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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1954
Page
8
Pius Lakota, a three year old child, was admitted to the hospital following an unspecified incident involving an undetermined man. Authorities are withholding details as the investigation continues.
The Alyria Hlyria Community Church announces Sunday school at 10 15 a m and worship at 11 15 a m with a Christmas offering during the service for a worthy cause. A long list of weekend visits, dinners, and birthday celebrations follows among local families including Dennler Christen Yearous Yearous and various households, plus church members and friends attending, hosting, or quilting activities.
Mrs Frank Christen spent last Wednesday in the Thos Pollock home. Orlando Lofta gard visited Sunday with John Bulikot er. Will Bergan joined them in the evening. Archie Howard, Robert Hanson families and Jake Soltzberger of Marion were dinner guests Sunday in the Martin Hanson home. Mr and Mrs Wal ter Bulikoter called there in the afternoon.
Pam Clothier and Barbara Gibbs spent Monday night in the John Christen home. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hofer visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thoman Sunday. Mrs. Ernest Christen and Clara Muehlenthaler spent Wednesday evening in the Fred Burrow home. Miss Muehlenthaler remained for several days. Mrs. Orlin Mason and Mrs Jer ome Yearous spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Martha Chapman. Verne Krueger was a supper guest Wednesday in the John Christen home. Mr. and Mrs Ernest Christen, Lucy Christen and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Larson spent Friday evening in the Jerome Yearons home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frieden and the Mervin Hunsberger family were also there. Mr. and Mrs. John Dennier, Paul Larson and Alphie Reijerson drove to Shullsburg Sunday to visit Mrs. Dennier's folks and also with Christ Teutschman. He has been a patient at the general hospital at Madison for several months and was home for a few days. They found him much improved but he will have to return to the hospital for about three more months. Mr. and Mrs Geo Leuchtenmacher spent the weekend with the Jack Zurcher family at Martelle. Edwin Hanson was a dinner guest Sunday in the Orlin Mason household.
In Wadena the Community Club sponsors a free Christmas show on Saturday December 18 at 1 30 PM in the school gym with Santa Claus delivering treats after the program. On December 22 business men sponsor a drawing of eleven turkeys and twelve boxes of candy with a chicken throw afterward. Community notices include Mrs Roscoe Pritchard hosting the 500 club and several local families visiting or attending services, with church events on December 23 featuring a Christmas tree program and film.
Mrs. Fiossie Voshell entertained at two 500 tables Sunday evening to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Clyde Bond, continuing a social tradition in their circle.
Summary of auto statistics: over half a trillion miles traveled yearly by cars trucks trailers and buses. 54.7 million vehicle registrations expected. 40 percent fuel consumption by motor vehicles. 29 cents per dollar tax on auto sales. 7.3 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles. 31 million families own autos. 23 million dwellings receive fuel by motor truck. 8 million pupils travel by bus. 944 million Americans work in highway transport.
Chester Wells, among Union County's oldest residents, died recently in Creston just a few months short of his 98th birthday. He had lived in the area for many years and was respected as a longtime figure in the community.
Workmen digging a basement in LeMars unearthed a Gila monster, a venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States. The discovery drew caution as the reptile's bite can be dangerous. Local wildlife authorities were notified for safe handling.
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