October Term to Have Marry: Divorce Actions
Workmen dig trenches and lay pipes from court house to jail to connect heating systems as the jail’s boiler plant nears end of life. Marriage licenses issued include Rudy Crandall and Mabel Olson of West Union, Carl White and Esther Amdahl of Ossian, plus several others. Dozens of divorce actions are listed with grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment or desertion. cases name plaintiffs, defendants, locations, dates, and desired relief including alimony and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Board of Supervisors
District Court
Rudy W. Crandall
West Union
Mabel Pauling Olson
Carl White
Decorah
Esther Amdahl
Ossian
P. J. Ridler
Oelwein
Bertha E. Boss
Lloyd R. Waskow
Stanley
Marie Hiese
Fritz C. Kruger
Hawkeye
Victoria M. Willman
John Homer Cue
Mabel
M. Kobla
Randalia
Severt
Jugick
Oliver
Aronson
Les. A. Brigham
Florence
H. Heath
Revival Meetings At Baptist Church Continue This Week
Revival meetings at the Baptist church run through Friday October 25 with daily 7 pm children’s meetings and 8 pm services. Rev H O Baum of Chicago headlines a tentative program on why men are lost how men are saved and the dispensations and two phases of Christ’s Return. Ph Lauer, pastor invites all to attend. John F Berndt sells barber shop fixtures to Geo Pollitt Cresco as he plans new location and work habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Baum
Chicago
Christ
Ph. Lauer
John F. Berndt
Geo. Pollitt
Cresco
Mr. Berndt
Alfalfa Lime Demonstrations Planned in Fayette County
A five meeting series in Fayette County during the week of October 21 will demonstrate lime spreading and seed bed preparation for alfalfa. Alfalfa Hutch, Chas R Hutcheson of Waterloo, will lead in charge with limestone supplied at each site. Attendees will tour alfalfa fields and learn practices for establishing and later handling the crop. Meetings begin at 1 30 p m with locations at Jesa Deston's Young Gleim farm Arlington area and Fayette County Farm among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutcheson
Jesa Deston’s
Young-Gleim
Arlington
Fred Rothlisberger
Clyria Township
Fayette County
Basket Social at District School No 3 in Highland
A basket social and program are planned at district school No 3 in Highland Township Clayton County on Thursday October 24. Dorothy Hermen is the teacher inviting everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
Clayton County
Dorothy Hermen
Desertion Claim in Hillman Divorce Case Seeks Name Restore
Martha Hillman sues George E Hillman in Oelwein alleging desertion since July 1926 after marriage in Waterloo on May 28 1924. She seeks restoration of her former name Martha Damon and cites violent quarrels over housework and her husbands departure to Pontiac Michigan. The case file notes the couple had no children. The plaintiff resides in Oelwein and the defendant presently lives in Michigan. Ordered by judge 2B. R. O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Inust
Smithfield Township
Privnti
M. M. Cagney
Viola Field
Dana Field
Pars
Independence
Oelwein
Dana Field Jr
Lucille
Leon R. Layton
Geneva Zimmerman
John Zimmerman
W.B
Ingersoll
Pauline B. McPack
Harold J. McPeek
Davenport
E. J. O'Connor
Grace L. Olson
Frank N. Olson
Aurora
Eden Township
T. A. Beardmore
Erna Kern
George Kern
Council Bluffs
R. O'Brien
Wil R. Herzmann
Louise Herzmann
Arlington
W. H. Antes
Martha Hillman
George E. Hillman
Pontiac
Mich
Waterloo
Plaintiff
Martha Damon
Passing of Fred Reusser Jr A Storm Lake professor
A fine young man Fred Reusser Jr of Storm Lake died suddenly October 12 1929 after an acute appendicitis operation. Born March 2 1889 he taught in New Mexico and earned an MA from the University of Iowa before joining Buena Vista College as professor of mathematics and physics in Storm Lake. He was a longtime Baptist member, survived by his parents three sisters and four brothers and mourned by many in Elgin and Storm Lake communities. A funeral was held in Storm Lake with local church and college officials delivering remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Revaser, Jr
Storm Lake
Fred Reusser
Fred
Emma Reusser
University of Iowa
Buena Vista College
Walter Siema
Middletown
Iowa
Marie Reusser
Anamosa
Laraizie
Wyo
John
Dateak
Elmer
Baptist Church
Parmangnify Ing
Jones
Robinson
Ph. Lauer
H. C. Baum
Prof. Crawford
J. W. Dickman
Fayette
Reusser
Farm Bureau Women Set Meetings Next Week
Farm bureau women plan sessions October 21 to 26 led by A W Clyde from the Extension Service at Ames. Focus is on simple water and lighting systems with potential for expansion, addressing needs of both tenants and owners. Tuesday and Wednesday meetings to be held at the Assembly Room, Court House, West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
A. W. Clyde
Ames
Court House
West Union
Program and Basket Social at Center School
A program and basket social will be held at Center school Marion township district No 5 on Friday evening October 18. Everybody welcome. Undies please bring baskets. Anna Mac Kimball teacher.
