline hints at secret pact in council race
The Echo reports a quiet pre election maneuver within city politics as candidates avoid public debate. Key figures from the council and a voting rights group are cited seeking behind the scenes influence and promised policy shifts if elected.
Elgin Iowa Mayors Election Proclamation
Public notice proclaims the biennial election for the Incorporated Town of Elgin Fayette County Iowa. On March 26 1934 voters elect a mayor for two years five councilmen two years a treasurer five years one assessor two years and one park commissioner six years. Polls open 9 a.m. close 8 p.m. Dated March 15 1934. Mayor A M Weibel.
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Elgin
Fayette County
Towa
A. M. Weibel
Rural School 100 Percent in Dental Program in Payette County
Daver No. 8 in Payette county becomes the first rural school to report 100 percent in the dental program. Twelve pupils and teacher Letha M. Wood submitted examinations and completed needed dental work. The effort, directed by the county superintendent and the Bureau of Dental Hygiene, promotes proper diet and regular brushing.
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Bureau of Dental Hygiene of
Iowa City
Chimney Fire Calls Out Firemen
The Elgin Farm Fire Department was dispatched to the Wm. Reusser home last Thursday around ten. A hot chimney fire kept Mr. Reusser busy, but by the time the firemen arrived the fire was under control. He appreciated the prompt help and comfort of their visit.
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Elgin Farm
Wm. Reusser
C B Schori Elected School Director
C B Schori was elected to the board of education of the independent school district of Elgin on Monday with 53 votes, unanimous, for a third term. He previously filled a vacancy and served two and then three years on the board.
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Schori
Board of Education
Independent School District of
Elgin
Reception for newlyweds at Elgin Odd Fellows hall
Mr. and Mrs. Severn Blockhus were the honored guests at a reception and dance last week on Wednesday night at the Odd Fellows hall in Elgin. A large number of friends and relatives offered best wishes as the couple began married life. Lila Gruver returned home from Strawberry Point where she had stayed at the Harry Baldwin home. Mrs. Sam Lehman and Hans Keiser are both able to be up and around after lengthy illnesses.
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Severn Blockhus
Odd Fellows Hall
Elgin
Lila Gruver
Strawberry Point
Harry Baldwin
Sam Lehman
Hans Keiser
Elgin Oil Company Changes Ownership
The Elgin Oil Company, long run by Louis Loftagard, was sold last Thursday to Shelton & Shelton of Oran. They will take over April 1 and have leased the east end Center street service station while continuing to handle Mid-Continental products. The elder Shelton previously drove for Standard Oil and spent nine years with Rei Star Company in Oelwein.
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Elgin Oil Company
Louis Loftagard
Shelton & Shelton
Oran
Center Street
Shelton
Standard Oil Co
Oelwein
Rei Star Company
Second Ticket Nominated In Elgin Mayoral Race
A second ticket titled People s Ticket was nominated at a town hall caucus with about fifty attendees. R A Crider chaired the meeting and F D Welch served as secretary. Nominations: Mayor R A Crider, Councilmen Chas Capper Gen N Schori F C Muehlethaler B Schori Jud Conner, Treasurer Verle Kniel, Assessor A P Lehman, Park Commissioner D C Dean. Election set for March 26 with two-year town committee: Max Thoma chair, J J Snyder, M Zurbrig Ben Break 5 hake highiece.
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Elgin
R. A. Crider
F. D. Welch
Chas
Capper
J. J. Snyder
M. Zurbrig
Ben
Returns from Washington Mrs. J Service visits Elgin
Mrs J Service returned Tuesday from her winter stay in Washington DC at the home of her son attorney Robt Service Former Elgin resident Robt Service does not return often and the office suggested she invite him for homecoming this year She promised to do so
Klingmans Back in Elgin After California Visit
Mr and Mrs Ed Klingman and their son Edward returned to Elgin Sunday after a three month stay in California Most time was spent in Santa Ana visiting Fay Klingman They also met two former Elgin residents during the trip and said the visit was pleasant They were greeted at Clermont Sunday noon by their son and wife Mr and Mrs Louis Klingman
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Ed Klineran
Edward
Elgin
California
Santa Ana
Fay Klingman
Clermont
Louis Klingman
Elgin Study Club Meets At Mrs Falks Home
The Elgin Study Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Bernice Falks residence. Mrs. Irene Yack presented a paper on the picture Horse Fall, and Gladys Schori reviewed the book One More River by Galworthy. Plans for next years program were outlined.
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Elgin
Bernice Falk
Irene Yack
Gladys Schori
Galworthy
Elgin Band Resumes Rehearsals Ahead of August Homecoming
The Elgin band restarted Monday evening rehearsals and plans to continue weekly through the summer. A decision on the agenda this week confirms Elgin will host another big homecoming in August, promising ample work for members.
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Elgin
John Falk and Son Visit Davenport for Business
John Falk and his son John Jr drove to Davenport on Wednesday to attend to business matters.
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John Falk
John Jr
Davenport
Elgin to Host 1984 Homecoming Dates Set
The Elgin Community Club decided at Monday’s meeting to hold a 1984 homecoming August 16 to 19, aligning with a Fay ette county fair week. Plans echo three years ago’s success, with committees to be formed by a general chair and officers. Members invited suggestions to improve the event and ensure a bigger, better celebration than 1931 or 1981.
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Elgin
Fayette County
Iowa
Furm
Muehlethaler
Mel Kohler
John Falr
J. J. Snyder
R. P. Strauch
Knudtson Declares Candidacy For Elgin Assessor
Lawrence L. Knudtson announces his independent bid for assessor of the Incorporated Town of Elgin, Iowa after A P Lehman withdraws. He urges voters to write his name on the Independent ticket and mark an X next to it.
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A. P. Lehman
Elgin
Towa
Clothing Store Birthday Celebration Invites Community
The store serving the community since 1200 invites customers to celebrate its birthday on Saturday March 17. It offers up-to-date quality clothing, furnishings, hats, caps and shoes, with statements of sincere service from Fred R. Berg.
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Fred R. Berg
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Togethers
The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting next Wednesday evening March 21 at the home of Mrs. John Falk with Mrs. Walter Kohls assisting as hostess.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliacy
John Falk
Walter Kohls
Elgin Oil Company Seeks Settlements by March 24
Notice informs all creditors of Elgin Oil Company to call and settle debts by March 24. Also mentions Christ has been ill and confined to his home.
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Elgin Oil Company
Brbie Elgin Oil Company
Christ
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