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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
5
Democratic voters gave Governor Herring a second term with a substantial majority and carried the entire state ticket. The fourth district followed suit as Congressman Biermann defeated Benson by several thousand. County and four nearby precinct results are declared final though some figures remain incomplete.
In final Fayette County tabulation Herring and Kraschel were the only two Democratic state candidates carrying the county. Herring leads Turner by 455 votes and Kraschel leads Patterson by 220 with Republicans winning other races by smaller margins. District and county officer tallies vary, with Biermann winning the county by about 500 votes and statewide figures cited for governors and other offices.
Firefighters from Elgin rushed to the Martin Hovey home in Brainard last Thursday morning but the house was a total loss. Crews shifted to protecting surrounding buildings as the Baptist church nearby caught fire multiple times but was checked. Insurance reportedly covered the loss.
A seven year old boy, Jimmy Sutter, was severely injured when struck by a car driven by J B Murphy near West Quincy Missouri. He remained unconscious at Blessing Hospital as x rays were taken and his condition monitored.
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. Clara Baumgartner's home on Tuesday evening November 6 with a Patriotism theme. Readings and musical numbers included Bell Call American Statesmen Putting on Airs Adelia Torkelson's Star Spangled Banner and America selections. The club plans a Christmas seal sale with Irene Kiple in charge and the president named Clara Baumgartner Adelia Torkelson and Marie Carter as assistants. Rose Wolf and Irene Kiple gave reports on a recent Post-Club conversion.
The Brainard Baptist church congregation and pastor express gratitude to the Elgin firemen and other helpers who protected their property from last Thursday morning’s fire incident. The note praises the prompt and effective work by volunteers and responders.
The article notes the election is over and candidates endured a tense campaign period. Voters and businesses may discard campaign cards and posters as the pre election promises seem inappropriate now that the outcome is decided.
Last week in Oelwein saw a Republican rally drawing over two thousand attendees with speakers Giabanks Knutaon Jake Nelson C A Benson and John Senneff Paul Stewart of Maynard presiding and introducing county candidates Music by Elkader Oelwein Independence drum corps Hawkeye and Jersey Girls Sextet Jessup A Friday Democratic powwow featured Congressman Biermann Lieut Gov Kraschel Judge Mitchell and Leon Sarings with entertainment by local bands and Cedar Rapids street singers These events capped county campaign activity ahead of the election with turnout and impact to be decided this week.
The Iowa Department of Health with the Bureau of the Census and the Emergency Relief Administration launches a yearlong check on all births in the past twelve months. Letters will be mailed with a free registration card urging families to respond, citing multiple legal needs for birth records such as age proof, inheritance, insurance, pensions, jury service, military entry, education, and voting rights.
The 69th annual meeting of the German Mutual Fire Insurance Assn. of Eldorado was held Oct 26 with many delegates present. The secretary reported a large gain in new insurance and no debts, while the treasurer showed $9,811.93 on hand. Henry Krueger of Hawkeye was re elected vice president for two years and Henry Lauer, finishing 32 years as secretary, was re elected for two years. Walter Rothlisberger of Elgin and Alphie Thorson of Clermont were named local appraisers.
Farmers facing foreclosure or threat urged to contact County Farm Debt Advisory Committee. Do not sign deeds. Carl Reed from state HQ attends meetings. Committee members listed. next meetings in Oelwein on Nov 21 and Dec 4 at 7 p.m. Service is free to assist and prevent dispossession.
A letter from Mr and Mrs J W Lehman requests Elgin Echo readers forward the paper to 1821 Martha Lane Santa Ana California. They describe travel from Porte City to California with stops including Phoenix where daytime temperatures reached 90s to high 90s. They note hitchhikers along the route and mention ongoing movement.
Alfred Peterson aged 47 and son Burrill 19 of West Union traveled to Minneapolis to see the Minnesota Michigan game after their car crash. Both were taken to four hospitals but insisted on attending the game with ribs taped and shoulder treated. Mrs. Habeger is bedbound after a fall causing a knee dislocation and shoulder injury. Maida Sperry helps at Clermont while Lew Gruver family moves to the Charles Gruver residence for the winterquarantine 1 year past.
Silverleaf Lodge A F and A M will hold its regular monthly session next Tuesday evening November 13. The Worshipful Master requests a representative gathering of all members to attend.
Halloween passed quietly in Elgin with typical mischief and rubbish on main street and alleys. Marshall Kohls using FERA aid cleaned up the area while residents Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger, Mr and Mrs George Vaughn, and Charles and Boise Capper attended Madge Wharky’s funeral in West Union.
The latest potato contest entry is from L. Klingman Farm weighing three pounds. Jake Friederich sent two carrots and an ear of corn totaling about 1.75 and 1.5 pounds respectively. Mrs Delbert Lyons contributed a 4 pound turnip and 2 pound carrot. Mary Larson grew a 10 pound kohlrabi. Echo hints at more samples and teases a grand prize to Marshall Kohls.
Armistice Day closings announced for November 12 at Elgin State Bank and Farmers Savings Bank Clermont. Community events include Kern Hill school social Saturday night November 10 and Spring Valley district No 9 Marion two social Friday November 9. both hostesses invite baskets and pencils. Mrs Joe Larson and son traveled to La Crosse after visiting Mrs Schricker. Mrs FW Hughes moved from Muehlenthaler cottage to R P Strauch house.
The Elgin Community Club will hold its November session next Monday evening, November 12, to discuss yearly plans and start action. The supper committee vows to improve after last month’s missed feed and may announce a special plan. Members are urged to reserve the evening and contribute to civic welfare.
Fayette County C T A No 4 reports October results with 90 cows dried from 284 total. Average butterfat 17 pounds and milk 413 pounds. Max Grafenberg leads with 5 Holsteins and high individual May producing 65.1 pounds butterfat and 1 808 pounds milk. B O Wagner has high herd of 15 Milking Shorthorns averaging 91.6 pounds fat and 848 pounds milk. Other high herd and individual figures listed for Lueder Learn and Osmundson Finch with various breeds and production.
A South Dakota editor questions residents about treating the newspaper as a general noticeboard. He asks if families would send obituaries by circulars or advertise weddings and sales elsewhere, then why not place advertising in the newspaper as well.
Mrs. Brandt, Clermont, county chairwoman, appointed local chairmen for Wadena Lee Lowenberg Clermont Mrs A Lindroth Elgin Mrs L L Kiple L G Meyer to lead rural districts Blanche M Beall West Union publicity agent Brandt to convene county workers meeting at Clermont home campaign runs Thanksgiving to Christmas Also Fred Rothlisberger & Son to participate in Chicago International Live Stock Show Dec 1 B Breeders Shortburns shown annually Boise Capper Postsville visited his mother Lena Bennon
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