Court News From The County Seat
Corwin Abel and Sigfried Ney of Eldorado were arrested by Sheriff A A Robertson Saturday in Eldorado. County attorney M A Cooney is out of the city. liquor charges likely. Abel has served time in the county jail before, this is his second offense. 41 New Cars Registered in August. County Treasurer F G Lees automobile records show 41 new cars purchased in Fayette county in August. Makes and numbers: Chevrolet 19, Ford 5, Durant 1, Pontiac 8, Plymouth 4, Buick 2, Willys 4, Nash, Chrysler, Oakland. Total 56 cars registered that month. 7,770 for 1931 to date. Arrested on Bootlegging Charge. Harold Dilley of Oelwein arrested Thursday on bootlegging charge by city constable at Oelwein. In county jail to answer to grand jury. Marriage Licenses. Licenses issued in past week by Clerk of the District Court: Perry Olds of Waterloo to Hortense Milliman of Monona. George Shadle of Oelwein to l O'Dell of Maynard. others noted.
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Corwin Abel
Sigfried Ney
Eldorado
A. A. Robertson
M. A Cooney
Abel
F. G. Lee
Fayette County
Chevrolet
Ford
Durant
Pontiac
Plymouth
Buick
Willys
Nash
Chrysler
Oakland
Harold Dilley
Oelwein
Qelwein
Perry Olds
Waterloo
Hortense Milliman
Monona
George Shadle
Oeiwein
Th O'Dell
Maynard
Heense
Duff-Dempster Reunion Held In Volga City Park
The Duff and Dempster families held their second annual reunion in Volga City, August 29, with 127 relatives and 8 visitors from multiple towns and states. Oldest attendees included Mrs. Dave Lowe, Mrs. Jane Bissell, Mrs. Frederick Smith, and William Duff. youngest included William Leroy Cline, Klyde Smith, Mary Alice Parker, and James Ronald Prescott. A penny per car helped cover expenses, followed by a large picnic and program. 14 births, 1 marriage, and 1 death were reported since last year. Officers reelected: President Mrs. R. R. Duff and Vice President Will Dempster.
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Duff
Dempster
Volga City
Fayette
Strawberry Point
Oelwein
Arlington
Wadena
Edgewood
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Fort Dodge
New York City
Lucas
Kansas
Lanark
Dempater
Dave Lowe
Jane Bissell
Frederick Smith
William Duff
Highland
William Leroy Cline
Klyde Smith
Mary Alice Parker
James Ronald Prescott
Volga
Mra
R. R. Duff
Will Dempster
Leaving Well Alone in Town Bakery Battle
A small town once supported a first class bakery until a city bakery entered with cut price tactics. The local baker could not compete and quit, bread prices rose again, and now the town lacks a baker. The piece argues for fair profit, quality competition, and united local support to back home businesses.
Babson predicts better days ahead for American business
Roger W. Babson, famed forecaster, told an Advertising Federation of America meeting in New York City that statistics signal another prosperity period despite stock market fluctuations. He urged newspapers to spread the upbeat message and advised local merchants to advertise, noting low prices will please customers and boost sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Advertising Federation of America
New York City
Mr. Babson
Temperature record from June through August shows extreme heat
Elias Benson filed daily readings at the Echo office noting June 29 at 106 degrees the hottest day in June. Seven straight days above 100 followed, July saw four 100s with a low of 78 on the 9th and thirteen 100-degree days in July. August highs reached 96 with a low of 10 and an 88 degree average for much of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Benson
Echo Office
Elgin Drive to Gather Surplus Clothes for Needy
The Echo partners with local volunteers to collect wearable outgrown clothing for redistribution to needy residents. If demand is low, excess items may go to a Salvation Army post. volunteers are sought to supervise storage and distribution at Welch Produce station and Mr. Welch’s place.
