Death Corner Claims a Life in Postville Crash
Postville’s deadly southeastern corner fulfilled a long standing prediction when a car crashed into a pole late Monday night, killing Leo Wiltgen of West Union. Lawrence Hughbanks, also of West Union, was seriously injured with a fractured skull and hospitalized. Grant Daniels of West Union and Charley Kelsey of Eldorado escaped serious harm while returning from a dance with an orchestra. Daniels had aided the Elgin band as drummer. Christ and Klingman had previously played with the group.
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Postville
Leo ‘Wiltgen
West Union
Lawrence Hughbanks
Grant Daniels
Charley Kelsey
Eldorado
n@ dance
Daniels
Elgin Band
Clio Christ
Louis Klingman
Butter Situation Shows Continued Light Production
The October national butter output is estimated at 120 million pounds, down 10.6 percent from a year earlier and over 15 percent below September this year. Reports from large creameries in November show output still below last year, while Iowa dairies face favorable feed-to-butterfat price balance and expect higher butter prices as demand rises.
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Iowa
Named Chairman of Planning Group Election in Fayette County
Homer Chapman was elected chair man and L D Hitch secretary of the newly appointed agricultural planning committee in Fayette County at a meeting held at the State Bank of Fayette on Saturday December 21. The committee will coordinate with Iowa State College and the federal government to plan county programs aligning with National Agricultural policy and assess winter effects of soil conservation on 1936 crop production under normal weather.
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Homer Chapman
L. D. Hitch
Fayette County
State Bank of
Santa’s brief Elgin Christmas gathering ends as crowd disperses
Eager hands welcomed Santa at the Community Christmas tree in Elgin’s park on Saturday. Candy and nut sacks were quickly handed out, with timid attendees left disappointed. Cold weather halted a planned music program, and crowds dispersed before supplies could be restocked.
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Santa Claus
Elgin's Park
Postal rules curb creamery check stubs distribution
Creameries in town protest a federal ruling that only the postal department or regular firm employees may distribute information bearing checks. Haulers can deliver checks but not stubs, and patrons cannot take stubs away. Creameries plan to lobby Congress next session to modify the rule.
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Postal Department
Sudden Death of Young Physician Nicklaus Rennison
A telegram from Elgin announced the sudden death of Dr. Nicklaus Rennison early Thursday after a heart attack overnight. He served as camp physician at Camp Sturgeons River near Waucedah Michigan for the past year. His body was brought home by train Saturday night, accompanied by Lieutenant Newman from the camp.
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Elgin
Nicklaus Rennison
Camp Sturgeons River
Waucedah
Michigan
Lieut
Newman
A White Christmas Snow Blankets Area After Storm
A winter snowfall last Saturday began a season of chances for a white Christmas. A five inch snow cover remained Sunday with a high wind but roads stayed passable. State highway crews responded swiftly with snow plows to clear streets.
Ten 4 H Club Members To Short Course
Ten 4 H Club members will go to Ames Thursday December 26 for the boys short course and state convention to be held December 26 27 and 28. The boys will learn judging in horses cattle dairy cattle sheep and hogs and work in grain identification and judging. Gertrude Grether Churdan Lee Grether Orange City and Ruth Vandee Waa McGregor arrived Friday night and are holidaying at the Hans Grether home. Van de Waa leaves Thursday for Orange City to spend the rest of the holidays. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Swartley of Iowa City arrived Saturday and are visiting at the Hans Grether home over the holidays. Erma Grether came home with them after visiting a week in Iowa City.
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Wiliam Weibel
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Joseph Hanson
Iowa State College
Ames
Santa Claus
Gertrude Grether
Churdan
Lee Grether
Orange City
Ruth van Dee Waa
McGregor
Hans Grether
Miss van Dee Waa
Lloyd Swartley
Divisional Aid Meetings Hold Four Christmas Gatherings
The Meth odist Ladies Aid Society divisions met last Thursday with hosts Mrs. R. P. Strauch Mrs. W. C. Falk Mrs. Ethel Kohler and Mrs. F. W. Hughes Nine members and two guests attended the third division gathering while others included Mrs. C J Olson Mrs. S K Langedale Mrs. L B Hutchinson and Colleen Roberts Dickie and Colleen Roberts gave recitations and gifts were exchanged at each event, with refreshments served.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
R. P. Strauch
C. J. Olson
S. K.langedale
Hutchinson
Jie
Colleen Roberts
Theresa Snyder
Dickie
W. C. Falk
Ray DeSart
Ethel Kohler
Elmer Hoag
Walter Rothlisberger
Missouri Judge Rules Against Wagner Act
Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis in Kansas City Missouri ruled the Wagner labor disputes act unconstitutional. He granted Aurora firm a temporary injunction against an N L R B complaint alleging violations of the act.
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Merrill E. Otis
Kansas City
Otis
Aurora, Mo
National Labor R Relations Board
Improve cellar with bright whitewash to deter bugs
The item suggests whitewashing the cellar ceiling and walls to brighten the space and reduce pests. It also notes weekend visitors Mrs. Everett Wiethorn and her son from West Union staying with Mrs. Anna Schupbach while Schupbach was in Chicago. Further, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krueger hosted dinner with Abel Habeger and Edward Shelton. Read the Echo ads for bargains.
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Everett Wiethorn
West Union
Anna Schupbach
Miscellaneous Shower Honoring Bride-to-Be Josephine DeSart
Mrs. R W Muehlenthaler hosted a shower for twenty five ladies at her home on Monday night honoring her niece Josephine DeSart who will wed soon. A kitchen quiz and other games entertained guests. Gifts for the bride were opened and many useful home items were received. Refreshments followed at a late hour. The guest list included Mrs. Chas Foler Mae Bopp C B Schori Nelle Schori Ray DeSart Tille Hanson F D Welch and many others.
