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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1938

Page

7

Newlyweds Honored at West Union Picnic

Newlyweds Mr and Mrs B A Aanes of Minneapolis were honored at a July 4 picnic at West Union fair grounds. Attendees included extended families from Aanes Gunderson Hovland Nelson Olson and others. visitors and dinner guests from nearby towns joined in the celebration.

B. A Buddy) Aanes Minneapolis Minn West Union Fair Grounds Ole Aanes Lloyd Aanes Dan Kloster Don Louie Hovland William Nelson Marion Lind Gunder Emma Gunderson Buelah J. C. Scowl Wesley A. M. Ranez Red Wing Minnesota

Halverson Bemiss Nuptials In West Clermont Parish

A detailed society note from Clermont reports the West Clermont Lutheran church wedding of Frances Halverson and Robert Bemiss on June 30. Attendants Irene Halverson Eva Bemiss De Vere Halverson Harold Halverson and Connell O’Connell among others attended. Out-of-town guests included Erickson of Lansing and Hanson of Cresco. The couple plans to reside in West Union.

West Clermont Lutheran Church Frances Halverson Albert Halverson Clermont Robert Bemiss Henry Bemiss West Union E. E. Ramsey Irene Halverson Eva Bemiss F. Leo O' Ushers Harold Halverson Connell George Bemiss O'Connell Verla Gunderson Pride Ramsey Marrige Marjorie Olson Ed Bemiss Louie Olson Bemiss West Union High School A. W. Hansladen Peter S. Erickson Lansing E. A. Hanson Arnold Baker Cresco Ed Schroeder Maude Gass Victor Ruckdaschel Postville Blanche Waterbury Axel Dahl A. W. Hans‘Jaden A. L. Moe E. A. Northrup C. C. Carmichael Frances Conkey Aulden Oelberg

Weekend Visits and Social Roundup in Clinton Area

John Edward Wells Jr of Clinton spent Sunday with Mrs Josephine Wells and family. Mrs Martin Nelson visited. Loretta Rafferty returned to Cedar Falls after visiting her mother Mrs Ella Rafferty. Mrs Susanna Gordon and Jean Gordon of Des Moines were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Anson Priest. Mr and Mrs Raymond Paulson of Waterloo called on Helen Osmundson. F Wabelle Wenger rode the bus to Dubuque last Thursday and returned to duties at Finley Hospital.

John Edward Wells, Jr Clinton Josephine Wells Loretta Rafferty Cedar Falls Ella Rafferty Susanna Gordon Jean, ‘Gordon Des Moines Anson’ Priest Wabelle Wenger Frank Fay Elizabeth Calahan Cedar Rapids Independence Oliver Fay

Purge of C I O Drivers Hits New Orleans

In New Orleans a group of striking C I O truck drivers faces arrest as city officials move to eject C I O members. John Brophy, the national director, is en route amid expected federal injunctions restraining police actions. Local leaders are reportedly in hiding.

New Orleans John Brophy

Contract Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Blakes Luncheon

Mrs W R Blake hosted the Contract Bridge club at a 1 PM luncheon at her home on Tuesday July 5. Guest Mrs G N Berry of West Union attended. High score was won by Mrs H B Greenley with Mrs E L Crowe second high.

W. R. Blake Contract Bridge Club G. N. Berry West Union H. B. Greenley E. L. Crowe

Light on the Subject and Visitors in Iowa Gatherings

Numerous social visits fill the week across Waterloo and nearby towns. Ed Delaney scolds a hired man for carrying a lantern to see his daughter, while Geraldine Hoag and Doris Landsgard visit relatives. Travels span Mason City Akron Castalia La Crosse and Montauk with extended family stays and a picnic of eighty four.

July Clermont Calendar Notes and Social Visits

July calendar items include St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild free moving pictures on Thursday, band rehearsal on Friday, and a band concert on Saturday. Meetings for Legion Auxiliary, American Legion, and Union church Guild appear mid month. The column also records numerous family visits and gatherings across Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Decorah, and nearby towns, and notes a Rawleigh salesman position.

St. Peter's Rosary Society Altar Guild Legion Auxiliary American Legion Union Church Guild

Oil Company Advertises Low Marketing Cost Per Gallon

One of the nation's largest oil firms says advertising lets it market its product for under a half mill per gallon. The claim highlights the impact of promotional spend on pricing strategy and market reach.

United States

Strength of deals true ideals and steadfast friends

True ideals resemble loyal friends who never forsake in need. In darkest times their support grows strongest and their light shines brightest, guiding us when strength wavers and hope falters.

Three Drainage Basins Shaped by Major US Rivers

The Missouri region forms parts of three drainage basins the upper Mississippi lower Mississippi and the Missouri river basin. The description outlines how the area contributes to these watershed systems and their geographical scope within the United States.

Missouri United States Upper Mississippi Missouri River

Heights and Depths of Tahiti Told in Ocean and Mountain

A few miles from Tahiti the ocean is more than 10,000 feet deep while inland the crest of Oro hena mountain rises over 7,000 feet above the surf. The note contrasts vast underwater depths with high inland elevations in the Tahiti region.

Tahiti Orohena Mountain

Advertising Builds Market for 1929 US Products

Census figures show advertising cost 1.54 percent creating a market for the $70,434,863,443 worth of manufactured goods in 1929.

First State House Destroyed in 1837 Fire at Jefferson City

The first Missouri state house at Jefferson City burned in 1837 destroying all records of the secretary of state. The loss included official documents and archives critical to state administration. Government officials initiated recovery efforts and sought to preserve remaining records and establish interim procedures.

First Jefferson City Secretary of State

Uncle Felix Breazeals Funerary Tribute Draws Crowd

Kingston Tenn with a hillside farm resident Felix Breazeals 73 celebrated his own funeral many attended as he signed cards with a scrawled XK and asked for it to be annual. He enjoyed the event and greeted mourners after the service.

Kingston Tenn Felix Bush) Breazeals

The Singing Church Sunday Services and Bible Camp

Clermont Luth. Church invites worship at West Clermont at 9 15 a.m East Clermont at 11 a.m English service and East 9 45 a.m Sunday school Highland at 11 a.m with 9 45 a.m Sunday school organizing. Choirs canceled next week due to pastor attending Bible Camp at Clear Lake Bible Camp July 11 to 16 officials from Luther Leagues and the pastor available to explain details.

Singing Church West Clermont East Clermont East Church Highland Church Clear Lake Luther Leagues E. E. Ramsey

Clermont Union Church to Host Evening Service and Picnic

Cler mont Union Church with J J Snyder as minister and Mrs Wm Nelson as pianist holds 7 30 worship. Ladies Guild annual family picnic in the park on Wednesday July 13 at 6 30. Several families visit friends and relatives across Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota during the Fourth of July period.

Lillian Larrabee Clermont Iowa City Innes Larrabee McAlvin Lynn Julie Ann Bernice Anderson Chicago Montauk Ladies’ Aid Society J. J. Snyder Wm. Nelson Ladies’ Guild

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