Elgin Public Schools Weekly Report Highlights
The Elgin Public Schools notes first grade projects and arithmetic correct on weekly tests. Seventh and eighth graders show spelling excellence, while band practice draws 80 members with new beginners. Girl Scouts organize 82 participants with patrol leaders. Preservation unit completes work. Elgin football opens vs Postville at 3:30 Friday. continued on page.
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Gladys Yearous
Pearl Grimm
Rose Reitz
Geraldine Kohler
Cathryn Powell
Marié Schupbach Treasrer
Tax experts to talk on gross income tax
Hon. Clarence A. Knutson of Clear Lake and Hon. Paul H. Cunningham of Des Moines will be guest speakers for the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce tonight September 21. They will discuss the gross income tax and its potential role in replacing real estate taxes to boost Iowa's prosperity. The event is open to the public and of interest to all taxpayers as the topic looms in the upcoming special session.
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Clarence ‘A. Knutson
Clear Lake
Paul H. Cunningham
Des Moines
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Twelve top exhibits at Century of Progress fair
The writer lists twelve standout attractions at the Century of Progress including General Motors, Firestone, Chrysler, Hall of Science, Wings of a Century, Belgian Village, Transporta tion, Sky ride and tower, Hall of States, Ripley Odditorium and general exhibits. Most are free and the best part is free. educational displays may close after the fair.
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General Motors
Firestone
Chrysler
Hall of Science
Electrical Group
Transportation
Hall of States
Fowa
Ripley Odditorium
NOW COOK WITH STEAM AT OLSON FACTORY
Henry T. Olson runs a sorghum mill east of Elgin. He switched to steam cooking, producing a clearer heavier sorghum with fine flavor and longer shelf life. The Olson mill has operated for years and its market is expanding as production grows. Visitors are welcome to watch the process.
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Henry T. Olson
Elgin
Mr. Olson
Olson
Mrs Kniel in Hospital at University Hospital Iowa City
Mrs C. Kniel was taken to the University Hospital in Iowa City a week ago Tuesday and underwent an operation Monday at about 10 am. After emerging from anesthesia she appeared fairly well, her daughter Verle and Elsie Smith returned home that day, and by Wednesday noon no word yet had arrived, suggesting continued improvement.
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C. 8. Kniel
University Hospital
Iowa City
Verle
Elsie Smith
Forget-Me-Not Day Drive Proclaimed by Iowa Governor
Governor Clyde L. Hering proclaims Forget-Me-Not Day on Argonne Day Saturday September 28 urging Iowa residents to support the Disabled American Veterans. He notes the blue remembrance flower will be sold to aid veterans including those disabled and calls for public generosity. Mayor A M Weibel says plans are complete with girls chosen to canvass town and urges contributions.
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Clyde L. Hering
Iowa
A. M. Weibel
The
Echo
Iowa State Fair Attendance Climbs in 1952 Report
The Iowa State Fair drew 276,242 attendees, up 20 percent from 1952, with under-12 admissions estimated to lift totals to 292,876. Expenditures were covered without state funds, receipts totaling 166,457.72 against last year’s just over 10,000. final 1952 and 1953 figures show strong gains. Secretary A R Corey praised the fair as a barometer of Iowa’s conditions and thanked publishers for advertising support aiding the success.
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Iowa
Corey
Tramp Problem Bothering Elgin and Nearby Towns
Residents in Elgin and neighboring towns report daily begging by tramps as a growing issue. Several beggars visit multiple shops each day, with doubts about how many truly deserve aid, prompting regional discussions on relief measures.
Fay County Sunday School Convention in Elgin
The Fay County Sunday Schools hold their annual convention today at St. Paul s M E Church in Elgin starting at 9 a m. Adjournment is planned for 4 p m with six study groups two addresses a basket dinner at noon and election of officers.
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Fay[ette County Sunday Schools
Elgin
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Open Season On Ducks Named For Two Months
The 1938 open season for ducks is limited to October 1 through November 30 in Iowa. The bag limit drops to 12 with no more than eight canvasbacks, redheads, scaups, pears, shovelers, or gadwalls. Possession limit falls from 30 to 24 and the exception species drop from 20 to 16.
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Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Knudtsons Head to Chicago for Century Emmy Viewing
Lawrence and Floyd Knudtson depart today for Chicago to attend the Century Emmy ceremony, planning to spend time at the event and related viewing. The brothers look forward to the entertainment showcase and associated celebrations.
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Lawrence
Floyd Knudtson
Chicago
Little German Band Plays Jiggs Day in La Porte City
Elgin's Little German Band travels to La Porte City for the big annual celebration Jiggs Day featuring corned beef and cabbage with free trimmings on the bill. The local lads wonder what the offer means and will learn tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Lou Liddle of Alpha spent Sunday with Dr and Mrs B A Orider.
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Elgin
la Porte City
John
Fred Lehman
Ang
Lou Liddle
Alpha
B. A. Orider
Eggs Up Another Cent and Poultry Prices Rise
An advance of a cent a dozen lifted eggs to 16 cents on the Elgin market Saturday. Poultry prices strengthened over the past week with heavy springs at 10 cents a pound, light springs 7 cents, and heavy hens 8 cents. Prices remain below pre war averages. George Snyder and Thomas Shaffer left for Mt. Vernon to begin second year at Cornell College. Rev and Mrs Snyder accompanied them to Mt. Vernon. C B Whitney and Harold Joe visited Mr Whitney's Britt home over the weekend.
