Oelwelt judge grants prefit hearing in bond case
Judge Jay Cook of the Superior Court at Oelwelt presided over the prefit hearing. Zuercher's bond was set at 400 dollars but could not be posted. Several local residents, including Wm. Macer of Oelwein and N.G. Seago of Arlington, were released after serving sentences for violating county laws. Sheriff Hills transported them from the Paysite county jail, and Sheriff Robertson returned from Rochester, Minnesota, where his wife remained hospitalized but is improving.
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Wm. Macer
Oelwein
And
G. Seago
Arlington
Paysite
Sheriff Hills
Yving
Elgin business veteran F R Berg celebrates 32nd anniversary
The Elgin businessman F. R. Berg is celebrated today for thirty two years of service in the town. Tributes and congratulations come from friends as Berg is regarded as a veteran figure among Elgin merchants after many years in local business.
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Elgin
Trianda
Hiv
Fayette County Farm Bureau to aid seed loan program
The Fayette County Farm Bureau via the county agent's office will help farmers access Reconstruction Finance Corporation seed and feed loans. Funds range from 50 to 75 million dollars. loans target farmers unable to obtain credit elsewhere, carry 5 percent interest, and are payable by November 1. Applications will be accepted soon once blanks arrive, with an advisory committee to screen them.
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Fayette County
Tme
Hager Seeks Re nomination for State Senate
Waukon resident State Senator J H Hager visited Elgin Tuesday and announced his candidacy for re election. He is in his first senate term after two house terms and chairs Allamakee county for the Governor's 14x reduction committee. He has farmed and now runs a farm machinery business, keeping him in touch with farmer and business taxation issues.
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J. H. Hager
Waukon
Elgin
Echo
Senate
House
Hager
Allamakee County
Des Moines
Annual Fayette County Beekeepers Meet Planned
The Fayette County Beekeepers Association hosts its annual meet at the Farm Bureau office in Fayette on Friday March 25 at 1 30 PM. President Geo Schatz of West Union has arranged for F B Paddock state apiarist to speak on honey production and bee management. Open to all interested in honey production even non members. Also note Girl Scout entertainment Friday evening March 18 with admission 25 and 15 cents. Billa Lehman returned home Friday to West Union hospital where he had been nurse in charge of Mrs EM Houg.
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Fayette
Billa Lehman
West Union Hospital
EM Houg
Veterinarians Meet at Green Mill in West Union
The Fayette County Veterinary Practitioners Association and spouses dined at the Green Mill tea room on Wednesday March 2. Women bridged after, men listened to talks by Dr. Merrick and Dr. Glen read Parker’s paper, with Dr. N. A. Kippen from Independence giving an engaging talk on early practice. The group invited Fayette County M. D.s to their next meeting in early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Independence
M. D
Farm Bureau Ladies Hold Follow-Up Meeting
District No 1 met at Mrs Ed Wengers home on Saturday March 12 with sixteen present including members men and children and two guests The lesson on Food Preparation for Good Nutrition was presented by Maris Gehring The next follow-up meeting will probably be held in April
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Ed Wenger
Maris Gehring
Market Sale Saturday at Falk's barn Elgin 1982
The second Market Day Sale of the 1982 season will be held at Falk's barn Elgin on Saturday afternoon March 19. A strong line up of horses mules cattle sheep hogs machinery and more is listed. Fred Reichert marked his birthday March 9 and friends gathered that evening.
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Falk’s
Elgin
Locomotive Engineer Bart Evans Dies in Terre Haute Yard
Bart Evans, a 81 year old Mattoon resident and Big Four locomotive engineer for 26 years, collapsed in the Duane yard cab at Terre Haute Ind. He complained of numb hands and died before ambulance arrival. A Mattoon physician had treated him prior. Evans belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers the Moose and the Odd Fellows.
