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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

7

Local residents share visits across northeast Iowa

Mr and Mrs G E Brause spent last Wednesday with Ed Johnson. Mr and Mrs Leonard Kerkestue and son visited the parental Ole Kerkestue home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson visited at John Nelson home Tuesday. Mrs H K Johnson and children visited Mrs R F Learn Wednesday. Mrs Earl Becker and Elizabeth Rounds spent Saturday in Osceola. Mr and Mrs Otto Vasby and children were guests Sunday afternoon of H K Johnson. E O Wagner was a business caller at Lime Springs last week. Mr and Mrs R F Learn were in West Union Tuesday on business and called on relatives. Mrs John Nelson spent a couple of days last week in Clermont with her daughter Mrs Rose Maurer. Mrs John Learn and daughters visited Clermont parents one day last week. Aubrey Guyer spent Sunday with wife and son at Clermont. Glen Kerkestue stayed Saturday night with brother Leonard near Postville. Mrs Dan Burke spent weekend visiting Cedar Rapids relatives and returned Monday.

G. E. Brause Ed Johnson Leonard Kerkestue Ole Kerkestue Mra Millard Nélson John Nelson H. K. Johnson R. F. Learn Earl Becker Elizabeth Rounds Oclwein Otto Vasby E. O. Wagner Lime Springs West Union Clermont Rose Maurer John Learn Aubrey Guyer Glen Kerkestue Postville

Was She An Angel Joke From A Mail-Order Card

A man compliments his wife as an angel and explains the joke with four quips. He notes she flits about harps on things has nothing to wear and is up in the air much of the time. The lighthearted aside plays on angelic traits.

Mary

Local notices and social updates from Postville area

Community announcements include family visits in Manchester and West Union, arrivals of newborn Barbara Ann Tate and Barbara Ann Kelly, hospital admissions for mastoid operations on Marjorie and Franklin Olion, a surprise birthday party for Francis Horan, a Priscilla sale raising 94.21, Rainbow Girls initiation at Masonic Temple, and Decorah Choral Union preparing Handel’s The Messiah for December 15 at Luther College gym.

Rainbow Girls West Union Masonic Temple Margaret Conner Eastern Star Lodge The Masons Decorah Choral Union Carlo A. Sperati Luther College

OBs Elect Officers At Regular Meeting

At the regular meeting the O BS officers for the coming year were elected: Andine Vasbey Worthy Matron Walter Follett Worthy Patron Ruth Anderson Associate Maj Franz Appelman Associate Patron Beulah Henderson Conductress Susy Conner Associate Conductress Mrs R V Brandt Secretary Mrs Bert Friebel Treasurer Subordinate officers and installation were discussed Mrs Clarence Graver gave report of the Grand Chapter held last month in Des Moines.

Andine Vasbey Worthy Walter Follett Patro Ruth Anderson Franz ‘Appelman Asso Beulah Henderson Susy Conner R.V. Brandt Bert Friebel

East Luther League program highlights Sunday meeting

The East Luther League presented a Sunday program featuring Rev G Gunsten readings by Bernhard Hobson Harold Skarshaug and Orlando Kittleson plus vocal solos by Martha Borg and a duet by Myrtle and Loyisa Rurol. Bible verses included a nativity poem and Italian art discussion by Mrs R V Brandt. Donations were collected for Ottumwa children's home and a social at Mr and Mrs E M Houg's home followed.

East Luther League Boiety G. Gunsten Rociety Bernhard Hobson Martha Borg Harold Skarshaug Myrtle and Loyisa Rurol Orlando Kittleson R. V. Brandt Ottumwa E. M. Houg

Your Subscription Paid Up Message

A local notice urges readers to visit to verify subscription status, asserting the paper’s value to the community and inviting inquiries about standing.

In Memoriam Ai Thorson Dear Wife and Mother

In memory of Mrs Ai Thorson who passed away December 10, 1028. A loving wife mother daughter and sister, her shadow rests upon our homes and we miss her smiling face. We remember her always and the loss weighs heavy on family and friends. Her memory will be cherished by her husband and children Genevieve and Mrs Andrew Anderson.

Yal ‘Thorson Thorson Daughit Andrew Anderson Genevieve

Subscriptions Offer From Echo and Telegraph-Herald

An offer to save by subscribing to both papers. New and renewing subscribers can get The Echo for $2.00 and the Telegraph-Herald for $4.00, totaling $5.00 for a two-newspaper deal. The promo emphasizes convenience and savings of $1.00.

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Kelleher Home Visit Sparks Echo Want Ad Idea

Mose jokes about naming his gal Appendix due to haem cost while Jose muses on calling her Bar as a friend. Kelleher was back from El kader visiting home over the weekend, inspiring a playful Echo want ad.

Jose

Gold Lines the Hill

Of all the gold mined in world history one eighth has come from the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Black Hills South Dakota

Hidden deeds Behind Gentle Acts Across Spheres

A reflective note on how everyday contributions from unseen people shape communities. The quotation highlights that public gratitude often misses the quiet labor of individuals who support others, urging readers to recognize these unseen acts.

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Dan Burke Cedar Rapids Angel Étcheon Cleria Mason’ City the. Decker D- M. Sullivan Ratgal Nelson Arthur Meckleson George Smith Lavitids Fred Johnson Weet ‘Union Wms H. Tate Elma Barbara Ann Wis. Kelly Mason City Mia Albert Kelly Adolph Frederick Alice Calmar Mr. Frederick Bess Peters W. A. Peters Louis Schutte Marjorie Franklin “Olion Postville Hospital Fratieis’ Horan A. B. Simpson Louis Jacobson Ed, Buser Merle Moen Valentine Nebr Wm. Nelson Art Stee George Paulsons B.B East L Memoriam Kelleher Elkader Optometrist Seinty C. W. Heiserman West Union, Iowa Washington Post Clermont Business Directory DR. I. C. Jerdee Clermont State Bank Clermont, Jowa L. L. Carr Farmers Savings Bank Clermont ICWA Farmers Savings Bnk N. H. Nelson Iowa Freiburghaus & Company Hackman Clermont, Iewa Firestone
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