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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
8
Illyria items list numerous visitors and hosts across Elkader West Union and nearby towns. Families like Loftsgard Strong Yearous and numerous neighbors share dinners, suppers, and afternoon calls. The column records church and community ties through repeated guestings and hospitality.
Rochester residents hosted guests in the Cornelius Reierson and Theo Loftsgard homes. Visitors included Emil Gulsvig, Ole Gislason, Clarence Anderson, and Carol. with dining and weekend visits noted among many families such as the Reiersons, Loftsgards, Andersons, Solbergs, and Jensons.
Arnold Guniderson came home Sunday evening after helping two weeks at the P. K. Peterson farm. Gladys Peterson attended a Luther League program at Cresco Sunday evening.
Shullsburg residents and area guests attended the funeral of Adolph Hanson with families such as the Christ Teutchman Morris Monahan and Glen Hammer groups visiting or hosting gatherings. multiple dinners and visits followed at various homes including Christen Bros Oscar and Vie Schneider Elkader and others.
Mrs. Georgia Boyer, Mrs. Ray Gilbert and Lorraine attended with Mr. and Mrs. Vern Boyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Craft and Barbara Gilbert visiting in the Tom Boyer home Wednesday evening.
Adolph Hanson born April 20 1878 in LeMars son of Tom Hanson and Eliza Baumgartner died October 26 aged 66 after a heart attack. He married Lydia Christen in 1908 and spent his life farming with nine children. Survived by widow four daughters four sons two grandchildren three sisters four brothers and many relatives. Funeral at lyric church with Rev J C Warton. pallbearers listed. Distances noted for attending relatives.
Mrs C C Tripp visited the Levi Learn home last Monday. Dinner and supper guests joined Mrs Gilbert's birthday observance in the Ray Gilbert and D H Craft homes. Visits include Barker from Dubuque and Grace Barker of Waterloo. The Ladies Aid met at the church last Wednesday with nine attendees.
We express gratitude for kindness during our bereavement and remember your support. Special thanks to Rev War ton for comfort and the Shaffers for their songs. Mrs Adolph Hanson, Sons and Daughters. Wanta sell wanta buy Just try a want ad in these columns.
Oats advertisement urges customers to buy oats now and notes a reminder to visit the store soon for supplies. It emphasizes timely action and urges readers to act before stock runs out. The message targets households preparing meals and highlights grocery shopping urgency.
A notice states a mutually advantageous deal with a Low Down Price and an Oars Option due by 4:00 p.m. Saturday November 4. It emphasizes timely decision and reminds readers not to forget.
Feed lot notes describe Trojan oats as bright sweet and heavy with barley and wheat mixed in. Mentions six carloads sold in recent weeks and confirms quality similar to previous shipments. Fans interest from buyers and merchants noted.
The Garner high school senior economics class runs a full tickets election on general election day with polls at the school and campaign posters around the building to create a realistic voting environment. A separate item reports a bolt breaking on a silage cutter at the Harry Pearson farm near Indianola injuring machinery operator M. G. Woodruff as his son Rodney stood about fifty feet away on a tractor. An Algona woman finds her house damaged by a dog shot inside while workers replace a water softener during her absence.
The dog was confined indoors by workers who believed it belonged inside. Damage included clawed door casings, torn toe nails in lace curtains, and scattered loose objects. Echo advertisers claim savings for patrons.
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