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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
3
Elizabeth Priest serves as local editor and is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association, indicating active engagement with regional and national press groups.
In memoriam for Mrs Edward Stray notes a year since her death with lines on memory and absence. Mentions Edward Stray Melvin and Gilert Ruroden families and grandchildren. Olina Erickson injured in a fall at Halston Groth home in St Ansgar and hospitalized in Postville with a mild skull fracture recovering. Also classified opportunity: Rawleigh route in south Fayette county seeking a man over 25 with car. write Rawleighs Dept YAJ-109-102 Freeport Ill.
In Paris on September 11 1987 Fred Biermann reports on the Interparliamentary Union meeting. Delegates from 25 nations discuss language barriers, hunger for cooperation, and the need for prewar diplomacy. Norwegian delegates Ivar Lykke and others note reforms and rural representation. Food shortages and public amenities in France are described.
Fred Biermann notes practical contrasts in Paria with US cities describing scarce private mulles and few gasoline stations while bicycles prevail. He observes independent merchants and vine framed garden designs in Paris, including a trumpet vine trained along a tree like frame.
Edna Harriette Nelson born March 24 1919 at Clermont died October 7 193? at Postville Hospital aged eighteen years six months and thirteen days. She was baptized April 4 and confirmed May 21 1933 at West Clermont Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir and attended youth services. She passed peacefully after a short illness, with her family and church faith offering comfort.
Obituary notice describes Edna Harrietta Nelson’s death and lists five sisters and five brothers, with funeral rites held at West Clermont Lutheran Church on October 9 conducted by Rev. S J Strandford. Floral and musical tributes noted and many relatives named. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness, flowers, and prayers. Also Clermont news mentions Susie Grundy ill in J A Erickson home and a farm supply job ad seeking a territory manager with $100 monthly potential.
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