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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1942

Page

7

Return From Trip Includes Wedding in Hobbs New Mexico

A traveler returns home Sunday afternoon from a trip to Hobbs New Mexico where they attended a sister's wedding on June 18. The journey included Carlsbad Caverns and a museum in Carlsbad, San Miguel church and the San Jose bell in Santa Fe, Taos Indian Pueblo, and visits to Colorado Springs, Estes Park, and Omaha.

Spi Hobbs New Mexico Carlsbad N. M Carlsbad Caverns Santa Fe San Miguel Church United States San Jose Spain Taos Colorado Springs Estes Park Omaha Neb Ana Carboneck Len Simek

West Clermont Church Guests and Local Social News

Dennis Lee Griebenow infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow worshiped with family at West Clermont Lu gheran church. Oelwein and Ossian families hosted dinners and visits. Locals travel to St Louis for Farm Bureau, attend Republican county convention at West Union, and families plan moves to Gays Mills Wisconsin. Nearby towns mentioned include Dubuque Hawkeye Decorah Readlyn Boone Maynard Ossian West Union.

Dennis_Lee Richard Griebenow West Clermont Lugheran Wm. Paulson Oelwein Fritz Tinderholt Ossian Spandors Arthur Morris Cigar Lake Rs. Wm. Paul Jack Thompson Gays Mills Wis Wright Central States Power & Light Corp Joseph Funk Otto Wegner Maynard Don Wallace New Hampton Orlando Kittleton St. Louis Farm Bureau Air Phil Steffans Waukon Franz Appelman J. F. Miller J. A. Erickson B. 0. Henderson Ed Dugstad James Brorby W. R. Blake West Union Norbert Gerner Yellow Stone National Park Black Hills Dakota Ernest

Approaching Marriage Announced in Eugene Oregon

Word was received of the engagement and approaching marriage of Katherine Schaefers of Eugene to James F. Brorby of Clermont. The marriage is set for July 11 and was announced at a Seymour Cafe breakfast in Eugene with twenty six guests present. The couple and Brorby’s sister Dorothy are traveling to Eugene next Saturday.

Katherine Schaefers Eugene Oregon James F. Brorby Clermont Seymour Cafe Ore Béck Mr. Brorby Dorothy

Prices Received by Farmers for June

The June 15 index of prices received by town farmers stood at 170, unchanged from May, while prices paid for living and production averaged 155. The ratio of received to paid prices, for three months, is the most favorable to farmers since 1919. Grain futures showed a general decline, with corn up one cent and other grains off one to ten cents per bushel. Soybeans and flaxseed fell ten cents. Slaughter livestock values barely changed except meat animals up one point. In farm produce, chickens and eggs posted small gains while butterfat and wool fell. The feeding margin widened for poultrymen, with one dozen eggs equaling 13.1 pounds of standard poultry ration on June 15, up from 12.5 on May 15. Hog-corn and butterfat-dairy feed ratios edged lower.

4 H Club Met At Elgin Schoolhouse June 22

Clermont Clover 4 H club met at the Elgin schoolhouse with eight members two leaders and two guests Mrs McNulty and Helen of Minneapolis Minn Roll call featured a health enhancing food plan Demonstration team chosen Genevieve and Ann Nesbit Topics included Telephone Etiquette and Myself a Citizen of My Home Arlene Amundson spoke on the convention Fund was set to donate $1 to Ella Gardner Memorial Fund for former 4 H girls attending college Next meeting scheduled July 7 at Dorothy and Marjorie Kerrs home

Elgin School House Genevieve Nesbit Arlene Amundson Ella Gardner Dorothy Marjorie Kerr

Insects Targeted by Breeding Parasitic Enemies

A note on using breeding and natural parasitic enemies to check injurious insects. The text implies biological control methods through predators and parasites to manage pest populations.

Warm reception for Winston Churchill in London

Winston Churchill returns from America after talks with President Roosevelt to a nation facing a severe crisis in North Africa and the looming Axis threat at Egypt. The Prime Minister expresses satisfaction with his discussions while the country braces for difficult decisions ahead.

