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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
2
Fred Pinney returned Friday after weeks in Southern Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. A C Einand drove to West Branch Saturday and visited relatives Sunday. A garbled line references a measure about paint and fuel prices, with unclear shop names and figures.
The column records the death of Fiex Ashes on Monday at his daughter’s home, funeral arrangements, and a long list of local visits, travels, and social updates. It notes hospital stays, family gatherings, club elections, and several residents across Arlington, Oelwein, Strawberry Point, and surrounding towns.
Brainard and Marjorie attended the Elmer Boyer home event while Azalia Nutting and Dorothy Craft joined gatherings at nearby homes. Several couples visited relatives in the area, with mention of the Boyer saw mill near Elmer Boyer farm to operate this spring. Also noted are oil sales in Gamble Stores and hometown visits by Keiser, Winkelman, and Koch families from nearby towns.
Harold Bennett and family hosted visitors in the David May home. Local gatherings include a farm event at Harold Strong, numerous calls on Frank Howard, and many Sunday visits to relatives across Elkader Moodsy West Union and Elgin. Dancing, illness notes, and multiple family guest lists mark a busy community week.
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