Accidental Death of Edward Metzger at 68
Edward Metzger, 68, died at Postville hospital Tuesday morning from a fractured skull after falling about 25 feet while sawing a dead limb from a tree in his front yard. Funeral arrangements are with Muehlethalers. services at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and 2:00 p.m. at Apostolic Christian Church. Burial in the Cemetery east of Elgin.
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Edward Metzger
Postville Hospital
Muehlethalers
Apostolic Christian Church
Elgin
Elgin Canning Co. Factory Long Hours Reported
The Elgin Canning Co. factory operates from 6:00 am to 10 11 pm with workers putting in long shifts on its second day. Mrs Sheldon Boyle notes crop progress is about half done and a full week more work is anticipated as warehouses fill and corn quality remains high with little waste.
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Elgin Canning Co
Sheldon Boyle
Junior Champion Morris Armindson Exhibits Holstein Bull
Morris Armindson showed a senior yearling Holstein bull at the state fair and claimed the junior championship with a single entry.
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Morris Armindson
Mabel King Undergoes Major Surgery At Palmer Memorial
Mrs. Mabel King had major surgery at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union Friday morning. Mrs. Joe Dinan, previously a patient at West Union hospital, was discharged Tuesday of this week.
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Mabel King
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Joe Dinan
West Union Hospital
Denise Lynn Bailey born in Chicago on August 24
Denise Lynn Bailey, first great-grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. John Grimm, arrived weighing 6 pounds 13.5 ounces at Chicago home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Bailey. Mother Theresa Woytash is daughter of Pearl Woytash. Denise shares Grimms birthday. Also announced is grandchild Scott Charles, born to Mr. Carlyle Anderson and Mrs. Helena Wenger on August 19.
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John Grimm
Don Bailey
Chicago
Denise Lynn
Theresa Woytash
Pearl Woytash
Len
Chas. Wenger
Scott Charles
Carlyle Anderson
Anderson
Helena Wenger
Rains Halt Road Work Near Elgin to Rothlisberger
The Ilown Road Builders planned asphalt surfacing on the county trunk from Elgin to Rothlisbergers, but rain halted work Friday noon after the first coat. An additional coat will be applied, with light traffic allowed during operations. Work resumed Tuesday morning and was nearly complete by evening, with finishing coats and driveways.
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Ilown
Elgin
Rothlisbergers
Eldora's Albert Lynk Attends 81st Hardin County Fair
Mr Albert Lynk of Eldora age 89 again visits the Hardin county fair this year and has missed only one fair in 81 years of attendance.
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Albert Lynk
Eldora
Lynk
Four Year Road Plan Approved by Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa Highway Commission approves a four year primary road plan to start in 1959. Engineers base long range planning on a study through 1971, linking sufficiency standards with Interstate planning. The move improves public awareness and helps contractors plan production. W E Reed calls it forward looking and widely adopted.
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Iowa Highway Commission
New Commission
Commission
Iowa
W. E. Reed
U. S. Bureau of Public Reads
Safe Cars Reduce Auto Accidents Iowa proposal
A plan argues mandatory motor vehicle inspections would cut accidents in Iowa by at least 10 percent, saving 9 lives and preventing 2,124 injuries in a year. The report cites controllable factors in crashes and critiques spending on roads and driver education without vehicle safety assurances.
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Iowa
Beef Producers Banquet Set for September 11
The annual Beef Producers Banquet will be held September 11 at Maynard Community Hall at 7:30 p m. J C Hulbert of Bettendorf chairs the Iowa and National Meat Promotion Board and will speak. An entertainment program and a business meeting follow. For tickets contact directors Paul Harrison Maynard Ted Nus Ervin Barrack Arlington Kenneth Baldwin Wadena Leo Meyer West Union J A Medberry Elgin E W Maurer Fayette.
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Maynard Community Hall
J.C. Hulbert
Bettendorf
Iowa and National Meat Promotion Board
Paul Harrison
Maynard
Ted Nus
Ervin Barrack
Arlington
Kenneth Baldwin
Wadena
Subscribers Notice on Echo Subscription Price Increase
Rising costs in labor materials and postage force a price revision for the Echo. The annual rate becomes 2.50 for all readers in the four territories with 3.00 for subscriptions paid in advance. This marks the first change in many years and reflects long overdue adjustment.
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ECHO
August Rainfall Totals and Local Variability
August rainfall reached 4.57 inches with a single 2.80 inch shower on the 20th. Total precipitation through September 1 stood at 16.04 inches. Showers this summer were not widespread and variability increased over short distances.
