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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
5
Fragmentary notes describe Clayton county road foreman planning an all weather road from Elgin to Clayton. A crew travels to complete work in two weeks using shovels rather than tractors or graders as farmers relay gravel by hand.
The readable fragment hints at work being done but lacks context or clear subject. The line mentions not one of the the ork done on it and leaves unclear who or what is affected or when. Further text is needed to determine the item or event described.
The Fayette county second annual school play day is planned for Saturday May 20 at the fair grounds West Union. Events start 9 15 a m with a flag raising and include grade track events, wand and May pole dances, Morris dances, a picnic dinner at noon, followed by a grand parade in the afternoon. Elgin high school will perform in May Pole dances and grade pupils will compete in morning events. The Fayette county schoolmasters club sponsors, inviting all residents to attend.
J B Miller, a builder, was contracted to erect a 28 by 40 basement barn on the former Ed Boyle farm after Boyd Baleya purchased two adjoining farms. He adds 118 acres on the Boyle farm and 105 on the other tenancy, expanding his holdings. Betty Kobler spent the weekend in Waterloo with Mr and Mrs F G Lee and Lely Stiger of West Union.
A garbled medical entry mentions the fibula and an X ray examination in a doctor’s office, indicating a broken bone and urgent diagnosis. The text is incomplete but conveys a fracture assessment and immediate medical evaluation.
Local notices indicate Fayette County will hold a series of public meetings to discuss repeal proposals. Officials from the county government and related agencies will present information, answer questions, and gather resident input on the pending measures. Community leaders urge attendance across multiple venues and dates.
Town workers led by Vaughn began replacing the deteriorating old walk with a modern concrete path. Officials plan a four foot walk on the park's east side, with Fr P C Isbor slated to assist on the project.
The W. F. W. Drum and Bugle Corps from Decorah, 82 boys aged 8 to 13, performed Friday at seven, drawing large crowds. Despite only a few months of practice, the group impressed Elgin residents who hope to see them return someday.
Cedar Rapids hosted the Littl German Band last Wednesday, delivering a lively performance. The Gazette notes the group had a big time and felt most pleased with the reception. Mr and Mrs Edwin Olsen and family visited Geo N Behori’s home yesterday. Chas Smith and daughter Joan and Mrs Theide with Frieda visited Mrs M Fritz’s home. The Rose McMillan gathering occurred on Wednesday.
The Little Six evolves after earlier attempts by northwest county teams to form a four or six team league. At a meeting in West Union on Friday May 12, incumbent officers were re-elected for the coming year, with W. E. Anderson as president and Ant Rembold as secretary, both from Arlington.
Manager Louis Klingman says the Little 8 entry fee is cut to 15 dollars and visiting team fee to 10 dollars, down from 25 dollars each, to reduce costs and sustain the league. Officials deserve commendation for keeping the amateur league alive despite low financial returns in recent years. Mrs. John Pieffer of Chester, Iowa, visited relatives in Chester last week.
East Community Club members observed Mother’s Day at Mrs Earl Kiple’s home. Mrs Pearl Wilbur presided. Mother themed items featured including a vocal duet “Mother’s Prayer” by Mrs Ethel Saltsgiver and Mrs Thies Kiple. A rereading of “At the Jes’ Tea” by Ruth Saltegiver and a play “ue, Byering” by four women from north of West Unhi were performed.
The article notes Mrs Michel Bloomfield hosting a reception with attractive trays and tulip favors enhancing the decor. Names and full context are limited in the readable OCR, but the focus centers on the host and wedding details.
Mrs Jud Conner was taken to West Union hospital Tuesday evening with strangulated hernia. Doctors Wolf and Jerdee performed an operation late that night. She rested well and her relatives were encouraged. Wednesday reports noted no change in her condition. Also, Mr and Mrs Em Baumgartner moved Wednesday from the Berndt house to the Reusser house on Main street.
The Elgin park board reports several improvements over the past week. A new Christmas tree is planted, the drinking fountain was moved back, and the old pump and platform removed. A sidewalk along Main Street is planned. Lew Grover donated the community Christmas tree.
St Pauls M E church held its fourth quarterly meeting with District Superintendent Dr G J Chalke in charge. An optimistic spirit prevailed as officers and committees were elected for the coming conference year starting July first. Trustees include Albert Schori Ern Schori G N Schori Chas Feller R V Brandt Samuel Mosby Walter Follett. Stewards listed among many names. Membership committee features Kathryn Strauch R V Brandi and I O Jerdee Morige Laingman Mrs Ed Klingman and others.
A church notice lists committees and leaders including Education with RV Brandt and L B Carter, Finance with Albert Schori and Charles Feller, and Auditing with C B Schori and Samuel Moshy. Other groups cover Benevolence, Records, Parsonage, Pastoral Relation, and Nominating, naming several titled members.
Rone Seiler, county welfare worker, missed Elgin calls last Tuesday due to heavy workload. She will now visit every other Tuesday afternoon starting May 18, usually in the late afternoon, and requests Elgin residents donate unused garden space.
The Elgin creamery begins flush season with Siras and Lehman churning about 2 percent of a ton of butter, expecting rapid increase to three tons and more. A bright lift in butterfat prices boosts spirits as checks for late April at 7 1 2 cents per pound are prepared for distribution Saturday. Mrs. C. J. Eniel visited in West Union with Fred Knight.
Senator reports United Farmers of America president John F Wilde of Town Falls urged cooperative political action across party lines. Wilde backs currency expansion and foreign market restoration. He warned that farm prosperity must return soon or risk revolution, while noting differences over methods to achieve relief.
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