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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
5
School notes list many students with perfect attendance in the first six weeks and top spelling scores. Mrs Tim Mahoney and Mrs Mildred DeWald visited Friday. Several pupils across grades earned 200 percent on spelling tests and others achieved perfect spelling scores. Civics students received affairs period updates.
Zs Lantz and Henry Bésinger climbed Mt Logan near Logan Utah in a single day. The 10,000 foot peaks carried two to six inches of snow. They tackled five summits then descended by gripping pine limbs. Postclimb lines note new muscles and a tiny city lot at summit.
A three man crew from West Union began interior redecorating the Elgin postoffice Monday morning. They found it difficult to conduct regular business while painting but managed by switching around to different stations at frequent intervals.
Reports from the state tax commission and treasurer indicate sales and gasoline tax receipts are rising. First quarter retail sales dipped slightly then recovered in summer, with 12,174,987 in sales tax receipts and gas tax shows a record approach, including September collections at 3,087,173 and nine month totals at 858,047. County indebtedness fell by nearly six million in 1947, with Polk and Scott counties holding the largest bond totals.
A recent statement from the Manufacturers Representatives Association, which includes distillery members, sharply criticizes the state liquor edict. The notice references continued coverage on Page 3.
The Echo shop, fully dependent on electricity, stops all machinery and lighting during a power outage. Service Monday at 9 30 is planned but delays may occur as crews restore power, affecting reaching subscribers this week.
At the Community Club meeting Monday evening the group planned a Christmas trade campaign. Chairman John Tillotson named Jack Gehring, Lorence Muehlethaler, Roy Steele, Leo Falk and Bob Wilson to lead. They will report at a special October meeting and aim to start November 1 through Christmas. Twenty-one members attended at the Coffees Cup cafe.
Fayette county road officials have applied to surface the newly graded county road with crushed rock. The request seeks 1,200 yards of material this month, compared with the usual 800 yards.
The state safety department suspended 844 Iowa drivers in September, 15 percent above August. A total of 4718 licenses were revoked for failure to comply with the safety responsibility law after accidents, while moving traffic violations prompted 331 court recommendations for suspensions.
Clarence Morarend of Garnavilo built a balloon type roof barn with basement for tenant Lyle M. Olson on the farm. The structure includes stalls and drinking cups and replaces the original barn that burned on June 23 this year. Olson expressed happiness at moving in his hay and live stock last week.
The Progress club held a meeting on Monday evening at the home of Deila Knudtaga with a program including Kinfolk by Betty Light and Pearl S Buck by Evelyn Clute. J J Buchholz and W C Falb were in Joy City Saturday for the throwing game.
A panel truck driven by Gordon Schupbach and Lloyd Erehing spilled red paint Saturday evening north of Cena. Lloyd was unhurt. Gordon suffered bruises and light internal injuries and was hospitalized in Postville until Monday. The incident occurred after a mechanical issue while they were returning from Postville, with the truck sustaining heavy damage.
At Silver Leaf Lodge AF and AM Tuesday evening meeting two Elgin Masons were awarded 50 year certificates. Both had become Master Masons in January 1898 and are now in their last year. Harrington, nearly 94, has been ill at hospital and home for two years after a broken hip. His grandson A E Kohler presented the certificate at his home. Harrington, a former Master and 22 year secretary, retired from the secretary role six years ago. Schori, made Master Mason in January 1898, received his certificate from his eldest son C B Schori. all his sons and grandsons who have reached legal age are members, making an unusual family record.
Mrs James Duffield of Waterloo sustained a dislocated knee and minor injuries when her car left the road on October 2 near Marshalltown. She was taken to Iowa City hospital, had a knee cast applied, and returned home to 808 Grant Ave, Waterloo.
The second district Iowa Council of Republican Women holds a meeting at the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids on Oct 18 with Mrs Cass L Miller presiding. The business session starts at 1 6 o'clock and luncheon reservations go to Mrs Guy P Linville Cedar Rapids. Sen Henry O Taille will address the afternoon session. All sessions are open to the public.
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday evening at Irene Kiple’s home. Programs included Roll call My Favorite Subject an overview of School Reorganization with Friédé Crider on Equal Opportunity for All of Iowa's Children and Bernice Falk. Verna Robinson appointed Falk to lead towel sales by blind women. Publicity Georgia Strauch Sick committees Elva Tillotson.
The N BE Iowa Masonic Fellowship association will hold ladies night at Elkader high school gym on Thursday evening October 20 at eight. The program will be furnished by the Postville O BE S with promises of laughter. Each lodge is to notify Henry Wollf Elkader of attendance.
Herman Jacobson of West Union won five sacks of Nutrena Egg Mash after guessing the pullet Trena would lay her first egg closest to time. He predicted Oct 11 at 12:00 and the actual egg arrived at 1:30. Several others came close.
Oriln Mason reports excellent results from an Echo want ad selling livestock, selling out quickly and promising a plan for future surplus stock. W. W. Luce began work Monday at Falles garage, checking and tabulating on hand supplies, after working at the Elgin Wil Co. station. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kelly and Ruby Benson Dale Kelly Rohnert are mentioned in the fragment.
The State Conservation Commission set the 1949 quail season in 52 Iowa counties starting November 1. Thirty-eight counties will have a 45 day season, and 13 counties a 15 day season. Daily bag limit six, possession six, shooting hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Winneshiek Allamakee Clayton Black Hawk and Marshall counties open for the short season after last year’s closure.
Maynard dominates Elgin on Friday night scoring four first half touchdowns to seize conference leadership alongside Postville and Sumner. Schultz, Gordon and Eaker headline the offense while Joey Peters and Junior Bane anchor the defense. Elgin fumbles twice near the Maynard six and the Panthers roll to a one sided victory. Other results include Sumner 40 Fayette 0 and Postville 19 West Union 0.
Merle R. Bovis, former County Extension Home Economist of Jackson County Maquoketa, has become Fayette County Home Economist. She brings seven years in Jackson County directing women’s work and the girls 4-H club. After Iowa State College, she taught two years in Oelwein, her former home.
The Alyria church board extends a vote of thanks to the Echo for donating space for the Ilyria church property. This formal appreciation note thanks the Echo and acknowledges support from Elgin Iowa resident Mr. R. P. Strauch.
A ninety mile gale swept northeast Iowa Monday causing major minor damage in farmsteads and barns. Power lines fell, communications slowed, and many areas reported crop damage including torn corn ears and toppled windmills. Intermittent outages affected Interstate Power and Bell Telephone, with crews working to restore service.
Funeral services for infant Mary Kaya Kaya Thompson were held at Muehlethaler funeral home on Friday October 7 conducted by Rev S J Strand ford. Burial followed in Marion cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Orvin Thompson and brother David born October 4 at St Marys hospital Rochester Minn. Mother remains a patient at St Marys hospital Rochester.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Legion hall. Hostesses include Marie Kohls Reva Torkelson Celia Thomsen and Helen Boyer. Mr and Mrs Arlie L Smith Russell and Marvin of St Paul visited the John McMillan home. Marilyn and Mr and Mrs Jim Yearous at Ls T C tended the funeral of Ira Moore at Volga over the weekend.
Circles of the W S C S of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon October 20 at designated homes. Circle Ada hosts with Mrs Albert Schori and Mrs C B Schori assisting. Circle Rath meets with Mrs W R Blake. Circle Naomi meets with Mrs Herbert Dummermuth.
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