Roosevelt Wins Presidency and GOP Loses Ground in Iowa
Final Fayette County returns show Roosevelt defeating Hoover for president by a wide margin. Iowa elected Democratic governors and lawmakers, with Herring and Murphy winning in state offices while Republicans carry several county posts. The article urges citizens to accept responsibility and participate in the democratic process.
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Laten
Acre
Hersing
Turner
Murphy
Dubuque
Republ
Beans
Thore Thompson
Hough
Cline
Meyer
Lee
Busn
Neke
Traeger
Meakel
Nehring
Robertsonshrift
Johnson
Carnes
Recorder
Travellers found hospitality at Marshall Will Christ hotel
Marshall Will Christ entertained three transients at his hotel Sunday night and next morning provided them lunch. Town officials fear more visitors this winter as towns without municipal wood piles may turn away travelers. The elder Burianek family, after sixteen years away, visited old friends including Mr and Mrs Burianek and their son who had been in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Marshall Will Christ
Ft Ziall
Mr. Burianek
Elgin Band Helps At Oelwein Political Rallies
Elgin's Little German Band attracted crowds at a Republican rally in Oelwein last Wednesday and again at a Democratic rally on Saturday. Organizers praised the band's generosity in aiding both parties, with locals noting the meetings as possibly the best in the state.
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Elgin
Oelwein
Elkader Woman Drowns Herself Near River Bank
Mrs Frank Meisner about 65 years old committed death by own action by drowning in the Turkey river two and a half miles south of Elkader on Tuesday afternoon. In poor health for months she had suffered a nervous breakdown after her husband’s death three months prior. She lived with a sister near the river point and a nephew saw her head toward the water before she leaped. body recovered about half an hour later.
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Frank Meisner
Turkey
Elkader
Seni
Don Helms Entrant in Livestock Exposition
Chicago One of the Town entries in the Junior Livestock Feeding contest at the 1992 International Livestock Exposition at the Chicago Stock Yards. From Fayette county, Don Helma of Elgin will exhibit a Hereford steer.
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Chicago
Chicago Stock Yards
Fayette County
Don Helma
Elgin
Open pheasant season set for multiple Iowa counties
The Town fish and game commission announced open dates for pheasant hunting in November 16 18 1982 from noon to sunset. I T Bode authorized killing up to three birds per hunter per day with one female. Counties listed include Cerro Gordo Cherokee Clay Dickinson Emmett Hamilton Hancock Humboldt Kossuth Lyon Monona O Brien Osceola Palo Alto Pocahontas Sioux Webster Winnebago Worth and Wright.
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Fish and Game Commission
Town Fish and Game Commission
Fish and Gam
I. T. Bode
Cerro Gordo
Cherokee
Clay
Dickinson
Emmitt
Hamilton
Hancock
Humboldt
Konauth
Lyon
Monona
O'Brien
Osceola
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Sioux
Webster
Winnebago
Woodbury
Worth
Wright
Baptismal Service Held at M E Church
Four grandchildren of Mr and Mrs John Falk were baptized at the M E church during the morning service by Rev J J Snyder. The infants Marilyn Martha six and a half months old Jean Marie five and a half months old Karolin Jeanette four and a half months old, with four year old Jane Katherine also present and noted as Morris grandmother Jean Marie Morris was in attendance.
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John Falk
M. E. Church
J. J. Snyder
Infanta
Marilyn Martha
W. C. Falb
Jean Marie
E. L. Morria
Karolin
Clayton County Elects All Democrats
Hans Winkler delivered March township ballots to the county seat and reported an all‑Democratic sweep. Elected officers include M K Gee state senator Otto Fuel editor E F Seifert treasurer J F Maley clerk of court L J Palas sheriff Verna O Connor recorder A H Borman attorney Leslie Oelke coroner Frank Brown and Chas Fay supervisors.
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Hans Winkler
Mar‘jon
Clayton County
M. K.geeke
Otto
Ting
E. F. Seifert
J. F. Maley
George Meyer
L. J. Palas
Verna O'Connor
A. H. Borman
Leslie Oelke
Frank Brown
Chas
Fay
Zurbriggen Takes Over The Elgin Hotel
M. Zurbriggen reopened the Elgin hotel after a brief closure. He brings hotel experience and aims to win back patrons, keeping the Elgin bakery in the Berndt building and operating both businesses separately on the same efficient basis.
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Elgin
M. Zurbriggen
Zurbriggen
Berndt
McCoy Starts Law Study At State University
J E McCoy visiting Town City from state university where he attends law school. He left a steady job to improve his time with law work and catches up on back work after joining the program. Law courses demand extensive preparation each session.
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Town City
J. E. McCoy
State University
McCoy
Den Weddings Numerous In This Family
Pioneer Mary Howard lived to see 62 years of marriage in a family with nine children, five reaching adulthood and four celebrating fifty or more years of married life. Notable couples include Chas Lyons and wife of Winnipeg, M Stansbury and Sioux City partner, Thos Howard and Elgin, Enos Howard of Oak Grove, with several golden anniversaries noted from 1918 to 1943. The piece highlights remarkable longevity of marital unions in the Howard lineage.
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Mary Howard
Thos
Enos Howft Elgin
Chas. Lyons
Jown
Nebr
M. Stansy
Sioux City
Iowa
Stansbury
Lyons
Chas
Winnitoon
Enos Howard
Oak Grove
Red Cross and Christmas Seals Have No Connection
The Christmas seal sale after Thanksgiving has no link to the Red Cross since 1919. It is run by the National Tuberculosis Association and distributed by tuberculosis groups, while the Red Cross funds its work through the Roll Call and disaster contributions.
