Court Opens September Term With Record 143 New Cases
District court convened with Judge W Eichendorf presiding as 143 new cases start the September term, surpassing all prior term totals. Criminal work runs high with 25 grand jury cases plus 10 trials, and 85 new criminal cases under County Attorney information. Grand jurors named include Olaf Houg foreman and J H Henderson, Bert Gray, C L Pooler, E M Phillips, Louis Beanneke, Max Thoma. County schooling officials announce study centers replaces the annual inspirational institute. Saturday centers begin with Sept 24 at the high school under L G Meyer plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Eichendorf
Grand Jury
Olaf Houg
Union ‘Township
J. H. Henderson
Oelwein
Bert Gray
Smithfield
C. L. Pooler
Fayette
E. M. Phillips
West Union
Louis H. Beanneke
Harlan
Max Thoma
Elgin
Teachers County
L. G. Meyer
Meyer
Grand Jury on Liquor Charge and Related Court News
On primary 10 near Oran, L. Colby proprietor of a service station was arrested for maintaining liquor nuisance and bound over to the grand jury. J. Shad of Davenport, Iowa, starts a five year term for selling securities without registration. Ted Patterson faces larceny charges for a stolen motor vehicle and possible ties to Riceville and Wisconsin. a woman with him at arrest was married two weeks and released. C. B. Olson paid a $60 fine for displaying improper license plates, due Sept 19. Three liquor plea cases before Judge Eichendorf include Tom Romanger fined $300 and three months for maintaining liquor nuisance. other pleas follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Colby
Oran
Securities Galesman
J. Shad
Davenport
Iowa
Fort Madison
Ralph Robertson
H. G. Kappmeyer
Ted Patterson
Sumner
Westgate
Oelwein
Alec
Howard County
Riceville
Wisconsin
Patterson
B. Olson
W. L. Eichendorf
Tom Romanger
Fayette County
E. B. O’brien
Gel‘woin
William Sullivan
Clermont
Msin
John Anderson Returns to Elgin from Falkoping
A card received Friday says John Anderson of Falkoping Sweden plans to return to his old home in Elgin in October. He left Elgin three years ago hoping to settle in Sweden but now favors making Elgin his home again, noting the U.S. as a good place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Falkoping
Sweden
Elgin
Anderson
U.S. A
New Station Agent Langedale Arrives at Elgin Depot
Mr and Mrs Langedale from Bricelyn Minn moved to the Meyer residence near the depot. He becomes the new station agent succeeding Quernrod as auditor visited Tuesday to transfer duties. Langedale, raised at Center Point, has 15 years in Bricelyn and will bring local Elgin residents into the town’s new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langedale
Bricelyn
Minn
Tast
Meyer
Ae Ce Querrod
Quenrod
Center Point
Official Board to Sponsor Supper at M E Church
The official board of the M. E. Church will sponsor a supper at the church Friday evening, Sept. 16, at 6 90 o'clock. Menu includes meat balls mashed potatoes gravy escalloped macaroni and cheese sliced tomatoes cabbage slaw bread butter grape jam cake apple sauce coffee and cream. Waiters listed. Adults 85 cents school children 25 cents. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Sam
Tad
George
Jake
Max
Fred
Chas
Rudy
Ern
Charley
Walter
Mel
Lennox furnace features and local notices
Hardware ad touts Lennox all steel furnaces with pipeless or pipa models, claiming greater radiation space and lower fuel costs. Local items note Charles City visitors Lawrence Etter and J A Boleyn, grand jury service for Max Thoma, and liquor nuisance sentencing. Glen Garetsen pleads guilty to driving while intoxicated. a suspended sentence was partly lifted due to behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
Feller’ Hardware
Wass
Elgin
Lawrence Etter
J. A. Boleyn
Charles City
Max Thoma
West Union
Cae
PLAN SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE FOR ELGIN DISTRICT
The Elgin school board plans a free health service for all students at the start of the school year. It will offer a complete health exam including physical condition hearing sight and teeth with cooperation from local physicians and dentists. Participation is voluntary and no changes accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin School Board
Monet Ethaler Twins Home From West Union Hospital
Clarende Mughlethaler returned home Monday from West Union hospital and his brother Lorence was home yesterday. Both are recovering from injuries but confined to bed for several weeks. Clarence fractured knee cap and may be in bed until wounds heal, leg in a frame then cast with crutches. Lorence had stitches removed from face and head, wounds healing well. both boys glad to be home after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarende Mughlethaler
