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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1965
Page
1
Elgin Iowa weekly publication details show Thursday edition by Hermen and Bartuner. Second class mail matter since 1891 with post office filing under 1852 act.
Clarence Kirkeberg born January 15, 1894 on a farm east of Elgin in Clayton County son of Knudt and Ellen Kirkeberg died March 27, 1965 at his Postville home aged 71 heart attack. He joined Marion Lutheran through Holy Baptism, served as deacon trustee treasurer and president of the congregation. He married Ruth Mable Reierson on September 18 1920. two children Marlyle and Eleanor Mae. Most life spent farming in Gunder before moving to Postville in 1953. he held roles including secretary Marion Telephone Co director and president of Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. and Township Assessor. He was also a member of the
Clarence Kirkeberg longtime American Legion member from Postville Elgin and Clermont area died leaving a wife Ruth a daughter Eleanor Mae and many relatives. He worked as a carpenter and manager of Tri City country club since 1963 and was active in bowling. Funeral held March 31 at Marion Lutheran Church Gunder with Pastor Landis Gross officiating. Military honors by Arthur F. Brandt Post 518 Postville. Casket bearers listed. Deep thanks to neighbors and Legion units.
A Tuesday dinner at Betty's Cafe in Clermont honored Mrs. Rose Baechler on her birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Al Baechler, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler, Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Melbert Baechler, Mrs. Selma Kohls, Mrs. Clara Shaffer, Mrs. Clara Baumgarried, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hackmann.
WSCS Circles announce meetings with Circle Rachel April 22 at 8 at Mrs Cline home and Mrs Falk hosting the program, Circle Nora April 15 at 2 at Coffin home with Jen Habeger and Wilson coordinating, Circle Ruth meeting April 18 at 2 at the home of the specified hostess.
Mrs Rex Mulford serves as host with Mrs Clifton Wilson as co host. Mrs Agnes Gilson will be in charge of arrangements for the event.
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers plan a Friday April 9 gathering at 1 30 p m the home of Mrs Leon Jacob The World Understanding committee Mrs Elmer Frieden reports on the rural urban tea set for April 20 Roll call will be a historic story from a family or early local event Mrs M J Blockhus will record incidents to add to local history Mrs Lawrence Gehring will give a book report.
Elgin and nearby towns see a busy social week with Mrs. Louis Lehman and Ruth Schupbach visiting Mrs. Frieden and Ida, Gilbert Lotsgard and Ronald Loftsgard callers in Decorah, and the Fjelstadul pastor Rev. C T Fjel attending the Decorah conference in Saudi. Attendees also include the Reeneetaakaay family at Dale Maupin’s Nashua home, and visits to the Good Samaritan Home in West Union.
The Fayette County Board of Supervisors met January 2 1986 in the court house offices to organize for 1965. Hazel Gehring presided as clerk. Floyd Gilley Raymond Goodell and John Day attended. Goodell was elected chairman and Fay was named County Home Committeeman for the year. The board also counted December 31 1964 cash in the treasurer auditor clerk of court recorder and sheriff offices.
The Fayette County Iowa Board of Supervisors approved a slate of financial moves and appointments. Doris Epringer was noted as treasurer for the period June 1 1984 to December 31 1964, and several bank depositories were designated with deposit limits. Resolutions authorized funds transfers, aid to dependent children, blind aid, aid to the disabled, and deemed official newspapers for 1968. Reappointments included County Engineer William A. Gellering, Director of Belief Helen V. Pepin, and County Medical Examiner Dr. Robert S. Jag garD with terms overlapping January 1965. Minutes show read and approved, adjournment set for January 5 1965.
The Fayette County Board of Supervisors met in the courthouse with three members present and four absent. They approved deputy appointments for the County Auditor Clerk of the District Court Sheriff and County Recorder and authorized official bonds for several officers. Also approved were quarterly fee reports from the County Recorder Auditor and District Court Clerk and various claims including tuberculin indemnity, Bangs disease, and peace officer bonds.
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