Legislative Letter from Des Moines on Capitol Gossip
Special to the Ligin Echo reports in detail on opening the legislature’s extra session with prayer for wisdom. It covers Senate disorganization, party caucuses, a pro tem vote tie, and Lieut-Gov Kraschel’s decisive ballot. Also notes a controversy over Senator Miller’s eligibility, Gov Herring’s address on tax revision, and projected reductions in state expenditures and banking regulation plans.
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Des Moines
Navy
Aimee-Semple
McPherson-Hatton
45Th General Assembly
Senate
Firat
Geo. Wilson
Harold Irwin
Clinton County
Knudeon
Hamilton County
Roeloffs
Sioux County
Wilson
Kraschel
Irwin
Calendar of Events in Elgin Area Listings
Publicity chairmen and secretaries from Elgin area clubs are asked to submit advance notices for the calendar. November 18 program and concert at Elgin opera house 3:00 to 9:00 pm. 20 I O O F meeting M E Family Night. 22 Young people's party at M HL church. 28 General Aid meeting. 27 O F meeting. 2& N E Town Masonic Fellowship meeting at Elgin with Silver Leaf Lodge as host. 30 Community Club Family Party.
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Elginland
Elgin Opéra House
M. E
M. HL Church
General Aid
O. F
N. E
Masonic Fellowship
Elgin
Silverleaf
Lodge
Elgin High School basketball schedule preview
Elgin High School opens a tough season under Coach Whitney with 11 regular games, a Dec 8 practice vs West Union, and a Jan 19 Alumni game. The schedule features clashes with Fayette county champs Cler mont and Farmersburg, as well as Luana and Hawkeye, with county and sectional tournaments looming.
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Whitney
West Union
Oran
Elgin
Fayette
Clermont
Clayton County
Farmersburg
Luana
Elgin Boys
Hawkeye
Weinermatt
Nation erases prohibition vote opens new deal era
Voters repeal the Eighteenth Amendment with 38 states in favor and Kentucky’s tally pushing the tally to 37 states. North Carolina and South Carolina stand alone in retaining the 18th Amendment as the nation moves toward a new policy era, with leaders likely to react to the shift.
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Kentucky
North
South Carolina
North Carolina
Wenger Sale Yields Higher Prices for Fall Opening
At Chas Wenger's sale last Wednesday afternoon corn sold for 85 cents a bushel and oats for 80 cents. Cows brought around $31, and good horses topped above $100. Prices were better than expected and Wenger was well satisfied. This was the first sale of the fall season in the locality, drawing curiosity about success under current conditions.
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Chas. Wenger
Wenger
School program and play at Clifton school Dover township
There will be a school program and play entitled Mr. Tuttle's Torsils at Clifton school Dover township No. 6 on Wednesday evening Nov. 12 at 8 o'clock. Lunch will be served. Everyone welcome. Teacher Beog Rather Hong.
Where's Elmer visits Blgin Post 852 in Chicago tale
A mysterious World War I veteran known as Elmer drew nation attention at a Chicago convention. He appeared briefly at Blgin Post No 852 American Legion on Nov 15 then vanished again. The piece urges members to recruit veterans to meet quotas and support disabled vets this winter.
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Elmer
American Legion
Chicago
Terie Carter
Dee
Masonic Thanksgiving Meeting Planned in Elgin
The N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association schedules its November meeting for Elgin on the 28th with a special Thanksgiving service. President R V Brandt of Clermont is arranging the service and may issue further announcements. All area Masons are asked to keep the date and attend.
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N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Elgin
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
N. E. Iowa Masons
Join the Red Cross Membership Drive in Elgin
The annual Red Cross drive runs from Armistica Day to Thanksgiving as Elgin aims to exceed a 25 member quota this year. Local officers accept payments at Elgin State Bank or the post office where receipts will be issued. Membership costs one dollar.
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Red Cross
Armistica
Elgin
Elgin State Bank
Humane Organization
Marriage license issued to Miller and Crain in Echo News
The Echo reports a marriage license issued to Reuben Miller of Elgin and Kathryn Crain of West Union. No confirmation yet on whether the wedding has occurred. Miller is the son of Henry Miller of West Elgin.
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The
Echo
Reuben Miller
Fof Elgin
Kathryn Crain
West Union
Mr. Miller
Henry Miller
West Elgin
Mrs Lulu Schmid Visits Elkader to Thanksgiving
Mrs Lulu Schmid traveled to Elkader on Monday to stay with her son Edward Schmid and his family until Thanksgiving. Mr Schmid joined her later, completing the family gathering.
