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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
8
Community Church schedules Sunday school at 10 15 a m and worship at 11 15 a m with open doors for baptism. Many social visits and family gatherings are noted from Fayette to West Union including dinners picnics and weekend trips. Local residents attend weddings and church events, with several relatives visiting and hosting throughout the area.
Mr and Mrs John Christen and family joined Frank and Robert Neinkirch clans at an Oelwein picnic on Thursday. Several relatives drove to Shullsburg Wisconsin for a weekend with Fred Uhersax and others. Ernest Christen visited West Bend Rock Valley Heron Lake Minnesota returning Wednesday. Mrs Bert Thoman and Mrs Frank Christen traveled to West Bend Monday then back home. Archie Howard’s family spent Tuesday with Martin Han gon. Ben Dennler with Emil Dennler of Slater left Sunday for a western states trip. John Christen attended the Duff Dempster reunion at Volga last Saturday. Louis Butikofer Lewis and Wm Torkelson with families left Sunday for ten days in western states. Ernest Christen and Lydia Hangon hosted dinner with Frank Christen and Lucy Christen last Sunday. Pauline Dennler and Harry dined with Reuben Christen at Cheery Valley.
Brainard area supper guests last Thursday included Mr and Mrs Lyle Granger Mrs Chloa Lyon Frankie Patterson and Mr and Mrs Ray Gilbert and family. Marian Patterson left for Ketchikan Alaska to resume teaching. The Bartletts of Chicago visited Labor Day with Mary Bartlett and Harlan. Cedar Rapids visitors Dwain Martin Joe Sedlacek and Leta Westcott joined at Dan Craft and Ray Gilbert homes. Several others hosted meals and visits with Boyle Lyon Kerr Moats and West Union connections around Labor Day.
Mr and Mrs Milo Olson spent the weekend with the Henry Olson family. Dinner guests Monday evening were the Allen Anderson family Mr and Mrs Burnell Anderson and family and Mr and Mrs Harvey Swenson and Trudy. Mr and Mrs Ole E Olson returned home Sunday after five weeks at Duluth Minnesota traveling via Michigan and visiting relatives at Green Bay Wisconsin. Mrs Arthur Lands gard and Bernita with Mrs T T Loftsgard and
Local residents spent weekends visiting relatives and attending events in Decorah Ames Des Moines and Des Moines area. Notable gatherings included birthdays at the Loftsgard home and multiple family picnics and hospital visits. Several couples traveled to Minneapolis St Paul and Forest Mills for vacations and funerals with extended family from Volga Wadena Oelwein and Ames.
Winter legume cover crops supply nitrogen and organic matter. Under average conditions an acre can replace 100 to 600 pounds of nitrate of soda, making them a valuable soil-enhancing crop.
A study shows most people over 25 have some hearing loss without realizing it. Researchers highlight gradual decline in auditory sensitivity and recommend regular screening and protective measures to maintain hearing health.
The quarterly statement lists an expendable balance of 83,035,677 dollars as of June 30 1947. Gross balance stands at 92,188,607 with 9,152,929 in outstanding warrants. Trust funds total 20,073,711 held in state and county treasuries. Invested US bonds amount to 32,563,800 as of June 30 with allocations to institutions, schooling bodies, and the state office building.
Birds show strong altitude resistance with wild geese reaching about 29000 feet while crows storks cranes and finches commonly fly near 20000 feet, illustrating high altitude adaptation across species.
During late summer and early fall small or medium eggs prove best for budget homemakers as pullet eggs enter markets. Large grade A eggs drop in supply, prompting price rises. A wise shopper chooses smaller grade A eggs since their food value matches larger eggs per weight.
The average rider makes 303 trips annually on trolley coaches street cars and gas buses.
Bill Blaschke of Sumner drove a truck that broke through an old bridge floor near Waverly last week and dropped 20 feet to the river edge. He escaped unharmed as the vehicle was pulled free.
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