Court News From The County In Fayette County Court Notes
Pal Fink of Oelwein was jailed for twenty days after a drunkenness conviction. A September district court term heard a case over a $2000 note between Marron as administrator and Tommie Lynch. A divorce granted to Emma Bridge from Christopher Bridge, ages 89. The court modified a divorce decree allowing remarriage before year end. A large panel of indictments and no bills followed by a September term grand jury selection. The Elgin band wrapped a season with a favorable note on local support and volunteer efforts.
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Pal Fink
Oelwein
Fayette County
Jay ‘Cook
Superior Court
Petit Jury
District Court
H. ‘Marron
Thomas Lynch
Tommie Lynch
Laintiff
George Fleming
Jefferson Township
Cheries Salisberg
Scott Township
Glenn Johnson
Dora Kunkle
Reynold Strong
Ilyria
Jennie Boylan
Gladys Stohr
Elgin
Ervin Nolte
Sumner
Fred Guenther
West Union
D. E. Learn
Fayette
L. BE
Amundson
Clermont
A. J. Davis
W. H. Antes
M. E. Geiser
Christopher N. Bridge
Emma Bridge
W. E. Hendorf
Minnesota
Mr. Bridge
Itte
Malecek Ve
Malecek
W. L. Eichendorf
M. M. Cooney
Taylor
State of Iowa
John O'Leary
Howard Boise
H.C. Hemenway
Glen Thomas
Leo Money
James Maser
W. D. Greathead
LaNett Cook
William Fink
William Maxt
Laurel Mark
W. A. Luge
Oran Masters
Harry Dilley
Orville Menney
State
Iowa
Wm. Klug
J. P. Hastings
Foreman
J. H. Federer
J. M. Chapman
Arlington
Frank Gehring
J. B. Palmer
C. Quass
Weat Union
W. J Watcoma
Eichendort
NEW AUXILIARY OFFICERS ELECTED BY ELGIN LEGION
Elgin Auxiliary members met at H. W. Falk residence on Wednesday September 16 for a regular business meeting. Officers were elected, and after the session members enjoyed a lunch. The group plans a new year of service including supplying milk to undernourished children and clothing to those in need.
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Elgin
the American Legion
H. W. Falk
New Hotel People Here Latta Couple Take Over Elgin Hotel
Mr and Mrs A W Latta of Turkey River Junction arrived midweek and assumed control of the Elgin hotel promptly. They bring 15 years of hotel experience and say they will open the dining room soon after focusing on the rooming trade for now.
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A. W. Latta
Turkey River Junction
Elgin Hotel
Rose Bush Blooms Second Time This Summer
Alf Holzer said Monday that a rose bush planted this spring at their home is budding for the second time this summer, after an early bloom and a dry spell, now revived by late summer rains.
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Alf Holzer
Dogs Raid Lind Farm For Second Time Killing Sheep
Dogs again raided Marian Lind’s farm near Gunder last week, killing several sheep. It’s the second loss within a month and warned that any stray dogs on the property will be treated as dangerous. Residents from Maiden Rock, Wisconsin returned Tuesday from visiting the Geo L Miller home. Lena Baumgartner to resume duties at Boleyn’s store Friday. Decorah Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor Passion Play in Decorah for three nights October 1 2 and 8 with a matinee Saturday. Decorah is sixth Iowa city to receive the Passion Play this year. Furnace repairs and stove piping available at Fellers Hardware West Elgin.
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Marian Lind
Gunder
Mr. Lind
E. Matthys
Lena Baumgartner
Lawrence Etter
Maiden Rock
Wis
Geo. L. Miller
Boleyn’s
Decorah
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Iowa City
Feller’s
Hardware
West Elgin
Simg
Elgin Opens Season With 19 0 Win Over Postville
Elgin high school started its football season with a 19 to 0 victory against Postville on Friday. Wayne Gilson scored the first touchdown while Bob Steele added two more. a single kickoff was missed after three attempts. Postville never earned a first down and only briefly reached Elgin territory after a fumble recovery. Next, Elgin hosts West Union on Shortfield, aiming to build on this confidence. Clermont defeated West Union 14 to 0, setting expectations for a strong local clash.
