Lotis Messerli visits kin amid Iowa Conference events
Pvt Lotis Messerli arrived from Fort Ord California to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Clement Messerli. He completed basic training and is assigned to leadership school. Local gatherings include the Iowa Conference meeting at Wadena United Brethren Church with Bishop Eby as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotis
Messer
Fort
Ord
Calif
Clement Messerli
Shurday
Veteran's Hospital
Idwa City
Dannie
Cedar Rapids
yDan
Eet
Thie Derym
United Brethren Church
Eby
Huntington
Africa
Wilder Mattocks
Bradford
Des Moines
Ena Ruth Whitcher
Change in State Pension Plan Under Iowa Study
About 78,000 state county and city workers in Iowa face pension reform as a state committee led by Senator Herman Lord reviews the Iowa public employee retirement system over two years. An actuary warned the current plan will go red by 1975 unless the payment rate rises toward 28 percent, up from the present 8 percent, suggesting blending with Social Security or a separate post-employment plan. Assessments by the tax commission show major utility properties rising in value for 1952, with telephones and railways showing notable changes while rail property remains near 1951 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Herman Lord
Muscatine
Beardsley
Jan
Peace Ee Tax ‘Commission On
Gas and Electric
Railway Express
Absentee Ballot Requests Grow for General Election
The Town secretary of state reports 1,482 servicemen absentee ballot requests for the November general election, compared with 1,590 for the June primaries. Melvin Synhorst says requests go to county auditors who supply ballots, and a service ballot request form is sent out. Army leads with 659 requests, navy 420, air force 333, marines 46, WAC 15, WAF 3, coast guard 2. The Iowa Department of Agriculture tallies 160 rabies cases in animals in the first six months, with 71 skunks, 55 cattle, 24 dogs. swine 4, foxes 3, raccoon, rabbit, and horses 1 each. Cases span 57 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Secretary of State
Melvin Synhorst
Secretary of State
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
WAC
WAF
Coast Guard
Iowa’ Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Resign from House Democrats Lose Seat
Democrats suffer a setback as a member resigns from the House, prompting political maneuvering and questions about party strategy and future votes as the article continues on Page 6.
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House
Elgin Coop markets 108 hogs for big check
The Elgin Cooperative sold 108 hogs, averaging 233 pounds at about six months old, to SS and Wilson Patterson on Friday. The check totaled 5322 dollars, one of the largest coop payments on record, with some hogs too heavy for the top price of 22 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Coop
S .S
Wilson Patterson
Milk Cooler Thermometer Essential for Quality Milk
An Iowa fieldman reports six sour cream cases traced to warm well water in milk coolers. Water must be refreshed often and wells kept below 55 degrees to preserve milk and cream quality. Immersing cans to the neck and using electric or mechanical cooling saves water and money, as cooling needs ten times the water volume of the milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Speed Takes Lead in Auto Deaths Nationwide
Speed was a factor in 135 per cent of the nations 37,300 motor vehicle deaths last year. Twenty eight per cent of drivers in these accidents violated speed regulations with 14 per cent exceeding the limit, 5 per cent under the limit traveling at unsafe speeds, and 9 per cent violating safe speeds in no limit zones.
Canning Factory Opens Season's Pack
The Elgin Canning Co. opened the season's activities on Tuesday and had a fairly busy run. Present plans are to have a holiday Saturday so workers can join homecoming activities. Any homecomers who wish to view the factory in operation should do so Friday.
