How on Iowa Editor Views Congress
A reader notes President Roosevelt receives about 8,000 pieces of mail daily and has logged around 2.4 million since taking office. The White House workgang uses extra spaces in the State War and Navy Building. talk of expanding the executive offices arises. Rogers and Norris propose constitutional changes on presidential elections. many members in Congress are lawyers. The piece touches on the Russian Embassy’s opulence and urban social observations, plus a weather-impacted baseball opener and reflections on body image and self-acceptance.
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Roosevelt
White House
State, War and Navy
Woman Near Drowning at Turkey River Bridge
Mrs. Sitter, a Wilmington resident visiting Elaine Zurbriggen, nearly drowned Thursday afternoon atop the Turkey river bridge. Dizzy, she fell into shallow water as bystanders Lawrence Knudtson and Elmer Schori heard cries and rescued her, with Knudtson diving in to bring her to the west bank.
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Digit
Wilmington
M. Zurbriggen
Elaine Zurbriggen
Turkey River Bridge
Sitter
Elaine
Lawrence Knudtson
Elmer Schori
Knudtson
Candidates for Township Offices Listed in Filings
A compiled list of township office candidates filed with Clermont County Auditor J. H. Cline up to Saturday noon. The slate covers Township Justice Fred Cline. precints include Pleasant Valley and Illyria with reps, democrats, and trustees. Notables include Ella Johnson, Gus Gunderson, Nels Olson, Herman Boyer, Arthur Chapman, and more. The news notes additional voter list tallies and elderly residents identified in Elgin.
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J. H.cline
Clermont
Fred Cline
E. Wickham
Claude Grese
Aletes
Christianson
Joe Malona
Prastee
E. H. Dibble
Trastes
Alphie
Thorson
Ella Johnson
Irene M. Crowe
Pleasant Valley Township
Gus Gunderson
Hana | Grether
Nels Olson
Herbert
Falb
Walter Kohls
Herman Boyer
Joe Frieden
B. H. Brackin
Max Thoma
Arthur Chapman
Max Medberry
Aséencor
Frank Lyon
Comentionane
Bank to Close May 15 For Group Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Bigin State Bank will be closed all day Tuesday May 15 in order that officers may attend a group meeting at New Hampton. Samuel Mosby vice-president.
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Bigin State Bank
Officare
New Hampton
Samuel Mosby
Memorial Poppies Aid Disabled Veterans Across States
The American Legion Auxiliary distributes paper poppies on Poppy Day May 26 to aid disabled World War I veterans. Poppies provide employment for hundreds of veterans through 58 making institutions in 40 states, with earnings totaling about 100,000 dollars yearly. The hand made flowers support rehabilitation and financial relief, restricting daily output to protect workers.
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American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Iowa student Laurane Maher engaged to Floyd Ernst
Laurane Maher of Iowa City announced engagement to Floyd Ernst of Elgin, a medical student at the University of Iowa. The couple, both connected with Phi Beta Pi, plan a June 14 wedding. Maher is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Maher. Ernest will intern at Mercy Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity
Laurane Maher
University of Iowa
Floyd Ernst
University, of
Elgin
Miss Maher
M. E. Maher
Summit St
Iowa City
Clarke College
Dubuque
Ernst
Phi.Beta Pi
Mercy Hospital
la Crosse
Wis
Mrs M A Nicklaus Died Tuesday at Home
Mrs M A Nicklaus died at her home Tuesday morning after a brief illness. She was sixty seven and survived by three grown children Mia, Ed Fahey of Elgin, Harry Nicklaus of Chicago, and Mrs Statk of Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 4 o clock at the home on Center Street.
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M. A. ‘Nicklaus
Mia
Ed Fahey
Elgin
Harry Nicklaus
Chicago
Statk
Des Moines
Hame
Center
Mrs Syl Shaffer Dead In Nebraska Note
A message from Lincoln Nebraska reports the death of Mrs Syl Shaffer on Tuesday. The funeral is expected at the Shaffer home in Alma Nebraska where Mr Shaffer is buried. She had been living with her son Arthur and his family since her husband died.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Syl Shaffer
Alma
Nebr
Mr. Shaffer
Costs Seen For Surfacing Streets In Community Area
The Community Club road committee chair told the town council that state engineers estimate bituminous roads would cost about 10 cents per square yard. For a 100 foot frontage in a residential block this equals 8.80, with 25 foot frontages at 8.90. Final figures depend on a contractor survey. The Elgin-Glermont letting was set for May 8, and the council may ask bidders for precise quotes before presenting the plan to property owners.
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Community Club Road Committee
Elgin- Glermont
Former resident buried here
Funeral services for Mrs. Sam Greenley of Clayton were held at the Illyria church Sunday afternoon with many locals in attendance. Former Clayton pastor Rev J J Snyder of Elgin officiated. Mrs Greenley, born Ella Shaffer of Miyria, spent much of her life locally. She moved to Clayton with husband and children Earl and Pearl. Surviving are one sister, Mrs J J Phillips of Elgin, and the couple’s late husband.
