Aged Violinist to Speak at First Baptist Church
The Mae Baptist Church hosts a guest speaker who has spent forty five to seventy five years in in home work and is an accomplished violinist. He will perform at both morning and afternoon services.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1954
Page
5
Ill and Hospitalized At Decorah and Nearby Hospitals
Ill and hospitalized patients from Decorah and surrounding towns are listed with recent admissions and procedures. Notables include Emil Moore at Decorah hospital, Anita Lehman and Connie Baumgartner undergoing appendectomies and observations, and Roger Walker and Louis Christen receiving care at Postville and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Hospital
Emil Moore
Postville
Anita Lehman
Louis Lehman
Postville Hospital
Mrs Leo Olesen Change of Address at Selfridge AFB
In Service Change of Address Mrs Leo Olesen lists 304 Spaatz Court Van den Berg Village Selfridge Air Force Base Mt Clemens Michigan for address update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo’ Olesen
Spaatz Court
Vandenberg Village
Selfridge Air, Force Base
Mt. Clemens, Mich
Adult Evening School In Agriculture
The evening school opens Tuesday September 7 at Elgin and Clermont sites with ten sessions, five in each location. Meetings will be on Tuesday nights in September and October, shifting to Wednesdays in November to avoid basketball conflicts. Ross James notes obstacles and hopes for a central location to expand classes, especially for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Ross James
Voc.+Ag
Braves Fans Return from Milwaukee Trip
A weary Braves faithful group traveled to Milwaukee for a weekend of baseball, but the Braves dropped three of four in the series. Attendees included Don Fauser, John and Henry McMillan, Milo Olson, Otis Torkelaon, Leo Falb, Gene Schori, Randolph Relerson, and Virginia King. They left before Sunday's doubleheader ended against the Pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Elgin
Milwaukee
Messrs
Mdms
Don Fauser
John and
Henry McMillan
Milo Olson
Otis Torkelaon
Leo Falb
Gene Schori
Randolph Relerson
Virginia King
Nixon to Campaign in Iowa October Visit
Vice President Richard Nixon will campaign for the Republican party in three Iowa cities on October 5. He previously spoke to an Iowa audience at a $25 a plate fund raiser in April. State fair officials note President Eisenhower may be the first to attend the Iowa State Fair with free gate admission and a free grandstand show, reflecting a no charge policy for presidential appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
Iowa
Nixon
Councill Bluffs
Sioux City
Mason City
Eisenhower
U. S
Iowa State Fair
Fair Grounds
White House
Secret Service
Eisenhower Not Expected Back in Iowa This Fall
State GOP leaders say President Eisenhower has shown no indication he will return to Iowa for campaigning before the November elections. Don Pierson, GOP chairman, notes hopefuls wished for a campaign swing into the state. Representative Thomas Martin pressed the president during his last Washington days, joined by George Foerstner of Amana and Howard Hall of Cedar Rapids, industrialists, urging a political junket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Iowa
Don Pierson
GOP
Thomas Martin
Hig
Washington
Congress
Martin
George Foerstner
Amana
Howard Hall
Cedar Rapids
Gillette Campaigns Across Iowa For Senate Return
U S Senator Guy Gillette arrives in Iowa to campaign nine weeks as part of a vigorous bid to reclaim a seat in a high stakes Democratic ticket. He seeks support for a full slate while challenging Republican Congressman Thomas Martin in a pivotal race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Guy Gillette
Towas
Congress
Gillette
Senate
Hia
Thomas Martin
Iowa City
Des Moines
Iowa
Regular church services announced for Sunday by Rev E G Steinman
The Rev E G Steinman wrote to the Echo on Aug 27 from Maryland Alberta Canada asking that regular services be announced in all three Elgin churches on Sunday Sept 5 They were en route to Lake Louise and planned visits to Glacier Yellowstone Big Horn Mountains Black Hills and Bad Lands before returning to Elgin later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
The
Echo
Maryland
Alberta
Canada
Lake Louise
Glacier
Yellowstone Parks
Big Horn Mountains
Black Hills
Elgin
Local Farmers Win Conservatn Contests in Fayette County
Five Fayette County farmers earned local soils district wins in three state wide conservation contests. Kenneth Kerr, Melvin Wangsness, Jim Barnes and district committee selected winners: Jennings, Appelman, Cunningham, Miller. Winners will compete regionally and statewide for further recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Jim Barnes
U.S. Id. A
Soil Conservation Service
Kenneth Kerr
Postville
Max Jennings
Michael Cunningham
Arlington
David Appelman
Willett Miller
Clermont
Alfred Stewart
J. F. Ingels
Melvin Wangsness
Barnes
Mr. Kerr
Jennings
Appelman
Cunningham
Iowa Soil Conservation Contest
Winifred Young
Echo celebrates 63rd birthday and long ownership
The Echo marks its 63rd birthday on the first Thursday of September. Since 1902 the paper has remained a family affair under Mr. and Mrs. EF W Hughes, with Knotype operator Charles Gruver contributing for over half the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
