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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
5
Betty Johnson and Lowell Goodenbour unite in Springfield Tennessee with plans to reside in Clarksville Tennessee near Fort Campbell. Many locals and visitors attend and visit relatives in Oelwein, Tripoli Davenport and surrounding towns as weddings and family gatherings mark a busy weekend.
The American Legion met at the Legion room Tuesday evening and elected officers including Commander Jake Schneider Vice-Commander Lloyd Reierson Adjutant Earl Kiple Chaplain Perry Medberry Finance Officer Elmer Meyer and Sergeant at Arms Lyle Olson. The Lawrence Knudtson and Keith Thoma families spent last week at Clear Lake. Mrs Emma Knudtson stayed at the Max Thoma homes during their absence.
A broad push to curb liquor by the drink in Iowa emerges as state authorities tighten permit screening and instruct liquor stores to refuse sales when resale risk exists. The move parallels a county education plan rule requiring a state wide district reorganization before consolidations, while Iowa studies new local government laws and adds two buildings at the Toledo juvenile home.
The article notes GE loans related to the Topas program, mentioning Towa veterans of World War Continued to. Page 8.
Mrs Larry Grimm of Elgin has been appointed temporary superintendent of Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union succeeding Mrs Lestie Chelf. Dr Grimm has been obstetrical supervisor and will continue in that role at the hospital. Mrs Chelf leaves for a position at the University of Iowa Iowa City and her husband works there.
The Elgin Fish & Wildlife Assn committee reports the annual fish fry at the opera house drew over 500 customers and used 500 pounds of channel cat. Geo Kaufman and assistants prepared the meal of catfish with sides. door prize fishing outfit valued at 49 dollars and about 150 other prizes were donated by local merchants. Secretary Robert Hanson estimates net proceeds around 325 dollars for the event and prizes.
Sherry ONeill underwent a tonsillectomy Monday morning at Postville hospital and returned home Tuesday evening. Mrs O rville Moore is recovering after an appendectomy performed Sunday at Postville hospital. Mrs Lester Wenger was admitted Monday for observation and treatment. Orlin Mason entered Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union Monday for observation. Henry Matthys is now a medical patient at Postville hospital after Monday admission.
Harriet Juhl of Nashua will teach 4th and 5th grades here next fall, succeeding Betty Cline who resigned. The vacancy in Elgin staff remains and the home economics position has not been filled.
The Slgin high school band gave its first concert in the park last Wednesday evening conducted by Director Leo Grether. The weekly concerts continue until about fair time and are well received by town visitors each Wednesday evening.
A large family grouping gathered in La Crosse Wisconsin on Sunday for a reunion picnic. Attendees from the area included John Luchsinger and family Russell Jennings Jacob Hoover Alfred Jacob Robert Boyle Ray Tomsheck Milton Miller Lester Luchsinger Leon Jacob Howard Shaffer Richard Mijer and families, with Mrs Mabel Gruver Mrs Clara Baumgartner Mrs Pauline Petratz Mrs Selma Schneider Mrs Rose Baechler and Leng Baumgartothers.
The Rough Ashlar group of Masons will meet at the Elgin Judge hall on Tuesday evening June 26, according to secretary Allen Habeger. This ritual study club comprises ten judges in this territory and they meet once each year with member lodges.
William A Webel of Chicago, class of 1938, Iowa State College, earned a professional electrical engineering degree at the Ames commencement on June 15. Attended by Mrs Weibel, the award honors new developments in fluorescent lighting for large ceiling areas. Webel is a registered Illinois professional engineer and Illuminating Engineering Society member.
Mrs. Peter Luchsinger is the Echo's banner paid in advance subscriber. She recently paid to May 1, 1980, ensuring her against a price raise for another nine years.
Mr and Mrs Paul Larson welcomed a son born June 7 at the Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds. Mr and Mrs Glen Medberry of Volga announced a daughter Linda Kay born June 7 at the Postville hospital. Mr and Mrs Ervin Metzger welcomed a son David Joe born Friday June 15 at the Postville hospital weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces.
The Roy Knight family from Post ville Gordon Zurbriggen family of Fayette and Paul Zurbriggen family attended a Sunday dinner at the M. Zurbriggen home in Sumner. Mrs. Wm. Weibel and her Chicago children were visiting in the Zurbriggen home.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship picnic is set for Sunday June 24 at the Elkader fair grounds. Samuel Gargin of Dubuque will speak and Dr H D Brown of Elkader will be honored on his 90th birthday. Garnaville lodge hosts and provides coffee. ice cream is free, members bring their own dinner. Each lodge will contribute talent for the program with Elgin invited to bring its Swiss band.
