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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1959
Page
1
Elgin Echo Dial is a weekly paper from Elgin Iowa Fayette County published each Thursday by Hermen and Bartunek. The laundry of names and dates appears in the masthead noting its second class mailing matter status since September 1 1891 under the 1862 act.
Classified ad rates listed include ten cents per line for want ads with a six line minimum, and two cents per word for inquiries. Blind ads or inquiries go to the office. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam cards are one dollar, with limited lines and extra lines five cents each. Obituary poetry and resolutions charged at regular advertising rates.
Miss Janet Heins daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolan Heins of Postville wed Carlton Krueger son of Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger in a Sunday ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church Postville. The double ring rite was performed by Rev Charles Witt with Mrs Paul Schutte at the organ and the couple sang Because. Janet wore chantilly lace a four tier net gown with a beaded crown and pearl earrings. Myra Heins sister served as matron of honor.
An old style advertisement urges readers to order printing supplies now including receipts labels shipping tags circulars posters and order blanks. It notes advance orders allow later billing and highlights timely printing availability.
A blue taft a length dress with blue net skirt and a blue net headband with white flowers complemented the wedding. Best man was Joseph Heina, brother of the bride. A three tiered cake followed the ceremony and reception. The bride, a 1958 Postville High School graduate, works at Citizens State Bank in Postville. The groom, Elgin native, graduated from Elgin High School in 1956 and Cedar Rapids Barber College, and works at Lantz barber shop in Elgin. They will reside in Elgin.
St Pauls Methodist Church posts schedule: Choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m Thursday April 2. Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting postponed to Friday April 3. Sunday April 8 service at 10 00 a m and Sunday school at 11 00 a m led by Pastor Donald T Caspers.
Lottie Luchsinger born Hawkeye August 26 1688 died at home Elgin March 28 age 70. Married John Peter Lachanging August 24 1910. Survived by son Lester Luchsinger Clermont and daughter Mrs Jacob Hoover Elgin. Funeral March 30 at First Baptist Church Elgin. Pallbearers named. Card of thanks follows.
Mr and Mrs Leo Boleyn spent Sunday in Waterloo visiting Mrs Jennie Boleyn who is ill at Millers Rest Home on Logan Ave. They also called on Mrs Jack Hockey at Scholtz Hospital.
A parade of visitors fills Easter week in several towns. Mrs. Martin Wenger and Mrs. Harry L. Cline joined Mrs. Ida Meyer in Strawberry Point. numerous neighbors and relatives from Clermont, Waterloo, Decorah, Clinton, and Iowa City stopped by for meals and celebrations at homes of the Larsons, Kohls, Metzgers, DeSart, and others.
In Elgin and surrounding areas many residents hosted or visited relatives and friends over the weekend. The Washington trip of John Christen and Joel Clark, plus attendance at the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting, is noted among broader social visits and Easter celebrations.
George Vetter of Lake Park recently marked his centennial birthday with an open house honoring the milestone. He was greeted by family and friends as the community joined in the celebration.
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