London Eng Winston Churchill England America Roosevelt North Africa Egypt Churchill

Century of Progress at Union Grove Picnic

Edna Sorensen Rane y Bertrand of Racine demonstrated taig art at the 72nd annual picnic of the Old Settlers Society. J I Case Co staged threshing equipment demonstrations. The Rochester area links Jer ome E Case to the company’s farm power pageant tracing a century of progress.

Union Grove Wis Edna Sorensen Runéy Bertrand Racine O Id Settlers Society I. Case Company Rochester Jerome E. Case

Newlyweds honored at West Clermont Lutheran shower

A large number of friends and relatives attended a bridal shower Thursday evening at the West Clermont Lutheran church for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson who wed June 21. The program featured vocal solos duets readings and songs. After gifts were opened a reception meal followed. Several local residents and relatives visited in nearby homes over the weekend and many more were seen at the Clermont Ladies Aid picnic.

West Clermont Lutheran ‘Church Joseph Thompson Joyce Amundson Bertha Olson Doris Gilbert Veryle Paulson Albert Leet Postville Rulger Paulson Jess Phillips West Union Nell Martin Cedar Rapids Arthur’ S Blockh Otto Vasby Nels Reinertson Janice Joan Jergens Minneapolis Minn Fred Bigler Irene Anderson Decorah Ben Wede Frank Shaw Rosemary Pocahontas Ella Rafferty Shaw Mary Scott Russell Grover Fayette Bess Greenley Linda Lou Franz Appelman Helen Wagner Lois Brandt Waterloo W. H. Lathrop Gene Beloit Wis R. V. Brandt Lucille Lubke Cedar Falls Traer Tama Clermont, Ladies’ Aid Society City Park Innes McAlpin Evanston Robert Wilbur Hawkeye Thee Loftsgard Ray Garvey Austin, Minn Dan Burke

Lincoln Chair in Museum Relics at Henry Ford

The chair in which Abraham Lincoln sat when assassinated is displayed in Henry Ford's Museum of Lincoln Relics in Dearborn Michigan. The artifact draws visitors and scholars, illustrating the Civil War era and Lincoln's presidency within the museum's collection.

Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Henry Ford Museum of Lincoln Dearborn Mich

Weather Forecasts in the United States Use Multiple Radio Stations

Six weather bureaus and two army and two navy radio stations are widely used in determining weather forecasts in the United States. The system relies on official stations to collect data and provide timely weather updates for public safety and aviation.

Army Navy Unitedates

B P Women’s Club Meeting at Crowe Home

B and P Women’s Club met Monday evening at the Crowe home with Anna Mary Crowe and Verla Gunderson hosting. After the business session, bridge was played with Mrs Wayne Shipton high and Celia Morf second. Refreshments were served to eleven members and two guests, Mrs E L Crowe and Mrs Wayne Shipton.

Anna Mary Crowe Verla Gunderson Crowe Wayne Shipton Celia Morf E. L. Crowe

Time to Start Summer Gardens in Iowa Regions

Gardeners in northern Iowa begin planting sweet corn carrots and red beets this week while southern Iowa sowing starts next week. Plant between July 1 and 15 to mature in early fall, prepare seedbeds, and deepen seed furrows. Plan two later plantings including celery cabbage and turnips. August 20 to September 1 is for spinach lettuce kale and small radishes. Clean old vines, mulch, and burn litter. renovate old patches or set new ones after three years. Control squash bugs with boards used as traps and rotenone dust if available.

Iowa

Iowa farmers urged to boost food output to curb New York alarms

Read notes outline a plan linking increased Iowa farm production to reducing air raid warning pressures in New York. Officials emphasize expanding crops and livestock output to stabilize supply chains and support national defense needs.

