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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
1
Battered as second class mail after Sept. 1 1891, at the post office in Elgin Fayette County Iowa under Act of March 3 1852.
Community column highlights West Union parade and the Little Swiss Band led by Matty, praising Elgin’s civic spirit. Mentions three centennial parades in Postville Pecorsh and West Union, planning for a better parade, and attention to flowers and a Dower show. Encourages residents to beautify homes and prepare for homecoming activities.
The Ilyria Handy Hands 4-H club met Saturday, July 2, at Shirley and Beverly Howard with eight members and four visitors. Members gave talks on cabbage cooking, vitamins, salads, and insects, and all brought a salad to sample at lunch. Future plans include a team demonstration for the fair. The next meeting, July 15, will be held in the evening for cooler canning.
A wedding was held last Saturday in Elkader for Mabel Ruroden and Chas Bergен. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home, with many relatives and friends attending.
A columnist summaries how pediatric specialists view spanking. They say occasional spanking may be necessary if love remains evident, but frequent use risks hardening the child or turning them into a bully. They urge constructive discipline most of the time to avoid harmful punishments.
The term pressing means placing the iron directly on fabric without back and forth motion. Press woolens to preserve garment shape and surface finish. Delicate materials like laces and nets should be pressed to prevent tearing.
Enriched corn meal now contains added calcium iron thiamin riboflavin and niacin enhancing its health value. This fortification highlights vital nutrients in common staple food to support daily nutrition.
Safety measures finally keep shields over revolving power take-off shafts after many accidents occur at machines when unprotected. The rule aims to reduce injuries by adding guards to high risk points in industrial settings.
Annual financial report of Independent School District of Elgin Iowa for year ending June 30 1949 certified as correct under Iowa law. Document shows receipts across General Fund School House Fund and various sources with multiple overdraft indicators and fund transfers. Walter C Falk president and Verna E Robinson secretary sign the statement filed with County Superintendent on July 7 1949.
The Independent School District of Elgin in Fayette County Iowa will hold a budget hearing on July 19 1949 at 8 00 PM at the Elgin State Bank Elgin Iowa. Taxpayers may speak for or against the expenditure estimate for the year July 1 1949 to June 30 1950. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the filing.VERNA E ROBINSON District Secretary.
From Mexico reports warn the plague could cross the border via migratory animals. Veterinary authorities say the virus may linger on clothing of farm workers and requires immediate contact with veterinarians or livestock officials. At least four other diseases resemble the outbreak as authorities race to contain the spread across two days.
Barbara Yenney born September 15 1874 in Switzerland emigrated to America at 19. She married Melchoir Yenney June 14 1894 and lived around Elgin most of her life. She died July 1 194? in Mercy hospital Janesville after illness while visiting her son Elmer. Survived by five children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held Elgin Baptist church with Rev Arthur Ittermann. Burial in Elgin Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy during bereavement. They note comfort from kind acts and flowers and thank those who sang and the pallbearers including Rev Ittermann, Mrs Schroeder, and several Yenney Crider and Knight family members.
Illyria dropped two games and won one in a rough stretch. Maynard blanked Illyria 12 to 1 as Buen neke pitched for Maynard and Boyle for Illyria. Westgate beat Illyria 9 to 1 after Illyria led 1 to 0, then Westgate added three in the fifth and four in the sixth. Kohls and Pollock handled Illyria batteries while Ostrogge and Wedemeir did so for Westgate. Belmont Radio of Oelwein edged Illyria 12 to 11 in a high error game, with Welch homering for Belmont Radio and Pollock, Shaffer, and Kohls producing two-base hits for Illyria. Shaffer pulled an unassisted double play in the sixth. Kohls and Pollock again were Illyria’s battery. Illyria’s next home game is July 12 against Recreation Center of Gelwein.
In spring 1908 the Pennsylvania Railroad Broadway Limited achieved an 18 hour NYC to Chicago run and hit 127.1 miles per hour over a three mile Ohio stretch, a record unmatched by standard equipment trains domestically or worldwide.
A fragment notes Bofiwoods as a botanical group of trees with needle like leaves or ecate. The text hints at their rarity and a reference to the actual hardness of the wood, but lacks full details or context.
Mrs Louisa Schneider Martie born November 18 1872 in Clayton county died June 25 1949 at age 76 after years of illness. She lived in the area almost all her life except four years north of Postville. She joined the Apostolic Christian church in youth and remained a member. Survived by one son, three daughters all of Elgin, ten grandchildren, one brother Fred and three sisters. funeral at home then Apostolic Christian church led by Rev. Fehr and Rev. Gerber. Burial beside her husband in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews. A list of attending relatives followed. Thanks noted to those who assisted.
Instructions for finishing concrete block walls with cement paint. Walls should age at least 24 days before the first coat and 46 hours before the finish coat. The cement paint must be thoroughly scrubbed into the surface.
Nationwide campaign by the National Safety Council warns that speeding endangers drivers and passengers. It notes rising fatality odds with speed, citing 45 mph risk as one in sixteen, 65 mph as one in twelve, and the possibility of one in six at even higher speeds.
Scientists at the University of California College of Agriculture outline principles for effective weed control. They advise using water soluble compounds when absorption through leaves or roots is possible and emphasize proper penetration and solubility.
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