Prisoners Plead Guilty And Receive Paroles In County Court
Three prisoners pleaded guilty to liquor nuisance and related charges. One man, previously jailed at Fort Madison, was remanded to await parole. George Keffer and another defendant received three month jail terms and $300 fines, with Keffer paroled after paying. Sheriff H J. aided initial transport to begin terms.
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Fort Madison
H.J
JL. Colby
Oran
Fayette County
Eichendorf
George Keffer
Odlewin
Costa
Sheffer
Local court deals out sentences in Fayette county
Justice of the Peace John T. Riley sentenced three offenders to 30 days in Fayette county jail for petty crimes including bad checks horse blankets and stolen Cape and overcoats. Wilford Clark was released on a 2000 bond and will face Clayton county grand jury. Seventh graders mostly pass hygiene exams and may skip geography next year if successful. April district court jurors list includes Wadena and Wa dena residents.
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Justice of the Peace
Justice of the
John T. Riley
Fayette County
Dale L. Gilman
Springville
Iowa
Jim Boland
Volga City
Marion Hohman
McGregor
West Union
Wilford Clark
Clayton County
L. G. Moyer
Fire damages Harrington home during visit
A fire at the Harrington residence, while Ms Beha Kohler was visiting, produced smoke from multiple spots. Fire crews determined the blaze started in the walls or attic, quickly subdued it, and the home was insured. An adjuster visited Monday for a satisfactory settlement with Mr Harrington.
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Mes
Beha
Kohler
Smoire
Harrington
Mr. "Harrington
New Standard Six Chevrolets Displayed at Falk's
The latest Standard Six from Chevrolets is shown at Falk's on Saturday featuring coach, coupe and coupé with rumble seat. All cars have Fish 1 bodies and no draft ventilation, priced from $445 to $475, claimed as the lowest six gold car price yet offered.
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Falk’s
Chevrolet
Prowl Ge
Pool Hall Burglarized Again in Town
Wm. F. Miller's pool hall was entered by thieves Monday night, about 150 dollars of merchandise stolen. Entry was gained by prying doors from alley furnace room to kitchen, using a short wrecking bar left behind. Sheriff notified Tuesday morning but no investigation occurred as the owner was away.
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Wm. F. Miller
Mr. Nehring
Card of Thanks from Harrington Family
The Harrington family expresses sincere thanks to voluntary firemen for prompt service saving their home from fire on March 9 and to neighbors and friends who helped remove and return belongings and clean up after the fire.
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Oine
Bible Class Meeting At Mrs Bakeman Home
The M E Bible class met at Mrs N H Bakeman's home on Friday March 10. Readings included Long Be the Tie Devotional Psalm 19 and two poems. Mrs Bakeman offered prayer and Mrs Roosevelt replied to a letter from Unknown Woman. Mrs Berg led scripture and Mrs Snyder prepared a cake recipe. Minutes show nine members present and a Jig Saw puzzle discussion led by Prof W Hepner of Syracuse University on why such puzzles remain popular due to accessibility.
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N. H Bakeman
Bakeman
Roosevelt
Berg
Snyder
DeSart
Elgin firemen elect new chief and officers
The Elgin fire department held a meeting last Wednesday evening electing O. P. Stoehr as chief F. D. Welch 1st assistant Frank Greenley 2nd assistant and R. P. Strauch as secretary treasurer The department plans monthly practice meetings and will reactivate the fire siren on meeting nights Dutch Lehman resigned after nearly three years saying he preferred active firefighting to leadership
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Elgin
Eléet
Jehman
Bell
Ovary
Stoehr
F. D. Welch
Frank Greenley
R. P. Strauch
Ihe
A. P. Lehman
Admitted to Honor Society at Waldorf College
Ruth Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry K Peterson of east of Elgin has been admitted to the Honor Scholarship Society at Waldorf College Forest City Membership is limited to ten percent of the student body and requires at least a B average Miss Peterson also belongs to the society and will graduate from the Collegiate Normal Course at Waldorf in June She is an Elgin high school graduate with excellent records
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Ruth Peterson
Henry K. Peterson
East of el-' ‘Gin
Cooperative seeks new secretary manager as Harry Wenger resigns
El jgin Brainard Cooperative Company Board invites written applications for a secretary manager to take office April 1 1938. President E L Bauder will receive bids. Board may reject any or all. Fifty three town banks freed from restriction. state department adds 14 to list and will inspect others for approval.
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Eljgin-Brainard Cooperative Company
Harry Wenger
E. L. Bauder
Tuesaday
State Department
Elgin Community Club Pep Meeting Planned for Friday
The Elgin Community Club schedules a pep meeting Friday March 12 at 6 80 pm in the town hall with dinner at 6 30 by the M E Aid Society. Elgin's Little German Band will perform and Tom Dyer of the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce will deliver a pep talk. About ten Oelwein business men may speak. club membership is reduced to 1.00 to attract new workers.
