Local court deals with fraud and theft cases in Fayette county
The Fayette county court records show several cases. J W Dwyer pleaded guilty to selling real estate without a license and paid a $50 fine. M Walters of Wadena was charged with larceny by embezzlement related to mortgaged property, pled guilty, and was bound over to the September grand jury with $1,000 bond. Earl Rhinen of Arlington was arrested for issuing a false $25 check, pleaded guilty, and was bound over to the September grand jury. he remains jailed unable to post bond. A decree in a separate case granted divorce on grounds of cruelty with alimony payments set, and a man named O’Connor faced liquor nuisance charges with a sentence of three months in county jail plus a $300 fine, plus potential extra jail time if the fine isn’t paid.
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J. W. Dwyer
M. Walters
Wadena
Walters
Oelwein
Earl Rhinen
Arlington
A. J. Koehler
Rhines
Justice of the Peace
Lau Berkey
Died in Denver Mrs Norton of Clayton County Roots to Colorado
Raudt Houg Elgit received a message about the death of his daughter Mrs W J Norton of Denver Colorado. She married May 12 and funeral was May 18. She was forty eight, survived by her widower. Minnie Houg Norton was born April 20 1884 in Clayton County and lived nearby until 17 years ago. Many in the section will remember Mrs Norton.
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Elgit
W. 3. Norton
Denver
Colorado
Minnie (Houg) Norton
Clayton County
W J.norton
Mra
Cline for County Auditor in Fayette County
A political advertisement praising J. H. Cline for County Auditor in the June 6 primary. It highlights economy and efficiency, recovering over $18,000 in overdue county accounts, and argues state tax reductions through his work with state councils, ending with ready public service in the office.
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J. H. Cline
Fayette County
Cownell
State Board of Assessment and Review
Benson at Elgin in Campaign Talk Draws Local Voters
Senator C. A. Benson of Clayton County spoke at the Elgin opera house last Friday in support of his Republican nomination for Longroseman. Voters from Elgin Clermont Hikaddr and nearby territory attended as Benson outlined his platform. He aimed to win new supporters in the region. Mr and Mrs Leo Schori hosted relatives for dinner Sunday evening honoring their son Kenneth.
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C. A. Benson
Clayton ‘County
Elgin Opera House
Longroseman
Elgin
Clermont
Hikaddr
Here
Bennon
Mra
Leo Schori
Kenneth
Kaith
C. B. Schori
Thirteen Papers Meet in Oelwein Friday
Thirteen newspapers gathered in Oelwein for a quarterly session, the best meeting since the association formed a year and a half ago. Officials joked about the superstition of thirteen, with reflections from H. V. Hoyer and Mr. Armbruster of the Oelwein Register leading to several lively discussions chaired by president Win. S. Int. menting.
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Iowa
Oelwein
Falks
H.V. Hoyer
Armbruster
Oeljwein Register
Clayton County Reports Low Bids for Gravelling Projects
Nine bidders submitted bids on eight surfacing projects for Clayton county's secondary road system. The lowest bid came from H. L. Lass of Monona, with an average of 1.06% per cubic yard and a total bid of 34,353 dollars.
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Clayton County
H. L. Lass
Monona
East Dubuque Joints Raided by Illinois Prohibition Agents
Six East Dubuque raidhouses were closed in a surprise raid late Saturday night. Agents raided Hill Top Inn Orcer Sarah Black City Barbecue The Cottage Club and Little Cicero. Visitors from Sumner Emil Martin Adam Monica Petratz and Mr and Mrs Wilfred Potrats and family were in Elgin last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walter Miller and family of Buffalo Center returned home Thursday after visiting relatives here.
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Tllinois Prohibition
Hill Top Inn
Orcer Sarah
Black City
Barbecue
Cottage Club
Little Cicero
Wilfred Potrats
Emil
Martin
Adam
Monica Petratz
Sumner
Elgin
Walter Miller
Buffalo Center
Back Bennett Strongly, Primghar Bell Endorsement
The Primghar Bell notes strong support for Senator Oliver P. Bennett candidate for Lieutenant Governor. It praises his fairness and dignity as potential presiding officer of the senate, his World War I service, legislative record, landownership, and legal success, citing respect from peers during the last session.
