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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
5
A Carnegie report cites a national teacher shortage, with 100000 unqualified or temporary certificates last year and rising. Rural areas face deeper gaps as teachers migrate to cities for better pay and conditions, prompting calls for higher salaries, streamlined training, and recruitment to raise teaching prestige.
The race for the 1947 Iowa House speakership centers on Rep. Andrew J. Nielsen and Rep. Albert Steinberg with Rep. G T Kuester Pend somewhere. Felton’s death opens the field and veterans groups press for reopening Schick hospital as a veterans hospital while the state delays action until January.
Word from Washington says Iowa Democrats favor Richard F. Mitchell of Fort Dodge to fill the late Claude R. Porter on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mitchell, an attorney and former Iowa Supreme Court justice, has recent railroads cases in court. He was Democratic candidate for governor in 1942. The Republican House caucus to pick the speaker and review prelegislative committee reports is set for January 11, two days before the 1947 legislature convenes.
A compact item notes housing issues facing a city agency with plans to continue coverage on page four. The brief hints at ongoing debates over funding, zoning, and development timelines affecting residents and local builders.
B. J. Baumgartner and W. F. Kohler have formed a partnership to operate the B. & K. Insurance Agency. They combine their separate businesses with Kohler spending about half time in the office. They hope it grows into a full time venture or more, with Kohler as secretary to Baumgartner.
Miss Louise Marie Baumgartner, daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Baumgartner, will wed Saturday evening December 28 at Elgin Baptist church. A Coe College graduate, she worked with Inter Ocean Reinsurance in Cedar Rapids and has served with the Red Cross at Percy Jones General Hospital in Battle Creek Michigan. Her fiancé, recently discharged from the army, is in business in Harvey Alabama where they will reside.
Robt Ralb and Lyle A Light have formed a partnership to handle International Harvester Co. farm machinery. The firm will go into effect on Dec 26 when stock is invoiced. They plan to secure office and storage space and build a new business building as materials become available.
A note from Mrs. A J Kroken of Marquette Mich reports Ernest Buetzberger died May 1 in Amery Wis at age 77. Burial was in Balsam Lake Wis. Survived by his widow who now resides with their children. The Buetzbergers were former Elgin residents living in the house now the Methodist parsonage.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Bruellmant of Ottosen announce the purchase of a 180 acre farm near Blue Earth Minnesota. They plan to move by March 1. Mrs Bruellman is formerly Esther Friederich.
Christmas and New Year fall on Wednesdays, the Echo will publish Tuesday. All correspondence and advertising copy must be furnished at least one day earlier than usual. Most advertising space in the next two weeks will be confined to Christmas and New Year messages. Calls to the Echo office will reserve space in order received.
Mrs Jerustia Peters born Brainard Feb 27 1856 remembers Brainard’s early days. She rides the first train to Brainard and notes her land was bought from government. Peters has seven living children and a total of 100 grandchildren including 32 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Her children include Chas Peters and Mrs Chloa Lyon Brainard Geo Overbeck Pearl Peters Glenfield Lew Martin Sutton Guy Peters Rosalia Washington and Mrs Geo Moats Monticello.
The Elgin Roller Rink operated by the young Torkelson brothers Otis Ivan and Dean will have its grand opening Saturday evening December 21 with skating from 8 to 11 oclock. Located on the second floor of the Elgin Food Locker the rink had its opening delayed for flooring but is now ready after a trial run last Saturday. Regular hours will be Saturday evenings for two weeks then Wednesday and Saturday evenings after the holidays with other skating nights to be announced.
American Legion hosts a benefit dance tonight with Skippy Anderson and his orchestra playing on the new Legion hall floor. Tickets available at the door if not prePurchased.
