Flow on Iowa Editor Views Congress in 1930s portraits
A sketched survey of prominent U S Congress members with hints of power, personality, and political friction. It highlights Speaker Henry T Rainey, Senate and House figures like Joseph W. Byrnes and Louis T McFadden, plus notes on state ties, party dynamics, and Capitol painting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congress
Louis T. McFadden
Hoover
Mellon
Mills, Meyer
McFadden
Tree
McFadaden
Alabama
Lister Hill
Has & ‘Brother Innes
Moines
Hill
John McDuffie
Minnesota
Harold Knutson
Alfred Bredenor
Wianeehick
Ways and Means
Magnus Johnson
United States Senate
Knataon
Mingienota
Paul S. Kvale
Luther College
Decorah
Jule Kvale
Washington Prairie
Community Club Dinner Draws Large Attendance
Chas Wenger reports about eighty men attended Monday evening’s Community Club dinner. A large amount of French fries and fried chicken fed the crowd. The club noted record attendance with visitors from West Union and Allington, others from nearby towns. The event was strictly social with no business conducted.
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Chas, Wenger
West Union
Allington
Drought Broken Here Saturday in Shaky Weather Spell
Local report notes a severe drought broke Saturday after a week of erratic conditions. An all time May heat record topped 95 degrees on Sunday, followed by a dual Iowa storm mid week. Temperatures then dropped to near freezing, aiding slight vegetation recovery after seven weeks with no rain. Homeowners faced renewed dust and chores as spring cleaning was redone.
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Iowa
Wedaddy West
Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday Anniversary
Velleveven reached the age of ninety with Rev. and Mrs. Strand ford and several relatives present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Theo Wold, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lind, T. H. Olson, Jens Jenson, Knudt Kickeberg, Corine Nelson, Mrs. Marn Jenson, and Mrs. P. Vellersven who had been ill. Supper at 6 o'clock followed. well wishes for health and happiness were offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velleveven
J. Strandford
Theo, Wold
Oscar Lind
T. H. Olson
Jens Jenson
Knudt Kickeberg
Corine Nel Ison
Marn Jenson
P. Vellersven
Husberg Forms Men’s Wear Firm In Hall Claire
F R Berg received a letter from his brother stating that Tryg Husberg is going into business at Hall Claire Wisconsin. He has formed a partnership under the firm name Tha D Tog gery Inc to handle men’s clothing. The new store opens May 26. Husberg has long been in the clothing trade at Eau Claire and has a large following to aid the firm.
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F. R. Berg
Overcoat Becomes Wren Nest in Garage Pocket
Wm. Reusser found a wren nest in the pocket of his winter overcoat stored in the garage. The bird family was left undisturbed as the coat was moved to summer storage, with the male bird delaying any disturbance until the young could fledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reusser
P Wren
Bill
Jenny
County School Play Day At West Union Fair Grounds
Fayette county high school and rural pupils hold their third annual play day on Saturday May 19 at West Union fair grounds. Activities begin 9 15 a m and run all day, sponsored by the Schoolmaster's Club as the event grows in popularity. Mr and Mrs Fred Falk of La Crosse Wis visited Mother's Day at Mrs Lena Bens home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
West Union
Fred Falk
la Crosse, Wis
Lena Bens
Elgin Loses Season Opener to West Union
Elgin fell 4 to 8 at West Union in the first game of the season. A late seventh inning edge, costly errors, and a flurry of hits tied the score at 3. West Union broke the tie in the ninth on a winning run as spectators called it an entertaining opener. Strikeouts were plentiful for early season action.
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Elgin
West Union
Cardinals m
Henit
Game Fish Regulations You Should Know Of
No closed season on carp buffalo quillback gar dogfish bullheads red horse dace shiners for auckers. Trout April 1 to Sept 1. fishing allowed one hour before sunrise to 9 p m daily. All game fish including rock silver black bass legal between 5:00 am June 15 and midnight Nov 30. Sizes: northern pike pickerel eyed pike at least 13 inches. catfish at least 12 inches. rock bass silver bass trout crappie perch at least 7 inches.
Elgin Water Tower Painting Finished After Work Crew Leaves
The Elgin water tower painting was completed Tuesday morning. A crew of painters loaded their equipment and departed for La Porte City. The tower now features a black structure, a silver tank, and a red roof, presenting a much improved appearance.
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Elgin Water Tower
la Porte City
Homecoming Committees Named by General Panel
The general homecoming committee met Tuesday evening and named committee heads. F C Muehlethaler chairs the general committee and will coordinate duties with others, reflecting work from three years ago. Committees include Reception Housing Registration, Program and Entertainment, Parade, Decorations, and Finance with several local names listed. General group agrees to no concessions, only local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Muehlethaler
Jalle
Mel Kohler
John Falk
J. J. Snyder
L. B. Carter
R. W. Muehlenthaler
R. P. Strauch
Girl Scouts
Clarence Kohls
Muehtethaler
L. L. Kiple
B. C. Jorgenson
Howard Shaffer
Parade
Ray DeSart
George Falk
C. B. Schori
P. Steeler
T. W. Dean
Sheldon Boyle
Hans Grether
Lena Baumgartner
M. Zurbriggen
Marie Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
Gordon Mosby
Little Girl Scalded by Boiling Coffee in California
Patty Green, 16 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Green of South Pasadena, visited Hans Grether home when she toppled a coffee percolator. The spill scalded her face arms back and legs. She was hospitalized at West Union, treated four days, and sent home. Doctors say no permanent scars are expected.
