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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
5
The readable fragments name places and relatives but lack a coherent event or action. It mentions El Ender, Postville, West Unio and relations. No clear date, person, or organization is established. Further readable context is needed to form a proper summary.
The Alvin Buroden family moved Monday from the Leater Anderson farm near Clermont. They bought a 145 acre farm last summer near Postville Junction and have established a new address in Postville. The Roy Luebke place is their new farm, with Larry Schott and family moving to the vacated property and Fred Schott moving to his son Larry’s former farm.
Cemetery gathering will meet tonight at the Max Thorn home in Elgin. All members are requested to attend.
Scout meeting scheduled for January 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the school house to discuss upcoming activities and plans with attendees invited.
Amid political maneuvering for Iowa offices, Democrats and Republicans announce candidates including Kendell Dynes and Gene Poston while reports show record grain storage in Iowa with 26.4 million bushels in 704 bonded warehouses. Officials note corn and wheat totals and expectations for upcoming elections.
The Iowa bonus board laid off 25 of its 97 regular employees as work is "well over the top and the big rush is over." Executive secretary Ed Kallemyn said one third of total work remains and veteran bonus checks continue at about 370 dollars.
State Treasurer John Grimes announced the Regard Receipts collection shows the gas tax total at 34,005,617.70 dollars, about 1.6 million higher than the previous all time high in 1948. Refunds amounted to 8,860,328.03 dollars. tax refunds are allowed to farmers for gasoline used in agricultural activities.
Fragmentary OCR shows circle group with Mrs Roy Steele Ethel Kohler and Adelia Chapman hosting at Circle Ri Chas. Gehring Hunsberger Led Schori and others assisting. Date Jan 19 at How az homes unclear due to garbled text.
Under current rules, claims for domestic animals killed by dogs or wolves must be reported within ten days of acknowledging the loss. For losses of fifty dollars or more, the owner must notify the board of supervisors immediately so a member can view the scene before filing the claim.
A 4H officers and leaders training school will explain parliamentary rules and duties to club officers. All club leaders officers and county committees of both boys and girls clubs are expected to attend.
The Social Hour Club met with Mrs. L. O. Relerson on Wednesday January 4. Officers elected were Norma Wilson president Hazel Gruver vice president Marie Meyer secretary treasurer and Alice Howard publicity chair. A contest by Hilda Little awarded prizes to Alice Howard and El Gilson. February meeting slated at Thomas Howard home with a Valentine exchange.
Silver Leaf lodge A F and A M held its regular installation Tuesday evening with G H Falk the installing officer and Leo L Schori marshal Officers for the coming year were B H Brackin W M Lyle Light 5 W R E Kohler J W Max Thoma treas R P Strauch secy Allen Habeger SD Leon Shepard AD Rex Mulford 8 S W W Lucke J S and Wm Klingman Tyler Lunch was served after the meeting
Attention Legionaires a stage supper is planned with the event starting at 7:00 o clock. The Legion room will host the gathering with serving to commence promptly.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship schedules its first meeting after the McGregor session with newly elected officers. The gathering takes place in Farmeraburg on Thursday January 19, inviting members to attend and discuss plans for the year.
Clyde Munson Fayette county recorder for many years died at his Hawkeye home Sunday after nearly two years of illness. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. He was connected with a Hawk Eye bank and worked in the county treasurer's office before his election. The Fayette county Board of Odney Orbérg. appointed his deputy to fill the vacancy.
Chas. Feller aged 73 died Saturday noon at Postville hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist Church with burial in Elgin cemetery. He was a longtime Elgin hardware merchant who retired about two years ago. His life sketch will be published next week.
Fred Hothligberger was taken to West Union hospital after a shed pole fell on him while putting down hay. He suffered a broken collarbone and possibly broken ribs. X-rays were to be taken Wednesday to assess injuries. He will be 85 on January 6 and has been unusually active for his age.
Local directors for the Fayette County Health Improvement association include Mrs. Archie Schroeder Cler mont Lawrence Gehring Elgin and Mrs. Harold Strong Illyria. The annual meeting took place in Fayette on January 6 with county officers J. F. Ingels Maynard president E S Pardee Oelwein vice president and Bessie Schneider Fayette secretary treasurer. Enrollments are accepted from city residents under 65 and can be made anytime with benefits becoming effective in 60 days.
