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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
2
A handwritten school bulletin describes classroom projects from first through seventh grades, including writing books, art on dowels, and Christmas charity. Pictured seniors, basketball plans against Clermont, and a schedule of upcoming games and events with local families noted.
The Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Walter Bovis home to plan their Christmas welfare program and handle other business. The family supper was postponed to a later date. Fred Feil of San Bernardino California and Mr and Mrs Harold Feils Believue attended with other Eigin friends at the John Falk home Tuesday and Wednesday.
Emery Landsgard son of Arthur Landsgard of near Gander had a Saturday night auto accident on the Elk-in Clermont road near Edwin Krueger’s home. His car was badly damaged but he escaped injury. He was found pinned under the car and honked the horn for help. Local residents later visited in nearby towns and hosted dinner guests at various homes.
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