Extra session on taxes liquor law and relief
A Des Moines dispatch to the Elgin Echo reports the 45th Iowa General Assembly holding an extra session with Gov. Herring at the center of debate. Highlights include tax revision, a new liquor framework replacing prohibition, and winter relief plans. A Brookings Institute survey on Iowa governance prompts talk of substantial tax changes and future legislative action.
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Des Moines
Elgin Echo
Iowa City
Wm. B. Riley
Iowa
of Iowa
Institute For Government Research
Brookings Institution
Washington, D. C
Riley
Brookings
Herring
Mat Tinley
Council Bluffs
Timbuctoo
Seattle
Canada
Panama
Echo To Maintain Community Calendar Initiative
The Echo will collect and publish all local organization dates for two weeks in advance to prevent meeting conflicts. Nonprofit groups may have dates listed free. events with admission will follow regular advertising rates. Organizations are urged to submit regular meetings and any special events for better calendar distribution.
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Echo
The
Everett Family Moves to Florida for Health Benefit
From Volga City News we learn Mr and Mrs G E Everett of Wadena have moved to Florida. The wife’s health improved slowly after an operation last spring, and the climate change is hoped to restore her former vigor. The couple are known in the area from the Clermont State Bank and Wadensea Bank roles. Everett’s duties are now handled by A J Baschnagel who will headquarter at West Union and oversee closed banks at West Union Wadena and Volga.
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Volga City
G. E. Everett
Wadena
Florida
Everett
Clermont State Bank
Wadensea Bank
Volga
Lamont
West Union
A. J. Baschnagel
FEED LUTHI DEAD
Fred Tuthi died late Sunday night at the county home and his body was brought to the undertaking par lors of F.C. Mushlethaler. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and burial was in Elgin cemetery. Rev. J. J. Snyder officiated. Luthi was 76, had no relatives locally, and lived on the Christ Dennler farm in a wood chopper s shack. He cared for two years at the county farm and for many years cleared land from stumps and brush in the area. He was a kind, hardworking man who helped friends and valued carn irareey on naib.
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Fred Tuthi
F.C. Mushlethaler
Elgin
J. J. Snyder
Mr. Luthi
Christ Dennler
Carnirareey
Naib
General Motors to reopen Janesville plant in Wisconsin
Ellery L. Wright, former plant manager, announced the pending reopening of General Motors Chevrolet assembly at Janesville after a year idle. He said no new hires will occur beyond former workers, with about 1500 jobs anticipated when lines resume at the Industrial Avenue plant and adjacent Fisher body facility.
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Janesville
Wis
Chevrolet Mater Company
Ellery
L. Wright
Wright
Industrial Avenue
Fisher Body
General Motors
Box Alder Bugs Misnamed in Last Week’s Echo
A reader corrects the Echo on the insect Leptocoris tributatus, noting they feed on box alder leaves and are commonly called box alder bugs. The paper will use the common name but acknowledges the scientific term.
WILL WELCOME RE-OPENING OF JANESVILLE PLANT
The Chevrolet assembly plant at Janesville Wisconsin will re open, benefiting about six Elgin men and their families who stayed employed nearby for eight years until the earlier closure. Irvin Etter led the group. others include Lowell Grover Elmer Yenney Ziba Tripp John Etter Chas Knight and Clint Patterson. Since closure last year several pursued varied work while some settled elsewhere. the return to regular jobs will be welcomed by families who bought homes in Lanesville.
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Chevrolet
Janesville
Wis
Elgin
Irvin Etter
Lowell Grover
Elmer Yenney
Ziba Tripp
John Etter
Chas, Knight
Clint Patterson
Chas. Knight
Lowell Graver
Monticello
Clermont
Johnny Etter
Lanesville
Echo announces volume numbering correction for 43rd year
The Echo notes in its November 12, 1908 issue that it is entering its thirteenth year and will set the present volume to number forty three. It explains a long running printing error where the volume was recorded one year short for about a dozen years.
Elgin Legion Post Reports Strong County Meeting
Nine Legionaires of Elgin Post No. 352 attended a county Legion meeting at Maynard last Monday evening. A speech by Fourth District Commander Tommy Thompson of Elkader inspired the group. Elgin was the only post in the county to report over 100 percent membership completed.
