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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial lists its run as a second class mail matter with a Sept 1 date and Fayette County post office handling. The notice notes compliance under the 1852 Act and identifies Elgin in Fayette County with reference to the Elgin, 10WA listing.
Editorial note states want ad rates at 10 cents per line with a weekly minimum if paid with cash. If not paid with cash, the minimum charge rises to 50 cents. Blind ads or inquiries are handled by the office with a 16 line limit.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon October 29 at the United Brethren church for George Jennings of Independence. He was born February 15, 1863 in Fayette county and died October 26 at age 89. He married Ee Walters in 1887. they had two children Clifford and Bessie, both preciously deceased. Survived by son Clifford of Manchester, seven grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and many relatives.
Geo O Jennings family thanks friends and relatives for sympathy and acts after the death of Geo Jennings. Mr and Mrs Le Roberts and family express appreciation for support and kindness during their loss.
Fragmented schoolyard chatter notes difficult plow work and harsh conditions. Tales claim digging deep helps, while a few households push on despite limited yields. A stray line mentions a comic scene about popcorn and sentimental movie moments amid passing references to Army procedures and a government waste piece in Grit.
Jongiine Eniel of West Union underwent major surgery Tuesday morning at Palmer hospital in West Union. The Gov Bruce D Jones family of Decorah is home after four family members were hospitalized with polio. they are recovering and must report back in six weeks for exams in Jew City. Mrs Jakn Falk is a patient at Postville hospital, admitted Sunday. Doyle Baker went to New Hampton hospital Thursday and was transferred to Mercy hospital. The piece notes a man who bought a fifth, saw a clash, and used it to drown his sorrow after an election celebration.
A fragmented Nevada reminiscence recalls a 1977 crash near Williams corner injuring four people in a near total wreck. The Purple and White football team won 2 0 over Fayette. Legion members plan to attend a Fourih district meeting in New Hampshire. A Swiss contact reports daily use of his Chevrolet in insurance work. Corn in the Wadena area shows quality below usual. George Metzger’s closing sale is set for Friday with move to Elgin afterward. New Elgin speed limits of 15 mph in business districts and 25 mph in residence zones are being posted.
In a calm after the storm, readers reflect on pre-election chums and call for unity to support leaders for the next four years. The row on fall farming, bargaining, and chores hints at chores, weather, and community life.
Burglars blew open a safe at the Alta cooperative creamery but missed about $80 left in an office desk. Local police are investigating the break in and reviewing nearby shop records for clues.
On the Harvey Schoening farm near Glenwood the corn yield reached about 108 bushels per acre. The Schoening farm was submerged under eight feet of water last spring during the Missouri river flood.
Fragmented text notes seven persons suffering loss or sanitation in corn picker students within a singles stock. Mentions Capitol Building in Washington DC and 1952 reference to Waite House.
The 1952 pheasant season will open in some county areas at 12 oclock noon November 11. Hours extend from noon until 4 39 p.m. daily. Hunters may bag up to three cock birds.
Tuesday's municipal election produced returns across local wards with sightings of key candidates and preliminary tallies. Voters chose representatives and measures in a closely watched contest across multiple precincts, setting the stage for final official certification in coming days.
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