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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
5
The Moore family hosted several relatives and friends over the holidays. Guests included Mrs. Ottes, Crandall of Mankato, and Nellie Mésserli of De-Mich, with visits from Loretta through the season.
Article outlines labor-saving cattle feeding practices. For small herds use feed wagons as portable storage and fill from silos to cut hauling. Large operations benefit from self feeders, elevating conveying and processing gear, but high mechanization costs hinder small feeders.
Papers filed in one of Dallas county’s biggest damage suits cite the estate of Frank Forest killed in an auto accident in 1948 seeking 57690 in damages. The Smith department store at Burt, owned by the same family for 50 years, has been sold. Cedar Rapids and Logan Utah visits are noted, with Harold Patrick hospitalized in Postville for treatment. Daniel Luchsinger and John Kiple Jr. shared dinner. Mrs. Kiple marked her birthday. For results use the Want Ads.
The liquor control commission supports reestablishing the office of comptroller after the annual audit. Elmer Drees, longtime Republican employee, lost his job when the comptroller post was abolished weeks before the general election. State Auditor and interim committee discussions followed, with Spry’s license actions on saltbase antifreeze and personnel changes noted. Two Iowa National Guard units received active duty orders, and a subscription reminder for The Echo urged renewals and list updates.
Town institutions under the state board of control canned 217 497 large cans of vegetables and fruit in 1960. Each can weighed three and a half quarts. Wholesale value of the produce was reported at 140 807 60 dollars.
Studies of nearly 10 000 dairy cows in New York show big cows produce more milk and butterfat per year than smaller cows. Increased live weight by about 100 pounds links to about 20 pounds more butterfat, underscoring the value of breeding for larger cows. Proper feed and management for heifers, including legumes hay and corn silage, promote thrift and easier calving.
The Elgin Community Club will meet Monday evening January 8 with dinner at the Coffee Cup followed by the regular business meeting. Mrs Hose Buroden and the Barney Larson family joined Friday dinner at the Nanfred Osmundson home in West Union. Clifford Feller of Waterloo spent the weekend with the Henry Feller family. Monday dinner guests included the JF Feller family of St Olaf. Check Echo Want Ads Now.
Farmers should order and take delivery now as shortages of DDT and other insecticides loom next summer due to high demand and limited storage and transport. Manufacturers face storage constraints and cannot release products without space.
Glen N. Odegard of Elgin has been drawn on call No 9 for induction into the armed services. The board also announced Call No 10 for 24 registrants to be delivered for physical examinations on January 2 and Call No 10 A for examinations on January 4.
Church members held a watch night service Sunday with hymns and responsive readings. Following a meal, fellowship continued until midnight as bells rang to usher in the New Year.
Several residents tell the Echo temperatures dropped below freezing on Wednesday December 27. Three readers say they registered 34 degrees and others claim 39 40 and 41 below. The notices approach the state's cold benchmark.
To Waterloo to Enlist Three Eigin young men went to Waterloo Tuesday to enlist in the armed forces. Ben Schori and Jim Bovis were in favor of the Air Corps awhile Bob Hanson chose the Navy.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Neer of La cona celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. They wed in 1896 and have lived in Warren county except for four years in Lucas county. hosts Mrs Thos E Howard led seven tables of 500 with high scores by Mrs Herbert Ash Mrs Roland Gruver Melbert Meyer and Reuben Howard. Mrs Reuben Howard won the door prize. Lunch was served.
A brief ad feature notes that consistent daily want ads drive steady customer flow and higher sales. Local merchants report improved visibility and recurring inquiries, attributing growth to regular advertising presence in the newspaper.
Four candidates were advanced to the second degree at Silver Leaf Lodge last Tuesday evening December 26. Lunch and fellowship followed. The lodge hosts a regular installation next Tuesday evening January 9 after the business meeting with appointive officers announced then.
Co-hostesses Honor Bride Elect Mesdames Falb Morris and others hosted a kitchen shower Wednesday afternoon at the Geo Falb residence. A poem titled An A. B. C. for Brides was read, and guests received many nice gifts before lunch was served.
Mrs. Frieda Etter faced serious worry after befriending a stray cat that bit her. She received tetanus and penicillin shots and ongoing anti-toxin treatment. The cat's head was tested in Iowa City with negative rabies results. further tests were planned. Visitors from out of town included Mr and Mrs Clark Hummel Arlington Mr and Mrs Bale Kamm and Mrs Robert Musser West Union along with many local friends.
Dinner guests in the Archie Howard home for New Years were Mr and Mrs Thos Howard and the families of Martin and Robert Hanson.
Mrs. Nejile McKellar, 84, suffered a serious fall last Thursday as Boy Scouts and Cubs organized a waste paper drive. Over six tons were collected, sold for 23 cents per ton, with trucking costs of 18 dollars. Theo L Loftsgard delivered a full pickup load. Echo reported a similar yield, and another drive is planned in two to three months to bolster war material supplies.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Geh ring Elgin announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Joyce Marie to Jack Varnon Van Sickle of Wray Cole son of Mr and Mrs Howard Van Sickel West Union. Wedding date has not yet been set.
Reports show Zenith Snook, 28, of Elgin, a polio patient long housed in Iowa City, was discharged shortly before. A search found no official Elgin residency record, no listing at the post office, or with local carriers.
Mr and Mrs R Grimes hosted a Christmas party last Sunday evening with guests Bill Murray of Janesville Paul Dean of Waukegan Mrs Alma Tripp and Mary of Waterloo and the Earl Aanes family of Fayette Also dinner guests Christmas at Fayette included Mr and Mrs J F Bailey Guttenberg Mr and Mrs R L Grimes Mrs Alma Tripp and Mary of Waterloo.
A sizable crowd attended the Legion Auxiliary Christmas party on December 21. A youth program preceded gift exchanges and bingo. The committee served lunch. The Auxiliary gave gifts of cheer to 40 individuals and sent 50 greeting cards.
The O. E. S. regular meeting is set for Wednesday evening January 10 at 8 00. Installation of officers will occur. A gathering of 47 relatives was held New Year’s Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs Melbert Meyer with attendees including Harald Meyer Strawberry Point Elmer Baumgartner Elkader Ernie Baumgartner and Erna Fritz Wolf Martin Wenger Guernsey Smith Kenneth Mark Herman Helmers Wm Baumgartner Gene Westcott Oscar Baumgartner Ida Meyer Fanny Smith Dale Looby and Harry Cline. Dennis Meyer celebrated his ninth birthday at the event.
The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Miller was celebrated at the Baptist church on Wednesday evening December 27 with Lorimer Potratz as toastmaster. The program featured songs by the Millers and Potratz, poems by Mrs. Zurbriggen and Mrs. Potrase, and a history reprint from 25 years ago. Afterward, lunch was served in the basement with pink and green decorations and a wedding cake displayed at the bride’s table.
Iowa farmers plan spring poultry programs and urge ordering chicks from a reliable hatchery now to ensure delivery when wanted. Buying January to March chicks targets high fall egg prices and lets brood work finish before spring field chores. Early chicks reduce labor strain, speed market-ready males, and lessen disease trouble.
County proceedings mislisted a clerk’s water pail bill from Cheney Brainard as 1 32 dollars instead of 1 22 dollars. The Echo offers this correction to clear up confusion for Payette county officials and readers.
The Jess Grimes family of West Union visited Monday with Mr and Mrs R L Grimes. Mr and Mrs Perry Medberry spent Tuesday in Volga and attended the funeral of Mrs Ronald Moore.
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