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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
4
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A 4 percent loan program from the Federal Land Bank supports farmers in the region. Officials say the effort helps stabilize credit and encourage investment in local agricultural projects amid rising costs. Community leaders from the association and credit offices advocate participation to sustain farm operations and growth.
Mildred E. Lenius sues Al pert F. Lenius for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed December 14, 1933 in Oelwein. Plaintiff seeks restoration of maiden name Mildred E. Vargason and permission to remarry within a year along with ownership of personal effects.
First National Bank of Oelwein seeks foreclosure of a $225 mortgage on Wayne and Agnes Fox property in Oelwein plus interest and costs. The bank asks the court to appoint a receiver to preserve the property value. Also listed are marriage license entries and a few couple pairings from area courts, including Sumner Fayette Independence and Waucoma.
Mrs Lyle Light attended the wedding of Kathleen Hoffman and Derrel Johnson at Arlington on Sunday evening. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs F C Muchlethaler Mrs Paul Zurbrigagen and Bobby Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple and Ella Rogers W T and Mrs Howard C Foster, parents of a daughter Judy Ann born Wednesday at Enloe Hospital Chico California. Foster’s in the Navy in the South Pacific. Herman Boyer family and Vernoyer family were dinner guests at the M A Boyer home Sunday. Grace Barker of Waterloo visited the Boyer home in the afternoon. Jollette Dytard and David of Mt Vernon are visiting Mrs Lavy Schmid.
The article stresses improving weanling and sow health to raise meat output and profitability. It notes that sturdy sows gain fat quickly with proper feeding, and that efficient feeding yields higher returns for the farm this year.
Kathleen Hoffman daughter of Arlington residents and Derrel Johnson son of Wadena residents married at St. John's Lutheran in Arlington. Rev. Wilke officiated as Lohengrin music, maid Hemor and poet man aided. A reception for 100 followed. The bride wore a white suit. couple to reside on a farm near Arlington after a brief wedding trip.
Presbyterian and U B churches list Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 with Rev C R Belknap. Morning worship 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 and evening service 8 for St Joseph s Catholic Church with Rev Durrance Noonan. Lutheran Church notes Rev Wilkie with services first and third on day of month at 8. No setup can be too small but not too late.
A reader vents at a press meeting about a hash column on the front page and compares coverage to the Walter Shead and Harlan front pages. He calls for clearer OPA guidance, equal treatment, and easier explanations amid local news friction and want ads.
Major Joppels confronts a former fascist as the boy Zito resists the fascist salute and is urged to adapt to democracy. The scene ends with a promise to continue next week.
The advisory notes that meat supplies could rise with a larger fall pig crop and more cattle feeding, along with trimming herds to fit normal pasture conditions. However, results are not expected to appear until next fall.
Mr and Mrs R W Muehenthaler hosted a 6 30 pm Friday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Ray DeSart Erma Jane Wilson Roberta and others to celebrate birthday anniversaries of Erma Jana Carel Jean Rae and R W Muehenthaler Also social visits followed with Mrs Robert Martin Linda at Fred Martin's West Union and Cedar Rapids trips as weekend activity notes.
With a normal corn crop this year, feed prices should be low enough to enable farmers to make a sizeable profit on fall pigs.
The notice urges roofing care and timely repairs to avoid interior damage, recommending Mule-Hide products for shingle upkeep. It also includes a humorous exchange about buying an empty bottle and an E string, illustrating light local ad copy and store chatter.
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