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Center School
Marion Township
District No. 5
Anna Mac Kimball
Oldest resident suffers fractured hip in Elgin porch fall
The 90 year old resident, identified as Miss Celia's mother, fell from a porch Monday evening in Elgin. She fractured her hip after missing a step in darkness. Daughter Celia and neighbors aided her until a doctor arrived. John Lehman sustained a forehead cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
John Lehman
Revere
Celia
Lehman
Bevins Case Reopened To challenge Iowa Bank Law
The Iowa supreme court will hear the Bevins case anew with the full bench to decide if the statute banning bankers from taking deposits after insolvency conflicts with the state constitution. The court will not revisit Bevins personal merits. a ruling on the law’s constitutionality is expected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Bevina
First State Bank of
Hawkeye
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Bevins
Supreme Court
Bevins Cage
West Union
State of
Eye
Guernsey Breeders Sale a Success in Fayette County
The first consignment sale by Fayette county Guernsey breeders at W. N. Clothier farm drew 52 head for an average of 199 dollars. High cow Betty Dictator sold for 400 dollars to W. H. Dodge. four year bull 200 dollars. twelve bulls averaged 182 dollars. Cows and heifers averaged 200 and 76 dollars respectively, with four hours total and 4 percent selling expense. Breeders plan a similar sale next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
W. N. Clothier
Fayette
Betty Dictator
Henry Allenstein
Lamont
W. H. Dodge
Langdon
Clay County
Chav. Koehring, Jr
Waukon
Kimpson & Proctor
West Union
Primitive Indian hogans featured in Redskin film
The mud and stick hogans of the Navajo in northeastern Arizona have a single east facing door. The Richard Dix technicolor picture Redskin, filmed in the territory, will be shown at the Elgin Opera House on Sunday and Monday October 20 and 21.
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Arizona
Highland Lutheran Church Chicken Dinner Menu
The Highland Lutheran church ladies will serve a chicken dinner in the church parlors on Sunday October 20 starting at noon until finished. Menu includes mashed potatoes and gravy chicken cranberries creamed peas cabbage salad pickles cottage cheese dark and white bread and rolls assorted cakes and pies coffee.
Elgin Hi and Grade Schools News Highlights
Kennedy road crew moved to Elgin selecting vacant livery lot as base with nine men and road equipment. Football away at Fayette promises a tough contest as both teams’ records are even. New students Alice Hoag enters high school. First six weeks final reports released for high school and grades. Guest talks on After graduation what and foot care. Rev H C Baum inspires students. Shorthand and history classes progress. manual training welcomes new tools. Visitors listed. several students ill. Primary class perfect attendance list announced.
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Kennedy Road
Elgin
Creamery Hill
Kennedy
Fayette
Alice Hoag
Naye
Dr. Sc
Esther Durschar
Emma
Clara Muehlenthaler
Marie. Brackin
Florence Grimm
Mre
Jos, Kinnan
Dillis Parad
Max Thoma
Jane Pahey
James Davis
Leo Falb
Ronald Hoag
Jessie Lyons
Gene Schori
Verna Brackin
Gordon Zurbriggen
Kenton Kruger
Bobby Falb
Betty Elkema
Lois Leonhart
Betty Leonhart
Erma Redwinkle
Kathleen Steele
Hauge Congregation Hosts Visiting Congregations at Decorah
The Decorah Circuit of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America held its annual fall meeting at Hauge Congregation October 1 to 3. Rev. Chr. Helme preached the opening sermon I King 18 21, with 46 delegates and 26 pastors present enjoying three days of sessions and a Communion service plus missionary appeal and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Hauge
Carl Losen
Chr
Helme
Spring Grove
Losen
Shefgeland
Weat Union
Thorgrimsen
Aasen Hauge
Satan Players Talked With Their Hands At Work
During filming of Seven Footprints to Satan at First National Studios director Benjamin Christen gen required silence on set. Cast including Thelma Todd and Creighton Hale learned sign language and spoke with their hands. The thriller plays Saturday night October 19 at the Elgin Opera House.
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Satan
First National Studios
Benjamin Christengen
Thelma Todd
Creighton Hale
Elgin Opera House
Farm Sale Also Personal Property Auction Notice
On Tuesday October 29 at 1 pm the undersigned will sell at public auction his 100 acre farm located 112 miles south of Elgin Canning Factory. The farm has a good set of buildings and well laid land in good condition. Also auctioning remaining personal property. Watch Echo next week for details. Wm Brabham
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Elgin Canning Factory
Adv
Echo
Wm. Brabham
Thankful note expresses gratitude for kind remembrance
A brief personal message thanks all who remembered the writer with kindness and beauty, noting appreciation for the support and encouragement received.
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Daring
Ness
Arlington 40 Elgin 0 dominates county football standings
Arlington thumped Elgin 40 to 0 last Wednesday. Arlington’s strong line pounded the Elgin defense for four touchdowns while Elgin fought to contain the barrage. Bob Wilson displayed a hard tackle and Bob Steele and Schori contributed on defense as capt Grether keyed the effort. Other county scores included Hawkeye 8 Maynard 6 Clermont 12 Postville 0 Monona 6 Wadena 2 West Union 13 Waukon 0 and Oelwein 7 Decorah 7.
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Herd
Arlington
Elgin
Bob Wison
Trish
Bob Steele
Schori
Capt
Grether
Hawkeye
Maynard
Clermont
Postville
Monona
Wadena
West Union
Waukon
Oelwein
Decorah
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meeting Delayed to Oct 29
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau monthly meeting for October is postponed one week and rescheduled to October 29. The venue remains the Elgin school gymnasium. The program committee has not yet finalized announcements for this meeting.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin School
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Donsest
Berndt
Basket
Jesus
Guernsey
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