Funeral services for John M. Shaffer age 62 will be held this Thursday afternoon from his home at 1 30 and the Illyria church at 2 00 o clock Rev Ok Snyder former pastor here has been asked to officiate Shaffer died Tuesday morning at his home after several months illness He had seemed improved recently A complete life sketch will appear in next week s Echo
The Tabitha Society held its regular meeting at the Baptist church followed by a Christmas party and gift exchange last Thursday. The program featured carols, devotions, prayers, piano solos, poetry, and mixed vocal numbers performed by society members. Refreshments were served by committee members after the program.
The Elgin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star elected officers last Wednesday. Re elected: Betty Light Worthy Matron QB Schori Worthy Patron Lillian Yearous Assn. Matron Arthur Yearous Assn. Patron Bernice Falk Secretary Georgia Strauch Treasurer. New officers: Alice Gehring Conductress Genevieve Dunkle Assistant Conductress. Remaining officers to be appointed before January meeting.
The Lutheran ladies of Elgin met at Mrs. C. O. Torkelson’s home to organize a Ladies Aid Society. Plans were discussed and the next meeting set for Jan. 18 with M53 George Hanson to preside as officers are elected and a constitution adopted.
Mr and Mrs George Garner and Karen of Oelwein visited Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ley Steele.
The Methodist Sunday school will present their Christmas program on Tuesday evening December 24 at 7 30. All children and young people of the church will take part with recitations dialogues and songs. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Baptist Sunday school presents a Christmas program on Christmas Eve at 7 30 featuring songs readings and a living decorations segment. Performers include LaFonda Miller Ruth Ann Kohis Marian Probert Eloise Lantz Clarissa Miller Rachel Hackmann Kathleen Jacob Sharon Pinney Linda Hackmann and more in a sequence of prayers narrations and hymns culminating with Silent Night and a benediction by Rev P F Zosehke.
The general committee fundraising for a modern farm fire truck reports at least 80 farmers have signed up and more than $2000 subscribed. They urge others to send $25 per farm to finish the project with minimal expense.
Strings of colored lights and the large Christmas tree in the park add a festive note to Elgin's business district for the holiday season. The spruce tree growing in the park was dedicated last Saturday afternoon by the Study Club and Progress Club as a memorial to all who served their country during World War II. It is a beautiful tree and a fitting memorial for the many service men and women.
C J Mulford has shown marked progress over the past week while in New Hampton hospital where he has been a patient for some time. Word received Tuesday says he may be allowed to return home early next week.
Santa Claus visits Elgin Saturday afternoon December 21 at 2:00 PM at the park Christmas tree to greet children and hand out treats. The Elgin merchants sponsor a 3:00 PM Gift Party with cash gifts for registrants at Town Hall by 2:00 PM. Families may register to receive gifts. names of contributors noted in the Echo advertisement.
At the Decorah convention on December 7 the N B Iowa Buttermakers group planned an early directors meeting to hire a full time fieldman. The fieldman would visit farms to advise patrons on federal health rules as inspectors have closed nine creameries outside town for sediment and quality issues. Officers for the year were elected: Milt Wild as president, Frustual as vice president, Don Overbeck as secretary treasurer.
The Progress Club held its annual Christmas dinner and party Monday at Coffee Cup cafe at 6 30. Gifts and games followed, with music and a hostess lunch at Signe Hanson’s home. Assisting hostesses were Ethel Mae Thaman Norma Kimpston and Cleola Rosenow. Next meeting set for Jan 6 with Helen Muhlethaler.
Stockholders of the Illyria Pleasant Valley Telephone Co met at Elgin town hall on Saturday December 14 and elected officers. Robert Wilson is president Clarence Thoman vice president Archie Howard secretary treasurer Henry Holzer Clifton Powell Albert Dennler and L O Reierson directors.
The Maple Grove school invites all to a Christmas program this Friday night December 20 at 8 o'clock. Events include bingo a grab bag and a free lunch. Corrine Schafen is the teacher in charge. Go Opportunity uses the Want Ads you can't afford to miss them.
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