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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
8
Local notes record deaths and community events in Illyria and West Union areas. Walter Humphry of West Union dies at New Hampton hospital. Dozens of visits, birthdays, enlistees, 4 H club meeting, school directors reelected, and numerous gatherings noted through the Sunday through Monday period.
Lorraine Butikofer visited Saturday in the Arthur Chapman home. Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson and family were guests Thursday evening in the Clifton Wilson home. Elmer Nelson and family spent Sunday in the Ole Ambundgon home near Clermont. John Nydegger and son visited Thursday evening at the Arthur Chapman home. Melbert Meyer and son and Walter Dennler were dinner guests Sunday in the Chas Looby home for Mrs Looby birthday anniversary. Harry Gilson and J M Shaffer homes referenced. Arnold Anderson of Oelwein stayed with Roy Leuchtenmacher Thursday and Friday. Mrs Woodrow Hyde and Carol Jean spent Wednesday with Fred Krueger.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mark and family guests at Orlin Mason home. Waterloo visitors Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burwick. Glen Dennier notable recovery after a recent misfortune. Numerous callers at various homes including Mason, Dennier, Hanson and Meisner families. Activities include quilting circle and a Congrega tional church meeting in Elkader.
Home economists urge buyers to select multi use kitchen utensils. The guidance emphasizes practical value and adaptability for everyday cooking tasks.
Cherie Nicholas outlines a stay-at-home fashion plan as harsh weather and fuel rationing push comfort. Indoor robes, lounging pajamas, dressing gowns and long-sleeved nightgowns feature velvet crepe satin and rayon fabrics. lace trims, quilted coats, and rosy tones headline an era of warmth, elegance, and practical glamour.
Bright red wool suit with collarless jacket and large jet button creates a striking silhouette. Pair with a black sheer wool blouse, tall crowned fur hat, and oversized muffs to emphasize the bold winter fashion theme.
Fashion reports from headquarters show a rush to decorative buttons for spring ensembles. Plastic buttons match suit fabrics in hues like purple and violet, with lily of the valley motifs and jeweled rhinestones enhancing green toned outfits.
Fashion notes describe skating suits with Shetland wool, warm interlining, and velveteen collars. Preferred colors include Norwegian blue, black, red, and dark green. The red corduroy princess dress leads, also popular in velveteen, with circular skirts in bright Shetland wool or velveteen and patchwork cotton linings.
A trend toward sane buying drives demand for quality tweeds in both suits and coats. Buyers seek best materials and reliable workmanship, signaling a shift to durable, well made garments this fall.
Richard Brownell of Wyoming sold 80 hogs on the Chicago market at 15.75 dollars per cwt for 245 pound hogs, the highest price in 22 years. Ira Eaton of Decatur captured a 26 pound wolf, the season’s third, as Echo advertisers urge patronage.
For the fiscal year ending June 30 1998 the Panama Canal reported total expenses of 12 648 594 48 and earnings of 3 252 870 16. In a separate case a South African man seeks to restore his real name after 28 years living and married under a wrong alias in Maritzburg.
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