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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1964
Page
1
The Elgin Echo announces its status as a second class mail publication entered at Elgin Iowa Fayette County under act of March 1852. This line provides historical mailing details for the paper and confirms its official post office classifications.
Subscription rates for Fayette County and adjoining counties set at 2.50 per year with 3.00 per year for territories paid in advance. Extra charges apply for both saves and outside territory. Want ads are 10 cents per line with 30 cents weekly minimum if cash accompanies order. 50 cents otherwise. Blind ads and inquiries cost 50 cents weekly. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam are 1.00. obituaries and related notices have 10 lines with five cents per additional line.
Dorthy Ann Meisner daughter of Harold and Mrs Meisner of Elgin married Eldon Gene Shaw son of Lloyd and Mrs Shaw of Edgewood on Saturday April 4 at 2:00 pm in Elgin Lutheran Church. Rev C T Fjelstul officiated the candle light double ring ceremony.
The article describes a wedding party with a bride and groom from Elkader and nearby towns. Bridesmaids Jeanne Hoffman and Twila Shaw wore mint green gowns carrying lavender carnations. Veils used cabbage roses. Flower girl Shirleen Larson and ring bearer Leslie Shaw. Best man Ivan Meisner. groomsmen Glen Meisner, Russell Hauschild, and others. Reception followed with church helpers and a five tiered cake in lavender and mint. The bride attended Valley Community High School and worked at Central Community Hospital. The groom works for Henderson Manufacturing Co. in Manchester.
A 1964 warning voice predicts a local cancer outbreak within the year and urges community awareness. The speaker cautions that the ominous message could be about anyone in the audience from a neighbor to a churchgoer or a local athlete. The note ends by hoping one’s own doctor is not the one delivering such news.
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H club met March 16 at the Marion Lutheran Church hosted by Mrs. Richard Reierson. Twenty seven members answered roll call on Feed or Equipment for Beef. Bonnie Kittleson pledged paint for picnic tables. donation accepted. A committee including Wayne Anderson Mark Amundson and Bonnie Kittleson was formed to make welcome signs for Marion township entrances from Fayette county. Talks by Gary and Steven Kittleson and Richard Reierson covered Beef and Grubs.
P V Farm Bureau Homemakers gather April 10 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Clifton Millers home. Roll call asks Name One Basic Freedom We Enjoy through our Democratic Form of Government. Special World Understanding report by Mrs Clifton Miller, county meeting attendee, with reports from other special chairmen.
The Tertia Club met at Mrs. William Moore's home with Mrs. John McMillan assisting. Valley High quartette entertained. seventeen members shared favorite music. A $20 library donation was noted. A June 22 tour to Galena Illinois was planned.
The meeting concluded with a club collect followed by a luncheon Local attendees participated in the closing ritual and enjoyed a midday meal.
Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz entertained Saturday at their home on 500 Guests included Mr and Mrs Dennis Bear Mr and Mrs Weldon Orth Mr and Mrs Levi Molokken and Mr and Mrs Larry Butikofer Prizes were awarded for ladies high Mrs Levi Molokken ladies low Bes Dennis Rear mens high Dennis Rear low Weldon Orth
Extension Service calendar lists events in April including Illyria 4-H Club at Clyria Church in Wadena Wonder Workers Cedar Rapids tour on April 1 and a training for county extension by Iowa State University at Putnam Foremost 4-H Club on April 13 in Ames Iowa State University.
The event runs Thursday from 7 30 to 10 30 pm at Maya Community Hall. It invites local 4 H teens to a social gathering with activities, music, and refreshments.
Ambassad or Henry Cabot Lodge led the presidential straw poll with 52 percent at a county gathering of delegates from almost all precincts. Barry Goldwater earned 26 percent, Nixon 11, and Scranton 2, with 101 votes cast. The convention endorsed Senator George Scott of West Union for the national convention in San Francisco. Delegates from Fayette County named to the Republican state presidential convention.
Fragments show names like Ernest Hilgeyr and Leallen Knox with partial mentions of Arlington and Rueber. No clear event or outcome available. The readable items suggest track prelims or entries but lack coherent facts for a full summary.
Mrs Mary Clothier hosted a Sunday baptism dinner with attendees including Kristie Meyer and other Meyer relatives from West Union. Guests also included Mr and Mrs Gary Kuhens, Mrs Anne Dender, Kraiste Kohler, Mr and Mrs Louis Klingman, Mr and Mrs Dennis Meyer and Kristie.
The Texas Capitol was the seventh largest in the world at its dedication in 1888, marking a notable feat in the postwar period.
A Chevy II Station Wagon advertises low cost family trips with 76 cubic feet of cargo space and easy care features. It touts economical fuel use and extra range between gas stops, inviting buyers to Trade N Travel Time at Chevrolet dealers with a wide engine and transmission range and solid value.
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