District Governor Visits Elgin Lions
District Governor Howard Hicks of Monticello was the special guest at the Elgin Lions Club meeting at St. Paul Methodist Church. He praised the club and town, outlined Lions activities nationally, and was followed by Henry Adams of Monticello detailing the Iowa Good Roads Association push for a higher gas tax to speed road work. Supt. Moore reported on school opening and building plans with a central high school hoped within two years. Additional guests included Clyde Wenger Thomas Ogle Clarence Tatro Wm Schmidt Ross James and Henry Kuehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hicks
Monticello
Lions Clubs
St. Paul Methodist Church
Henry L. Adams
Iowa Good Roads Assn
Hicks
Mr. Adams
Moore
Clyde Wenger
Thos
Ogle
Clarence Tatro
Wm, Schmidt
Ross James l
Henry Kuehl
Former Teacher Visits Here Monday
Mr and Mrs Sheldon B Kaiser and two daughters from Caruthers California stopped in Elgin Monday for a brief visit with friends. Kaiser is an industrial arts teacher at his present location for three years, leaving Elgin in spring 1951. The family visited Kaisers parents who farm near Waterloo and plan to take over the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon B. Kaiser
Caruthers
Calif
Elgin
Kaiser
Waterloo
Masons Set First Fall Meeting Date
The first regular meeting after summer vacation will be held Tuesday evening September 14. Much business has accumulated and a good attendance is imperative. W M Clif Wilson issues this notice to help members reserve the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clif Wilson
W. M
Pilot Kenneth Evans Flies to Elgin With Family Guests
Kenneth Evans a licensed pilot and his wife Mrs. Grace Evans traveled to Elgin Tuesday afternoon. They stayed with the Arthur Lantz family and extended courtesy to Mrs. Evans. Evans recently bought his own aircraft indicating new flight capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Evans
Clinton
Elgin
Cernight
Arthur Lantz
Grace Evans
Squirrel Fry Disrupts Power With 33 000 Volts Near Monona
A curious squirrel caused a transformer outage near Monona last week. The arcing animal was electrocuted and power to nine towns was cut for about 20 minutes while crews restored service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Schools Open Monday and Tuesday Classes Start
The Elgin Co op new mill began regular operation Monday morning ahead of the September 1 deadline. The building addition remains incomplete as sheet metal arrived late. once enclosed, bins and grain chutes still require construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Co. Op
First Day Enrollments for Clermont Elgin District
The Clermont Elgin Consolidated district opened with 685 pupils enrolled on the first day. Elgin totals show 288 in elementary and 99 in high school, Clermont 210 in elementary and 89 in high school, summing to 388 and 209 respectively. Football practice continues with Coach Walker out for an appendectomy, and no school on Labor Day. hot lunches begin Sept 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Elgin
Supt. Moore
Clermont
John Vanderbeck
Lloyd Meier
Legion
Supt
Moore
Mary Olson
Elgin
Walker
Paul Zurbriggen
Albert Daniels
Canoe Trip from Elgin to Garber Narrated
Remembering last summer’s mystery in Elgin when a Des Moines car sat by the Turkey River overnight. Two men claimed a canoe voyage from Elgin to Garber, detailing 34 miles in two days and hours of travel. Rapids and scenic river valley offered a potential fall color tour outline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Des Moines
Turkey River
Garber
Sheriff House
Town Conservationist
Elkader
Iowa
Our Park Needs Care Street Cam Delays Park Mowing
Walt Kohls wires off part of Elgin park to recuperate grass this fall. Goal is a better stand before homecoming next year with extra seeding and fertilizing. Park front will be allowed to grow without mowing this fall while leaves stay for mulch and are pulverized to prevent townwide drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Kohls
Elgin Park
Mr. Kohls
Post Nuptial Shower for Bleckhuses Held at Gilbertson Home
A post nuptial shower was hosted at the Mrs. Bertina Gilbertson home for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bleckhus on Friday evening August 27. Assistants included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kittelson. After the program the bride opened gifts and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertina Gilbertson
Kenneth Bleckhus
Gilbertsons
Clifford Kittelson
Sidewalks Underway Along Franklin Street Neighborhood
A report notes extensive sidewalk construction in the school neighborhood. Kohler and Chas Capper have built along the south side of Franklin Street, while Henry McMillan began similar work on the opposite side earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore Thompson
R. £. ‘Kohler
Chas, Capper
Franklin Street
Henry McMillan
Miller farm blends forage and soil care into sizable operation
A rough farm of under 254 acres, with less than half tillable, supports a balanced program for forage, livestock, and soil conservation. Miller reports a larger farm business than many fully crop land farms, with under one eighth in corn and about 18 in oats, reflecting extensive forage use.