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Elgin Post No
Maynard
Tommy” Thompson
Elkader
Elgin Post
Elgin Community Club Committees 1933 34
List of Elgin Community Club committee assignments for 1933 34 across Roads Civic Improvement Entertainment Rural Co operation Industrial Membership Special Days Charities Refreshments Speakers Publicity names members and roles detailed in the release.
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Elgin Community Club
Hans Keiser
F. C. Muehlethaler
F. R. Berg
Hans Winkler
B. J. Baumgartner
H. O. Heston
Max Thoma
N. W. Evans
H. W. Falk
Zurbriggen
Mel Kobler
R. A. Crider
H. H. Wolf
H. F. Becker
Chas
Capper
F. L
Wadena Defeats Elgin 12-0 in New Friday Game
Wadena defeated Elgin high 12 to 0 last Thursday, scoring in the second and fourth quarters. Hinkel led the first half with a touchdown, Trudo added a late-period score, and Elgin threatened late without crossing. Next, Elgin meets Clermont on Armistice Day, November 11.
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Wadena
Elgin High
Elgin Boys
Hinkel
Trudo
Elgin
Why Not a Community Orchestra Elgin Should Form One
A Des Moines Register note suggests Elgin form a civic or community orchestra. Elgin already has two church orchestras and a school group, with many local players ready to join. The idea aims to provide extra training, broaden experience, and build common local interest without interfering with existing groups.
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Des Moines Register
Newton Civic Orchestra
Elgin
Go To School Day Aimed at Iowa Parents and Children
Today is Go To School day in Iowa. Elgin parents are urged to visit campuses with their children during the day. The Legion and Auxiliary support the project and encourage participation by accepting the invitation.
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Iowa
Elgin
Legion and Auxiliary
Cheery Valley Players Stage Bound to Marry Comedy
A large crowd filled the Cheery Valley opera house Saturday to see Bound to Marry. Cast included Hilda Meyer John Christen Thelma Every Melbert Meyer Elsie Butikofer George Schupbach Mabel Dennler Hermann Schupbach and Elizabeth Christen. Proceeds support Marion township district No. 8 school expenses where Thelma Every teaches.
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Cheery Valley Players
Hilda Meyer
John Christen
Thelma Every
Melbert Meyer
Elsie Butikofer
George Schupbach
Mabel Dennler
Hermann Schupbach
Elizabeth Christen
Marion Township
Elgin Study Club Members Meet in November Gathering
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. Mel Kohler's home on Tuesday evening November 7. Ella Dummerth presented Mary Baker Eddy and Myrtle Falk performed Frances E. Willard. Frieda Crider continued reading the Book. Plans were made for the second library benefit card party set for Friday evening November 17.
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Elgin ‘Study Club
Mel Kohler
Mary Baker Eddy
Ella Dummermuth
Frances E. Willard
Myrtle Falk
Marie Muehlethaler
Frieda Crider
Creamery coal coming to Elgin on track for reserve
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company will have a carload of coal on track in Elgin soon. Patrons wanting coal should notify president Fred Reichert promptly. Adv 10-11¢ Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. Seven Elgin Legion post members attended the Maynard county meeting, joined by Harry Wenger and J. H. Hoppe in West Union. A shop slogan urges greeting customers with a smile and a cheerful word.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin Goon
Fred Reichert
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Elgin Legion Post
Maynard
L. B. Carter
RB. A. Crider
F. D. Welch
H. M. Hoag
Earl Kiple
0. C. Torkelson
B. J. Baumgartner
West Union
Harry Wenger
J. H. Hoppe
Lin
Fayette High Defeats West Union In Nonleague Battle
Fayette High kept its slate clear by defeating West Union 18 to 12 in a nonleague clash. Clermont fell to Elkader 13 to 0, another nonmember. Elgin and Wadena played the lone league game with Wadena winning 12 to 0. The week ends the season with the Clermont Elgin Armistice Day game headlining the league schedule.
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Fayette High
West Union
Clermont
Elkader
Arlington
Manchester
Elgin
Wadena
Elgin Legion to Entertain Legionaires
The Elgin Post American Legion will host a stag supper on Wednesday evening November 15 with guests from Clermont and Wadena Posts. Past events drew large crowds and fostered fellowship among organizations. The local post expects another splendid gathering.
