26 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
1
Church society and school notices offer memoriam and resolutions of respect at regular advertising rates. Obituary poetry and related notices are advertised with affordable pricing, as part of the church and community notices section.
Purple and White Tattler staff rosters show Georgana Falb as editor in chief with a host of editors and typists. The issue notes fall scenery in the hills, seniors’ day off for yearbook photos, and a junior class play casting for The Caster's Last Stand with director Mrs. Schori and stage manager Leland Capper.
A display at the high school features 20 LIFE magazine posters themed on United Nations countries people and ideals. The exhibition gathers posters prepared and obtained from LIFE to illuminate global topics for students.
The high school received a letter from William Moore serving in the Navy in the South Pacific. School notes show former students are valued. Bob Wenger visited Monday afternoon and Bob Larson on Wednesday morning.
A fragmentary exchange recalls a humorous moment as a newlywed man poses for a photo and Shirley Fo questions who the man is, highlighting light local chatter and return home.
In this issue readers glimpse a lively West Union scene with Sextet members Shirley Boyle Charlotte Tebbe Lauretta Gilson Amy Torkelson Dorothy Torkelson and Joan Mosby performing at Easter Star and Masonic events Norma Torkelson accompanies them. The sports section notes Elgin’s 25 to 12 win over Wadena, Warton scoring early and a 75 yard fourth quarter dash from Wadena’s 15 yard line.
In Fayette County an instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Fred Reichert, late of the county, is set for hearing on October 30, 1944 in the District Court for probate. Dated West Union Iowa October 20 1944 Herbert D Klammer Clerk Phyllis Wittenburg Deputy
Local real estate transfers reported by W J Rogers abstract office list multiple entries in Hutchinsons Additions, Elgin, and nearby towns including Arlington, Eldorado, and Clermont with transfers to buyers such as Hen rietta C Fobes, Hilda Rothmeier, R P Strauch, Estella Feller, Floyd Frieden, Arthur S Olson, Sadie DeSart, Ima Frances Cline, and Beesy Place. Notable transfers show nominal sums and undivided interests. additional notes recount a honeybee infestation in Reinbeck and a fall accident in Jolley involving Mrs Ben Bass with minor skull fracture and property damage.
Shorter days from October to January cause a seasonal slump in egg production on many farms. Artificial lighting can reduce this drop by stimulating the birds to resume laying during the short-day period. Provide at least 3 square feet of floor space per pullet in production and avoid crowding.
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