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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
8
A record of Sunday and Tuesday visits across households in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Residents hosted relatives from Mason City Madison West Union Elkader and Cedar Rapids for dinners suppers and weekend gatherings. Mentions include frequent guests at the Dennisler Dennler and Olesen homes and remarks on poultry forage with legume grass mixes.
Memorial service set for Sunday at 3:00 p.m. keeps Alyria church closed for worship and Sunday school. Ilyria Bible School begins June 1 with two weeks of afternoon sessions from 1:00 to 4:00. Memorial program at Phyria church and cemetery on Sunday May 31 at 2:30 includes Onward Christian Soldier and vocal solos led by Rev. Steinmann and Dr. E. Garhbee. Community Day planned for June 25.
Mrs. Edward Lenth and Richard shared time Wednesday to Saturday at the LeRoy Lenth home in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Selmer Groth and David Meyer called Thursday afternoon on Mrs. Selmer Holm. The Milo Olson family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Olson. The DeVere Halverson family visited Sunday at Mrs. Ruth Loftsgard’s home.
Mary Boyer hosted the Brainard Ladies’ Aid with a line of members and guests listed. June 17 is set for the next gathering with Anna Boyer. Nearby family visits include Wim Cheney in Spring Valley and Roger Reeder’s clan in Clermont. A Brainard school closing picnic marked the end of the term with pupils, parents, and teacher enjoying the day at the site.
Mrs Willard Martin and family visited at Ed Johnson's home last Wednesday. Alvin Erickson hosted a birthday party for son Mathew Friday night. Almer Amundson and Carvin Olson families spent Friday in Town City. Lillian Erickson of California furloughs with Ben Erickson. Arthur Olson of Clermont visited Julia Landgaard Saturday. Archie Johnson of Cedar Rapids stayed with Ed Johnson Saturday night. Bible school began Monday at East Church with Ames Olson and Georgine Kiuss as teachers. Mrs Norris Relerson teaches at Larrabee school. Harry Amundson family spent Sunday with Almer Amundson.
The Wadena Wonder Workers gathered Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian church for a program that opened with a talk on com-
Wadena Wonder Workers met at Mrs Wilder Mattocks home to plan Rally Day set for June 2 on the Upper Iowa University campus. Members chose Joyce Erickson as county officer candidate, Martha Messerli as Ames State Convention delegate, and others for chorus and good grooming roles. The group also prepared a Home Furnishing skit and heard plans from Mrs Merle Bovis and Mrs James Probert.
Butch’s mother suffers from constant nagging and pecking. On the first day of school he proves the harm of such behavior by excelling there. Over time she stops scolding, shifts to respectful expectations, shares chores, and helps him become responsible.
The mother’s firm approach and eventual patience help Butch follow necessary do's and don'ts. After long practice she overlooks small matters, grows cheerful about his behavior, and stops peeking, discovering better ways of living with him.
The Volga Valley Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports April averages for 318 cows, including 26 dry, at 777 pounds of milk and 27 pounds of butterfat. Top producer among 23 cows finishing 305 days was a Holstein owned by W. F. Adams and Sons with 14,300 pounds of milk and 562 pounds of butterfat. two other Holsteins exceeded 500 pounds butterfat.
Two herds produced notable milk and butterfat totals. Herbert Andreasen’s mark yielded 13,000 pounds of milk and 511 pounds of butterfat, while Robert Sargemann and Sargent Brothers posted 10,810 pounds of milk and 524 pounds of butterfat. Highest butterfat average for the month was W. F. Adams and Sonherd with 35 pounds. Other herds exceeding 30 pounds included Vineland Dairy Farm, J. Walter Roys, Harold L. Fuelner, and A. B. Hawkins.
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