30 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
1
Guttenberg marks the first day of spring with the annual river ice breakup and little ice left by mild late winter weather. Ice also reported leaving the Wisconsin river on Wednesday as days warm. Geo B Speed, age 73, is praised for his endurance in past labor and recently dehorned a herd of 34 cattle.
With Easter approaching on April 9 preparations begin and a young shopper showcases a vibrant array of decals for eggs. Bunnies ducks chicks woolly lambs and puppies appear in transfer decals ready for decorating eggs.
Joanna Hughes recounts a Hawaii visit by motor and narrow gauge train, visiting Pearl Harbor area sites, a Dole cannery, a sugar refinery, and local culture including a Chinese wedding. She describes royal history, scenery, hospitality, and a Matson Line voyage home with fellow passengers and festive events.
Students at Upper Iowa organized a Peace Council to stay informed on world peace movements and educate the student body. The group debuted with a Pearl program at the Fayette Methodist church featuring George Caswell of Maynard and Meyer discussing arms and war amendments.
Mills College in Oakland California awarded Eve Curie author and daughter of Marie Curie the Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree. Dr Aurelia Henry Reinhardt president of the college placed the hood during the ceremony.
Mra Chas Kniel returns from Iowa City surgery and recovers well. Knudtson loads more buggies and a recent duck hunter bags five birds. The Schoris return from Alabama and expect home Saturday. Thunder shower marks first of season. Holzer Groth roof a Randalia farm. Buetzberger family reported well. Reinhart leaves Center street restaurant to assist Knudtson in summer farming. Knudtson begins cigar trip for Great Central Tobacco Works. Elgin orchestra adds trombone. Adolph Weibel joins. Gulsvig of near Gunder heads to Cut Bank Montana for work. Easter Sunday upcoming. kids hunt eggs, adults feast on eggs. Becker Holzer Harrington McMillan attend Masonic meeting in West Union. third degree shown. Mrs Bryant sells west brick home to Nancy Baldwin. April brings mixed weather. Capper leaves for Duke after visiting parents. takes new job in town. A 54 year old Deborah Posten copy found behind old mirror in Canada. addressed to Mrs Anderson. mirror dismantled during cafe redecorating.
A columnist blends satire on gender, politics, and society with notes on a German American Bund pledge debate and a Harvard freshman swallowing a goldfish for a prize. Meanwhile racing dogs head to Kansas and the Iowa Senate backs a teachers annuity bill, shifting it to the House amid tension over fate.
Transfers recorded by W J Rogers abstract office include Pattison to Boleyn 6200 for NE and NW parts 1-92-8 and other deeds with varied sums, parcels including NW SE 4-93-7 and NE SW 22-94-7, plus sherriffs deed and QCD actions from multiple sections and towns.
The San Marino republic covers 38 square miles with a 24 mile frontier, situated in the heart of Italy. Scientists reveal that vital rays destroy acids in life cells.
An explosion near a building causes windows to be blown out rather than in, though some fragments may strike the structure. The incident highlights the force of blast pressures and the damage pattern observed in nearby façades.
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