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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
5
E Richmond and E Meyer report Manager John Berndt plans to outfit the Elgin team with brand new suits and equipment. He is sourcing through large distributors in Elgin markets and not burdening local merchants with donations. Funds for equipment were to come from Tuesday’s dance receipts.
The Supreme Court ruled the NRA unconstitutional and struck down the national program. Union labor and NRA staff express disappointment while small town business avoids loss, noting many big cheaters undermined the act and the government failed to address abuses.
Residents along Almira street in the west part of town have improved this spring with extensive painting. Alfred Imhof first had his buildings painted, followed by T. W. Dean and then the Humphry Roberta home. M. Yenney also had his home repainted by C. C. Christ, who is now at the F. E. Kohrer home. More residents plan to paint as help becomes available.
Notice announces a consultative session for dancing lessons at the W. C. Fath residence on Tuesday June 4 from 2 to 6 p m. Laura Miller invites interested persons to attend and discuss taking lessons.
A brief Echo item notes a tall tale witnessed by a reader, with playful language and local color. No official names or places are confirmed, but the blurb conveys a humorous misperception circulating in town.
When Iowa enacted a chain store tax law Standard Oil Company of Indiana moved to exit. The firm mailed dismissal notices to its 800 Iowa employees effective July 1. Company leased stations will return to owners and company stations will be leased to independent operators. A pivot in response to the tax.
Elgin mourns Dr. Roy DeSart a loyal hometown boy who left thirty years ago but always kept Elgin in his heart. He attended reunions and events, led community efforts as Community Club president, and actively supported school and church work. He never shunned town service and Elgin will honor him long after.
The Iowa Dairy Association and Jack Frost of Hoard s Dairyman will host the annual Dairy Calf Club tour on June 6. All 4 H dairy calf club members and parents are invited to join a tour visiting four or five county farms to inspect projects and judge workouts. Demonstrations on fitting and showing club heifers will be led by 4 H boys with Mr Wright s assistance. The group gathers at the Farm Bureau office at 9:00 a.m. attendees should bring their own lunch.
The Clayton County Register, Clayton county's largest newspaper, won honorable mention from the National Editorial Association's community service award committee in New Orleans for its promotion of the scenic map of northeast Iowa. The Northeast Iowa Press Association sponsored the candidacy, endorsed by the state press association.
Fayette county delegates selected for the Springfield Tl meeting in June include King Palmer Walter Beall Martin Cooney E E Brown West Union R P Strauch Elgin W R Blake John Erickson Clermont J M Schittle Waucoma Mrs Hoyt Young Arlington and Henry Hoyer R V Lucas Fred S Robinson Mrs Lorraine Ash by and John Edwards Oelwein Each district gets 15 votes but the delegation is larger and the vote split.
Dr and Mrs H H Wolf and Mrs Mel Kohler attended a lecture by Dr Morris Fishbein internationally renowned scientist in Decorth Tuesday evening. A banquet preceded the talk and Dr Watt departed early with Dr Moen of West Union to attend as well.
Miss Marguerite Schupbach of Elgin and Everett B Wiethorn of West Union were married Saturday evening April 6 in Galena by Justice T B Badwell. Witnesses were Constance Hutchinson and Robert B Young. The bride wore royal blue with gray. groom gray. The bride, Elgin High School 1921 graduate, taught in Marion township. The groom, son of Mrs Chag Hoyt of West Union, manages Ganske Oil Station. They will live in West Union over a Chevrolet garage apartment. A shower for the bride is planned at Elgin next Tuesday at her mother’s home.
Fayette county corn hog committee announces Monday June 3 as sign up day for 1935 contracts. Township committees will set locations from 12:00 to 5:00 p m with notices of sign-up sites to be distributed. Producers and landlords urged to sign that day to avoid delays in forwarding contracts to the state board of review.
The new beer law places supervision with town councils and allows local ordinances after state rules. State law bans sales between midnight Saturday and 6:00 a.m. Monday, with weekday close times 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Minors barred from work where beer sales exceed 50 percent of gross business.
Elgin school closes for the year with a 18 graduate class led by valedictorian Zella Boyle. Rev Dr W H Cable delivers address as students hear several program numbers and Supt Carter presents the class. Mrs Leo Schori and Geraldine Schori plan to attend district O B S meeting in Creaco Monday June 10. Misa Schori assists.
Kittenball fans met Monday at Kohlers to outline a four team local league. Rural squad under manager B H Brackin will recruit from west of Elgin, while Howard Shaffer runs the west end team with players from west of the tracks. Doc Wolf sponsors a business men's team from lower town, Sheldon Boyle builds the remainder, possibly naming his outfit The Leavings. Softball prospects look brighter this year. lineups to follow.
County Engineer Finch warned oil on the crushed stone matadam street would only be temporary. The road is now riddled with holes and drivers detour via side streets. Plowing and reshaping may help, and Finch’s advice should be consulted next time. Honecomb rock shipments were noted passing through town, with two cars from Sven Blockhus farm and a nursery in Sioux City planning a shipment.
Mrs. Henry Holzer says after Echo story on their hog check many congratulate them as if they inherited money. Few grasp the care and worry of raising a hundred hogs. The Holzers, who worked hard to fit up the herd for market, earned their payment.
In Oelwein, postmaster Leo Finders guided a tour of the four year old post office built for about 80000 dollars. The facility boasts top materials and secret soundproof lookouts connected by runways, including even one in the washroom, to monitor workers.
Farmers in northwestern Illinois can sell stock easily by calling their agent who arranges a pickup by truck to the rail shipping point at no extra charge. Railroads in the district have adopted this combined service to meet truck competition, and the plan may spread across the stock belt to maintain shipping business.
Plans outline forming a girls kittenball team this summer with Betty Kohler coordinating. Interested players are urged to express themselves and join a potential meeting if there is sufficient interest.
Decoration Day falls on Thursday with Elgin stores opening until noon and afternoon exercises planned. The Tabitha Society serves dinner at the Baptist church from noon. Margaret Dennler departed for New York Tuesday to sail on the LaFayette to Switzerland, accompanied by her father Fred Dennler to the city. Hans Keiser arranged the New York to Glavie ticket.
About 6000 farmers gathered in Washington to show support for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and proposed amendments. President Roosevelt spoke to the crowd at the White House back yard, receiving an enthusiastic reception. Congressmen Utterback hosted a dinner in the Capitol restaurant with Iowa farmers and Secretary Wallace, the room so crowded they sat in the corridor. The letter notes optimism among farmers about improved conditions and the admin’s aim to restore prosperity. It reflects on Jefferson and Lincoln defending free speech and the value of open forum, citing Jefferson’s grave inscription and the importance of religious and political freedom.
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