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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
8
Sunday school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 15 a m Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m at the church Many local visits and gatherings including Miller Cutforth wedding at New Hampton and various calls in Oelwein Des Moines Ames Cedar Rapids and Postville. Neighbors and families shared meals and housewarmings while routine church and social activities filled the week.
Guernsey Smith and Mr and Mrs Andrew Yearous were visitors Sunday afternoon at Chas Yearous Arlington and Mrs Mattie Kimpston. Fayette and Mrs Clara Baumgartner were guests at the Fred Burrow home Sunday.
Mrs Wayne Kestergon and David of Pensecola plan a month long visit at Ray Jacobin home. The Alen Anderson family called on A O Anderson at Postville hospital. Mrs Mary Eno and Mrs Hawkins of Chicago were dinner guests of Ray Jacobin. Dinner guests included Palmer Larson Grove and Henry Larson. Rodney Smith Orlando Loftsgard families and Mervin Petersons hosted gatherings with Ruth Loftsgard and others visiting in Fayette and Chester areas.
Cheery Valley mentions residents visiting Rochester and Volga areas last week. Attendees include the Friederichs, Orrs, Sutters, Dennlers, Minihans, Frank Christen and others at various homes. Good Neighbors Club held April 11 with 23 members, memory gifts made, secret pals drawn, and plans for May meeting. wedding travel noted for Des Moines attendees.
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Social notes describe numerous Sunday visits among Brainard area families. Pat Woodson and Emery Rureden clans from West Union joined Gordon Rureden home gatherings. Clifton Kerr family from Waucoma spent Sunday with the Kerrs. Howard Boyle Alanna and others visited in the Hay Gilbert and Chas Peters households. Paul Patterson Lansing and Willis Lyon were guests, and the Lauer Briggs wedding at Eldorado was attended by Peggy Helms and Barbara Gilbert.
A review of Dorothy Baruch's New Ways in Discipline advocates draining offensive emotions like anger and fear to improve behavior. Reflecting a child's feelings helps release pent-up emotions, allowing warmer responses. examples include a boy called sissy and a girl who drew dogs to vent fear. The book, published by McGraw-Hill, argues mean feelings cannot be instantly transformed into nice ones.
The obituary notes Joe Robert Anderson of Osage, aged 83, recently retired after a 45 year career in business. He learned the jewelry trade in Des Moines when the city population was about 13,000, and references earlier life events and dates are referenced in the fragmented notice.
Regular session held at town hall with Mayor Falk and six councilmen present. Minutes approved and bills audited including salaries for mayor, councilmen, election officials, and utilities. new officers sworn in and committees appointed. town clerk and marshal named.
Last week’s letter details visits and dinners across Iowa and Illinois. Families including Hyman DeWald Mahoney Moore Aeschliman and Bushby host and guest in Cedar Rapids Iowa City Fairbank Postville and Chicago. The 500 club hosts prize winners and Beiskers celebrate a silver anniversary in Postville.
Busy week of visits and dinners across Grand Meadow and Clermont. Ernest Holt and Clarence Olson families joined at Donald Larson home. Andrew Reinhart hosted and Caroline Erickson hosted others. Helmer Lyngaas and Harold Theis hosted a turkey dinner in Clermont. Emmanuel Larson, Williston, and others spent Friday afternoon at the Donald Larson home.
Last week's letter notes social visits across West Union and nearby Cedar Rapids. Pat Woodson family hosted in Gordon Buroden home with Tiss Bartholomew and Max Heins guests from Cedar Rapids. Easter party held at Clive Helms home. Dan Craft, Barbara Gilbert, and Mattie Craft hosted visitors. Additional visits included Mrs. Robert Kerr Jr and Ray Gilbert family at Dan Craft home.
Clermont residents Mrs Grace Barker and Tommy Willis Lyon Robert Helms and Mr and Mrs Ray Gilbert with family visited the Rob art Kerr home Sunday evening joining in a social gathering with local residents including Clermont and surrounding area guests.
Clara and Myrtle Peterson visited Harry Helgerson's home Thursday. Mrs Lloyd Aanes Clarise and Jean stopped by Mrs Caroline Brickson's on Wednesday. Ed Johnson visited Monday. Albert Olson and Mrs Henry Olson spent Friday with Mrs Julia Landsgard Bert Lyngaas and Leong called at Helmer Lyngaas Thursday. Ewald Lyngaes visited Friday. Gerald Schneider family were guests Sunday. Leo Larson Adrian spent Sunday at Spencer Nesvick home near Osian. Mrs Larson stayed longer. Florence Hein Myrtle Andrew of Cedar Rapids spent weekend here. Alvin Halverson family and Ernest Holt visited Donald Larson Sunday. Ames Olson family visited Friday. Julia Wandsgard spent Sunday at Hd Johnson. Arthur Berg census man called on farmers last week.
The report shows 93,000 additional persons were injured in U S motor vehicle crashes last year compared with 1948. The rise marks a notable shift in traffic safety near the end of the period, reflecting broader exposure and evolving roadway risks.
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