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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial 711 notes it was entered as second class mail on a date in 1891 at the Fayette County Iowa post office under the act of March 3 1852.
For each insertion no commission of thanks one dollar in memoriam cards one dollar resolutions of respect church society and school notices where admission is charged and obituary poetry all at regular advertising rates.
A reader shares satirical riffs on liquor and business, mocking couples who mix drinking with finances. The note recalls patrons hiding booze, describes concealment methods, and ends with a local anecdote about Ed Medberry reporting thirteen kittens dumped nearby.
A column notes a motorist ran over one kitten and left a dozen hungry orphans. Ed's daughter rescued them, found them a home with a farmer, and urges humane treatment. The piece also scolds noisy late night drivers, suggests reporting to the sheriff, and calls for cleaner courthouse lawns and neighborly kindness.
Sunday afternoon Elgin won its third Little Six game against Maynard 17 to 12. Mrs Luce jumped from a car when a front wheel failed, saving her two and a half year old son though she suffered scratches and bruises.
Instructions describe peeling and slicing a pineapple by cutting into rings and peeling each slice separately for easy preparation.
Cove House petitions the district court to name a guardian for Fannie Steggel, a hospital patient, alleging she cannot manage her property in Oelwein and a bank savings account. Fred S. Rule is proposed as guardian. Gladys E. Gardener and Guy Leroy Gardener divorce granted for cruel and inhuman treatment with Rich ards name restored. Parties may remarry. plaintiff to pay costs. Cruelty cited in Harlan Sprague and Joyce Sprague divorce petition. They wed in Oelwein June 10, 1945. Various marriage licenses issued this past week by the clerk of court, listing couples from multiple towns and states.
Transfers show Thomas Kimpsten and others conveying Lots 3 and 4 and multiple blocks to Nancy Gehring in Forbes and Hunsberger additions, plus parcels in Schori’s additions. Otto Olson sells to Alfred Bergeson for one dollar. Estate of J A Boleyn transfers to G Fister and wife for 660 dollars. Max Medberry and wife convey to Elgin Cooperative Co. of Elgin in WD deed.
Elkader hosts a centennial Fourth of July with six musical groups including Cedar Rapids YMCA Drum and Bugle Corps and local public school bands. A 1846 1946 parade starts at 10 30 a m July 4 with Kaiser Frazer prize. Sid Earl provides dancing music as Little Port plays Wednesday July 3 and games feature Cresco Garneaville and Elkader American Legion teams. Fireworks 1500 display nightly. Sunset Amusements runs five rides shows and 25 concessions mid way. Sponsored by the fair board and American Legion VFW posts.
A readable roster of birthday wishes lists names grouped by date from June 27 to July 8. Individuals include Norma Torkelson jC Christianson Susan A Murray Elfred E Patterson Marie E Schmid LeRoy E Steele Francine I Larson Ludvig T Anderson Vera Wilson Agnes Crowe Betty Alice Schori Robt Long muir Dogie Baker Lena Frieden Louisa Pfister Josephine Larson Ed C Boleyn Elver L Anderson Louis F Kingman Mrs Alice Nelson Mrs Harlan Stee Mrs Oscar A Beyson Louie Gregerson Donald Swenson L T N Olson Mrs John West Mrs John Lants ArEe Christ Lois McBerry Alice Yearcas Ronald Larzon.
Experiment station authorities say cotton is the easiest crop on the land for preserving soil nutrients. Used in rotation with soil improving crops, cottonseed feed products help farms. Cotton fits into a soil conservation program as a sustainable agricultural practice.
In the District Court of Iowa Fayette County a final report of executor B J Baumgartner for James F Bilden deceased is on file. The hearing is set for July 8 1948 at 10 00 AM at the Fayette County Court House Wet Union. Those with objections must appear or the report will be approved and the estate closed. By D D Murphy Son Attorneys.
A home remedy advises using vinegar to wash wood before renewing joints, claiming it dissolves old glue without harming the wood. Experts warn Turkish towels should not be ironed as ironing may break fibers and reduce absorbency.
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