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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1939
Page
2
The Wadena home defense contest held November 24 determined winners who will advance to state and county contests. Local society items list many visits, entertainments, and gatherings at area homes, clubs, and churches with names such as Rev. Westerberg, Mrs. McCann, and Mrs. Welch.
A father questions why George Brandon Jr fails English and visits his high school instructor Mr Hardy. The talk reveals family dining room distractions as siblings, radio noise, and constant activity may hinder study. Hardy suggests relocating to a quiet upstairs room with a lamp to improve homework completion.
Easter Island in the south Pacific Ocean earned its name from its rediscovery on Easter Monday 1722 by Dutch explorer Roggeveen. The article notes its fame for prehistoric gigantic statues.
Scientists report apple pie reduces vitamin C by about 8 percent from fresh apples. The anti-scurvy nutrient degrades during baking, diminishing the fruit's health benefits.
In Moline Illinois Gaile Aten a local farmer harvested 40 bushels of peanuts this fall his sandy Rock River area soil proves suitable for peanut crops. He sells to candy makers who use unroasted nuts in peanut brittle and similar confections, marking a notable regional cultivation.
Gottfried Friederich born March 18 1865 in Canton Bern Switzerland died November 17 18 39 near Elgin at age seventy four years Eve months and twenty nine days He came to America at 25 settling near Elgin later married Adina Butischer and had children Selena Lereh Will Arthur Esther Lawrence and others His widow and five children survive with three brothers and several sisters A lengthy illness preceded his death and death was a relief to suffering
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during sickness death and burial of our husband and father. Your many ministrations have been a great comfort and we are very grateful. Mrs Adina Friederich and children.
Edwin H Bauman longtime Elgin resident dies Tuesday November 21 at 51 after a life centered in faith family and service He served on the local Baptist church advisory board deacon in Grand Junction Colo and as Pleasant Valley township assessor Survived by widow Edith mother Caroline Bauman of Grand Junction sisters Clara Conrey Lilian Brown Lulu Dorn brothers Walter Louis Otto John and Frieda preceded by parents Funeral services held Friday November 24 at the home and First Baptist church officiated by Rev Paul F Zosehke
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness sympathy and floral offerings during illness death and burial of our loved husband son and brother Edith Bauman Caroline Bauman The Brothers and Sisters
Grand Meadow News notes Bertha Jane Olson visiting Mrs. Julia Landsgard Saturday. Numerous dinners and calls unfold across Clermont and Volga City communities including Lyngaas and Larson families. A large turnout attends the East Clermont bazaar and Mt. Vernon funeral.
A scheme originated by Lloyds of London offers Australian parents insurance against loss of school fees and tuition when children miss classes due to illness.
The share of manufacturing workers under 16 in America has fallen to under five per thousand, down from nine per thousand in 1930 and 29 per thousand in 1904, reflecting progress against child labor.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Mrs L C Capps has operated a repair business for years. She fixes watches and shoes as the main income source and also repairs hand organs eye glasses guns and other items. Her unique work enables her to provide for her seven children.
In Paris Otto Strasser once Nazi rival now Black Front leader faces German accusations claiming he orchestrated the Munich bombing with British money. Gestapo detains two Austrians and a German, while Strasser accuses Heinrich Himmler of organizing the blast.
Hollywood advertisements describe a California constitutional amendment offering 36 weekly dollars for life to residents 50 and older. Warrant payments would be 30 each Thursday funded by a 3 percent gross income tax on cash transactions. About 900,000 would qualify. Ohio voters rejected a similar pension plan 3 to 1.
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