Corn-Hog ratio unfavourable for hog production
Price data from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics show a 60 percent rise in hog prices from April 15 to May 15, while corn at 1.23 dollars per bushel was a cent lower. The corn hog ratio remained very unfavourable for hog production, with hogs needing more corn than in 8 years, though livestock prices overall showed slight changes. Butter and butterfat slipped, milk cows held at 58 dollars, and grain prices mostly edged down with wheat at 1.23 dollars. Hay rose to 13.20 dollars per ton amid seasonal demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agriculture
Towa
Buttermakers Meet At Postville
Section one of the Iowa Creamery Operators' association met at Postville last Thursday with Ed Riser as host and Mrs Riser entertaining. The afternoon featured butter judging with Riser of Postville and Ben Gulsvig of Monona tying for first. L L Lehman of Elgin and Bob Ewing of Tripoli tied for second. Gordon Junker of Clermont placed third. In the ladies division Mrs Floyd Sires of Benson won and Mrs L J Lehman of Elgin placed third. Men’s judging crowned Milton Wild of Church first and L L Lehman second. A six thirty dinner was served at the Community church followed by a social evening. Attendees from Elgin included Mr and Mrs L L Lehman and Mr and Mrs Fleet Frieden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Creamery , Operators’ Association
Postville
Ed Riser
Riser
Ben Gulsvig
Monona
L. L. Lehman
Elgin
Bob Ewing
Tripoli
Gordon Junker
Clermont
Floyd Sires
Benson
L. J. Lehman
Milton Wild
Church
Elgin Creamery
Fleet
Upper Iowa Peacocks Defeat Norsemen
Upper Iowa Peacocks defeated Luther College Norsemen 4 to 3 behind Gehrke two hit pitching to clinch the Iowa conference title. Evans and Gehrke started the scoring with early runs, while Olson and Leslie answered for Luther in the sixth. A late Peacock error allowed two Norse runs in the eighth. Old Rooster Day in Creace drew 600 birds to a funeral weighing 4161 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norse
Upper Iowa
Luther College
Gehrke
Peacocks
Evans
Gossman
Moore
Hanson
Thomas
Anderson
Forde
Norsemen
Olson
Leslie
Peacock
Iowa
Creace
Oleo Tariff Receipts Rise in 1937 May Figures
May 1937 receipts total $42,989 up from $35,941 in May 1936 as reports from the state department of agriculture show higher oleomargarine licensing fees and taxes. For the first five months of 1937 receipts reached $235,548 versus $215,335 for the same period in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
State Department of Agriculture
Homecoming Committees Renamed And Assigned Roles
Ray DeSart chaired a meeting naming subcommittees for the 1937 Homecoming. General, Reception, Housing, Registration, Program, Entertainment, Parade, Amusements, Decorating, Lighting, Finance, Publicity, Concessions, Bands, and Traffic groups were formed with chairmen and members listed. Each subcommittee will hold meetings soon to plan tasks under the general committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray DeSart
Chm
C. B. Schori
G. H. Falb
Max Thoma
R. P. Strauch
F. R. Berg
J J. Snyder
Mra
W. C. Falb
Mfrs
R. W. Muehlenthaler
C. O. Tarcelson
R. A. Crider
L. L. Kiple
Chas, Wenger
F. D. Welch
D. R. Roberts
H. W. Falb
N. W. Evans
John Grimm
Chas. Feller
Lorence Muehlethaler
B. J. Baumgartner
H. H. Wolf
W. F. Kohler
J. F. Berndt
H. F. Becker
L. L. Lehman
Mel Kohler
Samuel Mosby
M. Zunbriggen
L. G. Lehman
G. J. Mosby
R. C. Jorgenson
Max Hunsberger
Geo
Boyle
W. P. Kohls
Howard Shaffer
A. M
Weibel
Cleaners in More Ways Than One
Local residents report out of town workers charge exorbitant prices for cess pool and septic tank cleaning. They note nearby locals do the same work for about a third the cost and advise securing local contractors first or agreeing on price beforehand.
