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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
4
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Soil conservation leaders anticipate the world first water conservation postage stamp issued by the Post Office Department in Washington. The 4 cent commemorative stamp, printed in three colors, will be unveiled April 18 at the National Watershed Congress with Cabinet members Ezra Taft Benson Fred A. Son Fred A. Summerfield attending and will go on sale April 19 at post offices nationwide including Fayette county offices.
Real estate transfers include Arthur and Nellie Landsgard to Emory C. and Anna M. Lands gard land at 2204 6 Falk, John and wife to Harry Frieden and wife Lot 3 Block 82nd Add Elgin, Edwin P. Hignett to Leon B. Bachtell SE 55 by 74 Block Arlington, Alice Flynn Zimmer man to Clyde McFarland part NE NE 3 93 4, Minnie et al to Jesse E. and wife part SW 10 95 8, Irene K. and Ivan J. to F. E. Sharp NE 15 98 7, Andrew Yearous Adm. Codie B. Yearous Est. to Frank Maser, Bennett Marie and Husband to Frank Maser OA .23 . New cars registered include Frieden George C. or Celia Elgin Buick Sedan, Johnson Joel T. or Selma Arlington Ford Sedan, Kohls Charles W. Clermont Chev Truck.
Til and Hospitalized Henry Holzer is a patient at the Postville Hospital. He went Wednesday. In Hospital, Alta Thoman is a medical patient at Palmer Memorial Hospital, West Union.
A short note expressing gratitude directed to kind neighbors and relatives for their support and help.
Mrs. Carl Hackmann expresses gratitude for cards letters gifts and visits received during hospitalization at Postville and for kind acts since returning home.
Elgin area residents hosted guests and visitors through the week and weekend. Families including the Perry, Torkelson, Hanson, Mueller, Hutchinson, and Schupbach households are mentioned visiting or hosting relatives and friends from McGregor Ossian Decorah Anaheim Minneapolis and Monona. A closing out sale of farm machinery and farm plans are noted for the Kraft and Clark families.
Farm commodity index for mid February shows price increases in some Iowa farm products offsetting declines in others. The February 15 index stands at 218 percent of the 1910 14 base, up five points from January 15, with notable moves in meat, dairy, poultry and egg, and crop indices. The month shows a mixed picture with livestock rising while the crop index falls slightly from January.
The Elgin Progress Club met March 7 at the Methodist Church for a guest night with hosts Mesdames Clarence Muehlethaler Merle Clark Paul Zurbriggen and Clifton Wilson Linda Stephenson delivered an oratorical reading Abraham Lincoln the Incomparable A glassware display pleased attendees Winners of the poster contest announced by Mrs Zurbriggen and Mrs McMillan and posters shown Kathrn Kjosa Marcia Knudtson Barbara Muehlethaler A silent auction benefited Elgin grade schools for recreational reading Delegates to the spring convention at Waldaria are Mrs Robert Helms and Mrs Elmer Meyer Alternates are Mrs Donald Caspers and Mrs Robert Wilson
Mr and Mrs Louis Thoma and Julianne and Mr and Mrs Dean Culver visited Mr and Mrs Max Thoma Sunday afternoon showcasing a family gathering with extroverted social ties and cordial conversation.
J. G. Johnson, a 26 year old Oelwein attorney with Saur and Johnson, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Fayette County Attorney in the June primary. A Des Moines native and graduate of Harvard and Drake University Law School, he aims to stimulate party interest and urge a slate of qualified candidates.
Soil Conservation Information notes planting trees aids wind and water erosion control. Howard Boyle, Conservation Aid, says cost sharing under the Agricultural Conservation Program covers planting. Trees are available to rural landowners statewide for timber land, erosion control, or wildlife cover, with every new tree planted tied to soil protection benefits.
A report notes that reducing wind velocity by 35 percent can cut home heating fuel use by 36 percent. For more details and to order trees from State Forest Nursery at Ames, contact the County Extension Director Local Conservation Officer ASC or SCS Office.
Estherville Speaker of the House yne Paulson, Shenandoah secretary Stephen Howard, and Washington clerk John Wilson are listed. About 200 high school youths from Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs across the state will join the YMCA youth in government program.
The state board of regents accepted the resignation of Paul Brechler from his roles as athletic director and head of the men’s physical education department at the State University of Iowa. His departure becomes effective August 15 as he moves to become a missionary in the Skyline Conference. Three additional candidates emerged.
Former state representative Curtis Riehm of Garner joins Republican candidates for the six district congressional primary. Incumbent Democrat Merwin Coad of Boone also announces reelection bid for a third term. Davenport Republican Fred Schwengel also seeks a fourth term.
Mr and Mrs Elwood Kubens welcome a daughter named Dawnette born Friday March 4 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces Mrs Kubens is the former Roberta Berger Carlton Krueger are parents of a girl born at the Postville Hospital Tuesday March 8 She weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces
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