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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
5
Observers predict final adjournment of the 48th General Assembly around April 12 or 19 with a Wednesday breakup. After 101 days in session, pay ends on the 100th day and special business may follow, while clocks are stopped at adjournment.
The primary business of any legislature is to appropriate funds for the biennial period starting July 1, with Iowa operating on a fiscal year. The text notes that most other legislative business is secondary, and outlines the budget process including appropriations committees and the governor’s and comptroller’s recommendations. It highlights a shift to depositing department fees into the general fund and paying expenses by direct appropriation, regarded as economic reform.
The State Federal Cooperative Crop Reporting Service notes a 3 percent cut in corn and 10 percent drop in oats acreage for 1939. Soybeans, barley, and tame hay acreage rise, offsetting some losses. Report drawn from Iowa farmers’ plans across the state.
The grade school will present the operetta Tom Sawyer on Friday evening March 31 under Miss Francisco. The cast includes Aunt Polly Verlie Bailey Tom Sawyer Kenneth Fascher Joe Harper Ben Schori Amy Lawrence Becky Thatcher Colleen Roberts Huck Finn George Bovis Injun Joe Lester Grimm Muff Potter Reuben Christen Widow Douglas Betty Strauch Jim 2 Jimmie Bovis Dr Robinson George Christen Sid James Wilson Ben Rogers Clifton Kohler Rev Walters Otis Torkelson Judge Thatcher Tommy Barker Gracie Karolyn Falb Sally Jane Falb Susie Shirley Boyle Mary Anna Mae Schupbach Pard Gerald Boyer and more. Music by G A Grant Schaefer and drama by Theodosia Paynter.
The Copper Hatchery unveiled a new incubator built for turkey eggs and aimed at higher quality than older units. For its initial test hens eggs were used before switching to turkey eggs, which are cheaper. Capper plans to import most turkey eggs from California when the season begins.
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company stockholders met at the creamery office last Saturday and amended the articles of incorporation to grant each stockholder one vote at annual elections regardless of stock and to extend voting rights to every creamery patron, even without stock. Thirty seven stockholders attended and approved the measure by a comfortable margin. The amendment will be drawn up by the company’s attorney and become legal after publication.
John Falb & Sons report strong interest from their four page anniversary edition in the Echo and Postville Herald. Over 7,000 copies distributed may yield results in coming months. The used car side has surged with many visitors and five customers in the salesroom at one peak, keeping staff busy.
The Iowa Conservation Commission publicity unit announced trout stocking in Fayette county streams after a correction. Glover's Creek near West Union and Duttons Cave Creek will receive fish, clarifying that Fayette county was previously omitted by error.
The Fayette County Union front office goes on a week's vacation as a student journalist group from Iowa State College takes over the paper for one issue. This practice gives students practical experience. several northeast Iowa newspapers have done the same. The student group’s force is usually three to four times the regular staff.
Fayette county Legion members plan a stag meeting in Clermont on Tuesday evening March 2 at 8 o'clock. The gathering, postponed last month because of a storm, invites all members to attend and bring suggestions for the Trade in program led by Bigin and Reighborn.
Neighbors and friends gathered Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Edgar Kimball's birthday while she recovers at home from a broken leg. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Halverson, Mrs. Ole Reierson, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor and Sylvan, and several others. The C. E. A. School of Instruction met Thursday with Daisy Rae presiding. gifts were given to Rae for her service.
Helen Wegner entertained the Progress Club at the W. C. Faith home Monday evening. Following the business meeting an election of officers for the coming year was held. Delila Oldag became president, Mrs. Paul Tate vice-president, and Gladys Yearous secretary-treasurer. The next meeting will be at the M. Kiple home on April 3 with Emma Jansen as hostess.
Supt. D. R. Roberts ends teaching duties at Elgin High Friday. Thos. Dolan of Adair will meet Roberts’ classes Monday. Roberts remains administrator of the school program for a few weeks more before year’s end.
