This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
8
Numerous local visits are recorded across Illyria with guests from West Union Elkader Elgin and Bruce. Mrs C Wenger hosts Walter Havenstrite Jake Havenstrite Emma Bellis and others while anniversaries and birthday celebrations mark gatherings at Medberry and Frieden homes.
Hilda Meyer and various locals spent weekends visiting in Elkader Volga and Elgin areas. Friends and relatives attended dinners and gatherings at the Butikofer, Dennler, Christen, and Hanson homes. A band members birthday surprise for Hilda Meyer included a wrist watch and a picnic dinner. Merbert Meyer of Monona and Martin Hanson family were among Sunday guests.
Oak Grove residents report visits by Mr and Mrs Rob Wilson and the Brabhams and Conners plus two children at Tommy Howard’s home. Wm Kohls aided Clarence Kohls in moving to Volga City where he will manage a grocery. Enos Howard and others visited the Howard Shaffer home and Frank Boyle household. Mrs Donald Gilgen and children visited Harry Gilson. Mrs H T Knudtson of Elgin called at Jack Shafer’s home.
Mr and Mrs John Howard were visitors Sunday evening in the Frank residence. Mrs Harry Gilnon spent Thursday with her daughter Mrs Wm Freder ick in West Union. Mr and Mrs Hugh Conner and children and Mr and Mrs Fred King of Rochester Minn came Sunday and visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Enos Howard visited Sunday in the Jack Shaffer home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Kohls of Volga City were guests in the Wm Kohla home last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher enjoyed a picnic dinner Sunday at the George Leuchtenmacher home in El kader. Mrs Wm Frederick and son of West Union were visitors last Friday in the Harry Gilson and Jack Shafter homes. Mrs Donald Dean of Elgin was at the Rob Wilson home last Wednesday doing some papering.
Julia Wettleson started a month of parochial school teaching in the church basement Monday morning while Mrs. J. Anderson began teaching in district No. 6. Various local residents hosted guests, visits, and dinners through the weekend, including Marian Jenson, Thea Wold, and the Loftsgards. A baby girl was born at West Union hospital on Tuesday May 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Embertson.
Harlan Bartlett traveled to Dubuque Monday to visit sister-in-law Mrs Lewis Bartlett and a Chicago friend. Roger and Merle Craft of near Hawkeye stayed with Sidney Nutting and Wm Nutting. Vern Boyer and Lola called on the Kerns. Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs Herman Boyer's. Lubke Grover and Reuben of Clermont visited Sidney Nutting. Brainard school closed with Falling Springs picnic. Leo Boyer celebrated a birthday with a party at Vern Boyer’s house.
Rev. G. A. Thomas, who has delivered a series of sermons on Dispensational Truths using a chart, concluded the chart presentation Sunday evening. The notes indicate the ongoing study and the completion of the visual aid.
Jing announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 o'clock. The B. Y. P. U. meets at 7 p.m. Preaching services at 2 p.m. m.
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary held a May 15 meeting at Mrs Walter Kohls with Mrs Anna Brabham as hostess. Fifteen members and two guests attended. The group planned the Memorial Day program for publication May 28 in the Echo and arranged a poppy poster contest earnings. Two delegates were chosen for the county meeting June 14 in Oelwein. A business session followed with refreshments.
The Good Will Society met at Ethel Boys home in Highland Township on May 8. After the business portion, fourteen women discussed the lesson Uses of Canned and Cured Meats and shared recipes. The nutrition course for the year is completed, with Achievement Day planned for Elkade on May 24.
If you want quick sale for your item the Wart Ad department of the Echo promises speedy efficient service. Submit details and a short description to place a classified ad and reach a wide local audience.
The dam east of West Union was finished last week and water was turned in last Sunday. Constructed over about a year, most work was done by Oclwein relief workers. The lake will cover about seven acres. Jeanette Lindaman and Harriet Peterson visited Aplington Saturday and stayed at Lindaman’s home before returning Sunday afternoon.
Fayette town council elected Geo. S. Hartman to fill the mayoral post after F W Swartley resigned. Langerman was elected but declined the office, leaving Hartman to accept the position amid notes on administration and salary.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.