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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
1
Rates listed for foreign and local display per inch, readers per line, and classified per word with a 25 cent minimum. Cards of Thanks and Memorial Cards priced at 1.00. notices of Resolutions of Respect and obituaries charged at regular rates up to ten lines for the society and school notices.
The piece lampoons pre election predictions and polling errors while noting public frustration with pollsters and politicians. Uncle Zeke boasts of debt changes in 1938 money and a wary outlook on tax lax. Miscellaneous quips about governance, guessing games, and social manners close the fragment.
A Wednesday fatality on the C R I Railroad near Brainard involved Mrs. Mary Wheeler who was struck on a track while walking between West Union and Brainard after a hand car crew warned of her presence. The incident occurred as she moved back onto the track and was struck with fatal injuries. Other items note October 28 1923 birth anniversary, an explosion injury report in Elgin, career update for Harry Nicklaus, early snow, and various local moves and plans.
The text notes Republicans want Stassen to take charge and reshape the party toward more progressive policies. It critiques old party patterns, suggests long-delayed changes, and mocks reliance on guesswork for money and radio contest puzzles. It also mentions furniture ads and a cynical view of poll trusts in multiple surveys.
Hildur Opsand daughter of Harold and Morris Amundson son of Mr and Mrs Ole Amundson were united in marriage Saturday at 1 30 pm in Marion Lutheran church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Dr S J Strandford with nuptial music by Arlene Amundson and Jayce Amundson. The bride wore a white satin gown with train and veil and carried yellow mums. Attendants included Ruth Opland as maid of honor and Arthur Amundson as best man. Ushers and guests wore coordinated gowns and suits. A reception followed in the church parlors with a three tier cake and wedding bells. The bride, a Postville High School graduate, served with the Waves in World War II. The groom, Clermont High School graduate, served in the Army in World War I. The couple left for a wedding trip.
Elgin residents hosted and visited relatives from Cedar Rapids Lansing and Oelwein. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Arveson and Lynn Arveson from Carney Nebraska and many others at various homes. A birth announced of Lee Henry Schertzer born October 27 to Mrs. Schertzer formerly Alvina Frieden.
Ordinance No 176 regulates keeping billiard halls and tables in Elgin Iowa. It requires a license for owners or employees with fees of 15 dollars for the first table and 5 dollars for each additional table. Licenses run one year and are non transferable with no refunds. Violations carry fines up to 25 dollars per day and enforcement duties are assigned to the town marshal. Passed November 1 1948.
Miss Betty L. Costigan daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Costigan Elkport became the bride of Thomas J Walch son of Mr and Mrs W H Walch Elkader on Saturday December 6 at St Michaels church Garber The couple left for a southern wedding trip after a breakfast and reception at the bride's home They will reside in Elkader after December 1 Miss Costigan a Clarke college graduate taught in Elgin schools last year Mr Walch a Elkader and State University of Iowa graduate works with W H Walch Sons at Elkader
Mrs Rose Baechler Mel bert and Selma Schneider with Gerald Lydia Thorson spent Sunday evening at Russell Jennings home near Wadena. Carl Rasmussen and Sandra of Oelwein visited the Olsons. Mrs Olson joined them for a few days. Tom Desmond and D Rene visited H D Yack. Yacks hosted and then took Tom to Owatonna before returning for a short visit.
Ray Lange of Garnav ille was reelected president of the Clayton County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting held in Elkader. Wendell Baskerville and Vernon Diers were reelected vice president and secretary, with Harold Huehsch named treasurer. Township directors and a dues increase to 15 dollars per year starting January 1, 1949 were approved. Don Groves of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation spoke on program expansion.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Lehman visited Dubuque Sunday for a day trip. Mrs. A. L. Arveson of Decorah spent the weekend with Chas. Providing your corncrib with four good roofs is important for this year's expensive corn crop. It's a necessity if you're going to seal your corn. Feeder cattle will get on feed quicker and do better if they are fed protein supplement from the market.
About 60 percent of the first 910 Iowa men examined for selective service were rejected. The overall 12 state fifth army area rate was 66.37 percent. Of 6185 men in the 12 state area including Iowa examined Oct 11 to 22, only 2080 were acceptable. Among the rejected, 48 percent failed the army physicals and the rest failed mental standards.
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