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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1953
Page
4
Auction style classifieds list a registered Ford bull one year old suitable for service with contact Joe Ogle in Wadena phone 3901 Elgin also Holstein heifers close springers tested for TB and bangs vaccinated listed by John Howard Jr Elgin plus local supplier Textile Decorators advertises Prang Textile Colors and related supplies.
A closed hearing explored a proposed 75 cent certificate of title for Iowa vehicles to deter theft, with county treasurers as sellers. Senate action on a bus driver rule change was unresolved amid amendments, while district judges' pay would rise to 8000 annually if bills pass. House also shifts to a 55 mph nighttime speed cap, seeking fewer crashes. no daytime highway limit exists.
Sunday visitors filled the Stanton area homes with guests from La Mont Strawberry Point and nearby towns. PTA decided to extend hot lunches through the school year while a film illustrated paper making. Local sports and hospital news were shared along with class updates and new member arrivals at Luther College events.
Bud Shea Jane Andreae Anh Biederman Lois Homewood and Lois Schnoor visited the classroom last week. Kathy Roys celebrated a birthday on Saturday March 21 and shared candy bars on Friday as her sister Lois visited. Second grade had fifteen perfect papers and first grade sixteen. A new spelling chart was introduced for Third and Fourth with stars awarded to Carol Hansel Ronald Egli Duane Lamphier William Pardee Doug Probert Ronald Thomas Jerry Jones Mary Belden Martha Probert Eldon Rahmiller Anes Schuldt Lee Grether Clarice Steggell and David.
A tree fell unexpectedly while George Wall, 45, assisted in felling it to avoid a power line. He died in Calhoun County as a result of the accident.
Ed Wagner, a Manning farmer, died after a pistol discharge at his basement retrieving a gun and shells. The incident occurred at his home as he prepared to go outside. A note mentions some certified oat seed remains available.
Mrs Donald Patton's car ran off the Hamp ton road and plunged into Squaw Creek breaking through ice. Marvin Karr, driving behind, freed her. Economists at Iowa State College predict beef cattle prices fall then rise, with beef outpacing hog prices in the long run.
Barbara and Ronald Thomas spent Sunday evening with Gary Brooks and others while Mrs. Leete and Mrs. Rinkert accompanied the Leetes to Rochester for a check up. A limb fell, injuring Archie Fox, pinning his hand. details mention Merlin Nading and the Aits nearby.
A USDA economics briefing notes nitrogen shortage limits corn yields more than other nutrients. It suggests higher planting rates could lift production. The 1963 seed situation favors livestock farmers versus 1962 conditions.
Comic snippets from a wartime column feature a Korean campaign scene where troops hide a gun so well that it cannot be located. Jokes follow about standing on heads to turn thoughts, a drill sergeant quip about a lone out of step recruit, and lines on face saving and self wrapped pride.
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