Guilty pleas and sentences in Fayette County court
Several defendants faced liquor nuisance and breaking and entering charges. Higil Bushman and Walter Hamm received fines and jail terms with possible suspension. Dietrick Becker and James Northcote faced reformatories, with Northcote paroled due to age. Roy Gresa was fined and jailed, while Robert Chicken and Madwenport faced securities and vehicle cases. E Wobes arrested for intoxicated driving near Fayette, with preliminary hearing and grand jury bound over.
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Mulicy
Higil Bushman
Sanna
Fayette County
Walter Hamm
Costa
Dietrick Becker
Anamosa
James Northcote
W. B. Tagerwell
Deiweth
W. B. Ingersoll
Roy Gresa
Tran
Fayette, Saunty
Robert Chicken
Walls
Madwenport
Fort Madison
A. A. Robertson
E. Wobes
Flint
Michigan
Fayette
Nobel
LaSalle
Justice of the Peace
John T. Riley
Doa krs FOR YOUR BENEFIT Read council proceedings report
Town council proceedings are published showing expenditures and bills allowed. The report explains how tax funds are spent and for what purpose. Edith Mia White and family visited relatives Sunday.
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Mia
Edith White
Biermann Predicts 1500 Vote Margin in Clayton County
Democratic candidate Fred Biermann reported strong support in Clayton County after a week of campaigning. He said the county would deliver a 1500 majority and avoided personal attacks on his opponent while visiting Garnav ille and delivering eight speeches.
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Clayton County
Fred Biermann
Hougep
County Football League Results and Standings
In conference games Fayette beat Clermont 12 to 0 and Arlington defeated Colwell B 18 to 0. Elgin toppled Postville 27 to 12, while Maynard lost to Sumner. League standings show Arlington and Payette tied at 10 0 0, Elgin 0 0 0, Clermont 0 1 0, Maynard 0 1 0, Oelwein B 0 1 0. This week Elgin plays Arlington in the lone conference game. Maynard travels to Bikader and Fayette hosts Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Clermont
Arlington
Colwelh
Elgin
Postville Iy
Maynard
Sumner
LsPet. Arlington
Payette
Oelwein
Bikader
Eee
Poultry Farmers Offered Good Market Prices
Piggybacking on rising egg prices, first grade eggs run 20 cents a dozen at Elgin markets. The note urges liberal feed for hens to profit from farm grains and highlights dry mash and scratch grain formulas from the Iowa College poultry farm. Farmers can mix their own or seek trade deals from feed dealers using on-farm grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa College
ILLYRIA FARM BUREAU TO HOST CANDIDATE SPEECH
Illyria Township Farm Bureau plans a meeting in the Illyria Community Church next Thursday evening October 18. Democratic state senate candidate T. W. W. Mullaney will speak to Fayette Alla makee district residents.
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T. W.W. Mullaney
Fayette-Allamakee
Ilyria Township
Farm Bureau
Illyria Community Church
School Social at Brorby School in Marion Township
Everyone is welcome to a program at Brorby school Marion township district No 2 on Tuesday Oct 11 Gouneh will be served Be Gladys Munger teacher Little Want Ads do big jobe at pitied cont Give thas trial.
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Brorby School
Marion Township
Gouneh
Gladys ‘Munger
Runaway Mules Cause Wreck Near Clermont
Eddie Conner driving from Clermont toward origin when a wagon tongue failed, spooking two mules that ran away. Conner was thrown, a load of children escaped safety, and Clermont Enterprise editor Cooley, a passenger, also jumped clear. Conner suffered serious injuries including a broken right leg. he received X rays and was cared for at Ed Boleyn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Conner
Clermont
Mr. Conner
Mr. Cooley
Clermont Enterprise
Elgin
West Union
Ed Boleyn Home
First Division Ladies Aid Hosts General Aid in Church Parlor
The M. E. Ladies Aid Society first division entertained the General Aid Society with a short play "Happiness Day" depicting George Washington and a guessing contest led by several members. Birthday greetings were sent to absent member N M Fritz. Verle Kniel oversaw a fine supper and the next meeting is set for October 27 with the Loyal division hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
General Aid Society
George Washington
George Falk
C. B. Schori
Les Schori
Max Thoma
Andrew Dummermuth
H. H. Wolf
Elmer Hong
R BG
N.M. Fritz
Verle Kniel
All
Mix-Up with Maintainer Leaves Family Injured Traveling
Mrs Jake Schaer and Mrs Ed Buser left Wednesday for Carter D C to visit the Fred dex family. A driver attempting to pass hit loose gravel turning the car over. Jirma Schaer escaped uninjured. B Schaer sustained severe internal injuries and a large forehead gash requiring seven stitches. Mrs Buser suffered a broken arm and two broken ribs and had to be extricated by cutting the car top. Mr Scheer received bruises. Both Scheers will stay in Rock Valley hospital about a week, Mrs Buser at least five weeks. Ed Biser and Eddie rushed to Clermont to assist. Kiddie returned with Wilma Schaer.
