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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
5
In June Joyce Brickgon county president will lead demonstrations and displays at the Mary men ee Sers. Club achievement day set for August 21 at the Legion hall public invited to view the exhibits and performances, with Sandra ones assisting.
Mr. and Mrs. James G Wilson observe their golden wedding anniversary on August 23 with an open house from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:30 to 9:00 PM at their home. They have a daughter Ruth who teaches at West High Waterloo, a son Charles at Fisher Laboratories in Washington DC, and grandson John. The couple, married August 26 1903 in West Union, have lived on the same farm. Mrs. Wilson’s mother, 94, will attend along with her sister Mrs. Ella Humphry and others from West Union.
Nationwide referendum across 47 states shows 358,981 voting for quotas and 53,001 against, about 87.1 percent in favor. The measure ensures continued high price supports with parity at 90 percent and penalties for exceeding acreage allotments, reflecting broad town producer support for quotas.
Mrs. Keda Etter returned home Saturday from Palmer Memorial hospital at Weet Union after an appendectomy. Roberta Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barker, had an appendectomy at Postville hospital Monday afternoon. Merle Clark had an appendectomy Friday at Postville hospital and is improving. Donald Releson is improving from his recent accident and will return home from Postville hospital later this week. A patient at Postville hospital Sunday and Monday is listed as Another Daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schori welcomed a daughter born Tuesday Aug 18 at Postville hospital weighing 6 lbs 1.5 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Legi Gellman are parents of a stillbirth born Wednesday Aug 19 at Postville hospital weighing 8 lbs.
Producers meeting in September will consider adding a half-cent per pound butterfat levy to the existing one-cent tax. The proposed addition would push yearly funds to over 1 million dollars, with most from May and June sales. The Iowa Dairy Association supports the plan, while the Iowa Dairy Industry Commission manages the current funds used for research and advertising. The plan aims to broaden promotions and find new uses and markets for dairy products. Also noted is slower than expected sales of colored oleomargarine since legalization, with butter sales near normal.
Road plans increasing the flow of money into the primary road fund with conditions delaying some contractors last spring authorize an additional 2,500,000 for this year. Edward Koch, chief engineer, says the 1959 reconstruction total will near 23,000,040 and that 1954 spending for new construction will reach about 30,000,000.
Rothlisberger & Son of Elgin announce ten Shorthorn entries for the Des Moines Iowa State Fair livestock show August 29 to September 7. Cash premiums exceed 125000 dollars as more than 7000 prize animals from about 200 states compete, making it the nation’s largest livestock event.
Relatives gathered at the El kader fairgrounds to honor Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Mark of Strawberry Point on their 25th wedding anniversary. A large picnic dinner followed with many families from Strawberry Point Mederville Clermont Postville Decorah West Union and Elxader in attendance.
The Elgin Lutheran church youth formed the Luther League after an organizational meeting at the parsonage. A constitution was adopted and officers were elected for terms through May 1954: Nancy Larson president Carl Lembke vice president Erna Baumgartner secretary Burnell Blockhus treasurer Janet Loftsgard pocket testament secretary Joyce Erickson social chairman. The group plans biweekly meetings and tasks are divided among devotion education service and recreation. The president handles devotion and education the vice president service projects and the social chair planning socials. Installation is planned at a regular Sunday worship service.
Batoffe club members Mrs John C Peck and Mrs Albert Schorl attended a pre nuptial shower for Audrey Hackett Monday at the Kenneth Meyer home in Calmar. Miss Hackett and Ren Seh or will be married Saturday August 22 in Calmar.
Dr and Mrs Harry Keiser of Chicago celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Edgewater Beach hotel on August 5 with close friends and relatives. Both graduates of Chicago University, they were married August 4, 1928. Mary Keiser, a nurse's aide, and Elgin residents were among those mentioned.
The Elgin Canning Company began this season’s pack last Wednesday with short runs before steady work on Friday and Saturday. Monday brought earnest harvest with considerable sweet corn, including a new yellow variety packed cream style in 303 cans. The firm plans 780 acres this year, slightly below normal due to the recent flood. the operation is in its 68th year as employee Fred Pinhey notes, tracing back to his father.
