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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by Strauch and Hermen. It is entered as second class mail matter in Fayette County Iowa and lists the dial contact as 3711 Elgin Iowa.
Subscription rates set at 2.00 per year in four northeast Iowa counties and 2.50 per year for all outside above territory with advance payment. Advertising per line 0.10, 30c weekly minimum if cash accompanies order, 50c otherwise. Blind ads 0.50 weekly. Cards of thanks 1.00. In Memoriam and Resolutions of Respect follow regular rates. obituaries priced accordingly.
Hl and Hospitalized Hospital Exam. Severin Block hus was at the LaCrosse hospital on Monday of last week for x-ray examination. He was informed later to return Monday of this week for further examination. Otto Blockhus and Mrs. Severin Blockhus accompanied him. Visitor Hal Stroke, Will Staf ferhagen of Akely Minnesota, had a stroke last Wednesday as he reached the doctor's office and was taken to Postville hospital and then home Friday. Mrs. Staffenhagen Alf red Staffenhagen and daughter with her friend were visiting the John Stafferhagens at Wadena and at the D. Welch home. At Postville Hospital Mrs. Bess Stohr is a medical patient. She went Saturday. At Children’s Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Barney Larson took their daughter Shirley K to the Children’s Hospital at Iowa City last Monday. Mr. Larson returned home Monday evening. Mrs. Larson remained with her daughter until Wednesday. They returned Sunday to spend the day with her. She is in Ward B. At Veterans Hospital George Nickels went to the Veterans hospital at Iowa City last Wednesday for examination.
While playing at the home of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Phil Boland in Elkader, a boy broke a bone and will wear a cast for two to three weeks. Duane Barker underwent an appendectomy at the Postville hospital Tuesday evening and has been working for Paul Smith.
Eight teams competed on the USU campus Tuesday August 6 with Fremont Jr Farmers taking the title and Banks Go Getters finishing second. Other clubs included Union Eager Beavers Illyria Livestock Harlan Livestock Westfield Whirlwinds Fairfield Indians and Windsor Sparkplugs.
New registrations include Robert J. McDonough Arlington Ford 2 hour. John M or Joycelyn Bakewell Clermont Buick coupe. Chris J Schumacher Lamont Chevrolet pickup. Theodore C Nus Arlington Chevrolet sedan. Real estate transfers list Herwig Ray Jr and wife to Walter Gell Lot 29 Herriman Add Wadena Marquette Sue and wife to William Monnahan Lot 71 Herriman Add Wadena DeWitte Elph and wife to Bessie Chapman Burrington WD 79 2206 1-2 ft SE 17948. License to Wed Aug 3 Kenneth James Koupal 20 Reinbeck and Erna Elizabeth Baumgartner 20 Elgin. Ordinance Town of Elgin provides for securing of building permits for all buildings except residential and similar structures.
Mrs Bernard Loftsgard and Bernard Jr with Mrs Phil Boland and Helen from Elkader called on Cedar Rapids neighbors last Wednesday. Eva Seaton of Spencer visited the Robbins in Cedar Rapids Thursday through Saturday. Cub Scouts and parents shared a picnic supper in Elgin park Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Moats of Monticello and Mrs Chloa Lyon visited George Boyle Monday. Rev John Vanderbeck and family expect to return Saturday from St Paul where they stayed with Vanderbeck’s in laws for three weeks. He is recovering well. Glen Schupbach Lanette Foot injured Larry Loftsgard and Bernard Park Ridge five year old son of Ruth Schupbach and Anna Loftsgard were dinner guests.
In a tense session, speakers note drivers feel nervous as a dramatic call to action emerges. The event hints at a sudden shift in control, with phrases suggesting a move away from the usual driver’s role. The conversation alludes to elevated death toll concerns without detailing specific events.
Frank Sel of Red Oak is awarded a 50 year membership certificate by the Masonic lodge. The honor marks half a century of affiliation with the fraternal organization, celebrated in a lodge ceremony.
Monday greetings find Mr. and Mrs. Ray Weithorn in Monona visiting the Herman Schupbach home at Postville. The Frank Loving family from Bettendorf visited the Fred Burrow home. Loving plans a return trip next Sunday. Extended travels include Orvin Thompson and David and Larry Halverson leaving for a Minnesota vacation. Leo Neuenschwander and son Harold, with Mrs. Louise Neuenschwander of Sunnyvale California, visited Mrs. Mary Allen and later planned a fishing trip to Idaho. A picnic at Elgin Park on Aug 6 honored Mrs. Anna Schupbach's birthday and honored Fred Schupbach visiting from Riverside, Calif. Guests included Ray Weithorn and Billy and Jimmy Scofield of Monona, Herman Schupbach of Postville, the Robert Sieleman family of Oelwein, and Gordon Schupbach.
Bob Mullihan reports on the Women’s Traffic Safety Conference called by Governor Loveless. Iowa women from across the state gathered, signaling a potential safety revolution as Boone county hosts a local meeting and groups mobilize to challenge male dominance in traffic safety.
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