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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
5
A birth notice lists Mr and Mrs Kehus Asusiiebes as parents of twin daughters born October 4. A second birth announcement states a daughter born Saturday November 2 to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Thornton at Postville Hospital.
Kenneth Larson, 17 months, son of Harvey G Larson of Oelwein, drowned Tuesday morning in a neighbor’s pond. Mrs. Watson found him near noon and maternity aid was called. He leaves two brothers and Richard, two months old, with parents and grandparents Oscar Larson of Oelwein and John Rubens of Fayette. Funeral at West Clermont Lutheran today at two.
Plans advance for nine hospital constructions with funds largely allotted. Greenfield project halted by bond defeat while Bloomfield Keosauqua Winterset Algona Manchester Waukon Maquoketa and Fairfield proceed.
Fred Frothinger, veteran pilot and Oelwein airport operator, died in a plane crash three miles west of Maynard Monday morning. Joseph G. McBride of Lamont, a riding passenger, was critically injured and later died at Mercy hospital. Both remained strapped in their seats as rescuers reached them, with civil air authorities investigating causes. Frothinger had thousands of flying hours and was regarded as one of the state’s best pilots, having come to Oelwein from Des Moines in September 1846. McBride’s death followed on Tuesday morning.
Interstate Power Co has built a new steel fence around its transformer station and installed two voltage regulators to improve service and stabilize voltage. The company recently purchased a 40 foot square lot from the Elgin Cooperative and plans an all steel sub station when steel becomes more plentiful.
Ss K Langsdigg closes local affairs and donates two volumes of a Masonic encyclopedia to the lodge. Local members plan to preserve the gift and place it with authoritative works as questions arise.
The looming 101 million dollar treasury surplus drives early session talk in Des Moines. Proposals include using 85 million for WWII bonuses and a broad direct tax replacement to counties cities towns and school districts. Some favor restraint until the biennial budget is set and future surpluses are assured. Unpaid federal taxes prompt a near five million collection drive with a notable 146 thousand in additional taxes. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Harry Linn’s Washington prospects are debated.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at St Pauls Methodist church for Mrs Louise Halstenson age 80 who died early Sunday morning at home. She had been ill for years and is survived by two daughters Mrs Mel Kohler and Bess Stohr both of Elgin. Her life sketch will be published next week.
The Cubs held their first meeting of the year at the school house on Tuesday evening. Members present included Dwight Gruver Stanley Capper Glen Schneider Bobby Medberry Keith Crider Kenneth Crider Norman Mitts John Falb ix Ronnie Blockhus Richard Frieden Stanley Lehman and David Dawson. New member Charles Capper Jr joined. Cub Master Louis Lehman, with Mrs Belva Snyder and Mrs Louis Lehman as Den Mothers, Fred Jacobson as Den Chief, Gene Snyder a candidate for second Den Chief to be voted on next meeting. Six parents attended.
Residents urged to cooperate in October fire prevention week by removing hazards and making the community fire safe. The notice stresses that fire prevention is everyone’s business and that homes may burn otherwise, with costs shared by all citizens.
The Wahonka Camp Fire Girls enjoyed an all day hike Saturday with fifteen girls led by Miss Groth and Mrs Traurig. They hiked north of Elgin and camped for the day cooking meals over a camp fire. Preparations were made by Karen Kiple Donna Robinson Janice Schori Mary Brackinson Yvonne Chapman and Beverly Benson.
Fire Prevention Week runs Oct 3 through Oct 9 with football games Elgin versus Maynard on Friday night and Elgin versus Hawkeye on Friday night Oct 15. Week schedule includes Community Club at M E church Oct 11 Progress Club meeting Masonic meeting Elgin Study Club Eastern Star Oct 12 13.
Chas. Gehring C. B. Schori and G. H. Falk attended a Des Moines hearing Tuesday and Monday as witnesses in a case about establishing a truck freight line from Cedar Rapids north. A prior Cedar Rapids hearing produced no decision.
The Progress Club met Monday evening at Mrs. Lois Tinker's home. A program included Roll Call A Law I Would Suggest Our Club Conduct presented by Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler Whither Bound with the U.S. presented by Mrs. Harold Halverson.
Hog support prices at Chicago for the next six months will range from 15.25 to 17.60 dollars per 100 pounds. Prices are set 18 cents higher than the past six months. Other markets will vary due to transportation costs, and overall the market has been above support levels for years.
The Elgin Roller Rink will open Saturday evening October 9 with skating limited to Saturday nights for now. Schedule changes may follow. A list of local residents and guests visited the Jacob Hoover home for supper and weekend visitors came from Volga Fayette Forestburg and other nearby towns.
Elkader continues to claim the state's coldest status with official readings showing 24 percent on Sunday and 25 on Monday as Hank Wolf serves as the weather recorder.
Mrs. R. Yunker returns to Long Beach California from a month in Canada traveling 360 miles north of Edmonton and noting Alaska could have been reached if not late in the summer. She reports excellent small grain crops in the region with yields up to 100 bushels per acre and compares the scenery to Switzerland.
First prize in the crochet division and several category awards were announced by Ed Bauder. Mrs. Melvin E. Colbert won the Gold Sunray Trophy for Best of Fair and top prize in tablecloth and bedspread. Others awarded included Mrs. Esther Kimball Clermont for luncheon sets, Mrs. Melvin Olson and Mrs. Harold Kimball West Union and Elgin for dailies and scarfs, and Mrs. Walter Heller Sumner for chair sets.
A family notice invites friends to an Open House for John Rothlisberger at the Floyd Frieden home in Illyria on Sunday October 10. Hours are 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Mr. Rothlisberger is 95 years old, born October 6.
Elgin O E S officers are reminded to practice Saturday evening October 9 at 8 o clock. The next regular meeting is October 13 with initiatory work to be exemplified. A good attendance is desired.
Clayton county lists 486 men ages 18 to 25 as eligible for Selective Service. The group consists of single non father non veteran registrants. Total county registration reaches 1 199 including married men fathers and veterans.
Ernst presented two exceptionally long ears to the Echo office. Each ear measured a foot, and together they weighed two pounds nine ounces. The ears are DeKalb 410 variety, a standout for other corn growers to aim for. Mr and Mrs Jacob Hoover and John each witness the unusual display.
Farmers should build adequate corn cribs as storage shortages threaten this year’s corn output. Government loans and new Extension Service bulletins offer plans for pole-type temporary and semi permanent cribs, with free materials lists and affordable plans.
A kitchen shower on Monday evening September 27 honored Jenetta Lofisgard. Hostesses Norma Halverson Eileen Schneider Lillian Reiersen and Edna Anderson organized games and served lunch. The bride-to-be opened gifts for guests including Bernita Landsgard Hildur Opsand Ruth Opsand Corrine Rypestol Ida Mae Hanson Clarine Olson Delores Bergan Lavanda Bergan Florence Reierson Richard Aldura Anderson L Myra Eleanor Loftsgard Julia Loftsgard Ruth Loftsgard Sharon Patricia Schneider Emma Loftsgard.
There is a social with program and lunch planned at Center school Marion township No 5 on Thursday evening October 7. Invitations extend to Mrs Aldora Anderson teacher 6pc and Mr and Mrs William Schupbach and Fayette family and Mr and Mrs Everett Weithorn and Monona family who visited Sunday evening at Mrs Anna Schupbach home. Mrs Lulu Schmid visited Mt Vernon Tuesday to stay about two weeks with John Lyford. Clifton Wilson family and Robert Wilson were dinner guests Sunday at Robt Wilson home.
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