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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
5
The Iowa board of control tightens rules to favor prison made goods, stressing Sections 3760 and 3762 of the 1935 code. Officials may face fines up to 100 dollars for private sourcing, while state institutions offer chairs, overalls, soap, and license plates.
Miss Margaret Strauch daughter of Mr and Mrs R P Strauch of Figin and Keith C Waters son of Mr and Mrs Fred C Waters of Postville were married in a Friday 11 am ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev J C Warton officiated with Mrs Mel Kohler singing and Mrs L F Klingman at piano. Attendants wore dusty rose and pink accessories, to the reception a three course dinner followed. The couple plan to reside in Postville in the home they purchased.
Surveyors have worked on the unfinished Elgin Gunder road section as Marion township farmers report the Clayton county board of supervisors plan to complete it in 1939 if possible. Clayton county seeks aid from the federal farm to market roads program with state funds also set aside to assist. In other notes, Mrs N M Fritz and others from Long Beach visited Decorah and Waukon, while Mrs Myttie Redwinkle and three children returned home to Rochester after weeks with Pinney sisters.
G. J. Mosby, Elgin postmaster, received his new commission on Monday and will begin under the new setup on July 1 as the second quarter opens. The commissions are issued from a fixed date with no four year term as in the past.
The Elgin Brainard road project started May 20 and is progressing quickly. The crew of six men, led by a boss, are building three new bridges at Yack Hollow, between Dummermuths and Erhards, and near the Helms farm. The road largely follows the old bed but curves south near Max Medberry’s residence to ease three bad corners. Completion targets extend beyond this year’s three year program.
Fayette county reports 98 inmates at the county farm with 42 poor and 52 insane. Weekly cost per inmate is $2.40, total poor related expense $77,932, net county cost $67,596.59 after receipts. Clayton county lists 82 inmates with 43 poor and 39 insane. Weekly per inmate $5.45, total expense $51,148.75, receipts $2,080.04, net county cost $49,068.71.
Herman Boyer weed commissioner of Pleasant Valley township says farm owners and renters have until July 5 to cut Canada thistles on their property. After that date, the work will be done and costs assessed with taxes as strict weed-cutting drives continue. The Methodist parsonage theme turns to a makeshift hospital with Rev Warton ill since Sunday and Mrs Schlitz Warton's mother and John sick but improving under care.
Capper Hatchery ends a steady five month run today with a few turkeys still to be taken off this week and next. Capper, a pioneer in the game, reports strong fox chick demand all season and notes the plant ranks among the largest in the United States with a three million capacity. Three year round workers Norris Capper Donald Gilson and Frank Pinney will remain employed, handling flock culling and inspections, while others move to different work.
Mrs. C. B. Schori was elected president of the Elgin Legion Auxiliary at the June 21 annual election held at Mrs. Walter Bovis’s home. She succeeds Mrs. D. R. Roberts, and new officers include Mrs. Walter Kohls and Mrs. R. A. Crider as vice presidents, Mrs. Bovis secretary, Mrs. C. O. Torkelson treasurer, Mrs. M. J. Blockhus chaplain, and Mrs. B. J. Baumgartner sergeant at arms. The group heard committee reports, noted a $20.41 net from the poppy sale, and closed with thanks to the retiring president.
The Elgin school board recently elected two new teachers Frances Sadoff from Octarion with a B.S. in commerce and two years grade experience who will likely sign the contract and Edith Aiken of Waterloo a home economics graduate who has prior teaching work. Both come highly recommended by the college and former employers.
Sail building practices must be completed by Sept. 30 to earn payment under the 1939 AAA program. An eleven month program for 1939 was ruled. Seeding and other phases must be done one month earlier. Post closing practices credit the 1940 program. Farmers urged to clip oats barley or rye soon to be classified as non depleting.
Mr and Mrs B J Baumgartner took their daughter Louise Marie to Cedar Rapids last Monday for an operation on her right eye to straighten it. She will return Thursday for stitch removal and progress check. The family reports the operation was very successful.
Moves Dental Offices D E Tinker Strawberry Point who purchased Hutchinson estate dental equipment was here Monday to buy new gear and plan changes. He will move to two northwest rooms on the second floor for office and reception, add an x ray and build a dark room. Dr. Tinker expects to settle here in July.
Recipients who cannot endorse checks with a signature must place a thumb print on the check with two witnesses present starting July 1. A Coggao man has built a thriving garage business trading farm products for mechanical work. Authorities estimate about one thousand state trade laws hinder free commerce nationwide.
Illyria marks its sixtieth anniversary with a Sunday jubilee service featuring former ministers. The two day Community Day and Homecoming drew over 4,000 attendees and netted well over $100 for the church fund from admissions, stand sales, and meals. The event showcased a home talent play Simon Pure Simpleton in a packed tent, with Elgin band entertainment and multiple committees sharing credit. Messages from former residents across several states were read, highlighting broad community ties and plans for a larger 1940 celebration.
Baptist church observes anniversary with Sunday morning 10 o clock worship led by Rev H W Wedel and 2 o clock Sunday afternoon sermon by Rev Thomas Stoeri of North Freedom Wis. Evening communion at 6? o'clock. Anniversary dinner at noon. Monday 8 o'clock reminiscence program recalls church founding with several speakers. Rev Stoeri, son of the church, trained at German Baptist Seminary in Rochester and ordained in Concordia. Mrs Stoeri is daughter of Rosa Muehlethaler of Elgin. Rev C F Stoeckmann of St Paul former pastor expected to attend.
Earl W. Kiple of Elgin was elected Commander of the Fayette County American Legion at Hawkeye in a meeting held Tuesday evening. He previously served as adjutant and succeeds Dr. T. A. King of West Union. Also elected were B. J. Baumgartner as adjutant Art Wendland as vice commander and Carl Palmer as finance officer. The group voted to end county meetings in summer but plans a joint picnic with the Auxiliary. Attendees from Elgin included D. Qt. Roberts and Earl Kiple.
Mrs. Fred Friederich of route 2 Elgin sent a bag of pennies to the Echo office on Saturday to pay her subscription. This marks the third straight year she has done this as part of a family penny bank system. The pennies accumulate to a notable yearly total for small accounts. Mrs. Celia Rennison and three daughters with Louise Schori drove to Dundee Friday afternoon to visit Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lehman.
Elgin soft-batters will host Maynard on Friday evening at eight o clock. Maynard has held the Indian sign locally, but here they expect to reverse the trend. The ladies will be admitted free to the game. Elgin lineup includes C Kohls p H Schuphbach¢ Zurpriggen first Henninger second Barker ss W Gilson third R Schupbach s¢ Weibel c £ WW Hackmann r f F Boyle £ Mrs I M Frey of Wadena visited neighbor Mrs N M Fritz.
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