Pfister and Wolfling Wedding Held in Chicago
Rudy Pfister of Chicago married Margar et Wolfling of Asheville North Carolina in Chicago on Tuesday May 25. The ceremony took place at the home of a friend conducted by Rev Kohn of the Lutheran church on Spaulding Street. Mrs Pfister is the daughter of minister Rev G A B Holderby. Pfister formerly lived in Elgin but has since resided in Chicago for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Pfister
Chicago
Margaret Wolfling
Asheville
N. Carolina
Kohn
Lutheran Church
Spaulding Street
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance to hold annual meeting in Fayette
The Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance association of Fayette County Iowa will hold its annual meeting at the Legion hall in Fayette on June 8 1937 for election of officers and any other legal business brought before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Fayette County
Iowa
Legion Hall
Fayette
Capper Hatchery to Close Mid June
Chas Capper told the Echo he expects to close the hatchery the middle of June with the last hatch on the 14th. The season ran four months from February, employing ten to fifteen workers who will seek other jobs until canning resumes. Capper estimated a million and a half chicks sold. feed costs reduced activity but forecasts expect higher egg and poultry prices in fall. Stock owners will sell directly to produce stations, boosting that market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Capper
Echo
Cappers
Capper
Shower honors Miss Eileen Evans at Friday evening event
Miss Eileen Evans was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted at her home Friday evening attended by about thirty eight ladies. The program included a piano solo by Helen Wegner and a vocal duet by Mrs. Edward Krueger and Mrs. Abe Habeger plus a surprise mock wedding by Leo Falk, Kenneth Barker, and Elmer Joe Houg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Kohler
Dorothy Olson
Frieda Miller
Kathryn Strauch
Eileen Evans
Helen Wegner
Edward Krueger
Abe Habeger
Leo Falk
Kenneth Barker
Elmer Joe Houg
Weddings of People You Know
Jo Ann Bucher of Kansas City Missouri daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Bucher and Charles Van Horn were married Saturday May 29 at the brides home at 11 o clock The groom is employed by the Kansas City Star and the new home will be in Kansas City Mr and Mrs Fred L Hadsel of Oxford Ohio announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Margaret Lucinda to Mr John Wesley Hargrave on Saturday afternoon June 6 at 4 o'clock in the Oxford Methodist Episcopal church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Bucher
Kansas City
Elizabeth Bucher
Charles van Horn
Kansas City Star
Fred L. Hadsel
Oxford
Ohio
Margaret Lucinda
John Wesley Hargrave
Oxford Methodist Episcopal Church
District Legion Meeting At Elkader June 21
The Elkader Post American Legion plans a fourth district meeting on Monday June 21. The event will entertain visiting Legionnaires and is noted in local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Legion
Elkader
The
Elkader Post American Legion
New Iowa Weed Law Sets Appointments and List
Iowa implements a new weed law effective May 20 requiring county and township supervisors to appoint weed commissioners and authorizing city councils with board approval. Commissioners serve one year with pay from the county fund later reimbursed by affected property assessments. The act classifies primary and secondary noxious weeds and allows temporary declarations of other pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
County General Fund
Poppy Sale Totals $31.10 ALA Thanks Scouts and Betys
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks the Girl Scouts and others who sold poppies last week. Special praise goes to Betty Strauch and Betty Snyder and Theresa Snyder for selling the most poppies. The sale amount was $31.10 and gratitude is given for cemetery grave decoration help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Betty Strauch
Betty
Theresa Snyder
Girl Scouts
Elgin Drops Second Game to Waucoma
Elgin loses second straight to Waucoma as next week’s schedule features Hawkeye at Elgin and Waucoma at Sumner with other matchups: Wadena at West Union and Volga City at Alpha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Waucoma
Hawkeye
Sumner
Wadena
West Union
Volga City
Alpha
Dinner Honors Wedding Anniversaries At Klingman’s Confectionery
The Batoffe club and husbands hosted a six thirty dinner at Klingman’s Confectionery to honor Mr. and Mrs. W C Falk Mr. and Mrs G J Mosby and Mr. and Mrs L L Kiple on recent wedding anniversaries. A purse of money was given to each couple amid bridge and visiting entertainment. Henry L Matthys has returned home from Decorah hospital after surgery to remove part of his stomach performed May 9 by Dr Karl Meyer. He is recovering well and glad to be back with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batoffe Club
Klingman
W. C. Falk
G. J. Mosby
L. L. Kiple
EB. L. Morris
G. H. Falk
B. Schori
Leo Schori
C. O. Christ
Mel Kohler
H. H. Wolf
Elmer Hoag
Arthur Herrling and
Myr
Louis Klingman
Henry L. Matthys
Decorah Hospital
Karl Meyer
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Matthys
Robert R. Duff Dies at 68 in Volga City Area
Robert R. Duff, 68, died at Oelwein hospital on Thursday, May 27, from complications after finger injury leading to sepsis. He leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church in Volga City with Rev. E. J. Starr presiding. Duff was a prominent farmer in the Volga City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Duff
Oelwein Hospital
Volga City
E. J. Starr
Duff
Farewell Party For M. E. Benson at Elgin Opera House
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Benson hosted a farewell party at the Elgin opera house on Friday evening. A large group attended to enjoy dancing as local talent provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin E. Benson
Elgin Opera House
Don’ts For Cyclists And Local Marriage Notice
Don’ts for cyclists warn riders to obey road rules and avoid dangers such as riding left, hitching to cars, riding at night without lights, and riding on sidewalks. Everett A. Brickley and Dar lene May Jeffers wed in Logan with parental consent. they will reside in Council Bluffs where Brickley works as a railroad switchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett A. Brickley
Darlene May Jeffers
Council Bluffs
Logan
FB to Sell Wool Getting Ready for Grasshoppers
The Fayette County Wool Growers association will offer their pool for sale at the State Bank of Fayette on Saturday June 5 at 2 p m. The 30 000 pounds pool size is expected again this year due to publicity and higher sale prices. Bids will be sealed with right to refuse any bid. Grasshopper bait shipments totaling several tons and 10 barrels of sodium arsenite will be distributed to farmers at 26 cents per sack. County Agent McElroy warns of potential widespread damage if hatching proceeds and a county grasshopper committee will coordinate efforts with township representatives including Harry Olson Grant Lauer Max Medberry Harold Strong Harry Crawford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Wool Growers’ Association
State Bank of
Fayette
F. J. Schroeder
Fred Handley
Lars K. Osmundson
C. E
Fayette Commission
McElroy
Harry Olson
Union
Grant Lauer
Dever
Max Medberry
Pleasant Valley
Harold Strong
Syria
Harry Crawford
Fairfield
Pinmond Hired as Club Agent in Fayette County
Wm. T. Diamond, former Franklin county 4-H member and 1937 graduate of Tew State College, has been hired by the Fayette county farm bureau as assistant county agent in charge of 4-H club work.
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Jowa
Upper
Jowans
Jesus
the Echo
Elin
Watcoma
Elgin Abre
Meyer
Henninger
Schupbach
Zurbriggen
Cf Barker
M. Meyer
F Granger
HE T Kelly
N. Balk
Henry Matthys
M. E. Benson
Ada
Diamond
Aen
Her, Ontario
Christopher Columbia
Johnstown
President Lincoln
United States
New York
Owe
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