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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1935

Page

3

Divorce Petition Seeks Sole Ownership of Realty

Isabell Kriz files in Fayette County District Court asking for divorce from Frank Kriz due to cruel treatment endangering her life. She seeks sole ownership of described real estate and other relief with the case to begin October 28, 1935 at West Union Court House. defendant must answer by October 2, 1935 otherwise default and decree.

Fayette County Frank Kriz District Court of Laws Isabell Kriz West Union Iowa

Taking A Chance at a Softball Bench Encounter

A stray umpire named Punk approached a Sunday softball game sitting beside a shy girl who identifies as Tam. The exchange centers on the game and the tentative connection between Punk and Tam in a casual park setting.

Tam

The Caranga Dance and Its Aragonian Roots

The Caranga is a provincial Aragonian dance blending Fandango Jota Passacaille and Zapateado motions. It takes its name from Chara Ango, a village in southern Spain, illustrating regional dance fusion.

Spain

Special Election for Clermont Iowa on November 5 1936

The Town of Clermont Fayette County Iowa will hold a special election at the Opera House on November 5 1936 from 8 AM to 8 PM. Voters will decide on a public measure ordered by the Town Council.

Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Clermont Iowa Grants 15 Year Electric Franchise to Central States

The Town of Clermont Iowa approves Ordinance No 146 granting Central States Power Light Corporation and assigns a 15 year franchise to erect operate and maintain an electric light heat and power system within the town including a distribution network across streets and public grounds The ordinance sets terms for rights of way limits on street closures compensation for relocations and conditions for service extension with a 150 feet per 500 watts rule and options for municipal purchase upon future anniversaries with arbitration if needed Official approval dated September 23 1935 and signed by Mayor Frank Pringle and Town Clerk Martin Nelson.

Clermont State OF Iowa Central States Power & Light Corporation Beit Delaware West Union State of Iowa Shaill Sai Tequire Board of Arbitration Frank Pringle Fayette County Martin Nelson

Clermont Local News Highlights Social Travel and Visits

Clermont residents report weekend visits to Ossian Waterloo and Fayette with family gatherings at homes in Hazelton West Union and Clermont. The Oscar Reiersons relocate to the Olson house while Laura Marie Rivel joins Joyce Erickson for a weekend away.

Oscar Reierson QO. K Edmund Dugstad Richard Olson la Crosse Wis Lloyd E. Corsepius West Union A. S. Houg Clermont L. L. Carr Harry Humphrey H. A. Lubke Joe Brorby Upper Iowa University Fayette

Iowa firms set record July employment across four-year span

In July 239 Iowa firms reported total employment that surpassed figures for the same month in each of the previous four years, signaling a new high. The gain reflects broader hiring momentum and strengthens outlook for the state’s labor market.

Iowa

Outbreak Warnings on Colds and Prevention

Warn readers about the common cold and its serious potential complications. Advises building up health, seeing a doctor, and seeking special treatment if prone. Urges parents to control children’s behavior during illness and avoid spreading germs to others.

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