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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1959
Page
5
Wadena News reports gatherings and visits across Fayette Cedar Rapids and West Union including a birthday celebration for Mrs Fern Weyant in Edgeviogs and a Sunday park reunion. Many local families and friends attend dinners, drives, and social events with Legion Auxiliary meetings, 4 H club activities, and nurse training sendoffs noted.
Martinson a Minnesota born pastor and father of Paula Marie will speak at Holy Ministry events in Elgin during a September gathering. He trained at St Olaf College Luther Theological Seminary and the University of Minnesota Law School before choosing religious service. The schedule features sermons and choir offerings from Sept 13 to 16 with Holy Communion following.
Normand V. Johnson, born 1927 in Jamestown North Dakota, recounts early life and education then pastoral career from Edmond North Dakota to Renwich Iowa. The Highland event features sermons titled Released from Sin Released from Fear and Released from Self released across Sept 15 16 17 with Holy Communion after the final service.
Their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Laura Herrling. Diane Mattocks leaves Wednesday for Waterloo, where she will enter the Allen Memorial Hospital to start nurses training. Earl, Helen and Hazel Rothlisberger and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Patterson and Brien were dinner guests in the Floyd Patterson Sr. home Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Patterson Jr. returned Sunday from Rochester, Minnesota, where Jr. had been through the clinic. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kilngrism, Karen and Kenneth and Mrs. Mary Barrett were luncheon guests of the Robert Barrett family at Waukon Sunday evening.
Two contractors attended the sewerage project letting last Friday afternoon. Spencer contractor bid 66000, about 11100 under the engineer estimate. Boone Construction Co. bid 81000, about 3000 over the estimate of 671000. Council will decide soon and schedule another setting on lines for October 2. Time limit for completion may be lengthened. Federal aid request on record but no appropriation yet.
The Elgin American Legion calls a meeting on Monday September 21. All masons are encouraged to attend. Glen Snyder met John Brugge of Baldwin NY at Prairie du Chien Thursday and John will visit the Snyder home and friends in Decorah.
Pleasant Valley and Illyria township girls are invited to join the Illyria Clipperettes 4 H club. Members must be 10 by January 1, 1960. Interested individuals should attend the next meeting at Dianna Reeder’s home on Monday September 21 at 7 30 p m. Officers will be elected and handout material provided. Contact Mrs. Harry Feller or Mrs. Melbert Meyer for more information.
The Conservation Commission announced hunting season changes at the September meeting for pheasant quail and partridge. Pheasant long zone runs November 14 to December 7 and short zone November 29. Hungarian partridge follows long zone dates. Quail long zone October 31 to December 14. short zone October 61 to November 25. All dates inclusive.
Carol Wilson had two carpenter crews active early in the week. One at the Myron Hoag farm home installing interior wall board, another at Max Medberry’s ready to raise roof rafters. A town home for the Philman Larsons began with cellar digging Monday. The new post office was ready for roof joists Monday evening. a separate crew will complete roofing.
A letter from the Mitchell family in Hawaii reached Robert Grimes after an air mail on August 24 and arriving the morning of August 27. He notes Hawaiian prices are moderate, but value rises quickly when shipped to the mainland.
Elgin merchants uphold a rule of keeping storefronts clean with Paint Up Fix Up, noted as a top product for improving and preserving. Recent painted fronts include Tillotson's Plumbing Elgin State Bank and Lafitz's barber shop.
Charles Wenger purchased the Herman Scheel estate home at auction for 8300 dollars, including the house and two lots. August Scheel bought the two vacant lots south of it for 400 dollars. Wenger also acquired the Mrs. Jennie Boleyn home and plans to modernize and rent it.
The 10th Cook reunion was held at Elkader fair grounds on Sunday September 4 with relatives from Waverly Monona Clermont Elkader St Olaf Garna Iville Earlville West Union and Volga plus Mr and Mrs Clyde Wenger and Debbie of Moses Point Alaska. Since the last meeting there was one wedding Gus Pappas and no deaths. six babies joined the clan including sons to Russell Wenger Carlile Anderson Russell Garma and daughters to Ralph Matt Andrew Brackin.
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers hold their annual organization tea on Friday September 11 at 1 30 at Mrs Elmer Meyer home with Mrs Guernsey Smith assisting The extension program for the year will be presented by chair Mrs Kenneth Blockhus A flower arrangement demonstration will be given Members are asked to bring a guest.
The Arlington district reports two fields of sweet corn left on Monday morning with uncertain harvest by Tuesday night. Ivan Flower planted 50 acres and Roy Dollen bach 100 acres as the season nears completion after starting August 11. Two more heavy yields are noted with Roger Reeder at over 6 tons and Guernsey Smith just under 7 tons.
Valley prepares for its first game against Calmar on Friday at home. Circle meetings list host homes and program leaders including Mrs. Elmer Frieden and Mrs. Lawrence Knudtson with assistants, noting organizers and names such as Mrs. Robert Wilson and Mrs. R. P. Strauch.
Valley High Tigers under Coach Dale Fogle close in on 1959 opener vs Calmar at Elgin field this Friday. About 40 players report. key returnees Kerr Mitts Blockhus and Nims headline a lineup competing for spots as the squad aims to defend the 1956 Upper Jaws Conference title.
Mr and Mrs Leo Schori traveled with Mrs Leo L Schori and Sue to Cedar Rapids on Saturday then flew to Chicago and onward to Frankfurt arriving Sunday at 1 30 pm German time. They join her husband who is stationed in Germany.
Mrs Arlene Leeman executrix of the Russell Leeman estate announces a closing out sale on Saturday Sept 19 for the 100 acre farm and personal property east of Gunder. Listings include 17 Holstein cattle 70 feeder pigs all feeds and machinery with auctioneer Diz Dean and ring man Milo Jacobin. Central State Bank Elkader will clerk. Echo prepared the advertising as Leeman moves to Ray Jacobin home in Gunder.
Forrest Ranger Phil Grimes helped recover the body of Robins, a Denver to Seattle flyer, found near the Black Mountains by a sheep herder. The crash occurred December 7, 1958. Jon Lindbergh and his brother investigated the scene and stayed with the Grimes family.
Don Olson owner of Don's Jewelry announces a grand opening in the Christ building C QO location spanning Thursday Friday and Saturday September 10 11 and 12 Four prizes will be awarded along with merchandise discounts Free coffee and doughnuts will be served Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Details on page two
Alta and Clarence Thoman were Sunday evening visitors in the Arthur Chapman home, sharing a brief social visit and conversation with the family.
Mr and Mrs Richard Clark Randy and Melinda and Mr and Mrs Merle Clark and daughters were dinner guests Monday at the Peter Kraft home Diane returned home with them after spending the weekend there.
Russell Larson was injured in a Monday tractor upset, sustaining crushed bones in his foot a broken collarbone cracked ribs and multiple bruises. He is hospitalized at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.
Winning numbers were drawn Saturday evening September 4 with 9:00 pm and 8:00 pm rounds listing multiple numbers. Winners named include Mrs Thomas Foxwell Hazel Gehring Norris Capper and Mrs Harold Bennett who claimed the jackpot.
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