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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by R. P. Strauch and is entered in the Elgin Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
A collection of short quips and anecdotes about editors, politics, manners, and daily life. Jokes touch on printing, church life, happiness, driving, love, and aging with a blend of humor and charity. Notable bits include a wry mispronunciation of possums and a minister offering prayers aboard a sinking boat.
A terse, aphoristic remark contrasts allure and sympathy as a brilliant woman attracts him, a beautiful one fascinates, yet a sympathetic woman finally wins him. The dialogue implies a critique of dividing resources and the resilience of affection amid competing ideals.
Taken from Nov 30 files of the Echo, the article recalls multiple local items: a marriage at the Baptist parsonage of Mrs. Mary Peeper and Chris Schweitzer officiated by Rev. Wedel. cashier C F Becker resigning at Citizens' State Bank due to ill health. Swen C Blockhus joining Center Valley creamery near Sumner. Jake Yearous Jr selling a 160 acre farm near Ilyria church to Wm Kerr. Fayette County Fair Assn reports cash balance of 2592.78. streets improved after thaw. Station Agent Akers preparing a wireless station. Thanksgiving gathering with Elkader friends. farewell party for James Boyle and family bound for West Bend. 5000 black bass released in Upper Iowa river at Decorah. P Craft renting Linden Park near West Union.
Prices received by Iowa farmers fell in the month ending November 15 reducing the index by two points. The state average is 138 percent of the 1909 to 1914 base, while prices paid for living and production goods stand at 143 percent. The ratio of prices received to prices paid is 97 percent, down from parity by three points. Prices paid have risen this year while farm commodity prices, after a September peak, declined 10 points over two months, returning to July levels.
Several families and individuals hosted and visited in Oak Grove and nearby towns. Thanksgiving gatherings at the Bane and Kohls homes, 4 H party in Fayette, and multiple dinners and card club events are listed along with illnesses and visits to relatives.
Mrs Wm Frederick and Victor called Sunday afternoon to see Mrs Harry Gilson who is ill. Roy Leuchtenmacher home visit noted in brief society item with local family names and a hospital or home care context.
John R. Hattery calls for all Iowans to re enlist in Safety amid rising accident rates and a national emergency. He urges joining the State Safety Council, pledging to 10 driving rules, and displays a 1942 emblem tied to new license plates. Membership details, table setup, and pledge emphasize cautious driving and responsibility for lives.
Charles Burianek died at his home 1807 E street SW Cedar Rapids at 1155 p m Tuesday after a year's illness He was born September 29 1889 in Cedar Rapids He lived in Elgin Iowa during boyhood and moved back in 1911 He is survived by his widow formerly Elizabeth King an only daughter Elizabeth a teacher at Franklin school Cedar Rapids his mother Mrs Mary Burianek and one brother Joseph Burianek of Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews His father Joseph Burianek preceded him in death in March 1935 He was a nephew of the late John Burianek He belonged to the Methodist church and Crescent lodge No 25 AF and AM The body is at Janeba Funeral home pending funeral arrangements
Local transfers recorded at W. J. Rogers abstract office show Richard Miller and Velma transferring Ls 1 2 and 3 in Block 5 Lutra to Mrs. Florence Baldwin with deed for 400 dollars. Joanna Hughes deeds Ls 14 and 15 in Block 1 Sutter's Addition to Fred Nydegger Sr for 1125 dollars.
An eight foot underground steel safe discovered during office building excavations on Main Street hints at a past burglary. No records or memories in Emmetsburg recall a safe robbery or how the safe ended up hidden, leaving locals puzzled by the unexpected find.
Elgin residents recount Thanksgiving gatherings and visits with family and friends across Clermont Postville Decorah and Waterloo. Guests include Beckers Kohlers Harringtons and Brackins with multiple dinner invites and travel to nearby towns. Local bridge and dessert events note high scores and traveling prizes amid community reporting.
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