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Elgin High School
Postville
Wayne Gilson
Bob Steele
Elgin
West Union
Clermont
Harrington Sells White Willow Farm in Highland Township
White Willow Farm of 140 acres near the Andrew Yestous place changed hands Monday. C J Harrington sold to Ole T Benson who exchanged his town property as part of the deal. Benson already owns the original place and the old McKellar farm in Highland.
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White Willow Farm
Highland Township
Ole T. Benson
C. J. Harrington
Mr. Benson
Andrew Yestous
Highland
McKellar
Payments in Arrears Prompt Publisher to Extend Credit
The Publisher requests readers who made earlier payments to verify their credits in this week’s paper. Those in arrears are urged to contact promptly. If full payment isn’t possible, partial payment is welcome and credit will be extended where needed.
Study Club Hosts Iowa Program in Elgin Meeting
Mrs. Arvilla Shaffer hosted the Elgin Study Club on Tuesday evening. The program opened with the Iowa Corn Song and roll call responses focused on Iowa. Mrs. H. D. Yack spoke on Iowa wildflowers and Mrs. Shaffer discussed Iowa parks. Reading of chapter 2 of the continued story and current events closed the program.
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Arvilla Shaffer
Elgin
Iowa
H. D. Yack
Falks Display Chevrolet Cars At Big 4 Fair
Falk & Sons garage showcases Chevrolet cars at the Big 4 Fair in Postville this week for three days. The firm operates a large used car business across the state section and expects extra advertising from the display.
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Falk & Sons Garage
Postville
Schoolmasters Elect Fayette County Officers
The Fayette county Schoolmasters' club met at West Union Friday afternoon and elected F. B. Ferrell, superintendent of the Oelwein schools, as president. Supt. Jones of Hawkeye was elected vice president, and County Supt. Meyer, secretary and treasurer.
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Fayette County
West Union
F. B. Ferrell
Oelwein
Supt. Jones of
Hawkeye
Supt. Meyer
Postville Hospital Clinic Eye Ear Nose Throat Session
The Postville Hospital eye ear nose and throat clinic will be held Tuesday forenoon September 29. An Osage Press note reports a national movement by ladies to remove highway signs and advertising from airwaves to protect scenery and radio pleasure.
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Postville Hospital
Osage Press
Complaint on dangerous Turkey river bridge east of Elgin
A year of complaints cites a four by six stringer bolted on edge over planking on the Turkey river bridge east of Elgin. Two cars meeting require both to jump a middle rail, risking tires and bodies. Locals urge patching the condemned bridge rather than waiting for a costly rebuild.
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Turkey River
Elgin
Ladies' Aid Elects New Officers at Church Meeting
The M B E Ladies' Aid Society held its annual election of officers at the church on Thursday. Mya R. P. Strauch was chosen president, Mae Bopp 1st vice president, Sam Mosby 2nd vice president, Max Thoma secretary, and Chas Feller treasurer. The group plans a church meeting this Thursday with Mrs. Bisnolt as hostess and notes two quilts near completion. Rev. Snyder left Tuesday for the annual conference in Cedar Rapids. members hope he will be returned to the charge to continue community work.
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M.be, Ladies’ Aid Society
Mya
R. P. Strauch
Mae Bopp
Sam Mosby
Max Thoma
Chas
Feller
Aid Society
Bisnolt
Snyder
Cefdar Rapids
Tyria
Be Square and Worthy in Time of Need
A compact moral couplet urges prudent speech and prudent spending. It counsels helping friends in need with honesty, avoiding idle acquaintances, and upholding principle, patience with faults but not vice, and modest living to ensure dues can be paid.
Forget-Me-Not Sale Appeals to Elgin Voters and Volunteers
Mayor Weibel announces a Forget-Me-Not sale this Thursday through Saturday in Elgin. Girl scouts will sell the flowers, made by disabled veterans, with all proceeds aiding relief work. Residents are urged to wear a flower by Saturday, the sale's close.
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Weibel
Coal Sales Cash Basis at Schori Easter Yards
Beginning Thursday October 1 1931 all coal sales at Schori Easter Lumber Yards will be cash only. The rule reflects the need to pay operators railroads and labor with cash and aligns with common practice in other towns. Also notes about contagious diseases spread through drinking cups and a general retail encouragement to trade locally.
