Political Announcements for Fayette County Sheriff and Officials
The notice entries request announcements of candidacy for sheriff, county treasurer, and supervisor terms starting in 1938 or 1939. Names include George Waldron, W. P. Lauer, Harry R. Humphry, Art Frisch, and Myron E. Talcott, all stating candidacy is subject to primary voters in Fayette County on June 6, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Vetere
George Waldron
Fayette Countty
Republcan
Board of Supervisors
W. P. Lauer
Harry R. Humphry
Art Frisch
Sumner
Termilease
Myron E. Talcott
Higher liquor taxes and public recreation funding
The article argues for higher federal liquor taxes while balancing cuts elsewhere to fund local recreation. It criticizes large towns for political gains at smaller towns' expense and cites Berard Baruch contrasting profits with state regulation. It ends with a prompt to use want ads for buying or selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Bishop
Elgin
Glermont
Berard M. Baruch
Can You Remember Married in county seat surprise
Col Monnce and Miss Daisy Smith wed Tuesday in the county seat to the delight of friends who know them in Oak Grove. Miss Smith has long served Echo readers, while the Elgin Canning Co plans for sweet corn, and local business notes include tobacco purchases, home projects, and social events from Ames to Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Monnce
Daisy Smith
Oak Grove
Frank Miller
Near West Union
T. J. Capper
Burianek & Stepanek
Joe
Emma Goldman
Chicago
Miss Goldman
Leskie B. Mattoon
The
Echo
New York
Paris
Ames
Relief Problems Grow From Aged Des Moines Case
A northern Iowa aged couple on county relief for 25 years faced an investigation after applying for an old age pension. The case revealed 72 male grandchildren, with all but six on some form of public relief or in institutions. The article calls this an extreme example and notes many similar cases, criticizing the present system's handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Chinese casualties threaten long struggle against Japan
A Chinese government source says 50,000,000 Chinese have died, and at one killing per minute the nation would take about 95 years to be discouraged. It notes China’s rapid birth rate, 400,000,000 people, as another factor. Sale bills at the Echo office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Echo
Search for 15 Year Old Decorah Girl
Betty Lou Plagman, 15, of Decorah has been missing since March 2. State police bulletin says she left home to hitchhike toward Mason City after skipping school. Described as 5 feet 2 inches, 106 pounds, blue eyes, blonde hair, red knit cap, grey tweed coat, brown shoes, small black suitcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Plagman
Decorah
Betty Lou Plagman
Sheriff's Office
Betty Lou
Mason City
Highway 9
High Court Rules Against Chiropractors In Diet Advice Ban
The Iowa Supreme Court enjoined Charles J. Boston of Davenport from recommending any diet or exercise changes to patients. This follows prior restrictions by District Judge William Scott on unlawful practice of medicine linked to physic-therapy electro-therapy and colonic irrigation but allowed diet and exercise prescriptions. The high court defined chiropractors as those who treat ailments by spinal or indirect adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Boston
Davenport
Supreme Court
Boston
William Scott
Scott
High Court
Bills and Harrys Hold Grand Meadow Offices
Grand Meadow township offices show three trustees named Bill Kugel Baltz and Everman. Harry Helgerson is assessor and Harry Turner is clerk. The roster lists Bills and Harrys among the official officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bills and Harrys
Grand Meadow
Grand Meadow Township
Bill
Harry
Kugel
Baltz
Everman
Harrys
Harry Helgerson
Harry Turner
Herald
Bank Statement of Elgin State Bank March 7 1938
The Elgin State Bank of Iowa Fayette County presents its financial snapshot as of March 7 1938. Resources total 449119.80 with loans and discounts 348792.09. liabilities total 449119.30 including capital 30000 and deposits 274,? wait 204213.26. Officials Samuel Mosby vice president and B J Baumgartner cashier certify the accuracy before notary Edna Hunsberger March 15 1938.
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Elgin State Bank
Iowa
Elgin
Fayette
A. D
State of
Fayette County
Samuel Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
Elgin Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Elgin residents and visitors fill a busy week with business trips to Arlington Oelwein and Burlington. George Feller visits Elgin. George Vaughn travels to Burlington for work. Mae Nicholson visits from Fort Dodge. several families host guests from Decorah Elkader Cedar Rapids and Racine. Residents note persistent dry weather and hope for moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Feller
Osborne
Elgin
George Vaughn
Burlington
G. N. Sehori
J. B. Miller
Yunker
Paul Tate
Fayette
Mae Nicholson
Fort Dodge
N. M. Fritz
Frieda Miler
West Union
Herman Scheel
Max Bishop
Emma Bishop
Elkader
J. Schricker
Roy Schram
Forest City
Emil Snyder
Louise Baumgartner
Cedar Rapide
Edwin P. Anderson
Eva Bennett
N. Holm
Chicago
Ephriam Roman
Racine
Wis
Paul Zouchke
Louise Little
Arlington
Dundee
Strawberry Point
West Union Fire Destroys Mrs Trudo Home and Others
A major Tuesday morning blaze gutted the two and a half story residence of Mrs. Wyman Trudo in West Union. Several households reported losses including Mrs Trudo, the Bowdish couple, and Mr and Mrs Oetberg plus Mrs Mary Smith and others. Origin uncertain but attic involvement suggests wiring fault. Loss estimated at about 10000 dollars, largely insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Wyman ‘Trudo
Trudo
Jay Bowdish
Aulden Oolberg
Weather Prophet Harley Steele Hoax Prompted Rain Sketch
Mr and Mrs G H Falk and son spent Monday in the N P Kerr home at Lime Springs. Harley Steele arrived with a weather forecast claiming rain for 40 days and 40 nights and urged ark preparations suggesting he is a weather prophet to be checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falk
N. P. Kerr
Lime Springs
Harley Steele
Zurbriggen son to teach biology and coach athletics
The Echo reports Paul Zurbriggen, after graduation, will be qualified to teach biology and coach athletics. His father M Zurbriggen notes Paul will also be qualified to teach history and manual training. The Echo advertises printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Echo
Paul Zurbriggen
M. Zurbriggen
Paul
The
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