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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
8
The Tripoli Leader denounces whispered political chatter from both candidates in the presidential race. It calls for clean campaigning, fairness, and sportsmanship, urging readers to reject rumors and avoid spreading unverified claims.
Illyria news recalls a Dickens family reunion at the Harry Olson home near West Union and many neighbors visiting relatives or aiding with housework in Cheery Valley. Numerous entries list weekend guests from Cedar Rapids to South Bend and teaching assignments, along with small town church and Farm Bureau activities and plans for meetings at Illyria church.
The Oak Grove News records numerous family and friend visits across Slater and Cheery Valley including Christ Dennler, W S Rothlisberger, Henry Holzer, and Dennler households. Guests from Des Moines to Kansas City share meals and social time with local families.
Cheery Valley News lists a Sunday picnic honoring Mrs. Kenneth Mork with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wenger Mr. and Mrs. Wm Baumgartner Ida Harold and Melbert Meyer Oscar Baumgartner Edwin Hanson and Marie Denner Also mentions visits by Mrs. Jake Dennier Mrs. Jacob Solberger Emil Bruellman of West Bend Anna Dennier from Chicago Tillie Butikofer Elizabeth Christen and others in various homes across West Bend Postville Elkader Slater and nearby.
The General Aid Society of the M E Church will meet next Thursday afternoon September 17 in the church parlors. Indies are asked to bring a picnic lunch. This annual meeting will include the election of officers. All members urged to attend.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of St. Paul's M E church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. N. M. Fritz's home. Mrs. J. J. Snyder led devotions, Mrs. R. V. Brandt taught from Women Under the Southern Cross, and Mrs. Klingman presented the yearly report. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
A hospital receptionist blocks a visitor claiming to be Lieutenant Smith’s sister until the visitor reveals she is actually his mother. The exchange highlights strict visiting rules and a humorous misidentification.
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