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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
1
A brief notice from Elgin Fayette County states the publication is entered as second class mail at Elgin post office under the 1852 act. The item marks the paper’s official mailing status as of September 1, 1891.
John Grimm suffered a severe facial injury when an emery wheel exploded in his repair shop. He collapsed the nose with a deep facial wound and was treated at West Union hospital before returning home. In Elgin, Sumner battled 13 innings, ending 8 to 8 as Elgin edged ahead. Theisinger’s 11th inning relay play saved the game for Sumner. Mrs Theo Dons and daughter.
Of Cleveland residents visiting relatives here for a month returned home last evening. Mrs. John Christ and sons from Waseca Minn joined by Arlie Holzer and Robbie Beil traveled with John Christ from Dakota. Bobbie Bell also joined the trip. Tofield Lehman, plagued by an infected hand from an apiary sting, traveled to Oelwein to have a bone piece removed. Henry McMillan and wife welcomed a boy born Sunday evening.
Iowa political notes cover housing needs for state offices during session, a Jones county Republican delegate slate, Hawkeye Girls State at Grand View College, and talk of an aerial police officer to enforce air laws. The Second Iowa State Guard finishes summer training at Camp Dodge, with history and missions noted as the National Guard shifts roles to a new national guard force of about 12,000 men from Java and Nebraska.
Maj Gen Ray C Fountain, 52, of Des Moines, noted for a brilliant World War II combat record, said in a recent interview he accepts a new assignment because every citizen must be prepared to defend the country. He added that security was bought by past sacrifices and must be maintained.
Esther Earle sues Austin Leroy Earle for divorce filed October 6 1934 citing cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks permanent alimony of 300, monthly support of 75 for herself and child, custody of the child, household goods and furniture, injunction and attachment on defendant's property to secure 300 plus costs and attorney fees. Kenneth Fox seeks 500 damages against Paul P. Stewart for car damage after horses bolted onto highway. Frank Erhardt and Don Steffens charged with larceny were bound over to district court with 1000 appearance bonds after waiving preliminary hearings.
This past week’s records show marriage licenses issued to G Walter Ladd of Muskegon Michigan and Mabel H Frieden of Elgin. James Allen Zipse of New Hampton and Theresa Mary Langreck of West Union. Stanley RK Donat of Randalia and Phyllis Elizabeth Hof of Sumner. Ben G Knutsen of Arlington and Barbara Grapes of Strawberry Point. Charles Max Brodie petitions for divorce from Moira Doreen Brodie whom he wed May 26 1945 in Flu shing Cornwall England, citing desertion and cruel treatment. Mary Kane sues Anthony Joseph Kane for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment with requests including custody, alimony, attorney fees, and injunction.
Glen Bradley appeared in H O Moyer justice court in Oelwein and waived to district court on resisting an officer charge. Bond set for his appearance was $500.
Frances Mary Davidson filed for divorce from Harry E. Davidson alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in Valparaiso Indiana. She requests restoration of her maiden name Frances Mary Peck and a judgment for costs and attorney fees.
A terse report notes a sighting mentioned in The Echo newspaper. It records the source and basic location without sensational detail, reflecting a concise local news blurb style.
Elgin local notes report G A Stewart as dinner guest in Postville. Citations include visits by Harry Johnson to Clarence Kohls in Volga, and supper guests in Robert Miller home Oelwein. Families Miller, Durscher, Grover, Robbins, Frieden share weekend gatherings and travels to Chambersburg and Fort Wayne. Verla Benson extended visit.
In pumice soils of the Klamath Indian reservation in southern Oregon Pandora moths periodically erupt into epidemics that defoliate vast pine stands. Elders from the Klamath and Modoc tribes recall past uses of the insects for food, now largely abandoned.
Fremont Clark and others transfer parcels Lts 160 161 162 183 Harriman's Add Wadena to Wa dena Independent School District for 1.00. John R Miller Zella Sheldon and Stella Boyle transfer Lts 8 4 10 2nd Add Elgin for 1.00.
A vintage beauty feature from WNU Highlights the idea of painting your face carefully to keep beauty teals pristine. It emphasizes foundation cream as the base, rouge and lipstick as highlights, and eye accents as finishing touches.
Marion 4 H Club members answered roll call with favorite book types when meeting with Virginia Houser on July 3. Two talks covered selecting a basic dress or garment and materials, a skirt making demonstration and a colors discussion. Leaders presented special reports followed by games music and hostess hospitality.
A quirky note describes using a jar of water as an adjustable weight to press down a crock lid while sauerkraut ferments, providing a simple home technique for keeping contents submerged.
National Safety Council data show 20 mph braking distances on packed snow vary: 69 feet with no chains, 40 feet with chains on rear wheels, and 28 feet with chains on all four wheels, illustrating the safety benefit of wheel chains.
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