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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

2

Infant Bigier of Wadena Dies After Brief Illness

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bigier of Wadena, born July 19, 1855, died Sunday morning aged six months and several days after a brief illness of cold and pneumonia. Survived by parents and siblings Bobb Kenneth Jminus Mary, with services held Monday afternoon. burial in Wadena cemetery.

Donwid Lee Bigier Mro Robert Bigier Hho Bobb Kenneth Jminus Mary Russuni Fim Russuit Neison Museo Nisive Brutsen C. S. Flower Roy Leoshar H J. Aesohuman Wadena Sindy Clad Jan IQ Roy Leorhart George Fay Mos Eyal Whitrnbaugh Mer Crandat Jan Mary Berric Berrios Jo Reoredy Doe Clack Borgel Warreete Wits Tinta Sammons Bea Wolk Sheesree

Just Plain Mad Hella Doctor Brows Mes Ceasi Dm

Fragmented overheard dialogue describes confusion about Deke and Deter Brown with garbled names and phrases. Readers sense chaotic debate on actions, tone suggests bitter humor or critique of miscommunication and social strain in a tense setting.

Deke Deter Brown Weil Aemalic

Fragmented Sports Brief Improves 2 Period Basketball

A damaged OCR item notes a two period basketball game with several teams. The text mentions Ed Posters and a DPE award or action and a past period, but readable details remain unclear about participants scores or outcomes.

Untitled fragment from historical page

Fragmentary OCR text, lacking clear events or names. Reads as scattered phrases with possible references to dates and people but no coherent report or identifiable subject. Unable to determine a valid news item from the provided material.

Pioneer Resident Ole Thorson Dies at 73 in Marion Township

Ole Thorson born June 7 1866 Clermont township died at his Marion township home January 24 1940 aged 73 years 7 months 17 days. He had been ill two weeks funeral services were held January 26 conducted by Rev E E Ramsey with a church sextet and pallbearers named. survivors include four children and numerous relatives.

Ole Thorson Clermont Township Marion Township E. E. Ramsey Hustler- Beranchur Rantssy Lytess Almer Amundsen Merris Jundsen Hilder Gubertseer Teva iMsen Mr. and Mixeson Ram George Sod Henry Peterson Halvor Olaf Berg Gus Gubertsen Carl Halversen Aone Petite Amets Faurne Eimer Lertoc Bielea Theedors Biswshoas Bowe Lustle Chemre Olser Thersom Ethos Chien Wake Noir Ther Thersac Amores Jets Stsile Susie Tee Ace Greers Liv Mies Hstrersen Tee Dace Bosthers Cme Semderces Takei

Death of Drayton resident Henry Gregerson in January memories

Henry Theodore Gregerson a Drayton North Carolina resident for many years died at his home early Thursday morning January 5 after a daylong illness. He operated a store in town and was active in the Lutheran church community. Interment followed at Drayton Cemetery with burial at Woodland Cemetery. Survived by a wife and children, the family noted with full obituary details and service arrangements including local pastors and the community.

Henry Thesiere Gregersonu Drayton CSA Porsidtah Phurscar Os Lutheran Ehurek Symday Jan Zi Tweewrlnck Charse Ni Mt Lomdh M Ader Draytom Cemetery Pull Dearers Gieere Sele Amm Raxteed Glenstod Haewy Gregerson Badger Winn Cephews Beary Clayton Evaniy Ieee Guten Maron Lochests O. F

Gratitude From Families After Illness and Death

Mrs. Ole Thorson Mrs. Elmer H. Larson and Mrs. Or M Blockhas thank friends and relatives for support during the illness and burial of their husband and father Rev Ramsey. They acknowledge words of comfort singers flowers and memorial wreaths from Aixs Clarence H Olson.

Ramsey Ole Thorson Elmer H. Larson Or. M. Blockhas Aixs Clarence H. Olson

Community Notes From Gunder Area This Week

West Union residents share visits with neighbors and relatives. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Geo Larson, Otto Gisk, Bex McNeil, Gien Larson and family, and the Bong and Wold households. Elmer Olson aided with farm work. Quilt night and factory meetings described. Elections for local groups held. Myron Boog and Stanley Loftsgard moved to work in Fairfield. East Crestmont Luther League program with Marion church tea. Nels Loftsgard recovering at home after illness.

Henry T. Olson West Union Geo. Larson and Son Otto Gisk Bex McNeil Ebs Houg Gien Larson T. Kiesa O& K. Bong Dozakd A. Q& Wold KR Nelson Myron Boog Stanley Loftsfard Pairfeld S Tock East Cressomt Lather League Marion Cometh Nels Loftsgard Tme

Lereng Sehacz Family Moves to New Home on South Vire Street

The Lereng Sehacz family relocates to a new residence on South Vire Street after an active incident outside their prior location. Police and local responders arrived promptly, and neighbors reported the activity as a brief disturbance with no injuries.

Lereng Sehacz South Vire Street Argo-Gazette

Tax collectors number in the United States exceeds ten thousand

A statement notes that there are more than 10,000 tax collectors in the United States, excluding filling station operators.

United States

Illness Notice From Waukon Democrat Reporter

K Griebel of the Waukon Democrat is ill at the Colonial hospital in Rochester Minnesota. The message asks readers to tell them they saw it in the Echo.

K. Griebel The Waukon Democrat Colonial Hospital Rochester Minn Echo

What Flint's Men Think of Nazi Raiders

Baltimore Md members of the exea of the City of Flint express the opinion of the Nazi raiders who captured their vessel during epic cruise. They turn thumbs down on the banner with the pinwheel cross. The City of Flint arrived at Baltimore Saturday January 27. A Nazi flag was hoisted by the prize crew to take the ship to Germany after capture by a German raider, but the ship was freed by Norway.

Baltimore Exea Flint City of Germany Norway Edis

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