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Bart Evans
N. W
Evans
DeWitt Avenue
Duane Yards
Big Four Railroad
Terre’ Haute
Ind
Big Four
Duané Yard
Hast St. Louis
Mattoon
Brotherhood of Locomotiva
The
Moose
Odd Fellows
Dollar as a God and the demand for flesh
Hampton Chronicle condemns the merciless pursuit of money over compassion. A correspondent urges lenders to consider hard times and give debtors a chance, noting that harsh demands can ruin families and deepen want amid financial strain.
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Webb
There Are Always Spoiled Ballots at School Elections
A school election produced spoiled ballots as voters failed to mark the squares for names or voted for more candidates than allowed. Officials warned that writing in a candidate without a mark renders the ballot worthless and voting for more offices than listed also spoils the ballot.
Kildee to Speak at Fayette Beef Producers Meeting
Prof. H H Kildee head of Animal Husbandry at Town State College will be principal speaker at the Fayette county Beef Producers Association meeting at the Farm Bureau office Fayette this Saturday. He will discuss beef industry problems and possibilities. Mrs Eliza Hadd has returned home from Arlington after two weeks of employment. Wade Sea occ e attended the Girl Scout entertainment.
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H. H. Kildee
Town State College
Fayette County
the Echo
Eliza Hadd
Arlington
Bur Lars Visit Wadena. four businesses robbed
Mosby who officiated at the Jal Wadena Elgin State noted a small incident at the town Saturday morning. Four places the Bigler drug store C G Sniffins oil stations John Hansen meat market and the Knutson implement shop were entered during the night. Cash butter and a rifled but undamaged safe were found with no clear motive. Deputy Sheriff Bilts isInvestigating to determine if local or foreign thieves were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutson
Sniffin
Haneen
Elgin School Election Produces Tight Board Contests
Elgin voters cast 194 ballots in a school election with two director seats. W. C. Falbived and BR. A Crider won with 127 and 120 votes, beggeing second terms. Hans Keiser was unopposed for treasurer with 142 votes. Samuel Mosby and Gordon Mosby supporters each added a few ballots.
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Elgin
W. C. Falbived
BR. A
Crider
Hilder ‘Gilbertson
Martin Wenger
Hans Keiser
Samuel Mosby
Gordon Mosby
State Delegates Selected Saturday at West Union
The Echo reports the Fay ette County Republican convention held in West Union. Seventeen of twenty eight precincts represented. Temporary officers named and later made permanent. Delegates chosen by centers and wards to form the state delegation. Endorses Hoover Turner Haugen and pledges fidelity to Republican principles.
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Fayetta County
Court Room
West Union
John 8. Edwards
Central Committee
W. E. Anderson
E. B. Shaw
W. H. Beall
R. P. Strauch
F. D. Turner
Clermont
J. F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
Fairfeld
Fayette
Gee
Hartman
Eden
J. M. Smittle
Jefferson
Ben Meyers
Oelwein
Lat
F. S. Robinson
John Edwards
Elmer Kirkpatrick
Elmer Kendall
A. G. Miller
Pleasant Valley
Union
James Reisner
E. C. Johnston
N. J. Breckner
Delwein Ist
Ward
Windsor
Bethel
Payette County
Herbert Hoover
Dan W. Turner
G. N. Haugen
Fred S. Robinson
L. E. Bopp
Geo
S. Hartman
Echo Considers Publication of School Buyout Debate
The Echo weighs publishing Mr Cooley’s rebuttal to Mr Kaltenbach on school buying, noting late arrival for this week. It cites two sides in the debate and suggests a possible ongoing half-column each week if both parties wish to continue, or a draw if readers prefer.
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Echo
Mr. Cooley
Mr. Kaltenbach
Contest invites entries on what Skelgas means to you
GizG and Lehman Elgin’s Skel gas dealer launch a broad entry contest with no strings. Readers are urged to write about what Skelgas means to them, with many prizes and weekly announcements over the next three weeks. Lehman offers tips to help shape winning articles.
