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Rev. Carl ROTH

Clothing, as well as all consumer goods, were very scarce during World War II. Clothing and shoes were really affected. You were lucky if you had a mother who could sew, as bought clothes were limited and the quality was poor. Recycling of adult clothing into children’s clothing was frequent. Feed sacks were also used in sewing as fabric was very limited.

Downtown Elgin’s Veteran’s Memorial Park held its official groundbreak ceremony this past week, kicking off the $1.8 million expansion.

Elgin’s Chamber of Comm erce honored Jeanette Shelby, of Jeanette Shelby Realty, with their SHE: Woman in Business award during last week’s banquet ceremony.

Council passes development agreement, responds to public disapproval

One of Elgin’s upcoming elementary schools celebrated its development progress with a traditional topping out ceremony.

James Robert Young, Sr., 73, of Elgin, passed away, Monday night, Sept. 25, 2023.

Margie Middaugh, 88, of Elgin, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Services are currently pending.

David Allen Howard, 68, of Lexington, formerly of Marble Falls, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family during his last moments.

Quincy Dwayne Proctor, 46, of Waelder, passed away suddenly, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Sammie Ray Griffin, Jr., 37, of Austin, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

Jerry Wayne Whited was born Nov. 10, 1963, in Austin, to Jesse and Glenda Whited.