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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
1
The Elgin Echo notes its Thursday publication schedule by R. P. Strauch and confirms entry as second class mail matter at the Elgin post office in Fayette County Iowa.
Notices outline pricing for In Memoriam and Resolutions of Respect cards. Church society and school notices may require admission charges. obituary poetry and similar items appear at regular advertising rates.
Thursday May 16 1940 column highlights light gossip on ads praise for page two feature and playful quips about mothers. A reporter notes double talk urgency and jokes about geography education and a frigid midget line. The piece touches on a new game as baseball season opens.
District notes recount Elgin homecoming hopes and tall tales of local old-timers. Mentions Joe Potter’s crew and Mel Kahler as standout figures, plus Chas Halstenson and Doc Mattoon in local lore. Reports on town events, new cement walk, a wagon of travel plans, and a boy born May 11.
The piece recalls a comet and earth alignment fears on May 18 with reports of calamities feared from the tail. It praises Witzel's paurography as the era’s greatest entertainment, featuring electric light and a clear picture. It touts a spectacular show as a record amusement triumph with thrilling feats.
The Mari-Highlanders held a May 10 meeting at Robert Hanson’s home with thirteen visitors and all members present except two. Lyle Jones explained bird, tree, soil protection and tested dairying in Iowa. Lunch was served by Mrs Hanson and Gladys. The next meeting will be at Billy, Glen and Albert Dennler’s home. Homeowners urged to file homestead tax credit applications with the County Auditor by June 1 1940, and to obtain the pink copy from the auditor if needed.
Miriam Banwart of Elgin and Ray Frieden of Lamar Missouri wed quietly at Humboldt Saturday. The bride, second oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Banwart of West Bend, has worked for the Elgin National Watch Co. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Frieden of Lamar, is employed by Standard Oil Co. in Lamar. They will reside in Lamar Missouri.
Connecticut manufactures roughly half of the firearms produced in the United States, underscoring the state’s pivotal role in firearm manufacturing and related industries. The report notes strong local firms and a dense supply chain, with significant employment tied to weapon production and ancillary services.
W J Rogers abstract office lists transfers: Regina Hutchinson guardian to Wayne Gilson guardian $1806 und 13 lot 13 block 3 Hunsingers add Elgin. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co to Wm Mattocks and wife Clara E WD $7500 SE NE NW SE NW W 1-2 NW NW SE N-1/2 SW 23-93-7. Wm Mattocks and Clara E Mattocks to Loretta Mattocks WD $1 SE NE NW SE NW W 1-2 NW NW SE N-1/2 SW 23-93-7.
St Olaf swept the first game of the N. E. Town league schedule beating Harpers Ferry 4 to 3 behind Glen Halverson pitching. Lorade Leath had two hits and drove in two runs for St Olaf while Kenneth Barker and Irvin Rugland turned three double plays to boost the win.
A five foot bull snake escaped from its cage in the Eldora High School biology room causing a disruption in class and prompting staff to secure the area. No injuries were reported and the incident was contained by faculty and a local animal control unit.
Amid widespread consternation, pupils and teachers endured tense moments as a dangerous reptile remained loose until it was found in the building basement and captured, restoring a sense of safety.
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