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Lulu Schmid
Elkader
Edward Schmid
Mr. Schmid
Always in Trouble presented by Gander Cheery Valley youths
The Gander and Cheery Valley districts present an eight act play Always in Trouble at Elgin opera house on Saturday evening November 25 at 7 45. An early start is necessary as a dance will follow the performance. Admission is 10 and 15 cents. Cast includes Gideon Blair Cornelius Yearous Rosebud Reese Lalu Pearl Olivina Ruroden Geneva Christianson Tom Rissle Misery Moon Samantha Slade Patrick Keller Clarence Gregerson Elmer Knudtson Paula Maleek Lillian Christen and others.
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Gander
Cheery Valley
Elgin Opera House
Gideon Blair
Cornelius Yearous Rosebud Reese
Olivina Ruroden Lalu Pearl
Geneva Christianson
Tom Riss
Hoboes offered city shelter in exchange for chores
Town authorities plan a warm shelter for hoboes during winter with meals provided. In return visitors must assist street commissioner Christ with town chores, cook in a designated area, share fuel, and keep barracks clean. Begging at homes and in streets is discouraged or prohibited. If unhappy, hoboes may move on.
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Christ
Selma Olsen and James Taylor Married in Esagen South Dakota
Miss Selma Olsen daughter of Mrs Torkel Olsen north of Elgin and James Taylor of Elgin were married at Esagen South Dakota last Wednesday November 8 The newlyweds have not yet settled housekeeping Mrs Taylor stays with her mother on the farm after finishing school Her husband has lived in the area for years and worked for H W Falk most of the time He is praised as steady and industrious with many friends in the locality Friends extend congratulations
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Selma Olsen
Torkel Olsen
North of Elgin
James Taylor
Elgin
Esagen
South Dakota
Taylor
H. W. Falk
Young Democratic Club Meeting Set at Elgin
Fayette County Young Democratic Club selects Elgin as the meeting site for Friday evening December 8. A short program includes four speeches by Congressman Fred Biermann and a closing dance. The public is invited, and the event is nonpartisan.
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Fayette County
Young Democratic Club
Elgin
Congress
Fred Biermann
Elgin Resumes Free Community Programs At Opera House
Elgin will restart its free community programs this winter with a kickoff event at the Elgin Opera House on Saturday evening November 18 at 8 o'clock. The hour long program features Elgin Concert Band, vocal duet by Ed and Joe, readings, accordion solo, guitar and bones, and Tiger Band orchestra music. A dance will follow the program with no admission charged.
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Elgin
Elgin Opera House
Miller
Vora
Marie Mosby
Dorothy Olson
Edldie Klingman
Joe Becker
Ernie Baumgartner
Lee Boleyn
Hol Klingman
Tiger Band
Auxiliary Dinners Armistice Night in Elgin Post
The American Legion Auxiliary of Elgin Post 352 hosted an Armistice dinner at city hall on Friday November 10 with about forty attendees. The program featured welcomes, readings, and songs led by members, plus a brief district meeting report and charitable plans for Christmas.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin Post No. 352
M. J. Blockhus
Legion
L. B. Carter
C. B. Schori
Earl Kiple
C. O. Torkelton
America
Harry Wenger
West Union
Waukon
B. J. Baumgartner
F. W. Hughes
Frank Greenley
Mrs Krueger Brought From Madison for Burial in Elgin
The body of Mrs. John F. Krueger was brought from Madison Dakota to Elgin for burial in Elgin cemetery after services in the Baptist church. Rev Ph Lauer officiated. undertaker F C Muehlethaler assisted, and the deceased's son Otto Krueger accompanied the remains. An obituary will follow next week. The Chas Wenger family has moved to Elgin and rooms in the Cook building are their new home.
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John F. Krueger
Madison
Dakota
Elgin
Ph. Lauer
Baptist Church
F. C. Muehlethaler
Otto Krueger
Chas, Wenger
Cook Building
Community Club Plans Busy Year At Elgin Meeting
The Elgin Community Club held an adjourned meeting to plan activities for the coming year. Members approved a one week membership drive, discussed road signage, and agreed to monthly business meetings with a dinner. A Family Party Night at the Elgin Opera House on Thanksgiving is planned with dancing and cards.
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Elgin Community Club
Signa
Elgin Opera House
No Process Tax on Hogs for Farm Use Exemption Stated
Farmers may butcher hogs for their own consumption without processing tax under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Hogs processed for family, employees, or household consumption are exempt, and tax refunds apply to charitable distributions.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Young People Gather at Methodist Church Parlors
A notice invites all young people to a community gathering in the Methodist church parlors on Wednesday evening November 22.
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Methodist
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