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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
1
A public notice in Elgin Iowa addresses weed control costs and the county auditor's duty to publish the order in official county newspapers. The document names Hazel Gehrin as County Auditor and states expenses will be assessed against landowners. The notice appears in the Elgin Echo Dial newspaper. The publication is part of a city or county order procedure with a required single publication.
Fayette County Iowa Board of Supervisors orders all landowners and possessors to destroy noxious weeds by specified dates in 1957. The plan assigns weed groups with deadlines from June 1 to July 10, requires adherence to prevent seed production, and directs removal of weeds along county roads. Compliance risks enforcement actions.
Miss Patricia Joan Spinner daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond J Spinner of Waukon married Thomas Burnell Benson son of Mrs Ruby Benson and the late Thomas Benson in St Bridget s Catholic Church Postville on May 11 Father Francis J Wabasher officiated The bride wore a pink linen suit with lavender corsage Their sister Janet Ann Spinner served as maid of honor The best man was Raymond F Spinner A dinner followed at V and J cafe The couple will reside in Postville where the bride works at W and J and the groom at Delwein City Laundry Co The couple met at St Patrick s School Waukon and Elgin High School respectively.
Cpl Bob Peters and Mrs Bob Peters dined Tuesday with Mrs Kermit Rowland at West Union. Reuben Miller and sons enjoyed Sunday dinner in Leslie Thompson’s Floyd home. Wilson Patterson family Glen Boyer Willis Lyon joined a Wednesday checker party at Harold Bennett’s Clermont home. Lawrence Gehring visited Paul Pulf er home.
Sunday and Thursday social rounds fill weekend with dinners and visits. Households entertained include the Peters, Reeder, Martin, Riley, Cox, Lyon, Kerr, and Van Sickle families. Guests span Clermont McGregor Volga and West Union, sharing meals and companionship.
Elgin locals hosted and visited kin from Cedar Rapids Clinton Postville and beyond during a bustling weekend. Families gathered for dinners and Mother's Day greetings while others traveled to Iowa City Oelwein and Decorah for church services and circuits. Notable mentions include confirmations in Our Saviors Lutheran Church and Minnesotan and Illinoisan guests at various Elgin homes.
The Marion Busy Bees met at Elaine Hellum May with 12 members answering roll call. Junior and senior girls were named to rally day duties with Elaine Hellum as junior and Marie Friederich as senior. Eva Hofer chosen for style review. Reva Friederich as alternate. Darlene Hofer, Barbara Gibbs, and Sharon Schupbach to sing in county chorus. Carol Schupbach candidate for county office. Marion Christen as campaign speaker. Ruann Metzger voting delegate. Eva Hofer to attend 4-H convention. Helen Christen rep. A later note reviews 152 1948 high school grads showing only 25 in professional-type work.
In Iowa the land machinery balance is highlighted by a study noting the average farm holds about 140 acres of cropland and one and a half tractors. The report discusses how farm size and equipment affect modern agriculture practices across the state.
A fragment notes research studies showing that a certain ratio fails to enable full employment of the machinery. It references economic analysis without clear context or named entities.
Trucker Russell Nelson of Carroll escaped with minor burns after driving a burning propane gas tanker out of town to a rural road. The 500 gallon load burst into flames as Nelson prepared the vehicle for painting.
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