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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
5
A busy schedule flows from Wadena area clubs with the Federated women meeting for the season finale at Mire home, Boy Scouts performances at St Marys School, and community club sessions. Notes cover graduations, dances, bake sales, travel plans, and church guild events with numerous member names and dates.
Iowa release notes tax hopes dampen as 1961 forecasts show income tax up and overall revenue improving. Despite higher than expected collections, legislators note cigarette and corporate taxes rise while governor Loveless weighs a modest budget with a Ford governor’s car swap and public sale of the old vehicle.
The Elgin Lions Club gathered Monday May 25 at St Pauls Methodist Church. Secretary Sheldon Boyle read board minutes. Officers for the coming year will be installed at the next meeting, a family picnic at the park. Hilder Gilbertson spoke on Lionism and Pastor Don Caspers entertained with A Fisherman.
Sunny Dale Club entertained members at the home of Mrs Very Coffin on Tuesday afternoon with help from Mrs Herbert Block. Attendees included women from nearby towns and schools such as Mrs Joe Wander, Mrs Alan Seabrooke, Jill and Timothy Clermont, Mrs Milton Schrichely of Luana, Mrs Art Helgerson and Mrs Julia Helgerson of Postville, Mrs Clarence Hagelie of West Union, Mrs William Belschner of Arlington, Mrs Lawrence West, Mrs Louis Butikofer Sr, Mrs George Hanson, Mrs Reuben Howard, and Mrs Florence Blockhus.
The Fayette County Leader weekly newspaper in Fayette was sold to Maurice Stoneman of Independence. Purchasers include Don Kimball of Fayette and L. A. Warren of Oelwein. Stoneman will take possession on July 6.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at the James church with hostesses from Circle Rebecca. Attendance contest winners are listed and a worship service will be led by Mrs. Donald Gilson with program by Mrs. Robert Wilson.
Water seepage at the ECHO office basement traced to a badly rusted service outlet from the water main. Orville Moore and crew dug about six feet into Center street to replace the pipe. Work wrapped up Monday morning.
Winning numbers for Saturday May 23 and Saturday May 25 are listed by prize times. The 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. draws show multiple sequences with a jackpot claimed by Louis Dennler and Melbert Meyer as winners. Drawing for the week is scheduled Friday May 29.
A Social Security Administration representative from the Waterloo district office will be at the West Union Court House on June 2 and 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assist with filing applications for old age survivors and disability insurance benefits, original and duplicate social security account number cards and employer identification numbers.
Fauser's D-X Sunray station updates its curb appeal with two new white gas pumps featuring fluorescent lighting, installed last Thursday. The older pumps, about two and a half years old, were relocated to Clermont and set up at Riverside Service.
Sandra Lauer of the Windsor Winners 4-H club was chosen County 4-H Girls president at Rally Day in Maynard on May 23. About 400 4-H girls, mothers and guests attended the Community Building event. Other officers elected were Deon Jennings vice president Alice Ingels secretary treasurer and Betty Weidemann historian. Outgoing officers Mary Copp Lois Woods Shirley Wichman and Diane Mattocks installed the new slate.
A field clinic by the State Services for Crippled Children will be in Decorah on Thursday June 4 for children under 21 from Howard Winneshiek Allamakee Chickasaw and Fayette counties. Specialists from the State University of Iowa will examine chronic or crippling conditions, with Dr John C MacQueen directing.
The American Legion and Auxiliary of Elgin and Clermont hold combined Memorial Day services at Valley High School at 10:00 on Saturday May 30. The program includes the Star Spangled Banner Invocation Pledge of Allegiance wreath dedication and retirement of colors with readings by Eloise Lantz and music by the Clermont Junior Auxiliary Sextet.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mark celebrate their Silver Wedding with open houses at Marion Lutheran Church in Gander on Sunday May 31 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friends are invited.
G W Bud Alderson owner manager of the Wadena Livestock Exchange reports that as of May 18 the exchange is posted with the federal government under terminal market conditions. Benefits to buyers and sellers include a set commission a veterinarian at each sale testing of female stock and assured cleanliness of the auction market.
Edwin Arness of Decorah recently suffered a broken neck after falling twenty feet from a scaffold. He is reported to have sustained serious injuries in the accident and received medical attention.
Up to May 25 nine May showers brought heavy rains. Elgin Canning Co. planted about half of its 300 acre sweet corn contract. Varieties Country Gentleman and Golden Plantings will mature over three to four weeks if weather holds. Donald O Dean’s duties split among Leo L Schori and Mrs. Sheldon Boyle. experienced aides assume responsibilities across departments.
The weekly drawings sponsored by Elgin business and professional men will be held Friday evening May 29 at 8 00 p m and 9 00 p m. Most business places will close for Memorial Day May 30 except grocery stores which stay open until services begin at 8 00 p m After this week drawing time returns to Saturday evenings.
The C E Indees defeated Ft Atkinson 4 to 2 in eleven innings at Fort Atkinson on Sunday May 24. The game was tied until the Indees plated two runs in the bottom of the eleventh to win.
The state safety department released a Memorial Day safety message by Frank Ulish urging Iowa drivers to plan trips early, drive cautiously with traffic flow, avoid tailgating and sudden lane changes, signal intentions, obey signs, avoid sleepy driving, and be patient on hills and curves. He warns to be especially cautious near cemeteries by highways and to defend against reckless driving with common sense rules for a safe holiday.
Elgin Asparagus Corporation reports excellent quality amid favorable weather and ample moisture. Manager Leo L Schoir says this year’s pack is better than average with 180 acres in full production and a new 20 acre field starting. Harvest by next year. 11 workers from two Mexican families handle harvesting this season.
Maquoketa Valley Creamery patrons vote to build a large new plant on land west of the Maryville corner, five miles south of Arlington and six miles west of Strawberry Point. A 18 by 220 foot building is planned with total costs around 375000 including land and equipment. operation hoped by November 1 if steel is available. Existing Arlington buildings offered for sale. board has a 50000 offer for Arlington plant.
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