07 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by R. P. Strauch. It is entered in the Elgin Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
Rich reflects on his 36 years in journalism as he nears retirement, seeking a vacation free of work, and dreaming of outdoor life. He notes only four days off at the Chicago World's Fair and hints at future farming interests while acknowledging the constant grind and public scrutiny.
At the regular meeting of the Modern Brotherhood of America, J H Boleyn was named president, Delbert Bakeman vice president, Samuel Mosby secretary and treasurer, Mrs Ed Boyle chaplain, and Earl Greenley overseer. Also noted are local social items, student attendance, and community updates.
The State of Town files a divorce petition against Cora Brant in Fayette County Iowa alleging cruel and inhuman treatment endangering the plaintiff’s life. The notice warns appearance by noon of the second day of the January 1940 term starting January 8 at West Union Court House. Attorneys listed. Also local notes of visitors to the Kus ter and Lehman families joining relatives in town.
Elgin Echo items record address change requests, visits to Chicago and Bloomington, Thanksgiving gatherings across Davenport Waterloo Cedar Falls Clermont Independence and Clermont. Several mentions of visiting relatives, school duties, and a medical trip for Boiter at University Hospital Iowa City.
The guide outlines regional Christmas mailing windows from December 15 to December 21, instructing parcel packing with one address per side, plain paper for readability, and return sender information. It notes insuring valuables, using Special Delivery for perishables, and differences between third and first class mail for greetings. It also mentions local social notes about weddings and family visits in Rowley, Osterdock, and Postville.
Elgin Iowa town council meets in regular session at the town hall with Mayor Weibel and councilmen present. Minutes approved. bills listed for labor, fuel, supplies, and services. H W Falk resignation accepted. Chas Capper elected to fill vacancy. resolution of appreciation passed. adjournment. Thanksgiving visit noted for Mr and Mrs Walter Durscher and family.
Elgin residents welcomed relatives and friends for Thanksgiving. Local hosts included Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Muehlethaler, with guests from Wadens Cedar Rapids Shell Rock Ames Sumner West Union and Mazon City. Families from Elkader Springville Dougherty and Logan joined meals and stayed through Sunday night.
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