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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
5
A flawed draft outlines a World Food Council backed by FAO and International bodies to stabilize prices and expand aid. It envisions financing grain relief via IMF grants or favorable terms, long term farm development, and universal nutrition, amid U.S. and global negotiations and a push to win congressional approval.
Governor Blue submits worksheets for a 1947 49 budget totaling 43 656 143 per year for state sub divisions. Legislators consider restoring cuts and anticipate 55 702 372 per year, with social welfare and education boards among the hardest hit. The 1948 income tax restoration is debated to cover sub division needs. Funeral services planned for Mrs Ethel Neumann at Elgin Baptist Church at 2 pm today.
The Creston Republican Ray Emerson, serving as commission chairman, faces renewed questions over his reappointment to the lews Highway commission. Emerson is the sole general contractor member, with controversy centering on highway location in Ringgold county. Neutral observers cite friction with X T Prentis of Mount Ayr and a 1946 house majority floor leader as context.
The World Day of Prayer will be observed at the Elgin Methodist Church on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. An Indian woman prepared the program with the theme Make level in the desert a highway for our God. Meditations on Deserts Mirages Oases and Caravans will be given by Mrs. Arthur Yearous Mrs. Lucian Appelnan Mrs. Lyle Light and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen. Special music by Mrs. Alfred Baechler and Marian Probert with Ruth Kings. Four service avenues will be presented by Mrs. Mel Kohler. Ushers Mrs. Harry Johnson Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth Mrs. John Halverson and Mrs. Arthur Chapman. Mrs. C. B. Schori presides. The public is invited to participate.
Mrs Georgena Falk and Mrs Leo Schori report Elgin's March of Dimes drive netted only $82. They urge remaking the total and sending it to state headquarters. Organizations and individuals are invited to aid this effort in combatting infantile paralysis, contacting the two organizers for any contribution.
Mrs Reierson hosted the Social Hour club last Wednesday afternoon with guests Mrs Allen Mrs Mark Mrs Leughtenmacher and Mrs Kiple. Mrs Wilson led a program featuring a book review of The Egg and I by Mrs Herbert Ash a piano piece by Mrs Shaffer and two contests. Lunch followed.
Tuesday February 25 Ed Bauder closes out a farm sale seven miles west of Elgin on Elgin West Union road. Tuesday March 4 Howard Boyle sells livestock and farm goods on Highway 18 between Clermont and Postville near Williams corner. Friday March 7 Wm Hinton auction includes livestock and machinery on Wadena road at four corners, 11 2 miles south of .56.
The Cedar Rapids to Decorah freight line, idle since the January 29 storm, resumed with a coal train through Elgin followed by an express shipment train. A further Teel freight and a 32 car local plus 200 car lot freight accumulation were reported during the 18 day interval.
Joe Hanson, promoted to head the administrative division in Des Moines, will oversee budget personnel and program analysis. He sold his Creston home for a Des Moines purchase and recently completed a three week training course in Indianapolis. Hanson, a Navy veteran and Elgin High School and Iowa State College graduate, is the son of Mr and Mrs George Hanson of Elgin. B W Lodwick becomes state administrator for the Farmers Home Administration, after years in Indiana.
Sandra Shepard the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Shepard was rushed to Rochester Minnesota Sunday evening for a major operation. The family reports she came through the procedure well though her condition remains uncertain. Mrs Shepard stays in Rochester with Sandra while Mr Shepard travels there frequently. Sandra recently returned from Oelwein hospital where she had surgery on January 28.
The Progress Club held its annual Valentine party Monday evening at Mrs. Laurence Knudtson’s home with about 15 members. Hearts furnished entertainment. prizes went to Mrs. Harold Halverson for high score, Julia Smith for second, and Mrs. Robert Kohler for low. Lunch was served by the hostesses, and the next meeting is scheduled March 3 with Mrs. Robert D. Wilson.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship association meets tonight on February 20 with Monga Idtige as host and a guest speaker in observance of Washington's birthday. The Rough Ashlar group meets February 25 in Fayette. The Elgin lodge recently joined the group, now totaling ten lodges, with Elgin and Clermont lodges as members of both branches.
