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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
2
Homemakers plan to can first summer greens while shorter times for canning peas raise safety concerns. Iowa State College nutritionist Jewel Graham notes many tested canners were off by up to seven pounds, stressing need for accurate gauges, proper cleaning, and possible gauge replacement or recalibration.
Fayette County Board of Supervisors met in regular session in the Court House with all members present. Reports from County Recorder, Auditor, Clerk, and Sheriff on fees and fines through March 1948 were approved. Indemnities for Bovine Tuberculosis and payroll items were approved, followed by maintenance payrolls. Resignation of a constable and tax refund for Mildred Walker were approved, along with Class B beer permits for Country Club Jefferson and Donata W. and Eileen M. Tyn dig Jefferson. Minutes approved. meeting adjourned.
A new type mechanical tree planter is being tested in Iowa to boost erosion control wildlife cover and timber crops. It promises reduced labor costs and faster reforestation in areas requiring large scale planting.
Prospects for a good Iowa fruit crop look brighter than they did late last winter, with warmer weather and improving conditions lifting expectations for yields across the state. Local growers express cautious optimism about apples peaches and berries this season.
A parade of party hopefuls files to seek renomination in Fayette County for 1949 50 offices including County Recorder County Auditor County Attorney Board of Supervisors Sheriff Clerk of District Court State Representative and related posts Hazel Gehring A C Davis Philip Wolfe Fred A House Dell Smith Fred W Gremmels and Fred Ingels declare intent to run subject to Republican voters decisions at the June primary election
Sudan grass is a quick growing drought tolerant pasture crop in Iowa. It remains productive through the warm summer when permanent pastures are dormant. Regular spraying with DDT and good sanitation are Iowa's best bets for a fly free summer.
A fragment from 1923 reports Mrs. Otto Topp dying after sudden illness in West Union Hospital, leaving six children and her husband, with remans to New Hampshire. It also describes Hull Brabham’s severe arm injury from a field accident, local building plans by Fred Reusser, and assorted community notices about visits, travel for Lew and Emma Martie, and reflections on family routines and schooling.
A nostalgic column argues that school disruption leaves children idle and underfoot, praising school attendance for instilling punctuality and regularity in daily life. It laments the loss of organized influence and asserts the value of a structured routine.
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