Two Divorces Granted in District Court
Divorces were granted to Iliff R. Whiteman from Frances C. Whiteman on cruel and inhuman treatment and to Harriet Maars from William L. Maarl on habitual drunkenness. Each case was uncontested. Whiteman couple married in New York City April 7, 1934 and Maarl couple married in Illinois August 28, 1933. E. R. O’Brien and E. B. Shaw appeared for plaintiffs. Durand sentenced to up to ten years for breaking and entering, with A. C. Peterson appointed as attorney. Ferdinand Fink pleaded guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance and received three months in Fayette county jail plus $300 fine. Edward Weininger pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and received three months in jail plus $200 fine. Parole status noted for Durand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
T. H. Goheen
Iliff R. Whiteman
Frances C. Whiteman
New York City
E. R. O'Brien
Harriet Maars
William L. Maarl
Ilinois
E. B. Shaw
Joseph Durand
T.H. Goheen
Fort Madison
Durand
A. C. Peterson
Ferdinand Fink
Oelwein
Fayette County
Edward Weininger
Maynard
Large shipment of sweet corn to Oklahoma from Elgin
The Elgin Canning Company shipped 2,200 cases of corn to Oklahoma last week, the largest consign ment from the plant. An Oklahoma buyer placed the order earlier and asked rail transport, but five Detroit vans loaded the corn and departed. The shipment, valued at about $5,000, filled two railroad cars and covered transportation expenses via the trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
Oklahoma
Detroit
Readers alerted to subscription credits correction window
Notices explain December 1 corrections for recent payments. Credits up to December 1 show next week. Readers urged to look up their status and remit promptly. Ernestine Holzer and Margaret Grimm visited Gedar Rapids and stayed with Rose Reitz and Pearl Grimm. Mr and Mrs U L Kiple travel to Blairstown for Thanksgiving with relatives. Mrs Kiple plans two weeks, Mr Kiple returns after. Ralph Reichert and wife visit from Parkersburg West Virginia to stay with Reichert family through Friday. Reichert runs a Parkersburg shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Holzer
Margaret Grimm
Gedar Rapids
Rose Reitz
Pearl Grimm
Oldest living thing a massive Mexican cypress tree
Report claims a colossal Mexican cypress claims title as earths oldest living organism with an age estimate between 5000 and 10000 years. The tree reportedly weighs about 1 208 000 pounds and contains 860 000 board feet of lumber enough for 22 homes. It stands under 200 feet tall with branches spreading at least 100 feet and continues to grow.
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Mexico
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held With Installations
The Ameri can Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. C. C. Torkelson home on Wednesday evening November 21. Mrs. Walter Kohls reported the candy sale profit of 4.50. New officers installed were Mrs. Walter Kohls vice president and Mrs. R. A. Crider secretary with Mrs. Elmer Hoag installing and Mrs. F. D. Welch as sergeant at arms. A Christmas party in Oelwein was noted and gifts will be sent to Knoxville patients. refreshments followed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
C. C. Torkelson
Ed Wenger
Walter Kohls
R. A. Crider
Elmer Hoag
F. D. Welch
Oelwein
Knoxville
Torkelson
Farming debt slashed by steady management and effort
The Echo notes a farmer who bought a second farm eight years ago and borrowed $20,000. Today the debt stands at $4,000, with no inheritance involved. The farmer has reduced debt by about $2,000 yearly while bearing interest and taxes, proving disciplined effort can overcome a hard mood.
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Echo
Iowa Buttermakers on Top This Year
Ed Riser of Postville gained fame by winning fifth in the National fresh butter contest at Sioux Falls South Dakota. His entry also ranked fourth in Iowa exhibits with a score of 94.60 the winner scoring 95.50 A B McLoughlin of Greene Iowa took the national banner Iowa's victory ends Minnesota's long hold Floyd Sires Elgin and former buttermaker also noted with Benson batter placing fourth in Des Moines competition.
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Ed Riser
Postville
Iowa
Sioux Falls
S. C
A.B. McLoughlin
Greene
Minnesota
Floyd Sires
Elgin
St. Paul
Floyd
Benson
Des Moines
Farm purchase near Gunder by local families
Tillman and Orvin Thompson, sons of Thora Thompson of near Wadena, bought the 260 acre I. H. SkarsHaug farm near Gunder and will take possession next season. The tract is described as one of the better farms in the area with substantial roughage for southern Iowa livestock. The remainder notes a home gardening tip about growing yams in winter using glass holders and water, with steps to start the vine indoors after cutting the yam in half.