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The
Echo
Elgin
Salvation Army
Welch
Dora
Mr. Welch
Paroled Ex-Convict D J Murphy a Milwaukee Home
D J Murphy, once a well known Waukon resident, released on parole after a 30 year Fort Madison term for forged financial transactions. He is now with his wife and daughter in Milwaukee, his mind failing, described as a mental wreck after years in prison hospital. Community harshness subsided but the stigma lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Murphy
Waukan
Fort Madison
Milwaukee
Waukon Democrat
Iowa Still Most Literate State in Nation
A U S Bureau report shows 4.2 percent of Americans over 10 cannot read or write, totaling 4,283,753. Iowa remains the most literate state with only 0.8 percent illiterate, while Washington and Oregon tie at 1.0 percent, marking a drop from 6 percent in 1920.
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United States
U.S
Towa
Washington
Oregon
Two Women Jurors Fined for Contempt in Rockford
In Rockford Illinois two women jurors were fined 25 dollars and costs for a contempt finding after a damage case verdict allegedly based on jealousy and outside-the-evidence insinuations. Judge Shurtleff condemned the restroom verdict and urged adherence to admitted facts. The jurors plan to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ill
Shurtleff
Waukon Newspaper Plant Changes Hands
Albert S. Tousley of St Paul purchased the Waukon Republican and Standard newspaper plant from S. Bailey who has edited there for years. The deal was completed last Tuesday and Tousley took possession immediately. He has lived in Lansing recently, working on the Blackhawk bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Tousley
St. Paul
Republican and Standard
Bailey
Waukon
Lansing
Blackhawk
Elgin Hotel Rebuild Creates Two New Apartments
John Falk owner of the Elgin hotel plans to rebuild the east portion into two identical three room apartments. Dr Schriber family will occupy the first floor and C O Christ family the second, with entrances on the north side. Work has been underway for a week to rearrange rooms. The main hotel remains large enough for current needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falk
Elgin Hotel
Dr. Schriber
C. O. Christ
Nouth
Elgin
Elyria Township Farm Bureau to Meet at Wadena Church
The regular monthly Elyria Township Farm Bureau meeting takes place at the Presbyterian church in Wadena on Thursday evening September 10. A program will be presented and a lunch served after the meeting. Members are asked to bring sandwiches or cake. a small lunch charge applies to nonmembers.
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Elyria Township
Farm Bureau
Presbyterian Church
Wadena
First Fellowship Meeting Planned in Elgin This September
G H Falk secretary of the N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship Alan announced a first meeting to follow the recess would be held in Elgin between September 20 and 26. Several further meetings are planned through the year. Also noted were brief items about visitors from Flower of Wadena and other local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Falk
N. E. Iowa
Masonic Fellowship
Alan
Elgin
John Falk Ordered To Bed For Infected Foot Wound
John Falk was ordered to bed by the family physician after an infected foot wound worsened yesterday. He had dropped something on his foot several days ago and paid little attention until it became extremely painful.
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John Falk
Remarkable World War II Runner Story Prize Capture
In The American Legion Monthly June 1930 Big Moments section Lieut Ulmer of Jacksonville Florida submitted a short narrative about Dawson C Clark of Wadena. A young Iowa battalion runner dies momentarily after being hit but survives and asks for the message. The author won $10 and donated the prize to Clark who photographed the piece for preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Monthly
Iowa
America
Volga City
Wadena
Clark
Baptist Ladies Organize Society Meeting
Mrs Carl Hackman and Mrs Otto Kruger hosted a gathering at Mrs Kruger s home last Wednesday to form a new Baptist Ladies Society Twenty eight women attended Mrs Fred Muehlethaler was named chairman Officers elected were president Mrs Karl Miller vice president Mrs Carl Hackman and secretary treasurer Mrs Earl Kiple A five member committee was chosen to draft the constitution and by laws set to meet again September 30 at the home of Mrs Edwin Kroger assisted Unger Alfred Wenger tee
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Carl Hackman
Otto Kruger
New Baptist Ladies’ Society
Fred Muehlethaler
Karl Miller
Earl Kiple
Mra
Edwin Kroger
Unger
Alfred
Wenger
Tee
Booze Runner Pleads Guilty In Postville Case
John W. Pope Ruchdaschel of Postville pled guilty before Judge W. L. Eichendorf in McGregor to illegal transportation of liquor. A $500 fine and costs were imposed, paid, and he was released. He was captured July 31 driving an Oldsmobile coupe with 92 gallons of alcohol on No. 51 highway north of Postville Waukon R. & 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. (Pope) Ruchdaschel
Postville
W. L.eichendorf
McGregor
Eichendorf
Ruchdaschel
Waukon R. & 8
Twins and Triplet of News: Three Newborn Boys
Born to Elmer Penney Jr and wife on Thursday Sept 8 a son named Duane weighing eight pounds joining a daughter at home. Frank Howard and wife of West Elgin welcomed a nine pound son on Thursday Sept 3. O Torkelson parents report a boy born Saturday night Sept 5 making three boys in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Duane
Frank Howard
West Elgin
Torkelson
J F Riche to Lecture on Genealogy of Jesus Christ
J F Riche, professor of Pantheology Metaphysical Theology and world debating champion, will lecture on the Genealogy of Jesus Christ at Elgin Park Sunday Sept 13 at 3 PM. A free will offering will be taken.