The notice sets August 24 as the official start for high school football practice, with at least three weeks of prep before the first game. Schools may play the opener if practice begins by August 26, with the first games on September 11.
Mrs N P Kerr of Lime Springs died Saturday August 15 at the home of the G H Falk family attended the funeral Wednesday. Echo Want Ads Pay Try One.
A miscellaneous shower was held in the basement of the Methodist church on Friday evening August 14 for Lauretta Gilson. Contests games and a mock wedding furnished the entertainment. Hostesses Mrs Bob Boyle Mrs Marvin Perry Mary F Brack in and Peggy Helns served lunch to about thirty five friends of her age group.
The thirteenth annual Iowa High School Athletic Association coaching school opened in Ames with 400 plus high school coaches enrolled. Held at Iowa State College Men's Gym August 17-20, the program featured football speaker Lynn Waldorf and basketball presenters Pete Newell and Chick Sutherland. Girls’ clinic leaders were L. E. Dailey and Ozzie Lane, with J. C. Timm leading baseball discussions. other participants included William Newell from Purdue.
Mr and Mrs Bert Butikofer and Mrs Paul G Butikofer and Timmy returned to Quincy 13 Saturday after visiting Elgin relatives and friends. Mrs Bertha Lehman accompanied them home for a visit. The Butikofers will move to Elgin about the first of September and will live on the Allen Schneider farm.
Randine Hanson and Carol Meyer earned a blue ribbon at Clayton county fair for the demonstration team. Red ribbon winners included the Marion Busy Bees represented by Carol Schupbach and Reva Friederich.
About 85 percent of eggs produced are grade A in the nest. Proper handling from nest to consumer preserves quality, with Echo advertisers representing the merchants who can serve you best.
The Clermont-Elgin Consolidated School opens Monday August 31 with a morning session for registration and assignments. Three Elgin buildings will house grades four to six and a band room, while Clermont hosts band and Vo-Ag. The plan adds vocational-age courses, driver training, industrial arts, and expanded offerings. Twelve bus routes serve over 400 students. Final opening date may shift to September 8 if delay persists.
The Fayette County Centennial Fair runs August 25 to 29 with bands from Arlington Elgin and Clermont performances each afternoon and evening Entry day Monday children admitted free Tuesday centennial parade Wednesday and Thursday host games races dances fireworks and platform attractions Friday features Art Swenson thrillcade Saturday Steele's frontier days Officials led by Ed Bauder say the event will be the best yet inviting all to attend.
The Social Hour Club met at Marjorie Reed's home on August 5 with 19 members present and a guest, Mrs. W. J. Leighty of Berkeley. Members named a state and its flower, an auction was voted for next meeting, readings by Hilda Little and Irene Bennett noted flower arrangement and Grandme's Picture Window, a take‑away bingo awarded a white elephant gift, and Evina Reierson won the door prize. Hazel Grover will entertain in September.
A miscel laneous shower at the Methodist church Tuesday evening honored bride-elect Lauretta Gilson. After a vocal solo by Mrs. E G Steinman and a reading by Mrs. C B Schori, contests were held with winners Mrs. George Vaughn Mrs. Milo Olson and Mrs. Lawrence Knudtson.
Mr and Mrs Arthur T Donson of Elkader announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Arlene Rose to Orrin J Moran of Rushford Minnesota. The wedding is set for 11 00 am September 1 at St Josephs church Elkader.
Record shows the critical period for hay stored with high moisture occurs about weeks after it goes into the mow, with fires starting from spontaneous combustion in stored hay.
The Vo Ag department advisory council met Aug 14 to plan an adult evening agriculture school. A 10 session program covers soil types soil fertilizer relations and soil conservation. First class at 8:00 p.m. Sept 16 with weekly meetings through Nov 18. Initial five sessions in Clerpont Ag building and five in Elgin. Attendees included Abe Habeger Clair Smale Roy Swenson Harold Orth Herbert Ash Walter Follett Hilder Gilbertson Thos Ogle James Henderson. Merlin Cook absent. Supt M H Moore attended as guest. Contact any council member or Ross James for enrollment.
Work finished disassembling the Elgin Lutheran church and moving lumber to Decorah area. Volunteers and friends from the Elgin congregation did the labor. Lumber to be used in construction of church property near Decorah.
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