Outlook for 811 projects approval lags in Iowa
Iowa State News and Views reports only 26 of 311 projects submitted to Washington for PWA approval by the weekend, with 102 rejected. Protests from Iowa contractors may lead to appeals to President Roosevelt as officials note 4.1 million in costs and 2,055 jobs for approved projects. The piece also notes Grand Army honor for Oleg Nelson of Slater and possible Iowa legislature special session over employment security acts. A gold-bearing rock found near Irwin sparks assayer analysis, with earlier Hardin county discoveries mentioned.
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Public Works Administration
Washington
P. F. Hopkins
PWA
Towa
Roosevelt
Grand Army of the Republic
Oleg Nelson
Slater
Iowa House of Representatives
Grand Rapids
Mich
Iowa
Herring
Wold
Legislative Committee
D. W. Kimberly
Scott County
Kimberly
Hodges Buys New buggy for Farm Travel From Ohio Factory
W. C. Hodges of Fontanelle buys a brand new buggy from a Columbus Ohio factory and will ride daily to his farm northwest of town. He notes that a road horse suffices as his means of locomotion, and the purchase marks his preference. Continued to Page Four.
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W. C. Hodges
Fontanelle
Columbus
Ohio
Page
Warmer Weather Boosts Local Corn Crop
The warm weather last week aided corn maturation after a cold spell earlier in the month that threatened fields in a critical stage. Some patches could survive a light frost, but most areas will need about two weeks of mild weather to mature, similar to conditions in late August 1935.
Republican Editors Plan Big Rally in Des Moines
The Iowa Republican Editorial Association plans a large rally on September 27 at the state fair grounds Des Moines with Theodore Christianson from Minnesota expected to speak at 2:00 pm In case of bad weather the event moves to the stock pavilion The speaker is a former farmer editor and lawyer with a strongMinnesota political record and a 1932 Roosevelt Hoover margin of 236347 Christianson led his district by about 2000 in that year Local editors describe him as a steadfast constitutionalist and a steadfast Republican bloc attendee expectations include delegations from every county with open attendance
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Iowa Republican Editorial Association
State Fair Grounds
Des Moines
Theodore Christianson
Minnesota
Fair Grounds
Christianson
Genernor
Roosevelt
Hoover
Boston
Mass
Dawson
Oud
Lac Qui Pere
Daw
Priot
Bill Bryan
Wood-chuck killed when can mouth seals its fate
Clarence Schneider found a wood chucked with its head wedged in a flange top pint tin can in the road near Jacob Gehring farm Monday morning. He killed the animal after unable to free it, noting the can's tight fit likely caused death by starvation.
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Clarence Schneider
Jacob Gehring
Clarence
Many Visit State Park
The state park area east of West Union has drawn visitors since the lake was filled. Work remains at the shelter house and on the surrounding grounds, using OCC labor. The eight acre lake will become a popular spot for boaters and bathers once weeds and undergrowth are cleared.
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West Union
OCC
Elgin Couple Naomi Schupbach and Louis Lehman Wed
Naomi Schupbach and Louis L Lehman of Elgin were married September 12 at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Paul F Zoschke officiating. The couple planned a four week wedding trip to Rock Valley the Black Hills and California before settling in Elgin.
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Naomi Schupbach
Louis L. Lehman
Elgin
Baptist Parsonage
Paul F. Zoschke
Ruth Schupbach
Lorence Muehlethaler
Louisa Lehman
Rock Valley
Black Hills
California
Mya
Lehman
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Sires
Part of Elgin-Gunder road to be improved
The Clayton County Register reports that the Gunder Elgin road will be graded under the new secondary road improvement program. Grading starts at Gunder and runs three miles toward Elgin, reaching near the Center school house. The project aids travel in rainy weather and aims to later extend grading and gravel.
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Echo
Clayton County Register
Gunder-Elgin
Gunder
Elgin
Nelson Farm
Marion Township
Republican Rally Caravan Plans From Elgin and Clermont
Residents in Elgin and Clermont are invited to join a Republican rally in Des Moines on September 27. R. P. Strauch will coordinate transport and caravan logistics if enough interest is shown, with several auto loads expected from various towns statewide.
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Des Moines
Itouch
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
Clermont
Rural Electrification Questionnaire Shows Farm Support
Farm owners and tenants favor a rural electrification plan according to 137 question responses returned to the County Agent. The survey indicates subscribers would use equipment including iron, water system, radio, toasters, sweeper, cream separator, and water heater.
