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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
5
A three organization coalition warned of alarming price trends and called for leaders in industry agriculture labor and government to join a concerted effort. They cited meal shortages and farm price declines, noting earlier periods where prices lagged behind costs by about 16 percent and urging decisive action in the current week of November.
Farm leaders debate new parity price plans while deferring changes to Farm Bureau until next year. Congressman Hope urges price stability requires controls, triggering fears of continued acreage and support price programs. Delegates seek budget cuts but push to preserve agents in BEA lunch programs research and marketing. A reporter notes this reflects unusual stance at home farm conferences.
The Iowa state fair board maintains a no free passes stance for the 1947 exposition. Free admission will only be granted to 4 H and Future Farmers of America youth who exhibit or participate, while everyone else including newspapermen politicians and exhibitors must pay each entry. The board notes prewar free admissions totaled about 140 000 worth 70 000 in potential revenue.
Former Gov Harald E Stassen drew interest from Iowa after Jefferson American Legion Post sought him for its United Nations theme celebration. Guy M Richardson led the push, garnering 67 county chairmen favorable replies before Stassen returned from Russia. Negotiations continued as Stassen weighed the invitation after his visit. The effort was aided by a prepared information portfolio waiting in New York.
Memorial Day will be observed with a program at Elgin park Friday afternoon followed by cemetery services. State Senator F E Sharp of Clayton County will give the address. The full program appears elsewhere on the page. If bad weather, the program moves to the school auditorium.
B J Baumgartner, chairman of Fayette County savings bonds division, announced a county quota of 2 901 346 for United States savings bonds with a state target of 300 million. January to March 1947 sales totaled 880 465 50 while 1946 figures show 2 346 758 50 in sales and 1 024 997 in redemptions. Officials urge citizens to buy extra bonds in June and July to curb inflation.
Bill Lerch tore into the Schrampfer house de Jean section and uses the lumber to craft a temporary two room home. The main portion will be moved to the rear lot for a shop. Old timers recall a shoemaker may have operated there about 70 years ago.
W I Kohls started remodeling and enlarging his house on Monday. Plans call for shifting the house a few feet north and west to center the structure on the lot, freeing space for lawn between house and sidewalk. The kitchen and rear portion have been torn off and will be replaced with a larger addition.
Elgin grocery stores and other businesses will close all day tomorrow for Memorial Day. The brief notice urges readers to check Echo Want Ads for updates and reminders.
The roof on the Falb and Light Implement Co building was completed Monday. M. V. Kiple and crew laid fire-proof asbestos shingles, enabling interior work to advance despite prior weather delays. the structure has risen in a comparatively short time.
Jacob Lehman has purchased the Standard Service Station from V. F. He will continue to handle Standard products and become the dealer for Atlas tires. See his announcement on another page of the Echo for a list of services.
Notice directs all Legionnaires to assemble at 1 00 p m Friday for Memorial Day exercises and again Sunday at 1 00 for the Memorial service at Mlyria with gatherings at the Legion Hall or the Mlyria church.
The Clermont Lodge 160 hosts the Masonic Fellowship association meeting for Northeastern Iowa tonight at 7 30. The second degree will be conferred by the Clermont lodge and a special program is planned for attendees.
Paul Larson purchased the Leo L. Schori truck line last week and assumed operations Saturday. He will handle contracts formerly managed by Schori Bros, hauling chicks, eggs for Capper’s from distant receiving stations, and stock for Schori Bros and others with occasional hauls. Larson was previously a mechanic at Torkelson Bros. garage after returning from service.
Mrs. J V Murray formerly Mabel Olson dies at 48 after long illness in Tucson Arizona Survived by husband and seven year old daughter Victoria Ann A life sketch will appear in next week's Echo.
Weather section notes snow on Wednesday May 28 across Iowa, with ground inches in places but rapid melt in most areas. Farmers faced a dreary outlook and delayed field work as the snow quickly melted and winter conditions contrasted with seasonal expectations.
Visitors from Bern Switzerland Mr and Mrs Paul Keiser spent Sunday in Sun day with Mrs Mary Keiser their aunt joining local families including Mr and Mrs C L Huisinga of Aplington. The Keisers run a large Bern garment factory and plan a two week U S trip with California and the west ahead.
Elgin travels to Strawberry Point next Sunday for a game noted after the home opener drew a fair crowd. Totals for the event include 414 in attendance and 7 goals or points recorded.
The 55th Elgin High School graduation, held Tuesday May 20, featured the class of 1947 presenting its own commencement program themed Opportunity Our Tomorrow. Master of ceremonies Joseph Refeveon introduced Dana Gilbertson, with talks by Pat Herwig and Hirai Torkelson. The crowded program impressed parents and friends as the graduates directed a student produced ceremony.
Schori and Kuster's new cement shed nears completion. The 20 by 40 foot structure sits along the Rock Island house track north of the main yard. The main floor will align with the car floor aiding unloading and loading, and the second floor will store wall boards and similar building materials.
Roy Anderson of Oelwein state Americanism chairman was the principal speaker at the Fayette county joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Elgin Legion hall Tuesday evening. About 100 members attended with county commander King in charge. Lunch was served by the Elgin post and unit after adjournment.
The Elgin Fire Department sponsored annual dance drew a smaller crowd than past events. Ticket sales grossed about $250, most covering orchestra and expenses. Dora Lee Medberry returned home from Postville hospital Friday and is progressing well after her operation.
Elgin State Bank team B J Baumgartner W F Kah Her Edna Hunsberger Ethel Mae Thoman and Mrs Larence Mueh lethaler attended with R W Nebergall chief of criminal investigation delivering Crime Picture in Iowa What Are We Doing About It. Dr Samuel Garwin of the University of Dubuque spoke on banking origins and remarks from N P Black W Harold Brenton Frank Warner followed a 6 30 dinner at Manchester Country Club. C W Ivan Duncan Philadelphia Inquirer columnist discussed War's End What Now.
Chris Dennler, age 6, died at Postville hospital Tuesday evening May 27 after a brief illness. He had been bedfast several weeks. Funeral arrangements were not finalized in time for the Echo deadline and will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at St. Pauls Methodist church.
Andy Bracker killed a large rattlesnake south of Elgin on Sunday. The snake was at least four feet long, wore twelve rattles and one button, which researchers say may indicate its age. Rattlesnakes have been common in the area in years past.
A terse mention appears on the Echo page noting a sighting or event observed by readers. The item reflects a local paper's quick record of a quadrant event, without further details or names.
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