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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
1
A historical notice details Elgin Echo mailing status and second class designation. It records Elgin Iowa address 3711 and Fayette County placement with post office dates tied to the 1852 act. The line confirms archival postal classification and filing details for Elgin Iowa in an 1891 context.
A collage of snippets and quips about aging, censorship, and everyday speak in a bar and library setting. It includes lines about a dog with a broken tail, low talk in a library, aging engineers, a son’s warning about coffee, and jokes on supervision conferences and veteran ditto clubs.
Laura Holzer and Orran Bane wed at Huron South Dakota in a surprise ceremony conducted by Rev. C B Harold. Holzer, a longtime Onida teacher, spoke of her work while the Broom dives east of Omeda. Elgin school election drew 28 votes with Albert Schori and Fred C Muehlethaler reelected. school board now includes Fred C Muehlethaler and Albert Schori.
Mel Kohler Schorl Geo N Schori and N W Evans retire as treasurer others elected. Funeral of Lew Christ held at Baptist church. Sven Blockhus reports Marion township property increases with radios now 31. Population now 153 homes 143 farms 207 autos. Margaret Yenney and Besse Chapman earn health pennants in National Tuberculosis Association program. Jacob Gehring Jr and wife to move to Elgin. Alice Gilbertson begins teaching at Rob Wilson school. Ten pupils attend. new families relocate. Mrs James Bailey and baby head to Brawley California to join husband. Community activity noted.
At the North Fayette district court of honor held at Hawk Eye High School on February 22 the award recipients included Tenderfoot pins and certificates for Chas Capper Jr Keith Crider Kenneth Crider John P Falk Gene Snyder and Wm Torkelson Jr from Elgin. Merit badges and second class scouts awarded to Lew Barnhouse Robert Johnson and Howard Kittleson from Clermont. One year service stars to Howard Kittleson and Leo Riegel of Clermont. Two year star to David Gutcher, three years to Lew Barnhouse and Robert Schupanitz, and four year star plus star to Howard Kittleson, all from Clermont.
The Tabithas will gather Thursday afternoon March 15 in the church parlors of the First Baptist. Hostesses are Lena Baumgartner Clara Krieger Wilma Boleyn and Mary ohis. The program includes Devotions led by Mrs A Ittermann music by Mrs Lorraine Krueger and a talk on African Customs by Mrs Helen Muehlethaler.
WSCS Circle Martha of the Methodist group will meet Thursday March 15 at 2 30 in the home of Mrs Lulu Schmid with Mrs Ern Holzer assisting. Circle Joy meets at Mrs Ray DeSart home on March 15 at 2 30 with Mrs Robert D Wilson assisting hostess.
Elgin Lutheran Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday afternoon March 15 at two o'clock at the home of Mrs Fritz Blockhus. Mrs Severin Blockhus will assist the hostess.
Preliminary Clayton County population figures show Grand Meadow township 606 Highland 498 and Marion 601 with revisions possible later notice.
Russell Union Tribune argues wars arise from selfishness in all levels of society, not just leaders. The piece contends personal greed and rivalries fuel international hostilities, calling for reflection on ethical conduct to prevent war.
Wm. B. Miller of Clermont keeps a weather sign he says has not failed in 40 years. He notes that a thunder storm before budding trees predicts a snow storm soon after. He cites last Friday’s storm as backing the sign and invites verification as more snow could still come before spring.
Oat breeders report seed treatment increased yields over the past 11 years with higher output in all but two years, indicating a strong positive impact on production across periods.
Harry S Truman designates March 1951 as Red Cross month urging national support. The drive cites larger 1951 budget for armed forces needs blood supply training and higher costs. Ruth Olson chairs the 12 northern townships with listed quotas for each township and urging rural mail contributions due to road and weather uncertainty.
The program lists the Baptist Sunday School lineup for a Sunday event with songs, Bible readings, solos, trios, and group prayers. Participants include Jeanette Krueger, DiLene, Michael Thoma, Barbara Muehlethaler, and many others, with sections titled The Words of Jesus, What Would Jesus Like, and Jesus for the World God’s Diamonds. The session ends with a benediction by Rev. Ittermann.
Elgin study club hosted a family evening showing three films including What Price Freedom and History of Cranberry Production. Mrs. Sue Hovid and Betty Cline attended as guests alongside members.
Parking and double parking on our business street is prohibited. Continued violations will be penalized. Notice to comply. Also mentions new vitamins discovered.
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