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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
3
Students share progress in reading science and arithmetic while admiring teachers, dental visits, and birthday treats. First graders watch beans grow in jars, art includes birdhouses and a Easter bonnet, and third graders practice telephone skills and subtraction with mother visits enriching the classroom atmosphere.
Five four carloads of black walnut logs, averaging 17 inches in diameter, were sent to Mendota Illinois for resale to manufacturers. A local pledge encouraged replanting two trees for each one cut. Also noted were a successful Legion minstrel show with strong applause, travel to Weepah Nevada by Milo Conner after gold reports, a minor auto accident near Elgin involving Edwin Buser and others, TB tests showing reactors, and band director G C Mirick.
While returning from a business trip to Chicago last week a driver faced repeated trouble as his car was pulled out of the Cedar county mud thirty-five times. The ordeal incurred a cost of 94 dollars and forced him to leave the vehicle until road conditions improved.
Mrs Susanna Gordon aged 82 died March 6 at Des Moines after years of ill health. Born July 10, 1863 in County Down Ireland she came to Clermont at age four, married James A Gordon in 1889 and raised two sons Dr Leo F Gordon Omaha and Hilary L Gordon Des Moines. Survived by siblings nieces nephews and grandchildren with funeral at St Peters Clermont March 11.
We sincerely thank all who helped lighten our sorrow. Father Robi Cooney Fr E L Cooney T B OToole many relatives and friends and those who sent floral and spiritual offerings. It helped lighten the sorrow of our dear mother's passing. Leo F and Hillary L Gordon families.
Local social notes recount a Sunday evening picnic and birthday party at Mrs. Pearl Dummermuth’s Fayette home honoring her daughter Mrs. Donald Jensen. Visitors include Mrs. Vernon Olson and Sharon of Decorah. Profound family visits and hospital update on Henry Schweinerus who is improving after surgery at Postville hospital. Also mentions a late model Spinet Piano ad from C. R. Piano Co. Cedar Rapids.
A man asks for a present for his wife while the saleswoman counters with nylon or net hose options. He insists on settling the present first before choosing the gift. The exchange captures a lighthearted shopping moment.
June Brown of Iowa State College guides readers through the paint market. She notes washable rubberized finishes, low odor enamels for baths and kitchens, and quick drying. Texturing paints, stippling, and color mixing services help bridge amateur to expert. Color inspiration from nature grows.
Mr and Mrs Dean DeSart hosted a Saturday evening canasta gathering to honor the first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids. Attending were Mr and Mrs Laird Cline and Mr and Mrs Keith Thoma along with the Ben Wede family of Al Qurnett and the Vernon Dochterman family of Cedar Rapids. Weekend guests visited the Dave Jacobia home. Alyce Oelberg, daughter of Mrs Esther Oelberg, has been ill this weekend and is now a patient at Postville hospital. Also this week Janice Durscher, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Durscher, was noted. Mrs Albert Schave welcomed friends and relatives Tuesday evening for a birthday celebration with picnic baskets and five hundred games.
A mother teaches order to children by giving them fixed places for their toys and books. At preschool age it is easier to learn neatness through simple choices like a colorful box and dedicated shelves. Children develop good habits gradually, with a balanced motto of not too rigid nor too careless.
A Castalia gathering included a midnight picnic lunch and a dinner bridge hosted to honor Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth and Mrs. LaNora Halverson. Guests listed include Mrs. Franz Appelman and many locals, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Fritz Schnuelle and Otto Dahlstrom high and Mrs. Elmer Brainard and Kenneth Brainard low.
An old man leaves his club and orders a luxury limousine driver to drive off a cliff, declaring he will commit death by his own action. The scene conveys a dramatic, fatal decision with the driver complying in the tense moment.
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