Fifth annual civics tour by county superintendent at Court News
The fifth annual civics tour for eight grade rural students from Fayette County visited the county court house, jail, and farm. At the court house officials spoke to five groups, tours via the Clerk of the District Court to the courtroom, and a Sheriff talk followed by doughnuts. Attendance reached a record 178 students, plus about 50 teachers and 60 parents. The group then visited the county farm for a further instructional session.
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L. G. Meyer
Fayette ‘County
Court House
Meyer
Fayette County Football League standings and results
The league leaders did not play. Fayette defeated Maynard 18 to 0. Clermont beat Monona 12 to 6, Sumner beat Arlington 27 to 0, and Wadena edged McGregor 7 to 6. Standings list Elgin and Oelwein B idle. Clermont 2-0-1. Fayette 1-2-0. Arlington 0-1-1. Maynard 1-8-0. Wadena 0-2-0. Upcoming: Fayette at Arlington, Elgin at Maynard, Clermont at Oelwein Thursday. Wadena open.
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Fayette
Maynard
Clermont
Monona
Arlington
Wadena
McGregor
Elgin
Oelwein
Arlington No
Oelwe
Predicted Chicago Live Stock Show to Surpass All
Officers of the International Live Stock Show of Chicago foresee a record event from November 28 to December 5 with the largest entry influx in history. Early entries pour in from foreign countries including Australia, underscoring global interest in the show. Hog cholera concerns are noted as regions with hog production face setbacks.
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Chicago
Australia
Mrs Muehlenthaler’s 21 bloom varieties fill October garden
On Monday October 26 Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler picked 21 flower varieties still in bloom. The list includes phlox, bridal wreath, moss rose, hollyhock, snapdragon, calendula, begonia, marigold and cornflower among others. The garden shows little frost damage beyond squash and tomatoes.
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R. W. Muehlenthaler
California
Fishing on the Turkey River Draws Crowds and Then Few
Sunday brought many fishermen to the Turkey River banks with several quitting at noon as bites fell late. Most anglers left empty handed while a few luckier ones returned with fish, including Ray, among the few who succeeded.
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Turkey
Elgin Man Heads County Bankers Association
B. J. Baumartner of Elgin State Bank was elected president of Fayette County Bankers Association at the annual meeting in Delwsin on Friday evening October 28. Other officers are Leo Coleman Westgate vice president Ray Jipson Oelwein secretary and A B Blunt Maynard treasurer. Forty bankers attended and a resolution supporting adoption of the National Credit Corporation was passed.
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B. J. Baumartner
Elgin State Bank
Faystte County Bankers’ Association
Delwsin
Leo Coleman
It Pays to Smile Says San Angelo Standard
The column urges kindness to service workers like waiters cops and telephone operators, noting they protect lives and face tough conditions. A calm smile costs little energy and yields better service, with even small delays or mistakes excused by busy, stressful roles.
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San Angelo
Gas tax receipts set records in Iowa amid poverty impact
September saw nearly two hundred thousand dollars more paid into the Iowa gasoline tax fund than the prior year, and August broke all previous gas tax records. The data suggest more travelers are buying gas, even as poverty stricken residents face hardship at home.
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Iowa
Towa
Hunsberger & Son Buy Former Crooks Farm
Lou Hunsberger and Son acquired the 77.5 acre Crooks farm for 2130 dollars, about 27.50 per acre, the lowest price paid for a local farm in memory. The loan company sold it at a loss, while the buyers now own 28.65 acres nearby.
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Lou
Crooks
Hunsberger Farm
L. Hunsberger & Son
Mail Order County: Hypothetical Impact on Local Life
A letter imagines a county settled entirely by mail order shoppers, outlining economic and social collapse: stores close, banks shutter, hotels fail, and schools decay as landlords and merchants leave. The piece asks who would buy rural land without nearby towns and urges readers to be wary of distant shopping.
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Great Southwest
Chicago
Fayette County Medical Society Heart and Lung Clinic
The Speaker's Bureau of the Iowa State Medical Society and the Iowa Tuberculosis Association sponsor a clinical conference in Oelwein as a Fayette County Medical Society meeting on Tuesday November 3. A heart and lung diseases clinic runs 1 p m to 6 p m with patient examinations by card signed by a County Medical Society member. An evening meeting and scientific program follow. The clinic is free to physicians and patients funded by local Christmas seal sales.
