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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
5
The Elgin Canning Co. expects a busy 1936 week as the later corn crop arrives, showing better quality than early fruit but still below average. Many cars are discarded after husking due to sparse kernels. Rain may lift later fields, and factory work is likely for five weeks though hours could shrink later.
Mrs Pearl Hines Shine was sent to Rockwell City women’s reformatory to begin a life sentence for involvement in the Dan Shine murder case. Within days Maynard Lenox, her youthful lover, was sent to Fort Madison for a forty year sentence for his part. The case centered on the murder of Dan Shine with ongoing legal actions for months.
Primary 296 from the Rothlisberger corners on 50 to Wadena received a maintenance coat of crushed rock within the past two weeks and is in fine shape for travel in all weather. Done by the state highway commission with material secured along 56. When Elgin to 66 road is treated with a new coat of crushed rock, the area will have an all weather road to Wadena. Mr. Finch said last week this would be done as soon as a crushing crew could start.
Charles Owens aged 64 manager of the West Union liquor store died Friday after several months of failing health. He had been bedfast since Monday. Funeral services were held Monday morning. The death follows the earlier passing of John Crowe, former co manager of the same store, who died about a year ago.
The Benson cooperative creamery picnic drew 3000 people to Riverview Park on Labor Day Monday. Mrs. Alex Miller, secretary of state, spoke on highway safety. Floyd L. Sires, formerly of the Elgin creamery, is now chief at Benson creamery and helped arrange the annual affair.
The faculty of Elgin high and grade schools drove to Echo Valley Park Tuesday evening to enjoy a steak supper and a general good time. Guests included Mrs D R Roberts and Mrs J G Bauman. The West Union faculty also held their picnic there that same evening. Max Thoma reported for grand jury duty at West Union yesterday morning, uncertain about the workload.
The Postville Big-4 Fair starts tomorrow and officials promise the greatest fair in their history as crowds in the district grow each year. The announcement details are printed in another column of this paper.
Miss Elizabeth Jacob and John Schaer united in marriage Tuesday morning September 8 at 10 in the bride’s parents home. Rev Paul Zoschke officiated. The couple will reside west of Elgin after a two week honeymoon in the Black Hills and Dakotas. Mrs Schaer taught in rural schools near Elgin and Hawkeye.
Kenneth F. Neu of Mason City announced Wednesday the appointment of Ralph W. Mock of Oelwein as vice chairman of the Fourth District Young Republicans. Mock will work with Mr. Nel, handle the eastern part of the district, and plans to name a woman vice chairwoman soon to assist in organizing young women voters.
Tohn Neuenschwander of Fayette injured his leg at the Iowa Legion convention in Clinton and is now at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. He will remain at least four months, with his wife planning to spend the winter in Cedar Rapids. His address is U S Veterans Facility Hospital Ward 3A Des Moines.
Mrs Beryl Markham a 33 year old British mother carried out the first east to west solo Atlantic flight. Her fuel ran low near land and she crash landed into the water but managed to escape with only minor injuries due to expert handling of the aircraft.
The Fayette County Republican Women's Club convenes at 2 p.m. today in the Oelwein library building with H. O. Talle of Decorah as speaker. All county women are invited. Also noted is attendance by Mr. and Mrs. Ray DeSart, Sheldon Boyle, Carl Hackmann, and Mr. and Mrs. Hans Grether at the fourth district rural mail carriers convention in West Union on Labor Day.
The Elgin Community Club will hold its first fall meeting on Monday evening September 14. Chairman Schori invites all members to attend after a three month summer recess. The supper committee will announce the meeting place to members later.
Fayette County Young Republican Club hosts a political rally at Elgin opera house Friday September 11 with Henry O. Talle Decorah Republican candidate for Congress and C A Benson Elkader candidate for Secretary of Agriculture. All county young Republicans urged to attend for business session afterward. Other voters invited to hear the speakers.
Fred Gehring visited the Echo office with hybrid corn showing it can keep profits even if part of land lies fallow. He cited eight acres yielding about eighty bushels per acre with ears averaging near twelve inches. Gehring and Son planted about six bushels of hybrid seed and endorse the approach.
The Republican County Central Committee opened offices in West Union in the Bockenstecht block and in Oelwein at the H. O. Meyer building. Earl E. Brown will manage daily operations, with R. P. Strauch planning to spend Saturdays at the county seat and some Thursdays afternoons. John E. Sterer will supervise the Oelwein office and assist by committee members. All interested in the party are invited to visit.
The Luther College band returns to Decorah today after a tour of Europe and many U S cities. It arrived in New York on Sunday August 30 and continued performing in large cities en route. The group will give two concerts at the Big 4 fair in Postville on September 13, both afternoon and evening.
Headquarters for Henry C. Talle of Deecorgh Iowa Republican candidate for Congress Fourth District opened at 211 North Federal Avenue Mason City with H L Swenson of Elkader in charge. An organization is being rapidly set up in every town and township in the district. Want Ads are good salesmen.
Serene Yack, a teacher in district No 9 Illyria, ran a school booth at the Fayette county fair and earned third prize. Her small Kahnes neighborhood school with 9 pupils impressed against larger schools, and Miss Yack resumes teaching after starting four weeks ago Monday.
Receipts of the Fayette county fair stood near 14900 with expenses just under 14000 announced by Secretary Bauder. Premiums for the 1986 exhibition totaled 5533, up 832 from 2701 in 1935. Elmer Grover recovering from appendicitis at West Union hospital expected home today or tomorrow. Northeast Town Masonic Fellowship to meet at Elgin on September 25, date tentative.
Rev Paul F Zoschke J F Miller B J Baumgartner Mrs Louise Miller Louise Schori and Mrs Carl Hackmann and daughter Louise returned Monday from Muskehig Lake Minnesota after attending a Baptist conference of German Baptist churches in Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Baileyville Illinois An estimated two hundred attended The Reverend Zoschke preached the opening sermon and was elected moderator while Mr Baumgartner became treasurer to succeed Hans Keiser
The Town state fair grounds closed after ten days with only cleanup crews present. A. R. Corey secretary announced the all-Iowa show would probably yield a profit of 15000. Attendance peaked early but declined midweek, marking the highest crowd since 1930 except last year.
Mesdames Kohls Luch and Edwin Bauman entertained the Missionary Society at the Baptist church last Wednesday at 2 o clock. Mrs. Louis Schutte of Postville led devotionals. Missionary papers were read by Mia Rudy Yunker and Mrs. Edwin Buser. Katie Bauman delivered a declamation. The annual conference report was read and $20 was voted for the Denominational Missionary treasury. Refreshments followed.
The region reports a shift from drought to rainfall with heavy August and September soaking, lifting pasture prospects and easing feed shortages. Since August 13, rainfall totals reach about half the yearly average by early September, bringing renewed vegetation after two hot, dry months.
Fans will see a novelty benefit game at Elgin on Sunday the 13th as the has beens challenge today’s league team to a full nine innings. Proceeds will be shared between the baseball and kittenball clubs. Stars of yesterday include Lehman Berndt La Kiple Falk Boyer Welch Kohler Thoma and others with several substitutes listed.
Mr and Mrs Hans E Grether have contracted to buy the Mrs Service estate residence and expect possession in about two months after alterations. M V Kiple is drawing remodeling plans and the contract will be let soon. Plans include two rooms and bath on the second floor and a sun parlor on the first floor. The six room cottage will be completed after all changes.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Etter and daughter Colleen traveled back to Janesville Wisconsin on Tuesday after visiting his mother Mrs Frieda Etter and Dorothy for several days The item notes a family gathering and homeward return with named individuals and a local place.
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