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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial, a newspaper serving Fayette County Iowa, notes its status as second-class mail matter under the 1852 act. The notice is dated September 1, 1891, and marks its post office designation and mailing status.
In Mason City on Monday 1922 Meth dist pastors for the year were chosen. Rev F Hillman, returning pastor of Elgin Church for three years, heads to East Dubuque. Rev D V Butler of Waucoma becomes Elgin Illyria pastor. Local fans Max Hunsberger and Elmer Schori travel to Chicago to watch White Sox and Cubs games. Charles Capper and his bride settle in over Feller Hardware. Donald Dean and Irvin Etter miss Rochester, Minnesota due to a rain delay while locating on the farm rental. Frank Capper returns home after a month away.
Melehr Luchsinger notes advance at Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. Beginning October 2 creamery butter will cost forty seven cents per print pound. John Kohler and wife and Mrs Jim Boyle visited relatives here and in Elkader after traveling from West Bend. Neighbors hear Grimm Schupbachs radio station overnight, with music and speeches from across the U S.
A practical home fire guide outlines three fire types and correct suppression. Do not use water on oily fires as it may spread flames. smother grease with blankets or a suitable extinguisher. For electrical fires, cut power first and use an approved extinguisher. Keep a ready water supply and ensure all household members can operate the main service switch. Maintain closed doors and windows to starve the fire of air.
Left over toast can be dried in the oven and ground in a food chopper. Stored in a glass jar, it serves as breading for meats and vegetables.
The Elgin Echo ownership and circulation statement sworn by publisher R P Strauch on October 1 1947 lists publisher editor and business manager all as R P Strauch of Elgin Iowa. It states no bondholders or security holders owning 1 percent or more, and reports an average monthly circulation of 1490 copies.
Home Ec classes preserve foods with tomatoes peaches carrots and make pickled pears cherries grape and mint jelly and peach-pineapple preserves. Junior class discusses leadership, candy sales, plays, and first class party in Oelwein. birthdays noted for Roger Howard and four other students. Reading in streets and roads, perfect spellings in six weeks, and new grade books like Winky are mentioned along with a new magazine.
A late 1940s Elgin school newsletter reports sixth graders multiplying fractions and seventh graders calculating perimeters and areas, with students enjoying The Junior Review. It notes dental cards returned by fourth and fifth graders, an absent student after appendectomy, and a bulletin board about New England states. Marie Adrian, 17, is featured in Who's Who with details of her looks and hopes.
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