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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
5
Washington dispatch by Walter Shead details local events and political climate as reported by the WNU corremondent. The piece packs traits of a woke era journalism style with emphasis on civic affairs and community impact.
Washington area report accuses a coalition of southern and northern lawmakers of inserting the Pace farm parity rider into the minimum wage bill to defeat it. The piece cites Sen. Lucas and other critics, claiming the maneuver harms farm labor parity and leaves 3.5 million low-paid workers excluded.
Eldora rehabilitation school needs funding says Supt Cooper. He argues Iowa must invest to educate and care for Town youths, noting Iowa’s high costs versus Arkansas and New York. Interim committee funded Eldora building program with 50,000 and plans include new housing and fire safety updates amid a housing and staffing crunch.
Harry Planter and Herb Falb planned an April 23 planting with Clif Wilson, and by the next day had 19 acres sown, a possible local record. Seed firms warn against early planting due to poor germination tests and risk of replanting from cold weather, though some early planters fared well despite the challenges.
Halverson and Gehroyer were united in a double wedding at 2 p m Thursday April 18 in the Little Brown Church Nashua with Rev F L Hanscom officiating The bride wore a black and white ensemble with red roses corsage She attended cleremont schools and worked in Waterloo before moving to a cafe in West Union Schreyer attended West Union schools and is employed by Fayette county after two and a half years in the army
The Echo will discontinue the special half rate for service subscriptions effective May 1, 1946. Renewals and new subscriptions will now pay the regular rate. The move comes as address changes and postage due notices from the department create ongoing difficulties.
Progress Club met with Edna Hunsberger for the last business session of the year. Members shared childhood experiences during roll call and discussed articles read by Louies Lantz and Helen Muehlethaler. The annual picnic is set for May 13 with hostesses Eileen Krueger Cleola Rosenow Delila Knudtson and Lois Tinker.
Settlement sought in Fayette County where Herbert W. Porter et al sue State Bank of Chicago seeking to establish absolute ownership and bar any claim to real estate. A divorce suit by Clive Edgeton against John Allen Edgeton cites habitual drunkenness and cruelty with custody, alimony, and injunction requests. Imogene C Stevenson sues Albert Hulbert for 636.56 of a 1250 note plus fees. Three men face separate actions for illegal gambling device possession. Damages sought by Melvin D Graf totaling 10000 for a fall injuries case against Chester Turner.
The office reports marriage licenses issued April 25 to Reginald A. Manderfield of Wadena and Rita Scholbrock of Fayette. April 26 to Doc DeWayne Harris of Aclington and Viola I Walters. April 27 to Boyd W. Lickiss and Fern Tatro, both of Oelwein.
Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler has joined the Elgin State Bank staff and began work last Tuesday. She will work afternoons only. W F Kohler continues with the bank on a part time basis. The changes leave three full time employees and two part time.
The Northeast Iowa Buttermakers Association met at St Olaf last Wednesday. Butter judging saw Louis Lehman of Elgin tie for first with Jack Goltz of Monona, each 1-2 point behind inaccuracy noted. A business meeting approved a resolution proposing butter rise to 60 cents per pound to align with other dairy products.
A Chevrolet car stolen near Falk's early Thursday morning was found in Fredericksburg the same evening and returned Friday. Officials suspect a ride home after the dance, noting such petty thefts are usually traceable and may spur insurance-led developments.
The April 1946 18 year old registrants include John LeRoy Hofer of Elgin Joseph S Olson of Clermont Luther R Marquette and William Young Jr of Wadena Lavern R Larson son of Elmer Larson RI Elgin promoted to Seaman first class on April 1 His address is USS DeHaven Div 1 Fleet PO San Francisco Calif Lawrence Gehring Jr address listed by his mother Mrs Lawrence Gehring Sr at USS Glynn APA 239 WW Fleet PO San Francisco Calif Adolph Koevenig of Hill City MD visited Elgin with friends and relatives Funeral notices report Dr Harry Keiser and C L Huisinga families held a noon pot luck at the Baptist church with many relatives in attendance.
The Echo mailing list was corrected Monday so please check your address if you paid your subscription recently. Some in arrears remain and should be attended to promptly as many papers have raised prices and request payment in advance to stay in line with current trends.
The town sees widespread home upgrades as residents like A M Weibel Geo Hanson R P Strauch Ed Metzger and others repaint fence and houses and expand buildings. With homecoming in August in mind a flower show is hinted as gardeners prepare their plots.
Finance chair H H Wolf treasurer W F Kohler John Falb Charles Wenger. Entertainment chair C J Robinson Mrs Roy Steele Max Thoma Signe Hanson Paul Zoschke. Publicity chair RK Strauch R E Kohler W C Falb. Concessions chair H W Falb Dale DeSart Roy Knight. Seating and Park Arrangements chair G H Falb Rex Mulford Lyle Light John Heinen. Band Music chair G J Mosby Sheldon Boyle Lorence Muehlenthaler. Doll and Pet Parade chair Mrs Clarence Muen lethal er Chm Mrs Roy Knight Mrs Oliver Torkelson. Police chief W P Kohls D C Dean Charles ONeill Leo Schori. Reception and Registration chair B J Baumgartner Chm Mia Title Hanson Mrs Walt Kohls. Sports chair Roy Steele Mel Kohler Paul Zurbriggen. Parade chair C B Schori Chm Orlin Mason Max Medberry Mrs O Torkelson Mrs W C Falk Harry Johnson. Decorations chair Clarence Muen lethaler Chm O Christ L F Klingman.
Anglers lined Otter Creek and Glover's Creek at dawn to begin the trout season. Officials tout strong early activity and promise a follow up next week with reports on notable catches.
The University of Iowa reports 2,942 World War I veterans among its ranks. Of these, 2,246 are Iowa residents and 1,041 are married. The Liberal Arts College claims 1,622 veterans, with 429 in graduate college and 283 in engineering. Echo.
A fierce blaze at the town dump near the cemetery and road burned for hours on Monday. Officials say brush from the past winter fed the fire, which reached flames twenty feet high. The area is closed to dumping. a new dumping site at the old river bank may be opened under rules to prevent offensive material.
Peace Officers to Meet Dates of the tenth peace officers short course at the University of Iowa are June 17 to 21. More than 80 persons will be had as program contributors and five special classes will be held. A new departure will be a series of sessions for women law enforcement officers and the various laboratories will be enlarged and emphasized. Experts from PBI, U S secret service, and own department of public safety will be on the staff. All the work is open without charge to policemen, sheriffs, county attorneys, and everyone connected with law enforcement.
Leslie H. Woshetl of Wadena left May 1 for a physical examination at Ft. Snelling Minnesota. Martin I. Gundersen of Clermont and Frederick W. Sutter of Elgin left May 1 for induction at Ft. Snelling. John LeRoy Hover of Elgin will leave May 7 for his examination at Ft. Snelling.
Elgin public library announces new juvenile books including All About Copy Kitten Jeremiah the Cat In a Mouse s House Muffy Dogs Five Little Scamps Scooty Delecta Ann Secret of the Old House Boy Adventures of Our Presidents Broken Fang Rookie Sons of the Dragon High in the Mountains Little Elephant Catches Cold Little Elephant s Picnic Little Elephant s Christmas and Mystery Mountain.
Mrs. Chris Wenger returned home Monday afternoon from Wadena where she had been visiting since Friday in the Martin Frey home. Celia Lehman returned to Winterlon Sunday after visiting two weeks here in the Sam Lehman home. Dinner guests Sunday in the John Hellum home were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hellum and family of Ossian, and Mr. and Mrs. Meralin Hellum and Elaine.
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