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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

5

Hospitals Bill Prompts Local Action Under Hill Burton Act

A discussion of the Hill-Burton hospital construction act explains federal grants of up to a third for new facilities, with states and local governments responsible for matching funds. It notes surveys to assess need, the role of the surgeon general, and Dr. Vane Hoge's administration, while urging communities to prepare applications rather than wait for state approval. President Truman calls the program a first step in a broader health effort.

Pation Truman Washington Ith Sur Geon-General The Public Health Service Sual Sur. Geon-General Vane Hoge Hoge Waynesburg Jefferson Medical School Philadelphia Health Centara Avepolot Nations

Favorable Report Highlights Iowa Training School Progress

A visiting sociology professor from the University of Texas, F E Haynes, praised progress at Eldora's Iowa Training School for Boys since reforms under Supt. Fred N. Cooper. He urged more funds for staff and equipment, criticized the $250000 security building, and advocated a real reformatory for 16 to 26 year olds. He noted too much time at Anamosa as a junior prison and urged proper rehabilitation facilities. The piece also notes ongoing political debate among Town Young Democrats over a liquor by the drink resolution and its possible revival before the next legislature.

Iowa Eldora F. E. Haynes University of Tews Department of Sociology Prof. Haynes Blue Board of Control Ahool Bil Haynes State Reformatory Anamosa Fort Madison Actin

Creamery Seeks Help Secretary and Helper

Creamery advertises openings for a secretary and a helper, or one person for both roles. Applications due by noon Saturday September 28, 1946. duties start October 1 at Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. Special church services at Baptist church begin Sept 29 with Rev. John C. Schweitzer from Rochester NY as guest minister plus daily children's story sermon and various titled talks. services at 8 pm nightly except Saturdays.

Elgin Farmers Dairy, Co the Baptist Church John C. Sehweitzer Rochester N. Y Sehweitzertista North American Baptist ‘Seminary of Cathay N. D Wasco Calif Vancouver British Columbia Portland Oregon Bismark North American Baptist General Conference Canada Scheitzer Christ

Iowa Hallmarks Dad's Day Clash With Purdue

Iowa meets Purdue in the stadium at Iowa City on Saturday at 2 PM for the first conference game. A crowd around 30 000 expects Dad's Day festivities with plenty of seats remaining. Purdue features Bob DeMoss and Catfoot Cody while Iowa relies on Shoener Liddy Kay Cozad and backfield trio King Sullivan Smith Hoerner. First public appearance of Iowa's all girl Scottish Highlanders will be at this game, totaling 55 members with most hold-overs from last year. About 275 girls vied for 25 spots last week.

Purdue University of Iowa Iowa City Boilermakers Bob DeMoss Catfoot” Cody Towa Harold Shoener Bob Liddy Bill Kay Jim Cozad Lott King Bob Sullivan Bob Smith Dick Hoerner Scottish Highlanders Highlanders

Saw It in Time Eoho Report Noted

A brief bulletin notes a timely sighting or alert with local urgency. Named place or event details are not specified in the fragment, but the record preserves the urgent tone and the mention of timely reception.

Eoho

Children Cause Damage at Mattoon Home in Hill City

Mrs. Nelle Koevenig of Mattoon Hill City South Dakota reports ongoing property damage at their home from local children breaking windows and other harm. She cites lack of response from caretaker Mr. Larson and warns legal action if needed. Mrs Koevenig notes a visit on September 19 and says her son Eugene is demobilized and home.

Nelle (Mattoon) Koevenig Hill City S. D Larson Mattoon

Elgin Study Club Dines Teachers and Guests

The Elgin Study Club held its second meeting of the year with a 6:30 dinner at the Baptist church. Teachers present included Genevieve Dunkle Cleola Rosenow Signe Hanson Norma Kimpston Julia Smith and Mrs Nellie Hazard plus county chair Mrs Dinkle and others. Guest artist Mrs Thomas Crawford of Frankville performed and Mrs Anna Wool ey of Baltimore also attended. Papers on Pioneer Days were read by Bernice Falh and Sue Bovis, Ruth Tillotson played violin with Karolin Falh. Mrs Crawford sang three numbers and Mrs Crawford accompanied on piano. Mil dred Habeger was appointed to arrange towels for the blind women. Delegates Leota Welch and Sue Bovis were elected to the Elkader district meeting on Oct 4.

Elgin Thomas Crawford Frankville Anna Wooley Baltimore Bernice Falh Sue Bovis Ruth Tillotson Karolin Falh Leota Welch Elkader

Gifts Aid Research at Iowa Medical College

University of Iowa medical college research will receive 14000 in gifts. President Virgil Hancher announced the largest gift is 6000 from E I DuPont de Nemours and Co to Dr P Jeans for vitamin D research. Other contributions include 3000 from the council on therapeutic research of the AMA for Dr Robert Jackson in juvenile diabetes and rheumatic fever evaluation, 2600 from Hoffman La Roche for Dr W E Brown in obstetrics and gynecology, and 2000 from Henry Wampole Co for Dr D W Paul in internal medicine.

University of Iowa Medical College Virgil Hancher E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co P. ©. Jeans Department of Pediatrics Committee On Council On Pharmacy and Chemistry American Medical Association L Robert Jackson Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc W. E. Brown Department of Obstetrics Henry Wampole Co D. W. Paul Department of Internal Medicine

No Trespassing Notice Cited After Damages to Premises

A private property owner posts a no trespassing warning after damages were caused by use of the premises as a public playground. The notice is signed by Abbe and references a dispute with Lillie Mattoon amid a community event listing and an unclear local notice.

