Fremont Clark Eyes Restored Questioned After Examination
Fremont Clark and wife returned from New York City where an examination found a serious retina condition making another transplant unlikely. Friends fear the sight may not be regained. Local society items note auctions, bridge clubs, a farewell party at the Presbyterian church, sleigh ride, showers, and church activities with prizes awarded and guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Clark
New York City
H. T. Holt
Lyal Whittenbaugh
Francis Corkery
J. C. Kennedy
Frank Welch
BD. O. Clark
James Bowles
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Nelson
Amble
Adams, Minn
Lou Woolridge
Decorah
Glen Minger
Minger
Joy Jennings
Newon
S. M. Jennings
Ladies’ Club
Olive Knutson
A. G. Herrling
Will Frey
Ray Herwig
Wilfred Bond
Harley Seedorff
Arlington
Marcia Knutson
Velma Everett
Alberta Everett Ehrhardt
Keen
Dorothy Weber
Vida Henrich
Wm. Probert
Baby
Chicago
Glen Probert
Mothers’ Study Club
Bert Erickson
Pretty Maid
Chas. Muelder
Lucille Welch
Promenade of the Anglais at Nice Draws Elite Crowd
The Promenade des Anglais on the French Riviera remains a hotspot, with visitors strolling between 11 and 12 in the morning to observe the latest fashions worn by the elite. The famed waterfront continues to attract locals and travelers seeking social styling and people watching.
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Nice
French Riviera
Youth on Wheels and the Safer Driving Dilemma
In a family dialogue Bob and Fran discuss trusting their son Jim’s driving. Bob cites Jim’s safety certificate clean record and the traffic cop’s emphasis on cautious driving over accidents. Fran notes a generational difference in driving speed and agrees on trusting Jim’s judgment.
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Bob
Jim
Sonso
Fran
Fourth Street
Small Mirrors Reflect a Teacher’s Puzzlement Over Billy Green
In a kindergarten scene Miss Hardwick notes Billy Green’s scrappiness. Principal Norton hints the boy’s behavior mirrors his father’s harsh views, recalling PTA remarks about fighting for rights and pushing employees to comply.
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Billy Green
Billy
Miss Hardwick
Norton
P.T.A
Public Safety Chief Promotes Night Pedestrian Visibility
Karl W Fischer state commissioner of public safety proposed five steps to raise pedestrian visibility on highways at night. Carry a flashlight or lantern wear white clothing hold a white handkerchief knot a handkerchief on the arm or carry a newspaper. He notes motorists see lights later than pedestrians and assumes drivers will yield, but thinking alone does not ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl W. Fischer
State Commissioner of Public Safety
Average Age of Elephant Population Reported
A study notes the average age of elephants is about 30 years, indicating a mature population. Data highlights the demographic balance and potential implications for conservation strategies and habitat needs.
Clayton Co R Y P O Easter Party at Elkader Opera House
The Clayton County Rural Young People's Organization holds an Easter party at the Elkader Opera House on Friday night March 1. Program committee Willard Steen Dorothy Jaster and John Jaster arranged the event with a roll call on leisure time. Rev Kitterer of Elkader will speak along with a book report musical numbers and games inviting all rural young men and women to attend.
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Clayton County
Rural Young People's Organization
Minneapolis Symphony Performance At Luther College Decorah
Elgin residents attended the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concert at Luther College in Decorah last Thursday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Chas Capper, Mr and Mrs W C Falk, Dr and Mrs H H Wolf, Mr and Mrs JG Mosby, Lula Francisco, Betty Crowell, Samuel Mosby, Mr and Mrs C B Schori, Rev and Mrs P F Zoschke, Charlotte Tebbe, A M Weibel, and Mr and Mrs Wm Weibel of Elkader.
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Elgin
Luther College
Decorah
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
College
Chas. Capper
W. C. Falk
H. H. Wolf
Jg. J. Mosby
Lula Francisco
Betty Crowell
Samuel Mosby
Imr
C. B. Schori
P. F
Rough Ashler Meeting At Clermont Masonic Hall
Samuel Mosby and FR P Strauch attended a Rough Ashler meeting at Clermont Masonic hall Tuesday evening. Eight lodges comprise the Rough Ashler group: West Union Clermont Hawkeye Fayette Maynard Waucoma Sumner and Fredericksburg. They meet monthly and practice ritual work with two to six lecturers present.
