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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
A historical page from Elgin Echo includes light verse and jokes about daily life and local satire. The piece mentions the Echo office location, a juror remark, and humorous quips about marriage, chores, and small town routines. Local readers are invited to see the quirky catalog of shorthand gags and wry observations.
A satirical column mocks a female anthropologist proposing that poor married women be freed from housework with husbands sharing duties, joking about two husbands or a gigolo. It comments on bachelorhood, marriage, and social roles with quips about wives, Senators, funeral attendants, and airport talk, ending with humorous old-time reflections.
Miss Muriel June Yenney daughter of Mr and Mrs M R Yenney of Huron and Carl O Erickson son of Mrs Hildur Erickson of Huron were married at 530 pm November 9 in the bride's parents home before close family. They will reside in Huron after a brief wedding trip. Both graduates of Huron high school class of 1941.
The weekly crop report notes that two past Cubs allowed farmers to push harvests, Iowa acreage remaining in Liv fields is small, and recent hard freezes with mild fall weather favor wheat and corn. Fall plowing is higher than usual while livestock conditions are good and pastures are widely used.
Local note records Mrs Hazel Carlson lifting a gourd that measures 56 inches in circumference and was nearly too heavy to lift. Residents are invited to report any larger gourds found locally.
Pleasant Point Study Club met with Mildred Feller for a December gathering. Members and husbands enjoyed a pot-luck dinner, a 1946 highlights roll call, and a lesson on Care and Use of Electrical Equipment by Margaret Dinan and Mildred Feller. Gift exchange occurred. Mrs Burton White attended as a guest. November’s meeting was at Hilda Little’s home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lenz and family from Aurora, a former member. Lenz discussed with Emma Holzer a Magazine Article. The January meeting will be with Laura Bane.
In memory of Rudolph W. Muehlenthaler who died November 23 1346 the Silverleaf Lodge No 518 AF and AM resolves to drape in mourning for 30 days and express condolences to the family The committee R P Strauch Charles H Gruver Lyle Light delivers the resolution in tribute to a faithful lodge member
Fayette County Farm Bureau and allied groups held meetings Dec 10 through Dec 12. Officials included Chairman Harold Strong and M C Wangsness. annual and allied society meetings occurred at Fayette and West Union. Reports covered hog breeding, township rating plans, and 4 H member Dale Klingman from Illyria. 1947 member additions to be mailed for committee placement.
Elmer E Pitts transfers to LaNora Halverson a 4 in SE SE and 3 in NE NE 30 95 7. Lloyd E Larson and wife transfer to Inora and Lloyd E Larson a lot 156 Clermont. Julius Johnson Estate transfers to A N Helgerson and Clara Helgerson four thousand dollars for lots 22 23 24 in block 12 Clermont.
Ivah Green from the State Department of Public Instruction met Fayette county rural teachers Thursday afternoon December 12 in the West Union courthouse assembly room. She stressed a primer year for beginners and recommended a full year for this work. The Sister Kenny Polio Drive was presented and teachers were asked to dedicate one week to complete the drive in rural schools.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in Decorah for Mrs Galina Anderson who died Saturday morning in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Burial followed in Phelps Cemetery Decorah. She was born January 6 1863 at Seadeowa and lived in Decorah many years later residing seven years in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Charles Capper Elgin Mrs C W Thulin and Mrs Maude Heinen Cedar Rapids two sons Oliver A Anderson Tacoma Wash and Al Anderson Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Ralph Gray Cedar Rapids and Mrs Mamie Grinso Lawler four grandchildren Charles Capper Jr Patricia Heinen Helen and Robert Anderson and a son Clarence W Anderson who died ten years ago.
Practical winter driving advice urging clearer windshields and defrosters, slower speeds, longer trip times, and well maintained brakes. Tips include testing brakes on empty roads, using fresh air to prevent drowsiness, and learning vehicle feel on snow and ice to avoid accidents.
Local Want Ads showcase opportunities as readers scan listings for jobs, services, and goods. Community members report finding leads, sales, and freelance gigs through the paper’s classified section. The ad page emphasizes accessible options for varied budgets.
Lloyd Elroy Larson sues for divorce from Elnora Helen Larson alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness. They wed June 7, 1046 in West Union. Maurice Hurd jailed for three months on auto theft charges after a $100 fine and parole to his parents.
A divorce was granted Thomas E. Stahr from Naomi E. Stahr on cruelty grounds with each party ordered to pay their own attorney fees and plaintiff to bear costs. Forrest Drilling pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle and was fined 360 dollars. Dr. 4) M. Hess seeks personal judgement against Jennie Bell and Ellen Williamson for 1500 dollars plus interest and costs over losses when blocked from erecting a building north of the Iowa Qi Station in West Union.
A man was fined 300 dollars for driving while intoxicated and ordered to surrender his license for 60 days and have his liquor permit revoked for four years. Vivian Festival faced larceny charges for stealing a wrist watch, billfold, and money and was arraigned before Justice H O Meyer. The minor defendant was placed in the care of Sheriff Kutschat.
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