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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1949
Page
1
A pasted collection of humorous vignettes and captions from mid-century public life. It jokes about government spending, family budgeting, and social miscues, with quips from a doctor, an Irish official, and a parade of women’s remarks. Numerous named figures appear in short, punchy exchanges.
An old Hebrew proverb highlights two common fallacies. The belief that we can live without others and that others cannot live without us.
Baptist church members and friends gathered at the Schaer home west of Elgin on Tuesday evening February 5 to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Chris Schweitzer led a team that escorted them out, then departed amid heavy snow. Walter Kurth, age 15, died after a monthlong illness at West Union hospital, the third son of Jacob and Emma Kurth. Ida Oleson, a Dennler schoolteacher, forced to close the school this week due to drifting roads. Mr and Mrs Wm H Schup bach welcomed a 10 pound boy on February 1. Walter works at the railway shops in Oelwein, commuting from Maynard. Mrs Zella Gibson and Marjorie Mae of Missoula, Mont., visiting H B Gilson’s home this week. Dick Kimpston traveled to West Union to bring back his brother Samuel, who recently underwent leg removal surgery and is improving. Edith Keiser returned to West Union after a visit here. Elmer Nordhus died at his parents’ home aged 29 after tuberculosis. Thursday marks F D Welch’s last day as rural mail carrier on route 4. No successor named.
S C Blockhus veteran creamery operator resigns after nearly three years at Summit creamery effective March first. he will join Steele County Creamery Assn as fieldman to perform sediment tests trace sources and advise on milk and cream quality. blockhus is a noted buttermaker with awards and ribbons. the blockhus family considers Blooming Prairie or Owatonna for their next home.
The fragment describes Pete Kramer returning to Harlan after 1802 with two brothers and two sisters missing for seven years. It notes attempts to trace family and determine ages, referencing Harlan newspaper files reporting no trace since 1906 when the family farm changed hands and pig raising and meat supplies were discussed.
Iowa legislature considers a bill granting town and district school boards authority to levy a 2.12 mill tax for ten years to fund building programs. The measure aims to let voters approve multiyear financing, accumulate funds in good years, and use them in lean times, reducing indebtedness and interest costs.
A packed weekend of visits and dinners highlights Gunder life with multiple families hosting or joining relatives and friends. L Myra Anderson’s birthday dinner, Olsen and Embretson gatherings, and several cordial calls mark a typical social stretch in the area.
Miss Anna Falb born April 8 1866 in Canton Berne Switzerland died February 1 1949 at age 82 at the home of Mr and Mrs Moody after illness. Immigrated to the United States with her family and settled in Elgin. Lifelong member of Elgin Baptist Church. Survived by three sisters two brothers many nieces nephews and other relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev Arthur Ittermann at Elgin Baptist Church February 3 with male quartet and pianist. interment in Elgin Cemetery.
Reports from Dairy Specialists at Iowa State College show strong interest in Better Milk ing Clinics across the state. All Fayette county dairymen are invited to attend two clinics this week at Postville city hall on Thursday February 10 at 10 00 a m and at Oelwein Elk s hall on Friday February 11 at 10 00 a m. The meetings are free and open to all interested.
Two Canadian residents stopped at Leon Iowa while pedaling a 1910 McLaughlin Buick en route to California. The aging car is described as running perfectly with bright fenders despite its age.
A well kept farm record book proves handy at income tax time helping track expenses and earnings for accurate reporting and possible deductions. The note highlights practical value for farmers in organizing financial details for the season.
Lamb feeders show 15 percent fewer lambs on feed for market on January 1 compared with the same date last year, signaling a softer supply outlook for lamb slaughter and market timing.
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