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Schori & Easter Lumber
United States
Elgin Bank to Establish Branch Office at Wadena
Elgin Bank plans a new branch in Wadena as local growers report mixed corn yields. Elgin Canning Co produced 39,200 cases of corn this year, about 60 percent of normal, with eight hundred acres contracted for canning. Local canning conditions mirror statewide patterns.
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Elgin Bank
Wadena
Elgin Canning Co
Echo
Elgin
Schori
Guernsey Show Herd Brings Modest Profit Desire of Future Sales
The County Guernsey show herd earned $24 over expenses but delivered a satisfactory display as exhibitors gathered at the farm bureau office to receive ribbons and hear a report from W. Hoyt in charge. Hoyt planned to attend more fairs but returned home from the North Town fair due to wet stalls. The year’s profit was added to the show herd fund, bringing totals to about $126, and the sales committee set a tentative consignment sale for October 14, 15 or 16.
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Farm Bureau
W. Hoyt
Evans Cafe to Expand with Grocery Stock in Elgin
N W Evans of Evans Cafe plans interior remodeling and new shelving. He intends to add a grocery stock from a well known line and operate the store with the cafe. When opened, Elgin will have six grocery stocks with Evans Cafe continuing in business.
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N. W. Evans
The
Evans Cafe
Elgin
Evans
Hawkeye Cancels Football Games Across Schedule
Hawkeye informed last week that no high school football team will be fielded this year. Scheduled games with Elgin at Elgin and Clermont at Hawkeye are canceled as both teams seek other opponents to fill calendars.
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Whitey
Hawkeye
Elgin
Rebekahs Attend Meeting and Local Fair Notes
Eclipse Rebekah Lodge No 692 members are urged to attend a Thursday Sept 24 meeting for important business. Mildred Habeger presides. O P Stoehr and E G Stoehr family members attended Mrs Harvey Stoehr’s funeral in Monona. Postville hosts the Big 4 Fair Wednesday to Friday this week, praised as informative and entertaining. Tell ’em you saw it in the Echo.
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Eclipse Rebekah Lodge No. 692
Mildred Habeger
O. P. Stoehr
E. G. Stoehr
Hulda Stoehr
Monona
Harvey Stoehr
Mr. Wickler
Postville
Festville
Tell 'Am
The
Echo
Elgin State Bank Wins Wadena Branch Permit
The Elgin State Bank secured State Banking Department approval to open a Wadena branch, filling a months long banking gap after the Wadena Savings Bank closure. An assembly amendment allows state banks to operate in nearby towns lacking banks, with hours 9 to 12 for check cashing and deposits only until loans stay with the parent bank.
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Elgin State Bank
State Banking Department
Wadena
Wadena Savings Bank
General Assembly
State Department
Citizens State Bank
Elgin Savings Bank
Twenty-Four Calves to Waterloo Dairy Field
Fayette county dairy club to exhibit 24 calves at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo next week. Calves.holsteins and Guernseys split. Last year 28 calves and Fayette earned the silver cup for best county exhibit for the third time. Judging starts Saturday Oct 8 at 9 am. A kickoff banquet for all dairy calf club members the night before is sponsored by state breed associations and free to youth.
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Fayette County
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Fayetta County
Dairy
Thompson Calls County Committee Meeting on Expenditures
Rep Thompson schedules a county committee meeting on Reduction in Government Expenditures for Saturday September 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the courthouse assembly room. Members named include Paul Stewart Howard Fuller H V Hoyer Chas Lower and Henry Lauer. Open to interested persons with suggestions on tax reductions.
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Thompson
County
Court House
Paul Stewart
Howard Fuller
H. V. Hoyer
Chas, Lower
Henry Lauer
Marquette Bridge Takes Financing Lead to Finish
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co now finances and tightens completion of the Marquette suspension bridge. Head engineer ordered rapid advancement with two shifts on island grading and towers to begin next week. Sixty day progress expected.
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Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co
Marquette
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Inhusia ‘Teentaneht Wii Antes
Lind Farm
Harrington
Postville Hospital Clinic
Guernsey
Rebekahs
Marquette Bridge News
Lewis Thoma
Town State College
Delta Sigma Phi
Des Moines Register
Ernest J. Starr
Flora Waller
E. J. Starr
Will W
Lewis Stoehr
Cedar Rapids
Elgin Baptist
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