Review of 1939 in the Echo Headlines
A condensed review lists events from January to May in Elgin and surrounding area including post office, hatchery, school notes, deaths, elections, and local club activities. Notable items mention Capper Hatchery, Marshal Boyle, Dr Hutchingen, DeSarts, anniversaries, turkey ranch plans, post office changes, deaths of DeSart, Hadsel, Baumgartner, Gregerson, Hofer, and others, school board elections, Easter vacation, and local civic happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigin Postoffice
Marshal Boyle
Evans
LS. Hutchingen
JF DeSarts
Grimm & A Milk
F. C. Muehlethalergin
Clesmont
Kari Bilden
William
Borkelson
Roberts
Campfire Girls
Subriggen Quiblishers
Pathy Pampany Club
Louis Dennler
W. S. ‘Rothlisberger
Capper
Turkey Ranch
Ma‘chine
Elgin
Francis DeSart
Fred ‘L. Hadsel
Ernest Baumgartner
Lars Gregerson
Sam Hofer
St. Patrick's
E. Dolan
Supt. Roberts
Hunsberger
Gilbertson
Falk & Sons
Community Club Meeting at Coffee Cup Delivers 1940 Plans
The January meeting of the Elgin Community Club meets Monday at 6 30 PM at the Coffee Cup cafe. Topics include the triennial homecoming in August, annual alumni events, monthly special days, and public improvements aided by NYA. Youths from Elgin and Clermont work on county wide conservation projects, signaling a busy community year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Creamery
Alumni Association
NYA
Elgin
Clermont
Torkelsons Set January 18 Power Demonstration
Torkelson Bros. have chosen Thursday January 18 as the date for their annual power farming demonstration and display of the new 1940 farming implements. Entertainment includes movies and speakers with lunch served. Plan to attend as guests of the local McCormick Deering dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson Bros
McCormick- Deering
Library Benefit Proceeds Reach 28 Dollars at Elgin Event
Tag Day fundraiser by the Elgin Study Club for the Elgin Library raised 28 dollars. Organizers thank contributors for their dimes and support of the community library project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Elgin Library
Doan Slightly Improved Under Doctor Care
A member of T. W. Doan's family reported on Wednesday that he is somewhat improved but remains under medical care with Nurse Edna Dummermuth assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doan
Edna Dummermuth
Arthur Hermen Convalesces After Accident
Arthur Hermen continues to improve slowly after an accident about two weeks ago. He suffers headaches and ear pain while one bruised eye remains unable to see, though the attending physician believes sight may return with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hermen
Baumans Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Walter Bauman of Grand Junction Colorado celebrate 25 years of marriage with family and friends on December 17. The couple wed in Elgin Iowa and have lived in Grand Junction twelve years. A noon cafeteria dinner followed by a broadcast program marked the surprise anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bauman
Grand Junction
Colo
Bauman
Elgin
Iowa
John Bau
Ian
John
Harold Dorn
R. C. Bauman
Louis
Lillian
LeRoy
Caroline Bauman
Otto Bau
R. J . Dorn
Caroline’ Bauman
Louis Bauman
Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company Amends Articles
At the regular stockholders meeting in Elgin on December 2, 1939, Article 6 of the incorporation was amended adding that the secretary and treasurer shall be elected by the board of directors. Ay Robert Wilson, Pres. Fleet Frieden, Sec. y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin
Town
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Robert Wilson
Fleet Frieden
Seet
Death of Merlin Ruroden in Marion church service
Merlin Qdellian Ruroden youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Ruroden died Saturday morning from pneumonia at age eleven years five months and three days. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Marion church and burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. A life sketch will be published next week. Mrs Myrtle Rehwinkle and Shirley and Robert left Saturday for Rochester Minnesota after a week with Elmer Pinney at home. Frances Rehwinkle remained longer. Robert and Rodney Olesen of Hawkeye visited with their grandmother Mrs Geo N Schori from Sunday to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Qdellian Ruroden
Adolph Ruroden
Marion Church
Myrtle Rehwinkle
Shirley
Robert
Rochester
I Minn
Elmer Pinney, Se
Frances Rehwinkle
Rodney Olesen
Hawkeye
Geo, N. Schori
Creamery Buttermilk Sale Slated For January 18
Directors of the Elgin Farn jens Dairy Company announce a sale of the entire buttermilk output on Thursday afternoon January 18 at two o clock. The creamery office in Elgin Iowa will offer the buttermilk to the highest responsible bidder in daily lots for one year beginning Thursday January 1 1940. Fleet Frieden Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farn' Jens Dairy Company
Elgin
Iowa
Fleet Frieden
Sec
NYA Workers Cut Trees in River Bed Project
NYA workers advance the Turkey river bed cleanup with box elder removal and minimal tree cutting. Cold weather paused digging but crews plan to plant trees next spring and build game shelters, shrubs, and stocking sites for fish and wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NYA
Turkey
Conservation Commission
Pinney Broadcast On KWK Promises Benton Town Feature
Alden Finney of Benton announces a Saturday morning KWK broadcast from 9 to 9:30 detailing Bendon town notes. Elgin Pinney friends are invited to listen in as the note also mentions Pinney Prints with the motto Promptly Practically Priced Printing Painstakingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinney
Benton
Alden Finney
Benton, Mo
KWK
St. Louis
Elgin Friends
Pinneys
Alden
Patience on Hill Slope Cautions Drivers Against Passing
A cautionary note warns drivers behind slow vehicles to wait until the hill crest before attempting to pass. It warns that proceeding at the crest is dangerous and accidents begin where caution ends, urging patience to prevent harm.