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Primghar Bell
Oliver P. Bennett
General Assembly
Senate
jBennett
Neat Clean Town Reflects Character and Town Pride
A description of a neat and clean town highlights how tidy houses, cared lawns, clear vacant lots, and well kept streets signal town pride. The piece notes such towns invite business and raise property values, stressing pride as essential to a thriving community. It also recounts Peter M. Luchsinger’s surprise 10th birthday party hosted by his parents with sister Ethel inviting friends and gifts.
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Peter M. Luchsinger
Ethel
Peter Lindsinger
Fayette County Federated Clubs Hold Annual Convention
The Fayette county Federated Women’s Clubs met May 12 at Randalia High School gym with Mrs. H. R. Young presiding. Registration began 10:30, followed by singing, innovation, welcomes, and reports from fourteen clubs including Elgin Study Club and Clermont Triangle Art Club. A luncheon for 132 guests, a program in the gym, and a Washington memorial tree dedication closed the day. Representatives from Elgin, plus State Highway Commission members Tom J. O’Donnell and Willard D. Archie, inspected the Elgin to Arlington road and discussed adding the trunk road to the state primary system, with plans for further consideration.
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Clermont Study Club
M. Nelson
Triangle Art Club
Clermont
M. E. Church
Randalia
la Fonda Shaffer
L. L
Washington
Tom J. O'Donnell
Willard D. Archie
State Highway Commission
Elgin
Community Club
Finch
Arlington
Ames
Archie of
Sidney
Baccalaureate Services at Elgin Baptist Church
Rain dampened attendance for Elgin Baptist Church baccalaureate services as Rev. Ph Lauer delivered a brief address to graduates and friends on honesty and virtue. R C Jorgenson led processional. students, faculty, and choral selections filled the program.
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Baptist Church
Ph. Lauer
R. C. Jorgenson
J. J. Snyder
Lauer
Wayne Gilson
Forest
Farm Bureau Meeting Tuesday Eve May 24 at Elgin School
Pleasant Valley farm bureau will meet at the Elgin School auditorium on Tuesday evening May 24. The program starts with movies at 6:30 followed by a weed control talk by county agent Lodwick. The program closes with local talent and a lunch. President Hilder Gilbertson notes wool pool will operate again and questions may be asked at the meeting. Mr. C B Schori, Mrs. G J Mosby and Mrs. Lea Schori were visitors in Waterloo Tuesday.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin Schoo Auditorium
Lodwick
Hilder Gilbertson
Another Homecoming Booster Hopes For Elgin
J H Williams of Fairbank stays optimistic about a homecoming push, but Elgin seems unlikely to host a major event this year. The town may back an official week if Pinney’s idea gains traction, though many prefer waiting for the 1933 world’s fair year to stage a bigger celebration.
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J. H. Williams
Fairbank
Pinney
Janean
Orime
Elgin
Elgin Cardinals Open Baseball Season at Home
The Elgin Cardinals host Hawkeye to open the season on Short Field Sunday at 2 30. Both teams are stronger than last year and are expected to deliver a tight, spirited matchup as the crowd backs the home team to start the league year on a high note.
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Elgin Cardinals
Hawkeye
Elgin
Memorial speaker announced for Elgin event
The Elgin Legion has arranged Attorney A. E. Sheridan of Waukon to deliver this year’s Memories Day address in Elgin. He is described as an able speaker. Further program announcements will come next week.
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Elgin Legion
A. E. Sheridan
Waukon
Elgin
Elgin Boy Wins Northeast Iowa 4-H Horticulture Contest
Earl Rothlisberger of Elgin won the northeast Iowa 4-H club boys horticulture contest sponsored by Iowa State College. Donald Leonard of Eikader placed second. The winning entry proposed creating and expanding an orchard.
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Earl Rothlisberger
Elgin
Iowa State College
Donald Leonard
Eikader
Elgin State Bank Closed for Bankers Meeting
The Elgin State Bank and its Wadena branch will be closed all day Wednesday May 25 because of a group bankers meeting. Cashier B J Baumgartner signs the notice.
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Elgin
Wadena
Bankers' Meeting
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