Three Telephone Companies Merge and Form Scenic Ridge
A new Scenic Ridge Telephone Company is formed from Pleasant Ridge MNordness and Gunder Clerk mont. Principal place of business papers filed. Capital stock set at 40000 dollars. W F Buddenberg Castalia president Almer Nelson Clermont vice president and Floyd Strand Ossian secretary treasurer.
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Scenic Ridge Telephone Company
Pleasant Ridge
Mnordness
Gunder
Clermont
Ibuspapers
W. F. Buddenberg
Castalials
Almer ‘Nelson
Rloyd Strand
Ossian
Shorthorn Sale Planned for September 24
Otis Rothlisbenger will hold a sale of purebred Shorthorns on September 24 listing 5 to 90 animals. All stock comes from his herd except a few club calves. This marks a long interval since his last stock sale four years ago.
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Otis Rothlisbenger
Legionnaires Notice Regular American Legion Meeting
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting on Monday evening, September 8.
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The
American Legion
Progressive Home Study Club Meeting Notes
The Progressive Home Study Club met Wednesday afternoon August 27 at Mrs. Welter Rothlisberger's house with Mrs. Carl Gehring assisting. Twenty one members answered roll call on favorite flowers, one guest attended, and the secretary read the constitution. A yearbook committee was formed, programs featured readings by Mrs. Tofield Heck and Ruth Rothlisberger, contests were won by Helen Rothlisbergertein, and the next meeting is set for September 16 at Helen Rothlisberger's residence.
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Progressive Home Study Club
Welter Rothlisberger
Carl Gehring
Sylvan Hoag
Tofield Heck
Ruth Rothlisberger
Helen R Rothliseen
Ilyria Two Tea Club Plans Annual Meeting
The Rural Home Makers Hit and Miss Club of Illyria Two invites all women to an annual tea at Mrs. Harald Strong's home on Friday September 12 at 1 30 p m. Officers for the coming year will be elected and sandwiches and milk drinks will be discussed as lessons.
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Hit and Miss Club of
Illyria
Harald Strong
Wyria
Daniels House Purchased by Butikofer Family on Main Street
Mr and Mrs Francis Butikofer purchased the Daniels home on Main Street and moved in over the past weekend. Mr Butikofer began work at Elgin State Bank on September 2, replacing R Kohler who resigned to move to Florida.
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Francis Butikofer
Daniels
Main Street
Butikofer
Elgin State Bank
R. ©. Kohler
Florida
William Weibel Leads Outing of American Mountain Climbers
William Weibel of Chicago, SUI alumnus, is the sole native son in a 26 member group that includes mostly former SUI students. The party, drawn from across the United States, spends its annual European mountain climbing outing.
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Bigin
William Weibel
Chicago
SUI
Europe
United States
Saturday Winners Names Confirmed in Late-August Draw
Saturday night results show two winners Martha Schaer and Verne Trudo. Draws at 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. listed eight numbers each, including 443 1300 402 62 478 334 1538 756 and 657 1542 613 620 858 132 1317 546.
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Martha Schaer
Verne Trudo
Elgin OES Chapter Plans September Meeting
Elgin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will meet on September 10. Hostesses for the gathering are Mr. and Mrs. George Vaughn, Mrs. R. P. Strauch, and Mrs. Marion Moore.
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Elgin
Order of Pastern Star
George Vaughn
R. P. Strauch
Marion Moore
Wind Flattens Hog House on Ern Holzer Farm
A storm wrecked the tile hog house east of town, flattening the 22 by 44 foot structure. The Ern Holzer barn, built after he purchased the farm from F. E. Kohler, was a total loss.
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Ern Holzer
Mr. Holzer
F. E. Kohler
Marine William E Bennett Based at El Toro Air Station
At Santa Ana California a Marine private first class William E Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Cleve Bennett of Elgin is serving with Randalia area population 612 based at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana California.
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Marine Pfe
William E. Bennett
Cleve. Bennett
Elgin
Randalia
el Toro Marine Corps Air Station
Santa Ana
Calif
Missouri and Iowa Beef Cattle Winners Tale
Missouri boasting of local beef winners shifts to envy when a grand champion mule from Iowa wins at the Missouri state fair. A Lamar native buys the mule to restore Missouri pride. Missouri later celebrates a Iowa State Fair horse victory, easing regional tensions.
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Missouri
Towa
Iowa
Lamar
Shorthorn Beef Show at Fair Yields Otis Rothlisberger Honors
Otis Rothlisberger of Elgin dominated the shorthorn beef show collecting junior and grand champion titles for both bull and female, plus multiple blue and red ribbons across categories including yearlings, calves, heifers, get of sire, and pairs. Other winners from Elgin and Castalia also earned blue and red ribbons in various classes, with Herefords and Angus showing strong performances.
