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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
2
Reports from Wadena detail a glee club party in Klingman hall with committee members Virginia Herwig Arlene Welch Duane Raftis and Harley Prey and guests including Irma Willey of Indus TL. Activities included games dancing and socializing. Additional items cover local club meetings church events dances and college debates spanning February activities in Fayette and surrounding towns.
Arthur Landsgard and family visited at Helmer Lofisgard on Sunday. Eliza Nelson and Lillian Meyer attended a Friday night gathering at Gilsert Lofisgard. Mrs C J Anderson and Bessie called at Mrs K Mark’s on Saturday. Morris Amundson to assist T T Loftsgard with farm work this summer, begun last week. Henry Mork shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago on Sunday. Lillian Loftsgard visited Otto Gisleson Tuesday night. Gilbert Loftsgard hosted a card party Friday for local youths. Ole Christianson, recently at Asse Haugen Home near Decorah, died and funeral held at Marion church. interment in Marian cemetery, Rev S J Strandford officiating. Trene and Mildred Halvorson visited T T Loftsgard Sunday. Mrs T J Olson and Mrs P K Peterson to host Ladies’ Aid at church parlors Thursday afternoon Feb 2. Gilbert Loftsgard spent Saturday in Waterloo. Mrs Edwin Loftsgard and Jane, Irene, and Mildred Halverson were supper guests at Mrs B Nelson’s Monday. Mr and Mrs H E Landsgardj guests Tuesday at Mrs B Nelson’s. John Hellum visited in Dubuque Monday. P K Peterson and family visited John Hellam home. last.
An electronic clock installed at the Washington Naval Observatory will aid in the calibration of official clocks. The device promises precision across the timekeeping system and reflects advances in timekeeping technology applied to national standards.
In a kitchen scene, Fanny orders Joey and Ferguson to corral a wandering dog while the family debates chores. Doris proposes a merit system with black marks, possible exemptions, and monthly rewards, sparking a tense, humorous exchange.
A fragment shows a mother and two men, Joey and Joe, discussing cleaning the basement monthly. Joe acknowledges hearing and says they will cooperate as the family references an honor system.
Twelve women of Wagner township Clayton county met at Mrs Harden Davies home for a study group on Personal Design and Outfit Wardrobe led by Mrs Ben Fuelling and Mrs Ole Endersson. They discussed dress types dramatic dainty or combined, the complete ensemble including dress coat accessories, and tips on proper wear for occasions. Demonstrations included flowers, sows, and trimmings with a major project proposed.
Dinner at noon followed by a music memory contest on April 28 in the county. Hostesses served one hunch to Mesdames Helen Morgan Clarence Anderson Inga Glesne Sur Knudt Orrha Larson Sigri Peterson Thomas Peterson Waldo Embertson Joel Clark Ole Embertson Ben Fuerling and Hayden Davies.
Drivers argue over exiting tight spots as a display of skill. Some boast of handling a car boldly while neglecting safety. A careful driver avoids risky approaches near intersections and schools, anticipating possible accidents and emphasizing prudent driving.
Readable fragments describe a Somerset area burial involving Isle of Arston, graves of Eng Arthur and Queen Gainever, with mentions of Glastonbery Ter Giastontary Tor and St Joseph of wee ety Grail. Unclear order, no full facts or dates available.
A fragmentary note attributes an early work to Mary Stuar Queen of Seats, claiming it was written while she was imprisoned between 1568 and 1537, though the dates appear misordered and details are unclear.
Acting Governor orders state probe into the fatal shooting of William Spurrier a 20 year old sophomore at the University of Illinois The incident followed alleged vice activity at a Champaign Pullman Hotel with students involved Trustees of the University of Illinois meet to plan a campaign against Champaign vice conditions led by President Arthur C Willard and other officers
Ruins of a theater with a stage 400 feet long and seating for 1200 were found in Apzema Syria. The discovery suggests a once thriving cultural center in the area during ancient times. Archaeologists plan further excavations to uncover more about the structure and its historical context.
Randall is a Teutonic derived form of Randolph meaning house wolf or protector of the home. It is used as both a surname and a given name.
The ancients held that all bodies consist of four elements air fire water.
California scientists report flames leap from the sun at 20,000 miles per minute and can rise to a height of 1,000,000 miles. The piece Saust based on a real sixteenth century magician.
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