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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
1
A readable fragment notes Elgin Echo at 1711 Elgin Iowa in Fayette County. It records second class mail status and a dated reference to September 1 1891 under the act of March 3 1852. The item preserves historic publication details.
Rates list subscription prices for Northeast Iowa and outside territory with advance payment terms. Advertising per line details, minimum charges, blind ads, and inquiries handled through the office. Card of Thanks and Memoriam cards priced at standard advertising rates with line limits. Obituary poetry and notices fall under regular rates.
Shaffer daughter Anla Jean and Burdette Lavern Anderson were united in marriage Sunday July 22 at the bride's parents home. Rev E G Steinman officiated a double ring ceremony with music by Sandra Anderson and Mrs Ralph Hanson.
Mrs. Mabel Dill, 74, died Thursday at St. Olaf nursing home. Funeral services were held at Evangelical Reform Church in Elkader with burial at Mederville. Survived by four sons Rudy and Ralph Possehl of Elkader Alva Possehl of Salem Oregon Oscar Possehl of Cedar Rapids and brother William Carpenter of Manchester. Attending from Elgin were Norris Capper and Mrs Florence Baldwin Mabel Gruver Anna Schupbach Bertha Lehman Otto Blockhus Ab West Francis West Hulda Sutter and Mary Allen.
Edward John Kohler born June 13 1878 on the Elgin farm died July 15 at Pal mar Memorial Hospital West Union in his 7Bth year. He lived his life on the family farm with brother Albert after parents death. He was a quiet neighbor with Baptist ties and youth orchestra service. Survived by sister Alice Kohler O'Brien and many nieces and nephews. Card of thanks from Alice O'Brien and families for sympathy and kindness.
Residents recount a flurry of visits as Mrs Ed Boleyn, Vonda, and Rev Kenneth Rumpe recover in West Union. A steady stream of relatives from Cicero Dubuque Michigan Illinois and California gathered for meals, outings and hospital updates while others hosted dinners and shared news on health and travel.
Mrs Herman Kohls of Waterloo hosted a Saturday caller while Sunday callers included Mrs Howard Shaffer of Wadena and Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler of Clermont. Many local residents hosted, visited, and celebrated at picnics and dinners across Elkader Volga Arlington and Strawberry Point throughout July with families such as Larson Falk and Wenger noted.
Humphrey attends the state parley on agriculture with R M Spike Evans and Hershel Loveless as speakers. The Iowa Labor committee plans to mail voting records of Republican delegates to union members statewide. Robert Waggoner is named publicity director for the Iowa Republican state central committee. The Democratic committee lacks a publicity director after two years. A state record shows 1,105 handicapped persons rehabilitated in the year ending June 30.
Liquor Sleuths Atty Gen Dayton Countryman says he will assign state county and local officials to check holders of federal liquor tax stamps in Town. New stamps for the fiscal year began July 1 and are on sale now as part of efforts to curb liquor law violations. Gov Hoegh backs a special legislative session to address state tax problems and repealing the recent half cent sales tax increase set to last two years. After grasshopper treatments, a waiting period will ensure insecticide safety before crops are cut or pastured.
A study finds operators aged 20 to 45 show the lowest accident rate in tractor use. Data indicates younger and older operators experience higher incident levels, suggesting age-related safety patterns and training needs.
Proper collection of soil samples ensures meaningful soil test results. Following correct procedures captures representative moisture, texture and nutrient data, guiding accurate recommendations for crops and land management.
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