31 Aug 1944
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
1
A fragmented column riffs on headlines and jokes about wartime affairs, radio reliability, social banter, and pop culture quips. It weaves mini anecdotes with puns and light clips about dogs, driving, show business, and everyday observations in a brisk, glossy style.
A fragmented report showcases a hospital inmate declaring delight in bicarbonate of soda, a diner exchange about meals and manners, and a student misusing went in place of went home. The collection reads as quirky urban vignettes from a past era.
Eva Marit Boyle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Boyle, wed Zigin and Rev Walter P Kohls of Sumner at 7 am on Monday Aug 14 in the Catholic church officiated by Rev Fr James ODonald. The bride has lived on the Hilgin area farm south of town. groom recently served in the army with nine months remaining.
The Listening Post notes last week’s effort to save letters from bureaus printed on one side on white paper. They now have enough material to wrap Gazettes for a week, instead of sending sheets to wastepaper. He mentions common weights 20 25 or 28 pound paper are rare and costly.
Four 4-H Club members and two leaders gathered at the Gilbertson home for a Busy Bees meeting. They practiced netting a quick craft, studied cake baking methods, and Luella and Donna Gilbertson demonstrated how to bake an orange cake. Refreshments were served after adjournment.
In Clear Lake a rowboat disaster left a craft split by a swift watercraft. The speedboat’s wake cut off the pilot, prompting rescue of four: Mr. and Mrs. EW Wit and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Belne, all of Charles City.
The seventh annual Duff Dempster reunion gathered Saturday in Arlington's Methodist church basement with few attendees due to prevailing circumstances. Officers elected included Harry Holeyn president and Martha Duff vice president, with alcalde notes on marriages births and a death Clyde Lowe killed in action. Attendees from the vicinity included Thomas Pollock family and J. M. Christen and Marion and Leo Christensen.
Renewal applications for A gasoline rations are available at oil stations and garages the ration board urges the public to secure applications there rather than at the board office. Completed applications should be mailed with the signed back cover of present A books at the earliest moment Volunteers are needed due to heavy workload and interested individuals are asked to communicate with the board office.
Investigate these bargains listing multiple farms with acreage from 46 to 269 acres. Notable items include 164 acres with rich soil, 120 acres with good soil and ample building space, 76 acres, 46 acres near town, and a 269 acre Carr farm with electric service. Descriptions emphasize soil quality, improvements, and available electric service.
Administrators notice appoints Abel S. More as administrator of the estate of Betsey Mark deceased in Fayette County Iowa. Creditors must settle debts and claimants present due process to the district court for allowance. W W Davidson Ack, Herbert D Mlammer clerk, dated August 24 31 September 7.
Upper Iowa University, a member of the Association of American Colleges, is fully accredited. All credits earned are accepted by the State University of Iowa and other standard colleges. The school opens September 11 and invites applications. WOTECE book exchange opens Aug 28 in Fayette county courthouse basement for resale through Sept 16 with a sale on Aug 28 30 31. A S Morse Co Supt.
Fayette County War Chest organization holds meeting at the schoolhouse in Fayette on Friday September 1 with state officers presiding to provide instructions for forming development organizations. A school of instruction is set for September 25 for town workers and fund collectors, following a campaign launch by George Vojevodeley at the Fayette County Fair.
The Tyre Un ies Church articles have expired and a resolution to re incorporation under Vienna Community Church will be presented for a congregational vote at the September 3 morning service. Attend if interested. Earl Rothisberger, Bercyip Wacaima om Miareback. Two Adair county farm boys rode 35 miles to Webratka on horseback. Glen Gilbert and James Ruby averaged 35 miles a day. Ruby trained a 4 year old colt.
Fragmentary lines indicate a broken item and a waspish offer in a district setting with mentions of three weeks prior and an unclear ride or trip. The text is damaged and lacks coherent events or entities.
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