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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
1
Elgin Iowa program notice records second class mail posting date September 1 1892 at Elgin post office Fayette County Iowa under the act of March 3 1852. Published every Thursday by Strauch and Hermen.
Subscription rates set at 2.50 per year for four northeast Iowa counties and 3.00 per year for all outside this area, with 50 cents extra for both sames if paid in advance. Advertising rates listed per line for readers and want ads, minimum charges apply, with 30 cents weekly minimum if cash accompanies order and 60 cents otherwise. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam set at 1.00, limited to 10 lines with extra lines at five cents each. Notices with admission charged and obituary poetry follow regular ad rates.
A collection of quips and cartoon captions spans witty lines about court rulings, car mishaps, bells, taxes on perfume, country vacations, and reflections on the Good Old Days. The snippets mix humor from family scenes to department store chatter and a celestial miscue with Soviet scientists at heaven’s gate.
A brief exchange captures two youths asking politely for a ball they have misplaced. The moment shows their willingness to retrieve the toy and restore play without incident.
Elkader Jehovah's Witnesses from the Elkader congregation will go to the International Convention in New York City from July 27 to August 3. Oliver Thiese Jr, presiding minister, announced cancellation of all local meetings from July 22 to August 6 and said delegates expect rich spiritual provision and Christian fellowship with Witnesses from foreign lands. Most delegates will lodge in private homes in New York City and nearby areas.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Auxiliary rooms with Mrs. Jacob Schneider and Mrs. Martin Minihan as hostesses. Twenty members attended. Judy Larson reported on Girls State at Cedar Falls. Mrs. M. J. Block installed new officers. A past president pin was given to the retiring president Elmer Meyer. The new president issued pins to past presidents and officers scheduled a bake sale. August hostesses named.
National Farm Safety Week urges safe farming practices as Iowa reports 152 accidental deaths in 1956, with 97 occurring on farms. Data released by the Iowa State Department of Health Division of Vital Statistics notes the year had numerous fatalities among farmers and workers.
The report details causes of farm deaths by age group, noting drowning as the leading cause among under-23s and machinery crushings as the top cause overall. Falls, misadventure with machinery, firearms, and motor vehicle collisions are analyzed by age, month, and share of total deaths, highlighting July August May October as peak accident months. The 70-74 band accounts for 15.5 percent, under-5 for 9.3 percent, and two-vehicle crashes comprise 36.2 percent of fatalities.
The Fayette county ASC office announced results of annual community elections conducted by mail from June 2 through July 7. A total of 1,001 ballots were cast, 143 more than last year, with newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen set to serve as delegates and alternates to the county ASC convention on July 26 in Fayette. The convention will elect county committee officials for one year starting August 1. Listed are newly elected community committeemen by township: Clermont Lee H. Palmer Roy Swenson James Helgerson William Nelson Jr. John Kelly Dover Russell Mark Arthur Gross Henry L. Pape Milfred Ney Ronald Grafenberg Fairfield Melvin Gust Marvin Short Alfred Turner Alvin Andrae Dale Pattison Illyria Orran H. Bane Clarence Theman Paul E. Rubens Eugene Wenger Wilder Mattocks Pleasant Valley Max Lehman Archie Howard Alfred Jacob Lawrence Gehring Elmer Frieden Fathom Elmer Weger Alex A. Seedorff Will Oalrich George Pattison Merle Cumberland Union Clarence Canion Calvin Nelson Edgar Graf Leo Meyer Michael Wiley Westfield Ralph Gray Earl Stannard Herman Handy William Keig Delbert Streeter
A steering committee meeting at Westgate discussed revived plans for the Central Community school district. West Central Fayette and Arlington districts participated with Don Fish of Maynard as spokesman and Paul Buenneke named chairman of renewed efforts. Members announced include Lyle Lamphier Grant Vargason Eldo Brackman Bob Rueber Chet Cumbr John McKoon.
A steering committee meeting discussed boundary changes near the original proposal with minor shifts in Arlington. The next meeting July 30 at Arlington School will focus on director elections and a new district name. About 20 attendees, meeting adjourned 11 36 p.m.
A community roundup lists Mrs. Mary Clothier and Pam hosting a picnic dinner with numerous guests from Topeka, Oelwein, Des Moines, Pepin, Cedar Rapids, and more. Many visitors are shown visiting local families, with weekend hosts, overnight stays, and upcoming vacations noted, including trips to Los Angeles, Denver, and Glacier Park.
Mr and Mrs Merlin Hellum and Roger visited the Emery Landsgard home Sunday evening. Maywood Illinois guests dined with Max Lehman. Chicago visitors spent time with Lehman relatives. Families visited Gridley Eureka and Congerville. Jasob Friederich leaves for Hudson South Dakota for four months. Larson families hosted and visitors joined for suppers. New Lenox funeral attendance noted. Perry Larson vacation plans include New York Philadelphia Washington Niagara Falls and Virginia. Ernestine Holzer to Chicago for a business teachers conference. Orvin Oson and daughters visited Glen Gilseth and family at Cresco.
A printing service advertises flexible advance orders with the option of later billing. It highlights that customers can place advance printing requests and have extended payment timelines. The copy emphasizes consistent printing quality and reliable service for timely projects.
Loretta and John Hofer traveled to Peoria Alabama on Sunday to visit Alfred Imhof who suffered a broken hip about twelve weeks earlier. They returned home on Monday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson and Kathy of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ray Chapman.
Court notices list real estate transfers including Annie A Poor to Jesse E Fox and wife WD of 2122 Herriman Add Wadena dated July 15 1958. Additional entries show Grace Simek to William L Buitkoffer tenant on a 50-50 basis for 200 acres in SE 11 647. 11 59 to 31 69.
A Siamese pig born on the Melvin Schlatter farm near Sumner had two rear quarters but only two front feet and one head. The creature lived briefly after birth, drawing curiosity from locals while our want ads bring results.
Ill and hospitalized notices list Johnete McMillan undergoing tonsillectomy last Thursday at Decorah hospital with surgery in Waterloo. Filmer Pinney had major surgery Tuesday at Scholtz hospital in Water loo. Thomas Schorl, son of Mr and Mrs Hen Schori, came home Sunday from Postville hospital after a leg fracture and four weeks in traction. Eloise Lantz also returned home from Postville hospital after a one week stay. Milo Olson had surgery Saturday at Methodist Hospital in Rochester for a heart condition, while Harlow Chapman of Creston, son of Mrs Marthe Chapman, suffered a heart attack last Wednesday and remains in Creston hospital.
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