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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
5
The E. E. Bilden family of Clermont narrowly escaped death Monday evening when their car upset near the Clarence Johnson farm and burst into flames. Driver Agnes Bilden and Evelyn Bilden suffered scalp and arm injuries. both were taken to Postville hospital. The car was a total wreck. neighbors aided in rescuing the others.
J H Wilson of south of Elgin was reelected president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association at the annual Fayette meeting on Tuesday June 14. R R Fussell of Fayette was named vice president and A D Knox Hawkeye secretary with J F Miller Clermont treasurer. Directors include A L Evans Maynard J W Wilbur Hawkeye and L R Campbell Hawkeye. Secretary’s report shows a gain over 400000 this year a new record with 11403322 in total assets. Policies in force June 13 numbered 3211. Last year policyholders received 28269 for fire losses with expenses of 2221. The association was organized 64 years ago.
The 17th annual Cedar Falls Inter denominational Bible conference will be held at Riverview park in Cedar Falls from July 31 to Aug 7. It draws ministers church workers and religious leaders from Iowa and surrounding states. All sessions are open to the public with no registration fee.
Ten Fayette county residents received state aid for the blind during May per a state house bulletin. Total grants to Fayette county persons reached 248 dollars 75 cents, averaging 24 dollars 87 cents per recipient.
The Marion Dorcas Society will hold its annual bazaar at Marion church on Wednesday evening June 28. Lunch will be served and patrons can browse the sale items in a community event likely to attract area residents.
The county bridge crew near Elgin completed driving the piling for the dry run bridge. They are ready for the remaining construction work, which is understood to include a pony truss bridge with a concrete floor.
Neighbors relatives and friends gathered at East Clermont Lutheran church to honor Mr and Mrs Ole Thorson on their Golden Wedding. A morning service was followed by a cafeteria dinner and a church program with music readings and addresses. The couple, married June 11 1888 near Elgin, have three children and seven grandchildren.
John White of Oelwein aged 84 faced denial of a marriage license in West Union after his two sons A G White and E E White filed a petition through their attorney requesting guardianship. The petition alleged incompetence due to residence center in Oelwein a 144 acre Fayette county farm and 2000 in personal property.
Mr and Mrs C B Schori hosted relatives at their home last Thursday in celebration of the twin birthday anniversaries of C R Carpenter and Mrs Carrie Whitney of Fayette and the third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Karl Fox of Fayette. Guests included C R Carpenter and wife Karl Fox wife Carrie Whitney and Jennie Denniston of Fayette Louise Raphael of St. Louis Ella Merritt of Mt Vernon Meth Meyer of Calmar Knoxville Tenn Abbey Griffith Harold Griffith David Griffith Homer Griffith and Patty Mather of Elkader.
Local report notes belief in planting potatoes on Good Friday for an early crop. Jim Bilden showcased Early Ohips at the Echo shop, presenting fifteen potatoes weighing about 3 1/2 pounds, larger than marbles and roughly twice a well sized egg. He cites good soil and shelter plus the Friday timing as factors.
The Elgin band will open summer concerts in the park at 8 15 Thursday evening. Director G J Mosby says the first performance will be by the local band with specialty numbers added in later concerts. The group has gained strength as old members return for summer vacation and visiting helpers are welcomed.
The Legionaires of the fourth district will convene in Charles City on Friday, June 24, drawing hundreds from 12 counties and 69 towns. The stag party at the Country Club promises a lively afternoon with the Dugout described as “different.”
Mrs Harold Stoehr hosts Cedar Rapids visitors who joined Mrs Hulda Stoehr Mrs John Falk Mrs Tille Hanson and Mrs Nelle Schori for a bridge game. Mrs Joice won high score and Mrs Falk took traveling prize with Mrs Harold Stoehr finishing low.
The Star route schedule shifts the north bound morning mail to 11 16 replacing 12 30 with no other changes. Mr and Mrs Joe Garber and son Ralph of Caldwell Idaho arrived last Wednesday to visit his sister Rose Garber. The Garbers went to Peoria and Roanoke Illinois then returned to Elgin on Monday.