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Jake Schaer
Davima
Ed Buser
Carter, &. D
Freddex
Rock Valley
Jirma Schaer
Schaer
Pethion
Ed Biser
Eddie
Clermont
Elgin Study Club Holds Meeting On School Theme
The Elgin Study Club met Sept. 27 with Mrs. Elmer Hoag presiding. Agnes Crowe from the local faculty spoke on Modern School Methods, while Mrs. Lana Henderson, ill, sent her paper My School Days. The club’s topics covered public figures, religion, rural life, health and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elmer Hoag
Agnes Crowe
Lana Henderson
ASK MR. FARMER FIRST FOR HUNTING ACCESS
A local advisory urges hunters and nutters to seek farmer permission before entering land. It warns of looming no trespassing signs and reminds trespassers to close gates to keep stock from straying. The piece urges courtesy by visiting farmers at home to request access.
Pleasant Valley Peppy Pals Hold Meeting at Jacobs Home
The Pleasant Valley Peppy Pals met Saturday October 1 at Elizabeth and Lillian Jacobs’s home. All members attended. Roll call, My Favorite Season and Why, Treasurer’s Report by Elizabeth McMillan, piano selection by Winifred McMillan and Lillian Kruger. After reviewing records the meeting adjourned and refreshments were served by Mrs Alfred Jacobs. A taffy pull followed.
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Pleasant Valley
Elizabeth
Lillian Jacobs
Elizabeth McMillan
Winifred McMillan
Lillian Kruger
Alfred Jacobs
Chicken Supper at Marion Church Gunder
A chicken supper will be served at the Marion church parlors in Gunder on Sunday evening October 9. Menu includes mashed potatoes chicken gravy dressing noodles escalloped corn salad pickles cranberry jam bun pumpkin pie cake cookies and coffee. Serving begins at 5 30 pm. Everyone invited by the Dorcas Society Agnes Houg secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Church
Gunder
Dorcas Society
Agnes Houg
See
Davenport Dinner With Chevrolet Executive Hosts Discuss Policies
John Falk attended a Davenport dinner last Wednesday honoring H. J. Klingler, general sales manager of Chevrolet Motor Co. Klingler, a top figure in the automobile industry, joined leading Davenport dealers and others to confer on Chevrolet policies for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falk
Davenport
H. J. Klingler
Chevrolet Motor Co
Klingler
United States
Grading Underway on Elgin Gunder County Trunk Road
Clayton county road workers steer grading along the Elgin Gunder county trunk while residents regret delays this year. Ditching proceeds and light grading are underway as concerns rise that fall settling will be poor and spring will worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Elgin-Gunder County
Hanson Dies Suddenly in Marion Township Fathers Quiet Passing
Hanson, patriarch of Marion township, died suddenly in bed early Saturday around five o'clock. He was found at six, and Dr. Wolf ruled heart trouble as the cause. Death likely occurred about an hour before discovery. A life sketch of this honored citizen appears in another Echo column this week.
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Hanson
Marion Township
Dr. Wolf
The
Echo
If you don't find what you want in these columns advertise for it
A concise appeal urging readers to place ads when desired items or services are not visible in the current listings. Encourages utilizing the columns to reach sellers or service providers quickly.
Basket Social at Clyrin No. 2 School
A school program and social will be held at Clyrin No. 2 School on Friday October 4. Ladies are asked to bring trimmed baskets and a pencil. Sponsored by teacher Go Hasél Rothlisberger.
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Clyrin
No. 2
Hasél Rothlisberger
Harvest Mission Program by Baptist Sunday School
Harvest Mission Program presented by the Baptist Sunday School on Sunday October 8 at 11 am features a long program of recitations songs readings and hymns. Students from Caryl Kohls Marian Probert Carol Miller Geraldine Burkdoll and many others perform pieces like Be Strong I Will Lift My Eyes and Psalm 23, with offerings and closing press on.
