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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1958
Page
5
Mrs Wolf as president hints Payette convention to be held in Randalls on March 14 1090 Swartz speaks on diverse topics and serves a curried fruit bake. Next meeting set for December 16 at Mrs Rex Mulford’s home with a 7 30 pm business session.
The Andrew Dummermuth Estate offers 63 head of choice beef cattle at a public sale on Navy 19. Mrs. Dummermuth, Administratrix, also offers all feed, priced gifts, 175 Leghorn hens and a 1955 Chevrolet pickup. Thompson and Schatz handle the sale with Elgin State Bank clerks assisting.
A girl was born Thursday Nov 6 to Pastor and Mrs Dennis Stutrud. The newborn has been named Mary Beth and weighed pounds and 7 oz at birth.
Ill and hospitalized Mrs R F Shel dom of Cannon City Colorado broke her hip after a fall at home. She is in St Thomas Moore Hospital Rogm 404 Cannon City. Further details include Mr and Mrs Schuplbech and others linked to Paocaerarian and Rochester locations.
The mint tows Democrats made tremen dous inroads in the general election winning both the governorship and lieutenant governor races by large margins. Democrats split congressional seats with four apiece and two state seats, while the Iowa Supreme Court terms leaned Democrat. Governor Herschel C. Loveless secured reelection by about 70,000 votes as Democrats gained ground in the House and Senate, toppling several veteran Republicans and reshaping Iowa politics.
Percy Lainson has retired as warden at the state penitentiary of Fort Madison and John Bennett, 57, is named to succeed him. Bennett began his career 27 years ago as a guard. Lainson, 72, retires to Council Bluffs after guiding the prison through years of service.
A study for the governor's committee on penal affairs by Professor Walter Lunden of Io wa State College shows crime in Iown'a ten largest cities rising 40 percent since 1860. The report cites 1,945 major crimes per 100000 population last year, up from 1,090 in 1950.
George Vaughn and wife smelled smoke in their apartment and called town police. Fire crews opened engines to extinguish and found vandalized paper containers in both Tol Iene and native areas. Authorities say the act may be a minor prank but could become a serious case. a reward is offered for evidence.
Neighbors helped harvest the corn crop for Mrs. Ella Dummermuth. The wives prepared the noon meal. Men included Harold S and his three sons Charles Kenneth and Myrton William Herbert Dummermuth Gerald Cook Jack Slyfield Don Reeder Orran Bane Russell Larson Bert Butikofer John Nydegger and John Hader.
The Tabitha Society meets at the Baptist Church on November 20 with devotion led by Mrs Rose Baechler music by Mrs Harry Johnson and a program titled Thanksgiving Hostesses include Mr Clarence Muehlethaler Mrs Clara Krueger Mrs Harold Orth and Mrs Abe Habeger.
The Legion and Auxiliary moved their annual turkey supper to the Elgin grade gym to handle the crowd, serving over 500 customers. Total receipts reached $765 as patrons travelled from areas beyond the hall locale.
Mrs Kenneth Mork and Mrs Alan Geabrooke hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower honoring Mrs Elmer Butikofer at the hosts home on Saturday November 8. Guests included Mrs Clarence Relerson and Mrs Ammo Faulker of Cedar Rapids, Joe Wander, Ole Belerson, Oscar Holden, Nicholi Marti, Dan Butikofer, Sr., Otto Blockhus, Paul Larson, Bernard Hanson, M J Blockhus, Kenneth Anderson, Reuben Howard, George Hanson, Herbert Blockhus, William O Laughlin, Mrs Florence Blockhus, and Lizzie Thorson.
Robert Grimes departed last Thursday for San Lorenzo California to visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter Houghton. On Tuesday he flew to Honolulu Hawaii to spend the winter with Lt Comd and Mrs W C Mitchell and their sons.
The PTA will hold a meeting on November 19 at Valley High School at 8 o'clock. The program titled Your Child and Your Own Medical Reading will feature Mrs. Austin as a speaker from the local university.
Dairymen may profit by feeding soybeans to cows instead of sealing them under government loan. Volunteers corn and bean mix in harvest create a need to use beans. Open market price per bean now nears the protein value in oil meals. Fall fertilizer options for next year's corn are unusually wide in materials and application methods.
