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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
2
A study notes eating difficulties in children vary by individual, with no single cure. Factors include lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, excessive fat, too much milk, and overuse of sweets. Preparation methods and taste can reduce appetite, while raw produce parts may be discarded.
The article discusses lunch habits for growing children, urging varied foods like milk, eggs, cheese, and fresh fruits and vegetables. It notes that frequent eating difficulties can cause permanent harm, and stresses that each child’s needs are individual and should be guided by a physician or diet expert.
Close to 200 Groth clan members gathered at Decorah city park on Sunday for the annual picnic. The secretary noted 178 signed the official register with more arriving later. A picnic dinner and the usual program preceded a business session in which Sylvan Hoag of Elgin was elected president for the coming year. Next year’s event moves to Pilot Knob on the third Sunday in June.
Elgin's Little German Band contracted to play at the Manchester fair for one day on Wednesday August 11. It is likely their first appearance at this fair though they have performed in the town previously. The group also negotiates a two day engagement with the Buchanan county fair at Independence, having filled a similar engagement there last year.
Members of the Batoffe club and their husbands enjoyed a picnic supper on the Albert Sehori lawn Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thouse wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Fab. After supper the party visited the Leo Schori home for a social evening. Harold Weibel returned from Ames after completing his freshman year at Iowa State College and will spend the summer at home.
The Elgin Local News reports Emma Liddle visiting Alpha with Dr. R A Crider family. Elkader guests Anna Laver and Alvin Glawe dined with J F Bailey. Helen Dummermuth returns from West Union hospital after appendectomy on June 11. Carpenters finish basement and barn addition at George Cook farm near primary 56. Reuben Light and June Kerr guest of honor at Steffens home. 40 guests from West Union Volga City Wadena Clermont Elgin Illyria attend. Wedding celebration features Contests a mock wedding. bride elect guest of honor June 2 at Illyria church.
Shirley Boleyn visits Abe Habeget home as Rochester kin of Hugh Conner arrive for a death in the family. The Conners return Saturday. Leo Schori and friends head to Trade Lake Wisconsin for a fishing trip, planning a Minneapolis stop to fetch Kenneth Schori. West Union visitors Mac and Mrs Mac share a Monday visit, with Mrs Mac at the P E O meeting and Mac touring the Echo shop and Capper hatchery, noting the hatchery boss’s long Elgin daytime absence.
Reseda California dated June 18 1937 Ernest Danks writes to Mr Strauch editor of the Elgin Echo praising the weekly paper. He notes readers from various communities enjoy the content and mentions excellent weather and crowded beaches with many out of state cars mainly from Iowa. He sends regards to Iowa readers and thanks the editor.
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