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Baptist Sunday School
The
Caryl Kohls
Marian Probert
Carol Miller
Geraldine Burkdoll
Jacob
Selma Nelson
Mergaret
Lorimer
Petratz
Ruth Kruger
Doris Kruger
Maxine Lehman
Clifton Miller
Harold and
Robert Kamm
Erma Redwinkle
Ethel Lucheinger
Marie Lyons
Peter Luchsinger
Christian Albert Kohls
Lillian Kruger
Louise Hackman
Jesus
Mary Baachler
Kenneth
Gerald Heck
Lester Luchainger
Chrystal Miller
Lyle
Kenton Kruger
Helen Muehlethaler
Willis
Burnita
Marva Petratz
Eva Grimm
Gladys Wearous
Bluebirds
Miller
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Isabella Wenger
Leon Jacob
Jolly
Dorothy Kruger
Lois Burrow
Elaine Zurbriggen
Norma Pringle
Edna Mae Kamm
Gladys Miller
Erma Grether
Gordon Zurbriggen
Robbins Family Holds 17th Annual Picnic at Backbone State Park
On Sunday Oct 2 the Robbins descendants gathered at Backbone State Park near Lamont for the 17th annual Robbins picnic. The event commemorates the 1847 Iowa settlement from Indiana by Francis K Robbins family. A large crowd enjoyed a 1:30 p.m. dinner, yard hikes, park rides, and socializing while a Cub Yankees game aired.
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Back Bone State Park
Lamont
Robbins
Iowa
Indiana
Francis K. Robbins
Dubuque
Clayton County
Bullshead Ridge
Highland Ridge
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by President Hoover
President Hoover proclaims October 9 to 15 as National Fire Prevention Week. Officials urge public participation to reduce fire losses and protect life and property amid national fire loss estimates near half a billion dollars and over ten thousand deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Epworth League Meeting Tonight at M E Church
The Epworth League will meet in the M. E. church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Every member is urged to attend for business including election of new officers and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
Meeting notice for Elgin Chapter C. E. S. October 12
Mrs. Arthur Herrling of Wadena, Worthy Matron, announces the Elgin Chapter C. E. S. regular meeting will be held next Wednesday evening October 12. Refreshments will follow the regular work and all members are requested to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herrling
Wadena
Elgin
Women's Foreign Missionary Society Meets in Clermont
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Lucian Appelman's Clermont home on Wednesday October 12 with expected strong turnout. The Monahan family moved from the Topp house on Pleasant street to Brainard last week, the second Elgin family loss to Brainard in a month. R. P. Strauch visit included Davenport to Mt Vernon with Mrs. J. J. Snyder and her son George, plus Thos Shaffer, Cornell freshman.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Lucian Appelman
Clermont
To Fix Cemetery Road In Elgin
The Elgin town council discussed fixing the road along the cemetery, favoring the project after learning local groups are ready to help. The Community Club, Cemetery Association, and Legion officers have expressed interest, with more possibly joining. Mayor Weibel and the council expect outside help will keep town costs low and plan to organize the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cemetery
Community Club
Cemetery Association
Legion Officers
Weibel
Fellowship Meeting Held Here in Elgin
The first Masonic fellowship meeting of the fall took place in Elgin last Friday evening with about 150 members of the Northeast Iowa association in attendance. Visitors from other lodges joined Rev. Sandbach of Decorah for an engaging address, followed by a performance by the Elgin Little German Band and quartet. The event concluded with a social lunch and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
N. E. Iowa Association
Sandbach
Decorah
Etter Family Trip Spans Minnesota Visit
Mr and Mrs John Etter and Irvin Johnnie and Dorothy departed last Thursday for Minnesota to visit relatives through Tuesday They were hosted in New Ulm Monaga and Anette weurweuM continuing a family journey with several hometown contacts and local kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Etter
Irvin
Johnnie
Dorothy
Minnesota
Néw Ulm
Monagha
Anette
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Petit Jurora
Petit Jury
Carl W. Reed
Eichendorf
Doakrs
Clayton
County
Illyria Farm Bureau
Elgin Study Club
Beld Meeting
MR. Farmer
Marion
Basket
Weurweum
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