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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1930
Page
5
Judge W L Hichendorf signed an order granting the bank receiver authority to pay an 8 percent dividend to depositors. This marks the second dividend paid by the bank.
The Davenport zone leads United States sales in September with district No. 4, including Fayette, Allamakee, Clayton, and Winneshiek counties, posting the highest district performance. Kalb & The local firm are praised for many talent records and persistent progress in the local business scene.
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday evening October 28 at the Elgin High School auditorium. The program includes Moving Pictures Co. Agent Lodwick, a duet by Mrs Earl Kiple and Eda Zurbriggen, One Act Play Elizabeth and Winifred McMillan, readings by the Pleasant Valley Quartet, songs by Mrs Andrew Dummermuth, and a quartette. Refreshments will be served. a social with a basket social and program is also planned at the Velleraven School district No 6, Marion township, on Thursday evening October 30.
Benl and Son of Sumner secured a contract to gravel two miles south of Elgin on County Trunk B. About 4,500 yards of river bed gravel will be crushed and used, with work expected to start this week. The project will improve all weather travel to towns south and east, and local streets may also be gravelled.
F C Muehlethaler expresses satisfaction as a new heated garage at the southwest corner of the furniture store is finished before winter. The structure houses four cars, links to the main building for heating, and adds upstairs storage while replacing an old barn to reduce fire risk and improve appearance.
The Upper Iowa conference of the Dubuque district meets at Sumner on Tuesday October 28 with an all day session starting at 10 am and a men's mass meeting at 8 pm. Prominent church figures will participate in tasks and discussions. Ministers and at least one lay representative from each church are expected. many laymen and ladies may attend.
Misa Brainard will lead the first nutrition lesson at the home of Mrs. Harry Wenger in Elgin on Thursday October 28 at 10 a.m. Leaders should attend and bring nine covered dishes and sandwiches. A Halloween program is planned in school district No 5 Friday evening October 1 with an invite to join in the festivities.
Census director notes farm counts defined by direct farming and tenant operated land. Fayette County grows from 3,157 farms in 1920 to 8,051 in 1980, a 34 percent drop. Howard, Black Hawk, Buchanan rise. Clayton, Winneshiek fall.
Gunder news items report guests at several homes including John Grimm and Ben Erickson of Elgin, John Hellum, Anton Jacobson in Wagner township, and Ole Loftsgard. Visits by Victor Fisherback of Luther Seminary and Harold Lands gard families are noted. Dorcas Society planning and a church chicken dinner are mentioned along with the death of Mrs. M. Anderson of Gunder.
Mgr and Mrs C P Stoehr entertained twelve couples at bridge last Wednesday. Mrs Leo Schori won high among the ladies and L L Kiple led the men. Refreshments followed. Guests included W C Falk Elmer Hoag C B Schori C O Christ Leo Schori H O Heston L F Klingman E L Morris L L Kiple G S Mosby Arthur Herrling and Allen Habeger.
Many residents from Elgin attended a Marion Lutheran church Sunday evening for a large chicken dinner served by the church ladies. The Marion group again showcased its strong cooking reputation as attendees requested another invitation to a church dinner. Verle Kniel traveled to West Union Monday evening for a Junior Federated Clubs meeting.
Monday evening the C M Fee family found a strange bird in their hog trough. Owen Fee, studying zoology at Upper Iowa University, identified it as a Chinese fish duck or cormorant. The bird weighs about three pounds and is known to dive for fish. It is believed a similar bird was found in Madrid, Iowa, earlier, making two in Tama County. The bird was to be kept in the university zoology department. It recalls a pair once kept near Elgin twenty years ago used to catch fish.
The Oak Grove News itemizes numerous Sunday guestings and social visits across local families. Activities include Mrs. Ed Boyle hosting the Hillcrest Club with twenty members and visitors, various relatives staying with Jud Conner, Conner and Dummermuth households hosting relatives in Clermont, Elgin, Arlington, and West Union, plus several road trips to Dubuque and New Orleans during an extended period.
Two Elgin banks have merged to create the Elgin State Bank to operate from the Savings Bank building. The new institution will start with $30,000 capital, $6,000 surplus, and near $650,000 in deposits. the officers and board will combine from both former banks and aim for ready stock subscriptions and improved service.
A state committee from across Iowa, led by Walter Farrell of the Iowa Automotive Merchants Association, launches a drive to destroy outdated road maps and replace them with guides showing Iowa’s 6,000 miles of surfaced highways. Maps will be burned in Des Moines bonfires to attract national publicity and tourists. Iowa ranks sixth in concrete paved state highways.
A farm fire near Elgin prompted a response from the town fire truck with the alarm originating at Gander. The fire was reported out on the way out of town, and a road truck was also quickly extinguished. A non member call in the country carries a $25 fee, but figures show the service is economical.
The 4-H Happy-Go-Lucky club met Saturday October 11 at Dorothy Brackin's home for a short program and business session. Guests were served refreshments and a green and white angel food cake presented by Mrs. Gus Brause. The next meeting is set for October 25 at an undecided location.
Elgin Farm Fire Association reports members owing 1929 dues and some behind on 1928 dues. They urge prompt payment. The note mentions Mrs. Addie Brown who left Elgin August 21 for Michigan then Council Bluffs and California, with a return to Huntington Park.
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Kohler report high turnout for a two day coat sale held last Wednesday and Thursday. They regret not extending it one more day as many wished to attend. Local women can buy ready to wear at home with quality equal to or better than city stores at similar or lower prices.
The M E Ladies Aid announces a bazaar in the first week of December and asks all members to craft useful items for sale. Donations from beyond the Aid Society are welcomed, with wants ads urged for quick results.
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