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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial published every Thursday in Elgin Fayette County. Rates include $2.00 per year for four northeast Iowa counties and $2.50 per year for all outside territory. Advertising: ten cents per line with a 30 cent weekly minimum if paid in advance. Cards of Thanks and Memorial Cards priced at $1.00.
Frank Greenley born in Dubuque July 29 1872 died in Hot Springs Arkansas November 17 at age 83. He studied in Clayton County rural schools and married Celia Weibel of Elgin in December 1894. Two sons Charles and Harold preceded him. he is survived by grandson Robert Greenley granddaughter Linda Greenley and great granddaughter Waren Greenley. He attended the Methodist Church and worked mainly for Standard Oil Co.
A double wedding took place at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Saturday January 21. Miss Ilon Ann Bosi and Lloyd Patterson Jr both of Wadena were married in a double ring ceremony with Miss Darlene Patterson of Wadena and Louis Halverson of Elgin. Each bride wore egg shell and gold dresses with red rose corsages. grooms wore light suits with red boutonnieres. Ilon Ann is daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Boss of Wadena. Floyd Jr and Darlene are children of Mr and Mrs Floyd Patterson Sr of Wadena. Louis Halverson is son of Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson of Elgin. After a short honeymoon the couples will live in Wadena and Fayette. Floyd Patterson Jr will farm with his father, Louis Halverson will study in Fayette and Darlene is a secretary at Upper Town University.
A frigid Monday morning left many at home as garages and oil stations faced busy starts. The old bus wouldn’t start in 26 below conditions, forcing push starts and extra effort in several cases.
Harlan Selby of West Des Moines fished off Florida for his first deep sea attempt and caught three prized sailfish in six hours while U S farmers produced nearly 27 billion pounds of meat in 1955 nationwide.
Fayette County Agricultural Extension Council presents receipts and disbursements for period July 1 to December 31 1955. Total receipts 7099.02 with balances and transfers from Extension funds. total disbursements 7064.02 leaving a balance of 1714.51. Signatures of Chairman Benton Harrison and Treasurer Hildor Gilbertson sworn Jan 24 1955.
The Pleasant Point Study Club met January 9 at the Shaffers with fifteen members attending. They voted to send $5 to the March of Dimes and asked members to bring old Christmas cards for Atlanta. Mabel King read The Tree and Orran Bane read How the Poinsettia came to the U.S. Contests were won by Alien Habeger and Forrest Shaffer. Next meeting February 14 with Forrest Shaffer for a picnic dinner and a comforter to be tied.
The Kiplinger Letter notes that 1.5 million marriages occurred in 1955, far below the postwar 1946 figure of 23 million. It predicts a new wave of marriages by 1960 driven by the birth boom of the 1940s, estimating about 2 million marriages per year.
The Kip linger Letter notes a dramatic drop in interstate and intrastate movement. In the past year only five million people changed state residences while 126 million remained in their homes, keeping the same cities and neighborhoods.
George Ulmer recently completed his 30th year as mayor of Sabula. Over 200 people attended a testimonial dinner to honor his long service and leadership.
The Busy Beavers 4H Club met January 9 at L Myra Anderson's home with Mrs Olson leading songs before the regular session. Roll call quips, program on painting a pencil holder, talks on room fit and hair care, plus a grooming award. Members planned projects for the year and enjoyed shuffleboard. February's meeting is set for Diana Bilden's home.
The Pleas ant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club met at Harold and Paul Hanson’s home on Monday Jan 23 with twelve members attending. Guest Ronnie Baker joined. A paper drive was set for Saturday Feb 4. Harold Boulton spoke on tractor maintenance and Richard Frieden led a discussion on Nails and Nailing, including nail types and practical tips.
Mrs Breta Invick of Decorah becomes Iowa centenarian number 100, marking her 100th year in January. Born in Norway, she arrived in Winneshiek county at age 14 and has resided there ever since.
The Progress Club gathered Monday evening January 23 at Mrs. Barcly Halversons home with eighteen members present. Honorary member Mrs. Edward Klingman welcomed. Members voted to support the Crusade for Freedom project and urged all to attend the January 25 drive for the March of Dimes. The Valentine committee outlined plans for Belles and Beaux party on February at the Lutheran Church. A current event was shared during roll call and the program theme Bells of Today featured readings Hope for Troubled Minds by Mrs. Lawrence Knudison and You're Younger Than You Think by Mrs. Herbert Ash. Federation News was reported by Mrs. Henry McMillan. Next meeting set for February 20 at Mrs. Robert Kahlers home.
Mr and Mrs Blockhus learn their son Kenneth D Blockhus has moved from the 1st Cavalry Division at Camp Youngham Northern Japan to the LX Corps at Camp Drake near Tokyo. He is expected to head for the States May 15 and will receive a new address in San Francisco. Also listed is Cpl Joseph A Peters Jr at Fort Campbell Ky and Airman Donald Sutter of Larado Texas on a S day furlough awaiting reassignment to Parks AFB California.
A ten year old named Jimmy works all morning in the garage to craft a large box kite. He carries the wobbling kite to the house despite imperfect cuts and patchy repairs. His mother admires the handmade creation and praises his effort.
A mother laments over praising her child for a simple kite as two roommates recount lavish parental praise. The piece argues that excessive or unfounded praise damages a child’s self view, while meaningful successes aligned with the child’s abilities foster true self awareness and motivation. It cautions against comparing a child to others and stresses balanced feedback.
The piece argues against exaggerated self-portrayal for a child’s abilities and urges realistic praise. It emphasizes teaching honest sharing of capacity to better prepare for future experiences, balancing encouragement with practicality.
Farmers lose valuable nutrients by careless winter manure handling. Manure is worth about $3 a ton in plant nutrients and yield benefits, but inefficient practices waste this potential.
A notice states that all papers and magazines should be separated and tied into individual bundles. The instruction emphasizes orderly packaging and clear grouping for pickup or disposal.
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