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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

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Beal Entry in Second Class May 2

Beal entry listed in Elgin Echo second class notices with details unreadable. readers advised to refer to local issue for full text and filing information.

Purple and White Tattler highlights end of year fun night

The last fun night event, held in the gym, featured a program of truth and consequences and dancing. Students wore vests to the celebration as hot dogs and pop were sold for refreshments. In sports, Elgin edged West Union 3 to 2 in a 10 inning game with Schmid and Schori contributing two singles each.

Elgin West Union Schmid Ott Schori Igin Adrian Eigin Oran Seson Buengow

Senior Day and Baseball Score Highlight Wartburg visit

Thursday April 25 featured Senior Day events for the senior class and their sponsor Miss Smith at U S A. A campus program followed by a ball game between Wartburg andWU. The afternoon included singing speeches and a play, then tours of the campus.

Fremier Spomor Miss i Smith Tthe Wartburg Eb U

Elgin High School Class Of 1927 Graduates

Echo item lists Elgin High School 1927 class with teen members nine girls four boys. Commencement runs May 29 to June 3. names Hulda Meyer Opal Schori Elmer Yenney Viola Light Edna Weibel Theo Reneses Lillian Patterson Alice Gilberts son Flossie Kipie Edward Schmid Agnes Kirkeberg Wikna Miller LaVerne Kipie. Marie Falk named third grade teacher at Harlan, joining city corps. Harold Greenley aids at mill while A M Weibel attends Cedar Rapids. school notes on staff absence.

Elgin High School Hulda Meyer Opal Schori Elmer Yenney Viola Light Edna Weibel Theo Reneses Lillian Patterson Alice Gilbertsson Flossie Kipie Edward Schmid Agnes Kirkeberg Wikna {Miller LaVerne Kipie Rudolf Yunker

Louisa Lehman Bucher Dies at 89 in Elgin Iowa

Louisa Lehman Bucher born April 22 1856 on a farm near Elgin Iowa died April 21 1948 at her home in Elgin Iowa a day before her 90th birthday. She married August Bucher June 28 1878 and they had one daughter Cornelia who died December 20 1929. Survived by sisters Mrs Caroline Lauer and Mrs Lydia Hunsberger and brothers Will Lenman Edward Lehman. preceded by brothers John Emil Louis Lenman. Funeral at Muehlethaler Funeral Home April 24 led by Rev Paul F Dhke. interment in Elgin Cemetery.

Louisa Lehman Bucher Benedict Elizabeth Lehman Elgin Iowa Elgin F Louisa Lehman August Bucher Cornelia Caroline Lauer Wall South Dakota Lydia Hunsberger Will Lenman Rock Valley, Low, ‘Resort Edward Lehman John Emil Louis Lenman Ne Muehlethaler Funeral Paul F. 2 .Dhke Elgin Cemetery

Minata Make- Ups By GABRIELIE Fashion Advice

The Square contour requires a feminine coiffure with height on top and soft sides. A side part with loose rolled ends balances the square shape and avoids harsh brushed styles. Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.

Ledger Syndicate WNU

Letter From 1908 Reflects Scarcity And Daily Struggles

A fragmented 1908 letter describes Elgin facing Easter shortages with scarce meat and beer, relatives buying limits, and stores hiding goods from counters. The writer notes rough spring weather, a dry laundry soap market, and hardship for housewives, ending with warm regards to Rich and family.

Pam Rich Elgin Jacky Sam Soome Bastec St . Paul Ceriais

Mame Dirta and Sean Yemeey wed at Lake Stahl

The ceremony occurred at St Paul Methodist Church Hem with Mir and Dix Yeemey present. The groom, 35, served two years in the Sth Air Force, including ten months in the European area, and is now attending Hunon College while working part time at a cigar store.

Mame Sean Yemeey Lake Stahl Tie Fiev Dem Headley Chemch Hem Firetay Buiie Mir Dix MR. Yeemey Giadield Sth Air Force Hunon College Cigar

Obituary for Mrs Esther Erhardt of Elgin

Esther Erhardt of Elgin born July 16 1887 died at home April 22 1946 at 58. She joined Baptist church as a youth and remained a faithful member despite declining health. Survived by daughters Marie and Margaret, grandchildren Peggy and Robert Helms, five sisters and five brothers. funeral April 25 at the Baptist church with burial in Elgin Cemetery. Pallbearers and distant relatives noted. service conducted by Rev Paul F Zoschkz.

