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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
1
A jumble of names and misheard phrases shows a noisy exchange about a match between Rich's Pipe Dreams and The Echo. The text references farm life notes, requests, and political allusions, with scattered mentions of Russia and government themes amid tangled dialogue.
The text mocks readers with garbled dialogue about tramps and housing while asking what to do about a bumper crop of May flies. It suggests concern over pests ruining food and asks for public opinion on the remedy.
Through the Hemms Community Club a park project is funded with a rent for use by Baker and Gunderson and Moby. The group lists streets and sections for the project. An Elgin High School Alumni meeting elected officers at Citizens State Bank. A two-car collision occurred at Lehman corner injuring none reported. Wedding anniversary wishes extend to Mr and Mrs Flow Sugbes with guests invited Sunday evening. Mr Turnell and Mrs Doty noted departures and winter plans with Turnell in Hartford, Connecticut.
Dr King secures a hospital position at Independence amid a period of staffing changes. The article notes a living worker and mentions three directors involved in the transition, reflecting local health service adjustments.
Prices received by Iowa farms remained stable in mid April with the index near 219. Grain prices rose slightly as live stock and feed costs shifted modestly. Abandoned notes mention a tragedy as a child died in a hotel area. the mother resumed work and daily chores after the event.
Fayette County Iowa Board of Supervisors orders landowners or possessors to cut burn or destroy noxious weeds per Chapter 317. The county auditor must publish the order in each official county newspaper. Hazel Gebring County Auditor.
Funeral services for Patrick Toomey, 73, were held Wednesday morning at St Joseph’s Church, Wadena. Mr Toomey died Sunday at his home in Wadena. He was born near Arlington and moved to Wadema at age 21. Three sisters, Mrs John Corkery and Margaret Toomey, among others, preceded him in death.
The article notes Mir and Mrs Cihauries Wolfe and family living near West Union at a 249 acre farm in Dover township. Mr Wolfe, a longtime Fayene County Farm Bureau secretary, has served as secretary or director of Dover No. 9 school and is active in local civic affairs and community groups.
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