Lyle Light Takes Bookkeeper Post at Manly Creamery

Lyle Light has secured the position of bookkeeper in the creamery at Manly Iowa. He will begin duties there on Oct 1. Mrs Light and Letha Ann will join him in a few weeks when their apartment is ready. He has worked in the Elgin Farmers Dairy since 1943, filling a vacancy this week.

Lyle ‘Light Manly Iowa Mrs. Light Letha Ann Lyle Elgin

Echo Receives Congrats On New Building

Mr R P Strauch of Elgin informs Echo Patrons of the newspaper’s newly enlarged quarters in Elgin. Wm R Blake praises the project and expresses best wishes for success as the Elgin community awaits the expanded printing office head quarters.

Echo R. P. Strauch Elgin Jona Rich R. Blake

Domestic Air Mail Rate Reduced to an Ounce

Post office announces new domestic air mail rate effective October 1, 1946. Rate set at 6 cents per ounce or fraction thereof. Applies to air mail to armed forces overseas with Army or Fleet post office designations. Local post offices will stock the new air mail stamps starting October 1.

Continental United States

Rural School Building Offered at Auction

The rural school building in District No. 6 of Syria township known as the Flanagan school will be sold at public auction on Saturday Sept 28 at 10 00 am. The building is no longer in use and the sale was approved by a vote of the people.

Syria Township Flanagan

District Meet of Creameries Association in Oelwein

The Northeast Iowa district meeting of the Iowa Creameries Association will be held at the Oelwein City hall at 1 30 p m October 8. The gathering invites creamery officers directors operators and key patrons to discuss reorganization plans changes in articles of incorporation and state association work. District officers will be elected and local creamery problems will be considered.

Iowa Iowa Creameries' Assn Oelwein City Hall

Clean Milk and Cream Must Meet New Federal Standards

Fayette county farmers are urged to ensure cleanliness of milk and cream to avoid products being rejected as unmarketable. Interstate shipment now brings local plants under Federal Pure Food and Drug Administration oversight, with inspectors able to check dairy lines. If a plant delivers dirty milk or cream, it cannot ship outside Iowa. this could close the creamery. Producers with returns should contact M C Wangsness, A W Rudnick, Iowa State College Dairy Specialist, or the local dairy manager.

Fayette County M. C. Wangsness Wangsness A. W. Rudnick Iowa ‘State College Federal Pure Food and Drug Administration United States Iowa U. S M.C. Wangsness Rudnick Iowa Department of Agriculture

Vern Boyers Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary

Forty five relatives attended the Vern Boyer home on Sunday to celebrate the couple’s 30th wedding anniversary. The afternoon program featured Diana and Leon performers, readings, poems, and musical selections by the Boyer and Miller families. A money gift was presented to the honorees.

Vern Boyer Mom Dad Eva Boyer Boyer George Miller Pepin Wis Clyde Crandall Hawkeye Grace Barker Clermont Harry Miller Margaret June Lee West Union M. A. Boyer Leo Boleyn Fred Wede Elgin Reuben Miller Glen Boyer Clifford Homewood T. ¥. Boyer Herman Boyer Clara Stanley

Northern fishing trip among Iowa Minnesota buttermakers

Louis L. Lehman of Elgin and Fleet Frieden of West Union led a group of about 20 buttermakers from Iowa and Minnesota on a three day fishing trip to McGregor Minnesota last week as guests of the A and P company.

Louis L. Lehman Elgin Fleet Frieden West Union Iowa Minnesota A. & P. Company McGregor

Falb Buys Elgin Opera House From Miller

Leo Falb completed a purchase of the Elgin opera house and the basement tavern business from retiring owner Wm. Miller after nearly thirty years. He began interior remodeling and redecorating, with exterior painting and lobby work underway. Opening date and business terms to be announced later.

Leo Falb Elgin Opera House Wm. 4. Miller Mr. Falk Walla

Will Christen Buys Dennler Farm in Illyria Township

Mr and Mrs Will Christen and Sir Olaf have contracted for the purchase of the Albert Dennler farm in Illyria township just south of primary 54. The 100 acre property has been improved since 1918 when Mr and Mrs Dennler owned it. Possession will be given on March first.

Will Christen Olaf Albert Dennley Illyria Dennler

State Fair Assn Praises Newspapers for Centennial Success

Lowa State Fair advertising check enclosed echoes thanks to publisher for cooperation in Iowa Centennial State Fair. Attendance surpassed half a million with notable livestock, agricultural and centennial exhibits. Cunningham, secretary, credits newspapers for the success and notes advertising pays.

Echo Lowa Iowa Ida State’ Fair Board

Echo Sales Calendar from farm auctions listed

Friday sale at Rothlisberger Cedarwood Farm features 16 young bulls and 34 select females of Purebred Shorthorn stock. S.S. Davis E. E. Geh ring and Ted Whitford participate. Next, Oct 1 sale by Mrs Ruth Starkey and Palmer Halverson closes out Uves stock and farm machinery. On Oct 16 John M Chriaten offers Purebred Poland China with 40 head including boars and gilts.

F. Rothlisberger & Son S.S. Davis E. E. Gehring Ted Whitford Rothlisberger Cedarwood Farm Ruth Starkey Palmer Halverson Uves John M. Chriaten

Progress Club Meeting on County and State Fairs

The Progress Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Harry Johnson as hostess. Mrs. Leon Shepard reported on the subject County and State Fairs. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday October 7 with Mrs. Harold Schneider as hostess.

Progress Club Harry Johnson Leon Shepard Harold Bchneider

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Hoge Eldora conWert Baptist Church John c. Schweitzer Abbe Lillie Mattoon Easuht Point Bo'Ads Vinlet Schatz Lyle Light Manly Creamery Oelwein Vern Boyers OPERA WM. Miller State Fair Assn L. B. Cunningham
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