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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
8
Mrs G T Hensley of Lima visits with Mr and Mrs Harold Ashby. A family follow up meeting was held at Walter Rothlisberger’s home last Monday evening. The next meeting will be at Fred Rothlisberger’s on April 27. Numerous locals attend weddings, visits, and quilling parties at homes in Volga Elgin and surrounding areas with Rob Smith and the Kimballs among those noted.
Reynolds Strong and family were guests Sunday afternoon at the Geo Davis home near Randalia. Chas Livezey and family from near Volga visited Harold Peterman Sunday evening. Allen and Alice Frieden from near Lima visited their grandparents, Mr and Mrs Gottfred Frieden. Mrs Myrtle Medberry and Edith Ernst stayed with Perry Medberry’s family near Volga. Fremont Ogle returned from Iowa City hospital after an operation weeks ago. Ladies Aid Society and Cemetery Association met at the church with Martha Chapman hosting. next month they will meet with Mrs Reynald Strong. Ruth Schneider spent the weekend with George Butikofer’s in Cheery Valley. Chas and Della Chapman of Elgin visited Andrew Yearous. Clifford Holtzman and son Charles of Donnan, with Mr and Mrs Austin Earle and Frank Kohter of West Union, were guests of the Ralph Holtzman family Sunday evening. Mrs Fred Rothlisberger called last Friday on George Hyde and Chas Ulish.
Ellen and Edwin Hanson hosted Saturday dinner at Elgin while Neema Zauge of West Bend visited Lucy Cheis ten. Numerous neighbors shared meals and attended gatherings at the homes of Friederich, Blockhus, Christen, Hanson, and others in Elgin, West Union, Postville, Hawkeye and nearby towns.
The text presents a dubious manifesto claiming to recite wealth and power of nature to mislead and improve the population. It suggests an attempt to educate and influence the public toward a false, crafted happiness. The language implies a nationalist or adversarial stance toward certain groups.
The federal office of education employs one lawyer for every 100 persons in the United States.
The note states that children under three years old are exempt from the tax on those staying in hotels or pensions in France. The provision highlights a partial relief for very young travellers.
Mr and Mrs John Nydegger hosted the 500 card club Saturday evening with prizes awarded to high scorers Mrs Beryl Boleyn and Evelyn Dennier and low scores to Mrs Walter Dennies and Beryl Boleyn. The column lists numerous visits and dinner guests across Oak Grove including families Dennier, Lehman, Zadlett, Christen, Howard, Barnhouse, Kerr, Pollock, Dennler, Muncie, and others from nearby towns, with multiple Sunday dinners and social calls noted throughout the period.
Mrs Clifton Powell and two other ladies attended a Methodist Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs H W Helms home last Thursday. Fred Hanson stayed Friday with the Roy Leuchtenmacher family. Mr and Mrs Ron Wilson called at Mrs Lizzie Corner at Cler mast Sind in the afternoon. Clarence Kohls and daughter from Volga were dinner guests at the Wm Kohls home Sunday. Celia Red spent the weekend with John S Der. Mr and Mrs Bon Baunpartner and Marie visited Sunday at the Wm Kohls home. Harold and Molbert Meyer were guests Sunday at the Walter Dennier home. Mr and Mrs Emil Frieden and AY Schlupp visited Sunday afternoon at the John Schneider home.
Gunder News Ole Loftsgard buys a new Chevrolet. Henry and Mrs. Velleraven visit West Union. Lilian Loftsgard taught at Center school. Lilian Meyer is the teacher. Floyd and Mildred Edegard spend Monday with relatives. Sidney Larson and family visit from near Luana. Loftsgard and Amundson visit West Union. Dorcas Society meeting at church April 25 with picnic lunch. Chas Loftsgard visiting Clermont. Ward and Houg families dine with Mrs. B. Nelson. Gilbert Loftsgard hosts relatives and friends for dinner. Eddie Nelson and Walter Martie families visit Martin Halverson. Marion township Republicans caucus at Center school. Oscar Olson, Mabel Reierson, and Mrs. Hermen visit the Loftsgard home. Henry Vellersven and T. T. Loftsgard buy new tractors.
Brainard residents share visits and hospitality with neighbors and friends. Rev G A Thomas hosts Brainard visitors, while Oneal Howard dined with Genevieve Peters and several families hosted guests through the week. Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting with Mrs Don Cummings, and several households report weekend guests and visits.
Nutting and Eflen with Kenneth Kjos and Walter and Winifred Pierce plus families hosted guests Sunday at Peters home. Numerous local relatives shared meals with the Botterman and Boyer households. Opal Howard celebrated her 11th birthday with Brainard school friends as Brainard Church announced Sunday services at 10, 11, and 7:30.
The troposphere lies below the stratosphere and within which convective disturbances are confined. It is also called the convictive region, a term first applied by Teisserenic de Bort.
Fatb's Market advertises ten pounds of onions for 25 cents. The copy also invites customers to inspect Bradley-Vrooman pitings and varnishes before purchasing decorating supplies. The text mentions Belier's Hard wy Ward Elin and spring redecorating time with a note about owing one on all cans.
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