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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
5
Fragmentary notes show social visits in West Union including Pear and Totinsor guests at Ms Alfred Nordhus home and a Sunday visit to the Dawson Clark household by Harold Popes iota Point with references to Mr and Mrs Dawson Clark.
Buyers at the Wadena Livestock Exchange on Friday August 14 posted strong prices across cattle and sheep. Feeder cattle ranged from 24 to 95 dollars, steers good to choice up to 3940, heifers good to choice between 22 and 32 dollars, while calves and butchers showed robust demand with bulls and various cattle categories also cited. Ossian market notes record high calves and steers with limited entries, listing prices around 96 dollars for some cattle and typical butcher and canner ranges in the lower tens to mid twenties.
The National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters and the National Automobile Insurance Association announced a safe driver plan to reduce private passenger car insurance costs. The policy ties premiums to driving records, aiming to reflect convictions and accidents in rates, while officials say it will safeguard lives and property. The Iowa board of regents weighs tuition hikes as costs of a four-year education rise, with resident undergraduate rates around 320 dollars at Iowa and Ames and slightly less at Cedar Falls. Projections suggest four-year costs could reach about 10,000 dollars, up from current estimates.
Ray W Beckman resigns as head of the conservation commission after 22 years of service citing several reasons. The 66 year old official steps down amid leadership changes following his retirement.
Lester Chase of Volga found a soil encrusted 45 star U S flag during remodeling of the Nor bert Neimeyer store at Eikader. The flag dates from 1096 to 1907 and Mr Chase plans to clean it before the laundromat opens.
Football equipment will be issued Monday August Mth in the rowing order. All students interested in coming out for football this fall are invited to check out equipment at this time.
Residents recount social visits in Elgin with Mrs. Norman Amundson and Eugene Thorson aiding Lois Larson's birthday at the La Verne Larson home. Attendees include Darrel Borcherding and Tim, Kay, Jean, Kay, and Tim plus the Butikofer and Harris families with Marjorie Greg Linda present.
Mr and Mrs W C Kolar relocate from Beil Aire Texas to 06 Cheyney Rd Springfield Penn The notice records a residential address change for the couple and their former location.
A brief social item recalls Joseph Bullivan and Fr Cooney celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with about 100 friends gathered from Forrest City Sumner Dyersville Hopkinton and nearby areas in a union ceremony.
Margaret Ann Sowers of Ban croft recently suffered a broken nose in an odd fall during a dive from a high ledge. Local report notes the mishap occurred as she attempted a routine stunt.
James A. Cook son of Mr and Mrs Merlin A Cook Elkader was initiated into Phi Delta Kappa an international professional fraternity for men in education Formal initiation occurred Monday evening July 20 by Epsilon Chapter of SUI at Hotel Jefferson in Town City The fraternity pursues free public education through research service and leadership aims
Edward L. Schmid, 55, Indianola, died at University Hospitals Iowa City Monday noon August 17 after four weeks hospitalization. The Muehlmeister ambulance carried his body to Elgin. Funeral service set for Thursday afternoon at St. Paul’s Methodist Church at two.
A family dinner gathering included relatives from Cedar Rapids and Arlington among the attendees. Names mentioned include Duane Gray, Bert Nelson, Robert Van Deele, Marvin Strand, Will Gable, and Beatrice Gardner. The text records a social event with no notable actions or outcomes.
Rothlisberger to headline at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 28 to September 6. The national livestock show aims to be the largest in fair history with about 16 000 cattle hogs sheep and horses entered in competition.
An all star team from the Midget League travels to West Union to face the American League all stars at the Pair. The game pits leading young players from Elgin and surrounding areas in a regional showcase event.
Mr and Mrs Harry Miller of West Union announce the engagement of their daughter June Lee to Merle Norman Anderson son of Mrs Melvin Anderson and the late Melvin Anderson Elgin The couple plans a future wedding Miss Miller is a West Union High School graduate and former employee at the Robert Kompel home in West Union Mr Anderson attended rural schools and works in farming The wedding date is Bootenbox 20.
The Wenger family reunion gathered Sunday at the West Union fair grounds on August 16 with attendees including Milton and Mrs. Morgan of Owasso Michigan, Tom Siamis, Ida Peters, Cedar Rapids crew, several Wenger relatives, and extended members from Waverly Clermont Straw berry Point and nearby towns. The wide list of attendees spanned many first names and family connections, reflecting a large family gathering.
Mrs Eliz Dummermuth will close this summer session of reading classes in her converted basement. Ten pupils, up to fifth grade, completed eight weeks focusing on oral reading through phonetics and word analysis. Each student wrote one book report weekly, with a swimming party and woods hike adding recreation. Parents and pupils praised the effort as she prepares to teach again in the Valley Community School District this fall.
Valley Community School District starts Monday August 31 with full day sessions. Labor Day is a holiday. Teachers’ meetings are August 27 and 28 at Valley High. Lunch prices rise modestly with advance ticket discounts. Freshman orientation is August 25. Bus routes unchanged. Staff updates include Linus Putz returning to junior high literature.
Lyle D. Meisner son of Harold Meisner graduated from the Reisch American School of Auctioneering at Mason City last Saturday. The class included 158 students from 34 states and Canadian provinces.
The Elgin Women’s Missionary Federation will meet at the Lutheran Church Friday August 21 at 8 00 p m instead of Thursday evening.
Winning numbers listed for multiple draws on August 15 and August 16. At 8 00 pm numbers 1097 1122 239 918 1564 1277 1446 1637 1480 504. At 9 00 pm numbers 2575 679 1604 1048 708 1207 1121 1471. Winner on Saturday August 16 was Harry Gilson.
The Elgin Canning Co has operated at full tilt since noon opening day with over 216 loads passed the scales. Last week three days yielded 460 tons of corn processed. All early fields are yellow corn and five pickers are now available to gauge deliveries at the factory by capacity. In past days hand picking made daily volumes unpredictable.
Mr and Mrs Earl C Spjut announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Beverly Jean to Donald Wullner son of Mr and Mrs Otto Wullner both of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony is set for October 4 at First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Mia Spjut a senior in St Cyrke s hospital school of professional nursing. Mr Wullner is employed by Allit-Chalmers Mtg Co Cedar Rapids. The Wullners formerly resided in Elgin.
Dean Torkelson will receive his Masters Degree in Music on August 20 at the State College in Greeley, Colorado. He serves as band and chorus director at the high school in Rake, Iowa and directs the choir at the Lutheran Church.
Eye Darrell Blasnitz, a Jefferson volunteer fireman, suffered an eye injury during a fire department drill when a pressurized water stream struck his eye, rupturing a blood vessel.
Mr and Mrs Ted Reusser and Mrs Barney Kengla with the Reusser clan from Tucson spent a week visiting in Tofield Heck and Earl Kiple homes. A family picnic was held at Prairie du Chien on Sunday August 16 with several families attending including Swanson Eaton Heck and Reusser clans. An outing on the Mississippi in Dr Kenneth Heck’s speedboat marked the event, which also celebrated Mia Tofield Heck’s birthday before the Arizonans returned home to Denver and Dallas.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Staake Jr announce daughter Linda Kay born August 12 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union first granddaughter in the family. Mr and Mrs Leo Gage Hazelton announce daughter Lori Lynn born August 16 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces. Mrs Gage is formerly Uldine Frieden.
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