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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1951
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial announces its second class mail entry in Elgin Iowa Fayette County stating it was registered under the 1852 act and dated September 1 1891 with post office designation.
A scattered collection of quips and captions about pay hikes, politics, marriage, and social mores. The jokes reference county officials, income tax, elections, and household roles, with wry lines about spelling, psychology, and manners.
A local column praises the diligent worker who adds detail and care, predicting future success. A parish memory blends humor and faith as a boy jokes about dust. Spring comes with a chill as the community notes a strong high school performance, Leo the director, and a growing, improved band in new uniforms.
The obituary details the life of Rose Meyer Frieden born October 29 1881 in Switzerland who married Jacob Frieden in 1902. They lived near Randalia and later farmed east of West Union before moving to West Union in 1945. She died March 8 1951 aged sixty nine, leaving husband four children eight grandchildren and two sisters and a brother. Relatives traveled from La Grange La Grange and other towns for the funeral. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to many individuals and the community.
The Echo mailing list was corrected through March 14. Please check your address tag date now if you recently paid subscriptions. If your date is not 51 or 52, renewal time is indicated and timely payment is appreciated to avoid errors.
Experiments at Iowa State College show drilling oats with an alfalfa-brome mixture yields thicker stands of alfalfa and brome than broadcasting.
John W Probert born November 5 1868 in a Scotch settlement Highland township died March 7 1961 at his farm near Volga. He married Nellie Hy Davis September 4 1885 and they lived at their present home since March 1890. Survived by two daughters ten grandchildren six great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral March 10 at Presbyterian church Volga conducted by Dr. Arthur Cochrane with two songs. Card of thanks from family.
A field guide urges applying phosphate fertilizer as the initial action this spring to restore soil fertility in pastures. Proper soil testing is recommended to tailor lime and nutrient applications for optimal regrowth and forage quality.
Nellie Klingman McKellar born March 4, 1867 in Highland Township Clayton County dies March late. She married Lawrence WicKellar March 31, 1896 and left two children Glen and Ruth. Funeral Thursday at Styria church with Rev Bruce D Jones officiating and pallbearers Arthur Yearbus Thomas Pollock Will Friden Myron Chapman Delbert Chapman Rae Gibbs. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Glen McKellar thanking neighbors friends and flower senders.
Erosion control and productive farming are set to go hand in hand this year, with efforts aimed at stabilizing soils while boosting yields. The plan focuses on sustainable practices and timely implementation to protect fields and enhance long term viability.
Elmer Eugene Moore son of Mr and Mrs Werner Moore born Oct 29 1950 became ill March 11 with pneumonia and died that evening aged 41 2 months. He leaves parents two brothers Melvin and Dale grandparents Mr and Mrs Emil Moore and Mr and Mrs Albert Butikofer and many other relatives. Funeral by George Metzger at home and Apostolic church with pallbearers Alvin Lehman James Dennis and Larry Butikofer. Burial at Apostolic Cemetery. Distances relatives and Mrs Paul Butikofer Mire Rose note distance travelers.
Erlden of LaGrange Missouri thanks everyone for comfort in our time of sorrow. We will always remember it. Mr and Mrs Werner Moore and family.
A county wide meeting with new members as guests will be held at the Farm Bureau building in Fayette on Tuesday March 20. Iowa Farm Bureau Director Al Hagen will speak. He formerly directed Region 2 and will discuss organization and services to members. The meeting starts at noon with a plenary dinner.
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