Howan Iowa Editor and Washington Links
James L. Wright of the Gridiron Club, once of New Hampton, now Washington representative for a Buffalo paper, hosts an annual dinner for the President. A Iowa dinner at Fort Myer features Congressman A C Willford and farm fare. Also notes cherry blossoms, Farley’s postmaster fight, Congress seating discomfort, and DC budget savers.
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James L. Wright
United States
Wright
New Hampton
Walter Crawford
Zpense
Towa
A. C. Willford
Waterloo
Iowa
Fort Humphreys
Potomac
Elgin Bands Grow as Practice Routines Expand
The Elgin band meets every Monday evening with steady interest during a six month layoff. A member cites monotony from too regular sessions, while a second band formed by Edw Pp Anderson has begun regular practices. A junior band also started and shows notable improvement in a few weeks.
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Elgin
Edw
Pp. Anderson
Iowa to Receive Large Share of Corn Hog Benefits
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration estimates total corn hog payments at 227,727,250 to 1,042,400 farmers nationwide. Iowa leads with about 72,000,000 in benefits for 170,000 contract signers and 2 million acres of corn land taken out of production. Hog benefits for Iowa reach 45,000,000 on 9,000,000 hogs. Payments expected in late May and June.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
United States
Iowa
Postoffice Force Delivers Hatchery Chicks for Sunday Mail
The Elgin postoffice staff worked all afternoon and evening Sunday to mail a large batch of baby chicks from Capper's hatchery. Chicks were sent to Postville Sunday night to catch the midnight mail train, easing Monday congestion for a valued patron.
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Elgin
Capper
Postville
Elgin to Repair and Paint Water Tower
The Elgin town council in a special session awarded the contract to a La Porte City painting firm to repair and repaint the west Elgin water tower. A contract will be drawn up later. Three Class B beer permits were granted to Wm. F. Miller, Chas Wenger, and H.O. Heston, with N. W. Evans dropping his permit.
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Elgin
la Porte City
Wm. F. Miller
Chas, Wenger
H.O. Heston
N. W. Evans
Peromit
Change in trout fishing laws Iowa opens hours earlier
Under new regulations effective May 1 trout may be taken from one hour before sunrise to 9:00 p m each day during the open season. Comments from prominent trout fishermen indicate hours are well received. Previously fishing closed at sunset. Fishermen say some of the best fishing occurs at twilight.
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Iowa
Free program and dance at Elgin Opera House Saturday
A second program and a dance are scheduled at the Elgin opera house on Saturday evening. The first section is free and dancing has a small charge. Admission is 10 cents for Indies and spectators and 20 cents for men.
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Elgin Opera House
Nomination Filing Deadline for County and Local Offices
Filing closes today May 8 for county or local offices. All nomination papers must be at the county auditor's office before closing time.
Commercial Contest Held at Cresco District Event
Eight members of the Cresco commercial classes and Miss Hoyt traveled Saturday at 7 am to Cresco for the District Commercial Contest. Entries spanned Novice Typing Novice Shorts hand Amateur Typing and Amateur Shorthand with towns McGregor Decorah Elma Elgin and Cresco competing. Decorah topped Novice Shorthand Cresco led in Amateur Shorthand and Cresco earned three of four caps along with several individual awards.
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Miss Hoyt
Cresco
Zella Boyle
Signy Hanson
Geraldine Kohler
Extra Grether
Frederick Lauer
Marjorie Larson
Elmer Meyer
Gladys Yearous
McGreg
Decorah
Elma Pubild
Ghachpry Soa
Elma
Elgin
McGregor
Busy Fayette County League Runs Dominant Week
Fayette andRandalia share first as no losses loom. Elgin and West Union contend for next spot. Week results show Fayette 14 over Hawkeye 3 and 14 to Elgin 1, Luana 18 over Clermont 3, Fayette 17 over Maynard 2, Postville 9 over Clermont 3, Elgin 8 over Wadena 2. Upcoming games include Randalia at Clermont and Wadena at Maynard Tuesday, Luana at Clermont and Wadena at Elgin Friday.
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Fayette
Randslia
Elgin
West Union
Hawkeye
Luana
Clermont
Maynard
Postville
Wadena
Randalia
Elgin Spring Cleanup Brings Busy City Dump
Elgin residents pitch in for spring cleanup as the city dump stays busy. About 100 percent cooperation helps Elgin maintain its clean town image. Mrs. Roy Leuchtenmacher returns home after three weeks in West Union hospital with an injured hip and remains unable to move about. Local trade remains among friends.
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Elgin
Roy Leuchtenmacher
West Union Hospital
Concert Bigger and Better Program Nears Peak Attendance
A outdoors preface concert precedes the weekly program as crowds grow. early arrival advised. The lineup features Second Half Piano Duet by Florence Klingman and Florence Anderson, Saxophone Solo by R C Jorgenson, Contralto Solo by Helene Scholz, and Accordion Solo by Arthur Chapman. The Comptroller of Currency has levied a 100 percent assessment on the stockholders of the closed First National Bank of Hawkeye.
