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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
4
For sale a parcel in West Elgin comprising about 10 lots and a five to six room house with a garage. Interested parties may call at the R. A. Crider residence Mrs. Barbara Yenney Elgin 51fh.
A Des Moines related report mentions Taft and Stassen meeting while a broader review covers copies of vital papers offered for photocopy service, and campaign planning for 1948. It notes Lt Governor Joe Hanley of New York visiting Centerville and testing sentiment for Dewey, plus governors receiving gifts like a Texas ten-gallon hat and talk of a possible special legislative session to cut income tax. It also outlines Iowa safety and farm equipment tips with notes on motor vehicle safety, accident reporting, and maintenance steps for corn pickers.
Ern Dummermuth was born in Canton Bern Switzerland on December 24 1880. He came to America as a boy and was preceded in death by his parents four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two sisters Anny Brabham Lynwood California and Vic Clark Port Angeles Washington and his nephews and nieces. He died at Fayette county home on Thursday morning September 25 and funeral services were held September 27 at Muehlethaler funeral home officiated by Rev P F Zoschke. Burial followed in Elgin cemetery with casket bearers Herbert Emery Andrew Walter Floyd and Eldred Dugmeruth.
The Elgin Iowa town council met Sept 8 1947 without a quorum and adjourned. Sept 25 1947 minutes show present Mayor Falk and four councilmen with no absentees. prior minutes read and approved. Several bills approved for General and Waterworks funds including salaries, insurance, supplies, publishing, and pumping repairs.
The motion carried to raise the salary of W. P. Kohls to 175.00 per month effective Sept 1, 1947 and to transfer 200.00 from Water Fund to Light Fund. The council approved four additional street lights and the Class B permit from Leo W. Faith.
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