11 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
1
The Elgin Echo notes its mailing status as second class after September 1, 1891, with post office details in Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa, under the 1852 act. The brief item emphasizes local communication amid administrative change.
Publication details note weekly issues published every Thursday by Strauch and Hermen. Subscription costs are two dollars per year for four northeast Iowa counties and two dollars fifty cents per year for all areas outside that territory, payable in advance.
A string of quips and vignettes on romance duty and daily life. A dentist jokes about cavities amid a run of errands while a brisk economy lunch and polite bus fare share stage. The pieces reflect old fashioned values clashing with modern cynicism in short comic touches.
A.M. Weibel and Walter Wenger install a corn mill and adjust chutes. Sam Dennler wed Bernice Hanson at Clermont Lutheran parsonage. Veronica Molary and Edward L. Schmid married at St. Joseph Elkader. Newlyweds head to a California trip. Jennie E. Anderson wins Constitution essay prize from Cedar Rapids Republican. Ice activities and river mishaps amuse locals. Rural mail carrier Hans Grether nearly completes route despite drifting roads. Funeral for Thomas E Lewis draws N E Lewis of Centerville. Stork brings a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Tofield Heck. Frigidaire ice cream cabinet showcased. Grimm and Butikofer sale nets high dairy prices. Elgin depot mail-hauling bids attract five bidders.
You can improve your dairy herd by keeping production records on each individual cow in the herd. This approach helps monitor yields, identify breeding needs, and optimize management decisions for better overall herd performance.
Miss Clar ine Olson became the bride of Lloyd Schutte in a 7 30 p m ceremony at Marion Lutheran church Gunder The double ring service was performed by Rev S J Strandford with Miss Eleanore Schutte as maid of honor and bridesmaids in green satin gowns The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with chantilly lace train and carried a red rose bouquet After a reception in the church parlors the couple will reside with the groom's parents and plan a short wedding trip Both have ties to Postville High School and local REA work and farming respectively
Winter farm shop work demands safety as parts may be scarce this year. Work in heated spaces to avoid haste and accidents. Never run motors in closed areas due to deadly carbon monoxide. A well equipped milkroom reduces trips and improves dairy product quality.
Wall Street in New York derives its name from a palisaded stockade built in 1652 along the southern end of Manhattan Island. The cordon of wooden posts marked a defensive line and later became a commercial district that evolved into today’s financial hub.
Raymond William Kist born July 28, 1912 on a New Hampton farm died January 3, 1951 at University hospital Iowa City after two weeks illness. Survived by wife Florence, children Minnie Roger Alton, five brothers and three sisters. Funeral January 6 at Elgin Methodist Church. burial Clermont. Casket bearers named from area towns. Relatives attended from multiple states and Iowa communities.
Six hundred violators faced hunting fishing and trapping penalties totaling $15,581.25 in November. Of 600 convictions 561 were hunting offenses 26 trapping 2 fishing 1 navigation and 4 miscellaneous. Fine proceeds go to the county treasurer for school funds.
Belt dressing helps keep power belts soft and pliable for smooth operation and reliable performance.
Report of condition for Elgin State Bank of Elgin Fayette County Iowa as of December 30 1950 filed with the Superintendent of Banking. Totals show assets 1 1 741 378.00 and liabilities plus capital accounts 1 741 378.00 with cash deposits including time deposits and government accounts, and capital accounts of 124 587.38.
Mrs. Fanny Frieden spent a week with the Harry Frieden family who moved to a Fayette farm. Dodge City couple Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Belscher were supper guests at Alvin Thiese's. Ivan Torkelson Gordon Pollock and Carlyle Kirkeberg visited Decorah and attended Luther Loras basketball. Cleo Moore joined Lawrence West for supper. Mrs. Gisleson Buroden and Jim Crider visited Tuesday. Ernest Larson family visited New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Thiese. Edwip Krueger and Mrs. John Schaer visited Ida Grether. Mrs. Stansbury of Hawk Eye stayed with Otis Torkelson Wednesday to Friday. Mrs. Belya Snyder went to Grand View on business. Mrs. Ole Reierson and Mrs. Fritz Bockhus visited Amanda Buroden Wednesday. Donald and Wayne Gilson families spent Sunday with H. B. Gilson. Arch Schroeder of Postville guest of Edward Krueger Sunday. Dinner guests at George Butikofer's Tuesday included Betty Schneider and Marie Arthur Allen Schneider and Jacob Schneider family. Bert and Anne Butikofer were Sunday dinner guests.
A social gathering Saturday night includes the Laster Tope family Fayette Clifford Olson Postville Otto Gisleson and Leslie Buroden families John Crider Gerald Brockhus the Oscar Jensen family Inde pendence Karolin Falk and roommate Betty Olson Cedar Falls Ab 8 7 C George Falk Mrs Nourse Obey Kathryn Lorence Muehlethaler and Paw Zurbriggen as dinner guests. High scores were earned by Mrs Jim Crider Clifford Olson and Otto Isleson. Cedar Falls Iowa pig crop noted with an estimated 6 718 000 head weighing 78 to 100 pounds is considered best for cattle feed.
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