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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
5
The article argues schools fail to present education as an opportunity rather than a chore. Students feel pressured to attend, with little positive motivation. Public support shapes school quality. communities must demand meaningful, appealing courses and opportunities to improve student engagement.
Clayton County Sail Conservation District commissioners named three ticket sellers per township to handle chicken barbecue tickets at National on Thursday July 31 from 4 30 to 7 40 pm. Townships Highland Elkader Volga Marion Elgin and Grand Meadow Postville are listed with the cooperators and their towns.
The Don Fauser family moved across the street into a new seven room ranch style house. It was completed in record time after starting mid May, with the past weekend marking the move.
Fred Cook Merle Hogrefe and Marvin Selke residents of Albert City recently completed first through college and earned Bachelor of Arts degrees from Town State College. All three plan futures in their fields and reflect on their shared academic journey.
A weekly safety roundup reports over 50,000 Iowa cars halted by highway patrol for license and equipment checks. Drivers passing received slips urging traffic law adherence to save lives, with a goal of reducing fatalities by 100 this year. Budget-related notices outline a 16 million dollar municipal budget and mill levy changes, while Des Moines forms a new Town school committee to set education standards with state board input.
Mr. and Mrs. Clive Helms announce the engagement of their daughter Judy Mae to Richard Dean Frieden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Frieden. The wedding plans are indefinite. Miss Helms, a 1957 Elgin High School graduate, works for Bell Telephone Co. in West Union. Frieden is a farmer.
Reports from several rowans describe Sputnik III visible in pre-dawn skies over July weekend. The satellite orbits at about 130 miles above Earth and weighs roughly a ton, observable with naked eye when sunlight catches its surface.
Democrats and Republicans reach a preliminary plan for a bipartisan judiciary in Polk county. The proposed distribution calls for five Republican judges and two Democratic judges, aiming for an equitable balance across the court.
Robert Jones a 16 year old From Postville had his left arm amputated at the elbow after a passing truck contact near Clermont on Highway 18 at about 10 30 p m He was driving alone and was treated at Postville Hospital The driver of the truck Robert Wieland reported seeing no tail lights after passing and found the Jones car in a ditch A baby daughter was born to Mrs Charles Jones during the same hospital stay in Postville Herald.
Bernard E. Brockhausen, 76, of Freeport Illinois, died April 9. Survivors include his widow and two brothers. He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Brockhausen, born in Lansing.
Fayette county has reached 75 percent of its 1958 bond quota after six months, one of Town's best records. Clayton County stands at 89 percent, Allamakee 71 percent, and Winneshiek 62 percent in the savings bonds drive.
The C E Chix improved to an undefeated mark by routing Wadena 21 14 and Volga 12 5, then defeating Wadena again 30 7. Anita Olson pitched a two hitter while Pat Aeschliman allowed 17 hits. A July 25 game against Volga is slated for 5 00 p m at the lace diamond with invites for support.
William Larrabee ITI president of the Iowa Assn of Southern California will give the responding address at the annual Long Beach picnic on August 9. Richard Richards, formerly of Cedar Rapids, will represent Gov Loveless. Gov Goodwin Knight of California will welcome the Towans as guests at the event known as the greatest picnic on earth.
The Elgin Lutheran Women's Mission Society met Thursday evening July 17 in the fellowship hall with hosts Mrs Elmer Meyer Otto Blockhus Clarence Torkelson Paul Larson and Florence Blockhus. The program included hymns welcoming guests scripture and prayer by Pastor Stutrud a contribution for Through the Port holes a TV program for children Bible study by Mrs Fred Exdikater and delegates reports with a film strip on the new mission field in Brazil.
Cattle on feed in Iowa feed lots scheduled for slaughter reach 1,189,000 head, the highest on record for this date. The figure tops July 1, 1955, and is 14 percent above July 1, 1957 and 22 percent above the 1952-56 five year average.
The Interstate Power Co central district hosted a Sunday picnic for employees and families at Spillville. Attendees included Perry Larson and family from Elgin, Jack Adrian and Leon Shepard families, and guests Sheila Martin and Karen Tandy of Des Moines. Clermont representatives Norris Reierson, Merle Alderson, Karl Martin, and Gerald Gutcher with Duane attended.