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Iowa’ State Medical Society
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Fayette County Medical Society
Oelwein
Iowa
County Medical Society
Eastern Stars Hold Public Card Party
The Mason ic hall hosted a public card party sponsored by the order of Eastern Stars last Friday. Attendance was below expectations due to a date misunderstanding, but attendees enjoyed the event with prizes awarded: ladies' high Mrs. O. P. Stoehr, gent's high Clif Mealey, ladies' low Mrs. R. A. Crider, gent's low Louis Klingman, plus special prizes to Leo Schori, Mrs. Ern Holzer, and A. J. Phillips. A lunch followed.
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Masonic Hall
Order of Eastern Stars
O. P. Stoehr
Clif Mealey
R.A. Crider
Louis Klingman
Leo Schori
Ern Holzer
A. J. Phillips
Bring in Your News Early Week Echo Request
The Echo urges readers to send news earlier each week to avoid omission. Staff note many items arrive at closing time and could have been sent Monday or Saturday. Tuesday and Wednesday are busiest. early news on Saturday or Monday is appreciated.
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Echo
Eurly
Bread Molder Grabs Boy's Hand Injures Paul Zurbriggen
Paul Zurbriggen suffered a badly injured hand in a bakery accident while clearing a clogged bread molder. He grabbed the drive wheel with his other hand and stopped the machine before severe damage could occur. He will miss football for the season. He was at home for breakfast when the incident happened, and his father stated the news made him sick.
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Paul
Zurbriggen
Byers Announces Candidacy for State Rep Nomination
Wm. F. Byers of West Union announces his Republican bid for state representative in the June 1932 primaries. He aims to win, advocates economy in public funds, and supports an equitable tax bill requiring every person to pay their just share. He plans to stress cautious fiscal handling in the campaign.
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Wm. F. Byers
West Union
Echo
Byers
Sheriff Announces Auto License Deputies in Three Towns
Fayette County Sheriff A. A. Robertson says a special deputy will visit Elgin Clermont and Wadena to accept auto driver license applications. Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fees 25 cents for a two year license. free with registration. In-person applications only. Schedule lists Elgin November 7 and 9, Clermont November 10 and 11, Wadena November 6.
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Sheriff's Office
Elgin Town Hall
Farmer's Savings. Bank
Clermont
Wadena
A. A. Robertson
Fayette County
Fellowship Meeting at Garnavillo Tonight
The October Masonic fellowship meeting will be held at Garnavillo tonight, with Garnavillo Lodger as host. Carl R. Frankhouser of Dubuque will be the special guest and speaker for his first appearance before the N. E. Iowa Association. Officers L. L. Selbrock and G. H. Falk lead the association. The Garnaville delegation praised Elgin’s Little German Band and invited them to perform at Garnaville, where they will fit right in.
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Garnavillo
Carl R. Frankhouser
Dubuque
N. E. Iowa Association
L. L. Selbrock
Elkader
G. H. Falk
Elgin
Garnaville
Diphtheria Cases Down in Fayette Clayton Counties
No new communicable disease cases reported in Fayette and Clayton counties last week. Diptheria cases from Fayette county appear checked after a prior surge. Blackhawk county records four new cases and 27 carriers, while farmers face higher taxes with lower prices, requiring about three times as much produce to pay.
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Fayette
Clayton County
Fayette County
Blackhawk County
C T A No 4 Shows Good Records At Hallowe'en Social
The Methodist Hallowe en social will be held Friday at the church with a 7 o'clock start. Invitations extend to all in Sunday school, with committees for games, stunts, and refreshments listed. Menu features chicken sandwiches, doughnuts, pie, cocoa, and coffee. Also included are farm dairy statistics for September and October, detailing cow counts, milk and butterfat production, high and thin cows, and farm names with milk yields.
