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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
5
The report weaves a patchwork of legal actions and local notices from a 1930s Iowa town. It mentions a cattle transaction, a disputed bill, and a list of upcoming and past court cases, including larceny and securities charges, with names like Quandt and Zuercher appearing amid mundane administrative details and community updates.
The West Union Calmar road No 11 is oiled and open to travel. Travelers praise it as a major improvement over gravel. After future work between Preston and the Twin Cities, No 11 will gain popularity, and the new process will be tested for broader use. The Echo thanks readers for timely news items. Also notes include charges against several defendants and a grand jury schedule. Widow pensions in Fayette County reduced by over 250 per month affecting 45 widows with children under 16, saving taxpayers at least 3000 yearly.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Association will meet in Decorah to hear Masonry's Message and Mission in These Times. Secretary Abel of Guttenberg invites members to attend at the Little German Band home on Friday Sept 30, urging a large turnout for fellowship and a strong Elgin welcome.
Editor J C Hammond cites the Deborah Journal view that towns with robust local advertising support thriving newspapers. The Waukon Democrat notes newspapers act as beacon and catalyst, attracting business, residents, and jobs by sustaining community pride and civic activity.
Elgin team, largely Little Light players, defeated Postville 6 to 4 on Sunday. Elgin recorded 10 hits and 6 errors, with Gehring striking out 18. Postville had 5 hits and 4 errors, track pitched for 12 strikeouts. Steele and Swenson each hit four three-baggers, while Schupbach, Henninger, and Thome doubled.
The third carload of Red Cross flour for Fayette county relief arrived Monday and was distributed among Oelwein Qelwein and Fayette. Earlier loads went to Oelwein and West Union with minor redistributions. Local residents Mrs Kohler Klingman and W F Kohler also traveled to Cedar Falls on matters related to the ads.
Alden Pinney writes from Benton Missouri that Arn Pinney is mildly recovering after an accident. He is in a St. Louis hospital with injuries to his back and stomach. A cast and steel jacket will keep him for months. he will be unable to sit up but plans to resume work in time. Elgin friends express sympathy and hope for his return to work.
Fayette County will present a boy’s dairy judging team, an eight member girls demonstration team, eighteen dairy calves, a milkmaid contest entrant, and the Fayette County Holstein show herd at the Dairy Cattle Congress next week. Judging team members include Robert Putman, Elmer Meyer, Leonard Talcott, and Doyle Owen. The girls team is led by Dora Meisgeier with Josephine Nus and Ruth Lenhart, as they prepare Zoatstdols demonstrations. Calf exhibitors include eleven Holstein calves shown by Henter, Schrader, and Bobby Alderson, and seven Guernsey calves shown by Patman, Oelrich, Sinnott, and the Harrisons. The county Holstein herd from Memphis will close the season.
A August report cites 34 deaths and 886 injuries on Ohio highways. Intoxicated drivers caused many crashes with 28 recallable incidents from placated drivers, 27 convicted in court. Pedestrian injuries reached 121. State motor vehicle field investigators revoked 27 licenses and suspended 70.
Postmaster Falb announces parcel post rates change effective October 1. Nearby zones see a small increase while distant zones benefit from slightly lower sender charges. Visit the post office to obtain the correct new rating before sending parcels.
The first frost of fall 1932 touched northeast Iowa Friday morning September 28. It registered about 20 degrees, barely affecting tender plants. Early risers reported scarce signs of frost on the two mornings.
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a Sept 21 meeting at city hall. Officers were elected in the Auxiliary and results praised for aiding veterans, welfare projects, milk for children, clothing, and Memorial Day efforts. Local highway issues discussed with Way and Way’s letter cited oil macadam as first step, with a longer term plan possible.
After a post season baseball classic, the Wolves beat the Has Beens 8 to 7 in a close nine inning game. Spectators report a thrilling comedy filled contest with lead changes and a large crowd, though no gate receipts were collected. Lineup details and positions follow in the report.
The next meeting will be held at Mrs. H. B. Steele's home on Wednesday October 5. Members are urged to note the date and plan to attend.
Chapman School hosts a hallowe en program and basket social on Friday evening October 7. Ladies are asked to bring trimmed baskets. The event is organized by Hilda Meyer, the local teacher.
The State Highway Commission refused the proposal to pave the Blip road, saying it would be oiled next year along with the West Union Calmar route. After the decision, Waukon road committees met and invited Tom O'Donnell of Dunque to attend. They voted to oppose the paving as a waste of money, and O'Donnell promised another hearing before the commission.
The Tabitha Society met at Mrs Alfred Wenger's Cler mont home last Wednesday with Mrs Len Simek and Metta Huser assisting. Elected officers are Mrs F C Muehlethaler president, Mrs Tofield Heck vice president, Mrs Len Simek secretary treasurer. The group plans a first anniversary celebration in October.
In a Cresco Plain Dealer reading of a Fred Biermann talk, a preacher admitted not preparing sermons before church and chose to preach on hell. A former parishioner quipped that he knew little of hell since he never ran a farm.
A program and basket social will be held at Groth school in Marion township district No. 8 on October 7. All welcome. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. Anna Mae Kimball is the teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gehring and Mrs. NM Fritz were guests at the Chas Rothilaberger home Sunday.
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