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Tillman
Orvin Thompson
Thora Thompson
Wadena
I. H. Skarshaug
Gunder
Fayette Co. Union
Rainfall near normal for 1934 in Clermont area
H. H. Follett reported from the Echo shop that 22.72 inches of rain fell between July 4 and November 21, based on Clermont’s official weather recorder. The figure suggests the year’s total may approach 36 inches in the region.
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H. H. Follett
Clermont
Hanson Elvers Wedding at Elkader Evangelical Church
On Monday November 26 at 10 30 a m at the Elkader Evangelical church Lola Hanson married Adolph Elvers of Garnavillo with Rev Kitterer officiating. Bridesmaid was Lucille Hanson and best man Arthur Elvers. The couple left for Detroit Michigan after a dinner at Mrs Joseph Winkler’s home. Best wishes greeted the newlyweds from relatives and friends.
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Evangelical
Elkader
Lola Hanson
Adolph Elvers
Garnayillo
Kitterer
Lucille Hanson
Arthur Elvers
Joseph Winkler
Elvers
Auto
Detroit
Mich
V. A. Elvers
Should S chools Be Closed Over Measles Outbreak Fears
Reports from several localities indicate an unusual measles prevalence with some schools closed or considered for closure. Measles epidemics historically occur every few years. cases have risen in 1933 to 1934 in eastern central Iowa, prompting debate on school operation versus disease prevention measures.
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Iowa
State Department of Health
Fischer Rothlisberger Nuptials In Oakville Home
Nettie Fischer daughter of Mr and Mrs Tofield Fischer Oakville and Leo Rothlisberger son of John Rothlisberger Illyria united in marriage on Wednesday November 21 at the Fischer home in Oakville. Only a few family friends attended. The bride has lived in this vicinity while serving as housekeeper for John Rothlisberger. The groom a Elk in high school graduate has since worked on his father's farm. They depart for a Illinois honeymoon and will reside on his father's farm after returning.
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Illinois
Aiming for Quiet, Family in Bigin Draws Note
A report card scene from Bigin shows a teacher praising a child as a good worker yet talks too much. The father counters with a cheeky afterthought inviting the reader to meet the mother, adding a humorous twist to a routine report card.
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Bigin
Seven hunters bag three pheasants each on Saturday
A group of seven hunters from here and West Union hunted north of Donnan, securing the legal limit of three male birds per person after reservations with several farmers. Other locals found the trip less successful and returned without pheasants.
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West Union
Donnan
Closing Out Sale Friday at Peters Farm Highland
Mrs Robt Peters and Lloyd Larson advertise a closing out sale on the Peters farm in Highland Friday. Machinery and stock will be offered with sale starting in the morning. Fred Berg to cry the sale, Elgin State Bank to check results, Herb Falk to feed attendees. Lawrence Knudtson has been working at Thoma's store forensons. Mr and Mrs L W McKellar dined with Mr and Mrs George N Schori. Harry Baldwin and Mrs Al Fairbank of Waterloo drove here Monday to fetch their mother Ida Baldwin visiting Lew Grover. They then had supper at the Grover home and returned to Waterloo in the evening.
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Ralph Reichert
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Fred Reichert
Vother
Mr. Reichert
Harry Baldwin
al Fair
Bank of Waterloo
Ida Baldwin
Lew Grover
Grover
Waterco
Ed Bauder Re elected Secretary of Fayette County Fair
Ed Bauder, former Elgin resident, was re elected without opposition as secretary of the Fayette county fair association. Other officers named include Jim Probert president L L Bloomfield vice president W M Knox treasurer and W S Rothlisberger Max Saltsgiver and J W Wilbur as directors. The secretary reports a cash balance of 79 dollars and 61 cents. A visit by Paul Schneider and Walter Zaugg of West Bend occurred last Saturday. August Scheel Elgin and Boise Capper Postville spent a week at Waterloo studying the Springer chick sexing method, noted as slower than the Japanese system but said to be more accurate.
