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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

3

Clermont Hosts Wide Family Reunion at Farm Home

Clermont residents recount a Sunday gathering at the Ames Olson farm with many Amundsons Larson and Ericksons present from Riverside Eagle Grove Waterloo Ossian Monona Elgin Van Nuys Council Bluffs and nearby towns. Also listed are dinners picnics and visits involving numerous Amundson relatives and friends. Scripture Acta 19:23 41 devotional Reading

Ames Olson Louis Amundson Carol Riverside Calif Palmer Larson Eagle Grove Peter Erickson Waterloo Henry Larson Harry Larson David Ossian Howard Kluss Monona Henry Well Louie Amundson Joyce Ben Erickson Ed Johnson Martin Amundson Carol Jean Norman Amundson Mark Artene Amundson Dan Dahmen Jannan Dubuque Lorraine Crowe Howard Kiuss Joyce Amundson Cedar Falls Richard Wen- Tich

For a Better City Lesson from Acts 29

A 1948 notice argues slogans fail without inner change. Three paths to a better city are examined: noisy mass demonstrations, money driven production, and lawful reform, with Paul’s approach stressing personal transformation through the church as the lasting remedy.

Ephesus Diana Ephesians Marley Paul St. Paul's Day

Weddings, sports, and community notes from Clermont area

Twenty five years ago Irene Kneeland wed Alfred J. Miller at St Peter’s Clermont in a High Mass ceremony. Clermont beat Hawkeye 4 3 in a league finale. Wm Larrabee returns from Camp Custer after Citizens Military Training. Myrtle Levi undergoes appendicitis surgery at West Union hospital. A large boiler steam whistle is installed and to blow four times daily. Victor Pringle and Burdette Blake come home from Fort Des Moines camp. Joe Gassner returns from St Louis after stay with aunt. Palma Helgerson tours Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois. Anna Wander and Carl S Appelman marry at the Little Brown Church in the Vale.

St. Peter's’ Church Clermont Irene Kneeland Alfred. J. Miller Union Township J. J. Hehir Hawkeye Bunch Wm. Larrabee Camp Custer Mich Myrtle Levi West Union Hospital Victor Pringle Burdette Blake Des Moines Citizen’s Fort Des Moines Joe Gassner St. Louis Stephane Rounds Palma Helgerson Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Anna Wander Carl S. Appelman Little Brown The Vale

Esther Kimball wins crochet trophy at Big 4 fair

Mrs Esther Kimball earned the best crochet work prize at the Big 4 fair held last week in Postville. The item notes a string of local visits and guests from Decorah to Strawberry Point, with families hosting dinners and weekend stays as milk production lags behind 1947.

Esther Kimball Postville James Martin Franklin Shipton Dean Kittelson Decorah Luther College G. E. Jorgenson Louis Amundson Riverside Calif the Heights McGregor Geo. Hyde Town Fremont Sullivan Marguerite Lavern Hyde Woodrow Hyde Carol George W. Larson Richard Griebenow Dennis Tom Wetherbee Loren Hyde Waterloo George Hyde Norman Amundson Mark Cedar Rapids George Belschner Selma Spille Gwen Spille Minneapolis Geo. Belschner Backbone Park Strawberry Point W. R. Blake Des Moines Mr. Blake

When a Small Child Is Afraid

A two year old named Billy fears shadows and night, with overprotective uncles at home. Regular sleep, meals, outdoor play, and a calm routine reduce his fears, while early bedtimes and naps aid sleep safety. A second item reports a speeder incidents and pursuit by Mrs Speh and daughters.

Billy

Fall spraying with 2 4 D controls weeds and protects plants

The article urges fall application of 2 4 D to rid lawns of next year’s weeds, noting that uny dandelions and other weeds will bloom unless treated. It claims fall spraying poses less risk to shrubs, vegetables, and flowers and makes weeds easier to spot, with a call to rat-proof corncribs.

Warns Against Common Colds Season Warning Urges Rest

The health department warns that the season for the common cold is here with early fall sniffles. It warns cold can lead to pneumonia or other diseases, urging complete rest at first signs and taking time off work to prevent serious complications.

State ‘Department Heswih

Illness Prevention Guidance From Department Text

Fragmentary public health note advises avoiding people with colds to prevent illness. It suggests early rest and staying away when symptoms start to reduce spread and strengthen resistance, emphasizing caution to minimize infection risk.

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