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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1934

Page

2

Wedding at Cunningham home in Ackley Minn

A Friday evening ceremony united John Cunningham and Mrs. Wm Ewing with Rev. Davey of Ackley performing. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yoadell of Wadehn, has spent the past year near White Oak with relatives. The groom, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J W Cunningham, grew up in White Oak township. A wedding feast for thirty followed, and serenaders visited later. The couple will live with the groom's parents.

J. W White Oak Rs. A. H Michell W. Moore Gon Ivan Ralph Shaffer Albert. Dennler Fome Mlyria Ole Johnson Neema Crandall Lima Dick Gage Blanche Aeschliman Heneritta Brandon Mike Tynan Charles City A. G. Herrliing Bettie Luther Crandall Crandall Floyd Duffy Sumner W. E. Corkery John Corkery Wallace Paters Alden Peters Arlington M. A. Klingman Carroll Klingman Highland J. R. Wood Flower Oliver Lewis Will Corbett Dawson Clark American Legion Delwein Don Crandall Gertrude Frey Inkle Kath Bernice Sniffin Trude Hawkeye Lauren Pleasant Ridge Club Dave Jellings Valentines Nina Davis

Delegates Named for Mid Year Council Meeting

A meeting led by vice-president Mrs Hazel Moore appointed a committee to arrange delegates for the mid year council to be held here March 8 and 9. Mrs Laurel Welsh reviewed board minutes and letters from Abbie Swales were discussed with a plan to write and send group letters at the next meeting. Social happenings include a farewell party at Mr and Mrs Joe Downey home and a freshmen gathering at Clem Messerle home with games and refreshments.

Hazel Moore Laurel Welsh Abbie Swales John Thiele Leslie Wheeler Fern Len‘Hummell C. J. Adams Bert Erickson Bert Everett Evelyn Glen Floyd Thompson Wadena High School Clem Messerle

Wadena School News Review of Grade Activities

The first and second grades staged Chicken Little for third and fourth graders Friday afternoon. A Valentine's box activity was enjoyed Wednesday afternoon across grades. Fifth and sixth graders with perfect spelling on February calendar include Mary Dicey Leonhart Ivan Johnson Burdena Moore Marjorie Herwig and Ray Herwig. Seventh and eighth graders observed Lincoln's birthday by pupils reading about his wife character favorite stories and poems.

Mary Dicey Leonhart Ivan Johnson Burdena Moore Marjorie Herwig Ray Jy. Herwig Lincoln

True Belief and Barriers to Prosperity: A Philosophical Note

An opinion piece argues that prejudice blocks growth and moral rights should not be politically wrong. It questions modern motivation, jokes in radio, and the value of perseverance over talent, noting self made men crediting stable partnerships and the need to revise writing for print.

Quotable Tidbits on Life and Leadership

A compilation of aphorisms and observations on debt work love and honesty with quotes from James Monroe and notes on local civic events in Postville. It mentions Gustav Dietsch's mayoral caucus and a large electricity supply sourced from numerous countries highlighting the global reach of a common lamp.

James Monroe Harp Gustav Dietsch Citizen's Caucus Postville Business Report American Federation of Labor R. D Jack) Fallows of Globe Mexico Brazil Chile New Caledonia Australia Malay Peninsula India Russia East Africa Greenland

High Spot of 1933 and Farm Price Rise

During June to August 1933 the nation enjoyed the best business spurt in two years driven by sharp rises in farm product prices. The upturn tapered quickly after farm prices fell again. The United States seeks recovery from farm price profits for farmers amid broader economic shifts. Eldorado Savings Bank winds up and issues 10 percent dividend checks to deposits.

United States Journal Decorah Eldorado Savings Bank

Degorihe and Rome Sacking Referenced in Patchy Dispatch

A jumble of phrases mentions Degorihe sacking Rome and Gaula actions against the Romans. The text also alludes to corn products and a sensational line about missionaries exposing wrongdoing, with a lingering reference to the “famous Hough Rider” and Paul Revere in 1938.

Rome van Paul Revere Bell Syndicate WNU Bervica

Pleasant Valley No 4 School Notes Brighten Week

Pleasant Valley No 4 reports a Valentine party with treats from Mia Peters and Cecil Tripp, students earned top arithmetic marks, perfect spelling, and addressed Lincoln’s birthday with activities. Beatrice Boyer, Genevieve Peters, and others stood out in poetry and geography projects while new maps aid lessons. More visits and a promised talk by Rev. Thomas mark a lively month. The quip at end jokes about politicians and pig farming limits.

Barker Mia Joe Peters Cecil Tripp Beatrice Boyer Jack Adrian Genevieve Peters Lincoln Eileen Bartlett Grace Peters Kenneth Barker Shirley Bartlett Clara Boyer Genavieve Peters Letha Adrian Thomas Barker Doris Lyon J. L. Bartlett Roland Bartlett Lila Graver Dorothy Craft Ray Gilbert Leths Adrian Thomas Azalia Nutting

Through A Womans Eyes By Jean Newton

A condemned Sing Sing prisoner asks the warden for liquor before execution explaining a governor’s intercession might grant it. The piece, by Jean Newton, uses the incident to explore warped values and the urge to obtain desires even in death row.

Jean Newton Sing Sing Colonies Vale Ani Ap Aas Tate Mquor Bell

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