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Elgin Community Club
Scott
Elgin
Tom Dyer
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
Tom
M&hong
Elgin School Election Sets Attendance Record
Elgin Monday election produced about 250 votes, likely a record for the district. Four candidates ran for two director seats with results: Hunsberger 125, Strauch 147, Gilbertgron 122, Kruger 102. Incumbents Falk Crider and Schori remain on the board.
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H. H. Gilbertgron
Max Hunsberger
Edwin Kruger
R. P. Strauch
Hunsberger
Strauch
W. C. Falk
R. A. Crider
B. Schori
Fellowship Meeting at Elkader Observes The Five Points
The March Masonic Fellowship meeting will be held in Elkader next Thursday the 28th. H Burdine of West Liberty Past Grand Chaplain will speak on The Five Points of Fellowship and is expected to deliver an engaging message. R V Brandt of Clermont is association president. Trade at home among friends.
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Elkader
H. Burdine
West Liberty
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
Elgin State Bank Opens Doors Again on Monday
Elgin State Bank resumes operations on Monday March 18 after a governor's order closed all banks March 4 1933. Under state supervision deposits received cash only checks credited when cleared new deposits held in bank or Federal Reserve Bank and subject to immediate call. A monthly account charge of 1 and a 3 cent service charge per check apply, with further restrictions expected as the state department issues new orders.
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Elgin State Bank
State Banking Department
State Department
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Ready to Help Apply for Crop Loans
Regulations for 1933 crop production loans issued by the Secretary of Agriculture are not available to farmers in this county on request to J Keith Noll at the farm bureau office. Farmers can obtain application blanks and details from Mr Noll. Applications are reviewed by the county advisory committee, then certified and sent to Minneapolis for final approval. Only those who cannot obtain loans elsewhere may be eligible for the $90,000,000 fund. Loans may be used only for crop production and require a 30 percent reduction in acreage of cash crops from last year.
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Secretary of Agriculture
J. Keith Noll
Farm Bureau
Congress
Chevrolet Production Increases In February
Total February output reached 45 077 new Chevrolet cars and trucks, up 7 3 percent from 42 008 a year earlier. Public displays of 1933 models pushed year to date production to 150 000 units. Through February 15, 200 more new vehicles were built than in January–February 1932.
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Chevrolet
Beloit Man Pleads Guilty To Adultery
Lawrence W. Havey of Beloit Wisconsin pleaded guilty to adultery before Judge W L Eichendorf at West Union last Thursday. He was sentenced to the penitentiary until released by law. Havey, famed for his Old Fiddler’s Contests, had previously served time and was out only a few months before the new arrest.
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Lawrence W. Havey
Beloit
Wis
W. L. Eichendorf
West Union
Hevey
U S Chorus to Broadcast Over KGCA Decorah Today
The Upper Jews chorus will broadcast over KGCA Decorah today Thursday March 16 from 12 30 to 1 30 p m It will present a varied program of vocal and instrumental music appealing to all music lovers.
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Upper Jews
KGCA
Decorah
Vote to Legalize Beer Passes House Amid Narrow Margin
The bill to legalize a 3.2 per cent beer tax passed the House 316 to 92 on Tuesday. Three Iowa Republican Congressmen opposed it while six Democrats supported it. The measure awaits Senate approval and Roosevelt's signature, with residents soon able to drink foamy beer inside for thirty days, though Iowa residents may travel to Wisconsin or Illinois to obtain drinks. Two unusual figures are noted in the swindle tale.
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House
Iowa
Senate
Roosevelt
Earthquake News Reaches California Families
Messages from California residents report that Los Angeles remains intact with no damage while Long Beach suffered severe destruction. Reports mention fatalities and a tsunami in some areas, with family members confirming loved ones are safe though tremors continue. Local Elgin residents express relief for relatives and friends in California.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
F. W. Hughes
Berta “Strauch
Calif
Title Hanson
Fred Hanson
Harry Gilson
John Bowers
Ern Baechler
John
Wilmington
Elgin
California
Elgin Community Club seeks one hundred members
The Elgin Community Club urges every businessman property owner and employed man in the district to join, aiming for a total of one hundred members. The drive for new members continues with a $1 fee due by Friday noon and a pep meeting that evening. B J Baumgartner returns to work at the bank after a week of illness.
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Elgin
B.J. Baumgartner
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Nehring
Iowa City
Justice Court
District Court
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
W. E. Corkery
Wadena
G. J. Harrington and Family
W. Hepner
Syracuse University
Elgin Mondey
State OF
Department of Banking
Des Moines
D.W. Bates
Mr. Falk
U.S. A
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