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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
2
Story highlights select service members including Shaffer’s brave advance under fire to establish an observation post near the enemy, and other notes on mail, homecomings, transfers, and training. Includes awards, ship and base postings, WAVES changes, and a community picnic honoring Pvt. Frederic Appelman.
Dwight Brause and Mrs. Mary Brause of Fayette along with the Dave Brauge and Ivadel Brause families, and Mrs. Hugh Randall with Mr. Wander, west Union, report Fort Knox postings and nine day furloughs. In England Cpl Donald L Martin has arrived via APO 5975 mail route. Lt Warren Michell and spouse travel from Pensacola for leave then stationing in Elizabeth City. Arthur Loftsgard Jr completed boat training at Great Lakes. Pvt Frederic Apbelman at Fort Knox spends 10 day furlough with his father and brother. Cpl Irvin Olson visits Clermont before overseas duty departure. other notes from the home front.
Mrs Clifford Bussler and Mrs Fraser Campbell hosted and visited with multiple neighbors. Families including the Howards, Lyons, Nuttings, Bartlets, Kerrs and burlundens shared meals and afternoons across Brainard, West Union and surrounding homes.
The Woodland Study Club met at Mrs. Inga Anderson's home with Mrs. Kate Leehy as assistant hostess. Ten members attended, opening with America and scripture verses. Prizes were awarded in two contests to Amy Hovland Bernieé Anderson Susanna Larson and Eleanor Anderson.
A list of social calls and dinners among Millville and vicinity residents. Families mentioned include Knudtsons, Christen, Dennler, Mason, Christensen, and others visiting at各 homes from Thursday through Sunday, plus a trip to West Bend for a sick relative and a picnic near Communia for a birthday celebration.
Garden guidance says young carrots are preferred for canning and eating. If some carrots grow to full size, they remain sweet and tender with rich vitamins, sometimes more so than young ones. Late crops store well in cellars or outdoor pits, as carrots can continue growing after harvest.
Mud should be removed with a damp cloth if needed to prevent staining. Dry leather shoes and gloves thoroughly before wearing to avoid permanent damage. Wet cleaning is advised to protect leather from long term deterioration.
Local notes record Mrs A C Nesset and others attending a workers conference at First Luther church in Decorah on Monday in October. Various travels and visits are listed including Mrs Thomas Cummings in Minneapolis and Lt Robert Hamilton. The sweet clover seed crop is forecast to be about 40 percent larger than 1943.
Best not washed eggs kept in the home for current use should be kept unwashed before refrigeration. Store away from strong smelling foods to prevent odor transfer and preserve freshness.
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