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Gizg
Lehman
Elgin
Lehman’s
Elgin Iowa Biennial Election Proclaimed
Mayor A M Weibel proclaims a town election in Elgin on March 28 2082 from 8 am to 8 pm to choose one mayor five councilmen one assessor one treasurer and one park commissioner. The notice calls for voters to participate in selecting town officials.
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Elgin
Iowa
A. M. Weibel
EILTS ANNOUNCES FOR TREASURER
Oelwein Echo reports Republican candidate for county treasurer is deputy sheriff and former assistant cashier of Aetna State Bank. He emphasizes business education and intent to serve patrons courteously and efficiently.
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Oteepee Inaayeemeetig
Short
The
Echo
Eilis
Aetna State Bank
Oelwein
No Farm Bureau Meeting This Month
Hilder Gilbertson president of the Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau announces there will be no meeting this month due to expected impassable roads this time.
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Hilder Gilbertson
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Organization
Shanghai talk and random notes from a ragged issue
The item mentions WMT possibly moving to Des Moines and asks if there are objections. A suggestion targets Joe Dramond Motor Co and others for transfer to Shanghai New Hampton Tribune Gazette. R A Crider had a car crash near Rothlisberger camera with no injuries reported. Marshall Field Co. of Chicago posted over five million dollars in losses amid a weak mood.
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WMT
Des Moines
Joe Dramond Motor Company, Et al
Shanghai
New Hampton
R. A. Crider
Rothlisberger
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
Mattia Zurbriggen
Yeaterday
Elgin Study Club Meets March Fifteenth
The thirteenth Elgin Study Club meeting was hosted by Mrs Ma Thoma on Tuesday evening March 15. The program featured Music Club Song by Jane Adama and Lana Henderson and a debate on Colonial Dames vs Modern Club Woman led by Myrtle Falk. At the business session Mrs Myrtle Kohler was elected to fill a vacancy from Mrs Samuel Mosby’s death. The Elgin Library received 30 books from the traveling library for permanent loan with duplicates sent to Clermont Library along with Clermont gifting additional books.
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Elgin Study Club
Ma Thoma
Jane Adama
Lana Henderson
Myrtle Falk
Myrtle Kohler
Samuel Mosby
Elgin Library
Clermont Library
Clermont
Elgin
Mrs Henry Miller Dies After Illness At 61
Mrs Henry Miller died at home Tuesday evening after a monthlong illness. She was 61. Funeral set for Thursday March 17 with a 1 30 pm service at home and a 2 pm service at the Baptist church officiated by Pastor Rev Ph Later. Obituary to follow next week.
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Henry Miller
Girl Scouts Will Stage Benefit at School Gym
Friday evening, March 18, the Girl Scouts host an entertainment at the school gym. Admission is 25 and 16 cents. The event promises plenty of fun at a low price. Wm. E. Baumgartner remains confined at home after weeks of illness but is improving slowly.
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Wm. E. Baumgartner
Big Home
Newest Quick Change Game Reported in Stores
A man uses a $20 bill to buy a small item then a woman pays with a $1 bill and claims the note is marked. She alleges a temporary number on the back of the $20 and convinces the merchant to return the bill. Police should be contacted if such a bill is suspected. Mrs. Louis Klingman returns to Kohler’s store after illness. Hugh Strauch misses school due to illness.
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Louis Klingman
Kohler’s
Hugh Strauch
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Ima
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Para Farm
H. BE. Taylor
F. L. Gitehell
W. W Pritchard
Illyria
H. F. Schooppe
Mabel Scovel
Harry Stolle
Amelia Vaughn
J. M. Wilson
Irene Yack
L. G. Meyer
SEED
Green Mill
Farm Bureau
Fred Reichart
Kildee
Beef Producers’ Meeting
BUR Lars
Wadena
Republican Party
EILTS
Rebt
Girl Scouts Entertainment
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