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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
6
Retiring United States Commerce head Johnston urges a transition from monopolistic capitalism to a progressive system. He argues capitalism must serve the many, regulate voluntary associations, and foster fair competition and profit sharing to expand opportunity and living standards.
In a recent column we reported that the tall campaign would not start for two months but Frailes announces he will begin campaigning immediately. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Miles says his campaign is already underway and will be a clean fight to the finish, citing about 50 000 votes in the primary as the biggest ever for an unopposed Iowa Democrat. Governor Robert D. Blue plans a late summer start, having campaigned in the primary by default.
Illyria home talent group presents Nancy Anna Brown's Folks at West Union high school auditorium on Monday evening June 24 to raise funds for the North Fayette County hospital fund.
Benton Missouri June 16. Dear Rich I read your column on homecoming and offer ideas for the victory centennial event. Propose a reunion of Echo alumni and current staff including Art Shaffer Sylvia Boots Saph Christ Mrs Hughes and others. Include former Baptist and Methodist ministers teachers town officials and bands.
Lightning caused a Sunday night fire that destroyed the Hoth Haymower Co. Luana plant. Loss estimated at 175000, partly insured. Night watchman Carl Bundrick escaped from the one story tin and wood building. Firemen aided but only saved the office and wood working room. Fifty workers were employed. over 100000 worth of merchandise was lost.
Local schedule lists renewal dates with times from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in West Union Court House and City Hall locations. Arlington hosts sessions on June 20 and July 10 at City Hall, Wadena on June 13 and 27 plus July 11 at City Hall, Clermont on June 22 and July 6 at City Hall, Elgin on June 15, 29 and July 13 at City Hall.
J. Mulford has purchased the former Hadsel building from Mrs. Mary P. Hadsel of Oxford Ohio. He has rented the structure for years with the first floor used for his producer business and the second floor for living quarters.
Clara Baldwin spent Monday and Tuesday in the Roy French home at Elkader, staying several days and visiting local residents.
Ilyria Handy-Hands 4-H club met with Shirley Shaffer with eight members answering roll. Members spoke on why they live in the United States and many said they could have 4-H here. Vaupel and Strong hosted. new member Jamed Shaffer joined. a club law requires three consecutive absences to drop a member, with reinstatement after three meetings.
Mr and Mrs M V Kiple plan their golden wedding anniversary on Thursday June with a dinner for their children and families including seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. An open house from seven to ten p m will be held at their home with immediate families from Toledo Farmersburg Tulsa Ottumwa and Elgin attending.
A summary of transfers of Elgin properties listing buyers such as Robert Mabb Alfred Ruckdasher Ben Schneider William Accola Esther Kimball Henry Steffens and others. Transactions involve parcels in Conner's Add and surrounding blocks with price points from 1 to 2700 dollars and include WD and Admi D designations.
Standard Oil Co announces that its products will be handled at Luchsinger Service Station, formerly selling Cities Service products. Lester Luchsinger remains manager, with W F Maurer as Standard agent for farm service. Further details appear on another Echo page.
More than 100 people attended the 44H Girls Rally Day in Elkader on Tuesday June 11. Delores Eiffert of Monona was elected county 4-H girls president for the coming year. Other officers include Jean Martin vice president Inda Graddy secretary treasurer and Betty Lundt historian. Rosella Opsand won the Better Grooming contest and will represent Clayton County at the state 4-H girls club convention in Ames at Town State College. A March of Gifts concluded the event with generous donations.
The Echo subscription list was corrected up to and including Monday June 17. Please check your address tag if you paid your subscription recently and notify us promptly if it doesn't correspond to your receipt. The Echo has not yet increased in price and anyone in arrears should bring their subscription up to date promptly.
Roy Knight was elected Commander of Elgin Post American Legion at the regular meeting Monday evening June 17. Other officers elected included W. P. Kohls Vice-Commander Earl W. Kiple Adjutant B J Baumgartner Chaplain Hiram Olson Sergeant at Arms and Walter F P Kahler Finance Officer.
A large crowd attended Ilyria’s annual Community Day Friday with about 400 people at the home talent play and receipts totaling 182 dollars. Dinner served to about 240 attendees and the evening meal drew an even larger crowd.
A compact notice highlights the value of Want Ads as a quick way to find opportunities. It emphasizes affordability and broad reach for readers seeking jobs, items, or services. The message positions classifieds as essential reading for budget minded shoppers.
The Fayette County Legion Association will hold its monthly stag meeting in Elgin next Tuesday evening June 25. Officers for the coming year will be elected during the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Dan Craft celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary with a picnic dinner Sunday June 16 at Brainard Baptist Church. A short program followed with Rev A B Burroughs speaking. Numerous West Union area families attended and gifts and a purse of money were given to the couple.
Creamery operators from Fayette Clayton and Winneshiek counties met at the West Union courthouse for a dairy quality program. Speakers included Prof. Rednick of Iowa State Extension, Iowa Creamery Assn. secretary Mr. Quist, and Iowa Dairy Commission secretary Frank Barker. Discussion focused on upcoming federal inspections of creameries for milk and cream sediment.
A dated list of birthdays by day from June 20 to June 26, naming individuals such as Celia E. Andreae Shirley Frieden William Larson Philman Larson Mrs Jim Taylor Will Cheeseman Eldred Patterson Tommy Frieden Dennis Shaffer Walter Lantz Elmer Pinney Jr Merle Moen Robert Mott Jr Ida Mee Hanson B J Baumgartner Nora Klingman Kent Falk Wm F Miller Oran Bane Jr Jerome Yearous Louis Becker Gina Amundson Louis Butihofer Mrs G A Roland Austie Holzer Mrs Lawrence Hober Herbert W Palb Kay J Dumm ermuth Lewis Sutter Viola Capper Quinton Torkelson.
Elmer A McIlree, 81, died Sunday after a fall at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union. He edited and published the Fayette County Union from 1902 to 1937. Survived by two sons a daughter and four grandchildren.
Miss Gladys Peterson and Harold Halverson were wed in a Marion Lutheran Church double ceremony conducted by Rev. S. J. Strandford. Attendants, music, and a pink white reception followed. the couple plan a brief Wisconsin Dells honeymoon.
A candle light wedding was held Tuesday evening June 11 at Marion Lutheran Church Gander. Miss Gaynal M Ramage a Cambridge Ohio daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Dunlap wed Elver L Anderson son of Mrs Rosina Anderson St Olaf in a double ring ceremony. Dr S J Strandford pane officiated. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended.
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