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Patty Green
Poppy Poster Contest Winners Named by American Legion Aux
Fifteen posters entered the contest for fifth through eighth grade pupils with first prizes of 60 cents each. Winners announced: Ula Boleyn, Betty Elkema, Louis l Garter, and Ellen Stillman. Judges were Mrs F C Muehlethaler and Mrs H H Wolt. Minerva Weibel, nurse at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, attends a nurses convention in Cincinnati Ohio as a delegate this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxil- Entriea
Ula Boleyn
Betty Elkema
Louis l Garter
Ellen Stillman
F.C. Muehlethaler
H. H. Wolt
Minerva Weibel
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Cincinatti
Ohio
Nine Elgin teachers sign contracts for 1934 86 term
On May 16, nine Elgin teachers signed for the 1934 86 term. Names include L B Carter Agnes Crowe Whitney Mary F Hoyt Gilma Olson Wilma Steinmetz Heleen Scholz Jeanette Lindaman Harriet Peterson. Lindaman from Aplington will teach grades six and six while Peterson from Essex handles grades three and four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
L. B. Carter
Agnes Crowe
Whitney
Mary F. Hoyt
Gilma Olson
Wilma Steinmetz
Heleen Scholz
Jeanette Lindaman
Harriet Peterson
Miss Lindaman
Aplington
Peterzon
Essex
County party candidates fil ed for primaries in 38 races
County Auditor J H Cline lists 38 Republican and Democratic filings for multiple offices including Auditor Treasurer Clerk of the District Court Recorder Sheriff and County Attorney along with two supervisor terms. Democrats lack a county attorney candidate while Republicans field for all posts in this local primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cline
L. J. Baldwin
Oelwein
G. P. Leverton
George R. Shirk
George L. Scott
Windsor Township
Weat Union
R. M. Brause
Union Township
Richard Stolle
West Union
F. G. Lee
A.B. Carter
Fayette
A. J. Hoch
BETIS
Opmcing
Nik
EB. M. Bradley
Fred W. Gremmels
Jefferson Township
George J. Hill
Scott Township
J. W. Wilbur
Hawkeye
E. G. Burkhart
Banks Township
W. P. Lauer
Eldorado
H. B. Hough
L. H. Hauth
W. E. Walsh
C. B. Holtzman
Elmer Pitts
Auburn Township
B. C. Gruver
Clermont
Herman Pleggenkuhle
Bethel Township
Bankers Attend Northeast Iowa Convention at New Hampton
All banks in northeast Iowa closed Tuesday as bankers gathered for a combined group meeting at New Hampton. Groups 3 and 4 spanning about 20 counties drew close to 175 bankers. Representatives included Samuel Mosby B J Gamgartner and W F Kohelt from Elgin State Bank and J A Erickson W A Kneeland H B Greenley from Farmers Savings Bank Clermont. The session was described as interesting and instructive.
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Iowa
New Hampton
Elgin State Bank
Samuel Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
W. F.kohelt
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Clermont
J. A. Erickson
W. A. Kneeland
H. B. Greenley
Dinner Party Honors Twin Birthday at Elgin Hotel
Dr and Mrs H H Wolf hosted Mr and Mrs Mc Kohler at a dinner party at the Elgin hotel last Friday evening celebrating the birthdays of Mrs Wolf and Mr Kohler. Mrs Ed Bauder has been on the sick list the past week and was taken to Hawkeye for consultation but did not need Rochester. She was much better yesterday.
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Echo
H. H. Wolf
Mc Kohler
Elgin Hotel
Falb Otley Wedding at Fayette Sunday
A Fayette wedding celebrated Sunday May 13 at the Otley home joined Miss Honorine Otley of Fayette and John Jr Falb of Elgin and Postville. The couple, both Upper Iowa University alumni, plan a June home in Postville and a Chicago honeymoon. Guests included many relatives and friends from Ottumwa Decorah West Union and Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Richard Otley
Honorine
John Jr. Falb
Postville
John Falb
Miss Otley
Falb
School of Commerce
University of Iowa
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Iowa
Kappa Eta Beta Sorority
Upper Towa
Fayette and
Ottumwa
A. BE. Bennett
Joan Whitney
Decorah
Victor Otley
Madison
Wis
Richard Otley, Jr
Chicago
D. E. Graham
Frank Hoffman
James Williams
Emmaline Greider
Kitty Otley
Charles Field
Frank Dauma
Howard Whitney
Republican Rally at Manchester in Fourth District
A fourth district Republican rally will be held in Manchester on FridayMay 18 aimed to be the largest and most enthusiastic campaign meeting. Delaware and Buchanan counties are new to the fourth district and this will be their first district meeting. Also noted, N H Bakeman visited Ed Bauder farm Tuesday to see his ill daughter Alma.
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Manchester
Delaware
Buchanan
N. H. Bakeman
Ed Bauder
Alma
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Henry T. Rainey
Joseph W. Yorhes
Tennessee
Pop
Ular
Bertrand
New York
Capitol
Nintieth
Tryg" Husberg
Iapetk
Woodson
Henninger
R. Steele
R. Schupbach
B. Steele
Becker
H. Schupbach
Gilson
Zurbriggen
Klingman
West Union Johnson
Fuller
Nnconte
A. Schara
H. Schara
Cullens
Petarson
Halverson
ruEspAy
the County Ticket
Falb-Otley
Upper Iowa
Bennett
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