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Elgin
George Snyder
Thomas Shaffer
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Mrs. Snyder
Whitney
Harold Joe
Mr. Whitney
Britt
Auto Explodes Burning Chevrolet Near Stock Yards
Ernest Larson and his son with Otto Daniels were in a Chevrolet coach when a match triggered an explosion and fire. The trio received slight burns as flames consumed the car before firefighters arrived. Larson kept chemical for weed control in the vehicle, fumes from which are believed to have caused the blast.
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Ernest Larson
Schori
Otto Daniels
Larson
Fourth District NRA Meeting Set for West Union High School
The Fourth district NRA holds a 8 p m meeting at West Union high school auditorium on Thursday Sept 21 with Rep Fred Biermann of Decorah as speaker. District administrator R Leytze urges county chairmen across twelve counties to attend to boost the recovery program and public interest.
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West Union
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Congress
Fayette County
R Leytze
Independence
NRA
Leytze
Elgin farmer urges change in hog slaughter policy
An Elgin area farmer criticizes the government hog slaughter plan. He argues a premium on pigs weighing 100 to 150 pounds would yield meat value, absorb pigs flooding October and November markets, and could have lifted production by reducing excess slaughter. He urges $6 per hundredweight to spur quick marketing.
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Elgin
Echo
Ign
Free Library Books Plan At Elgin Library
The Study Club votes to convert the Elgin Library to a free library. New books will cost five cents until their original price is paid, then become free for all. A fund-raising drive with three benefit card parties and other events will support new books, with members using library cards to borrow free until expiry. The policy starts next Saturday, library hours 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
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Study Club
Elgin Library
Coopers
Williams Family Visit and Ohio Trip Plans
Mr and Mrs J H Williams and family of Fairbank spent Sunday with Celia and Ella Lehman. Celia Lehman joined the Williams family for a two week stay. Mrs Norris Capper and her two year plan to leave Friday for Ohio to visit relatives for several weeks.
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J. H. Williams
Fairbank
Celia
Ella Lehman
Celia Lehman
Williams
Norris Capper
Ohio
Jury system crippled by exhausted fund in County Seat
Special News Letter reports the September petit jury was excused indefinitely due to near exhaustion of the court fund and no money to pay jurors. The grand jury was empaneled then discharged until called, also due to lack of funds. Court cases will be tried directly to the court this term.
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Petit Jury
Fayette County Quota in State Hospital Set for Year
The Clerk of the District Court reports Fayette County may send 100 indigent patients to the State University Hospital at Iowa City for state funded treatment this year. Since July 1 1983 about 70 patients have been committed, risking early quota exhaustion. A countywide move seeks physician review to select only the most worthy cases for admission.
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State University Hospital
Iowa City
Fayette County
Two Divorces Granted In Separate Iowa Hearings
A decree of divorce was granted last Wednesday to Latha McKiny aged 30 divorcing Harold McKiny aged 20. They married June 28 1931 and had no children. Grounds were cruel and inhuman treatment. Judge W L Hichendorf presided. No alimony. W H Scott of Nashua acted for McKiny. The defendant did not appear. Judge Eichendorf also granted a divorce to Mabel Burkdoll from George Burkdoll. They were married Sept 24 1927. She was awarded custody of their one child. Desertion was the grounds. No alimony. Leon R B Layton represented Burkdoll. the defendant did not appear.
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Latha McKiny
Harold McKiny
W. L. Hichendorf
W. H. Scott
Nashua
Marriage Licenses Issued Recently
The Clerk of the District Court issued marriage licenses listing Rupert F. Meisgeier of Arlington to Henrietta E. Norton of Arlington. Frank A. Brown of West Union to Mrs. Alicea Zimmerman of West Union. Elmer Brown of Fayette to Eula Pierce of Randalia. George Asa Llewellyn of Alpha to Alda Trewin of Alpha. Wesley Wochell of Gelwein to Ione M. Wilson of Gelwein.
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District Court
Rupert F. Meisgeier
Arlington
Henrietta E. Norton
Frank A. Brown
West Union
Alicea Zimmerman
Elmer Brown
Fayette
Eula Pierce
Randalia
George Asa Llewellyn
Alpha
Alda Trewin
Wesley Wochell
Gelwein
Ione M. Wilson
Postville Big-4 fair set for next week
Postville gears up for the Big-4 fair from the 26th to the 29th featuring seven musical groups a horse pulling contest 38 ball games a football game a comedy act a clean midway and 10000 square feet of exhibits advertised as a dirt farmers fair by local organizers residents expect it to become northeastern Iowa’s premier event.
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Postville
N. E. Lowa
Wedding Invitations Issued for Kathryn Krueger and Haryl Johnson
Invitations issued for a church wedding at the Baptist church today at high noon. The couple Kathryn Krueger and Haryl Johnson are the intended participants with plans to publish further details next week.
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Kathryn Krueger
Haryl Johnson
Baptist Church
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