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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
6
Local notices list numerous visits and trips among Elgin residents. Families travel to Monona, Decorah, Waterloo and Davenport while hosting guests at homes in Elgin. News mentions birthdays, anniversaries, a new baby, and a Schneider family reunion at Elkader with regional outings on weekends.
The human eye can see about 1500 stars at once without optical aid. Moonlight or a slight haze will obscure about half of them.
The United States coast and geodetic survey will sweep the Boston harbor area to locate uncharted reefs and rocks using two boats with a weighted wire drag. Any obstructions found will be noted and investigated by divers.
Damp basements result from improper backfilling when rubbish is used to refill a dug foundation. Water runs down walls, pools, and seeps through pores into the basement. remedy includes refilling trench with clean dirt and, if needed, installing a tile drain at the trench bottom to carry off water.
Community Church in Ilyria holds a 11 15 a m worship service with no service at Clermont. Union Church in Clermont schedules Sunday evening services at 7 30 pm led by Minister Joseph C. Warton.
Lutheran church announces services on August 24 at St Olaf at 9 o'clock and Marion at 10 30 o'clock both in English. Pastor Dr S J Strandford invites all to attend and be welcome at every service.
Vern E Roberts born February 22 1891 near Sumner Iowa died August 17 1941 at University Hospital Iowa City aged fifty years five months and twenty five days. He lived in Oklahoma Waucoma Fayette Elgin and Fay ette and left a widow Bessie Jennings who died February 6 1934. Survived by children Verle Mrs Vernon Knight Leonard Ardith Phyllis Evelyn three grandchildren and relatives. Funeral at Methodist church in Fayette and burial in Wadena cemetery. Casket bearers listed. Music by Jayffer and Ae Howar d.
Two fliers survived a Durban area crash when their aircraft struck telephone wires and safely reached the ground without injuries. The incident occurred near Durban, South Africa, and authorities were alerted to the event.
Workmen retrieved what looked like sixteenth century bills valued at 1600 dollars from a drain in Prague. Police notified the national bank, which confirmed the money was counterfeit and issued no accusations beyond the discovery.
The Custer wolf, a famed Wyoming stock predator, once kept two coyotes as attendants. After his mate died, the pair shadowed his movements, warned of danger, and fed on leftovers after the wolf finished his meal, while a government hunter eventually exterminated the wolf.
Justin Paul Yearous born September 17, 1896, died August 10, 1941, after a life spent on the Volga area farm. A educated, nature loving American with deep civic interest, he leaves his mother and many relatives. After a service in Volga, funeral and Illyria church rites were conducted by Rev. Dee V. Butler, with burial in Illyria cemetery.
Mrs Blanche Yearous thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during bereavement. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered and appreciated.
Public demand keeps the second hand book exchange running for rural patrons at the West Union courthouse assembly room with Mrs. Elsie Potter in charge. Schedule begins Monday Aug 25 1941 9 am to 4 pm daily through Aug 30 and shifts Aug 31 to Sept 13 with earlier hours. Do not bring Newson Readers. Trade-ins offered for them at county book depositories. D. R. Roberts County Superintendent.
A Shenandoah resident notes an old Indian blanket with a good luck sign on her porch. Neighbors commented on its resemblance to a swastika, but the symbol is the traditional Indian good luck sign and the blanket predates Hitler.
House to house milk delivery dates from the Middle Ages with cows driven from home to home for on the spot milking, ensuring freshness for consumers of that era.
In this modern world it is surprising that one eighth of all power comes from wood. The discussion notes how the source of energy varies by country, with terms like gasoline and petrol referenced in different regions.
A waterbuck roams South Africa and reportedly has a peculiar working agreement with crocodiles. When chased, the waterbuck seeks refuge in crocodile infested streams and pools, where the pursuer is seized by the crocodiles.
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