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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
2
The patent office awarded a patent to Joseph Harry Boxley of Richmond for a nursing bottle that eliminates the need to burp the baby after feeding. The bottle features a vent hole in a side knob to prevent swallowing excess air with milk.
State of Iowa Fayette County heirs and beneficiaries are notified the Baumpartier estate report shows the sale of plots One and Two in Block Three Lutra Elfy lowe to Gottfried Pfister and Louisa Pfister for 450 dollars under a contract. A hearing is set at the West Union courthouse at 10 AM January 10, 1946, to approve or adjust bids.
John Schneider born November 6 1895 died December 26 1945 at Postville hospital after a brief illness. He lived in Elgin all his life, farmed after rural schooling, married Selma Baechier March 24 1926 and had one son Gerald. Survived by his father seven brothers and sisters nineteen nieces and nephews and four grand nephews. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Baptist church with home services at 1 40 pm burial at Apostolic cemetery east of Elgin. Card of thanks from Selma Schneider and Gerald.
Migin Baptist Church announces postponement of its January 7 to 18 series of special meetings until further notice. Minister Paul F. Zoschke and Alfred Jacob Jr oversee services with organist and Women's Missionary Society events listed. Thursday activities include prayer and choir rehearsal, with Sunday worship, communion, and school at 11 followed by a church dinner.
Methodist Church announces Sunday worship at 10 oclock and Sunday school at 11. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening at 7 30. Rev Joseph C Warton is the minister.
Clermont area residents share visits and holiday gatherings with relatives and neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steele plan to relocate to Dubuque for work as an assistant production engineer. Numerous dinner and guest appearances include families from Postville, Fayette, Elkader, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines with names such as the Landsgards, Cline, Benson, Loftsgards, and Suckows noted among others.
Card from Mrs. E A Bruellman Ottosen thanks friends from Elgin and vicinity for cards and letters while confined to the hospital at Fort Dodge in November expressing appreciation for the kindly memories.
We thank the members of the Blying Ladies' Aid and Cemetery association for serving at our golden wedding celebration. We also appreciate the many kind messages and attendance from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Yearous, Mr. and Mrs. Robbins, and others.
A curious New Haven item notes that money used in the Civil War era was sometimes called nutmegs in New Hat Connecticut. The quirky phrase reflects regional slang and barter practices of the period.
A single postage stamp from British Guiana, reputedly the finest, achieved over 45 000 dollars at auction. The piece, part of the Arthur Hind collection, was traded during the low years between 1839 and 1934, drawing intense bidding among collectors.
Nutritionists and medical authorities say breakfast should provide about one quarter to one third of daily food needs. The guidance covers calories and essential nutrients including protein carbohydrates fats vitamins and minerals.
Church reads January services with communion at Norway and Marion times and locations. January 13 lists St Glaf Chapel at 9 30 and Marion at 1 o clock. includes Luther League and invitations to attend all services. Pastor Strandjord signs the notice welcoming worshippers.
Hogs gain rapidly when feed is always available. Plans for self feeders are offered at the farm adviser’s office.
Kale, a hardy cabbage family green, is rising in popularity with home gardeners for its green succulent leaves from spring to fall and high nutritive value.
A fragment notes government policy toward civilians in the postwar era. It references advancing attitudes and caution without graphic detail, preserving neutral reporting tone and focusing on the era’s approach rather than specific individuals or events.
The young wife teases Walter about his past Christmas gifts before marriage. He replies with a light quip about feeding bait to a fish after catching it, turning a memory into humor.
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