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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1946
Page
1
Local Elgin publication lists state and postal details with standard second class mail registration. Notices emphasize public information dissemination from Fayette County Iowa and the Elgin community.
A Rich's column notes readers arguing over Third World War talk, Walter Winchell’s Sunday comments, and Russia’s alleged role. It jokes about hair rinses with beer, reminiscences of long-ago bankers closing, and social prestige fades as commerce returns.
Elgin students Gordon Pollock Anna Ban e Mary Lou Wood claimed two seconds and a third in county declamatory contests at Randalia with Pollock and Wood taking seconds in oratorical and humorous divisions and Anna third in dramatic. Noel Smith topped pre district oratorical at Cresco and will advance to Fayette.
Elgin defeated Fredericksburg 33 to 32 in the first round at Postville with a tie at half and third quarter. Gehring and Schmid each scored 10, Gehring tying the game at 32 with a late basket and Schmid sealing it with a free throw. Elgin then lost to Lansing 40 to 26 in the finals, with Lansing pulling away in the second half. Coach Vincent Luce praised for teamwork and leadership.
Alexander Pollock, winner of the Elgin declamatory contest, is ill and cannot attend the sub district. Edna Weibel, who won second, will take his place Tuesday evening. Five boys met in the town hall to perfect their organization. A constitution and by laws committee was appointed with Prof. Moore as permanent secretary. Fire department improvements include assigning men for chemical engine No. 2 under Chief Harry Becker. Gustav Hackmann assists Chas. Feller at the cement plant. Little Rose Reitz is ill with pneumonia.
Melvin Boyer of Brainard and Helen Miller of our town were married quietly last Thursday by Rev. Barker. After the ceremony they returned to the groom's parents' home to reside. Falb garage changes to Falb & Son with George as partner. Mrs H Steele has mumps. P J Anderson family moved to Elgin from Clermont. L L Kiple and Harold Greenley visited Cedar Rapids. Gordon Mosby at Cornell College plays in Conservatory Orchestra and treasurer. tour planned for western Illinois and eastern Iowa. Sub-district declamatory contest at Postville March 18 with 11 high schools participating.
A mother helps Kathryn accept a new sibling by including her in preparations. Kathryn saves her bed for the baby, shifts sleeping arrangements, and is given duties to bond with the infant. Advice stresses involving the older child, fostering love, and ensuring affection to prevent jealousy.
Mrs. Wm. Grover hosted Tuesday at her home for Patty Grover's fifth birthday with guests Glenda Wede Richard Neuman Roger Boleyn and Linda Martin.
Discharged Sgt George H W Mueller arrived Feb 13 from Anchorage after 14 months overseas and was discharged Feb 18 at Jefferson Barracks. Lt J D Shafter returns to Eschwege Germany with occupation forces after rest at his parents’ home. He has served 9 years and plans to stay in the Army. his address is Lt J D Shafer O 2017767 Co B 30th Infantry APO 3 Postmaster New York NY. Cpl Robert Wenger reports sailing from France on Feb 18 aboard the St Isabella after about 15 months overseas. Family gatherings and visits note twins’ sixth birthday and several residents returning from trips or visits in California and other towns.
A fragment notes a meeting or gathering involving Horia and Walter Mitts, scheduled for Friday evening at Mitts residence. Details are sparse but place and participants are identified.
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