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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
6
Many local visits and gatherings are recorded in West Union and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. George Boyle and Mamie Boyle, Dr. and Mrs. K L Ritchie, Janice and Sharon Pinney, and numerous families visiting homes and attending dinners and bridge events.
Iowa records show 61 700 births in 1948 at 23.8 per 1 000 population a 5 2 percent drop from 1947. Deaths totaled 26 200 a 1 9 percent decline. Stillbirths 960 infant deaths 1 630 illegitimate births 1 090. Marriages 28 650 divorces 5 640 with lower rates than 1947.
Feeder cattle entering the state in January rose about five percent from the previous year and matched the ten year average. Transport limits likely kept the total lower than potential. Feeder sheep and lambs arrivals were strong for the season, totaling about 50 000 head, 55 percent higher than January 1948, with over 40 percent sourced from Kansas.
Town seeks soil conservation help from Town State College to convert more land to pasture and meadow. Farmers ask practical questions on grasses legumes pasture improvements and forage seed costs while Iowa Experiment Station officials acknowledge they lack immediate answers and need time and more staff to study growing and using forage crops.
The State Conservation Commission notes winter wildlife loss from recent storms is normal with no verified starvation among pheasants quail or other natives. Natural food and cover sustain wildlife. winter feeding and shelter help only when natural resources exist, and growing the right plants in the right places provides food and cover during cold months.
In fond memory of Edgard Kimball who died three years ago on February 20. God called you and you went away. You bade no one a last farewell. You did your best and your heart was true. Loved and missed by wife Esther and niece Georgann.
I extend my thanks to friends neighbors and relatives who sent cards letters and gifts while I was in New Hampton hospital and since at home I also thank the Social Hour Club for the gift Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.
The Lofstuen and Larson families express heartfelt thanks to neighbors relatives and friends for kindness sympathy comfort and memorials during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Enge Bretson the choir organist Marion Ladies Aid pallbearers and those who carried flowers.
My heartfelt thanks go to friends and neighbors for cards letters and gifts during my illness Your kindness is deeply appreciated Mrs Jacob Butikefer Also mentions visits and gatherings with family and Cedar Falls friends and relatives in recent Sundays
Morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, choir practice 7 15 Friday. Youth Fellowship in Elgin drew Illyria and Elgin youths where Karolin Falk read I Dere You Marlene Mosby led devotions and spoke of Clear Lake Institute Lorraine Yearous prayed Barbara Crider read slides In the Steps of the Master Shirley Reusser and Mary Becker led games Ruth Tillotson Shirley Page Janice Torkelson served lunch The pastor will give the fourth sermon in The Four Dimensions of Christianity Pledge to Organ Fund requested W S C and meeting Feb 24 hosted by Mrs Mel Kohler Rev Bruce D Jones minister
Elgin Baptist Church lists events for Youth Week across Feb 17 to Feb 20. Junior service, youth prayer, and choir sessions run Thursday and Friday with Saturday and Sunday youth programs including morning service and Sunday school. The message emphasizes youth leadership and the theme God Working Through Me for North American Baptist General Conference churches.
The passage urges prayers and encouragement for today’s youth, highlighting education, service, and opportunities to serve Christ. It cites biblical leaders and notes youth enrich church and home life while aiming for a week of concerted service and spiritual growth for young people and Sunday School workers.
Adolph Ruroden thanks friends and neighbors for cards, letters and gifts during his hospital stay and for visits after his return. He deeply appreciates the thoughtfulness and support.
Mr and Mrs L D Hitch of West Union and A M Weibds were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Frank Greenley.
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