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Jesus Christ
Elgin Park
J. F. Riche
Schatz Wins Local Golf Championship at West Union Club
Lorenz Schatz defeated H. S. Wright to win the West Union Country Club local championship after the 32nd of 36 holes. King Palmer claimed the second Flight tournament title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Schatz
West Union Country Club
H. S. Wright
Schatz
King Palmer
Auxiliary Meeting Set for September 16 Hosts Named
Mrs. H. W. Falk and Mrs. Bert Thoman will host the local Auxiliary at Mrs. Falks home on Wednesday evening September 16. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Winkler, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wanger and the Lawrence family spent Sunday at Lansing.
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H. W. Falk
Bert Thoman
Hans Winkler
Harry Wanger
Lawrence A
Lansing
Elgin Ladies Study Club Opens Season At Baumgartner Home
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club held its first meeting of the season at Mrs. B. J. Baumgartner's home with a 6:30 dinner and a published program. Guests included Mrs. William Larrabee Jr of Clermont, president of the Women's Federated Clubs, and Mrs. Hoyt Young of Arlington, county chairman, along with several Misses. The talks followed last week's Echo plan with two exceptions by Larrabee and Young. The next gathering is set for September 22 at Mrs. Arvilla Shaffer's residence.
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Elgin
Elgin Factory Corn Pack Nears Season End
The Elgin corn pack will close this week as a three week season ends with figures expected to compare to past years. Elgin’s baseball team traveled to Waukon to face New Albin at All-Slope County Fair, losing 18 to 6. Mr and Mrs Ziba Tripp of Janesville Wis visited Elgin relatives. Martha Roy of Manchester spent the first Friday with Mrs Ethel Kohler.
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Elgin
Waukon
New Albin
Ziba Tripp
Janesville, Wis
Martha Roy
Manchester
Mro
Ethel Kohler
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District Court
W. L. Hichendorf
District’ Court
Gust Johnson
Emma Anderson
Antes
Northwest Ready Roofing Co
John Heinlein
Backus
Aetna Company
Charles McKusker
Cecil McQuire
Shaw
Aetna State Bank
Emma E. Wood
Wardell Chevrolet Sales Co. Inc
H. H. Folsom
O’brien
W. H. Stone
Wilbert Starry
Pioneer National Bank
Harry 8. Anderson
Union Township
Edward Belknap
W. D. Garrison
Estey
Oscar Lau
John W. Murray
Cooney
Leaman W. Sampson
Edward G. Platt
W. E. Yates
Marie Yates
Lottie Graethe
John Ehler
Will Timmerman
Ruth Timn
Sandford
Blong
Brad Kuennen
Edward Kuennen
Auburn
Helen
Rosé Reitz
John Falk & Sons
Johnnie Eberhart
Layton
F. F. Davis
Merton R. Palmer
Drew
D. E. Learn
Adolph Otto
Peterson
F. J. Bries
Harold Weber
Murphy
F. Ray Robinson
John Manweiller
McClure
H.C. Bock
Geo
Leah Udson
Henry Udson
Lillian Burnside
Irving Burnside
Geraldine Valeria
Nellie Pearce
LeRoy A. Pearce
Plaintife
Merle Ray Pagpog
Roger Babson
Waukon Newspaper
Illyria Farm Bureau
Ms. Glande
Flower of
Baptist Ladies
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