27 Jul 1944
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
1
A reflective column mixing wartime sentiment and political quips. It notes hopes for peace, mentions debate over Franklin D. Roosevelt’s candidacy, and quotes observers on leadership. The piece also jests about dialects, fears, and the Allies' response to Japan and Germany, closing with a hopeful sign-off.
Miss Evelyn Johnson of West Union and Pvt Bernard McMullen son of Mrs L R McMullen Decorah united in marriage Tuesday afternoon July 25 at three in Elgin Baptist church Rev Lewis R Johnson Wyocena Wis brother of the bride performed the single ring ceremony In attendance were relatives and friends. The bride’s brother Harry Johnson gave her in marriage. Attendants included Mildred Johnson of Steamboat Rock and Fred McMullen of Waterloo best man. Music and flowers enhanced the ceremony followed by a reception for about 100 in the church parlors. The couple will reside in Spokane Washington after a short wedding trip. Both graduates of local high schools and members of familiar families in Decorah West Union and nearby towns.
A collection of dated quips and rambling notes on life, work, and postwar outlook. It references a long marriage, OPA regulations slowing a merchant, Emerson on tenacity, and cautious views on Russia China and global peace. It suggests jobs and constructive work ahead amid wartime restraint and international engagement.
A registered Holstein cow owned by P P Stewart of Maynard ranked among the nation s top producers in 1943 within the ten months division. The animal yielded 13 871 pounds of milk and 612 5 pounds of butterfat, placing sixth in senior 3 year old milking twice daily in the ten months test.
Mr and Mrs Earl Mulford and Robert of Winthrop and Glen Thomas of Hervard Ind were guests last Wednesday at the C J Mulford home. Harry Johnson returned to Steam oat Rock Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnson and will be employed there for about a week.
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