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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
8
Notes from Eastside Ballroom record out-of-town guests including Dutch Aeschuman Raftis Wilder Mattocks and Jake Kennedy of Wadena plus Bill Ewing Don and Larry Horan and Everett Wiethorn. References to songs Santa Claus is Coming to Town square dances sledding on Cooley hill and holiday humor conclude with Christmas wishes.
Local residents enjoyed weekend gatherings with the Butikofer and Christen families at several homes in Oak Grove and nearby areas. Visitors included Mrs. Arthur Friederich and Mrs. Christ Gregorgen, with extended stays and dinners noted among neighbors.
Social entries record numerous visits and meals across area homes. George Christen family hosted several gatherings including Eddie Zaugg Paul Schneider and Walter Zaugg. Ruth Schupbach and others spent weekends with parental homes. Archie Howard and Frieden households welcomed guests. Mrs. Otto Blockhus and Gerald joined John Friederich for a few days. plus helper Alice Friederich assisted near Elkadgy with house work.
Oak Grove residents hosted and visited kin over the weekend. Irene Hoover stayed with Mrs. Jake Hoover in West Union, and multiple households welcomed guests including the Gilsons, Wilsons, and Matthys families. A miscellaneous shower occurred at the George Howard home, and several couples attended confirmation at Highland church.
Illyria items record Carl Egli of Dixon visiting Gottfred Frieden’s home. Many locals attend Fayette farm bureau meeting. Alton Medberry and family host Elmer Frieden’s Sunday guests. A Christmas program and tree are planned at Illyria church on December 24. Zauge of West Bend vacationed with Fred Schneider, Geo. Butikofer, and Wilbert Lehman. Farm bureau officers re-elected: President Albert Dennier, Vice President Earl Rothisberger, and Ledger Treasurer Harold Strong. Elmer Christen visited his father Jacob Christen in Cheery Valley. Mrs Gottfred Frieden with Ida, Sam, and Carl Egli were supper guests at Harry’s.
Sunday and weekend visits linked numerous households across Lima Wadena Arlington Elgin Oak Grove and Elgin area. Guests included Frieden Medberry Yearous Dennler Panny and Hunsberger families joining local hosts for meals and fellowship with several trips to Oelwein and Arlington noted.
Mrs. D H Craft and Mrs. Ray Gilbert spent Tuesday in Herman Boyer’s home. Louis Becker family visited Joe Peters last Wednesday. Evelyn Barker called at Jim Bartlett’s Wednesday afternoon. The Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting met at Rev G A Thomas home. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Frank Lyon’s home with Christmas gifts exchanged. Rev and Mrs Thomas were dinner guests in J L Bartlett’s home. John Barnhouse spent weekend in Elgin at Lew Grover’s. J L Bartlett visited D H Craft Sunday. Craft visited Joe Peters Saturday evening. Eva Mays and Raymond Mays visited Joe Peters last Friday afternoon.
Northeast Iowa shows little or no rainfall deficiency for 1934 per Charles D. Reed of the Iowa Weather Bureau in a letter to the Argo-Gazette. He notes the Register’s daily rainfall figures refer to Des Moines only and that some stations between central and northeast Iowa have a respectable excess above normal.
A West Union married woman proclaims that lips that touch liquor shall never touch hers, and an ice man vows sobriety days later. A woman viewing men’s shop goods jokes about buying a surprise gift for her husband’s birthday, while a merchant suggests a humorous response she could use.
Congressman Fred Biermann has been at Decorah hospital since Friday seeking healing for his foot. The ulcer on the sole is reduced to less than a nickel, and he is progressing well. He and Mrs Biermann plan to depart for Washington between Christmas and New Year to attend the Democratic caucus deciding the House speaker election. Congress opens January 3 at noon.
Chicago merchants, profiting from visitors to the Century of Progress, urge a third year at the exposition grounds. Observers note the second year was more elaborate than the first, and supporters hope the third surpasses both, giving nationwide access to the event.
The article reflects on Christmas entertainments enjoyed by children, noting stage fright from audiences and the empathetic response of mothers and readers. It admires baby faces that win hearts whether a recital succeeds or falters, and endorses local printing by The Echo.
Christmas seals have cut Iowa’s death rate by half since 1915 and buying seals supports the effort. The Arlington News reports a Newton garage collapsed under heavy snow while cars were being hauled away. no one was hurt, and the structure will be rebuilt.
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