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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
8
A breezy stroll through Elgin shows locals at the drug store, bakery, depot, and a bank. Neighbors chat by the Turkey river bridge, with the Community Club pressuring for repairs while noting local business and social life.
A long list of Sunday guests visits in Cheery Valley and nearby towns including Oscar Baumgartner, Reynold Strong, and Martha Chapman households. Farmers and local residents attend church events, farm bureau talks, and family reunions. several trips to Ames and Des Moines are mentioned along with weekend visits and birthday celebrations.
Cheery Valley News notes Rose Friederich’s return after helping Mrs. Philman Larson for days and other social visits. Hilda Meyer visited Gladys Schneider. Adeline Lehman assisted Mrs. Ed Metager. Hanson family hosted Ira Olson family and guests including Lucille Alma Gladys and Lillian Christen for dinner. Further entries include Rose Friederich aiding Mrs. Ern Lerch, and Louisa and Lydia Dennler assisting Ellen Hanson. Harry Palmer and spouse from Janesville Wis vacationed at Albert Schupbach’s home. Muehlenthaler of Slater Iowa planned a brief visit.
The B Y P U held a party at Lola Buyer's home. Members visited D H Craft and Lewis Becker homes near Elgin. Several families visited friends, with note of trips to Indiana and Wisconsin. Marian Patterson hosted a Friday meeting. Sheldon Moats returned from Scotch Grove.
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