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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
7
The Clermont Enterprise notes Miss Ruth Skarshoug is listed as local editor and is entered in the Clermont post office in Fayette County Iowa as second class matter.
Mrs McGraw spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Learn in Dover Mills. Numerous relatives and guests from Chester Decorah Cedar Falls West Union and Clermont visited or stayed with families including Learn Johnson Kerkestue Guyer and Hanna with several children and trips to various homes. Riverside No 2 School opened Sept 8 with Julia Everson as teacher and Evelyn Learn began high school stay.
A large Sunday gathering at Mrs N Simerson's home honored Mr and Mrs H O Sandvold who returned home midweek. About fifty relatives enjoyed the day and a large picnic dinner. Attendees included numerous named families from Ossian Castalia Madison and West Union among others.
Last Friday afternoon in Ossian church parlors the Priscillas of the West Sue surprised member Mrs N Simerson who is soon moving. About fifty attended the visit and lunch. Present were her mother Mrs N Nelson of Gunder and six daughters including Mrs G T Hansen of Madison, Mrs Nels Gilbert, Mrs Melvin Andersen, Mrs Merle Wolfs of Gssiza, Mrs Hang Sandyard and Mrs Mons Manson of Castalia. A purse of money was given to Mrs Simerson as a remembrance.
Norwegian services at 8 oclock. Luther League at Sweibwk Prisciflas on Wednesday September 12. Kathryny id Failte Sh abirday details unclear. Des Maine visitors with Dr Fay and family. Schools opened with Trem Horan teaching Carlin district No. 8 Agnes Kneeland Wander district and DeFrances Dibble Monroe. Ruth Skarshoug to return from vacation in Albert Lea and Austin, Minn by Friday.
Rev. G. Gunsten of Clermont will conduct Norwegian church services Sunday afternoon at 2 40.
A post nuptial shower was held at L Taulson's home for Inez Pond, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Pond of Fayette. The couple wed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Gifts were opened after card games. rain kept some guests away. They will reside in Kenyon Minnesota where Mr Pond teaches music and drama. Mrs Pond remained for a longer visit with her parents before joining her husband in Kenyon.
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday evening at Lloyd Ostlie’s home to celebrate his birthday with cards visiting and a delicious lunch brought by the ladies. Attendees included Gilbert Ostlie and Gladys, Henry Ostlie and Eunice, Albert Anderson and family, Gunndey Nygard and sons, William Wander, Archie Ostlie and family, Cornelius Olson and children, Harry Yausin alt daughter, Roy Swenson, Johansen and Carl Johanson families, among others.
Mrs H A Schaefer, out on crutches this week after a sprain to the bottom of her right foot. She attempted to retrace a Buick car that started from a yard when she failed to set the brake firmly. She jumped in and fell, injuring her foot as the car rolled into a ditch.
A damaged OCR passage discusses a community advertisement urging local residents to cooperate for growth and prosperity. It contrasts town pride with consumer advertising, arguing that shared effort boosts economy and well being, though the text is garbled and hard to parse.
A disjointed report notes a theft case involving a large brown dress and a pair of followers, tied to a guard state incident last week. Police searched for the missing items but could not locate them. The Arigo Gazette adds fruit strawberry growing notes for home and commercial use.
Mr and Mrs Elzer Grossman and Clara came from McGregor Sunday to visit relatives and friends. Pasir youngest daughter had been visiting here and returned home with them. Mrs Evid Dugstad and children went to Cheater Friday. Evelyn remains to help her grandmother pack for Cedar Falls where she will enter college next Monday. Mars Degsend Donald and Chiciow returned home Sunday evening.
The Wesy Clevin Latier League outlines a schedule for Sunday with a list of names and roles including Rev. Gisten and others. The fragment mentions Christian society prayer, cabinet items, and a response to remarks by Gabe Polections, indicating a church event and associated officials.
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