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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1945
Page
8
D C RelVITHELL, a chiropractor, announces a new office at the State Bank Building in Elkader Iowa. The notice lists X ray and neurocalometer services available to patients seeking spinal health care. Potential patients are invited to consult on treatment options.
Norma and Eileen Lottegard spent Friday with Mrs. Oliver Rowland at Clermont. Several families shared weekends and birthdays, with dinners and picnics at homes of the Halversons, Loftsgards, and Reiersons. Various visits included Decorah, Postville, and Cedar Rapids as relatives were listed and guests noted.
A short guide explains Worsted cloth and its pronunciation, distinguishing it from the past tense worst. The piece then lists numerous local social visits, dinners, and gatherings of residents including Loftsgard, Anderson, Sutter, Dennler, Frieden, Yearous, Ogle, and others, with mentions of trips, church events, fishing, and club meetings in Wisconsin and Iowa contexts.
Illyria residents and guests share a busy weekend with multiple family visits and social gatherings. The Meyer and Frieden couples vacationed in Minnesota, while families from Waterloo Monona and Cedar Rapids joined local households for dinners and casual calls. A Clayton county conservationist will speak at a farm bureau meeting Thursday evening, with a sack luncheon planned.
Cheery Valley News reports social visits and gatherings among local families. entries include Harold Layton and Mrs. Reuben Butikofer with Waterloo connections, Martin Hanson and family hosting dinners, Cedar Rapids trips, and visits to West Bend and Rock Valley relatives. Families such as Christen, Butikofer, Dennler, Meyer, Knudtson, and Friederich appear in weekend and weekday visits across nearby towns.
Brainard area residents share meals and visits this week. Mrs. D. H. Craft and Lorraine Gilbert hosted dinner at the Anson Quackenbush home in West Union. They visited Mrs. Mayme Boyle and Mrs. Mattie Craft in the afternoon. Mrs. Chloa Lyon returned from North Dakota last Monday after a week with relatives. Other locals visited in Fay ette and at the Heiserman and Nutting homes Sunday.
Pleasant Ridge club members gathered for their annual weiner roast at Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Looby's home on Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leonhart and others, with several guests visiting relatives in the area. M. A. Klingman broke his hip at home and was taken to Mercy hospital in Oelwein for rest and recovery. Staff Sgt. Woodrow Leonhart, on 30-day furlough, spent time with relatives and reported to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on Sept. 8.
Iowa Poll shows about half favor Governor Dewey's idea to lower world tariffs. Among 1944 presidential voters, 59% of Dewey supporters back the plan while 57% of Roosevelt backers approve.
Dennis Meyer and a Charlton Looby dinner guests on Thursday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Looby. United Brethren Church worship at 9:30 with Sunday school at 10:30 led by Rev. C. R. Belknap. Presbyterian Church services at 9:30 with Sunday school at 10:30. St Joseph's Catholic Mass at 8:30 led by Fr. Noonan. Lutheran Church services first and third Sundays at 8:00 PM led by Pastor Wilke.
When a door swells in damp weather and sticks slightly locate the spot and rub it with common bar soap. If it still sticks, sand paper the spot.
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