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Elgin Canning Co
Enters Shorthorns in State Fair Show Iowa exhibitor Otis Rothisberger
Otis Rothisberger will exhibit two Shorthorns at the Iowa Fair in Des Moines from August 23 to September 1. Cash premiums totaling over $120,000 will be offered for livestock this year. Nearly 7000 head of blue blood farm animals are expected in the show with major participation by breeders from Maywood and Illinois visitors for homecoming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Rothisberger
Des Moines
Celebrate Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Charles Peters
Mr and Mrs Charles Peters marked their sixth wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Becker. Married in Clermont on August 9, 1902, they have lived in Elgin most of their lives with 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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Charles Peters
Louis Becker
In Service TM Completes Furlough
Pvt. Ivan Torkelson left for Fort Monmouth New Jersey after two weeks with parents C O Torkelson. He trains in radar and radio work and will finish course by year end. Pvt. Burdette Anderson returned to Camp Stoneman California after a fourteen day furlough with parents Mervin Anderson and expects overseas duty on returning. Corp. Vernon Wede went to Camp Atterbury Indiana to complete the remainder of his army term after returning from Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Torkelson
Fort Monmouth
N. J
C. O. Torkelson
Pvt
Burdette Anderson
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Mervin Anderson
Corp
Vernon Wede
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Korea
Gibbs Graduates Degrees at SUI Commencement
Degrees were awarded to 579 graduates at the SUI strummer commencement held on August 46. Among them Reese L Gibbs of Elgin received a Master of Arts degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUI Strummer
Reese L. Gibbs
Elgin
Echo reports describe sighting of unidentified object
In the Echo, reports recount an alleged sighting of an unidentified object. The brief notes witnessing individuals and the location, with emphasis on the event's plausibility and surrounding attention.
Fayette County Fair Opens Next Week With Full Lineup
The Fayette County Fair runs Monday to Saturday with entry day Monday and children admitted free Tuesday. Under 12 free in the grandstand in the afternoon. Attractions include 105 Ranch Rodeo Tuesday Serenada the Second The Barons McFarland Brown and the Great Drape with M C Pami Stedelman Wednesday Thursday Joie Chitwood and Vel Auto Daredevils Friday two shows Saturday stock car races plus Roxyettes Chippewa Valley Barn Dance Show and livestock parade Wednesday evening. The daily program appears in today's Echo along with baseball Wednesday Thursday and nightly dances. Elgin stores will close Thursday afternoon to allow all to attend the fair.
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Fayette County
Serenada
Barons
McFarland & Brown
Pami Stedelman
M. C
Joie Chitwood
Vel Auto Daredevils
Roxyettes
Elgin
Births at San Diego and West Union Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Marvin Perry of San Diego California welcomed a son David Allen born August 7 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Mrs Ruth Boleyn Perry is a former name. Mr and Mrs Carl Patrick Luana announce a son James Lyle born August 7 at Palmer Hospital West Union.
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Marvin Perry
San Diego
Calif
David Allen
Perry
Ruth Boleyn
Carl "Patrick
Luana
James Lyle
Patrick
Palmer Hospital
West Union
Elgin Hosts Welcome Visitors For Homecoming Week
Elgin will greet many visitors this week as five downtown businesses redecorated their fronts for homecoming. The post office Falb business and residence Mile Olsons Schmid building and Elgin Furniture Store joined in a city primping effort. Center street received a face lift as Elgin prepares for visitors.
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Center Street
Post Office
Falb Business and Residence
Mile Olsons
Schmidt Building
Elgin Furniture Store
Elgin
Elgin Homecoming Welcomes Visitors and Parade Plans
The Echo extends a hearty welcome to homecomers and visitors for Elgin’s big weekend. Residents from California, Washington, Illinois, Florida and others will attend. events include a band concert, doll and pet parade, minstrel show, parade, Legion dance, and Union church services featuring Rev. George Sipdes. A 1952 parade aims to top records. street routes stretch from the canning factory through Main and Center streets to the Methodist church. A ball game Sunday at two p.m. pits Elgin-Clermont against Elma, following recent wins by Clermont-Elgin over St. Lucas and the Colored Gants of Watertoo.
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the Echo
Elgin
California
Washington
Illinois
Florida
Elgin High School
The
Baptist Church
George Sipdes
Leon
Canning Factory
Lutra District
Main Street
Bridge
Center Street
Methodist Church
Elgin-Clermont
Elma
Clermont-Elgin
St. Lucas
Gants
Watertoo
Farewell Picnic for Visitor from Scotland
A Scottish visitor, Miss Jean Dean of Carluke, Scotland, attended a family farewell picnic at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque. Local hosts Mr and Mrs George Dean, Allan Longmuir, and the James Muncie family shared a Canadian and American family style meal as she prepares to return August 27 after a three month stay in the United States.
