Elmer
Americannoun
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Daniel Elmer, the Conservative leader of South Norfolk Council and county councillor for Keswick, said he will formally object to the proposed facility.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Elmer Roldan, who lives on 55th Street, said some of his homeless neighbors have been causing fires — sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
It’s a good time for Elmer Rice’s “The Adding Machine,” which can only mean that it’s once again a bad time for workers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
In the end, Elmer the patchwork elephant seemed the friendliest, least controversial decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
Chase helped Karl settle the horses, then took off with Elmer junior and some of the boys from the Lutheran church to bob for critters at the creek.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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