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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
1
Harold Conner visits the Echo shop with large sums in Chinese Yuan, gifting them to the author for his collection and sparking curiosity over their value. The piece also recounts a recent release from Anamosa Reformatory where author John Tillotson and Tom Powell toured the facility, noting guards and barred doors and the inmates described as first time offenders averaging about 20 years old.
The group toured a state reformatory noting many inmate run industries including auto plates. They observed chapel time, a four story cell block, and long dormitory style living. Meals are served in a silent system with signals for requests. Visitors found the place orderly and humane.
Rev H W Wedel, pastor of the Baptist church, gave his farewell address and left with family for a new post in Aplington. Weibel MiN Co to deliver products by truck around town. Evans couple welcome a daughter born Jan 29. Grimes couple welcome a daughter born Jan 27 near West Union. Yenney family from Huron, M C visiting for three weeks. Libbie Klingman back from Fayette after a cold spell. Capper Yeadey Hatchery to hatch 2000 eggs per setting starting late February. Florence Kehler absent from Halstenson store due to bunion. H W Falk improves market with new larger ice box.
Vera Oelrich of Lamont wins a 4 H Victory Garden contest prize, receiving a $25 War Bond for her care of the family garden last summer. She planned and tended the entire garden and assisted in canning much of the harvest.
East area flower shops will stock blooming California potted plants soon as air transport lines arrange shipments with growers to move the sub tropical flora.
Dr R E Grant sues Harold Staade for $150 claiming three cows a heifer calf and two feed troughs taken. He seeks replevin and possession of the property plus damages. Also reported: two charges against Dawson Clark Jr bound over to district court for motor vehicle without owner consent and drunk driving. Edythe Jensen sues Kenneth Jensen for maintenance alimony and child support plus attorney’s fees. Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Emmet McMahon Mina Odekirk William Erickson Marie Belachner Alvin Faust Marie Eisner.
Guidance on assembling sandwiches emphasizes fresh crisp materials and proper flavor. It discusses mayonnaise or dressing choices and spreading techniques to prevent sogginess, mentioning meat egg and vegetables as potential fillings.
Elgin Iowa town council met in regular session at the town hall with all members present. Minutes of prior meeting were read and approved. Bills examined and allowed including taxes, salaries, maintenance, and supplies. Motion to separate Clerk and Water Superintendent offices and to shift water duties to street commissioner. motion carried. Meter-reading dates changed to January 1 and July 1. adjournment followed.
The desirability of speed in freezing fruits and vegetables is emphasized. Do not prep the night before. process as soon as possible after harvest. If delay is needed, use crushed ice or store at 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit for only a few hours.
Happy Birthday to You notes celebrate Robert Williams and others with dates February 7 and 3 and 10. The lists include Mrs Minnie Schneider Nels Glesne Lena Gehring C J Mulford Geo Schupbach Herbert Ash Janana Mark Otto Pagan Lyneen Cheeseman Gerald E Boleyn Mrs L P Larson Floyd Griesinger Martin Wenger John M Wenger Alice Cummings Albert Dennler Julia Helgerson Otto Bankus Harri B Larson.
A Postville Herald note recounts a local man who lingered at a party beyond his wife’s permission. Six friends report he stayed at their homes that night, as they were all unwell, leading to questions about his whereabouts and fidelity in a terse, era-tinged account.
Check of burners advises annual inspection and cleaning by a service man who should adjust oil feed rate and air supply. Tanks must be installed according to the rules of the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
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