California visitors Mr. and Mrs. Mark Acklemire of Los Angeles stay with Mrs. Ida Christen and visit relatives in Iowa. Mrs. Acklemire, formerly Lena Hofer, once owned a local millinery shop and this marks her first Iowa visit in twenty years.
Sixteen delegates from 17 county 4H clubs plus three adult leaders and a Home Economist travel by special bus Wednesday June 20 to Ames for the 4 H girls annual State convention returning Saturday June 23. Delegates include Ira M. Meyer Clermont Clever lovers Marlene Medberry Elgin Illyria Handy Hands and Mary Messerli Wade na Wonder Workers.
Sixty two Iowa Lions clubs including Elgin gave 674 dollars to buy typewriters for seniors at the Town School for the Blind in Vinton. Seven seniors received typewriters this year, aiding visually handicapped persons. The fund has enough to cover next year’s needs, and no solicitation will be made then.
Aged Elgin resident Mrs. Humphry Roberts died Wednesday morning June 20. Funeral arrangements were completed for Friday at two o'clock at the First Baptist Church in Elgin.
The south wall of Henry McMillan’s basement collapsed last Thursday afternoon after he attempted to fill along the wall. The incident delayed his building program as carpenters were nearly ready to begin work.
Mr and Mrs Ted Mabb and family of West Union were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Donald Page. The visit highlighted friendly neighborhood hospitality as both households shared a meal and conversation in a cordial local gathering.
The Keith Thoma family of Clermont were dinner guests Sunday at the Max Thoma residence. Echo Ads Pay. Try One.
Illyria community day at First Baptist church Thursday June 28 features devotions by Clara Baumgartner and music by Opal Miller with missionary strategy and Christ at the African Crossroads presented by Helen Zurbriggen. A miscellaneous bridal shower for Ruth Boleyn follows the business meeting and program. Hostesses include Helen Muehlehaler Ruth Jacob Jerri Musser Wilma Probert and Lillian Schroeder. All members urged to attend as officer elections will be held.
Fire completely destroyed the five room log home of Mr. and Mrs. Selmer T Holm last Thursday morning June 14 in Highland township. The couple were outside when the blaze began and the stove pipes or chimney are suspected. Neighbors at Highland church hosted a partial relief shower Tuesday evening to aid the Holm family who have relocated to Gunder.
Postmaster H M McMillan announced on Friday June 15 that Russell Wenger was appointed to fill the rural route one vacancy. The appointment takes effect June 25. Wenger, a former Navy serviceman, competed for the job when several applicants vied for the position.
George Bovis of Elgin son of Mrs Sue Bovis received a bachelor of science degree in engineering at Iowa State College on June 15 along with about 1,000 graduates. He has accepted a position with John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works in Waterloo.
Death of Mrs. William Bailey of Poplar Bluff Mo announced. Former Frances Schmid daughter of the late Mr and Mrs C Theo Schmid she was in Elgin high school’s first graduating class. Survived by two daughters her husband and one son predeceased her. Helen Wenger of ISTC Cedar Falls visited the Wenger home. She was maid of honor at the Patricia Wickler and Don Greene wedding in Monona. Attending were Mr and Mrs Chas Wenger and Russell and Mr and Mrs B H Brackin and Mary. Estella Feller and James Young were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Muncie.
After 31 yearly celebrations the Alyria community prepares the 32nd Community Day on Thursday June 28 on church grounds four miles south of Elgin. Morning events include faces and contests and a married men versus single men softball game. A big dinner starts at 11 30 with a menu printed in this paper. Afternoon features readings and music ending with a talk by Mrs Floyd Dittmer of Strawberry Point. Supper at 5 30 and at 7 30 a three act play The Young Imp performed by Tyria church youth. The Tyria community invites all to join in the celebrations and meals hosted by the Ladies Aid Society.
The Interstate Power Co. hosted newspaper and radio members at a Moose Country Club dinner in Oelwein last Thursday. Guests from Elgin West Union Decorah Oelwein and Dubuque included James Hermen A P Strauch F C Lynes Mead Schenck and Les Moeller who spoke on The World in Time of Crisis.
Upper Iowa University joins the Red Cross to offer indoor pool swimming lessons for children in north Fayette county. Participating towns include Elgin Clermont and Wadena. The program runs from June 31 to August 11 with transportation provided by each community and all other costs covered by the Red Cross. Children from Bigin Clermont and Wadena will swim on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with local leaders listed for each community.
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