Elgin Panthers Fall in Sectional Final to Aurora
Elgin Panthers lose 20 to 18 in sectional final to Aurora. Torkelson scores 6 points, Peul Jock 5 for Elgin. Aurora’s J Murray leads with 9. Next week Aurora beats McGregor 57 to 31 in district tourney. Elgin Junior High girls fall to Arlington 40 to 15 in Fayette county tourney.
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Elgin Panthers
Aurora
Altthough Aurora
Elgin
Panthers
Panther
Torkelson
Peul Jock
J. Murray
McGregor
Arlington
Fayette County
Hawkeye
Barbara Yearous
Barrack
West Union
March Menu and School Attendance Report
The menu lists week meals from Monday to Friday featuring porcupine meat balls, meat-vegetable pie, dried beef gravy, maid rites, and scallopiett salmon with sides and milk. The primary grades study addition, March topics, and handwriting. first graders learn capital and small letters up to F. five students are noted for punctual attendance in the six weeks, with birthdays and dental cards recorded.
Local Social Visits Spread Through Brainard Community
Doris Hanson and Lyle Martin visited Monday in Tom Boyer home. Ray Gilbert family attended supper in Walter Pritchard home. West Union guests Forest Whitcher and Lew Barnhouse visited Don Reeder and Mrs Chloa Lyon hosted Sunday dinner with Nutting and others. Multiple families including Boyers, Pritchards, Gilberts, and Heing attended weekend gatherings near Clermont and Cresco.
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Doris Hanson
Lyle Martin
Tom Boyer
Ray Gilbert
Walter Pritchard
Forest Whitcher
West Union
Don Reeder
Glen Boyer
Arlo Homewood
Dan Craft
Don Yates
Clermont
George Boyle
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Lorraine Miller
Chloa Lyon
Leo Boyer
Cresco
Vern Boyer
Marian
Gary
E. R. Nutting
Nutting
Gayle
Carolee
Arla Homewood
Melvin Hanson
Doris
Jimmy
Hans Frederick
Community letters and voices on labor and wages
A letter from Ole P. Larson praises The Elgin Echo as a straight labor source while criticizing big dailies for labor slams. He encloses two dollars to cover his bill until November and urges the Echo to stay on labor side, defending workers and unions. Details include social visits by local families and names like Vern Boyer, Leo Boyer, Tom Boyer, Glen Boyer, Ray Gilbert, and Dan Craft.
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Elgin Echo
Little
Newsie
Labor
Echo
R. P
Ole P
Grand Meadow residents travel and visits noted
Selmer Erickson and Alfred Burnes left Friday for a week with the Erickson brothers in Erskine Minnesota. Chester Barth of Decorah visited Mrs. Laura Holt and attended E Q Lien's funeral. Fayne Triem returned home to Clermont after a week with Helmer Lyngans. Lyle Aanes and David spent Thursday at Caroline Erickson's home. Ernest Larson and family of Elgin visited Ernest Holt on Sunday. Milford Olson moved to a new home on the Bert Bruckner farm. Morris Amundson visited Helmer Lyngaas Sunday evening. Julia Landsgard dined with Caroline Erickson. Selma Schneider and Melbert Baechler visited with Gerald and Mrs Schneider Monday and Tuesday.
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Selmer Erickson
Alfred Burnes
Erickson Brothers
Erskine
Minn
Chester Barth
Decorah
Laura Holt
Ernest Holt
E. Q. Lien
Fayne Triem
Clermont
Helmer Lyngans
Lyle Aanes
David
Caroline Erickson
Ernest Larson
Elgin
Milford Olson
Bert Bruckner
Morris Amundson
Helmer Lyngaas
Julia Landsgard
Selma Schneider
Melbert Baechler
Gerald Schneider
Speaks Up For Labor West Union March 4 1949
Dear Editor R P Strauch of Elgin Iowa writes about late dues payment due to a leaky flue and a tired tallow pot fireman struggling to keep steam up. He recalls railroading battles with the Iron Horse and criticizes management for running ads aimed at harming workers.
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West Union
Laws
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
Iowa
Iron Horse
Pneumonia Now Seen as Communicable Disease
Historical notice states pneumonia is a communicable disease since some types spread person to person. It describes pneumonia as lung inflammation often following cold, pertussis, measles, or surgery with abrupt onset, chest pain, fever, cough, rapid breathing, and colored sputum.
Signs of Pneumonia Urge Rest and Bedrest Advice
The notice advises staying in bed promptly if showing signs of pneumonia or a contagious illness. It emphasizes early rest to prevent spread and aid recovery, reflecting public health guidance on symptom management.
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Lou Torkelson
Marlys Wenger
Ruth Boleyn
Bean Torkelson
Barlene Mosby
Marilyn Falb
Barbara Crider
Karolin Falb
Arlene Ruroden
Bonnie Lantz
Soph
Shirley Page
Ruth Tillotson
Zane Ash
Clara Bane
Dalmaceo
Helen Wenger
Dalmacea Club
Jack Howard
Gary' Boyle
Imogene Sawwell
Kathryn Knudtson
Barbara Hunsberger
Creighton Ash
Roberta Barker
Donald Kohls
Merlin Chapman
Curtis Gilson
Kent Falk
Alvin Lehman
Roger Howard
Patty
Mardene Wede
Ronald Blockhus
Charles Capper
Keith Crider
Kenneth Rainey
Jeanette Krueger
Bobby Medberry
Glen Snyder
Vera Rainey
Karen Kiple
Donna
Brainard News
Grand Meadow News
Mnlleee
Pontasis
Lehman’s Hardware
John Tillotson
Noel Brockway
ITA At
Standard Appliance Co
Kelvinator
Standard Appliance Company
Towa
Charles Seaton
Russell Lowery
Geo. Smith
Spencer Landswerk
Donald Rodenkirk
Standard Appliance Co., Inc., Elgin & Decorah
Interstate Power Company
Center Street
Mill Street
Main Street
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