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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
2
Elizabeth marries Arthur in 1916 and they share a deep bond before his deployment. He dies in a German hospital after World War I service, leaving Elizabeth to endure a long, solitary grief marked by memory, absence, and the sense that he remains everywhere yet is forever gone.
In the spring after the Armistice Elizabeth learns she has little money left and that Uncle Clarence, acting as guardian, arranges a pension as a soldier's widow. She endures stunned social aloofness from Aunt Grace and continues to feel the memory of Arthur in every gathering with friends.
The past week at Elgin High saw students and staff endure two days of semester tests with those maintaining high averages enjoying short vacations. In sports, Elgin suffered a double loss on January 11 as Arlington clinched two close wins, while Clermont edged Elgin in overtime on January 16. The Elgin Junior High also beat Clermont in its first appearance of the season.
The girls of the advanced Home Ec class completed masking Red Cross utility bags in addition to regular class work and deserve a special thank you for their efforts.
The secret ary treasurer reports for 1945 46 Receipts show 716 72 total with balances and income from dues care of lots taxes interest on bonds time deposits sales of lots and fund transfers. Disbursements total 716 72 with labor salaries mower repair mower digging graves and permanent upkeep among others. Memorandum notes 3025 00 in U S Gov t bonds for permanent upkeep and a 41 84 cash balance in that fund plus a 200 00 time deposit certificate. Examining committee signs off.
Gunhild Nellie Halstenson daughter of Gro and Syvert Halstenson born January 21 1866 in Marion township Clayton county died January 17 1946 at the home of Mrs. Helen Osmundson in Clermont aged eighty years eleven months and twenty six days she was baptized and confirmed Lutheran and member of Marion Lutheran church at Gunder she leaves one sister Mrs Julia Peterson of Brainard Minnesota and numerous nieces and nephews seven siblings predeceased her Funeral conducted by Rev S J Strandford at Muehlethaler funeral home Elgin with interment in Houg cemetery east of Elgin she lived with various Clermont residents after Halsten Halstenson's death and was remembered for unassuming kindness and peace
Relatives of the late Nellie Halstenson express heartfelt appreciation for sympathy and many acts of helpfulness shown at the time of her death and burial.
A fleet of new street cars in Atlanta is equipped with refrigerating units marking the first time passengers can enjoy air conditioning aboard city transit vehicles.
Shirley Lower was granted a divorce from Raymond Lower on cruelty and inhuman treatment. Property rights settled by stipulation. Either party may remarry after one year. Plaintiff’s maiden name Shirley Seedorff restored. she pays costs and her own attorney’s fee.
Lawrence L Geary files divorce suit against Gladys Marie Geary citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief as a court action proceeds.
Fashion and slang from wartime youth culture with tips on hair ribbons combs and neckerchief styles. Advice contrasts romantic nerves with practical dress ideas while urging optimism that the hero is more scared than you. Includes playful terms like DProon and Toujour Ix Chinche.
Lucille Alberta Hawke and Paul Henry Hawke divorce granted. custody of a minor son awarded, along with costs and attorney fees. Parties may remarry at any time. Also lists several marriage licenses issued during the past week by the clerk, including names and locations with dates in January.
The American aircraft industry produced 96,369 military airplanes in 1944, exceeding the total of all aircraft built from 1908 to Pearl Harbor. In the 38 years before 1942 the industry had produced about 85,000 airplanes of all types.
One way to save tomatoes from frost is to pull up the whole vine with the tomatoes attached and hang it in a dry, moderately light place like a garage. The Department of Agriculture suggests this method as tomatoes will keep fairly well for a few weeks while the mature green fruit ripens on the vine.
Friday and Saturday January 25 and 26 Lee and Lynn Wilde present Twice Blessed with Bill Elliott and Bobby Biske in a staged production titled Great Stagecoach Robbery.
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