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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1956
Page
5
Mrs Jennie Carpenter entertained twelve children for Virginia Carpenters seventh birthday. Local families announce births visits trips and a range of social activities including teas picnics baptisms and church events across Wadena Independence Cedar Rapids and nearby towns with reunions and church programs.
Pvt Charles Loftsgard of Co I US 55542792 has been discharged and returns home with his wife Jan. Mr Gene A Anderson and his wife plan to relocate to Denmark Iowa after Sept 1 where Anderson will teach at a local school.
Mr and Mrs Con ner Dummermuth are the parents of a son named Chris Cal weighing 7 lbs 12 oz born Saturday morning July 28 at Postville hospital.
Mr and Mrs John Tillotson came back Sunday after a week at Vining Minnesota. They were joined by the Avery Linn family of Lincoln Nebraska. The party reports good fishing and brought back the evidence of their catch.
Gov. Leo A. Hoegh urged reapportionment of Iowa’s legislature at a Drake University talk, noting recent House support but not specifying timing. The piece also covers new Republican district appointees, highway design standards for the interstate, and a dispute over printing costs for a state booklet.
A brief item notes the raw milk bottle trade shifting from the town to the city, with a continuation hint to Page and neighboring coverage. It references ongoing distribution changes and potential impacts on local dairy producers and retailers.
Coach Ted Kjaer announced the first football practice will be held on Friday, August 24, the day before school opens and the earliest permitted practice date. He did not comment on prospects and plans to speak later.
Interstate Power Company advances a 33 mile transmission project costing 525000. Work includes 20 miles of 69 000 KV line between Postville and West Union, 10 miles Richfield Corner to West Union, 11 miles Postville to Monona, plus new and expanded switching stations at Richfield Corner West Union and a rebuilt Postville station. Miller Construction Company of Vincennes Indiana leads the effort with completion expected by year start.
The Progressive Home Study Club met Wednesday afternoon July 25 at Mrs. Kenneth Medberry's home with 24 members present and four guests. Hostess assist by Mrs. Harold Grimm. After business, Mrs. Eugene Wenger read "Twice is Always" and Mrs. Will Christen read "Your Garden and Mine." A take away bingo game followed run by Mrs. Harold Grimm and Lester. Next meeting in August will be at Reynold Strong home with Mrs. Guy Ernst assisting.
Ill Albert Schori is improving at Decorah hospital and to return home soon. Max Medberry, after a Rochester exam, is advised to diet and rest. Frieda Etter returned from Palmer Memorial hospital after five weeks. John Hellum came home from University hospital Iowa City after two weeks post surgery. Dr. Harry Keiser remains bedridden for six weeks in Miami Shores Florida.
About 300 ballots were cast in a Tuesday straw vote to gauge Elgin town sentiment. The nonofficial poll asked are you in favor of a sanitary sewer system. The tally was 133 yes and 167 no, near the high ballot figures from past mayoral contest years.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Holden hosted a picnic dinner at Elgin Park on Sunday honoring their daughter and her family. Guests included numerous relatives from Mesa Arizona to Arlington and surrounding towns, with names listed among attending families and individuals.
The Fayette county soil conservation district has joined the National Soil Conservation Awards program and its governing body members will compete for the Goodyear award. Competing officials include J. F. Ingels of Maynard, Kenneth Kerr of Postville, and Alfred Stewart of Oelwein.
A correction to the Echo mailing list was completed at the end of last week. Subscriptions payments should appear on your address tag. if your date reads before 1956, renew now and notify our office if your record is incorrect.
A Brown Swiss breeder Ole M Reierson of Elgin sold a bull to John Dennees of Elgin.
A main street residence owned by Paul Zurbriggen has been newly painted a bright blue. The block now features gray yellow pink and blue homes, following a local trend toward vivid colors and a pleasant overall effect.
