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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1958
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial notes five new homes in a year, three new families from recent real estate deals, and one family moving away. It features local chatter about population changes, a quip about a government bureau, and a tongue in cheek line about attire and cornflakes.
Subscription rates set at 2.50 yearly for four Northeast Iowa counties and 3.00 yearly for the wider territory. Extra 50 cents yearly for non prepaid areas. Advertising charges listed per line with 10 cents for Want Ads and 30 cents minimum when cash accompanies order. Blind ads and inquiries incur 50 cents weekly minimum. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam priced at 1.00, limited to 10 lines. extra lines 5 cents. Resolutions of Respect and obitu ary poetry follow regular rates.
A fragmented column lists quips about temper, grocery shopping, and family backgrounds. It includes lines about doctors and preachers, a dollar economy, a weather anecdote, and zingers on job interviews and marriage, ending with a remark about a highbrow.
Fayette County 4-H Girls hold or schedule local achievement shows across August listing dates and locations for Hilyria Clipperettes Clermont Clover Clovers Diligent Coverettes Westfield Worthy Winners Putnam Peppy Pals Smithfield Jolly Juniors Union Busy Beaverettes plus exhibits in food and nutrition classes for County Fair judging potential entries include cookies cakes bread jams canned goods and more.
Pleasant Valley 4-H met at Abe Habeger s on July 28 with roll calls by height. Paul Hansen demonstrated calf hoof trimming and reported on Boys Short Course. Linda Krueger spoke on organization. Health certificate inspections set for Aug 3 and 4. entries due Aug 7. Reporter Terry Habeger.
Sixteen girls from Clayton County Soil Conservation District entered the third annual Queen of the Furrow contest at the National fairgrounds chicken barbecue. Two district representatives advance to the regional contest at Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah on August 16. Regional winners receive a 21 jewel wrist watch and a shot at the finals in Cedar Rapids on September 7. Local candidates include Janet M. Heins Postville Sandra Bilden Postville Lois Fette St Olaf Jane Larson Elkader with four-H clubs backing them.
The mid July index fell to 271 percent of the 19 10 14 base as declines in prices received for some farm products offset gains. The livestock index dropped four points, dairy up four, poultry and eggs flat, meat animals down six, and the crop index down four from mid June.
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H club toured members homes on Monday June 16 inspecting projects and learning about calf fitting. A club picnic followed. The regular meeting on July 21 at Ronald Halversons house included 13 members answering What I did on the 4th. Ronnie Halverson reported on the Ames short course and corn borers were discussed. Sandra Bilden was chosen to represent the club in the queen of the furrow contest on July 31.
Ill and hospitalized notices list Mrs. C Mulford as a patient at Postville aomne hospital. Mrs. Mi lo Olson and Gregory planned a Rochester trip but returned when Mr Olson could come home for a week. Mrs Hollis Finch of Fayette is a patient at University Hospital Iowa City.
Atkins parents Mr and Mrs Bur dette Anderson announce a son born July 29 at Vinton hospital weighing 5 pounds 1 ounce named Bradley Gene. Jeanne Shaffer, mother, is Ralph Shaffer’s daughter, with Mervin Anderson and family as grandparents. Postville welcomed Isa Marie Loftsgard on August 1 at Postville hospital weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce.
Valley Community School District directors met Monday evening and hired 15 bus drivers for the coming year. Elgin drivers include Harold Hanson and others, Clermont drivers list John Gass and more, Wadena drivers include Lyle Rubens, Sidney Corbin, and Clarion Matthys. Donald Gardner of Wadena will teach at Valley High with 40 in that group. Total transported by buses reaches 550 pupils, with 57 from Elgin to Clermont junior high, 102 Elgin to high, and 62 Clermont to high.
Edward J. Shelton new Volga Schools superintendent announces the Aug. 25 opening date. Faculty includes high school teachers Ronald Nelson Volga Nathan Humphrey Oelwein Lloyd Godawa ser Volga Delbert Black Coralville. Grade teachers Jeanne Corkery Wadena Joanne Corkery Wadena Bernice Davis Strawberry Point Lottie Whittenbaugh Wadena Mrs Nelson Postville Mrs William B Kelly Mrs Howard Rakmiller and Mrs Dean Pardee. Athletic coach Sodawasser and band teacher Delbert Black. Vocal music teacher Wallace Oldfather Volga. Calvin Way is custodian.
Calves born on Iowa farms in 1958 are projected at 1,833,000, down four percent from 1957’s 1,908,000 but about one percent above the 1947–56 average of 1,807,000. The year’s calves are expected to total 93 percent of cows and heifers two years and older on farms as of January 1, 1958, one point below 1957 but matching the ten-year average.
Thomas W. Mullaney, 75, former mayor of Waukon and longtime Democratic state senator, died Saturday night at his home after a yearlong illness. He was active in the Democratic party and is survived by his wife, a son and three daughters.
Farmers State Bank of St Olaf stockholders voted to turn over assets to Central State Bank of Elkader. Capital stock surplus and undivided profits will be paid to former stockholders, and Elkader bank will maintain an office at St Olaf.
Mrs. Robert Falb and Mrs. Joe Lerch led Cub Scouts to West Union to tour the courthouse jail and telephone office. On Tuesday ten from 1 and 2 groups visited the Forrest Shaffer farm with Rev Donald Caspers and Mrs Robert Falb. The annual Cub Scout Picnic supper is set for Tuesday August 12 at 6 30 in Elgin's Park and parents are invited.
Mr and Mrs Walter Nydegger of Manly and Mr and Mrs Joe Frieden of West Union visited Sunday afternoon in the Fred Nydegger home.
Newell McIntyre and Mrs. Arthur Kelly hosted a church shower honoring Ruby Benson who will wed Melbert Baechler Friday evening. Mrs. Leo Benson played piano as forty five relatives and neighbors attended contests and other entertainment.
Elgin and area residents hosted and visited for birthdays and family gatherings. Selmer Groth’s birthday was celebrated with supper guests including Groth relatives. Numerous families from Reinbeck Chicago Sheridan Downey Denver Postville and Guttenberg attended. Sweaters from Klingman’s were advertised.
Mr and Mrs Donald Gilson and family plus friends attended a birthday celebration. Several couples traveled to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin and Chicago for visits. Neighborhood teas and dinners featured Mrs Donald Gilson and others. Fishing trip plans in northern Minnesota. Local clergy and families hosted dinners in Decorah and Postville areas. August 17 American Legion Social urged. Weekend guests included Kiple and Schupbach families and Decorah Selmer Petersons.
The Wm. Cordill family of Oakville and Mrs Ida Pulfer and Lena were Sunday supper guests at the Wm Butikofer home. After supper the guests included Mr and Mrs Eli Sutter of Taylor Mo the Bert Butikofer family Mr and Mrs Robert Moore Mr and Mrs Werner Moore Mr and Mrs Lawrence Butikofer and Sheryl Fred Martie Ed Pyfer and Gloria Frieden.
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