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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
1
A casual column reflects on a wet spell and cooler days delaying harvest in the Midwest, noting rain was needed for fall plowing. It mentions OWI mats sent to newspapers, local rural life, and a string of lighthearted jokes about weddings, religion, advertising quirks, and Scottish humor.
A biologist's claim of a yellow monkey provokes skepticism about an apparent misidentification. The column notes humorous definitions and quips while hinting at local chatter and a critic named G Wiley in Sumner who copies controversial items.
Earl Kiple reports he is in England assembling airplanes for American pilots in France. A quiet home wedding united Miss Pauline Gilbertson and M Alfred Martenus Walterson with Rev C H Hjortholm presiding. The couple will reside in Litchville North Carolina after a Monday departure. Influenza closings affect Edith Keiser visiting Elka der. Ernielzey improves after illness. Mrs Frank Greenley traveled to Payette with her influenza stricken son Harold serving in the S A T C. John Yenney joins the Student Army Training Corp at Fayette. Mr and Mrs John Berndt welcome a daughter born last Wednesday. Clarence Schori returns from Great Lakes Naval Training Station on 10 day leave.
Marie Garity daughter of Mr and Mrs John Garity Maloy and Myron Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Chas D Chapman Elgin were married Tuesday Oct 12 in Maryville Ma En route home they visited relatives in Des Moines The bride taught the Chase school west of Valga last year and is sister of Mrs Paul Dillon of Valga They are living on the groom’s farm near Elgin The wedding date coincides with the 45th anniversary of the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs C D Chapman.
Iowa trout fishing closed by statute on September 30 but after a fisheries investigation noting a large carryover the State Conservation Commission issued an administrative order extending the season for 31 days. The season now closes at 9 p m October 31. TP THOUGHTFUL Nick Neiers Cascade arranged 260 cartons of cigarettes for local service members and will send them home before Christmas. Lee Agre Granger received a photo from her brother in Australia showing him beside an ant hill taller than the man.
Olga Bidne daughter of Kathryn Bidne of Decorah married Harold Opsand in a high noon ceremony at the Big Canoe church northeast of Decorah. Rev. Haxom officiated with double ring vows. Attendants included Rickansruds from Madison and Chicago relatives acted as ushers. The bride wore a blue suit with roses. reception followed with a three tier cake and floral decorations. The bride has served as superintendent of the Decorah hospital.
Bank statement for Elgin State Bank Iowa Fayette county shows resources including loans and U S bonds securities and other assets. Liabilities list capital stock surplus undivided profits deposits and other liabilities with figures provided for each category.
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