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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
5
A fragmentary Elgin clipping references John Neco and Mr. and Mrs. Don Little, noting a local matter involving these individuals without full context or details. The readable portion emphasizes names linked to a community notice.
Each cub made a long cant board statue-like replica of an animal and described its habits. Themed “A trip to Africa” the cub master Leallen Knox presented awards to Dickie Aeschliman and Billy O Laughlin, then striped to Pat Sniffin. A dad led the group.
G W Alderson, a successful livestock dealer in Washington, purchased the Ossian Auction Market from Art Ernst of Ossian for an undisclosed amount. The deal marks a significant local business change in the agricultural trade sector.
Kenneth Strifiger of Scott County launches his first term bid for state representative as the second Republican candidate for the seat held by Senator Martin. Governor Loveless outlines a statewide conservation plan, inviting public participation. Glen Powers becomes acting state conservation director, with Lester Faber remaining assistant director. The vote was 6-1 for Powers. Miss Iowa is Beghas Sakeras of Montana with black hair and brown eyes.
Calendar for the county fair lists entries reception from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with decorating 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Girls exhibits due by 5:00 p.m. Friday August 14. Demonstrations by girls clubs, dairy show, sheep show, agronomy and animal projects run through the weekend with livestock judging on Saturday afternoon and a livestock parade at 7:30 p.m. Monday August 17 is sale day at the county fair.
During July eighty nine new members joined from ninety counties. Fayette led with eight new members. From this area new members include John Richardson and Hazel Oldfather among others.
The regular monthly meeting of the Eigin Clermont FFA will be held on August 10 in the Agriculture room. Members are reminded to attend during the work period.
Bill Moore owner of Moore's! 5 and eter? which held its Grand! event last week says opening days were terrific with high traffic. He cited very high sales as support for the success and noted strong weekend turnout.
A weather note reports a three inch rainfall Sunday night measured by Muchlethaler’s gauge on Monday morning. It marks the first August recording of the season.
Mr and Mrs Gustav Krueger recently completed several improvements to their home in our town. They installed a new picture window measuring by and a new trim paint outside. The downstairs was painted and new tile installed in the kitchen.
Winning numbers Aug 1 8:00 p.m. 702 3197 392 730 370 231 1350. Gard Art Donion and Milo Gisle son won the jackpot.
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports a standout record by a registered Holstein cow from Deering Brothers in Clermont. Posch Pabst Perfection produced 15,139 pounds of milk and 583 pounds of butterfat in 344 days on twice daily milking as a 3 year old.
The Women's Missionary Federation of the Iowa District of the Apheritan Lutheran Church will hold its 41st biennial convention at Wartburg College in Waverly on August 18 and 19. Over 100 women are expected from local missionary societies in Iowa. Speakers include Mszy Wilfred Columbuis of Ohio and Dr Nehrenz of Mexico City.
Northern Natural Gas Con tras receives federal approval to extend services to northeast Town. Expansion includes Elgin Clermont Arlington Postville and West Union.
Norman Amundson, chairman, announced Clayton County soil conservation district winners across three divisions. Bernard Hanson farm Marion township won Division I owner operated, Verdel Minard’s Herb Stone farm Lodomillo township won Division II for enhanced conservation, and Edward F. Miller farm Mendon township won Division III open to new cooperator farms since 1967. District entrisse were judged by Clayton County Rail Conservation district commissioners including Amundson, Pufahl, Corlett, and others.
Kenneth Kerr of Postville announced the Fayette County Soil Conservation District Achievement Awards contest results. James Henderson of Castalia won owner-operator, Calvin Nelson and W. H. Antes of West Union won tenant operator, and Anton Steinlage of West Union won the new cooperator division. All will compete with regional winners in region 7.
Senator George L. Scott met with the Iowa Liquor Commission in Des Moines where he argued Elgin and Postville liquor stores should stay open, noting each posted about $12,000 net profit and the commission’s 180-store target. The panel warned about fleet and staff needs if the total rises, while Scott also discussed plans for the state prison labor mobile unit and park electrical service at Echo Valley for next spring.
Five people were injured in a head-on collision two miles north of Postville on highway 62 Sunday. Anna K Sebastian 65 of Postville sustained critical injuries in the Sebastians car while Patricia Morse 18 of Castalia and her mother Velma Morse were in good condition at Postville hospital. Albert Boehmler 69 a Morse passenger was treated and released. Sebastian was taken to a Rochester hospital in critical condition and her husband George remained in good condition at Postville hospital.
The Mork Larson Lien reunion gathered at State Park Lodge Clear Lake on Sunday Aug 2 with many attendees from communities including West Union Postville Decorah Elgin Le Roy Ostrander Waterloo Eagle Grove Kittleson City Lake Crystal and more. Officers elected for the next year were Henry Groth president Orlando Kittleson vice president Melvin Loftsgard secretary and Henry Mark treasurer. It was decided to meet again in Clear Lake next year.
Lyle Meisner son of Mr and Mrs Harold Meisner attends two weeks at Auctioneer College in Mason City. His address is care of Hotel Hanford Room 22. Nothing is really lost unless a classified ad can't end it.
Rev. Phillip Lauer longtime Elgin Baptist minister died Friday at the Central Baptist Home for the Aged in Chicago. Born February 13 1675 in Steinfurth Hessen Germany he served 55 years in ministry starting in 1902. Survived by wife Elizabeth Thye two grandchildren Carol and Eugene and son Frederick Benton Harbor. Services held Tuesday at Oak Street Baptist with Rev Donald Rich officiating. Burial in Memorial Park cemetery.
By Monday afternoon July 27 more than one fourth of the 0,000 shotgun deer licenses had been applied for. The State Conservation Commission reports 1,564 shotgun license requests and $3 from bow and arrow hunters. The October 14 deadline nears, prompting expected activity. Venison permits require a 1959 application sent to the commission in Des Moines. Forms are available from county recorders, conservation officers, or the Des Moines central office.
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