06 Dec 1945
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented reader column references Truman's middle name, local talk about a 50 year old Turkey River team in Elgin, contact relays for information, and assorted quips about alimony, Victory Bonds, and civic notices. The piece includes jokes and stray anecdotes from a community page.
State of Iowa Fayette County District Court notices the Will and Testament of Gottlieb Dennler, late of the county, filed for probate with a hearing set. Dated West Union November 11, 1945. Clerk Herder D. Krammer and Deputy Shirley Grafenberg sign.
A quirky exchange features a judge questioning an alibi for speeding, with a joke about a Tummage sale and pants. The scene blends cheeky humor and odd guidance, ending with a case dismissal amid a bizarre decorous banter.
Trygve Husberg arrived in Elgin from Norway and stayed with his brother F. R. Berg and wife. This was his third trip across the Atlantic, returning amid constant stormy weather during the voyage. Guest lists include family and friends.
Official notice from Fayette County Iowa to Herman Gulick and Ella Gulick that a war report and petition for discharge of Herman Gulick as administrator of Donald H Gulick deceased is on file with the Fayette County District Court. Hearing set for December 13 1945 at 10 AM at the courthouse in West Union. Objections must be filed to prevent approval of the report. Attorney Co W Antes First National Bank Building West Union Iowa.
The Purple and White Tattler features senior Leo Friederich, 17, favorites in color red and ice cream, plus his ambition undecided. Betty Marie Cline, 16, also profiled with birthday Jan 1, shows a passion for teaching and school marm hopes. The issue highlights the Junior class play Our Girls, Sophomore news, and Elgin racketball results versus Arlington with a 23-22 thriller and upcoming game at Fayette on Dec 7.
A garbled plea lists students asking for various gifts from tall dark and handsome to autogires and cars. Other requests include a visit from a specific person, a future-telling machine, and practical items like food, pillows, and roller skates.
A fragment from Payette County notes details a December 17 1945 district court instrument purporting to be the will of William Reusser. The text includes a host of local birthday listings and a farming tip advising feeding calves with nipple or sucker pails rather than switching to pail feeding.
A stray rabbit sought refuge in a spout at the home of Dr. W. B. Edmund as two dogs from Wood joined the chase. The commotion woke residents and disturbed sleep during the night.
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