The Social Hour Club met at the Legion hall on Wednesday for a business session. Mrs. Andrew Braker displayed colored slides from Europe. Contest prizes went to Mrs. Alice Winkler Miles. Mrs. Melbert Meyer and Mrs. Herbert Ash served as auctioneers. The Christmas dinner and party for members and families will be December 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Denmler with Meyer co hosting. Members are asked to bring a covered dish, a dessert, and their own sandwiches.
Circle meetings scheduled with Nora Sellaniee at the church on Thursday November 20. Hostesses listed as Mrs George Vaughn Mrs Lena Cooley and program by Mrs John Tillotson. Circle Rebecca to meet at the church with hostesses Mrs Nor ris Capper and Mrs Alice Winkler. Worship led by Mrs Mel Kohler.
A typographical error at the Echo office misstated the Tigers score as 216 instead of 316. The piece notes the error caused ribbing at the post office and corrects a second misattribution of 10 points to West Central.
The Illyria Livestock Club held its October meeting at David Thompson’s home with 32 members answering roll. Vice President Larry Miles led the session. The November meeting, a family night, is set for November 17 at the Illyria Church with Leonard Roberts showing pictures.
The Cheery Valley Pioneers met October 27 at the home of Bobby and Johnny Schupbach with Robert Helgerson presiding. Lyle Meisner, Bobby Schupbach, Dorothy Meisner, and Marion Christen were appointed to select a day for a county paper drive. Lyle Meisner elected county officer candidate. Bobby Schupbach named voting delegate. Helgerson to present the yearly report.
The index of prices received by Iowa farmers stood at 243 percent of the 1910-14 base as of mid October, 18 points higher than a year earlier. It shows a 5 percent seasonal fall from mid September, with declines across livestock, poultry, meat and crops, while dairy rose slightly to offset the drop.
4 H Livestock Club members plan junior cattle feeder and baby beef projects. Baby beeves must be purchased before January 1 and weigh under 050 pounds. Jr cattle feeders weighings scheduled November 29 at Dummesmuth and Fays Fayette. Contact County Extension Office for more details.
Mrs Margaret Juber of Au relia recently marked her centennial with an open house attended by family and friends. The event highlighted her long life and community ties as neighbors shared memories and well wishes.
The Community Club met Monday evening to consider closing Elgin retail businesses on Wednesday nights for January February and March. Most retailers were absent so a firm decision was deferred. A retailers committee will report back at the December meeting.
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association will hold its next meeting Friday evening November 21 in Monona. President Lynn J. Essex of Guttenberg announced that Judge W H Antten of West Union will be the featured speaker. The meeting opens at 8:00 p.m. in the Monona lodge.
Valley High School gears up for a girls basketball clinic on Saturday December 6 at the school gym. Guest coaches will run afternoon demonstrations followed by two regular games Meservey versus Garnaville and Alburnett against Valley in the evening. Public admission to be announced.
A neighboring newspaper warns that so called furnace inspectors are active again. The operator sends out workers offering free furnace checks then dismantles the unit and claims it must be replaced, refusing to reassemble it. Residents should contact a trusted local technician for furnace trouble.
Winning numbers listed for two draws on November 8 at 2 30 pm and 3 30 pm include 603 1164 419 459 1390 1123 154 1097 815 1275 and 361 1439 1227 1187 978 1537 345 388 1352 237 Albert Dennler and Mrs Perry Medberry win awards or prizes in the Saturday drawing.
Two year old Rickey Wolfe of Ryan was seriously burned after swallowing Drano. He is fed through a tube while doctors treat blistered mouth tissue and monitor recovery.
Interstate Entertains Press at a Legion club event north of Decorah last Thursday evening. The event, jointly sponsored by West Union, Oelwein, and Decorah offices, alternates locations. Officials spoke on industry progress including a new atomic plant near the South Dakota Minnesota border. Eleven companies join the venture with a 20 million dollar cost.
The Marion Busy Bees gathered November 3 at Sharon Schopbach’s home with 15 members sharing personality charts. Planned a party during Christmas vacation. Helen Christen spoke on Know your room, Sharon Schopach on uncluttered rooms, Wan da Hofer on Hair Care. Reva Frederich demonstrated sketching a room and taking measurements. A color teamwork demonstration by Reva Frederich and Rita O’Neal showcased primary and secondary colors.
An unusual floral event occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs I J Frese in Tripoli as four Easter lilies burst into bloom striking residents with the sudden display of white flowers and fragrant bloom in their garden setting.
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