Canning Factory May Finish Pack This Week
The Elgin Canning Company may close the season's pack at the end of the fourth week this year. Corn has been arriving rapidly and only two growers may fail to get all their corn in by week’s end. The year has been good, with steady runs and little downtime due to breakdowns. Most warehouse space is filled with canned corn, and substantial new corn has already been shipped out. Colleges will be crowded this fall.
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Elgin Canning Company
Wea
Whitney
Postville
Elgin
Robbins
Jr. Schuppach
Wenger
Schneider
Powell
Roberts
Matthys
Patterson
Krueger
Schupbach
Pig with Three Eyes Terrains Farmer’s Concern
A pig with three eyes and two snouts shown to eat two times more than ordinary hogs. It can feed using either mouth or both, creating trouble for farmer C. A. Cummings near Oelwein as reported in local agriculture notes.
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C. A. Cummings
Oelwein
Senator Gibbs McAdoo Weds Doris Cross in Maryland Home
Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, 71, of California, married Doris Cross, 26, of San Diego, at the home of his son-in-law near Landover Maryland. It is McAdoo’s third marriage. The nurse bride formerly lived in Iowa. They plan to visit Iowa before settling at McAdoo’s Los Angeles home.
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Wm. Gibbs McAdoo
California
Doris Cross
San Diego
Calif
Landover
Maryland
Iowa
Los Angeles
Farmers Urge Continued Fire Protection and Dues
Farmers respond to a Fire truck article by Echo calling for continued protection with all members paying dues. They propose a Saturday meeting at the Elgin town hall to review accounts and plan the future, with F D Welch and volunteers preparing a complete report for the board.
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Echo
Elgin
J. E. Bilden
W. G C. Follett
Albert Schupbach
B. H. Brackin
Geo. H. Farb
F. D. Welch
B. Schori
Forget-Me-Not Day Sets Sept 21 National Observance
Saturday September 21 marks Argonne Day and National Forget-Me-Not Day across the United States. The little blue flower will be sold under the auspices of the state department of Disabled American Veterans of the World War.
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United States
State Department of
Christmas Seal Committee Meeting in Oelwein
About 35 volunteer Christmas Seal workers from 11 northeastern Iowa counties plan a September 24 meeting in the Mealy Hotel Oelwein at 10 a.m. to map plans for the 29th annual tuberculosiss seals sale amid a 14 percent sales rise in 1934 and ongoing county tuberculosis concerns. Counties attending include Howard Chickasaw Bremer Black Hawk Winneshiek Buchanan Allamakee Clayton Delaware Dubuque and Fayette.
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Iowa
Oelewin
Mealy Hotel
Howard
Chickasaw
Bremer
Black Hawk
Winneshiek
Buchanan
Allamakee
Clayton
Delaware
Dubuque and
Fayette
Freshman Initiation News at Elgin High School
Freshmen staged initiation day on Friday September 18 at Elgin High School with quirky dress and nursery rhyme songs. A gym party followed, then games and a pep meeting led by Mr. Roberts. Officers were elected for the year and a new E Club planned for athletic events. Football opens vs Postville on September 19 with a long-standing Elgin-Postville series and a tentative lineup announced. Next up Calmar and Arlington High at Schori Field on October 4.
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Elgin High School
Roberts
Miss Olson
Ethel Mac Thonan
Robert Howard
Margaret Cavider
Miss Wegner
Harold Weibel
Margaret Grimm
Earl Meyer
Helen Muehlethaler
Lillian Krueger
Marie Grimm
Donna Werger
Gruver
Brabham
Jr. Schupbach
Jr. McMillan
Shaffer
Barker
Weibel
Thoma
Doty
Robbins
Calmar
Arlington High
Schori
Legion Notice Stag Meeting at Wadena Next Monday
Fayette county Legion men will hold a stag meeting at Wadena next Monday evening September 2. All Legion men are invited. Come and join.
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Legion
Fayette County
Wadena
Merchants Plan to Issue Community Calendar for Elgin
Merchants announce plans to publish a monthly Elgin Community Calendar as a daily reminder. It will list public meetings, include space for appointments and merchant advertising, and offer low 50 cent pricing. Professionals are urged to stop at the Echo office for a specimen copy.
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Elgin
Echo
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