The Elgin Ghepier C E S held a school of instruction with about fifty members and guests at the hall. Mrs. Claxton received a gift for her work, and Worthy Matron Mrs. Betty Light was honored with a birthday cake and gift. A Valentine themed lunch followed the meeting with festive table decorations.
Anna Mae Schupbach daughter of Mrs. Anna Schupbach was among 35 graduates from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids. She was in the group finishing six months of practical hospital work and will stay at St. Luke's for now. Family and friends from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns attended baccalaureate and commencement.
Sealed bids will be accepted up to noon Tuesday February 25 by B. J. Baumgartner administrator of the estate of R. W. Muehlenthaler deceased. The vehicle is described as in excellent condition throughout.
Funeral services for Ira Bennett 81 of Elgin were held Tuesday at the Muehrethaler funeral home. He died Saturday night at Postville hospital after an extended illness. Burial was in Elgin cemetery. Rev. Paul Zoschke of the Baptist church conducted the services. A life sketch will appear next week.
The Elgin Study Club entertained their husbands at an old fashioned dinner at the Methodist church on Monday evening in February. The event aligned with the year long Iowa centennial study, featuring fried chicken, mashed potatoes, beans, peas, coleslaw, biscuits, apple pie, and coffee by old fashioned lamps. Entertainers included Mig. Zoschke and Gordon Mosby with a wedding tale by Clark Bane, and Helen Zurbriggen presented with more of her art. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen. Hostesses were Myrtle Falk, Clara Baumgartner, Frieda Crider, and Gladys Grimes.
Miss Norma Ruth Torkelson daughter of Oliver and Mrs Torkelson of Elgin wed Charles J Bloomer son of Mr and Mrs Poughkeepsie N Y. The ceremony was at Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie at two o clock. The bride wore a sand colored suit with black accessories and an orchid corsage. Attendant Mrs Ralph Rider wore a blue suit with talisman rose corsage. Stanley Bloomer served as best man. A reception followed at the groom’s parents home and a short wedding trip to New York City. They will reside on Van Wagner Road in Poughkeepsie after March 15.
The nation’s youths born 1928 through 932 show unmatched vitality with the lowest mortality in their lifespan. They have been immunized against smallpox and diphtheria, had early dental work, tuberculin screening, and extensive sanitation improvements shaping their health prospects.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets tonight at the Legion hall. Members should bring sewing supplies to make carpet rags. Knoxville requests 10 pounds of sewed rags monthly from each unit to keep veterans content.
Masons Meet Tonight at Silverleaf Lodge No 518 A F and A M to work in the sec noted for Thursday evening gathering and ceremonial duties at the lodge location.
Elmer Pinney Jr near West Union conducted a claiming out sale moving to Elgin with the Pinney family to reside in the Elmer Pinney Sr residence in West Elgin. High cow brought 120 dollars, other cattle around 80, a heifer 94, several calves 30 to 39, grain prices 96 cents, hens 1.35 each, horse drawn machinery down, horse market weak with two horses at 26 dollars each. This follows the winter pattern of local home sales.
Frieden sale Monday drew solid prices for cattle and hogs. The top cow fetched 185 dollars while the first ten cows averaged 155 dollars. ten heifers averaged over a hundred, a 2-year-old Hereford bull sold for 260, steers averaged 10.85 per cwt, with a wide range to 17.00 low. A fat heifer sold 19.00 per cwt and feeder pigs around 80 pounds brought 28.75.
Two farm sales are listed for the first week of March. Howard Boys plan a sale Tuesday March 4 on a Clermont to Postville area farm along highway 18, offering livestock and farm equipment. Friday March 7 features a Hinton focus sale with livestock and machinery, located 11-2 miles south of Four Corners on the Wadena road. Ads with full listings will appear next week in the Echo.
Wahanka Campfire held its regular meeting at Mrs Halb’s home on Saturday afternoon February 1. A motion to donate $1 to the March of Dimes was carried. Plans for Campfire Birthday Week were set for March 16 to 22, with remaining time spent awaiting ranks and painting headbands for the Council Fire on March 21.
Mrs Ed Boleyn received a telegram announcing funeral services for John Ash held Friday in Compton California. Died Tuesday February 11 at his home aged about 60. As a youth he lived in Randalia and later resided in Elgin and Clermont briefly with Mrs Ash. Illness began two years ago while working at the Elgin canning factory.
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