25 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial imprint notes it is a second class mail publication for Elgin Iowa Fayette County, entered after Sept 1 1891 at the Elgin post office, under the 1852 act.
Mrs Herman Boyer entertained the Ladies' Aid Society with a one o'clock luncheon on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs Glen Boyer Mrs Melvin Boyer Mrs Vern Boyer Lola Alice Mrs Wilson Patterson Duane Nita Mrs Don Reeder Dick Bob and Jim Mrs Chloa Lyon Mrs Sid Patterson Marian Mrs Walter Pritchard Gary and Brad.
Mrs. Charles Peters and others led a Christmas program with gifts exchanged after the event. Several locals visited hosts in Waukon, Farmersburg, and West Union. A 60th anniversary was celebrated by the Médberry families in Iliyria township. Agnes Kirkeberg and Reuben P. Mark wed at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage in Waukon.
From the Echo December 29 files, Fred Dennler advertises a closing out sale on January 5 after selling his farm. He plans to leave soon for Switzerland with his wife and daughter Margaret, intending to spend at least a year abroad.
The DHS basketball team routed Maynard High School 21 to 8 in a Monday evening game at the local gym. The decisive win showcased strong defense and efficient offense from DHS.
The discovery of synthetic resin glues before the war revolutionized plywood manufacture. It reduces production difficulties and yields plywood strong in both grain directions. The extensive wartime use of plywood has further improved both methods and products.
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