Hazel Gage hurt in Lutra creek bridge fall
Hazel Gage fell from the Lutra creek bridge on Monday evening landing on rocks about 18 feet below. She was severely bruised but no bones were broken and it is hoped she may soon return to school. The Copper Hatchery reports a busy period with eight incubators and a season capacity of 175000 baby chicks. Trygve Berg arrived from Fargo to visit the Fred Berg home. he seeks a new occupation after leaving the men’s clothing business. The home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Light welcomed a girl last Saturday February 9. Melvin Benson returned home from a visit with his sister Belva who teaches at Grandview. Rosa Butikofer, living at the John Falk hotel, plans to leave for Chicago later this week seeking employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Gage
Lutra
Trygve Berg
Fargo
N. Dak
Fred Berg
Berg
Lewis Light
Melvin Benson
Belva
Grandview
Rosa Butikofer
Quiet wedding at Marion Lutheran church unites Nyborg and Knudtson
Gina Nyborg and Gilman Knudtson were married by Rev. Gunsten at Marion Lutheran church on Saturday afternoon February 9. They plan to reside on a farm near Sioux Falls after March 1. The community mourns Rev. N Arveson of St Olaf who died Monday afternoon. Elgin High basketball teams lost to West Union and Luther Preps this week. Mr and Mrs A M Phinney are leaving Falb hotel for Lansing Michigan where Phinney will work as a Gleaner lodge representative. their Falb hotel stay ends as their work in the area concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lutheran Church
Gina Nyborg
Gilman Knudtson
Humboldt
Gunsten
Sioux Falls
St. Olaf
N. Arveson
Elgin High
West Union
Luther Preps
A. M. Phinney
Falb Hotel
Lansing
Mich
Nelson Hinderman wedding at St Pauls Postville
Miss Shirley Mae Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson of Postville wed Lester Hinderman son of Mrs Lydia Hinderman of New Ulm Minnesota at St Pauls Lutheran church Postville at 2 pm The ceremony used a double ring vows Rev F R Ludwig of Hetating officiated Nuptial music accompanied soloist Louis Kamp who sang Because and Oh Perfect Love Attendants were Ruby Kurth Alvin Koehn Irene Kamp and Rodney Buddenberg Bride wore tan suit with dark brown accessories and a red rose corsage A wedding supper was served at the bride’s parents home After a short wedding trip the couple will live with the bride’s parents in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Mae Nelson
Clarence Nelson
Postville
Lester Hinderman
Lydia Hinderman
New Ulm
Minn
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
F. R. Ludwig
Hetating
Louis Kamp
Love
Ruby Kurth
Alvin Koehn
Irene Kamp
Rodney Buddenberg
Elk Invasion Report From Winter Hardship in 1918 Era
Louis Bauman of Grand Junction Colorado reports a severe winter with about a foot of snow and lows around 12 below zero the coldest in decades. He notes elk herd invasions in Salt Lake City before being driven back by heavy snow, reflecting regional winter hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bauman
Grand Junction
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Want Ad Converts Stalls Into Farrowing Pens
In need of space the hog house owner explores using empty horse stalls as farrowing pens. The ad highlights a practical reuse solution and presents the idea as a cost saving measure for livestock farmers. It underscores rural commerce and homegrown efficiency within a single-page notice.
Elgin Iowa approves Interstate Power electric franchise ordinance
Elgin Town Council adopted Ordinance No 377 granting Interstate Power Company a 25 year electric franchise to erect and operate an electric plant and distribution system within town limits. A special election was set for March 22, 1949 to approve the franchise. The meeting covered various town bills and adjourned.
Electric Franchise Ordinance No 177 Eyed by Elgin Iowa
The town of Elgin Fayette County Iowa grants Interstate Power Company a Delaware corporation permission to erect operate and maintain an electric plant and distribution system within Elgin limits. The ordinance covers poles wires conduits pipes conductors and fixtures along streets and public grounds to supply electric energy for lighting heating and power to the town and its residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette
Iowa
Interstate Power Company
Delaware
County of Fayette
State of
Delaware Corporation
W. P. Kohts
G. J. Mosby
P. M
C. A. Munson
Jacob Hoover
Louis Sutter
Walter Mitts
Robert Boyle
N. W. Bell Tele Phone Co
Schori & Kuster Lumber Co
H. W. Falk
R. E. Kohler
Dean Mitts
D. C
Elgin Iowa approves 25 year electric franchise ordinance
The Town of Elgin Iowa grants Interstate Power a 25 year electric franchise with rights to erect operate and maintain an electric plant and distribution system within the municipality. The ordinance details rights of way, service extensions with cost constraints, relocation of lines for moving buildings, liability protections, and conditions for public travel during construction. Final approval noted February 7 1949 with mayor G H Fale and clerk R E Kohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Fale
Elgin
Iowa
R. E. Kohler
Honor Caroline Bauman On Eighty Fifth Birthday
Mrs. Caroline Bauman was honored at age 85 with a birthday party January 31 at the home of R C Dorn in Grand Junction Colorado. Families of Bauman and Shipp attended along with R C Bauman and Dick Hutton. Mrs Bauman, a living charter member of Elgin Baptist church, enjoys good health and has five sons three daughters many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Bauman
R. C. Dorn
Grand Junction
Colo
Loramie
Wyoming
Lilian Shaw
Otto Bauman
Elgin Baptist Church
Fertilizer Tips for Crops and Regumes
When buying fertilizers keep in mind that small grain crops and regumes have different food requirements. Echo Want Ads Pay. Try One.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Interstate Street Lighting Proposal Estimated Upgrade
Interstate proposes ten single lamp ornamental standards on Center Street with four foot upswept brackets and 300 watt lamps at two intersections. Six additional standards near alleys use 500 watt lamps, totaling 83 000 lumens dusk to midnight and 31 700 dawn to midnight. Main and Mill Street lighting to be wood poles with 150 300 watt lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Center Street
Clermont
Center Streets
Fremont
Mill Street
Main Street
Handy Hands 4 H Club Met February Fifth
Handy Hands 4 H Club met February fifth with Mary Jane Dinan called to order by President Meaverry. Fourteen members attended with four guests. Members gave top cents toward the Farm Youth Exchange. A thank you card from Mrs Lillian Hoag was read by secretary Shirley Shaffer. Demonstrations included cooking rice baking powder biscuits and why we should eat breakfast. Next meeting set for March fifth with Marlene Medberry. it will be an all day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Handy Hands
Mary Jane Dinan
Als? Meaverry
Lillian Hoag
Shirley Shaffer
Jennie Belle Winkler
Marion
Ruth Gehring
Marlene Medberry
Lois Medberry
Sara Ogle
Winter losses may not pinch meat supply soon
Severe western winter livestock losses are expected to have little impact on the nation’s meat supply for 6 to 18 months, but analysts say the actual effect remains largely a guess at this time.
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Elgin Echo
Poat
Fayette County
Towa
R. P. Strauch
Nelson—Hinderman
Elk
Price
Lawrence Nelson
Elkader
Gunder
Cook Schoolhouse
Ieee
So Sss
Jersey
A. J. Anderson
Rock Road
Peery Price & Walmah T. Price, Jr
Thiele Bros
Auds
Central State Bank
Town
Lawrence Gebrisg
Olas
Ered
Gao
Kleew Maid
Uae
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