Earl Meyer son of Mrs. Ida Meyer has joined the State Automobile Insurance association in Des Moines. He finished local high school and trained in business at AEB, located in Des Moines.
A coroner's jury found the death of Leslie Roberts accidental and due to the carelessness of both truck and auto drivers after a collision on the highway. The county attorney dropped action against the drivers post verdict. Roberts, 21, died instantly when his car struck the rear of a stopped truck while the driver cleaned ice from the windshield.
Mrs R W Muehlenthaler entertained the Asso Grand Conductor and instructor for district No 7 and the local O E S officers at a 12 o clock luncheon at her home last Thursday. Tables were decorated with blue irises, yellow jonquils, white carnations and red roses. Guests included Mrs Daisy Rae, Mrs G J Mosby, Mrs W C Falk, Mrs B H Brackin, Mrs H H Wolf, Mrs Nelle Schori, Mrs Leo Schori, Mrs F D Welch, Elizabeth McMillan, Mrs Ethel Kohler, Mrs Lyle Light, Mrs R P Strauch and Geraldine Schori.
Maria Reimer of Waukon spoke at Elgin Baptist church Sunday, recounting life in Russia and her escape. Now a U.S. citizen and junior college teacher in Waukon, she provided a vivid account aimed at fostering better Americans among listeners.
Post office staff greet a new power cancelling machine received Tuesday after delays in making its dies. Officials hope for large mailings to test the unit, as ordinary cancellations now take only a few seconds per item.
Mrs. G. J. Mosby hosted the Asso Grand Conductress Daisy Rae and elective O. E. S. officers at a six o clock dinner Thursday evening at Klingman s cafe. The guests included Mrs. Daisy Rae, Mrs. H. B. Brackin, Mrs. H. H. Wolf, Mrs. R. W. Muehrenthaler, Mrs. Neile Schori, and Mrs. W. C. Falb.
Elgin will hold its annual music contest at the Elleader high school auditorium. Friday features vocal and Saturday presents instrumental entries by Elgin High groups including Boys Glee Club Stars of the Summer Night Swing Low Sweet Chariot and more with solo piano and tuba performances by Alfred Jacob and Hayes.
Elgin Farmers' Coop directors voted Saturday evening to abandon plans for a cold storage locker plant. Much stock had been sold locally but not enough to justify construction. The trustees appointed last summer to hold the funds, Hilder Gilbertson, Robert Wilson, and Thore Thompson, will return the subscription checks to shareholders.
Sheriff Art Kutschat announces the appointment of Harry Hanson as second deputy sheriff in Oelwein. Hanson, a 15 year milk wagon driver, is married with two children. Sheriff Kutschat and First Deputy Robin Archer will oversee outside work while Hanson handles office duties.
Mrs M Zurbriggen has received word that her second book has been accepted and will be printed soon. She has received a complimentary letter from the publisher regarding the new work.
The M E church dining room hosted a full crowd for a father son dinner last Friday. Aid members served an excellent meal with few delays despite crowding. Guests wore Erin Go Bragh hats and Shamrock decorations as the high school quartet led Irish songs and Rev Warton spoke briefly. Dr Smith of Upper Town University gave the main address on Visions, and group singing closed the program. Committee members C B Schori D R Roberts and Max Thoma organized it to include boys from fifth grade up and rural pupils from Clermont.
The piece notes spring began on March 21 but remains unstable as warmth alternates with mid winter cold. After last week’s milder days storekeepers opened doors and sat outside without coats. Despite a brief warm spell on Sunday the author warns of possible further winter weather.
The annual Town Press association meeting will run Thursday through Saturday this week. Editors aim to meet legislators in session at the state house. Echo publisher plans to attend with others from the region, and Northeast Iowa will be well represented.
C Falb was named president of the school board at the reorganization meeting Monday. He has held the post for many years and will assign committees and announce staff actions at the next board session.
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