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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1958
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial published weekly by Strauch & Herman in Elgin Iowa. Entered as second class mail matter Sept 1 1861 at the Elgin post office Fayette County Iowa under Act of March 3 1852.
Advertising rates for readers and want ads are ten cents per line with a weekly minimum of 80 cents if paid with order, or 60 cents otherwise. Blind ads and inquiries run at 50 cents per week minimum. Cards of thanks and memorial notices cost 1.00, above 16 lines. Obituary poetry and notices with admission charges follow regular advertising dates.
Announces candidacies for Fayette county offices for the 1959 term. Ployd Gilley seeks Fayette County Recorder, Odney Qelberg runs for Fayette County Sheriff, with Republican voters to decide at the June 2, 1958 primary. Fred House noted in announcements.
Candidate announces intent to run for Fay ette County Clerk of Court for the term beginning January 1, 1959. Participation subject to Republican voters at the primary election on June 2, 1958. Also mentions Fay ette County Auditor Herbert D. Klammer and Fay ette County Treasurer Hazel Gehring as part of the primary context.
Funeral services for Humphrey Roberts 83 were held at Muehlethaler funeral home with burial in Elgin Cemetery. He died April 1 at Good Samaritan Home West Union after living there since February. Born August 4 1874 in Wales he immigrated to America at 19 settling near Rock Rapids. He became a U.S. citizen February 12 1902 and married Mary Schutt August 21 1909 in Rock Rapids. He later worked for the Rock Island Railroad at Elgin and cared for his wife until her death June 20 1951. Surviving nieces Mrs Henry Herwig Cedar Rapids Mrs Glen Conley Santa Monica and Mrs G D Grimes West Union and nephew Fleet Stanton Huron S Dak.
Rita Krambeer daughter of Mr and Mrs Arno Krambeer of Luana and Donald Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Burnell Anderson of Postville were married on March 22 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Postville. The bride wore a chantilly lace gown with a sequin Sabrina neckline and veil. Attendants wore blue lace over taffeta dresses. A reception followed at the church parlors. The bride teaches in Monona and the groom farms five miles southeast of Postville where they will live.
Salvation Army drive will begin soon under G. J Merby as chair. The campaign is a recognized moral force, with part of the funds staying in the community for urgent needs. Local committee members include W. F. Kohler treas, G. H. Falk, Charles O'Neill and RP Strauch.
The Tabitha Society will meet April 17 at the Baptist Church with Mrs Ed Boleyn conducting devotions and a program titled He Is Not Here. Hostesses are Madams Kenton Krueger Leon Jacob Lorence Muehlethaler and Harold Orth with music by Mrs Chrystal Thoma.
The Elgin Study Club met at the home of Mrs Gordon Mosby with Mrs Leota Welch assisting. Thirteen members answered roll call and discussed Iowa items and Iowa at Play. New members include Mrs Ruby Benson and Mrs Max Medberry. Towel chairman is Mrs Martin Wenger. After adjournment a library meeting elected officers: Mrs Walter Falb president Mrs H D Yack vice president Mrs Rex Mulford secretary treasurer and Mrs Belva Snyder librarian. The book committee and library board were named, with several members listed.
Progressive Home Study Club met March 24 at the home of Mrs. Ed Wenger with Mrs. Gene Wenger assisting hostess. Nineteen members answered roll call by presenting an individual salad and its recipe. It was voted to send donations of 3.00 each to Red Cross Cancer campaign and Crippled Children. A short program was presented. Four guests were in attendance.
A compact column urges readers to value want ads as a cost effective sales force. It argues want ads reach buyers and sellers directly, saving time and money for individuals and businesses.
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