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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1935

Page

2

May showers and gatherings in Wadena area events

Wa dense ca Ney is Fi te Mre. May 4 misc shower hosts were Mrs George Fay Mrs A J Knutson Mrs Maggie Whittenvaugh Mrs Nina Corkery and Mrs Elva Clark Mamie Welsh won a guessing prize and Mary Sniffin read a piece Ice cream and cake ended the event Wanda Everett and daughter served The article also notes social visits weddings anniversaries funerals and church events with several names and locations including Cedar Rapids Waterloo Fayette Oelwein Monona and Des Moines The Junior Senior banquet and May 11 and May 19 events at local churches are listed with graduation set for May 23 featuring ten graduates including Frank Wetzel Mabel Young and Kathryn Baldwin.

Duhs Fay George Fay A.J. Knutson Maggie Whittenvaugh Nina Corkery Elva Clark Mamie Welsh Mary Sniffin F. H. Everett Wanda Oelwein Jas Donald Hinkel GOC Decorah Ethe Thompson Cedar Rapids Frank Thompson Ariington Will Thompson J. C. Kennedy Frank Everett Herrling Knotemn Madge Corkery Harold Hermen Monona Arthur Herrling Waterloo A. G. Herrling Laurel Welch The Missionary Society Iowa City Mike Tynan Francye Raftis Rita Kennedy Blanche Feller Genevieve Leonfart Lanch Gillie Boston St. Paul Minn Eter J. A. Molumby Order of Robert Klingman Des Mines Wm. Keasley Chicago Baby Lester Chase Jightanee Presbyterian Church Alter Society Catholic Church Fikse Willo Frank Wetzel Mabel Young Ella Noro Patterson Eleanor Domky Genevieve Leonhart Marjorie Wailtenbeugh Gertrude Frey Helen Peterman Loic Matthys Kathryn Baldwin

Relief From Relief Prompts Labor for Refusing Trade Training

A London case shows relief rules requiring effort to find work. Frederick Head, an unemployed father of five, received about 5.50 pounds weekly since 1928 yet was fined one month at hard labor for declining government trade classes. The incident reflects a shift toward work incentives over handouts. Meanwhile southern Iowa reports heavy corn plantings by May first, with forecasts of warmer, drier conditions and early planting advised by weather officials.

London Frederick Head Head News-Capital McAlester Ikla Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau

Fragmented Elgin items mix humor and notices

A jumble of snippets from Elgin items includes jokes about a baseball practice mishap, a humorous quip by Confucius, a furnace firing note, and oddities like Thurlow Dean's middle name Bracket. It also recalls a 1929 home chautauqua success and Curt Chapman’s death in 1930, honoring Elgin’s Civil War veteran.

Curtis Chapman Curt Chapman Elgin

Not a Problem in Math Mach Professor Joke

A university professor jokes about simple arithmetic with Mr Zilch gaard and Mr Zilebeuerd as readers doubt the answer. Gardeners warn to dig out dandelions before they yellow and spread seeds, advising early control and even a gasoline root treatment. If unsure, suggest trying a want ad.

Parson Says Howdy To Family As He Travels

A colored preacher known for visiting female flock members travels a road to a congregant’s home. He asks the child about his mother and father and tells them to pass along greetings. The note ends with a cue to read today’s Echo for bargains.

Parson

Girls 4H Club Met in Syria With Rally Day Plans

The Girls 4H Club of Syria met Saturday at Helen and Opal Dennler home. Fern Kerr called the meeting to order with nine members and two guests Edith Medberry and Nona Kerr present. Home efficiency was discussed and songs for Rally Day were practiced. The group adjourned with plans to meet Miss Feller later in May.

4H Club Syria Helen Opal Dennler Fern Kerr Edith Medberry Nona Kerr Miss Feller

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Wadena Ca Ney Fite Roy Crandall Blake Volga Luther Crandall Ralph Reed West Union Johnson Broe Lawrenw Raftis Oelwein Barrie Ray Herwig Alen Halverevn Clermont A. J. Knutson Falk's Wyc Falb’s Meat Market Mesdamee Tile Hanson Hulda Strehr Nelle Schori Zoschke Gordy” Mosby Arlie Christ N. W. Evane Jackie Kiple Fair Sex Chuck” Whitney Chuck Mr. Whitner Confucius Leo Thurlow Dean Tama Nior Nome Junior Mach Mr. Zilchgaard Mr. Zilebeuerd Eaper Gable Harlow Fields Burns and Allen Shirley Temple Charlie Chan Will Rogers Towa Bighr Califurhia Rayorte Vl of Lowa Rumparsd Howdy, Foles Georgie Porgie Ad. &. Boleyn Elgin, Iowa
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