New York Iowa

United Service Women Hold Park Picnic in Clermont

Members of the Clermont United Service Women and their families enjoyed a Sunday picnic in the city park. The newly organized group includes mothers wives and sisters of men in service. A patriotic window display is planned for the weekend of July 4 featuring pictures of the service members. Committee members are Mrs Elmer Trude Mrs Immanuel Larson and Mrs Norman Amundson.

Clermont

Weddings and near tragedy dot a small town week

Twenty five years ago a wedding at Marion Lutheran church joined Josephine Simerson to Nels E. Gilbert. A near fatal car crash on Larrabee hill involved Arthur Simpson Elzer Grossman and Ed Stone, all escaping with minor injuries. Other wedding notices include Augusta Hosfeld and Christian Lugenbuhl in Montauk and Pearl Fay with Frank Callahan in Clermont.

Marion Lutheran Church Josephine Simerson Nels E. Gilbert Arveson Arthur Simpson Elzer Grossman Ed Stone Castalia Larrabe¢ Hill My. Grossman Fred Dibble Spokane Wash G. E. Dibble Fred The Elks Lodge Montauk Augusta Hosfeld Clermont Christian Lugenbuhl Chicago St. Peter's Church Pearl Elizabeth Fay Frank Calahan Father Wehtz Calliton Cedar Rapids J. P. Sullivan Harry Sullivan Oelwein Mr. Shipton Myra Lawrence D. Hungerford D. M. Parker Fayette

Jerdees Planned Minnesotan Trip For Fishing and Merchan

Dr and Mrs I C Jerdee and Elsie Marie left last Wednesday for a Minnesota trip to fish and attend the Minnesota Mercantile convention in Duluth They expect to return home this week

I. C. Jerdee Elsie Marie Minnesota Duluth

Drama Packed Convoy Sinks Collier Off Atlantic Coast

A sudden blast sank a collier under U S Navy escort along the Atlantic coast, attributed to an enemy mine. A survivor dries his face after nearly being blinded by oily waters as rescuers, aided by a photographer and reporters aboard, work quickly. The Navy Department had allowed the press aboard, catching the incident on short notice.

Atlantic Coast Atlantic Navy Navy Department

Singing Church Sunday Services and Bible Camp

The Lutheran Church the Singing Church holds Sunday services on the fifth Sunday after Trinity with Romans 3 1 20 and John 1 35 52. Children’s Day events at Groth Parochial school house include a 10 30 forenoon picnic dinner and program. Sunday school at West Clermont 10 30 and Highland 9 30. Bible Camp starts at Clear Lake and runs all week. East Clermont choir meets Tuesday at 8 15 p m. Rev E E Ramsey is pastor.

Groth West Clermont Highland Clear Lake East Clermont E. E. Ramsey

Clermont Calendar July 2 to July 8

The calendar lists July activities including Rosary Society and Attar Guild on Thursday July 2. A Town council meeting is noted for Monday July 6 and Union Church Hould event on Wednesday July 8, with a WC C F social meeting also mentioned.

Rosary Society R and Attar Guild Town Council Union Church Hould

Community Notices and Social Visits Across West Union

Local residents attended church, dinners, and gatherings with families from Clover Farm stores in West Union. Visits spanned Wellman Grinnell and Florida, with weddings planned for July in Texas while others traveled to Evanston and Waterloo for weekends and family events.

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B. & P. Women’s Club United Service Women Enterprise Lutheran Church U.S Fream M. Holub Placid Epworth R. G. Schupanitz Millard Nelson Clover Farm Lillian Larrabee Julie Lynn McAlpin Ill Bess Tschantz Fred Leiniiiger Boone Fred Tschantz Wadena Lena Peters Joe Larson Fot Gunder Immanuel Larson Larson Geo. Bell Wellman I. A. Sprague West Chester T. C. Ressler Alma Ostlie D. F. Flynn Dick Horan Ethel Mae Audrey Noble Geiwein Texas R. F. Perking San Antonio Miss Lubke Major John Zoeckler Florida B.C. Gruver Fred Cline and Laird R. C. Henderson Russell Gruver Clarence Gruver Remar HC Mes Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Met
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