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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial from Elgin Iowa notes its second class mail status since Sept 1 1892 at Elgin Fayette County Iowa under acts of 1791 1862 and 1662.
Advertising rates are listed per line ten cents and per word two. Want ads cost ten cents per line with a weekly minimum of thirty cents if accompanying an order. otherwise six cents. Blind ads or inquiries are fifty cents weekly minimum. Cards of thanks memorial cards and obituaries rest at regular rates. notices with admission charged apply to standard advertising.
Hazel Gehring announces candidacy for Fayette County treasurer in the Republican primary on June 2 1952. W M Knox runs for Fayette County district court clerk in the Republican primary on June 2 1952. Herbert Klammer and others noted as candidates subject to Republican voters will.
A list of candidates seeking Republican primary votes on June 2 1952 includes Grant Lauer for County Recorder Fay the sheriff Odney Oelberg for Fayette County Sheriff Fred House for Supervisor Fayette County term starting January 2 1953 and Fr Gremmels along with a State Representative candidate for the county legislature.
Fragmentary historical notice cites January 2, 1954 and references a primary election on June 2, 1952 involving Robert Wilson.
Oscar A. Benson announces intent to seek re nomination as Clayton County Supervisor for the term starting January 2, 1953 subject to Republican primary voters June 2, 1952. Benson is from Highland Township Elkader Iowa.
Lew Warren argues in the Oelwein Register that county tax money should be spent locally to spur multipliers in Fayette Buchanan and Clayton counties. He says buying from county firms boosts wages remodeling and tax income while reducing leakage to cities like Dubuque and Waterloo. The piece emphasizes cooperation to keep money circulating locally and benefiting communities.
Mrs. Dumermuth and husband welcomed John Paul born March 1. Father killed in action in Korea. Mr. and Mrs. Seitz welcomed Jack LeRoy born March 2 weighing 7 lb 6 oz. Mrs. Seitz formerly Betty Larson. Mr. and Mrs. Ford of Cedar Falls welcomed Deborah Jean born Feb 27 weighing 7 lb 4 oz. baby remained for observation. Mr. and Mrs. Ruroden welcomed Sharon Jean born March 2 weighing 8 lb 3 oz. mother formerly Eula Howard. Mr. and Mrs. Watters of Dubuque welcomed Jeffery Ray born Feb 29 weighing 7 lb 2 oz. two boys in family. Mr. and Mrs. Butikofer of Taylor Mo welcomed Timothy Lee born Feb 19. Jeffery Charles born later in same note. weights listed.
A stream of service updates lists Pvt Ivan E. Torkelson in the U S Army Signal Corps at Camp Gordon Georgia. Private Burdette L. Anderson is noted with Battery C 611st AAA at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Robert L. Hanson S N is hospitalized with mumps after an Alaska epidemic, plus others: Melvin Molokken Charles Strong William Pfister inducted in Fayette County and Pvt Clarence L Reierson returning home on furlough from Fort Riley. James E Friederich reported to Lackland AFB Texas. Chrystal Jean Olson, Tradesman Airman USN, stationed at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station after training in Memphis.
A wry note on bankers clinging to romance as a defense against aging, suggesting a playful clash between finance culture and personal life. No concrete events or named entities.
J A Boleyn outfits meat refrigerator with electric cooling system and plans an electric ice cream cabinet and pop cooling box. Engagement announced for Ella Cardes of Strawberry Point and Andrew Drummermuth. March 17 wedding planned. Thos Howard Sr aged 74 on March 7. Relatives visited for surprise birthday dinner. Mrs Anna Tapper of Monona Elgin chapter inspection. Elmer Schor and Geraldine candidates. Adolph Anderson sold sows at market near forty dollars. Farm machinery sold well. sheep slow. Frank Frautchy recalls emigrant trip from Elgin 25 years ago on March 4. New daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Friederich March 5. Dennler family welcomes third grandchild born March 9. Two real estate deals closed Shipton farm sold to Jacob Friederick. Rosa Baumgartner sold pasture land to Rex Medberry Walter Medberry and Elmer Frieden.
Real estate deeds show COURE-HOUSE Reeds Howard and partners selling land east of Ry in El-1-2 SE 32 94 7, eight acres to Cleve and Fern Bennett. Transfers include Leon EF Cooley to Walter Gell at one dollar, Lots 49 to 52 in Herriman's Addition, Wadena. Jessie A Triem to Harold J Triem at one dollar, Lot 22 ex NE 2 plus Lots 21 and NE 3 Lot 20 in Elk 7 Clermont. New car registrations list Ray Reierson Buick four door, and E L Roberts THC truck in Clermont and Elgin. Echo newspaper notice.
The article argues that early muscular development shapes a child's social and emotional growth. It links motor skills to confidence, peer acceptance, and overall personality, noting toys and active play aid movement, self-worth, and later mental learning.
A compact note urges readers to channel spring cleaning items into Echo Want Ads for efficient disposal or sale. The message promotes using the local classified platform to reach potential buyers and clear clutter.
Ringworm, a fungus-caused skin disease in young cattle, often spreads in damp crowded barns during winter. Prevention includes scrubbing barns with hot lye solution, providing good ventilation, ample light, and applying whitewash to barn interiors.
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