A car owned by May Maker of Imogene was lifted on jacks and two wheels and tires were stolen, police report states. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking tips from residents.
New postal changes take effect August 1 with postcards and drop letters at 3 cents, all other letters at 4 cents, airmail up to 8 ounces at 5 cents and 7 cents for all others, merchandise first 2 ounces at 3 cents and 1 cent for each additional ounce up to 15 ounces, then regular parcel post rates apply.
Iowa farms reported sow farrowings in June at an estimated 202000 head, up 19 percent from 170000 in June 1957 and about 13 percent above the 10-year average of 178000 for June from 1947-56.
Army PFC Earl FE Lem bke, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lem bke of Elgin, spent leave sightseeing at the Brussels World Fair. A clerk-typist with the 408 Supply and Transport Company in Germany, the 23 year old arrived in Europe last January from Fort Ord. He entered the Army in August 1957 after basic at Fort Carson and is a 1952 Elgin High School graduate who formerly worked for Fauser Gil Co.
Linda Wenger about five years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Wenger of near New Ulm Minnesota died last Thursday from acute leukemia Funeral services were held Saturday Attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Robert Wenger of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Lee Brainard of Aurora and Mr and Mrs Winfield Masonhall of Post City relatives granddaughter of Chris Wenger
The Junior Legion team was defeated Sunday by Harpers Ferry 7 to 2 at the Harpers Ferry ball diamond. Bright spots were John Mitts with two triples and Merlin Chapman with a double. Chapman and Mitts pitched for the team.
Three cows owned by Reuben Kruse were electrocuted when a vehicle struck a utility pole near Watson. The incident occurred recently and involved property losses for Kruse.
The town has built a new sidewalk on the west and south sides of former Elgin Cooperative lots, now a municipal parking area to be blacktopped with marked spaces. Users are asked to enter via the alley crossing and avoid driving over the sidewalk. The lot lies a block from the business district.
Completion of the county trunk road from Elgin to the Rothlisberger corner was set for September 13. Inspection engineer Alan Ballard estimated last week that crews would finish several weeks earlier depending on rock crusher progress at the Schneider quarry. Up to 17 trucks hauled rock for primary 172 between here and Clermont, with specifications calling for a five inch sub base, six inches of crushed limestone, primer oil, two coats of inverted penetration oil, and rolling to 100 percent density. The Iowa Road Builders hold the contract and funding comes from county, state, and federal sources.
Twenty nine Iowa farmers and farm operators left July 15 on a 21 day European and Soviet Union goodwill journey. They will visit Belgium Germany France and Soviet Russia visiting Moscow Kiev and Seben, meeting farm leaders and visiting farm operations. Included is Eyrvin J. Barrack of Arlington, a local cooperative official.
Circle Rachel of WSC will meet August 8 to host a birthday party featuring a 25 cent gift exchange.
Saturday evening draws on July 19 and July 29 produced two winners, Chris Wenger and Wm F Miller. Winners shared numbers include 321 1143 1220 749 121 035 101 1488 and 1137 82 350 1427 100 BA3 408 1234 1239 000.
Mrs Kenneth Koupal and Mrs Allan Anderson hosted a bridal shower for Marilana Ogie at the Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls on Sunday afternoon. Twenty eight guests attended.
Mr and Mrs Merlin Hellums purchased the Robert Grimes home on Center street and will gain possession by September 1 They also sold their 21 acre farm east of Elgin to Gilbert L Loftsgard with possession on the same date they vacate The deal was completed this week
Interstate Power Company mails its seventh customer survey in 16 years to assess service, employees, and value. Questionnaires target satisfaction, staff attitude, and perceived worth, with responses returned postage prepaid to district offices for tabulation.
Extension Service Calendar lists events in July and August across Iowa. Homemakers Camp at Iowa State College Ames July 25, Pleasant Valley 4-H Club meeting July 24, Habeger hosts. Holstein Black and White Show Postville July 25. Extension Council Meeting Fayette July 29. Brown Swiss Canton Show Postville. Illyria Clipperettes show July 31 at Illyria church. 4-H Livestock Clubs education trip August 1 to Cedar Rapids and Amana Colonies.
Lyle Meisner, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Meisner, was taken to Postville Hospital Tuesday evening after a hayload fall caused a leg injury. An initial inch long cut became infected, requiring hospitalization.
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