Regular meeting of the Egin Chapter O E S
The Egin Chapter O E S will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday evening January 10 with a public installation to follow. Nearby social updates note guests Walter Peck family and Edith DeCoy visited the Hellum home on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egin Chapter
Walter Peck
Edith DeCoy
Ossian
Kenneth Hellum
Jim Yearous
Kathleen
M. V. Kiple
Echo
Miller Cousins Party Hosts at Miller Home
Mr and Mrs Karl Miller entertained Miller cousins Monday evening at their home with guests including Carmen Swenkon Allen Habeger Gene Augusta Willie Miller Edward Krueger Abe Habeger Lyle Kenton Krueger Alfred Baechler Herbert Haas Lorraine Erwin Miller George Durscher Edna Luella Miller and Stanley Hamilton Also noted were New Year calls on Carrie Larson by Emil Kardoshee Thelma Holm Ben Roble Nelson Gregerson Perry Larson and others and visits by Gus Tielbar Willis Tielbar and family plus Mrs W C Falk and daughters visiting Amanda Phillips in Postville Ambience reflects a busy social season in area households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Miller
Miller
Carmen Swenkon
Allen Habeger
Gene
Augusta
Willie Miller
Edward Krueger
Abe Habeger
Lyle
Kenton Krueger
Alfred Baechler
Herbert Haas
Lorraine
Erwin Miller
George Durscher
Edna
Luella Miller
Stanley Hamilton
Carrie Larson
Emil Kardoshee
Suring
Wis
Thelma Holm
Mabel
la Crosse
Ben Roble
Caledonia
Minn
Nelson Gregerson
Volga City
George
Lou
Oscar Gregerson
Elkader
Perry Larson
Olle
Halvor Anson
Gus Tielbar
Willis Tielbar
Farmersburg
Lawrence Grimm
Postville
Amanda Phillips
Clermont Masons Plan Annual Installation In January
The Clermont Masons invite the Silver Year lodge A F and A M to attend the annual installation next Tuesday evening January 9. Visiting lodge members will assist in the installation followed by a social gathering and lunch. Elgin Masons will be guests at Clermonts installation on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Masons
Elgin Masons
Clermont Lodges
Winter Driving Tips Warn Iowa Motorists
The Iowa Department of Public Safety released winter driving suggestions based on Highway Patrol experience. Tips cover skid recovery, avoiding ice patches, gradual braking, using dim lights in fog, maintaining distance, wipers and brakes, starting in second gear on slick pavements, and checking the muffler for fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
State Highway Safety Patrol
C. A. Knee
Division of Safety Education
Public Safety Department
Highway Patrol
Not So Bad 1939 Echo Retail Survey
The Echo reports local retailers see 1939 as not an off year with a few small gains over 1938. Some stores note better sales due to extra effort and one says 1940 will be harder. A few blame reduced farmer purchasing power for weaker results. overall tone is cautiously optimistic. Barbara Theone Farrell born December 26 to Mr and Mrs W J Farrell at 724 Wellington St Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
W. J. Farrell
Wellington St
Waterloo
Barbara Theone
Farrell
Hazel Wilson
E. L. Morris
Jean
Maywood
John Farb
The
Much Interest Shown At Announcing Time
The Town Press Assn newsletter reports continued behind the scenes efforts to defeat Republican National Committeeman Harrison Spangler. Editorials question his resignation while noting past endurance under attacks, predicting a fight to the finish as the next year’s selection looms.
Jackson Day Dinner on Iowa Political Calendar
Jackson Day dinner on January 8 will assemble Iowa Democrats with Henry Wallace as guest speaker. Senators Herring McGitterce Kraschel and ex Governor Kraschel attend. 1,000 expected, possibly 1,500. toastmaster Justice Richard Mitchell. Also notes crackdown on drunken driving and party unity concerns as Republicans fear a split hinted by Senator Herring and Edward Breen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Henry Wallace
Clyde JL. Herringina
Guy McGitterce
Nelson G. Kraschel
Donald McGuire
Richard Mitchell
State Supreme Court
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Frank Kiple
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C. S. Halstenson
Leslie Baumgartner
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T. W. Doan
Merlin Ruroden
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