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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
5
Iowa debates 50 percent income tax cuts and state liquor control with talks of local option beer sales. Divorce reform surfaces as Judge Gafiney heads a study. 6,247 divorces last year amid 17,220 marriages, mirroring peacetime trends from 1940 to 1944.
The budget report submitted to the legislature by Gov. Robert B. Blue former Gov. and Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper and Comptroller C. Fred Porter is under study this week by both houses. It recommends appropriations of 19,181,962.73 for each of the next two fiscal years starting July 1. The general fund is projected to hold about 9,700,000 on July 1 with roughly 31,000,000 in revenues for the biennium, signaling possible transfers from other funds to cover anticipated programs.
Roy T. Pullen, member of the state board of control, announces he is not seeking reappointment. A. A. Coburn of Cherokee farm continues note on the matter, with further details continued on page 6.
Guy Ernst sold two sows weighing 660 and 570 pounds totaling 1230 pounds. They sold for 12 380 dollars per hundred, yielding a 151 29 dollar payment. A local buyer previously purchased three pigs weighing 885 pounds last summer, noting it was the largest hog handled in years.
The Elgin Community Club sponsors a cornborer control meeting at Elgin high school auditorium Friday evening January 26 at eight o clock. H M Gunderson of the state extension department and County Agent Melvin Wangsness present talks and demonstrations on controlling the pest, with refreshments served afterward at no charge. all farmers are invited as guests.
Birth announcements show names of individuals celebrating birthdays by date from January 25 through January 31. The list includes Mrs. Martin Amundson, Mrs. Ole Benson, George Nydegger and many others with first and last names across several days. The February entries contain typographical errors and mixed initials.
Pfc Donald G Dummermuth of Sioux Falls SD earned the Silver Star for gallantry near Piverno Italy on May 26 1944. He moved to aid wounded under heavy enemy fire and helped evacuate casualties saving lives. A 1942 Washington High School graduate he entered the Army in 1943 and went overseas August 1943.
A Navy Traveling Board led by Lieut Walter Gray of St Louis will visit West Union and Gelwein high schools on Feb 1 to explain Navy Specialized Training programs. Radar Technician and Air Crewman options target ages 17 to 26 and 17 to 80 1 2 respectively. Open to in school or out of school men willing to enlist or be inducted.
Totals for Paper Collection Fayette county was expected to collect 145,755 pounds of waste paper during November and more than made good on its quota. Actual pounds collected amounted to 154,000 or 106 percent of quota, placing the county 17th in the state. In reporting for the second half of 1944, the county was still short about 25 percent of quota set. In this respect the county stood 37th. About three-fourths of the counties made no report of paper salvaged.
The February meeting of the Elgin Community Club becomes a father and son affair with Cubs and Scouts as guests. The meeting is set for the 12th and will feature a Scout Court of Honor and out of town speakers.
Mrs. Philip J. Hogan of Alaska talked Sunday with her husband Sgt. Philip J. Hogan stationed at Anchorage. The Seattle office relayed the call, then it was completed via iPhone to the Boyle home, marking his first chance to talk since requesting the call before Christmas. Also a letter from Sgt. Reuben L. Lehman in Oahu reports excellent living conditions, abundant recreation, and a climate of 75 to 83 degrees with frequent showers and rainbows, though he would trade for an Iowa snowstorm.
Monday Feb 12 near Clermont Arthur S Olson selling machinery and livestock. Thompson Waters Aucts Farmers Savings Bank Clerk. Friday Feb 16 near Elgin Chas Ulish closing out sale. Thompson Waters Aucts Elgin State Bank Clerk.
Staff Sergeant Paul B. Zurbriggen of Elgin leads Squad in Company M, Infantry Regiment, as the 104th Timberwolf Division fights Nazi forces in Germany. He is educated at Upper Iowa University and Colorado University in administration, previously serving as Garner high school principal. He earned the Expert and Combat Infantryman badges and war souvenirs. Mrs. Helen Zurbriggen, his wife, is a resident of Elgin.
Elgin United Service Women held a successful food sale at the town hall on Saturday, clearing about 70 dollars for the blood plasma fund. The USW continues war relief work, contributing significantly to the war effort over the year.
The Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary met January 18 at B J Baumgartner's home with hosts Mr and Mrs Bert Thoman. Laura Baumgartner read a message from the department president and secretary. Marie Kohls spoke on Universal Military Training. A booklet on responsibilities to community, state and nation was discussed and placed in the public school library. Members were asked to bring small items for Knoxville hospital prizes at the February meeting, while a fur collection drive resumes.
A rural Elgin report notes a farm fire at the Mrs. Louisa Martie residence early Monday. The Martie family had already extinguished the blaze before the Elgin fire truck arrived. a live coal from burning wood may have sparked the fire, causing only slight damage.
Arrangements are made for memorial services for Pfc. Michael Blockhus jr son of Mr and Mrs M J Blockhus The services will be at East Clermont Lutheran church Sunday afternoon January 28 at 2 30 o clock Blockhus was first reported missing in action November 30 and later his parents were notified of his death An army chaplain letter confirmed the War Department message and spoke of a burial in an army cemetery in France
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club held its tenth meeting on a Tuesday with Mrs. Clara Baumgartner as host. Eleven members answered roll call and eight members attended. The program focused on Australia, and Verna Mosby reviewed Martha Albrand’s No Surrender. Business minutes were read, and a Marion of Dimes was held.
The Harvey family relocated last Tuesday from the Mrs Mary Haas farm to a 158 acre farm they purchased near Postville Junction known as the old Sharp place. The Haas farm will be tenanted by the Bob Robbins family.
Elizabeth C. McMillan, W M of Elgin Chapter 6 E S, calls a meeting of all officers for practice on Thursday evening January 25 at eight o'clock. Important that all officers be present. Don’t miss the dance at the Clement opera house tonight. Everyone is invited to join the crowd for a good time. Milton residents tried to help a supposedly stranded veteran from overseas. The Red Cross authorized telegraph to Wyoming. The veteran bought a ticket to another destination with his own money.
At the annual stockholders meeting in Elgin the board elected G. J. Mosby to replace the late J. E. Bilden. Directors reappointed included Capper Han son Kohler Muehlethaler Schori and Thoma.
Ed Medberry sold the Ed Medberry Service Station and real estate to F D Welch of the Elgin Oil Company. Possession is set for February 1, with the Medberry family moving to the Baumgartner farm on the Elgin West Union road. Welch now owns the block north of the east end of Center street and plans a later announcement.
The Baptist church hosts ongoing prophetic Bible studies tonight Friday and Sunday with Rev Neighbour a 20 year ministry expert. Mrs Neighbour provides organ marimba and piano music, inviting all to attend.
The Progress Club gathered Monday evening at Delija Knudison’s home with thirteen members present. Kathryn Johnson gave an engaging review of Dorothy C. Wilson’s The Brother. Genevieve Dunkle to host a party in February with Betty Light Mae Anderson and Helen Schneider assisting.
The American Legion Auxiliary in Iowa is collecting old furs to line vests and coats for men in the armed forces. Those with furs should notify Mrs. Wm. Baumgartner or any Auxiliary member.
Readers are asked to report any duplicate copies caused by the Argo Gazette subscription consolidation. Notify us promptly of any duplication to ensure proper delivery and account accuracy.
An out of town logging crew has been working in this section the past week cutting walnut logs for shipment to a gun factory.
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