Oliver Larson attended the St Paul Seminary Choir concert in Decorah Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs John Steffans of West Union spent Friday afternoon in Mrs Ids Grether home.
Mr and Mrs Lew Warren are now sole owners of the Oelwein Daily Register, having purchased the interests of W S and Marjorie Cope of Ames. The Warrens have been partners in the Register since 1942.
Directors of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Company announce a sale of the entire buttermilk output on Wednesday afternoon January 18 1950 at two o clock at the creamery office in Elgin Iowa bid to the highest responsible bidder Sale runs for one year beginning February 1 1950 Bidder eligibility open regardless of patronage Board may reject any or all bids By Order of Board of Directors Robt D Wilson Secretary
The Elgin Fish and Wildlife association met Tuesday at Elgin High School. Officers elected were Don Page president and Robert M. Hanson secretary. Directors include Martin Hanson John Christen Ern Holzer and Roscoe Larson. Program directors are Louis Lehman and Martin Hanson. The next meeting is Monday evening February 6 at Elgin High School.
Mr and Mrs Geo H Falk spoke with their daughter Georgana in Calcutta India last Wednesday morning. The call placed Christmas Eve didn't go through until Jan 4 but they heard her clearly. Georgana is well and busy at the girls school there.
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a meeting on Thursday January 19 at Mrs Robert Barkier's home with hostesses Mrs Ole Reisor and Mrs Fritz Blockhus Members are asked to bring their bible Also notes of recent visits include Mrs Carrie Steele and the Le Roy Steele family dinner guests at Edwin Erickson home in West Union and calls by Ruth Lena Schupbach at Marie Dennler and Rose Schild homes with Bertha Polfer also present
Surplus in treasury Maynard handed Elgin a 35 to 23 decision Friday night as the Panthers dominated with Maynard’s height. Jack Hanson led Elgin with 10 points while Don Roquet and Ed Fischer each scored 11 for Maynard. The opener saw Maynard seconds beat Elgin seconds 37 to 29 with Milo Frieden garnering 13. Community Club notes cover modest funds, skating pond work, youth center talk, and new secretary-treasurer replacement.
For the third straight month the Iowa farmers price index declines as the livestock sector drags the overall index down. Hog and egg prices weaken through December while cattle veal and poultry show small drops. The all farm products index sinks to 289, the lowest since mid 1946, with the price paid index stable and the received to paid ratio at 91, down from last month and two months prior.
The Tabitha Society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon January 19 at the church parlors. Hostesses are Metta Krueger Amelia Hackmann Lillian Schroeder and Gladys Pinney. Devotions by Metta Krueger paper Widow of Zarephath presented by Gladys Pinney music by Lillian Schroeder.
Mrs. Ruby Benson underwent a major operation Monday in Rochester Minnesota. She is confined to Kahler Hospital in room 27 and is recovering nicely. After a few days she will move to the Franklin Rooms. Mr and Mrs Bob Robbins Mrs Fleet Frieden Verla and Beverly Benson visited Tuesday. Mrs Thos Ogle returned home with them after staying with her sister Monday and Tuesday.
Pleasant Valley Idlenats 4 H Club met December 27 at Ruth Boleyn’s home. Seven members attended as president led the pledge. Grace Gehring outlined room measurement, Eunice Gehring spoke on improving sleeping areas, Joyce Gehring drew a floor plan, and Barbara and Reva Medberry demonstrated bed making. A skating party followed. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Tinker and Darwin of Strawberry Point.
The Marion Busy Bees 4-H club held its December 29 meeting at Eleanor and Joan Gisleson’s home with seven members present and five visitors. Elected for the coming year were Masilyn West as music chairman and Ida Hanson as news reporter. The group approved a $3 donation to Farm Youth Exchange, heard a vegetables talk by Gayle Nickels, and watched a fruit breakfast demonstration by Eleanor Gisleson. The club pledged allegiance, sang Christmas carols, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed lunch. A January 9 meeting at Janana and Nona Mark’s home drew eleven members after three new enrollments. Nona Mork spoke on a centerpiece, Jananna Mork about table setting, and Joan Gisleson demonstrated making cocoa. eight guests attended. The meeting closed with the 4-H pledge and allegiance.
The Progress Club met Monday evening at the Mel Kohler home with Genevieve Dunkle as hostess. Lula Steele gave a paper titled Lydia Pinkhem is Her Name and Marie DeSart reported on Jean Burton.
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