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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1956
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial at 3711 Elgin Iowa shows second class mail status with entry Sept 1 1891 at Elgin Fayette County under the 1852 act. This line documents archival mailing classification and registration for the period.
The notice lists subscription rates of 2.00 per year for four northeast Iowa counties and 2.50 per year for all outside above territory payable in advance. It outlines want ad rates ten cents per line with a 30 cent minimum if cash accompanies order, otherwise a higher minimum. Blind ads and inquiries go to the office. Cards of Thanks memoriam and obituary poetry follow the regular advertising rates.
The Marion Mission Society met Thursday September 13 at the parsonage. Hostesses included Ruth Loftsgard Gilbert Loftgard Arthur Landsgard and Merril Olson. Devotion and Bible study were led by Orlando Loftsgard with Loras Heck assisting. Mrs Alvin Olson read a piece and a poem was read by Mrs Lewis Kjosa. Melvin Reierson discussed Christian Nurture as the birthday song honored four members. Remarks by Rev Boyce closed the meeting.
Progressive Home Study Club held a Sept 26 meeting at Mrs Walter Rothlisberger home West Union with 24 members. Members shared new or unusual flowers and heard talks with pictures on eastern and vietern trips followed by a contest and lunch. On Oct 3, 42 people attended a club dinner at the Lotus party room in West Union with spouses and social hour.
The Social Hour Club met Oct. 3 with co-hostesses Mrs. Glen Little and Mrs. Earl Kiple. Roll call asked who will be our next President, Mrs. Clifton Powell read a poem, and Mrs. Walter Dennler read an article on women at work. A bus tour to the Amana Colonies was discussed. the group plans a silent auction at the next meeting and invites guests. The November meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Cleve Bennett and Mrs. Virgil Torson.
Traveler Mr Earl Drake and Mrs Drake of Essex visited Lineville then reported their point er dog disappeared. The dog reappeared at their Essex home two days later, completing a 125 mile journey.
The main cause of corn picker injuries is the failure to disengage the power drive during adjustments. This safety oversight raises the chance of entanglement and injury, underscoring the need for proper lockout procedures and operator training.
Post master McMillan announced National Letter Writing Week to be held October 7 through 13. He noted that since 1938 the event has reminded Americans of the personal letter’s importance and the freedom to send uncensored first class mail as a basic American liberty.
Prices received by Iowa farmers in mid-September averaged 3 points or 1 percent below mid-August. The September 15 index stood at 243 percent of the 1910-14 base, down from 246 a month earlier and up from 233 a year ago. Beef cattle milk and eggs rose modestly while hogs calves and chickens fell. The crop index fell to 246 from 252 on August 15 due to losses in major crops.
Public ownership and circulation disclosure for The Elgin Echo Elgin Iowa as of October 1 1956 names publishers editors and managers R P Strauch and James Hermen Elgin Iowa list owners and note none hold 1 percent or more of bonds or securities average monthly paid circulation 1565 sworn before notary G J Mosby October 8 1956
Sumner Aces routed Clermont Elgin 47 to 19 at Sumner Friday night extending their streak to ten. The game saw Sumner score in every quarter amid strong offense and inconsistent defense on both sides.
Sumner toppled Clermont Elgin 47 to 19 as Haupt Knoploh and Meyer led a passing and rushing onslaught with 63 and 61 yard connections and multiple touchdowns. Swenson scored three for Clermont Elgin while Swenson added late TDs for Sumner as injuries and field goals shaped a high scoring game. Local standings note Oct. 12 games and upcoming matchups.
Richard Osterhus and wife transfer to Knute Solheim and Jessie J Wescott with others, Lot 7 8 B60 Clermont and Lot 18 B7 Park Add Arlington. Arthur L or Martha R Chapman Elgin Desoto sedan. Russell L Larson Clermont Chevrolet sedan. Farmers urged to apply for county seed distribution committees by Oct 22. Hog flu to cut pig profits in Iowa. T Sgt Forrest Rawley Kanawha cited for saving a paratrooper in Germany maneuvers. Crickets and pests controlled by lindane near homes.
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