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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
5
Major truck maker GMC announces a dual purpose model line with a lighter weight diesel option and upgraded features. Philip J. Monaghan, vice president and GMC division head, says the company invested several million dollars to roll out a product that economically makes most trucks now in use obsolete.
The Marion Mission Society held a Thursday afternoon meeting in church parlors on April 7. Hostesses were Mrs Orlando Loftsgard and Mrs Myron Hovg. Devotions were led by Mrs Mirida Leuchtenapekher who also led the Bible study assisted by Mrs Harold nd and Mrs Ole Loftsgard. Readings were given by Mrs Cornelius Rei c and Mrs Kens. It was decided to fund finishing a room dormitory at Luther College and at the Aase Haugen Home Decorah. The birthday song was sung for seven members. Remarks were made by Dr Strandford and the usual closing.
The McClain Quarries road crew from Allerton returns to Elgin to finish primary 56 near Elkader unfinished last fall due to cold weather. Completion may delay west end of 58 until West Union to Calmar road is done. Six carloads of road oil spotted on Rock Island tracks.
W. C. Follett and his son Henry have created a partnership to operate the large family homestead in the northeast section of Pleasant Valley township. Henry, who completed Army service last year, chose to remain instead of pursuing other paths many veterans took.
Mdms Gerald Gutcher Ruth Starkey and Bess Blake of Clermont and Mdms E G Steinman and Charles Gehring attended the Methodist Wases district meeting at Manchester on Wednesday.
A brief entry notes a reladécian related incident where a tractor tipped over during plowing, with a person named Jos who assisted at the scene. The fragment hints at a fatal or serious outcome but lacks complete details.
Two Iowa lawmakers, Alan West of Sac City and Russell A. Patrick, were named Outstanding Legislators for the 1955 session at a biennial dinner by the statehouse press corps. West, 43, an attorney, is serving his third session, representing Carroll, Greene, and Sac counties. Patrick, 54, a farmer, has represented Sioux County in five regular sessions and one extra. Previous honorees include Lt. Gov. Leo Elthon, Sen. DeVere Watson, Rep. GT Kuester, and William S. Lynes.
Scott McLeod, administrator at the U S state department refugee relief, told an Iowa audience that assurances of employment must greatly increase for the Refugee Act quota to be reached. He met with the Governor's Advisory Committee on Refugee Relief and said program sponsors will bring farm experienced refugees from Germany. Town ranks 19th in the nation in assurances furnished with 250. The 100 Day Record shows the House went 100 days without a caucus, despite calls from newcomers. Governor Hoegh still had five nominations awaiting Senate confirmation.
The Democratic Party will stage its annual fundraising dinner at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines on Saturday night April 30. The $25 per plate event funds campaign activities in the state. state party chairman Jake More announced U S Senator Estus S. Rutherford of Tennessee will be a guest, as a presidential candidate in the primaries is expected.
The weather report notes 4.30 inches of rainfall this year per F C Muehlethalera records, not counting earlier snow. March and April totals include 49 inches by mid month and 30 on the 4th, 80 on the 13th, 22 on the 19th, and 2.49 this past weekend. The soil is now well soaked, aiding seedings and grasslands.
Illyria community groups name committees for the annual Community Day on June 30 1955 with chairmen listed first for General Play Food Program and other divisions. Notable names include Floyd Frieden Gene Wenger Kenneth Medberry Gerald Shaffer Carol Wilson Forrest Shaffer and E G Steinman across multiple sections.
Mrs Ida Grether ordered a three week for sale piano ad. The ad appeared in the Echo and listed a piano for sale at a very reasonable price. She later called to discontinue the ad after selling the piano. The notice encourages neighbors to place or respond to sale notices.
The WSCS will meet Thursday May 5 at the church. Mrs G J Mosby will conduct the worship services and Mrs H H Wolff will present the lesson. The girls from the home will participate in the program.
The Elgin Study Club held its last meeting of the year at Mrs. Martin Wenger's home on Monday April 18. Members recited the American Creed and a play about China was read by Mrs. Clarence Torkelson. The club voted to donate $20 to the Cancer Society and requested help for the Cancer Drive. Two members, Mrs. H H Wolf and Mrs. Martin Wenger, had perfect attendance. Mrs Ed Medberry joined the club.