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Elgin Post American Legion
Clermont
Wadena
M. E. Bible Class Meeting at Klingman Home
The M. E. Bible class met Friday afternoon November 3 at Mrs. Ed Klingman’s home. The program included a song Bless Be the Tie, roll call, scripture verses, and a reading on This Thanksgiving by Mrs. Lew Graver. Mrs. Mabel Grover presented minutes and discussed business and collections.
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M. E. Bible
Ed Klingman
Lew Graver
Mabel Grover
Echo Community Calendar Highlights and Dates
The Echo lists events from Nov 9 to Nov 15 including Ladies' Aid division meetings, Auxiliary supper for Legion on Nov 10, Elgin Clermont football at Clermont on Nov 11, I.O.O.F and Firemen meetings on Nov 13, A F and A M monthly meeting on Nov 14, and Elgin Legion entertaining Clermont and Wadena plus Illyria Ladies' Aid meeting on Nov 15.
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Ings
Legion
Elgin-Clermont
Clermont
O. F
Firemen’s
A. F
A. M
Elgin Legion
Wadena
Illyria Ladies’ Aid
Help Needed to Send Echo Copy Earlier This Week
The editor appeals for earlier submission of copy after Tuesday noon to ensure timely mail. Readers and staff are urged to improve workflow and reduce last minute omissions.
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the Echo
Turkey Dinner at Coffee Cup Cafe Sunday
Special turkey dinner offered at the Coffee Cup Cafe with reservations advised by Saturday night. Adv 10c Read the Eoho Want Ada.
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Coffee Cup Cafe
Ada
Echo Report Cites Remark on Local Event
The Echo notes a community gathering titled as a town event with participation from local groups and residents. Organizers highlight a keynote address and a schedule of activities across the afternoon, inviting attendance and noting public reception.
Mrs Strauch Leaves for Champaign Trip
Mrs. R. P. Strauch departed Tuesday evening for Champaign Illinois to visit her mother Mia and other relatives in Urbana and Decatur. She expects to be away about ten days.
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R. P. Strauch
Champaign
Mia
Ida Casper
Urbana
Decatur
Grand jury returns one indictment in October term
The county grand jury reported to the district court last Friday with a single indictment. Others, including Henry Adson Vernon Glinton Sam McClain and ex mayor J W Ruble, were not indicted or had charges dismissed and bondsmen exonerated. The grand jury members listed include Messerli Bliss Maynard McLaury Oldfather Perkins Petratsz and Wilson.
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District Court
Henry Adson
Vernon Glinton
Sam McClain
Arlington
J. W. Ruble
Chris ‘Messerli
Foreman
West Union
Vernon Bliss
Maynard
A. R. McLaury
Oran
Chas
Oldfather
Fayette
A. P. Perkins
John Petratsz
Westgate
Elizabeth Wilson
Ochwein
Merchants Plead Guilty To Beer Permit Violations
D. C. Roff pleaded guilty to selling beer without a permit and was fined 300 dollars plus costs. He paid 100 dollars to avoid jail. Estey and Estey defended him. A. E. Hines pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors and received a three month Fayette county jail sentence plus costs. The judge suspended the sentence on good behavior with a condition to support his family and stay employed. failure to comply could cancel the suspension.
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D. C
Roff
Estey & Estey
A. E. Hines
Fayette County
Goheen
Local court handles multiple intoxicated driving pleas
Pete Sanholdt pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and received 30 days in county jail with hard labor, three month driving ban, and suspended jail time on good behavior. John Lane also pled guilty and got 30 days plus costs and a three month license suspension. Leon R Layton and Robert Drewes appeared. Drewes faced a $300 fine and three month license suspension.
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Pete Sanholdt
Goheen
John Lane
Leon R. Layton
Robert Drewes
Guilty Plea in Gasoline Tax Forgery Leads to Paroled Sentence
Ben L Nihms pleaded guilty to forgery for making false gasoline tax refund applications. He was sentenced to ten years at the state reformatory in Anamosa and ordered to pay court costs, but parole was granted due to his first offense and need to support his wife and two children. Parole can be cancelled if he breaks good behavior.
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Ben L. Nihms
Anamosa
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