15 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1951
Page
1
Local snippets mix weather woes and rural tales from a small town. A secretary’s contract clause eases a hauler’s route in winter, while predictions of more snow loom. Jokes, misprints, and reflections on rural life follow, from money happiness to a cross country ride through icy roads.
A scattered collection of brief humorous lines and gags. The items feature wordplay on money, professions, romance, and everyday situations. Notable snippets include a cab ride quip, a dig at aging, jokes about doctors and architects, and a playful exchange about gloves and glasses.
Louis Thoma was absent from school on Monday due to illness, breaking his perfect attendance. Harley Helms Clive and George Gilson traveled to Reinbeck for a Hereford cattle sale. Mrs Ray Jacobin hosted a birthday party for Milo at the Gunder school. Locals note several harsh winters with temperatures reaching zero and hope for more hospitable times.
The Wahonka Camp Fire girls join 360000 members in marking the organization's 41st birthday. They attended First Baptist Church services, then held a March 12 dinner at the school hosted by the Firemakers. Leaders include Marie Sutter Beverly Muehlethaler Juanita Imholte Marjorie Johnson and Nancy Larson. The event featured pink yellow and blue decorations a fruit cocktail ham scalloped potatoes rolls cranberries jello and lemon mousse. Mrs Belva Snyder and Mrs Gladys Schori attended. A farewell gift was given to Marjorie Johnson by Nancy Larson.
Turkey poults and baby chicks are removed from price control, placing them with farm animals. To strip old finish from furniture, use a reliable commercial paint or varnish remover from a reputable dealer for safety and effectiveness.
The marriage of Thornton and aemorielson was solemnized Monday March 5 at St Peters Church of Clermont. Rev Robert Cooney officiated a double ring ceremony before an altar decorated with white carnations. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Thornton Elkader and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Torkelson Elgin. Dresses featured floor length satin with fitted bodices and long sleeves. Bridesmaids wore powder blue taffeta gowns. Best man was Eugene Thornton. ushers James Thornton A Dennler and Robert Skelton. Soloist Eugene Waters with Mae Crowe on organ. Following dinner for the bridal party and immediate families, the couple left for a brief wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs L C Reierson purchased the H F Robbins residence in West Elgin with plans to become Elgin residents soon. The deal closed last Thursday with possession given immediately. The Reiersons farm with their son Randolph southwest of Elgin on a former Brabham place. Robbins family resides on the former Ogle farm near Syria church.
Registry notes drivers and owners including Messerli and Conner with movements across Clermont Elgin and Elwin, listing makes Dodge Ford Tudor and associated details. Mentions trades, land adjacencies, and a note on pig feed produced by Bigin Produce in Elgin with remarks on oats and livestock diet.
Two tickets with identical candidates for treasurer assessor and three councilmen have been filed with clerk C J Harrington. Myrtle Ruth, eldest child of Mr and Mrs O T Knudtson, wed Fred E Butikofer on March 11 and they will live at the bride’s home for the summer. Henry Topp bought the Clermont blacksmith Shop placing Otto Topp in charge. Elgin high boys basketball, sectional champions, lost 14 8 to Wellsburg at the state district tourney in Fayette. Holzers dairy faced illness delaying work as Mr Holzer and Leo Grether were both sick leaving Mrs Holzer and Larry Grimm to operate. Friday night the high school plays Believe Me Xantippe with Illyria orchestra and high school girl performances.
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