20 Dec 1945
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
1
A festive column wishing readers a merry Christmas and peace on earth, with reflections on 1945 and resolve for 1946. Quotes from Carl Schurz and light anecdotes about weather, California readers, and small town humor fill the nostalgia and seasonal tone.
The fragmentary dialogue captures witty exchanges about poultry, travel, romance, and modesty. A Boatswain consoles a grieving girl while the artist jokes about nude baths and a funeral director questions an aged mourner, all in a humorous street scene.
A sequence of birthday notices lists individuals and dates including Dee, 43 Lois Feller, Dale M. Anderson, and Dec dates such as Dec 21 and Dec 22. The fragment also mentions Jake Lehman, Eugene Lehman, Harald Wikan, and Robert D. Wilson among others.
The Purple and White Tattler lists staff positions led by Editor-in-Chief Jane Falk with Asst Editor Carlyle Kirkeberg and Sports Editor Dean Torkelson. Other roles include Features Anna Bane and reporters Doris Hanson Margie Dennler Bertha Casper Edna Nelson Campfire Darlene Schneider along with grade reporters in the student paper.
The senior feature celebrates Marg'e Marie Dennler aged 17 on February 14 with notes on her punctuality hobby scrapbook journalism future and tastes in spaghetti meatballs Bob Mitchum and basketball. Gerald David Gehring also 17 born July 11 is senior class vice president editor in chief of the Annual and a popular teammate in basketball and football with hints about his future and a playful quote about Squirt.
A note warns corn should be cooked soon after harvest to preserve flavor. If left on the porch for a few hours, sugars turn to starch and sweetness diminishes, affecting the taste.
The Lutheran Welfare Society of northeastern Iowa met at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Postville with Pastor F R Ludwig presiding. President C H Becker of Wartburg College spoke on church social welfare duties, urging active Lutheran leadership, homeless child care, placement programs, trained workers, foster homes, and an institutional care plan. A February dinner meeting is planned.
Early typewriter adoption faced slow public acceptance. To stimulate interest, contests were held at the YMCA and YWCA awarding prizes to the top four in each group.
A guide describing teen party dynamics and dating norms with activities like newspaper dress design and a song serenade game. It warns hosts to stimulate interaction, notes crowding into pairs, fashion shows, and playful flirtations, while touching on expectations of kissing and emotional connection during gatherings.
A distant state high school principal asked students to write their honest reasons for petting. The unsigned note attributed to a girl says young people seek a good time when they go out and usually do not intend to return home early, beginning with going to a show.
An honest, intelligent girl assesses how dating peer pressure compels necking and exclusion of nonparticipants. She notes teens feel must engage in public displays and that those who resist are pushed aside, reflecting early formation of dating expectations within family style and upbringing.
A note describes using a cornstarch or French chalk sewn into a bag for sewing in heat. Dust on hands to absorb perspiration when handling light fabrics. Keep the bag wrapped in paper when not in use to stay clean.
A postwar surgeon could examine and diagnose external infirmities at a distance using a television telephone. The television device is expected to go on the market, enabling remote medical assessments and consultations.
Repair guidance describes fixing a loose umbrella handle by wrapping thin fabric around the ground shank, then cementing and coating. After insertion into the socket, allow 48 hours to set. For moderately loose handles, add fine sawdust to the cement to improve bonding.
Before 1799 the U S marine corps had no paymaster and his duties were discharged by the commandant or another officer.
Weeds intruded on Planta Weeda, robbing water, food, space, and light from the plants. The scene highlights garden strain as the intruders claim room and hinder growth.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.