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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1954
Page
5
In Decorah a remarkable 82 year old cyclist named William Brackin impressed locals by pedaling into town and down the highway on a sunny November day. He rides with the ease of a younger rider, remains observant of traffic, and has become a familiar figure around downtown and the surrounding countryside.
Marion congregation honored Dr. S. J. Strandford for 25 years of service with a morning worship, noon dinner, and an afternoon program featuring hymns, a reading, poems, greetings from clergy, and a gift of money, followed by a reception in the church parlors.
Mr and Mrs Fred Federer announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia King of Hawk Eye to Randolph Reierson of Elgin. The wedding is set for January 2 1955 at Hawkeye Methodist Church.
Leonard Moore was plowing at the Clavus Larson farm on Tuesday when his tractor rolled about 19 times down a hill. He was tossed free after several tumbles and sustained bruises and a sore chest for days but no serious injuries were reported.
Twenty three cars of a Milwaukee Road meat train derailed four miles east of Postville Sunday. Six cars carried live hogs and the others refrigerated meat bound for Chicago. Two wrecking crews worked to clear wreckage while the cause remained undetermined. USDA expects fewer chickens will be raised for flock replacements next year.
Leo Elthon of Fertile took the oath as governor after Gov. Beardsley’s death. A 20 year Iowa Senate veteran, he was elected lieutenant governor in 1952 and reelected last year. He presided as Senate president in 1953 and considered a 1953 GOP governor bid but did not run. He plans to resume duties January 13 under Gov. elect Leo Hoegh arrival. Also notes candidates for Iowa House speakership and Hoegh’s push to lower voting age to 18, with Eisenhower and Democratic platform backing.
The Iowa National Guard has built up ground forces to around 6,000 troops and about 1,000 in the air guard, placing the state high nationally for personnel. Maj. Gen. Fred C. Tandy notes steady gains with no recent net losses. There are 82 guard units and 11 air units in Des Moines and Sioux City. Sioux City’s Jack Miller, a Republican representative, proposes legalized pari mutuel betting on horse races to raise non tax funds, though he cautions against specifics.
The paper lists turkey winners from the November 20 drawing and again on Saturday November 27. Names include Carroll Klingman Jr Otto Gisleson M J Blockhus Walter Lantz and several others with multiple winners marked by yes. The extended list features Mrs Louise Pfister Mrs DeVere Halverson Martha Schaer D C Dean Selma Greenley J V Schneider Herman Helmers Genevieve Christen Ernie Baumgartner Marvin Hong Mrs Walter Lantz and others.
A D Finch Fayette County engineer receives a native walnut plaque shaped like Iowa outlining the state for 25 years of service. The award is presented at the County Engineers conference at Iowa State College Ames December 2 1954 with 29 honorees statewide.
President Eisenhower asks communities to pledge an accident free day on December 15. Citizens are urged to drive like responsible adults, be alert to pedestrians and other drivers, and make careful choices for the good of all.
Prices at the Gilson-Wenger sale last week topped with a springing Holstein heifer at 182.50 and a Guernsey cow at 180.00 as cattle sold well. A 52 model Massey-Harris tractor fetched 1,200 while most machinery sold at good prices. Feeder pigs at 14.00, hens 4 20, hay per bale, straw 0.50, oats 0.92 and corn 1.20. Mr. Gilson left farming and 8 now works for Clermont Co-operative.
The regular meeting of the Elgin Chapter Eastern Stars will be held in December for the election of officers. The serving committee includes Mrs. R. Grimes, Mrs. LeRoy Rothlisberger, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori.
December 15, 1948 S D Day urges all motorists and pedestrians to observe safety rules for traffic. President Eisenhower asks citizens to reduce accidents during a 24 hour period. Governors county officials and mayors back S D Day championed by the President's Action Committee for Highway Safety.
Mr and Mrs Clell Baker of Franklin Park Illinois were in an auto collision near Elkader on Wednesday afternoon en route to the Straud home for Thanksgiving. Mrs Baker was hospitalized at Postville until Sunday morning when she returned home. The Bakers cars were wrecked and the Edgar Emory family of Franklin Park came Saturday to take them home. Mrs Ida Casper, staying at the Straud home for several months, did not return home with them and will remain several weeks.
Farmers can beat the rush by sending their samples before mid December to ensure timely analysis.
Desiring to renew or apply for a driver’s license, readers should note the West Union office will close on Christmas and New Year. Open dates include December 4, 11, and 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. applicants may renew 30 days or slightly more before expiration. No exams after 11:80. Postville office opens the third Monday monthly. Elkader offers Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. no exams after 4:00 p.m.
The Elgin Fish and Wildlife Association met at the Elgin school building on Monday evening November 22. Members decided to sponsor an oyster supper on Wednesday evening December 8 at the Legion Hall in Elgin. All members and interested people are invited.
Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler the seal committee chair reported Tuesday that 87 letters were returned with $101.05 collected from 207 seals sent. There are 110 letters still awaiting response. she requests an early reply to finalize the report.
The American Legion Auxili ary plans a family Christmas party in the Legion room on December 9 with a program and a 50 cent gift exchange. A committee met at Mrs. Martin Minihan’s home to prepare Christmas stockings for the children’s home at Woodward. Present were Mrs. Orrin Mason, George Leuchtenmacher, Orvin Thompson, Jacob Schneider, Ed Wenger, and guest Mrs. Frank Christen.
In Monday’s school bond election the C E school district sought 525000 dollars for a central high school building site and equipment. Final unofficial tallies show 82 yes 516 no nation wide with 60 percent plus four votes. At Elgin 859 voters produced 12 spoiled ballots 558 yes 289 no. Clermont saw 459 voters 7 spoiled ballots 224 yes 227 no. Official totals to be verified at the next board meeting. Echo notes endorsements and support reactions.
Postmaster H. M. McMillan urges early mailing for Christmas deliveries. Use strong boxes with cushioning, inscribe openable for inspection on parcels, insure or register valuable items, and send perishable mail by Special Delivery or Air Mail. Separate Local from Out of Town greetings to aid distant mail in today's dispatch.
Mr and Mrs W C Follett announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn to Edward J Waters son of Mr and Mrs Androse Waters of Postville The bride to be is a Clermont High School graduate and completed two years at Iowa State Teachers College The groom is a Postville High School graduate and recent Naval veteran Both employed in Des Moines
The W S C S will meet Thursday December 2 at the church. Hostesses are Mrs Leo Schori Mrs Albert Schori Robert D Wilson and Ray DeSart. Program leaders are Mrs R A Crider and Mrs N Capper.
The Rev and Mrs E G Stein man entertained the Oelwein sub district ministers and their wives from the Dubuque district on Monday. Twenty seven attended dinner at the parsonage and the program and business session were held at the church.
Frank Dempster from Arlington EB W Maurer of Fayette William Weibte of Greene Eugene Lewis of Cresco and Otis Rothlisberger left Saturday night for Chicago to attend the International Livestock Exposition. Robert and Junior Kerr left last Wednesday morning as the latter has two steers entered in the junior show.
On November 22 Wahonka Camp Fire trail seekers and wood gatherers gathered at Ruby Shaffer home. They finished painting and played games.
Harold George Hanson of Elgin has received a certificate of merit and junior membership in the Holstein Friesian Association of America for Holstein calf club work during the past year. The award was recommended by the state supervisor of agricultural education, and he gains all privileges except voting until age 21.
The first social security tax payments for self employed farmers will be due in 1956. This landmark levy marks the start of self employed workers contributing to the social security system, affecting farm income and future benefits.
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