Secret marriage noted for Clint Patterson and Hello Foote
Word reached last week that Clint Patterson and Hello Foote wed secretly at Marshalltown on October 2, 1923, and have since moved to Los Angeles. Mrs Patterson is sister to R A Crider. Clarence Anderson broke his right arm last Thursday afternoon while cranking a Ford. Grand Mask Ball at the Elgin Opera House. February 22, Georgia Mae Schori enrolled at Fayette for the second semester at Upper Town. A five thousand dollar tNce is the comedy to be performed by the First Division of the Ladies Aid of the M E Church on Tuesday February 5. Virginia Wertz suffered a broken leg in a coasting accident on Cooley Hill last Thursday afternoon. Frances Skarshaug entertained friends at dinner Sunday at her home northeast of town. Guests included Georgia Mae, Clarence, Gerald Schori and Gladys Carpenter. Mr and Mrs Delbert Wiltsie of east of town are the parents of a girl born Monday January 30. Mrs Frank Greenley was called to Decorah last Thursday evening by illness of grandson Robert Greenley who had pneumonia. She remained until Tuesday
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Clint Patterson
Hello Foote
Marshalltown
Los Angeles
Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
Virginia Wertz
Cooley Hill
Frances Skarshaug
Georgia Mae
Clarence
Gerald Schori
Gladys Carpenter
Delbert Wiltsie
Frank Greenley
Decorah
Robert Greenley
Elgin Events Note Postmaster Milestone and Local Updates
The Elgin area reports day to day care improvements, with Gordon Mosby and Walter Falk attending a Chevrolet distributors meeting in Chicago at the LaSalle. Edward Krueger injured coasting. four Elgin patients remain at West Union hospital. Edwin Olson sells 40 acres to Chris J. Anderson. A M Weibel handles the sale. Elgin business community and others clear snow blocked roads toward West Union. Feb 6 marks nine years of T. J. Capper as Elgin postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Mosby
Walter Falk
Chicago
Chevrolet
LaSalle
Edward
Edwin Krueger
Elgin
West Union Hospital
Esther Frederick
Sam Kimpson
John Nydegger
Walter Kurth
Marion Busy Bees Meet Seeks Funds at January Session
The Marion Busy Bees 4-H club met on Tuesday January 25 with ten members answering roll. They bought five new song and game books and heard talks on hand care and posture. Demonstrations covered sewing on buttons and snaps and sewing seams. A motion passed to take three dollars from the treasury for the March of Dimes. The pledge was recited and lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Busy Bees 4-H
Marilyn West
Shirley West
Merilee Entwistle
Eleanor Gisleson
Harley Swenson
Speedy Harvest Tips From Old Garden Note
For quick pepper and tomato harvest pull whole plants and bring indoors. Remove fruits later and lay in shallow layers or on trays in a cool dark spot to ripen. Wrapping them in paper may help keep them longer.
Thawing Frozen Vegetables Information Summary
Most frozen vegetables can be cooked without thawing. Peas, corn, green beans and lima beans tend to fall apart quickly once cooking begins. Greens and asparagus cook more evenly if thawed slightly to separate leaves or stalks.
Finishing Furniture Steps for Jis Bought Unfinished Wood
Jis finishing guidance advises wiping unfinished wood with a water dampened cloth to raise the grain. The raised grain should be sanded thoroughly before applying any stain to achieve an even finish.
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Jis
Where Food ta Sold Public eating places account for the sale of one-third of all farm products
A historical note observes that public eating places play a major role in commerce, handling about one third of all farm products. The statement highlights the retail network linking farms to consumers through restaurants and diners.
Medberrys Report Sunny South Visit Jan 27 1940
In a letter from McAllen Texas dated January 27 1940 Mr and Mrs J P Medberry describe travel through Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas to settle in McAllen after a 43 day bus trip to Monterey and Saltillo Mexico They note damp chilly weather near freezes worry for local groves rich citrus county conditions poverty in Mexico and a sunny turn with remarks on tourism Fiesta events and local Chamber of Commerce guides They expect to stay about a month and plan to send a local paper copy
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BC Ave
McAllen
Texas
Rich
Missouri
Hot Springs
Ark
Stuttgart
Louisiana
Houston
Brownville
Monterey
Saltillo
Mexico
International Harvester
Valley High School
McAllen Chamber of Commerce
Clayton County
Fayette County
Elgin
J. P. Medberry
P. S
Leaf Decomposition Returns Nutrients to Soil
The foed prepared in leaf cell cavities is returned to the tree in fall, while minerals from cell walls are retained. Fallen leaves hold elements such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the soil and decomposition returns these nutrients to the soil, building humus.
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Walla
Funeral for Mrs Kari Loftsgard in Decorah and Gunder
Funeral services were held Monday January 31 for Mrs Kari Loftsgard born Karl Knudtson in Clayton county on March 3, 1866. Officiating ministers were Rev Oscar Engebretson and the service followed at Brandt's Mortuary Decorah and Marion Lutheran church Gunder with burial at the adjoining cemetery. She married Nels L Lofstuen in 1899 and Halvor Loftsgard in 1916. Surviving children Leonard Thomas Gladys Larson and five grandchildren with a brother Olavus Knudtson and several siblings deceased.
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Kari’ Loftsgard
Brandt
Decorah
Marion Lutheran
Gunder
Oscar E. Engebretson
Carl and
Clarence Torkelson
John Erickson
Fred Butikofer
Ingmar
Carl Hilberg
Karl Knudtson
Clayton County
Torkel
Randi Knudtson
Matron Lutheran
Nels L. Lofstuen
Opdal Nummedal
Norway
Kanudtson
Marion Town
Ohip
J. Tanner
Leonard
Waterloo
Thomas
Gladys Larsoh
Halvor Loftsgard
St. Olaf
N. Arveson
Halvor Loftsgerd
Tolles Larson
Loftsgard
Larson
Washington Prairie Lutheran Church
Olavus Knudtson
Guttenberg
Leonard, Jr
Betty Ann
Kenneth
Laura Marie Lofstuen
Sonja Lofstuen
Ossian
Ole
Halvor
Knut
Thos
Knudtson
Christie
Christ Erickson
Mary
Erick Halverson
Better Milking Clinic Plans For Postville and Oelwein
Plans were laid this week for the Better Milking Clinic to come to Postville on February 10 and Oelwein on February 11. Sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service of Iowa State College and milking machine firms, the clinic aims to help farmers boost profits through high quality milk and mastitis prevention. Vocational agriculture classes G I farm training and 4 H club members are especially welcome to attend.
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Better
Postville
Oelwein
Agricultural Extension Service of
Iowa State College
Iowa
G. I
Thick fabrics warm clothing in textile warmth
Textiles show a close link between fabric thickness and warmth. Thick materials, especially wool, better retain body heat than thin fabrics, making them superior insulators in cold conditions.
Head Space in Jar
Head space or head room means the air space at the top of a jar after refilling for processing. It allows for food expansion during heating and ensures safe sealing.
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Elgin Echo
R. P. Strauch
Paro
L Editorial
Aspedirgn
Onsen Oa
The
Echo
Harold Groth
Gander
Clermont
John Deere
McCormick-Deering
Allis Chalmers
L G
McCormick
Sargent
van Brunt
Minnesota
Roy Brink Eaton Waters
Medberrys
Are Nol i
Kari Loftsgard
TING_A
Rausy
Issimoto
Theat
Bender Rt ‘Agatmant
Aus
Sutrasiewnee
Apa IE
Lawrence Gehring
Jack Knarr
West Union
Fisher
Corti
John Falk & Sons
Dial
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