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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by R P Strauch and is entered in the Elgin Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
Items from 1917 Echo files note Elgin Canning Co. shut down after about a month while the current corn pack is praised for quality. Frost hurt some fields but overall output is satisfactory. Neighbors update on local homes, boulevard lights, lime shortage, and war effort messaging.
Fannie Johannah Jurgens Jacob born Oct 10 1912 in Buffalo Center lived in faith and service. She married Lloyd Jacob Sept 18 1941, had daughter Kathleen Marie, and died Sept 27 after a life of church work, family devotion, and quiet conviction. Survived by husband, daughter, parents, siblings, and extended kin. funeral attendance noted from many surrounding towns.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who have been kind during our recent bereavement. Your acts have comforted us and will be remembered. Lloyd Jacob and Kattleen Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jurgens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jacob Jana family.
In Colorado Springs, a patient is examined with an Eikonometer at the Glockner Hospital Aniseikonia clinic. The facility, among the nation's few, is sponsored by the El Purnar foundation and highlights modern eye care advances.
Bank statement from Elgin State Bank Iowa Fayette County shows resources totaling 715,856.58 with loans 243,538.76 and U S bonds 150,039.38. deposits and liabilities total 716,856.58, sworn by President Ernest Schori and officers on October 5 1942. additional note on farm record efficiency and scrap Japan propaganda closing with noesis.
Elgin town council met in regular session at the town hall with all members present. Bills were audited and allowed by unanimous vote, including salaries for Geo Boyle and T W Dean, supplies for Chandler Co and Clermont Brick, street lights and power pumping, and various services. No other business occurred. motion to adjourn carried. C J Harrington, Clerk.
The piece notes children mimicking war games with gunfire and raids, arguing some war play is natural but excessive focus harms development. It urges parents to diversify play with active sports and indoor hobbies. It also reports Leo A. Hoegh, Iowa representative from Lucas county, promoted to captain in the army and stationed on the Pacific coast aiding a new division.
Richard Kurash, a Decorah area farmer, grew four ears from a single base with 94 kernel tiers at the base of the main ear and lengths of 8 9 10 and 11 inches. Edwin L. Goltry of near Bedford, a Civil War era knitter, finished his 84th sweater for the Red Cross, matching his age.
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