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George Dean
OaksPark
Mary
Isabelle
Anna Loney
Toronto
Canada
Allan Longmuir
Arlington
James Muncie
Eagle Point Park
Dubuque
Jean Dean
Carluke
Scotland
Miss Dean
U. S
Deans
Muncies
Longmuirs
Dinner Parties Held for Service Man
Two dinner parties were held last week for Pvt Ivan Torkelson on furlough. Mrs Belva Snyder hosted the Philman Embrettson family and friends from St Olaf, Eleanor Schutte, Janice Schroeder, and the Postville groups. Friday evening Mr and Mrs Oliver Torkelson entertained the same Postville girls and families alongside Don Fauser and Mr and Mrs Harry Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan, Torkelson
Belva Snyder
Philman Embrettson
St. Olaf
Eleanor ‘Schutte
Janice Schroeder
Postville
C. O
Otis Torkelson
Oliver Torkelson
Don Fauser
Harry Everett
Bush Completes 18 Years in Navy
The Irvin Bush family from Jacksonville, Florida, arrived Saturday to visit the Jess Moody and Mrs Libbie Larson homes. Next week they plan to visit Robert Larson in Minneapolis. Mr Bush completed 12 years in the Navy and has re enlisted for six more years. He currently supervises the mechanical drawing and blueprint reading school at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Bush
Jackisonville
Fla
Jess Moody
Libbie Larson
Minneapolis
Robert Larson
Bush
Navy
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Florida
Legion Meeting Planned August 19 With Parade Invite
Com. Jacob Schneider announces the next regular Legion meeting on August 19 to plan the membership drive. He urges strong turnout and attendance at 1 15 PM at the hall for a parade with participation from other towns and a strong Elgin representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schneider
Legionaires
Elgin
Elgin Delegation Attends State Legion Convention
Elgin sent a sizable delegation to the state Legion convention in Cedar Rapids last week. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Henry McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schori, Jacob Schneider, C B Schori, Orlin Mason, and Lloyd Reierson. The Raymond Boleyn family dined with Roy Campbell at Castalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
State Legion Convention
Cedar Rapids
Henry McMillan
R. D. Wilson
Eugene Schori
Jacob Schneider
C B. Schori
Orlin Mason
Lloyd Reierson
Elgin Band Plays Two Concerts at Fayette County Fair
The Elgin band will perform a two concert engagement at the Fayette County fair next week, with both afternoon and evening shows before the grandstand. Thursday would have been Elgin day at the fair, but the schedule shifted to Wednesday.
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Elgin
Fayette County Fair
Local Property Improvements Noted At Center Street
John Hellum has made extensive repairs at the foot of Center street including an enclosed stairway and replaced floor joists. Mr and Mrs Arno Fashcher of Cedar Rapids visited friends here over the weekend and plan to return to Elgin on Friday for homecoming.
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John Hellum
Center Street
Arno Fashcher
Cedar Rapids
Elgin
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Washeld
Genevieve ‘Gould
Patricia Jones
Jere Probert
Boulton
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Bovis
Diane “Mattocks
Sheilah” Messerli
J. O. Probert
Diane Mattocks
Sheilah Messerli
Progressive Ladies Club
Mabel King
Ilyria
Charles Gehring
Higin
Ralph Reed
Alfred Nordhus
Ole Johnson
Verda Bond
Marcus Petsche
Franklin O'Dell
LeClair
Lou Marquette
Harley Seedorf
Ricky
Rosie Roberts
Wilfred Bond
Lena Aeschliman
Chicago
Elwood Aeschliman
Frank Cline
Gon
Oakland
A.A
Robert Bond
Norman
Oklahoma
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Memphis
Tenn
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Patricia Aeschliman
W. F. Moore
Francise
Minnesota
Tom Sherlock
Oxford
Bill Feller
Dwaine Ray
Lester Gehting
Sherlock
Charlie Sniffin
Peggy
Enver
Colo
Mirst Charles Hoffman
Yellowstone Lake
ORLD
E. &. Morris
Maywood, Ill
Om Falb
Fayette . Co. Fair
Mexico
Cortez
Manila
Will Rogers
Klondike
Legion Meeting
Elginers
Raymond Boleyn
Roy Campbell
Castalia
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