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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1954
Page
1
Elgin Iowa records show second class mail matter status dated September 1, 1891, filed under the 1852 act. The entry notes Elgin in Fayette County as the mailing location and marks the official classification for periodical postage.
Rates detail subscription fees for Northeast Iowa counties and outside territory with advance payment. Advertising per line and Want Ads listed with cash or non cash terms. Notices for Cards of Thanks Memoriam and Resolutions priced at regular advertising rates with line limits.
Clifton Mealey Frank Kiple and John Jr Falk return to Fayette Wednesday School starts Thursday A Friday fire alarm at the H McMillan home is extinguished with hand extinguishers before a fire truck arrives Elgin telephone exchange experiences a 100 percent fin Gladys Helms Mrs F D Welch and Mrs Hans Grether leave for home Louis Lehman returns from Ridgeway where he worked at a creamery He stays home until spring rush at Elgin creamery Alfred Olson St Olaf takes over McConnon route from John Heilum
A frustrated household scene shows Mrs Brown coping with daily plans gone awry. Rather than explode or nag she tackles irritation by scrubbing the back porch, finding relief for herself and the family. The piece advocates measured, constructive response to stress.
The text urges using vigorous, useful physical activity to relieve mental strain instead of nagging. It cites Mrs Brown as sensible, noting she channels emotions into energy. The idea promotes venting frustration through exercise rather than repetitive complaining.
Funeral services for Mrs Louis O Schafer Jr of West Bend were at Apostolic Church on December 4. She was born April 27, 1911, and died December 1 at age 42. She was the daughter of Louis and Mary Schneider, preceded in death by parents and three brothers, survived by husband two children and many relatives including Wilbur Lehman of Waucoma and numerous Schneider family members attending from nearby areas.
Elgin Iowa council met in regular session at the town hall with mayor and all councilmen present. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Bills were audited and allowed unanimously covering general fund waterworks fund public safety fund street construction fund and bond service fund with numerous names and items listed for salaries supplies and services.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Schupbach of La Mesa California welcomed a daughter Jane born Tuesday December 29 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Ray Frieden is the parent of a daughter Crissy Ann born December 14 at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces.
A collage of witticisms and anecdotes features quips on wealth, social circles, and a saloon phone prank. Highlights include a daughter at a basketball game, a magnetic young woman, and a joke about doors opening at eight. A closing note contrasts gossip, bore, and a brilliant conversationalist.
A child’s fighting often persists despite punishment, says Dr. Vincent Newlis. Punishing aggression at home tends to produce the same behavior in play. Teach sharing and taking turns with patient, repeated guidance and model friendly actions rather than repetitive punishment. If fighting persists, seek specialist help.
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