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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
1
Local Iowa publication lists its post office filing details with Fayette County, noting second class mail status and the Sep 1, 1881, entry date under the 1852 Act. The fragment confirms historical mailing classifications for Elgin.
The WSCS announces new officers including President Mrs Leo Schori and Vice president Mrs W J Grove with multiple secretaries and a long circle roster. Circles Ruth Adah and Adah heads include numerous members led by chairmen Archie Howard and Chas Wenger respectively.
The Progress Club held its annual Guest Night on Monday evening April 11 at the Baptist church. Hosts Betty Light Marilyn Traurig Anna Fosse and Genevieve Dunkle acted as hostesses. A Coca Cola courtesy film on Flower Arrangement in the Home was shown by Decorah representatives. Lauretta Gilson gave a talk on music contests and played a piano solo. Mrs Clarence Mueklethaler sang The Sunshine of Your Smile. Group singing led by Mrs LeRay Steele closed the program. About thirty five members and guests attended and a lunch with iris and jonquil decor completed the event.
The Senior class has chosen Meet Me in St Louis for a May presentation under director Mrs Schori. The Monday cast reveal lists many students including Gordon Pollock Lon Smith Esther Smith Amy Lou Torkelson Karolin Falb Tootie Smith Helen Wenger Grandpa Prophater Duane Pinney Kate Peggy Helms Marian Gehring Ida Boothby Marilyn Falb John Shephard Dean Torkelson Fred Gregory Robert Hanson Lucille Pentard Eunice Gehring Mr Dodge Gerald Blockhus Duffy Bill Minihan Conductor Clarence Reierson.
To prevent crazing and cracking of the finish on your kitchen range, wait until it cools, then wipe with a damp cloth. V Check Echo Want Ads Now.
This column invites signed reader contributions for publication. Citizens are encouraged to share opinions, reactions, and local perspectives, with names accompanying the submissions. The page welcomes diverse viewpoints while maintaining civil discourse and community relevance.
An open letter urges parents to invest in their children's welfare through a town recreation center. It argues youths risk negative environments when unsupervised and stresses parental action, community support, and timely effort to provide safe facilities. The author asks for cooperation and reflects on moral guidance and prevention.
What Elgin needs most is a clean recreation center for teenagers with a ladies lounge and rest room. Families need a waiting place when dads are not ready to go home. This project should include every merchant and parent in Elgin and nearby communities. Organize discuss vote on location games, staff, volunteers, refreshments. A Farm Mather asks if Adam Boleyn planned such a project when he left a legacy for teenage recreation.
Circle Adah of the W. 5.C. 3. will meet Thursday April 21 at the home of Mrs. G. J. Mosby with assisting hostesses Mrs. Edith Berg Mrs. Bruce Jones and Mrs C. B. Schori. Circle Ruth meets at the home of Mrs. Lyle Light with Robt D Wilson Mrs. Carrie Steele and Mrs. C. J. Mulford assisting. Circle Naomi postponed one week to April 28 at the home of Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth in Clermont.
Weather last week and this week have been ideal for seed bed preparation for small grains. With present power machinery the work is nearly finished and can be completed quickly. Farmers hope for a warm shower to stimulate pastures and hay lands that have shown little growth. Echo Want Ads Pay. Try One.
Fishing, hunting and combination licenses have been mailed to over 1,500 authorized sellers for the 1949 season. Valid from April 1, 1949 to April 1, 1950, they can be bought at county recorder offices conservation officers sporting goods stores boat liveries banks and similar establishments. Resident licenses cost 1.50 each, while combination licenses cost 2.50.
Fire siren wailed Friday as Ken's location sparked a false alarm. Firemen found an aerial wire had shorted to the siren causing the noise until the line was corrected. Postmaster Bob Klingman credits Echo want ads for selling the adding machine and thanks the paper for its help.
Miss Ruby Kurth and Alvin Koehn wed in a double ring ceremony at the Elkader Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Paul Kitterer officiating. Attendants included Archie Kuhse and Wayne Flack. reception at the groom’s home. They will reside in St Olaf.
Officials announce the catfish season opens April 15 at 12 01 am marking legal fishing across the state's inland waters. Fishermen statewide await the midnight start with excitement as a long season begins.
Town farmers may grow Hawkeye soybeans and can obtain seed by contacting their county extension director for locations to buy.
The Social Hour Club gathered Wednesday afternoon in April at Mrs Hilda Leuch fenmacher s home. Members read the Club Motto and answered roll call with a household hint. Ann Dennler led a discussion on the origin of Easter. Glad yce Ash hosted contests with prizes going to Hilda Little and Marie Meyer. One guest, Mrs Seago, attended.
Laura Bane is set as the hostess for the month of May. The announcement designates her responsibilities and role for the upcoming events this month.
Aston Nelson of near Red Oak has rented the game farm for fifty one years. Ownership has passed to the daughter of the original owner, the late W. H. Stafford. There has never been a written lease.
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