Awarded Scholarship to Fredrik E Anderson at ISU
Fredrik E. Anderson a 21 year old senior at Iowa State College has won a $300 scholarship in the mechanical and electrical engineering department. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin P Anderson of Waterloo and grandson of Mrs Edith Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrik E. Anderson
Edwin P. Anderson
Waterloo
Edith Berg
Iowa State College
Barn fire destroys 50 by 60 foot疑 farm buildings
A 50 x 60 foot barn on the Louis Taylor farm near Arlington burned Saturday. Spontaneous ignition in hay is the believed cause. Fire units from Arlington and Strawberry Point saved nearby structures, with a tractor, one calf, about 4,000 bales of hay and 600 bales of straw destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Taylor
Arlington
Strawberry Point
Order of Eastern Star Meeting Notice
The next regular O. E. S. meeting will be held September 8. The initiatory work will be exemplified. All members are urged to attend. Serving committee includes Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Malle, Mrs. Ern Holzer, Mrs. Harold Grimm and Mrs. Lester Gehring.
Progress Club Meeting at Mrs Mueh lethaler’s Home
The Elgin Progress Club met at the home of Mrs Clarence Mueh lethaler Tuesday evening for a picnic supper and a subsequent business session with members sharing updates and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Want Ad Delivers Law Cost Hiring Across the Country
An efficient want ad service promises nationwide reach for legal and job placements at low cost. Clients are urged to post concise notices to attract qualified applicants without paying roaming fees.
Rainfall Report Shows July High and August Slight Dip
July rainfall reached 3.31 inches across the area with seven showers. August started strong but averaged a modest 3.26 inches by mid month after ten showers. Overall moisture has been fairly regular, aiding pastures, new seedings, and crops in general.
Butter Scores At Fair Sitters in Iowa Contest
Buttermakers from West Union Elgin and Volga captured the top three scores at last week’s fair with only a one point spread. Fleet Frieden of West Union led with 96, Louis Lehman of Elgin scored 95, and Fred Gernand of Volga tied at 95. Northeast Iowa buttermakers consistently rank among the top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Elgin
Volga
Fleet Frieden
Louis Lehman
Fred Gernand
Northeast Iowa
Iowa Opens Second Deer Season This December
Another Deer Season Iowa will host its second open period from December 10 to December 12 totaling three days. Only Iowa residents may hunt and must hold both the regular license and the $15 special deer license. Farmers may hunt on their own land free, and regulations mirror those of 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elgin Mission Society Meeting Set at Legion Hall
Elgin Mission Society will meet Thursday afternoon September 9 at the Legion hall. Hostesses are Mrs. Carl Torkelson L. C. Reierson Thore Thompson Roy Leuchtenmacher. Program chairman Mrs. DeWayne Frieden. All members reminded to bring mission boxes. Repeat mowing will help control backbrush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Mission Society
Legion Hall
Carl Torkelson
L. C.reierson
Thore Thompson
Roy Leuchtenmacher
DeWayne Frieden
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Baptist 3 Church
New Hampton Hospital
William Moore
New Bampton
Connie Baumgartner
Ernie Baumgartner
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Roger Walker
Elgin ‘Toach
Mohnday
Schvita Hospital
Della Chapman
Rey ‘Chapman
Charlies Chapman
Louis Christen
Will Christen
Rochester
Rudy Posseh
Oscar Frieden
Minn
Richard Clark
Merle Clark
Service
Opportunity
Vice Pres. Nixon
Iowa Tax Commission
Towa
Atate Health Department
Towsins
Willet Miller
William Miller
James Madicon
Elgin Lions
New Mill
O. E.S. Meeting
Progress Club
Elgin Mission Society
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