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Florence Klingman
Florence Anderson
R. C. Jorgenson
Helene Scholz
Arthur Chapman
Comptroller of Currency
First National Bank of
Hawkeye
Church of Youth to Have Big Closing
The Church of Youth will hold its final program Sunday evening May 6 at the Methodist church. Meetings end until fall. Edwin Anderson Alvina Frieden and Erma Jane DeSart plan an elaborate closing with a fifteen piece orchestra and string trio. An offering will be taken as the program proceeds with hymns scripture reading prayer special orchestration The Old Rugged Cross male quartet reading vocal solo and other items. Rev J J Snyder will give benediction with J D Shaffer and Kenneth Medberry as ushers.
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Church of Youth
Methodist Church
Edwin Anderson
Alvina Frieden
Erma Jane DeSart
Mary Frances Hoyt
Ruth and
Otis Rothlisberger
Elmer Lantz
J. J. Snyder J. D. Shaffer
Kenneth Medberry
Elgin Town Council Plans Street Improvement Session
The Elgin town council will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday evening at the town hall to discuss a plan for bituminous surfacing of the streets. The road committee of the Community Club will report, and all interested parties are invited to attend and express opinions for or against.
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Elgin Town
Elgin
Program and Dance Draw Full House in Elgin Opera House
Elgin hosted a crowded Saturday program and dance at the opera house. The free program, with the junior band, quartet, Marie Grimm reading, Eda Zarbriggen solo, and Hilda Meyer’s tiny tot band, drew a large audience. About 150 people attended the closing dance, filling the venue for dancing.
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Elgin
Opera House
Elgin Quartette
Marie Grimm
Eda Zarbriggen
Hilda Meyer
New Ruling on Post Cards and Postal Use
A new ruling from the post office department affects local businesses by clarifying use of the 1 cent double post card. Postmasters must scrutinize mailings where the card is used as a cover for statements and similar matter and charge regular letter postage if no reply is reasonably inferred.
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Post Office Department
Ladies' Aid Meeting Divisions Set for May 10
The Methodist Ladies Aid schedules divisional meetings on Thursday May 10 at four homes: Mrs Empr Houg Mrs Fred Berg Mrs George Vaughn and Mrs H H Wolf. Each division competes for highest attendance at the next church general aid meeting with the smallest division hosting the others. All members should attend by 2 PM.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Empr | Houg
Fred Berg
George Vaughn
H. H. Wolf
General Aid
Gilbertson Strikes Water at 141 Feet on Hilltop
H. H. Gilbertson reported Tuesday morning a strong water flow at 141 feet deep. The well sits 80 feet above building level with water about four feet deep. He plans a large reservoir at the hilltop and piping to all farm buildings as anticipated.
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H. H. Gilbertson
Local Highway Project Bid Set in Fayette County
The Iowa State Highway Commission will receive bids Tuesday May for road contracts including a primary 172 improvement between Elgin and Clermont with bituminous surfacing. Four miles of surfacing are planned and Fayette county is the only locality listed. Work is expected to start early this summer.
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Iowa State Highway Commiss
Elgin
Clermont
Fayette County
County Legion Meeting Set With Local Speakers
A joint Fayette county Legion and Legion Auxiliary meeting is planned in Waucoma on Tuesday evening in May. Speakers include King Palmer of West Union past district commander and E Katinka Hanson of Decorah district committee woman. Mike Yenney is recovering after several days laid up and cannot yet return to work.
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Fayette
Mike Yenney
Ty One
Mosby Named for Elgin Postmaster Role
The Echo reports Congressman Fred Biermann recommended Gordon J. Mosby for the Elgin postmastership. Mosby has served as assistant postmaster since June 2, 1933, under acting postmaster R. W. Muehlenthaler, with both praised for efficient service and coordination.
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Echo
Fred Biermann
Gordon J. Mosby
Elgin
Mosby
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Muehlenthaler
Democratic Party
Meaby
Mesata Muehlenthaler
Federated Woman's Clubs Convene in Oelwein
Fayette county Federation of Women’s Clubs held a convention at the First Presbyterian Church in Oelwein with the Tuesday Tourist Club and Oelwein Woman’s Club as hostesses. Morning reports covered Fayette county clubs and state committee updates. afternoon features included speakers from Waukon Cresco and Town Federated Clubs, a one act play, chorus, organ music, and announcements. Mrs C B Schori of Elgin served as secretary and Mrs Lel it Hauth presided.
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J. H. Hager
Waukon
Carl Reed
Cresco
Wm. Larrabee
Eugene Henely
Federated Women’s Clubs
Saturday Night Program Appreciation Note
A message from organizers thanking all who took part in last week’s Saturday night program for orderly conduct and crowd attention. They aim to present worthwhile programs and invite continued participation with a reminder of this Saturday’s event.
Elgin Alumni to Meet at Elgin State Bank
Elgin high school alumni association schedules a gathering at Elgin State Bank next Monday evening May 7 at 8 o'clock. H W Helms surprised by a birthday visit from all his children with supper. Attendees listed include Marshall Helms, Clive Helms, C P Stoehr, and Don Helms. Castalia Savings Bank declares 20 percent dividend on trust funds May 1. Postville State offers 5 percent dividend on trust funds.
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Elgin High School Alumni Association
Elgin State Bank
H. W. Helms
Marshall Helms
Clive Helms
C. P. Stoehr
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