Samuel Lehman janitor at the Elgin school will paint two classrooms and the gym ceiling during summer vacation. The assembly room ceiling will be washed and all floors cleaned and re varnished. Paul Tate will assist Mr Lehman with some tasks.
Gottfried Friederich of east of town was taken to Postville hospital Friday for a serious operation. He was reported to be resting as easily as could be expected. Later Mr Friedrich was brought to his home here Tuesday.
Tow Powell editor of the Fayette County Union travels to the National Editorial Association convention in West Virginia. He and Mrs Powell join Mr and Mrs C M Westerfield of Cedar Rapids for the two week trip leaving last Friday.
The Chief Blackhawk, upper Mississippi’s first passenger steamer in years, sailed from Jevee prep to its maiden trip on Saturday. An inaugural run linked Clinton and La Crosse with Chicago excursionists aboard, and the diesel-powered vessel, built at Rock Island yards, offers a 14 mph upstream speed and 100 passenger capacity with a twice weekly schedule stopping at major points.
Fayette county American Legion posts hold their regular June meeting in Maynard on Tuesday evening June 28. The Stag gathering features Little German Band, vocal numbers and possibly an address by Dr. C. C. Hall. A lunch closes the session. County officers lead the business, with talk of organizing a Fayette Highway Safety Council unit. District Commander Harold Gaunitz plans to attend.
Fayette County board of supervisors awarded two grading projects in the eastern county near the Clayton line. One road is the Elgin Gunder road east of Elgin, the other runs east of Arlington toward Volga City. Lowe Construction of Cedar Rapids bid 13.8 cents per yard for earth excavation and 25 cents per linear foot for pipe culvert. The bridge crew is building a bridge on Elgin Gunder road and will soon transfer remaining work to graders.
Mrs. F. W. Hughes arrived in Elgin Saturday evening after spending the winter with her sister Berta Strauch in Los Angeles and Pasadena. She was accompanied by her sister and brother D. W. Strauch and daughter of Mesa, Arizona, who are visiting relatives for about a week. They left Los Angeles June 10, stopping at Mesa and Fremont en route.
Summer arrived officially at 8 04 p m Tuesday June 2 as the sun reached its northernmost point on its journey and began the return trip.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic fellowship association will meet at Ossian on Friday evening. Dr. C. C. Hall of Maynard will be the guest speaker.
The Eastern Stars and Masons of Elgin invite members and families to a picnic at the Elgin city park on Sunday June 26 at 12 noon. Attendees should bring sufficient food for their own family and carry their own dishes, silverware, and sandwiches. The picnic committee welcomes all.
The Echo notes that the county certified results after a close race. Officials credited precincts across the city for timely tallies. Voter turnout and key figures are summarized with emphasis on the winning candidate and party balance.
J A Boleyn, longtime West Elgin general merchant, retires and offers an option on his stock and a lease on his building effective July first. He will run a reduced stock in a pre inventory sale to fit the purchaser’s needs while he focuses on farms south of Elgin and his properties. He plans to build up those holdings and enjoy fishing in his spare time.
Illyria hosted two sizable gatherings last week as Community Day drew many to the church for a noon dinner and afternoon programs in the tent. Evening events featured a home talent play, praised as the best yet, with no commentary afterward. Homecoming Sunday attracted another strong crowd for an afternoon program including a 25‑member pageant and several other numbers.
Mrs Louis L Lehman of Elgin won first prize in the ladies judging contest at the district butter makers meeting in Oelwein on Thursday June 16 Prof A W Rudnich presented a cut glass fruit dish and a remark about Stanley accompanied the prize One hundred fifty creamery folks attended the Country Club supper for the presentation Other awards went to Mrs Elrich Alta Vista and a three way tie for third among Mrs L Qualley Fredericka Mrs A Toreson Gurnaville and Mrs Nels Larson Decorah
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