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Ed Bauder
Elgin
Fayette County Fair Association
Jim Probert
L. L. Bloomfield
W. M Knox
W.S. Rothlisberger
Max Saltsgiver
J. W. Wilbur
August Scheel
Boise ‘Capper
Postville
Waterloo
Iowa
Fayette County Vets Entertained in Elgin
Dr. R. A. Crider hosted Fayette county veterinarians and wives in Elgin Friday. Rev J J Snyder spoke in the M E church fire place room while ladies enjoyed bridge and refreshments at the Crider home. Members present included Dr and Mrs Stear Oelwein Dr and Mrs Glen Maynard Dr and Mrs G C Sterry Fayette jr and Mrs V C Willis Wan Coma Dr and Mrs Frevert West Union and Dr and Mrs R A Crider Elgin. Guests included Dr and Mrs Stewart Tripoli Dr and Mrs Kippen Independence Dr and Mrs Paul Wiers Allison Dr and Mrs Thompson Eldorado Dr and Mrs Sexton Sumner Dr Moye Manchester and Dr Weiniger Boone. At the business meeting Dr G Sperry Fayette was elected president and Dr Stuart Tripoli secretary.
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R. A. Crider
Fayette County
M. E. Church
J.J. Snyder
Crider
Bridge
Fayette County Association
Kippen
Independence
Paul Wiers
Allison
Thompson
Eldorado
Sexton
Sumner
Moye
Manchester
Weiniger
Boone
G. ©. Sperry
Fayette
Stuart
Tripoli
Creamery stockholders to meet Saturday in Elgin
The Elgin Farmers' Company holds its annual stockholders meeting on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the town hall. Officers will be elected and the secretary M Luchsinger will read the financial report covering Nov 1 1937 to Oct 31 1938. The report is expected to show higher price and volume with patrons receiving over 100000 dollars net and butter output exceeding 1 million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ S Company
M. Luchsinger
Another Sign of Better Times for Pan-Handlers
A newspaper note reflects improving conditions as pan-handlers shift from asking for a nickel for coffee to requesting a dime for a bite to eat, signaling a change in street economy and social spirits.
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Pan-Handlers
First Snow Arrives in 1934 35. Quickly Melts
The first snow of the 1934 35 season fell Friday morning November 23 covering the earth in white but lasting only a day. A light snow fell again Monday in this section of Iowa. Colder days at week’s end gave way to milder weather and showers.
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Iowa
Elgin Man Selected for Navy December Enlistment
Advertisers are reminded this Echo item notes Irvin Delbert Lyons of Elgin has been chosen for December Navy enlistment through Mason City recruiting station. Six peers from the station join fifty two other Kansans slated for final exams in Des Moines mid December before three months training at San Diego.
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Irvin Delbert Lyons
Elgin
United States Navy
S. Navy
Mason City
Des Moines
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Elgin High School Stages Pleasing Play The Girl Who Forgot
The junior class presented The Girl Who Forgot at the Elgin high school auditorium to a full house. Cast members earned praise for their roles with coach Mr. Jorgenson. Plot centered on David Baird and crooks Giles and Judy Elton, with twists involving Rose May and Jason. Proceeds fund the junior senior banquet.
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Elgin High School
Jorgenson
David Baird
Harold Weibel
Gerald Shaffer
Lillian Krueger
Giles
Judy Elton
Rose May
Alma Hanson
Jason
Clarence Doty
Baird
Danny Mann
Saturday Night Movies at Elgin Popular
The Saturday evening films at the Elgin opera house draw larger crowds each week with five cent admissions funded by local stores. The piece notes community support and sponsor cooperation behind continuing shows and mentions various local people and minor social happenings in the area.
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Elgin Opera House
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Legion Auxiliary Meeting
I. H. Skarshaug Farm
Tenet Tire
Hanson
Fischer—Rothlisberger
Lawrence Knudtson
Forensons
Thoma
L. W. McKellar
George N. Schori
Paul Schneider
Walter Zaugg
West Bend
the Echo
Jurnia
Rose Garber
Ethel
Mabel Rennison
Anna Falk
J. Schricker
Emma Bishop
Clarendon Werte
Cedar Rapids
Mel Kohler
R. P. Strauch
Geo. H
John Falk
Walter Kohler
Masonic Fellowship
Carl Torkelson
Muehlenthaler
Main Street
F. W. Hughes
Charles Rogers
Clear Lake
Rudy Yunker
Rogers
Yonkers
California
Florida
Fred Moser
University Hospital At
Iowa City
Moser
Henry Fischer
George Vaughn
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