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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
5
Ben Thal and Frank G Eppant report Cedar Rapids business closes. Teachers home include Rennison of Fayette Flor, Myrtin Feller of Moorhead, E L Morris of Mar, Lloyd Swartley, Margie Wilson of Eldora, Ogle of Waterloo, Randalla’s La Fonds Bhaffef, Glen Minn couple. Some remain, others away for weeks.
The Echo offers 50 cents for six months to new subscribers plus three months free after full payment, limited to four northeast towns. The promotion ends January 1, with one week left for new sign ups. Share with friends or consider gifting a short-term subscription before withdrawal.
The letter warns property owners in Elgin to clear sidewalks within a reasonable time. If not done, the street commissioner will perform the cleaning and charge the costs to the owner. Signed Fred Gehying, Street Commissioner.
Han Haugen of Northwood spent Monday visiting many friends in town and called on M. Euchainger in the country. He was a dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Falb. He did not note another engagement during the visit.
A fragment lists holiday provisions and gifts distributed by MM G A and the Red Cross Society aboard the transport in France on New Year’s Eve. It mentions a large dinner, roast turkey, olives, cranberry sauce, games, pie, crackers, cheese, coffee, cigars, and assorted fruits amid a troop celebration.
Mrs Susan Bigler, among Fayetta county’s oldest residents, died at her daughter Mrs WF Robbins home on Monday night December 22 around seven. She had lived with the Robbins family since last summer and was an invalid after a fractured hip. Funeral services are set for Friday at the Presbyterian church in Wadena with Clermont cemetery burial. Irvin Hendershott and daughter Anne of Gelwin visited Mrs Tille Hanson Sunday.
Cecelia Clara Martie wed Wander in Decorah on October 17 at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage with Mollie Schneider and Jacob Wander present. The groom is John Wander's son. reception for close relatives followed. The couple will honeymoon in Sabetha Kansas before settling on a farm between Clermont and West Union. Best wishes from friends. Marie Mosby ill with pneumonia, vacation in bed. Only 365 days until next Christmas. shop early.
A Christmas message celebrates the day as a time when kindness flows and gifts light up faces. The piece notes Santa's generosity and the spirit of goodwill that makes everyone warmer toward others and the world. It urges readers to echo this generosity and share cheer with those in need.
Obedient to divine summons Edward Hanson has passed to the beyond. The Silver Lake Lodge No. 518 A F and A M drapes its room in mourning for 30 days and sends sympathy to the bereaved family. Melvin Nyborg of Elgin died from a shotgun wound while alone at home. authorities say an inquest was not necessary and a military funeral will be held by the local Legion post.
Elgin schools closed Friday afternoon for a two weeks holiday break. Most teachers left town to visit relatives, with Miss Crowe heading to Cedar Rapids and the Carter family going to Osage. Rudolf Jorgenson and others remain at home over the holidays.
Mrs. Lana Henderson reports the seal gate progressing favorably with about three fourths of envelopes returned and totals reaching forty five dollars. She appeals for timely returns before Christmas when the sale closes, noting the life saving impact of Christmas seals and highlighting Town’s tuberculosis death rate being below half the national average.
Frank Kimpson of Fayette died at his home Sunday morning. He is survived by brothers Richard and Thomas Kimpson and sister Mrs Nancy Gehring of Elgin. The funeral was held today at 1:30 at the Tiytia church with burial in the local cemetery. obituary to follow next week. An error appeared on another Echo page misreporting the Fayette funeral date.
The Echo will issue on Wednesday next week due to the New Year holiday. Staff finds it hard to maintain two weeks in succession and requests all copy be submitted a day earlier to restore the regular schedule.
Card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and the fraternal community for the kindness and friendship shown during the illness and death of Louelavet husband and father.
Notice is hereby given that accounts due the undersigned for milk delivered must be paid in full by January 1, 1931. All accounts not settled by that time and due for 80 days or over will be placed for collection and milk delivery will also be stopped. Please take due notice and make arrangements before January 1. Holser's Dairy, Elgin, Ia.
Mr and Mrs Harry Heston start a new cafe named Coffee Cup Cafe with luncheons and short orders plus other restaurant items. An open house is held today offering treats for all attendees.
The Brabham family expresses thanks to friends and relatives for help during their bereavement. They also appreciate the care shown to Mrs. Brabham in the hospital from Mrs. Wm. Brabham and family.
The message expresses heartfelt appreciation to the People of Elgin and Clermont for kindness during the funeral of the wife and mother. It also thanks those who attended the service and mentions Graver and daughter Sp CG 1H, and families from Iowa City Middleton Bloomfield, along with Mr. and Mrs. Varn Randolph. The note ends inviting further news items.
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