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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
8
Thomas A. Edison urges resilience, recalling past depressions and American strength. He counsels bravery, faith, and moving forward as the nation endures economic downturns and aims for renewed prosperity.
A stream of visits and guests fills Cheery Valley and nearby towns. Families such as Strong, Foxwell, Kerr, and Shaffer host relatives and friends across Elgin, Oelwein, Volga City, and Waterloo, with outings to Rock Valley, Madison areas, and Wisconsin Illinois trips noted.
The District Court in Fayette County Iowa will hear on September 1931 the instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of I L Harrington deceased for admission to probate. West Union Iowa August 7 1981 Edgar A Traeger Clerk Una Montgomery Deputy
Mr and Mrs Jake Muehlenthaler and Fred Muehlenthaler of Slater Iowa visited from Friday to Sunday in the Denner homes. Many relatives gathered for dinners and suppers at the Friederich Christen Dennler and Hangen households with neighbors from Fairfax Garnaville Elgin and Oak Grove joining in.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives in Merrill Fairfax Monroe and West Bend while farm events tied to Helms & Son Herefords take attention. trips to Gordon Nebraska and multiple family gatherings highlight a week of social activity and extended family connections in the region.
A countywide notice calls rural teachers and substitutes to a full day meeting on Saturday August 29 at 9 am in the West Union courthouse assembly room. New reading arithmetic and language texts will be presented with changes and outlines from the state and county offices. Supplies for the year will be provided. attendance is required. L G Meyer County Supt. Verle Kniel fell ill and was confined to bed for several days.
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