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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
1
George Waldron announces candidacy for sheriff in the June 6 1938 Republican primary. Advertisement notes rates for classifieds and memorials, with November 12 1938 date shown on page.
County official seeks re nomination as Fayette County Treasurer subject to Republican voters decision in the June 6 1938 primary.
A candidate announces seeking renomination for the board of supervisors. The term would begin January 1, 1939, contingent on decision by Republican voters at the primaries.
Su ISOR announces candidacy for the 1939 term as county supervisor beginning January 1 1939. The nomination will be decided by Republican voters at the primary on June 6 1938. Harry R Humphry is the candidate.
A candidate for the nomination of Sheriff stands in the Fayette county Republican primary vote in June. Art Frisch from Sumner is noted as a contender amid the nomination process.
In Fayette county the Democratic voters choose a supervisor candidate for the 1939 term at the June 6, 1938 primary. A Republican nomination bid for the supervisor term starting January 1, 1940 is also set for the June 6 primaries with M. J. Schneider listed as the Fayette candidate.
Keith Thoma of Elgin, son of Mr and Mrs Max Thoma, actively prepares for Veishea at Iowa State College the three day open house to be held May 12 13 and 14. Open houses on Friday May 13 in 45 departments and labs. Floats in the Weishea parade on Saturday May 14 at 1 30. Athletic events include polo against Missouri and Nebraska track with Drake.
An Echo newspaper item promotes calling in news early to ensure timely printing. The brief urges readers to phone their submissions to speed up publication. No names, dates, or locations are provided.
Obituary notes the death of Chris Wenger a respected farmer from Tlyria township on Sunday afternoon after a long illness. He leaves a wife and fifteen children eleven sons and four daughters. The item also mentions local road improvements by George Stansberry and team, a home project by Chris Meyer on Main Street, and wedding anniversary visitations by Mr. and Mrs. Brabham of Forest City to Ed Boyle’s couple. It also reports on Martin Jennings injuring himself near Brainard and his current work in Minnesota, Henry McMillan's new residence plans, Chas Kniel's refreshed home, a nine pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Simon O'Neil, Elgin's first automobile a Reo owned by H. T. Knudtson, and a week of rain followed by warm weather predicting spring, plus school board plans for an addition to the new Elgin schoolhouse.
Discussion on reviving industry notes private investment trends. It cites only $13.8 million in new stock and bond sales last month, compares April 1937 issuance at $177 million, and projects sub 400 million invested this year versus 1926 1929 and 1937 levels. It highlights the drop in per capita savings into new securities.
Seven people died and 29 injured last year in crashes linked to alcohol. The department revoked 713 licenses and suspended 413 for driving while intoxicated. A total of 1,126 drivers were in 90 property damage crashes besides the fatalities and injuries, averaging one crash for every six drivers.
Mrs C C Harrison Ward died Saturday afternoon at her daughter Emmy Lou Flick’s home in Denver Colorado She was born Bertha Winnefred Stewart on October 6 1865 in West Union Iowa and died May 7 1938 at age 72 years 7 months 1 day She married Charles Quigley in 1891 who died in 1903 and later married C C Harrison in 1907 Their daughter Emmy Lou Flick survives along with many relatives Funeral services were held at 10 o clock Wednesday May 11 at Burnham Chapel West Union Rev J J Snyder officiating Burial followed at Illyria Cemetery.
Ida B Wise Smith warns that the real danger is the drinking driver not the drunk. A single drink can impair judgment and reaction, yet an otherwise capable driver may overestimate skills and become reckless behind the wheel.
The Fayette County Young Republican Club reorganized at Fayette last Thursday evening for the year with officers President R E Estey West Union vice president Florence Hamilton Fayette secretary H B Greenley Clermont treasurer Walter Kohler Elgin publicity Curtis Hartman Fayetteville precinct committeemen John Graham Carl Schori C W Grimes West Union Donna Clothier Wadena Paul Tate Elgin James Brorby Clermont Fred Breckner Arlington
Memorial Day toll estimates 37 595 World War dead since last year and 37 000 plus new names on the roll. Poppy Day May 28 funds Legion and Auxiliary welfare work to aid widows and children left by veterans. Notes Iowa cases of hardship and need for disaster aid. cites unrelated editorials on train riders liquor and a Northwood Anchor quote about matches and danger.
Roger Babson, noted business trend authority, in an interview calls unemployment relief and labor unionism nonsense. He predicts a bright near future but warns relief programs and current union practices undermine character and production, pushing prices higher.
Almost 1000 people gathered at Luther College to hear Dr Sverre Norborg of Oslo preach Sunday morning as part of the Iowa district Luther League convention. Minister Morgenstierne, a Norwegian government representative in Washington, D C, also sent greetings to American youth.
Roy Frus learned why his appendix bothered him when Dr. Cleve Coakley removed the organ and found 14 lead pellets embedded. Frus believes the shot came from rabbit meat he had eaten, explaining his winter ailment.
Oran captured the Fayette County championship by beating Alpha 1 to 0 in a tight contest. The champions showed teamwork and defense as the game featured only five hits and three errors combined between the teams.
The Marengo Pioneer-Republican notes eight bits from the state press convention with jokes about a Marengo housewife whose meat order failed and a grocer who backed into a meat slicer. It also mentions West Point appointee Robert Harrington and town judges who suspend sentences for drunken driving, plus a light note on want ads.
Echo notes a community gathering with attendance by residents and local officials. Organizers discussed upcoming projects and funding, while residents asked about timelines and local impact. The piece emphasizes civic engagement and neighborhood concerns.
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