Newly elected ASC committeemen were announced by district with five officers per group. Pleasant Valley lists Herbert Ash as chairman and delegate, Max Lehman as vice chairman, Alfred B. Jacob regular member, L Relerson and Kenneth Ander Sor as alternates. Clermont and other counties follow with similar five member rosters including positions.
The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club met July 23 at the Kruegers home. Ten members answered roll with reasons why they love America. T-shirts were ordered for the fair. A county 44H tour to Dubuque was discussed. Terry Habeger demonstrated packing a suitcase and Tony Habeger tied a Windsor knot. Duane Engelhardt reported on attending the boys 4-H short course at Ames.
Workers began demolishing the old sidewalk Monday morning north of Elgin Furniture Store and planned to extend the new path a short distance around the corner. A cement shortage halted progress for now.
Theodore T. Loftsgard aged 81 died at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin on Saturday July 28. The Muehlethaler Funeral Home oversaw the funeral held from the home Tuesday with services at Marion church and cemetery. Pastor Bruce Boyce led the services. L R Galvin construction foreman at the new high school said Friday the project was several weeks ahead of schedule as workers leveled ground for the concrete sub floor in the north section housing the library and classrooms. Steel roof beams were in place and a roof pour was expected within a week. The roof design uses reinforced material like plaster with asphalt sand gravel on top, a newer method. boiler room and most underground plumbing work were done. Outdoor work not yet started. Steel for gym walls and roof slated for August delivery, heavier steel work than elsewhere. Foundation nearly complete save a small southeast gap left for moving machinery. A new entrance was added at the large Ag shop door and remaining foundation work to finish early next week.
The Foxy Four band led by Matt Zurbriggen of Sumner will perform at the park with members Max Thoma Max Hunsberger Co O Christ G J Mosby Ernie Baumgartner also a soloist and yodeler. A trumpet trio of Mrs Kenton Krueger Tony Habeger and Carlton Krueger will play. John Tillotson Tommy Ogle Leo Grether and Glen Grimes form the Foxy Four. The event this Saturday night may be the last summer show, cashier prizes awarded, and daily days at Clermont mean no program on August 11. Local attendance was high and the crowd enjoyed the program.
Pleasant Valley Idlenot 4-H Club held two July meetings. July 13 at Mrs Gehring’s featured an all day workshop with a picnic. members continued projects. New members Janine Kamp and Carol Swenson joined from Clermont. July 27 at Mrs Kenton Krueger’s home showcased demonstrations by Carol and Janice on meter-ed corners on a dresser scarf and Janet on good lighting in the home. A new uniform was purchased bringing total to five. Club photos were taken for record books as members worked on those books. A prior June item noted Carolyn and Linda’s varnish removal demonstration. Barbara K junior and Rose Larson senior were chosen for Rally Day grooming, each earning blue ribbons. Achievement Day is set for August 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gehring home. Janet Gehring, Reporter.
Mr. and Mrs. John Tillotson and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Grimm attended a company television demonstration and were used to model a commercial, highlighting local participation in a media showcase.
District Governor Dale E. Miner of Marion and guests Carl Schori Vance Knutsen and Paul Watters spoke to the Elgin Lions Club Monday evening. A business session followed dinner. Reported improvements included more playground equipment and fencing. Boy Scouts and Cubs activity was strong. farmers contributed 1,875 bales. Miner noted Lions’ service role and encouraged forming new clubs while praising the town’s bandstand.
Iowa grain stocks show July 1 totals at 500,442,000 bushels for corn and 449,955,000 bushels for oats, both marks above a year ago. Farm stocks of 46,442,000 bushels account for 93 percent of total corn stocks in all positions in Iowa.
Lew Gruver and several Gruver family members travel from their towns to Rockford on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Luticia Gruver. The cortege includes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gruver Mrs. Wm Gruver Mr. and Mrs. Roland Gruver Mrs. Mabel Gruver and Mrs. John Barnhouse.
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