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Samuel Mosby
FR. P. Strauch
Clermont Masonic Hall
West Union
Clermont
Hawkeye
Fayette
Maynard
Waucoma
Sumner
Fredericksburg
West Union Men in Des Moines Meeting Car Spill
West Union men returning from the state Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Des Moines were in a serious forenoon crash near Marshalltown. Harley Senior suffered a cut above his eye and facial bruises, Mrs. T. A. King had neck and shoulder bruises, while Dr. King and Dr. Roberts escaped injury. Roads were icy. the King car slid on a hill, was hit by a following truck, and plunged down a 30-foot embankment through a fence.
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Marshalltown
State Legion and Auxiliary
Des Moines
Harley Senior
West Union Post
T. A. King
Dr. King
Dr. Roberts
Argo-Gazette
B Y P U Holds Quarterly Meeting at Church
The Baptist Young People’s Union gathered Monday evening at the church for a quarterly business meeting. President Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler led the session, followed by a discussion in the Youth and the Homes of Tomorrow series on the topic Mixed Marriages. Refreshments were served afterward by the social committee.
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Baptist
Clarence Muehlethaler
Elgin Brainard Road Completion Approved in Pleasant Valley
At the annual approval meeting in West Union it was decided that the Elgin Brainard Road must be completed before other road projects in Pleasant Valley township. About one mile from Brainard to the bridge north of the Patterson farm remained unfinished last fall.
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West Union
Elgin-Brainard
Pleasant Valley Township
Brainard
Patterson Farm
Dizzy in Donegal on Slieve League cliff edge
A traveler recalls standing on Slieve League in Donegal Ireland with a 2600 foot sea drop beneath. The unique vantage allows being on one’s face in the grass while gazing into the abyss of the Atlantic.
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Donegal
Ireland
Local Notes From Elgin Area Ills and Visits
Mrs M V Kiple is bedridden and confined. Gus Gunderson reports improvement at home. Paul Waters ill at home since last Thursday. Mrs Edward Krueger and son Charlton ill at Edward Krueger home. Cleve Erhardt with pneumonia slowly improving. Mr and Mrs Cile Dyke of Postville visited here weekend with Sam and Mrs Boleyn. Mr and Mrs H F Robbins of Hawkeye visited daughter and husband Fleet Frieden. Grant Dawson and family attended funeral of Charles Dawson in Canada. Mrs Geo N Schori ill with flu at Edward Olesen home near Hawkeye. grandson Robert also ill. Mrs Walter Dummermuth returned after nursing Deborah Schatz at West Union. Dummermuths moved back home after fire repairs. Mr and Mrs Wm Weibel of Elkader visit here weekend. stay with Zurbriggens while William and A M Weibel visit Ames to see Harold Weibel and Robert Steele. On Sunday afternoon State College Concert Band performance at Memorial Hall. Return trip planned for Sunday evening. Want ads get results.
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M. V. Kiple
Gus Gunderson
Elgin
Paul Waters
Edward Krueger
Charlton
Edwin Krueger
Cleve Erhardt
Cile Dyke
Postville
Edward C. Olesen
Hawkeye
Robert Olesen
Walter Dummermuth
Deborah Schatz
West Union
Ames
Harold Weibel
Robert Steele
State College
Memorial Hall
William Le Feen’s Alibi and Suspended Fine
William Le Feen received a ten dollar fine for drunkenness from City Judge Ellet but the penalty was suspended on good behavior after he claimed his reason for drinking was to celebrate the birth of twins. The judge accepted the odd alibi, leaving readers to wonder about the truth of the tale.
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William le Feen
le Feen
Ellet
Typewriter Music Speeds Composition At Leipzig Fair
A new music typewriter speeds composition by encoding musical notes on a keyboard. The device, shown at the Leipzig fair, allows notes to be written above or below the staff, linking letters figures and hex codes to music. Leipzig, a city famed for its composers, hosted the display.
Limburger Castles In Holland Noted For Churches And Monasteries
In Holland Limburg is famed for its fine churches and monasteries and for some of the finest old castles to be seen anywhere, a contrast to the American association with Limburger cheese.
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America
Limburg
Holland
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Elgin-Brainard Road
Bend
Cooperative
Michigan Ave
Chicapo
Ruby
Ivorydale
Ruby Ledger
Elgin Echo
Iris
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Moody
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Smith Bros
Manele
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High Ee
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Liberty
Inside Detective
Woman's World
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Farmer's Wife
Send Me
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