Court News From The County Seat
Fayette County arrests include A M Spatcher and son Lester for bootlegging and possessing intoxicants. Bonds set. preliminary hearings held before Justice Fitch. October grand jury to decide next steps. Other arrests in Arlington include George Retz N G Seago and Frank Struckman on similar charges with varying outcomes. Additional cases list new October filings and several divorce suits, landlord attachments, and a partition action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Spatcher
Lester Spatcher
Fayette
Sherif A. A. Robertmons
Arlington
George Retz
Robertson
J. E. Fitch
Liberty
N. G. Seago
Frank Struckman
A. Antinson
Ossian
A. A. Robertson
Anfinson
Clermont
Justice of Peace
Fayette Court
Carl .W. Reed
Alin Lynch
H. W. Abbott
Etta E. Abbott
Bethel Township
W. H. Antas
Amela Okland Va
John Okland
Dover Township
Estey & Estey
Kathryn Trainor
Dale Trainor
M. M. Cooney
Citizena Savings Bank of Hawkeye
Luella Pratt
H. A. Swelgard
G. E. Pratt
Lueila Pratt
W. H
George Alcorn
Et al Vt
Lester Alcorn
Union Township
Batey & Estey
Dorothea Anderson
Lester Anderson
Colwein
Fayette County Farm Bureau meeting and activities
The Fayette County Farm Bureau held a women session with a talk on Township Goals for a Five Year Program. 48 women attended the largest gathering addressed by Miss Knolls. A picnic followed. Officers were elected at a business session, then a joint meeting opened with singing led by Mr. Graf of Ames. Reports and speeches on nutrition and the year’s project followed. A note warns drivers to secure fish hooks after a Monona incident. The society’s year program includes music, a dance, a book review, a dramatization, and current events led by Ida Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Graf of
Ames
Viola Foxwell
McDowell Roll Call
Black Soil
Bernice Faith
Hiawatha
Gladys Schori
Myrtle Faib
Ida Thoma
Iowa Corn Crop Seen 89 Percent Below Five-Year Average
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates Iowa corn will be 89 percent below the past five years' average. On Oct 1 the crop was put at 406,880,000 bushels with an average yield of 85 bushels per acre, versus a ten-year average of 40.1. Despite low volume, indications point to high-quality grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Savanna Sabula Bridge Construction Begins
Construction on the Savanna Sabula bridge is to start immediately. Oliver Mattison, president of the Minneapolis Bridge Company, states all financial and legal details are settled. Sufficient stock has been sold to assure completion, and a performance bond has been provided by the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna-Sabula
Oliver Mattison
Minneapolis Bridge) Company
Train Changes Time On Rock Island Line
Morning flier south on the Rock Island has shifted schedule within the past week and now passes here at 8260. The early departure was previously about a few minutes after night. The evening passenger time remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Island
Elgin Beats Arlington In Thrilling Home Football Game
Elgin high school defeated Arlington 12 to 6 in a warm afternoon clash. Arlington struck first with a long kickoff return for a touchdown, while Elgin answered with early first quarter scores. The game featured fumbles by Elgin backs with taped hands and strong Arlington passes, but Elgin’s defense and goal-line stands secured the win before a fair home crowd. Officials were Billinga Fayette referee Douglas Postville umpire Carter Clermont head kneeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Arlington High
Arlington
Higin
Elgin
Arlingto
Billinga
Fayette
Douglas
Postville
Carter
Clermont
Kneaman
Boy Preacher Rev I C Peterson In Elgin Sermons
An 18 year old boy preacher formerly linked to the Coolidges is now in Elgin. Rev I C Peterson, pastor of Newton Baptist Church, is conducting evangelistic meetings at the Elgin Baptist Church. The opening service Tuesday evening drew an attentive crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Coolidges
I. C. Peterson
Newton Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Peterson
Bull Rules The Road In Close Cow Chase Near Elgin
Walt Kohler Bill Miller and Chas Grover were driving on the Elgin Wadena road when they spotted a cow blocking the roadside. A bull charged at the car as they stopped to investigate, forcing them to flee in low gear. The bull chased them partway into town before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt. Kohler
Bill Miller
Chas. Grover
Elgin-Wadena
Halloween Program At Spring Valley School
A Hallowe en program will be given at the Spring Valley school in Marion district No 9 on Friday evening October 23. The public is invited and lunch will be served. Sarah Nelson, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Marion
Sarah Nelson
Elgin and Clermont Lead In County Football League
Elgin and Clermont share first in Fayette County league after week results. Elgin edged Axlington 12 to 6 in a tight game while Clermont shut out Wadena 18 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin and
Clermont
Elgin
Axlington
Hame
Wadena
Postville Hospital Clinic Eye Ear Nose Throat Visit
The eye ear nose and throat clinic of Postville hospital will be held Tuesday October 20 in the forenoon only. Patients may be seen for examinations and minor procedures during the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Auctioneer Ad Promotes Services by Berg in Local Notice
Fred R. Berg endorses auctioneering services with a claim of about 300 sales and invites calls or rings for scheduling terms and dates. The notice emphasizes his experience and availability in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Berg
Box Social Set at Gus Olion School Oct 21
The box social will be held at Gus Olion school in Grand Meadow township district no 8 next Wednesday evening October 21. Everyone is invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Olion Achopl
Grand Meadow Township
District No. 8
Community Club Adjou rns Vote to Next Friday
The Community Club adjourned its meeting due to low turnout with only five members present, delaying the homecoming report until the next Friday. A Dutch Lunch will be served, hot dogs and coffee provided, with members urged to attend to revitalize town activity and keep the club active.
