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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1932
Page
5
A cluster of Iowa editorials and notices assess the 1932 election aftermath. They praise Roosevelt as president elect, urge unity beyond party lines, and urge support for elected leaders. The pieces reflect bipartisan tolerance, note local editorials favoring cooperation, and mention regional opinions on Hoover and the national mood.
On Saturday November 26 1982 at 1 PM the Board of Directory will set cream routes for one year starting January 1 1983 to the lowest responsible bidder Sealed bids requested and will be received by the President Reichert the Secretary or by the Board the day routes are let Information on routes by calling the Secretary or Seey Due mano The Board may reject any or all bids Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co M Lachsinger See'y 12-18¢
The Echo will print Wednesday evening instead of Thursday morning during winter to deliver papers to routes in Elgin Clermont and Wadena by Thursday morning. All copy, including ads and news, must be submitted a half day earlier. Patrons are asked to cooperate with the schedule change.
A box social and program will be held at Bell Creek school in Pleasant Valley township district No 1 on Friday evening Nov 18 at 8 o clock. Ladies please bring baskets. Elizabeth Jacob, teacher. Also a box social at Kern Hill school Thursday evening Nov 1 Everybody is welcome Georgia Meyer, Teacher. Mrs Lena Bennon improves her home with siding to match the C B Schori home. Mr and Mrs F C Muehlethaler drove to Waterloo Tuesday to visit Frieda Freiburg, a Waterloo school teacher.
An indication from the Oalmar Courier signals a desire to shift the focus to contemporary times, reflecting a push for modernization and reform in current affairs. The piece emphasizes adapting traditions to present-day needs and stresses community involvement in the transition.
The Chevrolet Motor Company said a radically new passenger car will be produced early in December with a longer wheelbase and major body design changes. The model aims at improved performance and economy with a price reflecting today’s incomes, and about 50,000 of the new 1988 series valued over 20 million dollars will be produced for dealer announcements. John Falk & Sons, a leading dealer in Elgin Clermont Postville and nearby communities, expects a sharp rise in sales once the new models are shown, citing low stock as a sign of industry upturn.
A new municipal woodpile in Traer Tama county reduces hoboes visiting the town. Frank Hladik reports that in three weeks only ten hoboes earned meals there and those who worked were grateful for the chance. Many moochers left on first train upon learning conditions.
A benefit dance at the Elgin opera house Saturday evening raised 11.80 for the football team to cover doctor bills from this year and last. Music by the Night Owls and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Klingman of Maynard drew compliments despite limited practice, and a good crowd attended. Organizers plan to repeat such dances because of strong interest.
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at the school house on Tuesday night November 22 at 8 30 with County Agent B W Lodwick from Fayette to discuss hog feeding trials at the county farm this summer The event includes a program by Kruger Quartette Duet Kenten and Lyle Kruger a reading by Alcea Becker and movies A lunch for 18 cents will be served Let The Echo print this notice.
The Fayette Fair Association met in the courthouse for reports by the secretary and trainer. Robert was reelected president and Ed Bauder defeated E A Meffree 88 to 69 for secretary. Fred W Schneider elected treasurer. Four directors’ terms expired. Lattegiver, Rothlisberger, Wilbur, and Humphrey named. Rothlisberger was the only new director. Bauder’s election created a vacancy filled by Harry Smith.
The American Legion sponsored a benefit public card party on Armistice night at the Odd Fellows hall. Over one hundred attended from Elgin and Clermont. Net proceeds will total just over $20 for charity. Prizes included ladies’ high and gent’s high with first grand-slam in no trump and hearts. Refreshments followed as guests lingered after supper.
Over the past week two Birgin homes were quarantined for scarlet fever and a third near the depot reopened after a patient recovered. The disease appeared mild with families kept from visitors while authorities pursued precautions to prevent spread. Two homes of Fred Wede and F. L. Sites were isolated as a small child fell ill, and the Sam Boleyn residence near the depot was cleared once all family members remained well.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. R. V. Brandt's Clermont home last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. L. B. Carter led the program with a lesson from Lady Fourth Daughter of China, and Mrs. Edward Klingman read Under One Roof. Mrs. L. L. Carr led a mystery box activity. guests included Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Blake, and Mrs. C. S. Halarenson. Lunch followed hosted by the hostess.
Mrs Gordon Mosby hosted the Elgin Study Club on November 8. Members enjoyed the program featuring Home Library magazine summaries, Myrtle Falb on Review, Irene Kiple on Should Children Read Newspapers, and Mildred Habeger on best magazine articles read.
A brief echo report notes an unnamed observer claiming to have seen an event described in local chatter. The wording is fragmentary and lacks clear details such as date people or places. Further verification is needed to confirm what was witnessed.
Speculation swirls over who will be Elgin postmaster under the new democratic regime with the job paying 2100 dollars yearly. Two applicants are named with others possible as Roosevelt distributes offices until March 4. Trial lists and juror redraws fill the week as courts set cases for Bears vs. Rock Island and local banks against various defendants. Divorces granted include Hendrickson, Kamp, Davis, and Thompson with Thompson allowed to resume her maiden name.
Mr and Mrs George Klock of La Porte City celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering of relatives from Elgin Fairbank and La Porte City. He married Louise Lehman of Elgin on November 5 1882. They lived in Elgin then Fayette for nineteen years and now reside in La Porte City for twenty five years working in hardware with F E Lehman.
Mrs. Fred Reichert injured Monday evening during KOTES work out at home, breaking her left arm. She is the eighth local person to suffer broken bones in four to five months, following earlier cases of Mrs. Nicklaus, Anna Fath, Mrs. Turnbull, Emeline Capper, Ed Conner, Jacob Gehring, and Clarence Muehlthaler. The community asks when the trend will end.
The Motor Club of Iowa launches a campaign against drunken drivers, road hogs, hit and run drivers, overloaded trucks, excessive truck length, and improper spacers. Through December 28, a $10 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and final conviction of individuals or firms for any listed offense. This could boost public and officer involvement in bringing these drivers to justice.
Construction on the Savanna Sabula bridge nears finish with floor laying and railing erection under way. The Sabula small slough bridge is half completed and the connecting roadway is graded except for graveling. The bridge is expected to open to traffic around Dec 10.
A Fayette County reader thanks voters for confidence shown at the November 8 election and pledges to faithfully fulfill office. The Ladies' Aid Society held a food sale fundraiser on election day serving hot lunches and homemade items, while Kniel's Grocery in Elgin, Iowa advertised a Thanksgiving display featuring grapes bananas apples celery lettuce grapefruit and dates.
Mrs. B. W. Lodwick county chair man of the Christmas seal campaign visited Elgin Thursday night to deliver the final materials for this year’s drive. The Elgin committee will mobilize next to prepare for the seal sale starting the day after Thanksgiving.
Iowa reports 180,876 farms with telephones, the highest nationwide. The item notes a Thanksgiving dinner at a Baptist church and mentions an inside-page advertisement showing price and men.
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