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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
1
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George Waldron declares candidacy for the Fay ette county sheriff primaries on June 6. His announcement invites Republican voters to decide his fate in the race.
The candidate announces renomination for the office of County Treasurer of Fayette County. The renomination request is subject to the decision of Republican voters in the primary election on June 6, 1938.
A 1939 term as member of the board of supervisors is to begin January 1, 1939 for P Lauer subject to Republican primary voters' decision.
Candidate Harry R. Humphry seeks Republican nomination for supervisor with term starting January 1, 1939. Decision rests with voters at the primary on June 6, 1938.
Candidate for the nomination of Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Republican voters of Fayette county in the primary election in June. Art Frisch, Sumner.
A candidate declares intent to seek the Democratic nomination for supervisor in Fayette County. The statement specifies candidacy for the June 6 primary and notes endorsement of party voters in this election cycle.
For Supervisor 1940 team candidate M. J. Schneider Fayette seeks the Republican nomination for the term starting January 1 1940, subject to voters at the June 6 primaries.
A civic note urges slow driving to protect pedestrians and avoid crashes, arguing speed harms all road users. It stresses that racing belongs on tracks and emphasizes duty to family and community. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek remark about walking being a lost art.
The board set a two story 29 by 40 foot addition with a basement, work to be ready soon, architect to finalize plans. Supt Dean led crew repairing Elgin Canning Factory stack, painting, and rivet work. Mrs Kulien visits from Centralia, Ills. Dairy Co installs new cream vat and cooler. Israel Shaffer’s family welcomes a baby boy born May 20. Concert Band entertained locals but lack of band wagon noted. Delays due to heavy rain and rail accidents on Rock Island line continue.
A Clayton county schoolboy sent a note with his name and address in an empty bottle into the Turkey river on January 24. On May 3 he received a reply from Madison Wisconsin claiming the bottle floated via the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers and over land to Madison. The finder later admitted she picked up the bottle from driftwood in the Turkey, exposing the hoax.
Sabula Gazette imagines a super editor who is lightning fast and endlessly knowledgeable. The imagined figure blends encyclopedic memory with flawless arithmetic, keen perception, and multitasking finesse, able to juggle calls, proofs, and even a navy aide’s middle name in one sweep.
A saying appears in the Echo urging that a person who knows much but acts little gains less than someone who knows little yet acts much. The line emphasizes the value of decisive effort over mere understanding.
Homeowners with deeds or contracts who have paid at least one tenth of the purchase price may qualify for homestead credit. Apply yearly with the assessor or County Auditor at West Union. For 1938 tax, applications must be on file by June 1, 1938. late filings cannot be accepted. If owed for 1933 tax, apply immediately.
Notice is hereby given that on May 27 1938 an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Fred R Berg deceased will come on for hearing before the District Court for admission to Probate Dated West Union Iowa May 19 1938
The piece argues that three quarters of traffic fatalities involve pedestrians and that laws alone cannot prevent accidents. It urges safety education for all ages, stressing meetings, lectures, films, and media to raise public awareness and instill caution among citizens and drivers. It ends with a humorous anecdote about a wife using a vacuum cleaner under her husband’s bed.
Ruby Boyle and Brad Finch attended a dance at the Dell Upsilon fraternity house in Town City Saturday night as guests of Tom King and Elbert Estey. Miss Boyle and Mr. Finch returned to West Union Sunday. Argo-Gazette. Carnegie quotes Dr. Johnson on judgment at life's end and adds a counterpoint.
A free clinic for crippled children from Fayette Bremer and Clayton counties will be held at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein on Friday June 3, starting 8 30 a m. Eligible are any child under 21 sent by a physician or former Orthopedic Dept University of Iowa patients treated before age 21. The effort aims to locate all crippled children in the counties as part of Iowa's federal funded Crippled Children program under Dr Arthur Steindler.
Sabula Gazette shared chat about Jack Brooks deciding whether to perform Elizabeth in an Illinois show. He dismisses Elizabeth and hints at Lena as a possible role. The discussion also mentions Adeline Myrtle and Nora as other potential names in the cast.
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