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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
2
Lecture held Tuesday morning by former warden Mr Rannul covered U S penitentiaries visiting experiences punishment devices including cato mine tails blacksnake whips and electra chair The talk drifted into art lecture notes on painting still life and nature showing a puzzling mix of topics and garbled student reflections amid references to substitutes and school staff misprints
Sixth and seventh grade pupils conducted a science experiment on the stomach effects of meat, observing it hardened when cooked. The school also hosted a declamatory contest in Elgin on December 9 with participants from Clermont and Wad ena high schools, featuring several student acts and modest admission prices.
Peter Edward Boyle of Fayette county died Tuesday November 26 after five weeks of critical decline following a parasitic stroke. He was born February 12, 1864 in Higria township and lived his life in the county. Survived by wife Dora Emily Conner, three children Mrs Walter Rohis Sheldon Boyle and Howard Boyle, and several grandchildren. Funeral held at St Peter's Church Clemmoent Friday November 28 with burial at Elgin cemetery. The family thanks well wishers for support during illness and death.
Mrs Robert Wharram and Joan left for their home at Stanley last Thursday after visiting the Arthur Olson home. Dariene Olson was at the Richard Olson home Friday and Saturday. Doris Jonnsen visited the Wallard Martin home Friday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Helverson and Mrs Julie Landsgard visited Arthur Olson Sunday afternoon. Mrs Laure Holt remains on the sick list but improves. Mr and Mrs Walter Lundy and Dale spent weekend with relatives at Freeport. Marilyn Olson spent Saturday.
The notice lists multiple visits to homes of Olivia Olson, Laura Holt, Anton Skaren, Oscar Lien, Edwin Loftsgard, and others across the week. People including Buddy Martin, Clements Lofisgard, Hans Larson, Mildred and Kenneth Halverson, and Floyd Thompson are noted visiting hosts. A Decoreh resident, Wm Lindevold, inspected wind damage in the area. Subscription ad for The Telegraph-Herald and Elgin Echo noted at $5.60 yearly.
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