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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
8
A jumble of holiday visits and greetings details several residents traveling to family homes in New Martinsville and Cedar Falls, with busier social rounds including slumber parties, supper guests, and theater outings. Also noted are Christmas plant displays, garden seeds, and food items for winter feeders.
The Methodist Church announces worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7:20 p.m. A special offering for World Service will be collected during the service led by Minister E G Steinman.
St Olaf Lutheran Churches announce services at Strandjord and Norway locations with December 21 and 26 schedules, including Communion and Christmas tree events. Marion Brotherhood meets December 22, and church programs continue December 28 with additional services and invitations to all.
Elgin Baptist Church program details include a Dec 18 Christmas Dardling at 7:00 p.m. and Dec 21 morning worship at 10:00 a.m. with Christmas plans, a Sunday showl, and a noon dinner for Sunday school workers. Pastor Arthur Ittermann invites questions on prophecy starting Jan 11. Local notices report visitors, family gatherings, and birthday thanks from Mrs. Marie Dennler.
A nine pound son, Gary Lee, was born to Mr and Mrs Gordon Landswerk of Cresco on Sunday November 30 with the mother in hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Medberry cared for the daughter Karen and Mrs Medberry later took her home. A daughter Lenna Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Heins of West Union on Sunday December 14 at Postville hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces.
Mrs Russell Wenger is back home from Postville hospital. She is improving slowly and will remain in bed for a week.
Former Monticello resident Lee Warner was hospitalized in California after a metal survey stake he carried touched a 22,000 volt power line. He sustained critical injuries in the incident.
An ambulance crew worked for ten hours last week near Winterset to reach patient William Price who was isolated by the snowstorm. He is now recovering in the Winterset hospital. Other local social notes include visiting relatives and birthday celebrations at several households, with multiple families hosting and attending events in the area.
A survey of 366 farm real estate brokers across Iowa shows the average price per acre fell to 209 dollars by November 1 this year, down from 212 dollars at the same point last year. The brief note also recalls J Edgar Hoover becoming FBI director in 1924.
Local servicemen report new enlistments and Korea duty as families celebrate arrivals and expect discharge. Clarence Ruckdaschel, in training at Parks Air Force Base, and Cpl. Friederich serving with the 2nd Infantry in Korea receive badges and ribbons. Irvin Nyborg plans a New Year return home after 23 months overseas. Buddies from Postville, Bremerton, Camp Lejeune, and San Diego share Christmas furloughs and home visits, while others prepare for discharge after Korea service.
Storage should be kept at 33 to 40 degrees for fruits and vegetables. Adding whole oats to a finely ground mash may reduce poultry cannibalism. Proper air circulation through piled lumber is essential for good seasoning and drying.
Rev. William Goetz of Tripoli was driving when a loose rear dual wheel detached from an approaching truck and struck his car head-on, causing $250 in damage. The incident halted traffic briefly as aid arrived and authorities logged the encounter.
Kenneth Wells of LeMars experienced a dangerous incident when his brakes failed while pulling into a parking space. His car jumped the curb and crashed through a plate glass window, a shocking moment reported last week. the incident highlighted vehicle control concerns amid icy conditions.
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