25 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
1
A transcription note from Elgin Iowa records the post office filing under the 1852 act. This entry cites Fayette County location and dated September 1 1891 for second class mail status and sistered mailing details.
The notice outlines yearly subscription pricing: two dollars per year for four Northeast Iowa counties and two dollars fifty cents per year for outside that territory, with payment required in advance.
The Elgin Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a joint installation at their hall last Friday. District Deputy Grand Officers attended. H. T Knudson installed NG for OOF and Grace Evans NG for the Rebekahs. A fine supper followed by cards and social time. The Echo notes other local items, including funeral attendance for Hull Brabham and a Legion and Odd Fellows turnout for a St Pauls Methodist Church service.
Elgin Panthers narrowly defeated Arlington 34 to 33 on their home floor after a back and forth game. Benson hit 3 late baskets to seal the win as Elgin rallied from a 13 4 first quarter deficit and Arlington led 27 22 entering the final period. Howard led Elgin with 12. Behrens had 9 for Arlington.
A January farmstead note indicates gin cleanup as a good time while market grain prices imply a single rat could consume $3.50 to $5.00 worth of feed within under a year.
Financial report from the Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association shows a balance on hand of 1,941.21 as of January 1, receipts 157.03, dues 5.25, town tax 529.12, township tax 25.00, interest on bonds 135.50, and contributions from American Legion 25.00, Legion Auxiliary 10.00, Lions Club 25.00, Community Club 10.00. The report also notes school phonics progress and attendance for grades one and two, with various students and staff listed, plus a birthday treat for Carl Erickson and several residents attending funerals in Akron, Colorado, and a community event hosted by Sinclair Refining Co. in Herwig hall.
Mrs Herman Boyer entertained the Ladies Aid Society at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roger Reeder and others from Fayette and Oelwein. Alice Boyer had an appendectomy at West Union hospital. The Kerr family hosted various visitors including the Robert Kerrs and Cleve Bennett. Willis Lyon stayed with Hubert Cummings, and Don Yates along with the Monnahan family visited the Pritchards. Weekend guests came from Oelwein and Marquette for dinners and calls.
The Wadena Community Club gathered in the gym Monday night for a brief business session and a lively program. Sidney Corbin played a saxophone solo, Marilana and Sara Ogle performed a piano duet, Frances Larson and Joyce Erickson sang a vocal duet, Gary Jellings played trumpet, Mrs. Ralph Shaffer read, Robert Whittenbaugh Jr. gave a piano solo, Beverly Chine sang, the Earle brothers offered musical numbers, Mardell Keifer played a piano solo, Arla Shaffer sang, and ten men and ten women participated in a spelling contest. Lunch followed as visits to Ben Hulbert’s home noted improvements after a fall. Mr and Mrs Arnold Dunn announced Earl Lane and Ethel Warner’s marriage at Wolgarso Methodist parsonage. Dinner guests included Elgie Forgerson, Ed Scheffert, Mrs Iram Pixler, Verdell Hulbert and others from Monona and Castalia.
The text discusses improving houses and equipment for early chicks, notes 1950 oat yields were about 2 bushels higher per acre than 1948 and above the 10-year average by 5.2 bushels. It urges planning for a wildlife haven next spring as wildlife struggles through winter blizzards. It laments shelter gaps in areas with protection and highlights fence rows and meadows that may not see spring.
Prevent hog flu by providing draft free sleeping quarters for your pigs. Small fruits such as grapes and raspberries should be pruned only in the spring.
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