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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1930

Page

7

Marriage at Little Brown Church prompts local visitors

Florence E. Monroe and Gerald Gutcher wed at the Little Brown Church near Nashua in a single ring ceremony at nine in the morning. Neva Gutcher of Waterloo, sister of the groom, and George Monroe of the bride attended. The wedding party then picnicked in Waterloo. Monroe is a local telephone operator. Gutcher is a long-time resident of the area.

Florence E. Monroe Gerald Gutcher Little Brown Nashua Rev. Kent Misa Neva Gutcher Waterloo George Monroe H. L. Monroe

Dover Mills News Social calendar hints at fall reunions

Dover Mills news recounts a West Union reunion honoring Dorland girls and a list of visits and greetings across the community. Families including Guyer, Learn, Learn, Wagner, Havenstrite, Johnson, Nesvick, Nelson, Carlin, Gunsten, Cline, and Kneeland figure in weekend calls, travel, and hospitality amid church events and local gatherings.

Will Notice for Tillie Everson Probate in Fayette County

State of Iowa Fayette County District Court will hear on August 11 1930 the instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Tillie Everson late of the county deceased for admission to probate. Dated West Union Iowa July 9 1930. Edgar A Traeger Clerk Deputy Josephine Kniel.

State of Iowa Fayette County Tillie, Everson District Court West Union Edgar A. Traeger Josephine Kniel

Luther League Program at East Clermont Church

The Luther League of East Clermont church presents a Sunday program on July 20 featuring songs readings piano solo and choir performances. Rev G Gunston will give an invocation and Olaf Olson will offer Bible verses with remarks and a collection followed by closing prayers.

Luther League of the East Clermont Church Ans Nee Society G. Gunston Rene, Opperud Esther Olson Orlando Kittleson Elizabeth Skarshaug Olaf Olson

Local Social Roundup at Grand Meadow area homes

The list covers Sunday visits and greetings among residents. Esten Landsgard and Eu niteat Ingveld Helgersons. Vern Trude and Richard Olson visited EK. M. Olson. Bert Lyngaas and family plus Clifford Osmundson and daughters dined at Lars Osmundson’s near Oasian. Martin Halverson and daughters Lillian Irene Mildred spent time at Mrs. Christ Nelson’s home. Louie Anderson visited Mrs. A. Scholen. Almer and Archie Johnson helped Orvin Peerson celebrate his birthday on July 11 at his home. Selmer Erickson and Olvin Amundson were in Decora. Mrs. Nels Helgerson has improved. Ole K. Peterson and daughter Clara with Anna Brorby visited Dubuque. Miss Brorby stayed longer for a visit. Sewing Society met at Mrs. Austen Helgerson’s. East Luther League members picnicked at Spillville. Robert Gustafson and son to Minneapolis after visiting Mrs. Nels Helgerson. Oscar Lien, Arthur Olson and daughters visited Anton Scholen. Miss Kamps of Castalia visited Florence Erickson then Postville and home. Selmar Holm of Highland visited Andrew Reinhart. Ole Thorson called at Harry Helgerson. Louie Anderson and relatives visited Waterville. John Sauerazig and son Harold and Mrs. Ed Sauerazig visited Le Roy. Mrs. Oscar Lind of Gunder spent Monday with Ole Reierson. Innes Larrabee of Chicago visited her parents.

Esten Landsgard Eunite Ingveld Helgerson Vern Trude Richard Olson EK. M. Olson Bert Lyngaas Clifford Osmundson Lars Osmundson Oasian Martin Halverson Lillian Irene Mildred Christ Clara Anna Brorby Dubuque Nels Helgerson Oscar Lien Arthur Olson Anton Scholen Miss Kamps Castalia Florence Erickson Postville Selmar Holm Highland Andrew Reinhart Ole Thorson Harry Helgerson Louie Anderson Waterville John Sauerazig Harold Ed Sauerazig LeRoy Minn Owit Oscar Lind Gunder Ole Reierson

CURRENT HUMOR The Issue Winner Who got first price at the baby show

A humorous column presents quick quips and exchanges. Jokes touch on family, flirtation, aging, beauty parlors and social guff. Names appear as speakers in short light banter. The piece closes with gossip style bits about marriage and secrecy.

Japanese Women Divers Supreme in Households

The article extols Japanese women divers who earn enough to support husbands, fathers, and sons. It describes men’s downtrodden roles, including playful abuse when meals are late, and notes their prowess in the water as unmatched. It also mentions a tea ceremony’s strict ritual requiring washed hands and pure intent.

Japan

Old Doctor's Idea Is Big Help To Elderly People

In 1885 Dr Caldwell found a harmless laxative that cures without griping or forming habit. He wrote it for bilious headaches weak appetites and bad breath. The remedy Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is now the world’s most popular laxative available at any drugstore.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell

Immigration English in UF talk at Oinergy Gainesville

Dr. Joan J. Tixert of the University of Florida described strict operation laws while noting fear of “queer English.” A barber shop dispute is recounted with a patron losing his place and a humorous mispronunciation exchange ending with a quip about who went in and out.

Joan J. Tixert University of Florida Oinergy Gainesville

Sea gull stows away on airship from SF to LA

A gull boarded a San Francisco to Los Angeles airship and slept in the baggage hold. It hid in an odd corner above Fresno, waking only to hop higher before returning to sleep. Upon landing in Los Angeles the bird stretched, yawned, and flew away.

San Francisco Los Angeles Fresno

Rescuers Save Doe After Hunting Incident Near Webster

Edward Kelley and Chirence Woodward observed a distressed deer near Franklin, SN. They reached the animal, helped it to a safe area, and conveyed it to a stable where it received care.

Pyanklin Edward Kelley Chirence Woodward

Humidity Outweighs Cold In Local Winter Wisdom

A Judge notes that locals blame humidity for discomfort rather than cold, contrasting winter remarks about wind. The quip reflects seasonal attitudes of residents who quote the same refrain about weather conditions year round.

Largest French Cemetery at Thiais Near Paris

The new Thiais cemetery near Paris is said to be France's largest. It spans 107 hectares in one plot and is noted for its beauty as well as its size.

Thiais Paris France

Fair Here Today and Tomorrow Reported

A brief note echoes a local fair claim with questions about location and timing. The fragment mentions a fair being present today and tomorrow and hints at a phrase about going far, implying curiosity or confusion around where the event is held.

That's Different Perkins I Supposed Leopard Hunter

A terse exchange recalls a hunt versus spotting a leopard, highlighting contrast between pursuit and sighting rather than a successful kill. The dialogue frames an anecdote about big game, suggesting rarity or surprise in the encounter. The speakers imply differing perspectives on hunting prowess and fortune.

Unanimous Quip on Money Sparks Marriage Pact Joke

A light exchange quotes a husband and wife debating shared views on income. The man jokes that they agree on one thing their finances. The quip plays on marital harmony and a common money concern.

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