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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
1
Mrs. Whayne C. Priest of Hartford Kentucky has been elected president of the State Federation of music clubs. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Rubyer of Randalia. Reports from the field indicate farmers are saving more pigs per litter than usual amid rising farm costs this year.
A compiled slate of Republican primary announcements for Fayette County offices. Candidates include Hazel Gehring for County Treasurer, W M Knox for County Clerk, Herbert Klammer for State Representative, Iant Lauer for County Recorder, Odney Colberg for County Sheriff, Fred House for Supervisor, Fred W Gremmels forSupervisor, Robert Wilson for Treasurer, Norman McCauley for Supervisor, plus other names and phrases urging voters to support in the June 2 1952 primary and to use Echo Want Ads for disposal of spring cleaning items.
1951 Buick Super four door with Dynaflow Drive and complete equipment mirrors styling of the ’52 model. Fully guaranteed, advertised savings of 750 dollars.
Classic car ad listing multiple Chevrolets with heaters radios oil filters and deluxe equipment. Highlights low mileage, full guarantees, and savings of 450 to 500 dollars. Mentions 1948 Stylemaster reconditioned with new paint and strong performance claims.
A firm statement promises to stand behind a prior guarantee with a $275.00 backing today and tomorrow. It asserts no conditions or exceptions and vows the representation as given.
Barbara Thompson 12 dies after pony fall near Elgin. Elgin Farmers Dairy reports record cream and butterfat pounds with new high averages. Keiser family welcomes 712 pound son born to Husinga of Aplington. Fayette County high school baseball team heads to Iowa State District championships at La Porte City. Kenneth Schori turns six as families gather for celebration. County workers install guard rails along Elgin Clermont road.
Infant sons Larry Dean Landsgard and James Kent Palmer were baptized at Marion church with numerous sponsors. The Marion Dorcas Society meets May 17 with hostesses listed. Numerous local visits, dinners, and greetings are recorded among the Landsgards, Olsons, Andersons, Marks, and other area families, including hospital visit in Rochester and travels to Decorah and Waterloo.
Weekend gatherings centered on households in Postville and Fort Leonard Wood. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alvin Halverson Louis Kjosa Nora Peake and Mr and Mrs Henry Wellersven. The Harvey Anderson family hosted Alma Anderson while Pvt Burdette Anderson visited. Maureen Walter joined Sunday dinner with the Reierson and Anderson families.
Qualified electors are notified that a Primary Election will be held in Fayette County Iowa on Monday June 2 1952 Polls in Oelwein open 7 am to 8 pm and in other precincts 8 am to 8 pm Candidates for numerous statewide and county offices will be nominated by Republican and Democratic parties including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer agriculture attorney general and more Also township officers justices of the peace constables trustees clerks and party delegates will be elected Hazel Gehring County Auditor.
Veishea began as a student led spring festival at Iowa State College spelling Veishea from the first letters of five departments. It grew into the nation’s largest student managed festival with three days of activities across campus including parades, exhibits, and athletic shows. The 1850 era theme is Veishea Spirit of Loudship, announced as campus organizations select a yearly theme.
Veishea gathers thousands as students craft over eighty themed floats for a two mile parade led by the Veishen Queen and court, with military branch representatives and top marching bands. The event, once halted during war years, now draws about 100000 spectators annually. Mrs G Smith notes broad public interest and offers to explain Veishea’s origin and purpose.
COYAF-HOUSE records show Harold or Margaret Grimm register a Ford two door and Joe Peters register a Ford truck in Elgin. John Falb & Sons lists GMC and Chev rolet trucks for Elgin. Clermont Brick and Sand Cap. in Clermont registers an FHC truck. Deeds Thorsen and associates convey Lot 7 and part of Lot 8, Block 4 in Elgin to Severin G. Blockhus for 4450 dollars. Fritz and wife transfer to Clermont Town Lot 2021, Block 14 in Clermont by quitclaim deed.
Virgil L. Miles and wife purchase Harold Bennett and wife’s tract part of NE SW 26 and NW SE 21 94.7 Pl. Valley area. Kenneth Baldwin sells chickens to G. Large need for fresh water in warm weather noted.
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