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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
1
A chunk of quirky clippings from a midcentury column features an undertaker in Illinois vowing memorial billboards he will place near a cemetery for unpaid funeral debts. It jokes about work, self-importance, and urgent productivity. Also notes humorous bits on silk stockings and grandmotherly poise.
Taken from the Oct 26 Echo files, the item recalls 1916 happenings in Elgin. Mentions include new Rexall clerk Harry Keiser, Ralph DeSart’s death at 34, store hours discussions, Anna Gilbert at Greenley cafe, Fred E. Schori relocating a shop, land purchases by Jacob Kurth, J D Shaffer selling a Wyria home, and a farm sale at $212.50 per acre, plus Nicklaus heading to Cedar.
Mayme Schutte daughter of Mr and Mrs Elsner Schutte Elkport and John Friederich Jr son of John Friederich Elgin were married at St Pauls Lutheran Guttenberg on Oct 22 Rev R L Coovert officiated Attendants were Rosalyn Schutte and Clifton Rolfe Guests filled the church and the couple received showers at Lake side Guttenberg and the Elgin Opera House after the ceremony The bride wore white satin and lilies. groom farms and they will move to Elkport area
A vandal shot down six insulators on a pole near Guthrie Center causing over 50 farms to lose electricity. Line crews worked three hours to locate and repair the damage with parts and overtime costs.
Ramona California reports Turkey Queen Kay Kendall and her singing turkey will host 30,000 at the ninth annual Turkey Day celebration on Saturday November 1. The event features a parade horse show and a mammoth turkey exhibit.
Diamond Petroleum Products are praised for D X Motor Fuel and Diamond 760 Motor Oils offering quiet engines and hot weather lubrication. McIntyre's Super-Service is the local authority on oil, urging routine greasing and courteous service to boost resale value as West Union customers are invited to visit and “gus with McIntyre.”
A collection of brief Iowa items notes licensed deer hunting in Wisconsin, a night policeman supervising a chicken thief owl incident, Philip Leidligh run over but saved by road softness, a 100 year old Denison reunion after 43 years, a Lakota sliver in a foot finally lanced, a near-miss windmill climb by a Gar ner child, and annual oats tests showing Tama Boone and related varieties upholding Iowa’s lead in oat strains.
West Union presents Elsie E. Smith offering complete tract indexes and title records from government to present. Records updated daily showing matters of record for every parcel. For property purchases loans or title doubts, she provides thorough investigations and reliable information with modern methods.
Brothers Bob Belzer of Albia was repairing a car when Ray Belzer, driving another vehicle, approached blinded by lights and struck the car on the shoulder. Bob was not seriously injured.
Robert Ponsar Jr secretary treasurer discusses Federal Farm Loan programs in West Union. The article extols long term loans at favorable rates to help landowners and farmers own soil, emphasizing practical loan experience, courteous service, and local relevance. It invites consultation with the Federal Farm Loan Association for farm loan needs.
In 1946 a survey notes one in forty used hospital services, praising the West Union Community Hospital as a modern, well equipped institution with X-ray, registered nurses, and up to date medical gear. The editorial urges local support, praising its value in emergencies and community welfare.
The Avalon Theatre in West Union offers eight hours for work eight for sleep and eight for self improvement then invites residents to spend two hours of relaxation with first class pictures. Managed by Jack Fallows the theatre vows high standards good clean shows and careful picture selection for enjoyable recreation. Attend at least twice weekly for best experience.
Slifka Chevrolet Sales advertises as used car specialists with value, reliability, and customer trust. They promise easy ownership, broad selections, and strong service with a commitment to safe, comfortable winter driving and maximum value for money. Located at 237 West Union.
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