10 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by R P Strauch. The newspaper notes its mailing as second class matter at the Elgin Iowa post office in Fayette County for standard distribution.
Wuaseapauin thanks those who offered condolences and support. The notice expresses gratitude through a memorial thank you card style, naming no individuals or organizations due to the fragmented text. It records a respectful acknowledgment of sympathy and remembrance.
George Snyder of Traer Iowa writes a lighthearted column touching on local commerce Elgin and Traer grocery counts and highway plans. He recalls old neighbors, schools teachers and a Scotch tale while offering humor on hats fashion driving and everyday town scenes.
C. Miller & Sons sought a municipal franchise to place poles and run wires for power in Clermont. The Brick City council approved and plans a special election. If granted, the dam project would place Elgin in the lighting and power district, with leaders likely to come from that area.
A columnist recalls Lent banter and a tax on laughter during a visit to Traer. A playful exchange about giving up fifty dollars for an Easter bonnet leads to notes on golf, swimming, and church capacity. The piece ends with a quip that humor is valuable in any market.
George Elmer Ida and Hulda Schori spent Sunday in Mc Gregor with Miss Cathout at McGregor Heights. Pearl Greenley turned sixteen Saturday and friends arranged a surprise party. The group later gathered at her home for lawn games and conversation. Verle Kniel visits relatives in the country. She stopped at Ed Gehring’s in Illyria Friday. Ern Bauder returns to Ames to attend school. Jessie Groth, daughter of H. Groth, breaks her leg in a buggy accident while coasting with other young ladies near her country home.
Mrs Arvilla Shaffer writes to the Echo praising rains that greened fields while lamenting many moves and deaths among Elgin friends. She notes Rev Starr visiting Elgin often, and mentions Hazel and herself are well. She looks forward to the summer session nearing completion.
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