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Max Thoma
Elmer Houg
Mel Kobler
Steele
R. P. Strauch
R. V. Brandt
L. B. Carter
Arvilla Shaffer
J. J. Snyder
Kathryn Strauch
Betty Kohler
Gertrude Miller
Margie Christ
I. ©. Jerdee
W. C. Falb
G. H. Falb
C. B. Schori
Capper
Serene Yack
Leo Schori
Gordon Mosby
Mra
N. M. Fritz
B. 5. Steele
Max Grafenberg
Clyde Blunt
Lucian Appelman
G. J
Karl Miller
G. Swiss
Victor Williams
Gr. H
Ed M. Gass
H. W. Gross & Sons
PBH
Tabitha Society Meeting Notes and Thanksgiving Plans
The Tabitha Society met at Esther Durscher’s home with hostesses Mrs. Earl Kiple and Metta Bauer. Edna Miller gave a life sketch of Tabitha. five new members joined, totaling thirty. Members planned a Thanksgiving dinner at the church to raise funds for charity work and Christmas boxes. The next meeting is November 18 at 8 p.m. at F. Muehlethaler’s home, assisted by Mrs. Tofield Heck and Mrs. Mary Kohls.
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Tabitha Society
Esther Durscher
Earl Kiple
Metta Bauer
Tabitha
Edna Miller
F. ©. Muehlethaler
Tofield Heck
Mary Kohls
Elgin Study Club Meets At A Home Gathering
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday evening October 20 at Mrs. C. B. Schori home as the Falb residence was unavailable due to illness. Program included Music Witches Dance Roll Call incident book review Black Soil Bernice Falk Ida Thomas pianologue and a piano solo by William Weibel plus current events. The planned dramatization by Myrtle Falk and Gladys Schori was replaced.
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Elgin
H. B. Greenley
William Weibel
Myrtle Falk
Gladys Schori
Conference Held at West Union
Ministers in the Dubuque district of the M. E. church met in conference at West Union on Tuesday October 27. The program ran from 9 a m to 4 p m with Rev. Gilbert J Chalkce of Manchester district superintendent presiding. The Dubuque district comprises 64 churches and 42 ministers.
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Dubuque
M. E
West Union
Gilbert J. Chalkce
Manchester
Elgin Ladies' Cemetery Association meeting notice
The Elgin Ladies' Cemetery Association will meet at the home of Mrs. Samuel Mosby on Wednesday evening, November 4. All members are urged to be present, Little Want. Ads do big joke at small-ceat. Give them a trial. Step in and tell us your news.
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Elgin Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Samuel Mosby
Guernsey Breeder Sale Shows Strong Averages at Fayette County
The third annual Fayette county Guernsey breeders sale sold 50 head for an average of 55.80 dollars. Grade cows three years and over averaged 67.00 with top at 84. Bulls, many under five, averaged 57.20 top 81. Open yearling heifers averaged 30.20. Purchaser H. H. Hockens of Little Cedar, Mitchell county, bought eight head including the high bull.
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Fayette County Guernsey
H. H. Hockens
Little Cedar
Mitchell County
Car Turns Over Injures Baumgartner near Elgin
Mrs. Ern Baumgartner sustained multiple broken bones in a hand and wrist when the car driven by Albert Friederich veered off after a window adjustment near the Cheery Valley Elgin road intersection Saturday evening. She has been cared for at her mother Mrs Eliza Friederich’s home.
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Ern Baumgartner
Elgin
Albert Friederich
Eliza Friederich
Township Meeting Schedule From Farm Bureau Exchange
The Farm Bureau Exchange lists local meetings with Pleasant Valley on October 24, Fairfield on November 2, board of directors on November 7, Illyria on November 12, and Clermont on November 16. This notice outlines the township gatherings and dates for community participation.
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Farm Bureau Exchange
Pleasant Valley
Fairfield
Board of Directors
Illyria
Clermont
Fayette County Sunday School Convention Planned At West Union
The annual Fayette County Sunday school convention will be held at West Union M E Church on Monday November 16 starting at 9 am. State association figures Hutton and Mr Herbrecht will attend.
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Zennual Fayette County
West Union
M. E
Ate
Hutton
Mr. Herbrecht
State Association
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L. Hunsbrerger & Son
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