Oelwein to Host 4th District Legion Convention
Rose Reid Post No 9 Oelwein will host the 4th district Legion convention on October 26 in the I O O F hall with the Auxiliary meeting in the library. Distinguished guests include Jane Prichard Onawa and Grace King West Union. A banquet at 6 leads to a program and a dance in the Legion hall to close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Reid
Oelwein
Jane Prichard
Onawa
Grace King
West Union
Legion Hall
Robbers Enter Elkport Branch Bank
The Elkport Elkader State Bank branch was entered late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Robbers pried open a rear window and took 556.60 from a safe. about 475 remained untouched. Authorities found no clues. Bank officials report burglar insurance and note the burglars appeared experienced.
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Elkader State Bank
Elkport
Clayton Co. Register
Luther to Celebrate Seventieth Anniversary
Luther prepares a three day celebration from October 16 to October 18 for its seventieth anniversary. Alumni banquet Friday evening dedicates Nustad field Saturday. four church services by Luther graduates in Decorah on Sunday morning. a Christian education conference Sunday afternoon with noted Lutheran church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Nustad Field
Since Old Times Storm Floods Clinton County
A severe storm Saturday night washed away bridges and damaged many roads in Clinton County. Goose Lake Charlotte and Teeds Grove suffered the worst as four inches of rain flooded hundreds of acres. The Mississippi River rose four feet and utilities were strained as tributaries overflowed their banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoll
Clinton County
Goose Lake
Charlotte
Teeds Grove
Mississippi
Tributaree
Program for 1932 Adopted at Meeting
Sixty five leaders of farm bureau work from nearly every township in the county met at the farm bureau office in Fayette and adopted a comprehensive program for 1932. It emphasizes soil improvement, soil testing, alfalfa and clover, small grain and corn improvement, seeds and testing, cooperation among associations, wool pool, farm accounting, weed eradication, township weed commissioners, horse power demonstrations, cattle disease meetings, cow testing services, bot fly eradication, poultry sanitation, home canning and nutrition, food prep and table service, and 4-H club continuation with county committees finalizing plans. township meetings continue, extension service represented by Miss Neale S Knowles and E. E B. Graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Algo
Exchange
Fayette County
Weed Com
Rock Island Freighter Wrecked in Dense Fog near Postville
The Rock Island way freight on the Decorah and Cedar Rapids division derailed in heavy fog east of Postville. Four box cars and a caboose left the rails with the engine and tender sinking into mud. The engineer and fireman escaped unharmed, rest of crew uninjured. Wrecking crew from Cedar Rapids rebuilt the line by Saturday afternoon.
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Rock Island Way
Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Postville
Postville Herald
Lamont Visitors Report Local Boom At Baldwin Bakery
Mr and Mrs Harry Baldwin of Lamont spent Sunday here with relatives and reported their town is booming They own an ironing board factory turning nearly 600 boards daily Last week the Lamont fire department held a barbecue and ordered 2700 buns and 660 pounds of beef Everything in the bakery sold out by night and he worked from 10 am Monday to 6 pm Wednesday without sleep to meet rush orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Baldwin
Lamont
Attorney Appointments settled in Wadena bank case
A dispute over the attorney for the Wadena Savings Bank receiver ended when Judge W L Eichendorf named Martin M Cooney after W H Antes resigned. The case raised questions about jurisdiction between district judges the banking department and the attorney general. The banking department contends the attorney general holds authority over legal appointments in banking receiverships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Savings Bank
W. H. Antes
H. E. Taylor
W. L. Eichendorf
Martin M. Cooney
State Department of Banking
Death of Walter Junior Kohla Mourned in Elgin
Mr and Mrs Walter Kohla of south of Elgin mourn the death of their oldest son Walter Junior age 11 who died Tuesday afternoon Oct 14 after months of illness and a Mayo hospital stay. He leaves a younger brother Sheldon age 9. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 30 a m at St Peter's Catholic Church in Clermont with burial in Elgin Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kohla
South of Elgin
Walter Junior
Mayo Hospital
Sheldon
S1. Peter's Catholic Church
Clermont
Elgin
Girl Smokers Worry City Fire Chief in Iowa
Fire Chief Amish warns coed smokers in Iowa City pose major fire hazards by tossing lit cigarettes into waste paper baskets. He notes repeated warnings to University of Iowa sororities, but many residents ignore the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Amish
University of Iowa
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for Oct 21 at Crider Home
A combined Legion and Auxiliary meeting is planned for next Wednesday evening, October 21, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Crider with Mrs. Harry Wenger and Mrs. Crider as hosts. The notice lists hosts and venue details for the local veterans group event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
R.A. Crider
Harry "Wenger
Crider
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Prairie du Chien
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