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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
4
An event titled Affairs of Romance is slated at the Avalon venue this week, with Clermont invited to attend. Call for tickets to reserve seating and enjoy the show.
December War Ration Book Five will be smaller than the last issue and contain about half the stamps. The book will be distributed through public schools in December. A new AGAOL ration book will also be issued at the same time.
A ceiling price for grading beef veal lamb or mutton by commercial freezer or rocket plants for farm slaughterers takes effect July 30 1945 at 12 1 2 cents per hundred pounds of meat graded. The final ceiling is adjusted to the next five cent multiple. The article also notes widespread thefts of gasoline ration coupons from service stations and states August tire quotas remain at 2 500 000 passenger tires and 5 62 small track tires for civilian motorists, unchanged from July.
Readable fragments hint at civilian production and domestic fabrics for home sewing. Mentions months of year and community use, with reference to materials like storv button fabrics and hosiery. Details are fragmented and unclear but imply broader consumer manufacturing and fashion activity.
Mrs Wm Grover and Dwight visited the Bob Am dah home in West Union. Mrs Joe Kinnan and children returned to Cedar Rapids after a three week stay with Mrs Dilla Baldwin. The Fred Wede family and Richard Schmid spent Sunday with Richard Miller in West Union. Darold Martin Clifford Nagel Ralph Hoag Clara Baldwin Donna Schweiner were guests at a fish fry at the Robert Martin home Monday. Frieda Etter visited Balt Kamm in West Union. Clifton Wilson and wife welcomed a son born July 26 at West Union Hospital named Michael Dean. Louise Schori from Davenport is at the Sam Lehman home caring for Mrs Lehman.
Grand Meadow residents shared hospitality across many households over the weekend. Families including Reiersons, Marties, Odegards, and Reinharts visited the Willard Martin home, while Lyngaas visited from Decorah and returned to Fayette. Others gathered at Olson and Lyngaas homes, with guests from Water loo, Monona, Clermont, and Ossian noted in various calls on Sunday and Thursday.
Busy Bees met Wednesday evening July 25 at leader Ms Mervin Rejerson's home. Eight members, one leader and one visitor attended. Aug 5 picnic date decided for River Side Park Clermont. Guest talk covered stitching for various fabrics and machine stitching with demonstration of patterns to fit, including hosiery.
Fire department says no loss at Frank E. Miller home after smoke seen. meat burned on stove. George Mikota swamped a booby trap when a bull charged his lime truck in New Hampton yard. farmer chased animal away with a pitchfork. Red Oak to curb neon sign vandalism with a loitering ban after repeated sign smashings. Lyon county oats show potential record crop with 55.5 inch tall stems. F. W. Moeller family reports foxes preying on chickens near Somers. chase reveals fox carrying off a chicken. Denison fire crew investigated a roof fire lighted ball on Wm. Collins home ridge, caused by loose wire. Lineville storefront accident undid glass when Ed McCreary backed into the variety store. Akron vet Dr Joe Akin mended Susie the cat’s broken leg. Hawarden Produce retains a mouser.
Mowing ragweeds should occur Aug 10 to 16 to prevent seed formation. European corn borers affect Muscatine Island sweet corn. Excess fly spray harms cattle skin in heat. Medium grade steers fatten with 3 4 pounds daily protein. Low herd sales due to production. Iowa daily associations noted in June. Rose diseases require spraying for black spot and mildew. 1945 poultry prices likely higher than 1944. Correct milking and washing udders aid mastitis control. European harvest smallest since WWII, affecting U.S. markets. Iowa farmers streamline chores for efficiency. one in four farm accidents involve animals. Clover seed promising with high prices, 60 cents a pound, future rise likely. Livestock management explains earnings differences. top third earn $3,640 vs bottom third a $543 loss. Hay in pasture aids dairy feeding and labor savings. Pasture risk from bluegrass and need for supplemental feeding when quality declines. Soft corn outlook prompts farmer prep.
The fate of the corn crop through harvest remains in the lap of the gods. After final cultivation, yield largely depends on Mother Nature, with potential results ranging from 30 to 60 bushels per acre. Weather over the next three months will determine the outcome.
In a room with figured walls draperies look well when their color repeats a dominating color in the wallpaper pattern or matches the wall background.
A brief note describes using a plug Hola to seal a small hole in a metal container by inserting a nail and soldering around the head to secure the repair.
The notice invites readers to advertise items for sale or wanted purchases in the Echo-Enterprise, promoting quick local reach and a simple way to connect buyers and sellers through the newspaper’s classified section.
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