27 Dec 1945
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
1
The writer notes OPA promises lower prices on shirts shorts and pajamas but cites a 36 percent rise over three years. They mention Doc Tinker plans to return to Elgin and build a home, a potential boost for local business. Inflation causes and a call for surveys to aid returning veterans are discussed.
In a reminiscence mix, Bauman the catcher suffers a foul tip to the eye and a disputed accident ends a game. A La Porte City reader fears the war isn’t over, urging a lasting peace. The writer questions stale radio ads and praises the Echo dream column as the zone weekly’s best feature, likely to be syndicated.
Margaret Grether returns home from Doon where she teaches in public schools. Bie will spend Christmas vacation here. Ern Schori and family depart January 3 for California to spend winter months there and return in spring. Lew Wenger travels to Emmetsburg to help his brother husk corn. Harold Greenley resigns from Weibel Mill Co and may study at a business college. Oscar Baumgartner and Peter Hanson return from Rock Valley. Oscar moves belongings to Rock Valley and buys a pool hall there. Frances Skarshaug, teaching in Sioux Center public schools, will be home for Christmas vacation.
Mrs. LeRoy Steele of Oolwelh visited over Christmas in Elgin. Dinner guests in the Ethel Kohler and C. J. Harrington home included Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Shipton of Chester, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Koevenig and Jim, and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Peterson and family of Postville. Geraldine Kohler returned to Des Moines after Christmas visit. Various families, including Frieden, Medberry, Groth, and Popenhagen, spent Christmas in nearby towns such as Conrad Decorah and Sumner.
Bart and Dale and Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson and Roberta and Jr and Mrs R W Muehlenthaler. Walter Medberry home with Mr and Mrs Rex Medberry and Elmer Frieden family. Lena Gehring Ida Frieden Norma Torkelson visit Cedar Rapids to spend four weeks with Oliver and Mrs Torkelson in their home.
The article notes cereals ordinarily supply about a third of daily energy. It argues cereals can provide a larger share due to wide availability and essential nutrients, and highlights their compatibility with many other foods.
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