Mre Esther Erhardt Elgin Wesley Mary Siller Fellowship of the Baptist Church Marie Margaret Grace Hher Marshall Helms Peggy Robert Helms K. A.B. Jacob Hulda Walter Bauman Grand Junction Cole Lillian Clifford Johnson Chicago Florence Harry Clarx Rockford Hil Ada MuniNoble Lyles Colo Wesley Miller Pasadena Calif George Faribault Ming Benedict Joe Azusa Odo Banning Louise Brackin Erhardt The Baptist Church Paul F. Zoschkz Elgin Cemetery Raymond Erhardt Archie Schroeder Lloyd Leon Jacob John Fred Schaer Harry Johnson C. A. Johnson Harry L Clark Noble Lyles Shirley George Miller Andjtty Faribaul Minn Cresco Frank and Irvin Brackin Water- Ico

Frederick Schupbach married in San Diego

The Rev George A Warmer presided at 8 p m Monday April 22 in First Methodist Church San Diego Calif for Miss Henrietta Harlin to Frederick L Schupbach of Elgin The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Harlin and the couple left for a 10 day mountain trip after a reception for 100 guests with George Decker singing and Cora Weeks as maid of honor

George A. Warmer First Methodist San Diego Calif Henrietta Harlin Frederick L. Schupbach Elgin James A. Herlin Anna R. Schupbach William Schurpbach Harlin George Decker Cora Weeks Harold A. Dennier T-Set

Plaki Elemen Boron in Plant Growth Relevance

Boron is identified as essential for plant growth and development with key roles in cell wall synthesis and reproductive health. The article notes that adequate boron improves flower formation and fruit set, while deficiency leads to reduced yield and tissue damage.

Porcein Porcelain Trade Through Centuries

The Chinese gist introduced hard porcelain around 3 B C. Dutch and Portuguese traders brought it to Europe in the 16th century, shaping early global porcelain trade and commerce.

Europe

Pecans Provide Fat Protein And Key Nutrients

Pecans furnish generous fats and protein along with B vitamins and small amounts of iron and calcium.

Will of Rosa Mathis to be heard for probate

In Iowa Payette County the District Court will hear, on May 13, 1940, an instrument purporting to be the last will of Rosa Mathis deceased for admission to probate. Dated West Union Iowa April 36, 1946. Herbert D Klammer, Clerk.

Fayette County Cleve Erhardt District Court West Union Iowa Herbert D, Klammen Clork Payette County Rosa Mathis Herbert D, Klammer

Iowa Poll Shows High Approval for U S Policy Abroad

The Iowa Poll reports Roosevelt supporters at 80 percent and Dewey followers at 77 percent approval for a new U S service overseas. The survey cites broad support in foreign policy matters amid political divisions.

Iowa Roosevelt Dewey

Daily required nutrients guide for balanced intake

Health experts outline a daily diet including milk or dairy, eggs, meat or substitute, potatoes, two colored vegetables, two fruits, a dark cereal, and butter. The guidance emphasizes variety and regular consumption of key food groups to support nutrition.

Liquids Needed for Daily Intake

A daily intake of about eight Blasses is needed in the form of drinking water, liquid foods and beverages.

Glass Resists Great Strain Under Crushing Force

Glass is not the fragile material it is usually thought to be. It resists crushing strains better than metals and even outperforms granite or concrete in certain stress tests.

Granite

Card of Thanks For sympathy and help after loss

We extend heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness messages of sympathy and floral offerings from neighbors relatives and friends Special thanks to Rev Zodhke the casket bearers and all who helped during the loss of our beloved mother Marie Erhardt Mr and Mrs Marshal Helms and family

Zodhke Seng Marie Erhardt Marshal Helms

Balt in his later alines show of wil U

Fragmentary line about rates and comparisons appears in 1938 REA program notes. The text is garbled, with unclear references to Balts and percentages, offering no definite event, date, or identifiable entities. Unable to determine a coherent news item from the fragment.

Balt

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