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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
4
Tony Whitley, aged nine, explains to his bootlegging father why he betrayed raiding policemen about moonshine in Okmulgee Oklahoma. He recounts that officers had visited before and never found anything, hoping discovery would deter further visits. A risky misjudgment in a child’s view of law enforcement emerges amid a rough home scene.
Sunday school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 15 a m Christmas program on Wednesday evening. Funeral attended in Mason City. Luana and Castalia and various local visits and dinners. Notes list numerous family gatherings and social events across Ilyria and nearby towns.
Wadena News reports the Royal Neighbors Lodge hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Roy Leonhart’s home with eight senior and three junior members. The American Legion Auxiliary held a tea for Gold Star members at Mrs. Roy Leenhart’s home, with corsages given to four honorees. Catholic Daughters held their annual Christmas turkey dinner in West Union. Mrs. Feterman and daughter hosted dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Grant and the Herrlings to celebrate several birthdays.
Prominent pamphlet offered by ISEA Library Service at 409 Shops Building Des Moines listing a price of 25 cents. Notes savings compared with traveling to multiple stores to find suitable children's Christmas presents.
A display by the ISEA Library Service presented 1800 children's books on exhibit in town. The Bookmobile arranged books by grade from kindergarten to high school, with 80 on a Preferred List chosen by children. Professors, librarians, teachers, and parents could browse, order from publishers, or visit local stores to buy selections.
The revival of Gibson girth brings joy to younger women with flattering lines in blouses and dresses. It suits available materials and is especially attractive in sheer fabrics suitable for warm weather.
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