West Union
Lorence
Gatti Ie
Clarence
Larence
Fayet te Co No 4 Cow Test Report Summary
Monthly test shows 357 cows on test with 25 percent dry. average milk 390 pounds and butterfat 15.9 percent. High cow was a purebred Holstein with 1386 pounds milk and 69.6 pounds butterfat. second high, 1861 pounds milk and 49 pounds butterfat. Several breeders listed with individual herds and averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Gross & Sons
C. Matthews
Jerseys
Grant Lauer
Lucian Appelman
John Lueder
Guernseys
Clarence Hoag
Holsstein
Kenneth Kerr
Citizens Bank Seeks Charter Renewal in Elgin
At a Monday stockholders meeting held in the town hall, 335 shares were represented and the vote was unanimous to renew the Citizens State Bank charter for five years until business is completed. Officers named: Ern Schori as president, Max Thoma vice president, B J Baumgartner cashier, with directors K H Groth F Kohler J J Phillips Max Thoma B M Benson Ern Schori and J B Bilden. The renewal was needed as the bank’s old charter expires this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Elgin
Town Hall
Ern Schori
Max Thoma
B. J. Baumgartner
K. H. Groth
F. &. Kohler
J. J. Phillips
B. M. Benson
J. B. Bilden
Hatchery Closes 1932 Season After Strong Production
The Copper Hatchery ended its 1932 season on Thursday September 8 after operating since February. The last hatchery produced 4 000 chicks though orders remained. Total yearly output exceeded 580 000 chicks. Mr Capper promised to provide year end figures to the Echo but was unavailable this week. Meade at home among friends.
Wolves Struggle In Slugfest With Luana
The Kigin Wolves lost to Luana 13 to 10 at Luana grounds in a high scoring slugging match. Dick Boyer claimed two home runs, Nuttag and Gehring pitched for the Wolves. Sunday they host Wade Little League at Elgin for a tough test, with the old timers promising a familiar, fierce rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kigin “Wolves
Luana
Luana Grounds
Dick Boyer
Wolves
Nuttag
Gehring
Boming
Wade
Elgin
Iowa reports record corn crop for state in 19? season
Iowa's corn crop is estimated at about 498.61 million bushels based on an 80 percent September 1 condition. The 42.5 bushels per acre is the highest yield since 1926, with planted acreage matching 1981 and higher than any prior year. Timely August rains improved prospects after July drought in north central and northwestern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elgin Canning Factory Closes After Short Season
The Elgin Canning Factory ended operations Friday after a three week run this year. Despite reduced acreage the pack equals last year, with excellent corn quality. Warehouses hold a high grade of canned corn likely to sell to wholesalers if demand exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Shaffer Farm Sale Near El Kader
Lou and Elmer Lembke purchased the Shaffer farm of 80 acres northwest of the Ilyria church for 8000 dollars. The price is described as very reasonable, with potential value much higher in boom times. Local report notes the sale reflects a strong market for high class farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Elmer Lembke
Elkader
Shaffer
Ilyria
Elgin Couple Reaches Important Life Event
In a letter to the Echo Mrs. Effie Gayle described Alden’s health as improving and expected a full recovery. She notes the couple moved Mr. Pinney from St Elizabeth's hospital Hannibal Missouri to Barnes hospital St. Louis while she sustained minor injuries and continues toward Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
The
Echo
Effie Gayle
Alden
Mr. Pinney
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Hannibal
Missouri
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Elgin Community Club urged to widen cemetery road
A reader urged Elgin officials to fix the narrow, muddy road west of the cemetery used for funerals and parking. The Echo inspected the stretch and noted it needs widening, a culvert, and gravel. Donation of labor was suggested if funds are lacking, offering a chance for beautification by the Community Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Cemetery
Study Club Season Opens in Elgin With Dinner and Program
