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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
4
Crash at Denison last week claimed the life of Si m on McGinn, 64, who apparently did not see the train and turned in front of it. Also guidance on storing shelled corn, grain bin water sealing, and child-friendly kitchen water activities.
Nicholas and Lynes press for party nominations amid ongoing campaign signals. The item notes veterans’ views on appointments, a lengthy Iowa debate over oleo labeling, and new state rulings on imprint requirements. Iowa Supreme Court upholds the law while allowing direct appeals from injunctions.
Ward Wheelock announces Raymond Swing as editor of This I Believe and a member of the Editorial Board, replacing Edward P. Morgan who resigned to devote more time to CBS radio and television. Swing, veteran American radio figure, began CBS School of the Air in 1935, later wartime broadcasts as Raymond Gram Swing. He served as Voice of America adviser and originated American commentary for the BBC, with This I Believe appearing in the home newspaper and broadcast three times daily on WMT.
Mrs Elizabeth Huebsch of Strawberry Point spent Friday with her son Jack Huebsch and family. Dr Grant left for California to visit his daughter. Gene Fox stayed in Glen Oldfather home. Gail Nickels visited Marilyn Chase. Tom Smith and family of Dallas Center visiting his parents E T Smith. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Puffett and family visited Will and Will Ash of Fayette. Will Chase dined with Geo Nickels near Elgin. School lunch workshop at West Union attended by Tilly Borden Eunice Nading and Cecile Moats. Frank Johnson and daughter plus Quadhamer of Upland Neb visited Ray Zwanziger. Len Hummel weekend at Floyd Smith home. Geo Bright of Springville visited EH Smith. Janet Bright returned home after 10 days with grandparents. Fred and Robin Gratke of Milwaukee returned home after visiting Merwin Puffett. Frank Thyer and family of Randalia visited Minnie Thyer. Don Woods and family called in the afternoon. Francis Wheeler and Les Wheeler were supper guests. Volga square dance club hosted by Geo Patterson at Strawberry Point in honor of their wedding anniversary.
The FTC faces questions over its use of vast authority after compiling a lengthy report on major American oil firms allied with British interests. The document was suppressed, prompting Senate intervention to publicize it. Lawmakers increasingly wonder how the agency wields its congressional grant of power.
The PTA canning committee reported 95 quarts produced on Wednesday July 22 including 19 quarts peaches 12 quarts peach juice 58 quarts beans with Mrs Wm Moore chairing and workers Donna Sloan Md Ris Art Evelerritt Oliver Follon Walter Goodin Leo Grether Ralph Hansel and Jack Huebsch. Sunday supper guests at Glen Oldfather home included the Merwin Vern and Lloyd Puffett families Mrs John Fuelner Mr and Mrs Gee Oldfather Francis Fox family and Mr and Mrs Melvyn Puffett. June and July birthdays noted for Mrs Lloyd Puffett Richyard Puffett Melvyn Puffett Kathy Fox and Glen Oldfather and others. Families gathered at Fred Gernand home after the band concert to celebrate Mrs Clyde Wenger's birthday. Additional notes recall fishing trips and visits among Jennings Gusts and area families including Cedar Rapids and Sabetha visitors.
Mrs Mildred Shambaugh traveled to Boulder Colorado after the death of Mrs Bell Shambaugh of Fayette. The Jennings families attended the Chavalier Sadorft wedding at Strawberry Point Saturday. Weekend gatherings included Mrs Wenger hosting families for a birthday celebration. Local snippets mention visits among Jeanette Boys Janice Peterman and Kay Wenthe and a note on sanitation and maintenance tips.
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