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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
5
About eighty cases of horse sleeping sickness have been reported in this locality. Early treatment can save about 90 percent if started before the horse collapses. Symptoms include droopiness wobbling refusal to eat or drink and signs like blind staggers. A new vaccine provides immunity in about three days, a vast improvement over the old vaccine.
John Johnson died Monday evening at about 6 45 following several weeks critical illness. He was 71, born April 12. He had been hospitalized in Rochester, Minnesota, with no chance of full recovery and returned home. Survived by widow, four children Elgin Missouri Boyle Sawwell Yenney all of Huron South Dakota, one brother Albert and six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at two at St Pauls M E church with burial in Illyria Cemetery.
The Lowe Construction Co. road crew finished grading seven eighths mile east of Elgin on Saturday and the work was accepted by the board and county engineer on Monday. They loaded their equipment and left for Riceville for another fall project. Though small, the crew moved substantial dirt over three weeks, housing in trailers with families nearby and making many friends. The boss praised the warm reception and hoped to return.
The Bremer county Farmers Union and Frederika business men co operating sponsor an all day picnic in Frederika on Thursday August 25. J Johnson state president of the Farmers Union Iowa division will speak in the afternoon and evening. Free movies in the evening. Karl Miller underwent an appendectomy at Postville hospital last Wednesday and is recovering satisfactorily.
Pleasant Valley and Illyria farm bureau groups held their August meeting last Thursday evening at the opera house with a fair sized crowd present. County Agent McElroy showed educational pictures before H. O. Talle of Decorah spoke on The Crisis of Democracy.
Elgin edged Sumner 2 to 1 in the season finale as Becker started a fourth inning rally with a hit and Zurbriggen drove in a run. Sumner scored in the ninth on three singles but Elgin held on with Henninger pitching a three-whitout game. The paper notes team weaknesses and a push for free baseball next year, plus local community notices and social details.
Kensington club members hosted a park picnic supper on Friday followed by bridge at Mrs. Lulu Schmid’s home. Guests included Mrs. L. S. Brubeck Mrs. Georgia Elkema Mrs. F. R. Berg and Hazel Gehring. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Gehring for high score Mrs. T. W. Dean for low score and Mrs. Nelle Schori as traveling prize. Mrs. Brubeck received the guest prize.
The Marion Dorcas Society staged an antique display on Saturday, Aug. 13, featuring Rev. S. J. Strandford's collection. Items included a 1640 Norway Ecclesiastical Law book, Gulberg’s first edition Psalmebog, a 1795 Peder Dass Gospels set to song, and an immigrant’s chest with a secret money drawer. Prizes went to Oscar Lind, Mrs. Nels Loftsgard, and T. H. Olson for various exhibits. 28 exhibitors attended, with prizes and a 40-year-old hand organ played after the event.
The Elgin Canning Company began 1938 operations Monday and processed over 90 tons of early Golden Cross sweet corn. 71 loads arrived, keeping workers until 11 PM. rain halted work Tuesday, and it was unclear midweek if other varieties would be ready for Friday packing as inspectors reviewed fields.
The Fayette county fair begins Tuesday and runs four days and nights with livestock shows exhibits racing sports and platform attractions. Secretary Ed Bauder says changes have been made to ensure an outstanding fair and invites readers to see the attractions listed elsewhere and attend.
Entertain for Calif. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Green of So. Pasadena Calif. were guests of honor at a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klingman Friday evening. A six thirty dinner preceded a social evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Swartley Wa dena Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Herrling Wa dena Mr. and Mrs. Mel Kohler Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Masby Mr. and Mrs. Cc. O. Christ Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Falk Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Kiple Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wolf and Chas O'Neill.
About eighty people attended the eighth annual Northeast Iowa Press association picnic held in McGregor last Friday. President Fred Huebsch of McGregor arranged auto tours in the morning. A catfish dinner followed at a local restaurant. At two o clock the group traveled to Prairie du Chien by boat, toured Villa Louis, then returned to McGregor where the group dispersed.
The Republican Woman's club of Fayette county held an organization meeting at Mrs. Tille Hanson's home in Pleasant Valley on Tuesday afternoon. Key organizers Mrs. M. J. Channer of Belwein and Babe Smittle of Waucoma led planning with co-workers Mrs. Frank Greenley of Elgin. Attendees included Mrs. C. B. Schori, Mrs. Fred Kohler, Mrs. R. P. Strauch, and many others. refreshments followed.
Town officials led by Mayor Weibel Clerk Harrington and Councilmen Falk Kuster and Yenney traveled to Mason City for the annual Iowa League of Municipalities convention. They called the gathering very interesting and instructive and spoke on the value of good advertising as an investment.
Trial jurors for the September 1 term have been chosen from local districts. Names include Geo Durscher Elgin Libbie Kelley Wan dena Halver Paulson Ossian Henry Pape Theo Sampson Eldorado and Len Simek Clermont. They report at ten o clock a.m. on the 19th. Lois Lehman signs to teach fourth grade in Anamosa schools next year. McGregor board releases her from contract for higher salary. Mrs Donald Gilson and Lauretta and Darwin return from Decorah after a fishing trip with Mr Gilson driving home Monday.
A Sunday gathering at the Swen Swenson home marked birthdays of Mrs Roy Swenson Swen Swenson and Joan Swenson on the 12th 13th and 14th. Relatives and friends from Postville Volga City Monona Cedar Rapids and nearby areas attended including the Biglers Wettlesons Bilden and many others. A travel party led by E G Stoehr and Nelle Schori returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting here. Georgia Elkema stayed for a longer visit.
The fourteenth Lehman reunion drew 162 registered attendees at Elgin school grounds on August 14, the largest in fourteen years. Officers elected included President F E Lehman La Porte City and Vice Presidents J H Williams Fairbank G N Schori Elgin, with Mabel Rennison Elgin as Secretary-Treasurer and J W Lehman La Porte City as Historian. The event featured solos, a piano piece, a talk on The Family by Rev J J Braun, and a summary of 11 births and 2 deaths among descendants.
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