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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
5
The record shows the assembly unable to reach a clear majority, with the district described as broadly represented from all sections yet opinions remained indecisive. The fragmented text hints at a public deliberation where no firm conclusion emerged.
The Elgin congregation plans Christmas Day services in their new modern designed church with a 210 seat nave. The Sunday school program will be Sunday night. dedication is planned for early spring after finishing basement work.
The Tabitha Society held its annual Christmas party and gift exchange on Thursday afternoon at the church. The program included carols, devotions, a roll call, a talk on bells, poems, and a group gift exchange followed by lunch. The group concluded with singing Silent Night.
Mrs Bertina Gil dbertson remains ill at her home and is improving after surgery.
Iowa's college enrollments surge drawing state spotlight. University of Iowa, Iowa State College, and Iowa State Teachers show double digit gains, with total rise around 2,450 students. A former senator's survey suggests capacity limits at public colleges, while private four-year colleges could add over 4,000 liberal arts students. Also, direct tax form mailing boosts 1954 returns by 38,000 and tax intake to about 20.88 million. GOP criticizes appointment of Democrat Edward Fitzgerald to the Iowa employment security commission, prompting party frustration over patronage and party balance.
Rural electric cooperatives pledge opposition to any move by the next Iown legislature to tax REA separately. Privately owned utilities are assessed by the state tax commission, while IREA lines escape that assessment. The article notes General facilities of the RRA are also discussed.
Ten more turkey winners were announced last Saturday afternoon: Jake Friedrich Sr., Mrs. John Howard, John Seago, Bernard Loftsgard, Ernie Baumgartner, Orville Berg, Keith Kjosa, Lois Kerr, Robert Jacop, and Otto Mark. Next drawing is Friday afternoon December 24 with $200 in cash. A free movie and Santa Claus will be present with treats for children.
The Elgin Lutheran Sunday School presents a Christmas program titled O Worship the King on Sunday evening, December 26 at 8:00. Organist Nancy Larson leads, with a procession, choristers, solo numbers, and tableaux from primary to junior departments, culminating in a recessional.
Leon family of Reverend George S Snyder issued a mimeographed Christmas bulletin recounting events of the year. It highlights goats playing a key role with the elder’s goat producing three does this spring. It also lists church improvements costing 5500 dollars and a Florida vacation by the eastern states. George Jr, age 10, weighs 112 pounds and works as a bellhop in spare time. Senior underwent May surgery and lost six pounds, remaining near the same weight. Mrs Snyder retired from teaching but stays active in about a dozen civic welfare roles.
The Elgin Alumni teams for boys and girls will play Elgin High Tuesday evening December 28 starting at 7 00. It is a senior benefit. Weekend visitors at the Frieden home include Rudy Possehl and Mrs Clara Brabham of Elkader Mr and Mrs Sulia Lehman and Gail Kleppe.
The Illyria Community Sunday School presents a Christmas program Friday night December 24 at 8:00. It features songs such as Away in a Manger and O Holy Night, a Christmas story by Genevieve Christen, Sunbeams pageant, Sunbeams readers including Dennis ieye and Sharnel Rothlisberger, a Christmas quiz, and closing prayers by Paul Christen.
Captain J. D. Shaffer placed third in the Hawaiian AAU 5.1 mile race with a 30.50 after which he received a medal and trophy. He now trains for the 10 mile race on January 8 by running 50 to 80 miles weekly. Shaffer and Darwin Gilson attend the same Fort Shafter choir, meeting Sundays. Shaffer’s new address is 4s 0-2017767, 18285 AU, APO 958, care of P. M., San Francisco, Calif.
Robert Steele is promoted to staff assistant at Interstate Power Co reporting to the president. He assumes immediate duties including special assignments and routine work. Steele is a former Navy officer and currently commands the U S Navy Reserve in Dubuque. He is married to Lolita Blake of Clermont and the couple has three children.
Mr and Mrs Leo Schori and Janice with Mr and Mrs Leo Schori Jr and Sue joined by Mr and Mrs C B Schori and Ben Schori as guests for the 59th anniversary celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Schori on Saturday evening. Kenneth Schori called from Chicago to extend congratulations to his grandparents.
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. Walter Falb’s home on Tuesday December 14 for a Christmas party. Roll call was Christmas at Our Home. Mrs. Fred Muehlethaler received a card shower for her birthday. A revised club constitution was read and adopted. Mrs. Charles Gehring read The Magi. A collection was taken for the Florence Crittenden Home in Sioux City. Members recited the American Creed and Club Collect. A Christmas tree gift exchange followed with lunch served by Mrs. Walter Falk Mrs. Robert Grimes Mrs. Fred Muehlethaler and Mrs. C. B. Schori.
Iowa farms produced about 38.0 billion eggs in November, a record for the month, up 9 percent from October and above November 1953. Milk production neared 390 million pounds, just under November 1953 but 4 percent below the 1943–52 average. A higher output per cow offset fewer milk cows, with generally favorable production conditions.
Mr and Mrs Sheldon Boyle will spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and children in Oelwein.
The Methodist W. S. C. S. held their annual Christmas party at the church Thursday evening. Mrs. Robert D. Wilson chaired the event with scripture reading by Gladys Hanson and a prayer by Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth. Gladys Feller presented a musical film, Christmas Around the World, followed by a gift exchange. Lunch was served. about fifty people attended.
Christmas weekend to bring high death toll from speed and alcohol as top causes of highway fatalities. Projections predict 124 speed related deaths, 81 from alcohol, with 37 right of way failures, 26 yielding failures, and 23 due to fatigued or asleep drivers.
The Baptist Sunday School presents a Christmas Eve program at 7:45 featuring a long list of songs, readings, and performances by numerous participants led by Pastor John Vanderbeck. The event includes scripture, bolstered choir numbers, and a final benediction.
In Service TM Home for Christmas A 3/c Pat Minihan Scott A F B IL and Wm Minihan Astoria Oregon are spending their Christmas furloughs with their parents Mr and Mrs Martin Minihan George Howard Jr arrived home last Wednesday night from Camp Carson Colo to spend a 15 day furlough with his wife
Early indicators suggest a larger turkey crop for 1955 with farmers expanding flocks and improved hatchery output. Industry observers note rising demand and stable feed costs may support higher production into the year.
Paul Dean of Waukegan visits family in town after arriving Saturday for about two weeks. He marks 37 years with the American Can Co and plans retirement in about two years. Dean previously spent two weeks in San Lorenzo California. His daughter Mrs. Cliff Wilson and another daughter Mrs. W T Houghton live there.
Mailing lists for subscribers were overhauled last weekend with corrections on expiration dates for payments prior to Saturday. Check the pink address label for month and year. dates before 12-54 indicate arrears. Subscription is $2.00 yearly in the trade area and $2.50 elsewhere.
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