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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
4
Walter Rothilsberger suffers eye pain as many neighbors visit and host each other at home in Illlyria. Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings fill the community with kinship from Manchester Dubuque Elgin and West Union. The Illyria Church schedules services and a Youth League meeting with Chas Rothlisberger hosting.
Velgie Jenson and others visited and hosted meals across Clermont Elkader West Union and Gunder areas on Sunday and Saturday. Guests included Rev Arveson of St Olaf, Mr and Mrs Loftsgard, Olson families, and multiple households attending dinners and house duties.
The Marion Lutheran Church held its yearly business meeting Monday at the church. Members enjoyed a dinner in the basement, prepared by the ladies, with all present in attendance.
Residents and friends across Clermont and nearby communities enjoyed a series of Sunday and weekday visits. Clara Nelson stopped by Osstan last weekend, Myron Burnaide of Clayton visited Jim Bartlett’s home, and families such as Wilma and Hyelyn Grimes with Sarah Helms shared time with relatives. Mrs. Elmer Boyer and Mrs. Melvin Boyer planned a trip to West Union, while Albin Crain visited Delwe to see her parents. Agnes Kneeland and Thelma Lyons with Lyle Granger stepped away from school duties for time with Frank Lyons’ family. Mary Clementa hosted guests for Thanksgiving Day. Melvin Boyer’s home hosted a Wednesday social with a dainty lunch. Charles Peters and Arthur Patter families were noted in the gathering.
The Farmers Dairy Company held its annual stockholders meeting on December 2 1922 at Town Hall Elgin for officer elections and auditing report covering the year ending October 1922. Cream receipts and butter production reached a 29 year high with substantial patron payments and organizational costs listed. officers were re elected and improvements noted from consolidated car lots and hauling rate reductions.
Mrs Basler and Harry Brown attend a Saturday afternoon service at the Winer Boyer home. John Bark died suddenly at his home south of here on Sunday. Funeral will be at the Baptist church at 1:20 Wednesday afternoon.
Cheery Valley items record Sunday visits by Louise Deanier and shopping guests from Woat Union on Saturday. Local families including the Jensens, Beas, and Hansons hosted or visited, with extended gatherings at multiple homes.
A local ad offers motor repairs for various issues with top-notch finish. Grimm advertises blocks repainted, parts fixed, and all kinds of cars serviced at right prices. All work guaranteed through trusted local shop, encouraging calls.
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