Offenders Plead Guilty In County Court Actions
Three men from Lamont were taken outside the county to plead guilty to operating an automobile without the owner’s consent. They were fined $100 and costs, suspended upon good behavior, and paroled to the Sheriff. Other items include a Fayette chicken thief sent to Fort Madison for poultry theft and a Fayette bootlegger pled guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance, with details of prices and age restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orva Phelps
Eben Phelps
Lamont
H.E. Taylor
Decorah
Robertson
Phelps
Fort Madison
Arthur Stahl
W. L. Eichendorf
Elkader
Fayette
Henry Martin
J. L. Caudle
Carl W. Reed
New Hampton
Marriage Licenses Issued Past Week Report
The office of clerk issued marriage licenses in the past week. Names include Fred G. Pasemore Jr. and Alyce K. Stalnaker of Westgate, John D. Barrett and Mary E. Cornelius of San Diego, Arch ie R. Rolfs and Magdalen A. Olson of Clermont, Leo A. Meier and Anna Elaine Strong of Oelwein, and Ralph E. Sturch and Grace M. Leeper of Waterloo. The notice also includes a feature urging memorization of the Star Spangled Banner and mentions upcoming primaries and local family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Pasemore, Jr
Westgate
Alyce K. Stalnaker
John D. Barrett
West Union
Mary E. Cornelius
San Diego
Calif
Archie R. Rolfs
Clermont
Magdalen Anna Olson
Leo A. Meier
Fairbank
Anna Elaine Strong
Oelwein
Ralph E. Sturch
Waterloo
Grace M. Leeper
Mammoth Cave Tour Through Legendary Kentucky Caves
The party, led by Miss MacKellar, toured New Orleans and via the gulf route reached Cave City to explore Mammoth Cave and its environs. They viewed Mammoth Onyx and Crystal caverns, the Lady of the Cave skeleton, and a glowing electric-lit passage named Niagara, with a boat ride through Crystal river and sighting blind fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa MacKellar
Chicago
John D. MacKellar
Cairo
Danville
Lawrenceville
Kentucky
Louisville
Woodville
Mississippi
MacKellar
Seterdonm Reeves
New Orleans
Gulf
Miss MacKellar
Alabama
Tennessee
Cave City
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Onyx
Great Crystal
Hidden River
Great Onyx Cave
Sand Cave
Floyd Collins
Mammoth Caves
Collins
Mammoth
Olson Construction finishes Otter Creek bridge abutments
The Olson Construction Co poured the last cement on the north abutment of the Otter Creek bridge on Monday and began tearing down forms Tuesday. The first crew finishes this phase and moves to Allamakee county. steel work faces delays and may not start until mid June. A cement floor remains to pour and cure for about a month, delaying July 1 completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson Construction Co
Otter Creek
Allamakee County
Lansing
When the Peddler Arrives in Spring and Summer
A local civic notice warns against door to door peddlers who sell overpriced goods and may spread disease samples. It urges buying from trusted local merchants who support community causes and offer reliable service, suggesting residents donate to local institutions through homegrown sources.
Use vacant lots for pine tree windbreaks in Schori addition
Gus Gunderson proposed turning vacant Elgin area lots into pine nurseries. He said soil on the hill is suited for pines and that owners could plant windbreaks for future value as nurseries sell trees for 50 to 75 cents each. He offered to investigate further if requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Gunderson
Schori
Elgin
Mr. Gunderson
Poppy Sale Sells All Poppies for Relief Funds
Last Saturday Poppy Day saw 300 poppies sent to Elgin for sale. Mrs. Frank Greenley reports all were sold and proceeds go to Auxiliary relief work. Thanks extended to Jane Fahey Margaret Grimm Louise Marie Baumgartner Louise Evans and Margaret Belle Crider for selling sixty poppies each.
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Elgin
Frank Greenley
Jane Fahey
Margaret Grimm
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Louise Evans
Margaret Belle Crider
Postville Hospital Clinic Planned for June 3
The eye ear nose and throat clinic of Postville Hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon June 3. The Baptist Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Cleve Erhardt on Wednesday May 28.