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club began its season Tuesday with a 6:30 dinner at Mrs. C. B. Schori's home, assisted by Georgia Strauch Ade Ha Torkelaon and Mildred Habeger. A program on Washington's Home followed featuring Adelia Torkelson and a playlet by Ida Thoma Myrtle Falk Auguste Schori and Gladys Schori. Officers are President Gladys Schori Vice president Verna Mosby Secretary Josephine Hoag Treasurer Lana Henderson. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Josephine Hoag's home on Sept 27 with the topic School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ladies‘ Study Club
C. B. Schori
Georgia Strauch
Ade- Ha Torkelaon
Mildred Habeger
Gladys Schori
Verna Mosby
Josephine Hoag
Lana Henderson
Food Sale in Town Hall by Ladies' Sewing Circle
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of East Clermont Lutheran church will hold a food sale at Elgin town hall on Saturday afternoon and evening September 17. It opens at 2 p.m. with baked goods and other items for sale. Visit us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont
Bids Opened Today for Elgin West Union Road Surfacing
According to the Argo Gazette bids will be opened today for surfacing with crushed rock on the newly graded Elgin West Union county trunk. The work is to start immediately and when finished will provide Elgin with a good road to the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo-Gazette
Elgin-West Union County
Elgin
Pie Alamode Social at Clermont District No. 2
A social at Clermont district No. 2 Friday night September 23 features a short program by pupils and entertainment by John Wold and his musicians. Program begins at 8 o'clock. Bede Haxel Mark, teacher. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Richard Miller welcomed a daughter born Wednesday September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont District No. 2
John Wold
Bede Haxel Mark
Richard Miller
Golden 50th wedding anniversary at the Bros. Howard farm
Mr and Mrs Bros Howard celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday at their farm home where they spent fifty years. Guests enjoyed a wedding dinner with three cakes and gold and white decorations. The program included songs and a sketch. Six children were born to the couple, three survive including Tommy, Reuben, and J M Shaffer’s family. Many relatives and friends attended from Forest City and nearby towns. A purse and two pieces of fancy work were given to the couple. Oak Grove Cor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bros. Howard
Rube
Howard
Forest Shaffer
Archie Howard
Mr. Howard
Mrs. Howard
Mra
Tommy Howard
Reuben Howard
J. M. Shaffer
Rick Conner
W. A. Fox
Forest City
Thea Howard
Jud Conner
Eddie Conner
Ed Boyle
John Nevens
J. C. Squire
Winstoon
Nebr
Frank Boyle
George Howard
John Howard
Albert
Hazel Patterson
Ward Brabham
Clara Baechler
Alice Hanson
Oak Grove Cor
Honor Local Couple Celebrates 35th Wedding Anniversary
A Cedar Rapids gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Seevell honored Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pritchard on their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Walter Pritchard, J. M. Yates, Don Yates, Lea Baldwin, A. B. Seevell, Robert Seevell, Rose Lea Jackson, Fred Jackson and children. absent were Mrs. Walter Pritchard and children, and Anna Baldwin Kurz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Baldwin
A. E. Seevell
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Pritchard
Walter Pritchard
Elgin
J. M
Farm Fire Association Members Notice
The board of directors levies a 1.00 per member assessment for the year ending December 31, 1931. Payment must be made at the secretary treasurer F. D. Welch in Elgin before October 1, 1982. Prompt payment avoids extra expenses and benefits members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Elgin
Board of Directors
Elgin Farm Fire Assn
Will Lamneck Dies Suddenly in Columbus
Will Lamneck of Columbus Ohio died suddenly Tuesday Sept 6 a message received by relatives last Thursday said He was a sheet metal fixtures manufacturer and had visited Elgin several times in recent years His widow is related to Mrs R W Muehlenthaler Mrs Chas Feller and Mrs Ray De Sart The Elgin band treated themselves to lunch after practice Monday evening with 19 at practice those who missed practice also missed the treat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi Lamneck
Columbus
Ohio
Elgin
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Chas. Feller
Ray de Sart
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Algin
Amannityue
Glen Garetson
Venterice
Plan School Health Service
Monet Ethaler Twins
West Union Hospital
Citizens Bank
Meade At Home
Worm
Elgin Ball Park
Shaffer Farm
Gwe
Acie
Pinney
PIE Alamode
Farm Fire Association
Will Lamneck
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