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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
1
The Elgin Echo published every Thursday by R P Strauch is listed as a second class mail matter entered in the Elgin Iowa post office in Fayette County on a regular schedule.
A small town chatter column from April 11 1940 notes Leap Year blips on bachelors and potential new homes for Elgin, interspersed with quips about subscriptions, two fountain pens, fashion advice, and a string of light exchanges. It mentions a Kansas widow suing a newspaper over an obituary and a courtroom pun about a tire repair.
Mr and Mrs John E Perine announce the marriage of daughter Mary Lucinda to Fred i Latimer Hadsel, in Oxford Ohio with residence planned after May. Hadsel is son of Dr and Mrs H B Hadsel of the city. The piece also notes the electric light plant readiness, street lighting plans, local excursions, tennis court talks, a poultry and hog raising move, and residents leaving for farms.
A fragment from a newspaper column notes a townwide Shopping and Reminder Guide printed by an out of town firm. The item includes ads urging support for local merchants and features satirical lines about boosting other communities. A series of quips and jokes follows, including a safety PSA and humorous exchanges.
Municipal Industry reports total deductions warrants outstanding as of March 31 1940 alongside general bonds and the total valuation of all property, outlining the city's financial commitments.
Ernest Grimm remains in serious condition at an Iowa City hospital though his outlook has improved. A horse kick three weeks ago appears linked to renewed health concerns as hospital notes reflect gradual progress amid ongoing seriousness.
The John W. Heisman Memorial trophy honors the most valuable football player each year, preserving the memory of a noted coach and mentor. The Robert W. Maxwell trophy, named for a former all America player and writer, also recognizes outstanding players. The August V. Lambert Memorial trophy, donated by Victor A. and Henry L. Lambert, symbolizes leadership among eastern teams.
The Hermitage near Nashville Tennessee, once home of Andrew Jackson, is now state owned and preserved as a memorial.
Faithful parrot Blackie who aids Dominick Palugi in fortune telling by choosing cards shared a jail cell with his owner in New York after Palugi was sentenced to a day for peddling without a license. The bird whistled "My Time Is Me" during the confinement.
The Maynard postoffice was robbed in the night as the safe dial was torn off and the combination pushed. Contents valued at $17 in cash and $271 in stamps were stolen. Post mistress Mrs. Oscar Sykes and deputy arrived at seven in the morning to find the theft. No clues yet. The Westgate postoffice door was forced open with nothing taken. An occupant of a maroon sedan seen in both towns is suspected.
Commander E R Foster, governor of Parkhurst prison, urged in a London address that prisoners might draw unemployment benefit on release. The call aimed to assist inmates transitioning to civilian life and find work after serving their sentences.
The hat on the statue of Paul Kruger in Pretoria remains open at the top to let rainwater collect for birds, a request reportedly from Kruger's widow to aid wildlife.
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