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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
5
School calendar outlines November 11 with a full day, early dismissal, and holidays including November 24 and 28 for Thanksgiving. Christmas and New Year breaks run from late December to early January, with term ending January 13 and further closures from March 29 to April 3. Spring vacation spans the days around Good Friday, with potential makeup days for weather.
The Progress Club met Monday evening October 24 at Mrs. Arthur Lantz home with thirteen members. Members shared safety stories from the Warning Bells program and Federation News. The Shut-In committee was named for November and December and copper craft display donations were noted along with two fundraising gifts. The program featured talks on grandchildren hunger and a near miss safety piece. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Gus Krueger’s home.
About 679 freshmen and transfer students at Town State Teachers College tested out of a general physical science course. Donna Mein hard of Elgin notes the test assesses science knowledge across physics chemistry and meteorology. Roughly five percent proved sufficiently knowledgeable to be exempt from the required course.
The annual Farm Bureau banquet was held Monday at the Farm Bureau building in Fayette with 182 members and guests attending. The program included songs by Fayette Co Women's Chorus, piano by Mrs. Doran Meyer, slides of Iraq by E J Weigle and extensions staff, a poem by Mrs. Roy G Potter, and attendees from Elgin and Elyria listed among the guests.
Echo reports a world record of 304.38 bushels per acre for Sunk's G Hybrid corn. The advertisement details how the yield was achieved and promotes the hybrid variety to readers.
A seven session Republican organizational series ends early next week with final meetings planned for Cedar Rapids October 21, Waverly November 1, and Des Moines November 2. Don Pierson notes the talks invite county leaders to discuss party issues and the coming campaign with top state and national figures attending.
The Iowa tax study committee led by State Sen. X. T. Prentis plans a statewide series of meetings in at least nine cities to hear citizen recommendations on the state tax structure. The panel will report its findings to the governor and legislature. Also noted is the promotion of Howard Wilkins to lieutenant and sergeant in charge of patrol activities in Cherokee.
Echo Publishing notes many new dates on Echo address tags this week and thanks those who sent remittances. Readers are urged to check their entry for corrections and to advance remaining remittances promptly.
Physicians from the SSCC will hold a field clinic in Oelwein on Friday November 4 serving Winneshiek Allamakee Bremer Fayette Clayton Black Hawk Buchanan Delaware Dubuque. The clinic at the Methodist Church is one of 33 in 96 counties. Referrals are required for patients under 21. No charge for services.
Moore's 5 10 will reopen Saturday after a week long shutdown for a major operation. The remodeled self service interior features a new linoleum floor, Space Master equipment in a blonde pendrome, modern display counters, and shelves. Nearly a thousand new items have been added, and the store will now be known as Moore's 6 8 10.
Mr and Mrs George Vaughn and Mr and Mrs Milton Miller attended a Waterloo banquet at the President hotel marking the bricklayers union's 50th anniversary. Vaughn received a 50 year membership gold card. Mr and Mrs Merlin Miller of West Union also joined the celebration.
Twenty eight members and guests enjoyed a MYF hayride Sunday evening with Mrs Leo Grether as chaperon. Afterward the group attended Vesper services at the Methodist church and returned for a social hour with games and contests. Mrs Norris Capper and Mrs Laurence Knudtson assisted in the kitchen with refreshments.
A year ago Iowa reported 61 deaths from fires, marking the state's low recorded toll for fires in recent history. The figure highlights ongoing safety concerns and the need for improved fire prevention measures across communities.
Masons will honor Grand Master Ray Douglas with a reception and dinner at Postville next Wednesday evening November 2. The dinner starts at six with the reception to follow.
The Marion Mission Society met Thursday October 19 with hostesses Mrs Rosina Anderson and Mrs Kenneth Anderson. Devo tions were given by Mrs Gordon Landsgard who led the program assisted by Mrs Quinton Clark Mrs Harold Opland and Mrs Mervin Reierson A reading was given by Mrs Kenneth Mark Mrs Ida Leuchtenmacher and Mrs Quinton Clark were selected as delegates to the fall meeting of the WMF to be held November 1 at Decorah. Thank you notes were read from Luther College building fund and Missionary Astrup. Members were asked to bring coffee strips for Christmas gifts. The annual election of officers resulted in Mrs Ida Leuchtenmacher president Mrs Mervin Reierson vice president Mrs Otto Gisleson secretary Mrs Harvey Anderson assistant secretary A six member committee was chosen to prepare new program books The birthday song was sung for seven members.
