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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
5
The Echo urges all qualified voters to vote next Tuesday November 6 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. They should study the ballot, know their choices, and participate to shape the nation’s leadership for the next two years. It notes ballot order changes and cautions against spoiled ballots.
Northeast Iowa faces a surge of peddlers and salesmen amid a good harvest and modest cash. Residents are advised to ignore high pressure tactics and protect their money by declining interruptions and securing doors. Community notes mention visits by Milwaukee guests, a county veterinary meeting in West Union, and an upcoming school social and supper at Center School in Marion Township.
Grand jurors convened Monday for the October term before Judge Goheen of Calmar. Petit jurors are not required until Monday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Members named include Lloyd Aanes of Clermont and Robt Wilson of Elgin. Petit jurors from the county section are Walter Dennler and Fred Gehring of Elgin, Lea T. Simek of Clermont, and LL Shaffer of Wadena.
Summary of absent voting rules from the last assembly. It outlines who may vote by absentee ballot and when and how to apply, including deadlines, mailing procedures, and delivery to auditors or clerks under Chapter 44. The text covers eligibility, application timing, and return methods for ballots in general, municipal, and other elections.
Republican county candidates and boosters planned two booster trips across the county Monday and Tuesday to advertise the big rally in Oelwein on Wednesday evening. The Hawkeye German band toured western towns Monday while the Elgin German band covered eastern towns on Tuesday, with several Elgin cars joining the convoy.
Kenneth Evans Gertrude Miller Ernestine Holzer Kenneth Schori and Theresa Snyder were presented with their gold bar for their fourth year of perfect attendance. Evans is the only one to have attended his local home Sunday school every Sunday. Others attended elsewhere when out of town. Mabel Grimm received her third year gold bar. A number received their quarterly pins.
The Republican Central Committee asks party voters to cast ballots early on election day and cooperate. Mr and Mrs Alfred Walterson and Ison returned to Verona Idaho after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Hi Gilbertson. Sixty six relatives gathered for Sunday dinner at the Gilbertson home.
Upper Iowa University will observe Parents Day on Saturday November 3 inviting the parents and guardians of students to a campus program of music and speech at 10 30 a luncheon at noon and a 2 00 football game between U S A and Central with parents as guests.
Several weddings of interest occurred recently in the vicinity. Fred Nydegger of Elgin married Helen Cook of Elkader on Oct 23 in Elkader at the Evangelical church parsonage with Rev. Paul Kitterer officiating. Francis West of Elkader wed Rose Friederich of Elgin in Elkader the previous Thursday. Susie Rush of West Union married Charles Rahorst of New Hampton at a Galena Illinois Presbyterian church on Oct 18. The couples will reside in Elgin and New Hampton respectively, with families hosting celebrations.
Leonard Siler son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Siler Waterloo wed Gen evieve Tauner daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Tauner Cedar Falls in a single ring ceremony at St Pauls M E parsonage. Rev J J Snyder officiated. They will reside at 320 West 18th St Cedar Falls after November 1.
The Century of Progress in Chicago closed yesterday October 31 after two seasons 1933 and 1934. It drew visitors from around the world and amid rumors may yet continue next year though ads say it would close for all time on October 31.
Absent voters must apply directly to the county auditor to receive absentee ballots. Individuals are urged to apply soon, as in person voting may be impossible for some. In Oelwein, relief workers distributed 1600 pounds of frozen veal to 350 local families under the emergency relief administration led by commodity clerk Walter Beck.
The guide explains voting by marking a straight ticket with a cross at the top of a party column or scratching a ticket by cross marks in both columns. It warns to vote with care, not to sign or identify the ballot, not to erase marks, and to surrender spoiled ballots for replacement.
Elgin's gridsters defeated Maynard 10 to 0 last Friday with a strong first half field goal by Steele from the 11 yard line and a second half touchdown by Evans with Steele adding the extra point. Mrs Stoeler suffers fall, no broken bones, needs rest.
Two elderly women and lifelong friends died within an hour of each other last Friday. Mrs Jerome Robbins of Elgin, age 87, and Mrs Thomas Davies of McGregor, age 85, were closely related through the Robbins family.
Warning to farmers in Iowa that life insurers foreclosing on farms must first consult the County Farm Debt Advisory Committee. Three out of state companies have not complied the Equitable Life MetLife and Connecticut Mutual. Local officers can identify the committee and meetings and the service is free of charge.
Last Friday the Juniors and Seniors held a Halloween party in the gym with games and jack o lantern decor. Teachers attended as guests. prizes went to top costumes including most old fashioned and funniest. Also notes on screw worm infections worry Iowa farmers and a list of dinner guests at the John Faith home.
The Democratic Party plans a big pow wow at the Oelwein coliseum on Friday November 2 starting with fireworks at 10:00 am Five speakers include Richard Mitchell national committeeman from Town at 10:00 am Fred Bier congressman at 2:00 pm and Lieut Governor Nels Kraschel. The evening program features band music and speeches by Leon Powers supreme court candidate and Attorney General Ed OConnor The Legion Drum and Bugle Corp Elgin German Band and the Oelwein Band will perform Everyone is invited.
H. H. Gilbertson devised a new farming method this year when a failed spring oats crop led him to plow under the whole crop at harvest. The oats later regrew and produced a strong stand by late October. He cut a second crop with 115 pounds of twine for 27 acres and has it in small shocks ready for immediate feeding.
There will be a Masonic and Eastern Star mixer in the lodge hall next Wednesday evening November 7. Please bring a covered dish. Want ads invite buyers sellers and renters to place notices.
Bank in Elgin Fayette County Iowa submits sworn statement of condition as of October 17 1934. Resources total 356133.28 including loans discounts 261626.42 bonds 0 cash items 88010.23 and other assets 94.49. Liabilities total 356133.28 with capital 30000 surplus 6300 undivided profits 1843.67 deposits 156810.59 savings 4085.27 time 155445.14 demand certificates 667.75 and other liabilities 1186.86. Sworn before notary Hattie Mackellar by Samuel Mosby vice-president and B J Baumgartner cashier. directors Jed Reichert RothlisbergerAttented.
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