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R. W. Muehlenthaler
Josephine DeSart
J. J. Snyder
Chas. Feller
Mae Bopp
C. B. Schori
Nelle Schori
Ray DeSart
Tille Hanson
F. D. Welch
Leo Schori
Ethel Kohler
Louis Klingman
G. J. Mosby
G. 0. Christ
Myrlin Feller
Mabel Frieden
Gertrude Grether
Geraldine Schori
Bernita Bopp
Lorraine Carpenter
Betty Kohles
Dorothy Olson
Kathryn Strauch
Edna Hunshberger
Lucille Berndt
Christmas Carolers Sing Monday Eve at Elgin Church
Members of the Elgin Baptist church choir with extra volunteers sang door to door Monday evening bringing happiness to about twenty five homes. The near thirty five singers visited shut ins and homes with ill family members before gathering at the parsonage for a hot lunch.
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Elgin Baptist Church Choir
Torkelson Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Friends
Ivan Torkelson marked his sixth birthday by hosting six friends at home. Afternoon games entertained guests Sylvan, Ione s and Amy Lou Torkelson, Ben Schori, Clifton Kohler and Bobby Chapman, followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Torkelson.
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Ivan Torkelson
Kind Words for Local Shop Highlights Customer Praise
A grateful patron sent a 19.40 check and high praise for work completed by the small local shop. The letter commends the quality and neatness of the finished product and offers congratulations on the shop's high standard of workmanship.
Cold Weather Car Start Tips From A Mechanical Expert
A mechanical expert offers steps for quick cold starts. Pull the choke rod before turning on the ignition or engaging the starter. Advance the throttle slightly, then operate the starter. After two or three engine revolutions flip the ignition on for a quick start. Keep the clutch pedal low until the engine starts and turn off lights to save power.
Family Christmas Party at Torkelson Home
The Torkelsen family held their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Ole Torkelson’s home on Sunday evening. After dinner they gathered by the decorated tree to exchange gifts and visit with relatives including Herman Scholen, C. O. Torkelson, Oscar Torkelson, Carl Torkelson, Philman Larson, George Landsgard, Elmer Benson, Oliver Torkelson, William Torkelson, Otto and Tom Torkelson, Donis and Beverly Sutter, Rosa Jacobs, and R. Ness.
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Torkelsen
Ole Torkels
Pagent
Herman Scholen
Busy Elgin Post Office Faces Heavier Holiday Mail
The Elgin post office ran twelve hours daily for a week with heavy inbound and outbound mails. Officials note Christmas card and package volume surpasses recent years, challenging earlier beliefs that card sales were dying out, signaling improved business conditions.
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Elgin Post Office
Sign Your Name Or We Won’t Print It This Week
A handful of unsigned letters were discarded not for content but due to a policy requiring signatures. The paper notes it will not publish names, but insists on knowing the source.
Early Fire Alarm at Elgin Home
Elgin fire department responded early Tuesday to a chimney fire at Adella Chapman’s home. Firefighters reported no damage.
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Elgin
Adella Chapman
Bank check returns prompt Merrier buys this time
A Mason City report states Mrs Jane Harrington fell recently and is hospitalized at Mercy hospital The Iowa liquor control commission announced a Christmas volume far ahead of 1084 in a Saturday release
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Mason City
Jane Harrington
Mercy Hospital
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Iowa City Visitors Return to Berndt Home Ties
Irma Berndt and Albert Magenfrau Jr. of Iowa City visited J. F. Berndt’s home here Friday night. J. F. Berndt returned to Iowa City Monday morning, leaving Irma to spend two weeks with her parents. Martha Berg of Evanston will remain with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Oluf Berg east of El Bin after coming home Saturday night.
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Irma Berndt
Albert Magenfrau, Jr
Iowa City
Irma
Martha Berg
Evanston
Oluf Berg
el- bin
Boleyn Plans Two Story Addition to West Elgin Store
A. Boleyn has prepared plans for a two story 26 by 22 foot addition to his West Elgin store. Construction may start after January 1 depending on weather. The ground floor will house a meat market and grocery, the upper floor storage. The expanded space will consolidate stock from the north building four doors away and allow the old store to become a residence after relocation. The project marks Elgin’s first improvement of 1980 and will alter the business area noticeably.
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A. Boleyn
West Elgin
Elgin
Christmas Business Good in Elgin and Surrounding Areas
Christmas trade held steady with rising sales across Elgin and nearby towns. Shoppers delayed until the week before the holiday, then settled on purchases at local home stores. Merchants now plan invoicing, stock cleanup, and next year's business.
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Elgin
Tieisharite
Feeding School Sessions for Dairymen in Iowa County
Dairymen in Iowa are invited to three feeding schools in January led by Floyd Arnold of Iowa State College. Sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on January 3 at Legion Hall Fayette, January 9 at Assembly Room West Union, and January 10 in Oelwein at an announced location. Topics include feeding and management of hairy cows. all interested are welcome.
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Floyd Arnold
Dairyman
Iowa State College
Legion Hall
Fayette
West Union
Oelwein
Town Cleared of Bovine Tuberculosis Under New State List
On December 1 the state was placed on the modified accredited list for reduced cattle tuberculosis. The designation means the disease rate in cattle within Areas falls below 0.5 percent. Sale bills at the Eeho office.
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Eeho
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