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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1955
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions December 15 1953 fatalities and projects repeating on the fifteenth day monthly. It includes scattered phrases about a 5 D Day and a 8 D Day and a safety commission meeting. No coherent event or names are readable.
A cautionary piece contrasts the urge to pass and gain position with safe driving. It compares two cars on a 300 mile trip, showing the fast driver saved minutes but used more fuel and risk, while the slower car took longer but saved resources. The message urges leaving out unholy haste to enjoy a longer, calmer life on the road.
Thief broke into Elgin school last Wednesday night stealing about eight or nine dollars from the principal's office. Entry was gained by breaking a glass door and unlatching it. Investigators, including Fayette and Clayton county sheriffs, pursue leads. Elgin and Volga schools also burglarized on the same night with identical methods. Coggen school hit the same night, likely unrelated.
The Elgin Auxiliary plans a Thursday gathering in Legion rooms on February 10 hosted by Mrs Elmer Meyer Reuben Schuphach and George Boyle with the usual social and business agenda.
A two‑view study probes immediate and long‑range changes to Iowa tax policy. A four‑member Republican study group, led by Beno Alan Vest, Tom Frey, and Frank Thompson, weighs quick reforms and long term shifts within 18 months. The governor’s highway nominees face Senate scrutiny amid opposition to replacing Republicans with Democrats.
Charles Knickerbocker of Fairfax is named district grain and bin supervisor for the Iowa ASC with seven others to follow. Rumors say Estherville Republican Max Soeth may get the ASC post as vacancy persists. A Korea soldiers bonus bill seeks $35 million with a $500 maximum per veteran, backed by the American Legion and awaiting approval from both houses and the governor.
Notice that banks will be closed on February 12 and February 22 due to legal holidays. Banks named include Lituga’s Washington’s and Elgin State Bank El Wadena Office Elgin and Statt Farmers Savings Bank Cle.
On Race Relations Sunday February 13 the First Baptist church hosts a sacred concert by the Payne A M E church senior choir of Waterloo featuring tenor James E Tanner. The program at 8:00 p m presents Negro spirituals gospel songs and anthems with free will offering to support a new church building fund for the Waterloo congregation and youth activities.
Fayette County peace officers association met on Tuesday evening and voted to hold meetings every other month on the last Tuesday. About twenty attended. Atty. Chas. Antes recounted WWII civil service investigations and Co. Atty. Mark Buchheit spoke on justice court procedure. Next meeting will be the last Tuesday in April.
The Elgin Post American Legion schedules its annual dance for Friday evening February 18. Pete Dougherty's band will provide music above the Elgin lockers. Admission is set at tic per person with possible advance ticket sales.
Dale DeSart traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to attend the auto show and later joined the Chevrolet Motor Company banquet for parts managers at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Mrs. DeSart and Linda accompanied him to Oskaloosa and stayed at the Bob Dunham home. they plan to return home Wednesday evening.
Swen Swenson of Clermont died at Postville Hospital early Wednesday morning February 9 after several weeks as a patient. Funeral arrangements were pending at press time.
Highland and Elgin congregations vote to form a two congregation parish effective when Pastor Vance Knutsen leads the 10:00 a.m. service at Highland on Feb 20. Elgin keeps its Sunday worship and Sunday school schedule. Total parish membership reaches 374 with 240 from Elgin and 134 from Highland. Highland’s 1900 organized congregation joins Clermont cluster under Rev. Stanley B Knudsen, enabling regular worship offerings previously unavailable.
Norton Olesen 28 of Hawkeye area died Sunday. He was son of Mr and Mrs Edward C Olesen of Hawkeye. Funeral planned for Thursday at Hawkeye.
The Elgin Community Club will gather at the Legion hall Monday evening February 14 at 6 45. A dinner precedes the business session and all members are urged to attend.
Major Melvin D Olson, commanding officer of the Army Recruiting Service in Iowa, reports January enlistments surpassing Iowa's previous five years. A total of 431 Iowa youths joined the Army, including nine women in the Women's Army Corps. Among them 105 enlisted for the 10th Infantry Division bound for Germany this summer.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Wilke and Geneva of Postville visited Wednesday evening in the Raymond Erhardt home. Today a best buy a Want Ad.
