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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
3
It is easier to back into trouble than out of it and drivers without helpers face backed dangers. Statistics back the worry, advising avoidance of backing where possible and parallel parking when feasible. If backing is necessary, ensure the way is clear and back slowly.
A foreign pianist was hired as accompanist for an aspiring amateur singer. The amateur, a lady, showed great ambition but faulty technique which surfaced at the first rehearsal. After she flattened many notes, the accompanist urged silence and noted she sang in the cracks while he played both black and white keys.
There are about 800 species and subspecies of parrots worldwide according to the report. The count highlights the vast diversity of parrots across continents and habitats.
Earnest L. Dill and Edith A. Dill sue to quiet title to 30.43 acres in section 35 township 95 north range 7 west Fayette County Iowa described as the southwest quadrant of the northeast quadrant and related parcels. The petition says unknown defendants may claim interests, asserts plaintiffs have possessed for over ten years, and seeks establishment of ownership and removal of adverse claims. The notice directs appearance by noon September 2, 1938, in West Union Court House, with Antees & Antees as attorneys.
A vignette shows Bessie planning to spend a new dime on ice cream soda while a minister urges her to donate to missions. She considers giving the dime to missions but decides to buy the soda and have the druggist deliver it to missions.
The fragment hints at a dramatic line where Albert recalls a bullet striking his head and flying into space, followed by Annabelle asking if it was removed. The text appears as a miscellaneous want ad style fragment with dialogue and sale cues.
Mrs Val White of New Hampton visited L H Appelman. Mrs P K Paterson of Postville stayed with Nellie Halstenson. Marcella Schweinerus left to work near Decorah. Fred Cline bought a car for Dr L L Carr. LaVerne Bills hosted at John Chase home. Robert Kohler visited Arthur Loftsgard Jr. Wm Burrow toured Greene to see Josie Bohman. Wesley Ashby and Blanche Greathead dined with Alva Chase. Mrs Jack Halverson mourns brother in law Melrose Hedrick. funeral held Sunday. Also note 1196 population north of Ohio River.
A large Scott Field hangar in Mascoutah Illinois is slated for demolition as the War Department shifts the base to a strictly heavier-than-air post. The site, once built for Zeppelins, becomes General Headquarters of the air service in America to enable rapid mobilization and defense.
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