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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
5
Testimony before the Senate outlines health care shortfalls and cost, urging passage of a national health bill. It cites 7,000,000 daily illnesses, 600,000,000 lost man-days yearly, and 15,000,000 without hospital access, calling for expanded preventive services and federal support.
Republicans convene in Des Moines for the second summer convention to elect district committeemen and select a platform. Gov. Albert Schoepel of Kansas is to keynote, with potential appearances by Gov. Robert D. Blue and other state candidates. Democrats highlighted by Sewell E. Allen and Frank Miles set the tone, while Central Committee races shift with new faces challenging incumbents.
Prof Frank H Woyke of Rochester New York a discharged chaplain speaks on conditions in Europe especially Germany at the Baptist church service tonight. Over a hundred relatives gather at Clermont park Sunday for a picnic dinner honoring Mrs A A Olson and Ardith of Huron South Dakota visiting relatives and friends with many area families present.
D R Peasley secretary treasurer of the National Farm Loan Associations at West Union announced extended authority to issue land bank commissioner loans on farms to July 1 1947 The loans back up to 75 percent of the land value with Federal Land Bank loans up to 65 percent Veterans may obtain first mortgage loans up to the full 75 percent under GI Bill guarantees Authority to continue loans was granted by Congress in a bill signed by the president The program began in 1933
Clarence Schneider’s residence joins many Elgin homes repainted this summer. An unusually high amount of painting and decorating occurred after war year postponements, improving the town’s appearance and making it a better place to live.
Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wolf with their family will depart Saturday July 27 for a one week vacation at Clear Lake, enjoying leisure time away from home.
A Reinhart family gathering was held last Sunday at the A. E. Skellinger home in Nora Springs with Andrew Reinhart Helen Holm S T Holm Clarion Olson and other relatives. Guests included Rudy Reinhart of Minneapolis Conrad Reinhart Spring Valley Robert Reinhart LaVern Turner and Karen of Waterloo along with C R Jacoboson L V Jacobson of Nora Springs. A noon picnic dinner used baskets brought by guests.
The Elgin Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary installed Sas fe or the members at a Thursday evening meeting on July 18. Officers installed included Mrs. Earl Kiple 1st vice president Mrs. C J Mulford secretary and Mrs B J Baumgartner treasurer Also installed were Mrs Oliver Torkelson 2nd vice president Mrs W P Kohls Sgt at Arms and Mrs Ed Wenger chaplain Installation was led by Mrs M J Block. Delegates named for the State Convention in Des Moines August 7 8 9 include Mrs Earl Kiple with alternates Mrs C 0 Torkelson Mrs W P Kohls and Mrs C J Mulford Refreshments followed.
Those owing us for a period of 90 days or longer are urged to come in and make settlements. We need cash to pay our obligations. Elgin Oil Co.
Silverleaf Lodge 518 calls a 8 o clock meeting in the Masonic hall. The second degree will be conferred on three members. All Masons are urged to attend.
W. P. Kohle applied a fresh coat of silver paint to street light posts this week. Globes were washed and broken fixtures replaced. This should brighten our business district considerably.
Crop prospects in Iowa are exceptional with very favorable growing conditions. The state’s corn crop on 11,038,000 acres is projected to yield 651,242,000 bushels by July 1, possibly the largest ever if July and August stay favorable. Oats are estimated at 227,877,000 bushels, up from 214,440,000 in 1945, while soybeans show strong early growth though per acre yields are not yet estimable.
Illyria Community Players present the farce Listen to Lester at the Illyria Playhouse on Friday August 2 at 8 15 p m. Set at the Durant Reducing Sanitorium the comedy follows two wealthy sisters and a bachelor as scheming Lester Leach tries to save the mortgage sparking a minor catastrophe. Cast includes Glen Medberry Robert Downey Kathleen Yearous Clara M Bane Gene Wenger Noel Smith John Nydegger Dawn Dummermuth Rosella Strong Harold Glass Mary Lou Wood Margie Dennler Donna Medberry. An ice cream supper by the Ladies Aid Society will follow.
Mrs Irvin Etter of Janesville Wisconsin announces the marriage of her daughter Colleen Rae to Robert William Quinn son of Mr and Mrs Henry Quinn. The informal ceremony was held July 3 at Cargill Methodist Church with Rev Ira E Schlagenhans officiating at 2 PM. Attending were Dallas Wheeler Janet Quinn and Alice Anderson. Mrs Quinn is granddaughter of Frieda Etter of Elgin.
Sheldon Boyle of Elgin was elected state secretary of the Rural Letter Carriers association during the Saturday morning session at Fort Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Boyle traveled to Des Moines Wednesday for the convention and returned Sunday. The national convention will be held in Des Moines next month on August 14 and 15.
The Elgin school is undergoing a full redecorating overhaul ahead of the September start. Classrooms receive new paint, waxed floors, and a pastel green primary room with decal designs. The high school assembly room gains a no wood ceiling, desks refinished, front entrance doors updated, and a new south annex roof. The bus garage is remodeled with a raised ceiling and new overhead doors. Remodelling continues until fall term opening.
A large number of friends and church members gathered at the Methodist church Friday evening to honor the new minister Rev. and Mrs. Bruce D. Jones. The potluck supper was followed by a program featuring choir selections, poems, a piano solo, a musical reading, violin and cornet duet, and a welcome by C. J Robinson with a response from Rev. Jones.
The newly organized Elgin baseball team will play the Manchester American Legion team next Sunday, July 28. Players meeting at the park is set for 11 30 a m to join the trip.
The Elgin Band directed by Mrs. LeRoy Steele will give a concert in the city park every Wednesday evening to entertain the public and train for homecoming appearances. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings at the town hall and the public is welcome to attend.
The Echo lists its subscription corrections up to Monday July 22. Readers who recently paid should verify their address tag matches their receipt and report any error promptly. Mr and Mrs George Falk and family returned home Sunday from Clear Lake after visiting relatives here Monday and Tuesday.
Elgin authorities issue a final warning to drivers who exceed speed limits. Speed laws will be strictly enforced and all offenders will be prosecuted. Marshal W. Kohls issues the notice at 47e W.
The Elgin Jewelry Store will be closed from July 18 to August 16. A brief line notes a promotional Echo Prank Ad as today’s best buy.
The W S C S of the Elgin Methodist church sponsors the fourth flower show at Elgin High School gym on Friday Aug 16. Exhibits accepted 10 am to 2 pm. Exhibitors supply containers. Program features music readings and a talk on flowers. Entries include many flower varieties and special displays such as best bouquet, miniature and dining room table bouquets, unusual plants, and a cactus display.
The Homecoming Parade committee surveyed merchants about float plans and found limited materials but urged town wide celebration for the centennial year. They urged ideas from residents, with C. B Svhori collecting submissions to pass to merchants and organizations for display use.
The Democratic Women's Club of North Fayette County held a joint meeting for men and women in the assembly room of the courthouse in West Union on Monday night, July 22 at 8. A program included tap dancing by Larry Jo Potter and his mother Elsie Potter, solos by Duane Enos and his wife, piano pieces by Elle Potter, and speakers Richard W. Bermatt Donald Shaw and A C Peterson. The event aimed to grow Iowa Women’s Democratic Club membership and featured donuts and coffee after.
A 30n was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Robbins Wednesday morning July 24. He weighed 12 pounds and 3 ounces.
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