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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
1
The page lists advertising rates for display and classifieds, then blends in a mosaic of 1948 economic commentary. It cites rising national income and consumer prices, notes a production shortfall, and includes humorous clippings about coal, children, soldiers, and social musings from various locales.
Shirley Mae Heston born June 5 1923 was the only child of Harry and Marie Heston. She died Thursday evening December 27 at six months old after a sudden illness. Also mentioned is Lawrence Knudtson finding an old relic a carved snuff box and Henry Ford museum sending back a boy's watch and note. Forest Welch mentioned regarding driving his Lizzie.
Bank in Elgin Fayette County Iowa reports year end figures with assets totaling 1 605 766 09 including cash with banks United States obligations and loans. Deposits total 1 507 065 at 981 127 70 with capital accounts 98 706 72 showing common stock 30 000 00. Notary confirms sworn January 4 1949.
John Ernst and George Baldwin were two veterans who attended the regular annual meeting of the G A R at West Union last week. The Harry Becker family moved to Clermont last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Will Lehman and daughter Mrs Johnson of Rock Valley visited relatives in Elgin the past week.
Robert St John, sound analyst and war correspondent for '47 and NBC, will speak at Upper Iowa gym next Thursday January 14 at 8 15 PM. He spent 1947 touring twenty nine countries, gathering material about Europe’s "little people" for lectures and broadcasts.
Farmers discuss hens that lay more eggs with comfort, milking speed for dairy cows, and winter exercise to avoid chill. Fall imports of alfalfa and clover seeds may ease shortages. 1949 pork and pig crop plans target a 10 percent spring increase, aiming for about 56.5 million head, below government’s suggested 60 million.
Miss Fern Torsrud daughter of Mr and Mrs Toy Torsrud of St Olaf wed Marion Olson son of Mr and Mrs Henry Olson of Elgin in a candlelight ceremony at Norway Lutheran Church on Sunday January 2. Rev Strandford officiated with music by Clarine Olson and Arthur Amundson. The bride wore ninon over taffeta with a lace edged veil and pearl jewelry. Attendants wore blue and pink gowns. best man Richard Pearson and groomsman Lester Torsrud. Reception followed with three tier cake, palms, streamers, and corsages. The bride is a graduate of Elkader High School and Waterloo Beauty School. the groom is a graduate of Elgin Watchmakers College.
A couple recently married plans to settle in Clermont after returning from their wedding trip. The bride and groom were employed in Decorah and intend to establish their new home in Clermont.
A reflective piece contrasts a tearful youth and a possessive parent who clings to control. It argues children owe nothing for life’s basics, while mature parents foster independence and support growth. The outlook warns that gratitude follows understanding, not obligation.
Parents are human. They can lose their tempers and cause a blow up. The article notes that such outbursts may disrupt outcomes or affect judgments in family or school matters. It reflects on controllable behavior and consequences of emotional reactions.
An article discusses patient parenting during playtime, habit training, and how weariness influences chores. It then covers frostbite risks for children and the elderly, offering practical advice such as warm stockings mittens ear protection and gentle treatment. It closes with guidance to shelter feeder cattle from cold weather to keep them healthier.
The Town State Dept of Health urges staying active and wearing warm but not tight clothing in cold days to prevent chilblains and frostbite from reduced blood circulation when outdoors. The article notes common frostbite sites but truncates before listing them.
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