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Sam Greenley
Clayton
Illyria
Greenley
J.J. Phillips
Elgin
Echo
Bound Water Tank In Bad Shape
The Elgin water storage tank was found to have about eighteen pits at the bottom, ranging from one inch to four or five inches, rusted through in places. A welder repaired the holes before repainting, with regular inspections planned thereafter. The report also notes that Robert C. Gehring and family of Kenmare, North Dakota, visited Elgin this past Saturday. Ice house work at the Ed Fahey home and calls to Falb's garage are mentioned in passing.
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Robert.c. Gehring
Kenmare
N. D
Elgin
Raee Friederich
Ed Fahey
Falb
Little Ten League Formed In Baseball Meeting
A West Union gathering approved expanding to the Little Ten with teams from Elgin Arlington Hawkeye West Union Oelwein Waucoma Lamont Volga City Wadena and Fayette. Dean Burnside and Harold Marrion of Waucoma were named president and secretary. Opening games set for Sunday May 13. The season uses two halves with elimination to crown the champion. All teams must field home players and no salaries. Booster games are canceled due to the number of teams.
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West Union
Little Ten
Elgin
Arlington
Hawkeye
Oelwein
Flies Spread Disease and Threaten Public Health
A health note explains Musca domestica as a disease carrier. Flies lay up to 1,000 eggs in months, with countless descendants in summer, thriving in filth and organic waste. Control lies in removing waste promptly to curb breeding and reduce health risks.
U S Mileposts Signal Liberal Turn in Government Policy
The Daily Transcript notes U S Supreme Court decisions on New York milk control and Minnesota mortgage moratorium mark a shift toward liberal governance. It argues the court recognizes state police power to meet emergencies and that federal powers might be similarly supported, citing past limits on business regulation.
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United States
New York
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Oklahoma
Dinsilar
Daily Transcript
Norman
Okla
Program and Dance Draw Good Crowd at Elgin Opera House
A free program and dance at the Elgin opera house Saturday evening drew a good sized crowd. The program featured the town band and several musical numbers. Bob Klingman and his orchestra provided music for the dance afterward. Jensen and his Jesters will play for the dance this week. Mrs John Falb accompanied her daughter Mrs E L Morris to Dubuque Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Gehring visited town for several days.
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Elgin Opera House
Asta
Bhd | Aeveral
Nugaphars
Opera House
Bob ‘Klingman
Jensen
John F Falb
E. L. Morris
Dubuque
Fred Gehring
Robbery at Stohr Drug Store Localed. Two Suspects Sought
Stohr Drug Store was entered and robbed on Wednesday night with about $30 in cash missing from one register while the other remained intact. Glass was broken by early risers who notified Sheriff Nehring and Deputy Kutachat, who found no further clues. Two nights later a similar burglary hit Gundacker store in Hawkeye. two transient suspects were arrested, one in Hawkeye and one in Dornan, but no positive identification linked them to the crimes. Elgin men Becker and Stoehr aided investigation but could not identify suspects. The sheriff’s office continues to work both cases with new leads expected.
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Stoehr
Laws Klingman
Nehring
Kutachat
Gundacker
Hawkeye
Wets
Dornan
Elgin
E.P. Becker
E. G. Stoehr
West Union
Sheriff's Office
Alumni Officers Elected At EB 8 Alumni Meeting
A small group at EB 8 elected officers for the coming year Ruby Boyle was chosen president Wayne Gilson vice president Erma DeSart secretary and Ruth Gruger treasurer. Committees were named for entertainment decoration refreshments and reception with the Alumni reception set for Wednesday evening May 23 at the school gymnasium.
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Ruby Boyle
Wayne Gilson
Erma DeSart
Ruth Gruger
Florence Klingman
Lawrence Knudtson
Marguerite Schupbach
Esther Krueger
Clarence Schori
Kathryn Strauch
Carl Schori
Constance Hutchinson
Betty Kohler
Eddie Klingman
Howard Shaffer
Myrtle Kohler
Fried Grider
Bess Stohr
Florence Alderson
Edna Hunsberger
Ruth Mosby
Norma Robbins
Clara Shaffer
Lorence Muehle~thaler
Elgin Community Club May Meeting Set for Monday
The Elgin Community Club will hold its regular May meeting Monday evening the fourteenth. It will be a dinner meeting and likely the last for the season. Members should plan to attend as Homecoming street improvements summer concerts and other projects will be discussed. The supper committee will organize the meal and contact members for reservations.
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Elgin Community Club
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for May 10 at Ed Wenger Home
The American Legion and Auxiliary invite members to a joint gathering next Wednesday evening May 10 at the Ed Wenger home. Mrs. C. O. Torkelton and Mrs. Wedger host as seamen plan and discuss Memorial Day services with emphasis on strong attendance.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Chicago Family Plans Weekend Visit in Iowa City
Dr and Mrs John McKeller and daughter Grace will drive from Chicago to spend the weekend with his sister Hattie and brother Lawrence and wife. Mrs Hans Grother and Mrs C M Green and Patricka visited Iowa City Saturday and stayed until Wednesday at the Lloyd Swartley home with Leo Grothe.
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John McKeller
Grace
Chicago
Hattie
Lawrence
Hans Grother
C. M. Green
Patricka
Iowa City
Lloyd Swartley
Leo Grothe
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Assestor
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