Jacob Pfister, 70, died Tuesday noon October 25 at the county hospital after about a month of illness. He was first hospitalized in Postville for about ten days, then transferred to the county hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at Muehlethaler funeral home with burial in Elgin cemetery.
The Elgin Lutheran Mission Society announces its new officers. Mrs Belva Snyder is president, Mrs Wmn Moore is vice president, Mrs John Erickson is secretary, and Mrs Clifford Gisleson is treasurer. They will assume office in January.
A rural note urges cleaning rat harbors around the farm to control rodent problems. The guidance emphasizes sanitation and removal of food sources to deter infestations.
The Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra will open Wartburg College’s 1955 56 Artist Series at 8 00 p m on November 8 in the Knights gymnasium Waverly Iowa The ensemble is on a coast to coast tour marking its tenth American tour with Shaw having appeared in all states except South Dakota and Nevada.
Postville Pirates erased a halftime deficit to beat the Clermont Elgin Tigers 13 to 7 on Friday night. Key plays included Milt Mohs 12 yard run and a 47 yard Don Anderson rush setting up a later touchdown. Pirates outgained the Tigers and will host Elkader Warriors next Friday in the season finale.
Bonnie Lantz and Grace Gehr hosted a miscellaneous pre nuptial shower for bride elect Shirley Reusser at the Lantz home on Thursday evening. Games and contests provided entertainment.
A district ritual school for Masons was held at the Elgin lodge hall Monday and Tuesday last week with Verle Jenkens of Oelwein serving as the instructor in charge.
Joe Vinsand a farmer northeast of Dakota City sustained a broken arm while cranking a tractor on his farm.
Over 500 people attended Elgin State Bank's twenty fifth anniversary open house on Tuesday afternoon. Visitors enjoyed a steady stream through closing time with door prizes awarded to Howard Medberry George Nydegger and Max Hunsbenger. A fuller report will appear next week.
Shawver Well Co of Fredericksburg completed a town water well reaching 220 feet, with water 30 feet below ground. An eight hour 513 gpm test lowered the level by 22 feet, and plans include two pumps for fire protection. Total project cost estimated between 2800 and 3000 dollars, plus a 2500 dollar Wayne pump, around 5500 total.
The annual Mother and Daughter 4 H award tea drew about 300 attendees at Fayette on Saturday afternoon October 15. Merle Bogis spoke on the Why What and How of the girls 4 H program and a picture Make Yours a Well Dressed Home was shown. Awards recognized long time and book achievements for Verna Nehlsen Lois Ingels Kay Shields Joan Latham Sheilah Mesgerli and many others. The diamond award of the clover went to Mrs George Bassett for 20 years as club leader.
The Shawver Well Co of Fred ericksburg will drill the new school well for Layne & Weston of Ames who won the contract at the letting. The well goes under the building and requires about four feet of soil removal. Estimated depth is 150 feet starting with a 16 inch hole narrowing to 8 inches after solid rock. A Layne pump will be installed.
Bilgin firemen responded Monday about 11 30 to the Ted Kjaer residence where an oil heater back fired filling the house with smoke. No damage or injuries were reported.
George and John Jr. Falk traveled to Des Moines on Monday to attend a Chevrolet dealers meeting. The elder Falk also visited a 1956 Buick showcase in Cedar Rapids last Wednesday, as advertised by Economical-Effective-Want Ads.
Hazel Gehring, county auditor, estimated the millage to apply to 1955 taxes. The Echo obtained Arlington, Clermont, and Elgin rates for 1954 and 1955, noting increases in C-E school district due to a 6.245 mill levy for building and a $26,000 drop in valuation. Elgin totals rise by 12.031 mills.
The West Union W S C S will entertain the WSCS on Thursday November 3 at the church in observance of its 15th birthday anniversary. Hostesses are Mrs Charles Gehring Mrs Matilda Feller Mrs Alice Winkler and Mrs Merle Clark with program speakers Mrs Leo Grether Mrs Robert D Wilson and Mrs R A Crider.
Field demonstration on the Edward Krueger farm Tuesday drew good attendance. The International Harvester crawler tractor was showcased, used for plowing and ditching tasks.
If you have electric units in your livestock waterers, verify you have a proper electrical ground for the waterer to prevent shock and improve safety on the farm.
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