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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
1
Obituary poetry and church society notices appear at regular advertising rates, with school notices and admissions charged. This item lists the types of notices and the cost schedule for publication.
Elmer Philip Reusser born March 1, 1903 on a West Union farm, died December 30 at Davis County Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by siblings Lydia Siems, Marie Randolph, Walter, John. aunt Bertha Abbey. many cousins. Services were Dec 31 at Muehlethaler chapel. burial in Elgin cemetery.
J Fred Ingels a Maynard farm owner announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative from Fayette county He will oppose Don Kimball of Oelwein with Grant Lauer the incumbent yet undecided Ingels has been active in Republican circles serving as Harlan township committeeman and recently completed a six year term on the State Soil Conservation committee He is also Commissioner for the Fayette County Soil Conservation district for the last 15 years he has
Substantial bank balances and obligations appear with cash items and government securities. The report lists deposits, capital accounts, and memoranda pledges. Biographical notes on local officials and community leaders accompany the financial items, detailing service roles and community ties.
Elgin Iowa town council met in regular session with mayor and all councilmen present. Minutes approved. Bills audited include general fund items from W Bell Telephone Co Interstate Power Co Elgin Echo printing Arwell Inc Max Thoma Florence Capper Edith Dean Marie Kohls Augusta Schori R E Kohler and others. Waterworks fund entries list labor pumping supplies and salaries including G Pfister Dean Tillotson John Tillotson B Shipton and bond fund.
Mr and Mrs Merlin Hellum and Elaine and Roger were Sunday dinner guests in the Willie Thorsgard home at Volga. Mr and Mrs Arthur Landsgard and Mr and Mrs P K Peterson were dinner guests Wednesday of Mrs Alma Gunderson at Postville. Mrs Christine Rypestor and Corrine were Sunday supper guests at the Robert Wettleson home.
The Marion Busy Bees 4 H group met December 2 with Helen and Marion Christen. Thirteen members attended as they shared a foreign country Christmas custom and discussed old and new business. Demonstrations covered candles, portfolio, and pencilholder with talks on courtesy and citizenship. An all day workshop was held December 30 at Mrs George Nickels with a potluck picnic and items prepared for the fair.
Pedestrians are urged this week to use painted cross walks at intersections and cross only at crosswalks. Crossing mid block causes about half of annual pedestrian fatalities nationwide and adherence could greatly improve Iowa’s safety record.
Transactions show Herbert A and John C Meisgeier and spouses transferring multiple undivided interests in west half parcels to Dora M Meisgeier and back, plus Ross F Whitcher to Robert D Reeder, Elgin Farmers Dairy Co to Elgin Co oper Dairy Co, Dale Floyd to Lester Moeller, and Besse Everett to Wadena American Legion Post. Vehicle registrations include John Erickson of Wadena and Raymond C or LeWise M Straudt of Arlington.
Old seed sacks make excellent curtains to darken poultry nests and reduce broken eggs and egg eating. Dark nests help hens lay more quietly while proper timber seasoning matters more than timing of timber cutting.
J Bracken Lee, Utah governor, asks for wisdom to see state problems clearly and energy to pursue solutions. He seeks to inspire public confidence and to act justly for all citizens, aiming to preserve the country and its constitution.
Production methods essential to quality eggs are listed. Confine the flock, ensure infertile eggs, keep litter dry, dark nests with one per four birds, gather eggs three times daily, store eggs in a dedicated room, cool overnight before casing, use a cool large-end-up case, keep storage area below 60 degrees, and market at least twice weekly. Poor care reduces appeal and price. air cells enlarge and whites thin, yolk membranes may fail, and shells can stick to the shell. Rat bait stations should be replenished. warfarin requires about five sequential feedings.
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