John Tillotson attended a Des Moines gathering last Monday where Green Colonial Furnace Co. unveiled a new line of residential and commercial cooling units to 285 dealers. Robert Dyas of Cleveland led training on cooling loads, installation, and servicing water cooled and waterless units, emphasizing integration with existing heating systems. Tillotson is prepared to install and service the new units.
The notice asks readers to verify their address tag expiration date and renew if the tag does not show 55 or 56. It states we are checking and billing the subscription list and requests prompt renewal.
Edwin Krueger was plowing at Harold Bennett farm when a Farmall tractor owned by his son Edward caught fire. The blaze caused about 400 dollars in damage, with insurance covering the loss.
Mrs Mabel Gruver arrived home after spending the winter in California with her husband Harold and family. The brief homecoming notes her return from the West Coast visit and signals a reunion with relatives.
Wayne Schichtl of Fayette was re-elected president and Mrs Virginia Meskel of Clermont was re-elected vice president at the Fayette County Teachers Association meeting. Grace Stirk of Fayette named secretary and Leola Wagner of Oelwein treasurer. Paul Frank of Oelwein elected state delegate. Deger Main named delegate assembly near February. Schichtl selected as delegate to the National Education Association convention in Chicago on July 3-8.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Assn met at Elgin Masonic Temple last Tuesday with Chas Benson as speaker. A film was shown and Elgin High School music students performed. Seven lodges attended, about 80 people. Ten lodges in the association, meetings about ten times yearly.
The listing notes an F B Calendar event on Friday April 29 an organization meeting at Fayette. It also lists May 2 gatherings for Wlyria Live stock 4 H Club with David Friedan at 8 00 p m and Wadena Riverside 4 H Club at 6 00 p m with Robert Crowe and Larry Spencer. A May 3 Farm Bureau board meeting is scheduled for 8 00 p m.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright of Cedar Falls announce a daughter Karen Renee born Thursday April 21 in Waterloo weighing 6 pounds. The infant died Sunday. Mrs. Wright is formerly Roberté Mophy. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adrian announce a son Edwin Michael born Wednesday morning April 27 at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds.
The Elgin Co operative Dairy Co and Clermont Valley Creamery Co proceed with merger plans after stockholders approval. Boards add Clermont members Roy Swenson and Almer Amundson to Elgin, target May 1 for routing cream to Elgin plant, with drying equipment install at Clermont this summer. Nine director board planned to ensure district representation. Next board meeting May 2.
The Elgin Lions Club met at St Pauls Methodist Church with five guests including Toby Henderson and Herb Falk. They discussed sponsoring a local Boy Scout unit, plans for a new high school building, a shared civic recreation program, a housing committee to aid newcomers, and a playground project on Seaver property in West Elgin honoring Adam Boleyn. The next meeting shifts to May 23 due to Memorial Day.
Pam Williamson executive secretary of the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association will address the Fayette County Tuberculosis and Health Association on April 29 at the Upper Iowa College Cafeteria. She will discuss the tuberculosis control program and the future of case finding in Iowa with volunteer health workers. Williamson has more than 20 years in the TB control field.
Billy Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Cleve Bennett of Elgin was raised to the Iowa Farmer degree during the Iowa Future Farmers convention in Council Bluffs on April 22. He is the first from the Elgin Clermont chapter to receive the honor as 169 state F F A members received similar recognition this year. Local delegates included Keith Aanes and Douglas Appelman with Carlton Krueger leading the state chorus and LaVerne Swenson the state band. The chorus and band joined the BP FA parade on April 23.
Funeral services conducted at Open Bible Church Charles City on Tuesday for Mrs. James Tynan born Leslie Elzora Hermen in Wadena November 26 1904 and died April 24 in Charles City with burial at Sunnyside Memory Gardens AElgin attendees included Mr and Mrs Oliver Heins Oelwein Mr and Mrs Lester Chase Charles Volga and Mr and Mrs Arthur HermenA
The cancer drive Tuesday evening fell short of expectations as many volunteers were away. Those who missed their chance to contribute may still donate by contacting Mrs. H. H. Wolf or Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler.
Range pullets direct their feeding by grazing on lush legume pastures such as Ladino clover, alfalfa, or sweetclover to ensure healthy growth and egg production.
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