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Red Cross
National Tubersis Association
International Crusade Against Tuberculosis
National Tuberculosis Assn
Clayton County Girl Has Ten Grandparents
Jeanne Kahrs, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Kahrs of Clayton county, holds a regional record with ten living grandparents. All but one reside within three miles of her Mederville home. Grandparents include Ralph Kellogg, Rose Kellogg, Grover Kahrs, John Kahrs, Dan Coonfare, and one great grandmother Nading near Fayette.
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Jeanne Kahrs
Lyle Kahrs
Clayton County
Jeanne
Ralph Kellogg
Mederville
Rose Kellogg
Grover Kahrs
John Kahrs
Dan Coonfare
Nading
Fayette
Rumor that motor license rates will rise denied
Rumors circulated that motor vehicle license fees would increase, but county officials state there will be no change. County Treasurer Orval Ellingson and motor vehicle chief Frank Christen confirm no legislature session allowed rate changes and note that 1938 license plates have arrived, white with a blue background.
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Orval J. Ellingson
Frank Christen
Motor Vehicle Department
Iowa
Treasurer’s
Decorah Journal
Farm Bureau Plans Meetings with Charles Hearst to Visit
Charles E. Hearst, Black Hawk county farmer and president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, will visit Fayette county on Wednesday, November 16, to speak at Bethel township at 8:00 and Fremont township at 9:30. Hearst, a longtime Farm Bureau leader, has helped organize county councils to support the State Agricultural Credit Council and foreclosures prevention efforts.
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Charles E. Hearst
Black Hawk County
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Fayette County
Bethel Township
Fremont Township
Hearst
State Agricultural Credit Council
United States
Peppy Training Meeting For Illyria Fairfield Women
On Wednesday Nov 2 Geraldine Brainard led a training school for Illyria and Fairfield township leaders at J M Shaffer home. The year focuses on clothing season lessons and a mixed course from years three to five. First lesson covered gifts useful and inexpensive ahead of Christmas. A busy profitable day featured Miss Brainard and a large lunch. Afternoon included farm bureau chorus singing. Next training will be at Mrs Will King’s home in Arlington.
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Geraldine Brainard
Illyria
Fairfield
J. M. Shaffer
Miss Brainard
Farm Bureau Chorus
Will King
Arlingon
Beaver Bay Letter Wishes Renewal and Reports Blizzard
Spat Beaver Bay Minn November 1 1982 A J Topp thanks Mr R P Strauch for a paper renewal and notes a blizzard on Friday the 28th with 8 to 10 inches of wet snow breaking trees Deer season opens November 15 to 28 lots of deer expected Suggests sending up draft of the “dead-shot Dicks” and closes with thanks for service.
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Beaver Bay
Minn
R. P. Strauch
A. J. Topp
Early voters fill Pleasant Valley poll at Elgin town hall
Early voting began in Pleasant Valley with the Elgin town hall as the polling place. By 1 pm more than 1150 ballots had been cast, keeping the counting board busy. Receiving board included Mrs. Chas Capper and Lyle Wilgon. judges and clerks listed. Counting board featured G. J. Mosby and Mrs. Fred Gehring with multiple clerks and judges.
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Pleasant Valley
Elgin Town Hall
Chas. Capper
Lyle Wilgon
B. H. Brackin
Leo, Schori
Herman Boyer
G. J. Mosby
Fred Gehring
C. J. Harrington
Tille Hanson
Alfred Jacob
M. E. Bible Class Reld Meeting Held At Klingman Home
The M. E. Bible class met at Mrs. Ed Klingman’s home on Friday November 4 with a program including songs devotional scripture verse and a roll call. Mrs. Klingman led prayer and the group discussed Is Society Wet or Dry and To the Woman at the Well. Minutes and business were read and collected. A note on Red Cross membership urged joining with local funds staying home for local work. Mrs. C S Kniel traveled to West Union for a day.
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Ed Klingman
Snyder
Klingman
Halsten
4-H Club Party Set for Fayette November 19
Plans for the annual boys and girls 4-H club party unfold at Upper Town University gym in Fayette on Saturday evening at 7 30. Around 400 are expected including members, parents and prospective members. Fayette county 4-H members have earned honors. awards will be presented, with Miss Fannie Buchanan of the Extension Service assisting with games and music. A lunch closes the program.
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Upper Town University Gymnasium
Fayette
Fannie Buchanan
Plans for Farm Bureau annual meeting in Fayette
The county farm bureau board plans an annual meeting on December 19 in Fayette featuring an orchestra contest and an extemporaneous speaking contest to add variety. If enough orchestras cannot be secured a county wide old fiddlers contest will be held.
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Farm Bu-renu Board of Directors
County Farm Bureau
Fayette
Illyria Farm Bureau to Elect Officers at Meeting
The Illyria farm bureau holds its regular monthly meeting at the Illyria church on Thursday evening November 10. Officers for the coming year will be elected. The program includes quartette selections, cello solo, short talk, and readings by Helen Dennler Earl Rothlisberger Ruth Rothlisberger Marian Patterson. Everyone is invited.
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Illyria Farm Bureau
Illyria
Helen Dennler
Earl Rothlisberger
Ruth Rothlisberger
Guy Ernst
Marian Patterson
Elgin Stores Close Friday Afternoon for Football Game
Practically every business place in Elgin will close between 2 and 4 PM to bolster support for the Elgin Clermont football game Friday afternoon. Citizens are urged to attend if possible as the event promises to be interesting.
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Elgin
Elgin Post American Seigon
Elgin-Clermont
Elgin State Bank Observes Armistice Day
Elgin State Bank and the Wadena branch will be closed all day Friday November 11 Armistice Day. Banking needs for that day should be arranged for previously. ile B. J. Baumgartner Cashier Hurrah for Hoover anyhow.
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Elgin State Bank
Wadena
Ile B. J. Baumgartner
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