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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
1
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Lyons Kansas reminiscence traces Elgin's past and present. The writer recalls winter wood piles, gas lights, trains, various trades, homecomings, and changing roles for women. He contrasts old town life with modern improvements and notes amid humor how business and society evolved over 37 years.
Rain could dampen parts of the homecoming program yet not spoil the overall event. Several buildings can host large crowds and accommodate diverse activities. Attendees split into groups for programs, socializing, or seeking shelter, ensuring ample room and entertainment despite the rain.
Louis Klingman Sr. returns from Iowa City after surgery to remove the first finger of his right hand. Ezra and Mrs. Patterson left Monday for Elkader then Wahpeton North Carolina for a sixtieth wedding anniversary. Gus Stoehr and Mrs. Stoehr of Greeley visit relatives. Betty Benson to La Crosse to see Fred Falk family. Gus Boyer and Grace back from Mason City with the Kiple family. Marriage cards for R Brause and Nellie Griffith received. Schoolhouse doors now swing to comply with state law. W F Peacock and family from Minneapolis visited Frank Kimball. C S Halstenson returned from an automobile trip via Waterloo and other places. S W Kuster arrived from Remsen with wife and daughter for two weeks with Ben Schori family.
Earl Medicott of Storm Lake stunned Albert City residents by loading his bungalow and furniture onto a truck and relocating the entire home to Storm Lake, showcasing an unconventional move that drew attention from neighbors and local officials.
Donald Morrison, 24, of Oelwein, was committed to Independence State Hospital by the Fayette County court and Insane Commission as an inebriate. He had recently been jailed at West Union for involvement in a brawl at Oelwein and had previously lost his eyesight in 1937 due to a teargas incident with Oelwein police.
Dr. Malcolm Price a Carroll Iowa born educator with Detroit public school senior role is selected to succeed Orval Latham as president of Iowa Teachers College Cedar Falls. Appointment effective Sept. 1. Price earned BA Cornell College 1918 MA Iowa 1928 PhD Iowa 1929 in educational administration. The Snyder farm fawn story notes a fond annual May visit for meals from a red cow.
The Baptist Mission Society gathered last Wednesday at the church with hostesses Mrs. Anna Buser, Mrs. Emma Reusser, and Mrs. Mary Haas. Mrs. Theo W. Dons of Forest Park gave the devotional on Mountains of the Bible. Hel en Muehlethaler and Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler sang a duet. Rev Zoschke spoke briefly on Unity for Faith.
Mrs. Tilda Berger Ericson, once a resident of Elgin, recounts her education at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Oregon State College and a teaching career in Iowa Seattle and Bellingham. She married Lars J Ericson an industrial arts teacher now in California. Their son Robert attended college and daughter Lorna Mae finished high school and plans college.
News notes William Krueger Jr son of William Krueger married Mariam Pfaff on June 12 1940 at the Baptist church in Portland Oregon. The Kruegers former residents now live in Portland with eldest son Raymond married earlier and Dorothy working in an Old People's home. Since the marriage the couple and the youngest son are living together.
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