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Otis Rothlisberger
Elgin
Robert J. Kerr
Gerald Shaffer
H. W. Helms
Castalia
Are You Going for a Community Chest
Community groups discuss annual chest drives and planning. Elgin had spring preparations but enthusiasm waned. The article urges early organization and coordinated giving to ensure a successful campaign this year.
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Elgin
Hereford cattle deal at Wadena auction
G W Alderson of the Wadena Livestock Exchange bought 89 head of Herefords from Ed of Garber last week. The 960 pound cattle were set for Friday sale but an earlier buyer took the lot Thursday. They sold Friday at 25.10. Alderson also offered 16 head of Brangus averaging 1200 pounds raised by Art Matt of Clermont.
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G. W. Alderson
Wadena Livestock Exchange
Garber
Mr. Alderson
Myr. Alderson
Brahmas
Angus
Art Matt of
Clermont
Otis Rothlisberger Dominates Iowa State Fair Wins
Otis Rothlisberger swept the Iowa State Fair with three Southdown lamb entries winning first in the pen of three ram lambs and top ram show honors. Exhibitors from about six states attended while Rothlisberger also showed cattle earning several third and fourth prizes.
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Otis Rothlisberger
Highway 172 Patch Needs Growling Patches
The state built a good road between Elgin and Clermont. It is wide with no sharp curves or blind spots, but currently dusty with rough spots that could threaten speed. Sandy banks have eroded in heavy rain, suggesting heavier soil at finishing could have reduced later repairs.
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Elgin
Clermont
Plength
Court House Real Estate Transfers in Elgin and Arlington
Grimes LaNora and G D Grimes transfer part SWSE and NW SE 36957 to John C Halverson Jr dated 8 22 58. Grimes Robert L to Merlin B Helhum and wife Lot 3 Blk 6 Elgin JWD. Grether Leo H and wife to Dean R DeSart and wife WD Lots 8 to 13 incl Blk 1 Sutter Add Elgin. New cars registered Broderick Fred Jr Elgin Dodge Truck 58 Judith G Wells Clermont Chevrolet sedan Rev J F Wipperman Arlington Chevrolet sedan.
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Grimes
LaNora
G. D
John C. Halverson Jr
Robert L
Merlin B. Helhum
Elgin
Grether
Leo H
Dean R. DeSart
Sutter
Broderick
Fred Jr. Elgin
Judith G. Wells
Clermont
J. F. Wipperman
Arlington
Rebuilds Ancient White Steamer
Leslie Halverson who trades in antique autos went to California and purchased a White Steamer from 1904 to 1905. The vehicle is in poor condition and will require extensive repairs. Phil Moser reconstructs the chassis while Halverson handles the bodywork. the full restoration will take about a year.
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Leslie Halverson
California
Phil Moser
Mr. Halverson
Wins at Postville Fair Highlight Mrs Wander Wins
Mrs Joe Wander won five rib bons on five pie entries four ribbons on four thresh class entries eight rib bons on eight fruit and vegetable entries nine ribbons in thirteen canned fruit and jams. She earned twenty eight ribbons from thirty entries and took first on a corn freak and second on a carrot freak plus sixteen ribbons on twenty two entries at the West Union fair.
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Joe Wander
West Union
Fire Prevention Week Set for October 5 to 11
Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 to 11. The article urges businesses and homes to inspect for fire hazards and notes that the prior fire department inspection program was discontinued, encouraging individuals to perform their own safety checks.
Garnavillé teen wins blue ribbons at county and state fairs
Janice Marting, 16, of Garnavillé, exhibited an angel food cake for 4 H at the Clayton County Fair on National and won a blue ribbon. The entry advanced to the State Fair, also earning a blue ribbon. At Postville’s Big Fair she again showed an angel food cake, won blue ribbons, and claimed the sweepstakes prize.
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Janice Marting
Garnavillé
National
Postville
Community Club Meets Next Monday
The Elgin Community Club will meet in the Auxiliary rooms next Monday evening with dinner at 6 45. This is the first meeting after the summer vacation.
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Elgin Community Club
Masons to Meet Silverleaf Lodge in Elgin Next Tuesday
Masons will hold their regular meeting at the Silverleaf lodge in Elgin next Tuesday evening. It is the first gathering after a brief summer vacation.
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Silverleaf Lodge of
Elgin
See The Tigers Scrimmage See The Tigers Scrimmage
The Tiger football squad and coaches invite parents and fans to a clinic and scrimmage on Monday evening September 8 at Capper Field. Coffee will be served in the Elgin school lunch room.
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Tiger
Capper Field
Elgin
Army Discharge Brings Joel Holden Home
Joel Holden returned home Monday after a four year army service stint. He served mostly in Panama as a helicopter mechanic and is now reunited with family at St. Carolina.
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Joel Holden
Army
St. Carolina
Panama
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