Qualified voters in Pleasant Valley and Illyria Townships will caucus at 8:00 p.m. February 16, 1985, at Elgin City Hall to nominate one school director for a three year term to succeed Thomas Ogle. The nominee’s name will appear on the March 14, 1965 school election ballot. Gladys Hanson, Secy.
F. B. Calendar lists Union Eager Beavers 4-H at Leo Meyers eight p m Saturday February 12 and a women’s committee meeting February 14 at Farm Bureau Fayette with a noon picnic lunch. February 15 has a captains meeting at Farm Bureau at 1 30 p m February 16 features Jefferson Hustlers 4-H at E B Kunkle and February 17 offers a livestock breeding school at Farm Bureau and a 4 H training school by county extension staff. Fairfield and Putnam Farm Bureau meet at Arlington school February 17 at 8 p m with a Putnam township minstrel show open to all.
Mrs Alfred Christiansen of Hazelton and Mrs Otis Torkelson with Susan and Jane were dinner guests at the Wallace McIntyre home in Hawkeye on Thursday and also called on Mrs Emma Marf during the visit.
Clayton county voters in the C E Consolidated School District may sign petitions for Fayette County Board of Education nominees and vote in the Fayette County election on March 14. They cannot vote in both Clayton and Fayette races. Attorney Charles Antes clarified the status after earlier confusion.
Two board seats will be filled this year with elections in Clermont township Grand Meadow area and Pleasant Valley Illyria townships. Terms of Cammie Peterson and Thomas Ogle expire this year. The district operates under an unwritten gentlemen’s agreement ensuring regional representation. Elections are scheduled for Monday March 14, coinciding with county board of education voting.
Frederick of Arlington was elected chairman of the Clayton County Soil Conservation District Commissioners at the February 2 Elkader meeting. He succeeds retiring chairman Fred C. Eggiman of Elkader, who has served since the district’s 1940 organization. Norman Amundson of Clermont was elected commissioner, and his first act was attending the 10th Annual Short Course for Soil Conservation District Commissioners at Ames January 26-28.
Five holders of federal liquor stamps in Oelwein faced raids as Iowa's attorney general signaled enforcement. Two stamp holders surrendered stamps recently and others may follow. The latest opinion allows private clubs to keep liquor if bottles bear the owner’s name and are stored in lockers. beer may be sold on site in a separate room.
The Tabitha Society will meet Thursday at the Baptist Church with devotions led by Mrs. Lester Trautmann. Music by Mrs. Alfred Baechler and a performance of "It's The Truth" by Mrs. Hugo Hackmann and Mrs. Abe Habeger. Bible quiz led by Edna Miller. Hostesses are Mrs. Grace Sim ek, Mrs. Kenton Krueger, Mrs. Emil Schneider and Mrs. Arbie Schroeder.
Circle Nora meets at Mrs. R. A. Crider home in the evening with Mrs. Donald Gilson aiding. Circle Rebecca assembles at Mrs. Ruby Benson home with Mrs. Bert Thoman assisting. Mrs. R. L. Grimes conducts worship and Mrs. R. P. Strauch reads the lesson. Marian Kirkestue and daughters Betty and Linda from Postville spent Saturday in the area.
A musical program was given at the Baptist church in Wake by thirteen members of the Edwin Krueger family. The lineup included group singing scripture and devotional pieces, various quartets and trios, vocal and instrumental solos. Participants included Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger and Carlton, Mr and Mrs Selmer Erickson, Beverly Oelberg, Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger and Tony, and Mr and Mrs Lyle Krueger with Mr and Mrs Kenton Krueger. A free will offering was taken with half to the Waukon church Missions and half to the CBY of the Elgin Baptist church Missions.
Lennox school superintendent tested road conditions by car last week and became stuck in a snowdrift. His incident drew national attention as radio stations across the United States covered the event and its implications for school bus travel.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Mulford departed Wednesday afternoon for Winthrop to visit Will Marshall. They plan to continue Thursday to Phoenix and stay several weeks with Mesa as their main location, expecting to be away for an extended period.
Circle Rachel will meet February 17 at the home of Edna Huns berger with Mrs. Jack Gehring assisting hostess. Mrs. John McMillan and Mrs. Wm. Dummermut h are in charge of the program.
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