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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
1
Rates for Carda of Thanks, In Memoriam cards, and Resolutions of Respect listed. Church, society, and school notes with admission charged are included, along with obituary poetry at regular advertising rates.
The page reflects satirical snippets and jokes from Richs column dated January 20. It weaves humorous quips about snakes, a controversial Washington anecdote involving a clergyman and golfers, and light reflections on hoarding sugar rationing. It notes headlines about public sentiment toward wartime sacrifice and support for service members.
Disjointed text discusses Soviet war effort and supplies, mentions shellac, patterns, and heat, hints at military actions and relief measures. References to people and places are garbled, with pricing and domestic defense ideas interwoven. Overall, unclear but centers on wartime logistics and support.
Rural society notes from January 25 files recount a Chapman family gathering on Main Street for M Nelle Matty's funeral relief, with relatives and friends delivering baskets. Other items mention Luther Shaffer’s Texas trip, Horace Yack at Thomas store, and local guests from Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea. A Betsy story notes Robert Bell of Buena Vista County failing to prove 12 inch corn ears in Clovis, New Mexico, risking a $100 bet.
Local column lists numerous West Union residents attending visits and social events at various homes and churches. Names include Medberry, Paige, Kimball, Frieden, Berg, Klingman, Rothlisberger, Moore, and many others with Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday gatherings. The Cemetery Association elections and Washington’s birthday observance are noted, plus schedule for February 20 church meeting.
Archive notes show the Minn ie book in Clarke county was vetoed this month in favor of a pew. Doak offered from the county justice. The first entry in the old record book was made by Henry Stivers on January 26, 1872. O P Anders, township trustee, was the father in law of Tors and the present township clerk.
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