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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
5
Centennial season prompts Elgin and Clermont homecomings with questions inviting older residents to share memories. Topics include riders, baseball players, fishermen, racehorses, stock keepers, orators, politicians, revivals, contests, skaters, runners, musicians, and entertainers for local biography records.
The Fayette county Democrats met at the courthouse in West Union with about 100 delegates. They elected double the usual delegate slate, chose 48 votes total for the state convention, and named nominees for recorder, sheriff, county attorney, and supervisors. Ed Carrot was named for clerk of the courts. no nominations for auditor treasurer or coroner were made. State convention set for May 11.
A talkie on the German invasion of Austria and Poland will be shown at the Elgin opera house on Wednesday May 15 as part of a modern warfare feature. The program includes 30 minutes of vaudeville by Peter's Tyroler Troupe. Admission is 10 cents for children and 30 cents for adults. Show starts 8 15 p m and dance at 9 30 p m. 6p
The Elgin Legion Auxiliary will meet next Wednesday evening May 15 in the Legion hall with hostesses Mrs. R. A. Crider Mrs. Oliver Taskelson and Mrs. F. D. Welch.
Residents report a striking event sighted by multiple witnesses who say the scene unfolded near the town square. The Echo notes residents uncertain about specifics but ready to share details with further reports from local authorities.
The Elgin Community Club gathers at the Coffee Cup cafe Monday evening May 13 at 6 15. Guests will be Joe Potter’s crew who have been in town about six weeks and members will meet them. Reservations are requested in advance.
F D Welch of Elgin Oil Company hosted five attendees at the annual northern division sales meeting in Waterloo Monday. A 6 pm dinner had 525 registered, followed by entertainment and talks led by Tulsa executive R W McDowell on forward in 1940, plus a three act play highlighting Mid-Continent product selling points and a strong advertising program.
Mrs C Q O Torkelson Mrs H H Wolf and Mrs Leo Schari of Elgin Study club attended the county convention of Federated Women's Clubs in Waucoma last Thursday. They were joined by Mrs Martin Nelson of the Clermont Study club. Carlton Krueger is recovering from a fall last week Monday that cut his lip and required a stitch. Want ads get results. Try one.
The record notes War Admiral as the Derby winner in 1937 reflecting the era of classic American horse racing. It also lists milestones such as Minnesota joining the Union in 1858 and the 1937 coronation period within a collage of historical notes.
A heartfelt plea from T J Dillon thanking his mother for life and guidance while asking forgiveness for pride, neglect, and hurt. He acknowledges the mother’s love, lessons, and strength and prays for her peace and joy beyond understanding.
Paul V. McNutt Federal Security Administrator and former Indiana governor will address the State Convention of the Young Democratic clubs in Waterloo As a non candidate administration spokesman his May 20 banquet speech at Tavern on the Green Electric Park will focus on the farm problem.
Mrs Louis Dennier who suffered an attack of palsy three weeks ago is improving slowly though not unusual for such cases. Past history suggests several months for full recovery. She is able to be out and does not suffer great discomfort. Em Sehori and Mrs Leo Senor were Cedar Rapids visitors Friday.
Silverleaf lodge at Elgin hosts its regular monthly meeting next Tuesday evening. The Clermont Masonic brethren will join for the gathering with a paper on The Latest Developments in Freemasonry in Foreign Lands. Lunch and an hour of fellowship follow, with hopes for strong representation before Grand Lodge.
Pleasant Jey reports that Republican candidates filed with Auditor J. H. Cline include A. B. Jacob and Herman Buyer for trustees, Lloyd Jacob and Elmer Nelson for trustees, and Arthur Chapman for Clerk. Most incumbents continue in their current positions.
A Navy recruiting officer will be in Elgin at the post office on Friday May 10 at 1 o clock seeking interested young men for Navy service.
The Progressive Home Study Club of Ilyria met at Mrs. Alton Medberry home on May 1 with twenty in attendance. Members gave favorite songs for roll call while Marie Gelyring read on dental hygiene and Mrs. Allan Medberry read a spring poem. Three men were practiced and ALIN pieces were played. A lunch was served and the meeting adjourned to May 23 with Mrs. Reynold Strong.
A bake sale is planned at Elgin town hall on Saturday May 11 featuring candy and assorted bread items. The event is sponsored by Elgin Young Friends and Alhir church. Also notes dinner guests for Mr and Mrs Ed Boyle on Monday at the home of Mr Mary Keiser and Anna Falb.
D W Bates banking department head from Iowa State Bank will address the Northeast Iowa bankers group in Elkader this Friday. Other state officials are expected to attend and Elgin State Bank officials plan to be there.
R C Jorgenson, known as Rudy in Elgin, died early Saturday in a Duluth hospital after a weeklong streptococcal infection. He taught English and music in Elgin schools for a decade, then in Faulkton and Duluth. He would have turned 33 on the 22nd. Funeral services were held in Minneapolis with Elgin attendees listed, and a life sketch will appear next week.
H H Gilbertson, who suffered a slight stroke two weeks ago, is gaining slowly. He is cheerful but restlessness from bed confinement is his greatest difficulty. An active man, he rarely stays away from work, and friends hope he can rise soon.
Elgin began its baseball season with a 4 to 0 loss at St Olaf on Sunday. Manager Eddie Klingman led Elgin which will not join the Little Eight League this year but has scheduled games with nearby towns.
Elgin State Bank will close Friday May 10 as announced by officials and staff. The bankers group meeting is planned at Etkader with Harold Selin and Mrs Selin among attendees. Mr and Mrs Robert Hubbert visited Waterloo for the day and evening. Advertising is an investment.
A weekly Iowa Press Association newsletter outlines likely campaign topics and partisan arguments. It discusses administration re organization public safety old age assistance farm tenancy board of control and state office building, noting Democrats and Republicans will trade claims on efficiency costs car dispatchers and safety.
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