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Postville Hospital
The
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
Cleve Erhardt
Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co Denies Political Tie to Statement
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co officials deny using the company name to back any candidate. They note a news article about $1200 paid for two butter shipments, lost in transit, was published without consent and state the company is not political, praising Senator Benson’s dairying work and potential congressional representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin’ Farmers’ Dairy Co
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Haugen
Editor's Statement on Endorsement Error in Echo Article
The Echo acknowledges an error naming Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. in a past article about Mr. G N Haugen. It explains the misattribution was due to an unsigned letter from M Luchsinger and preserves both sides of the political stance within the organization, noting disagreement is normal and does not affect work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
G.N. Haugen
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Luchsinger
Mr. Luchsinger
Mr. Haugen
M. Luchsinger
Haugen
Linnie Simpson Seeks Fayette County Recorder Post
Linnie Simpson, a Republican candidate for Fayette county recorder, spoke with voters in Elgin and nearby areas about her new candidacy. She has long served as deputy in the office and is praised for efficient, courteous service. Her supporters include those who have dealt with the office during her tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Simpson
Elgin
Fayette County
Bevins Plans Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
M. E. Geiser, attorney for S. H. Bevins, former president of First State Bank of Hawkeye, announced that an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court will be pursued. The move follows the Iowa supreme court’s Friday affirmation of Bevins’ conviction in Fayette county district court on a charge of fraudulent banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Bevins
First State Bank of Hawkeye
United States Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
M. E. Geiser
Beving
New Hampton
The
Beacon
Iowa Supreme Court
Bevins
Fayette County
Hawkeye Beacon
Bauman Couple Visiting Minnesota Homes
Richard Bauman and his wife of Grand Junction Colorado are visiting the Fred E. Sehorn home in Fairbault Minnesota. On the return trip they will pause in Elgin and escort Mrs. Caroline Bauman back home. Paul Flaucher of Lamont was a weekend guest at the Wm Brabham residence.
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Richard Bauman
Grand Junction
Colorado
Fred E. Sehorn
Fairbault
Minn
Elgin
Caroline . Bauman
Paul Flaucher
Lamont
Wm. Brabham
Elgin School Closed Friday May 28 and season open
Sunday games across the circuit drew crowds with Hawkeye hosting 320 attendees and Elkader about 160. Arlington beat Clermont 10 to 7 in Elkader while Elkader then beat Elgin 6 to 1 as Gehring and Weatherall pitched well. Fort Atkinson topped St Lucas 9 to 3 and Hawkeye edged Waucoma 5 to 3 as seven inning contests showcased even talent ahead of the league season opener next Sunday at Wanema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Elkader
Arlington
Clermont
Ted Hungerford
Harry Shipton
Elgin
Greg Gehring
L. L. Kiple
Gehring
WBI
Fort Atkinson
St. Lucas
Waucoma
Wanema
Band Stand 18 Nearly Complete in Elgin
Workmen have completed most of the brick wall and will finish the cement railing on top to finish Elgin’s new band stand by Decoration Day. The park will be cleaned up and band concerts hoped to begin soon. L. B. Carter leaves for Des Moines to serve as local superintendent for the summer. Tennis court rules warn players to wear proper footwear. Mrs. Caroline Bauman visits relatives in Elgin with Rosa Muehlethaler and Katie Bauman.
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Elgin
L. B. Carter
United Chautauqua
Des Moines
Caroline Bauman
Grand Junction
Colorado
Rosa Muehlethaler
Katie Bauman
Do Not Fail To Vote Monday Primary Election Reminder
Monday June 2 marks the primary election with U S Senator Congressman Governor and all state county and township offices on the ballot. The piece urges voters to participate and register their choice, noting no slate is endorsed and stressing the importance of voting before the deadline.
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U.S
Memorial Day Program at Elgin Opera House
Residents are invited to attend the Memorial Day program in Elgin at the opera house tomorrow. Fred Beerman of Decorah, a World War veteran, will give the keynote Lip address after a complete program published last week in Keha. The event features local talent and a short ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flgin
Tdem
Keha
Fred Beerman
Decorah
Ware
Town Council Buys Street Sprinkler For Dust Control
The Elgin town council purchased a street sprinkler to curb dust during the summer. It was unloaded from the cars last Thursday and will be handy when needed, though demand has been light so far this year.
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Elgin
Leona Olson to Visit Chicago for Two-Week Stay
Leona Olson of Chicago plans to travel Friday night to spend two weeks at the Ole J. Olson home. A listing notes 88c at all Elgin stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Olson
Chicago
Ole J. Olson
Elgin
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Hattie MacKellar
Orville W. MacKellar
Bertha Kiple
Win. Howard
Sava
Ture
Register
Postville Hospital Clinic
West End
Elgin High
Carter
W. R. Livingston
Iowa University
MEB
Aid Society
Edward Klingman
L. G. Meyer
Actoals
Town Council
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