13 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
1
Publication details for The Elgin Echo at 3711 Elgin Iowa include mail matter status and post office registration in Fayette County Iowa. The notice notes second class mail status and a filing under the 1852 act, dated September 1, 1891.
The Fayette county farm bureau women’s exhibit placed fifth among 19 counties at the Iowa State Fair. Weddings: Carroll Klingman and Cora Lantz married Sept 10 in Waterloo. Mildred Yearous and Eugene Woodworth wed Sept 15 at the Yearous home, planning to reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A Sunday fire destroyed the Chas Peters home near Brainard. Kenneth Evans sustained a greenstick fracture. Elgin High plans a football team after a one year absence. several teachers relocated for the year.
Dent teachers Miss Lyons will stay at the Rennison home Miss Crowe with Mrs Nicklaus Misses Nemo and Van Horan at Grether Miss Yunker at Mrs Delis Meyers Mr Whitney at Ed Hansons Miss Clemens at B S Baumgartners.
Olaf Martinus Ruroden son of Ole and Mary Ruroden born in Clayton county June 18 1875 died at his home Aug 31 aged 75 near Elgin baptized at Marion Lutheran church by Rev G C Gjerstad married Lettie Malmquist May 4 1904 six children survive widow and six children Mabel Mrs Carl Bergan Lloyd Maynard Alvina Mrs Roy Halverson Agnes Mrs Howard Barnes Lyla Mrs Elmer Rodas two sisters Mrs Bertina Gilbertson Mrs Gina Amundson 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren preceded by five brothers two sisters and his parents ill for some time funeral Sept 4 at Marion Lutheran church with Dr S J Strandford officiating pallbearers named. Card of thanks from Lettie Ruroden and children.
Notice amends Articles to strike the first paragraph of Article T11 and insert that the authorized capital stock is 50 000 dollars, 500 shares of common stock par value 100 dollars each, all shares same class, with voting rights vested in common stock owners.
A Bean County item reports Mrs. Fred Brelsford of Bouton found a three pound six ounce tomato in her garden seven inches wide and 19 inches in circumference. A nest of Yellowjackets appeared over a front door in Waverly, while Sandyville in Warren County marks its 100th anniversary this year with a planned family reunion next year.
Local households report a sequence of Sunday and Thursday visits and dinners. Mrs Carl Torkelson dined with Harold Kimball, while the Frieden families of West Bend hosted Clara Brabham and Rudy Posseh for meals.
A reflection on a girl who could not afford a fur coat for Christmas and sobbed at home. The piece traces her development from childhood to eighteen, blaming spoiled upbringing and parental habits while urging responsibility and problem solving.
The Iowa Safety Congress urges drivers to watch for children as thousands head to and from school. In the last year 130 Iowa children were killed and over 5500 injured in traffic, often en route to school. Drive cautiously beyond school zones during morning and afternoon rush hours.
Insight on how stable upbringing helps young people stay grounded after adulthood. It contrasts fortunate youths who value sensible choices with those less privileged, noting the impact on happiness, style, and life prospects.
Farm Topics advises fly control methods and stresses hogs need ample shade and water in hot weather. It notes that overgrazing pastures promotes weed growth and reduces forage quality.
William Hall of Wisconsin, a Winnebago Indian, visited the Decorah museum and was revealed as the grandson of Chief Winneshiek, the tribe's first chief. Hall currently resides in Wisconsin.
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