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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
8
A reflective column imagines the upcoming Bears versus Lions clash and recalls a bustling social scene. It weaves in local figures and everyday anecdotes from lawn mowers to shop benches, prompting thoughts on courtesy, prosperity, and simple joys.
A Sunday gathering at the J M Shaffer residence brought together Albert and Herbert Dummermouth Tommy and Reuben Howard Ed Boleyn Sheldon Boyle Walter Kohls and their families along with Mrs Eldred Patterson and others A program was held and a committee of Mrs J M Shaffer Me Herbert Dummermuth and Sheldon Boyle was appointed to plan next year’s reunion at Mason City Other visitors included Henry Matthys Close Bennett Ross Robertson Clara Hober Paul Voedell and more with various family visits noted and travels to Waterloo Tupulay and surrounding homes
Local families and friends visited each other across Clifton Powell Arthur Chapman Chris Uen liner Herman Boyer Brainard John Howard Nora Patterson returned from Fowler Colo to live with Eldred Patterson Wayne Gilson joined Donald Gilson for a Sunday visit. Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher and Mrs Clifford Larson hosted Clifton Powell. Wm Kohls and Edwin Bauman joined Alfred Baechler at Clermont. June Kerr Reuben Light were guests in the Kerr home. West Union visitors Mr Frederick spent Sunday with the Gilson family.
The Cheery Valley News notes the death of Ernest Pulfer after a long illness, with condolences extended to the Pulfer family. The issue also details a weekend of family and social visits among local residents including Friederich, Butikofer, Day, Christen, Dennier, Luthi, and Hanson households, highlighting community ties and gatherings across Volga and Davenport areas.
Ilyria items note Mrs Andrew Yearous was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs John Promanest at Gian. Mr and Mrs O Popenhagen with La Verte and Tveland from Anamosa visited Watters Medberry home. Waynland school children and teacher HiNa Meyer entertained at the Aunty home El Kader last Saturday afternoon. We extend heartfelt sympathy.
Mr and Mrs Levi Pulfer mourn the death of Ernest Pulfer in Cheery Valley. Social rounds include Rothlisberger joining Ed Bauder at a Fayette Co Agricultural Society gathering near West Union, and numerous visits among Frieden, Butikofer, Shaffer, Kelly, Yearous, Medberry, and other households across Elgin Hawkeye West Union and surrounding towns.
Community diary records visits and gatherings across Brainard Azalia Illyria and Festina. Neighbors including Bartlеты Craft Gilbert Helms Howard Boyer Barker Peters Patterson and Yearons shared casual calls oyster supper and Sunday visits with family and friends.
Mr and Mrs D H H Craft were guests Sunday in the Herman Boyer residence, sharing a quiet afternoon visit with the Boyer family and other friends.
Gunder News Meillien Loftsgard spent the weekend with relatives at Inwood. Carl Hellum of Taylor arrived Sunday for a visit with his brother John Hellum and family. Mrs. Henry Vellersven spent last Saturday evening with Mrs. T Kjosa. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Embertson were dinner guests Sunday in the T J Olson home. Laverne Larson of Highland township spent the weekend at the Henry Vellersven home. Mrs. Glen Larson and baby were weekend guests in the Mrs. T Kjosa home. Mellien and Edwin Loftsgard drove to Osage Thursday to visit their uncle. Mrs. A O Nyborg is much better after illness and doctor care. Henry Nyborg and family moved in with his parents to assist with winter work. Thanksgiving dinner and bazaar planned at Marion church. Almer Amundson has returned to his Clermont area home for the winter after assisting on the Leftsgard farm. Mrs. E Gulsvig and Mae and Bessie Anderson were business visitors at West Union last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gisleson hosted relatives for dinner Sunday. Lillian Meyer was a guest in the Gilbert Loftsgard home last Friday.
Secretary of State Mrs. Alex Miller directs Safety Patrolmen to intensify enforcement of all motor vehicle light laws. She urges tickets for light violations and filing charges if ignored, stressing the small cost of light repairs versus the value of human life.
The Governor of Delaware has appointed a Mosquito Control Commission. The message expresses hope that mosquitos will be limited in their biting to a forty-hour week.
The Oskaloosa Herald questions the fate of the old-fashioned reformer who believed liquor taxes would cover all costs of implementing the New Deal. The piece reflects skepticism about tax policy and federal relief efforts during the era.
Mr and Mrs N W Evans and Gus Boyer called in Qetwein Monday afternoon. Mrs J F Bailey Mrs T W Dean and Mrs Rob Grimes drove to Waterloo Thursday on business related to a beauty shop. A salesman touts cheap toothpaste lacking manufacturer name prompting comment on shoddy product. Echo office offers old newspapers at cents per bunch. Henry Mark and wife of east of town welcomed a ten pound girl born Tuesday November 10. C E Witt of Monona visited L G Lehman family with sister. Carl Hellum of Tyler Minnesota arrived for an extended visit with brother John Hellun after visiting a sister in Wisconsin.
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