20 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
1
A Texas rancher hopes for rain while workers welcome a sprinkle. A farm hand dances in the rain to celebrate, but the owner insists every drop should fall on Texas, underscoring the value of water.
Several farm sales are planned in coming weeks including Ern Holzer, Sidney Nutting, Olaf Berg, Holm and Reinhart, Wyman Trade, and O. L. Olson with Nov 28 as dates for two. Wyman Trade will move to West Union in early December. Robert Gehring attends a buttermakers' convention in Minneapolis. Harry and Mrs Burnside relocate to Milwaukee. T. A. Roland moving to Minnesota. bank building heating and decor in progress. Chas Fritz and Anna Currell Gruver wedding in Cedar Rapids in the evening.
A collage of remarks on politics in Highland and Marion townships with Sheriff Carlson’s narrow loss and a wary note about a political foe. It blends humorous quips on accidents, marriages, gossip, and penny-ante ethics, alongside brief anecdotes from Floridan and Sumner Gazette writers about trends, raises, and punning dialogue.
J. F. Ingels of Randalia was re elected president and Sylvan Hoag of Elgin re elected vice president. I. A. Patridge of Mannard became secretary with H. R. Young of Arlington as treasurer. L. A. Kiel of Fayette named boys' club chairman. Ingels named Iowa Farm Bureau Federation voting delegate for two years. Hoag named alternate. Women’s officers listed plus ten year pins to Lester Anderson and Geo. Metzger.
A marriage license was issued at Elkader on November 12 for Francis Wolf of Strawberry Point and Hilda Meyer of Elgin. Supper and dinner guests visited Elgin residents, including the Bigler and Heins families, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Germann and Max Lehman hosted. The Little Swiss Band played at a shower dance in Volga for Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wolf, formerly Hilda Meyer. Roy Becker and family visited after the Iowa Minnesota game, staying with Mrs. Alice Becker and sons. Lloyd Reierson, drafted at Fort Des Moines November 11, has not yet reached a training camp. Mrs. James Yount of New Providence suffered a storm window accident, cutting an artery, and is recovering.
Charles E. Hughes and his wife deny being victims of a confidence game while admitting reports claimed they were swindled out of 27500. They say they are amused by the rumor and say they enjoyed the attention, though they were not harmed.
The American Red Cross membership drive runs from November 11 to November 30. It notes that government funding is not provided, relying on annual dues and voluntary contributions. If no one calls, you may leave a $1 donation at Elgin State Bank and receive a receipt.
Workmen began Tuesday placing a new roof on the Hadset business building at Center street and on the adjacent garage on Main street. The property is currently leased by C. J. Mulford of Independence Produce Co.
A county meeting of the American Legion posts and Auxiliary units will be held in Fayette on Tuesday evening November 25. The event advocates local participation and joint activities for veterans and associated groups.
A church gathering Sunday honored Chas Craft Chesley Boyer and Stanley Boyer on their birthdays. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs Ju E Burroughs Mr and Mrs Doc Grimes Mr and Mrs Richard Kohls and family Mrs Sheldon Moats and daughter and many neighbors and relatives. Local visits and a B Y P A meeting followed with notes on church activities and Sunday school.
In pieces from Marion Sentinel Bremer Co Independent and Howard County Times, readers are urged to tighten living standards as taxes rise, question wartime overhead in WPA relief, and note a farmer’s frustration with taxes after a Des Moines ammunition plant visit, signaling broader fiscal anxiety.
A Postville Herald reader recounts workmen tearing down usable farm gates and discarding them. An offered purchase of eleven gates at four dollars each was rejected, prompting critique of excessive government procedure and wasteful taxpayer costs while junking continues. The piece critiques bureaucratic delays and highlights the cost to public services.
A three story Torrance hotel suffered heavy damage in the Los Angeles region tremor, the sharp quake described as the strongest in eight years. Guests fled as bricks rained onto the street and the building was condemned, forcing guests to seek alternative lodging.
On Joseph's farm no tractors but many horses. A gas tank near Stuart, holding about 25 000 gallons, was forced from the ground due to recent rains. About 2 000 gallons remained in the tank when the gas company planned to place the tank above ground. The article notes Joseph's horse interests and a local gas incident. A separate notice mentions Harold Welch and a Denison baby shower for twins hosted by Kiwanians with a souvenir dividend notice prepared by Charles Bartcher and Dr Sievers.
San Francisco reports Saburo Kurusu, a special envoy from Japan, arrived at the Pan American base on Treasure Island after crossing the Pacific. He has been entrusted with broad authority to amicably settle major differences between America and Japan, with conferences in Washington, D. C. aimed at this goal.
A bushel of pears or peaches cut in halves yields about 16 quarts of mixture when canned as medium shrup. A bushel of tomatoes yields about 24 quarts when canned.
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