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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1960

Page

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Anderson Lehman Wedding at West Clermont Lutheran Church

A candlelight ceremony united Mavis Anderson and Eugene Lehman at West Clermont Lutheran Church Elgin officiated by Rev John Kronlokken. Music by Jean Amundson and Ant Amundson featured Be cause and The Lords Prayer. Brides attire included chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a prayer book bouquet. A reception followed in the church parlors and a short wedding trip preceded their Cedar Rapids home.

West Clermont Lutheran Church Mavis Anderson Ivan Anderson Elgin Eugene Lehman Walter Lehman John Kronlokken Jean Amundson Ant Amundson Isle Sabrina Betty Lou Bennett Joyce Buchholz Levi Frieden Willard Schroeder Orran Bane Ronald Loftsgard Paul Pinney Robe Marvin Doris Meinhard George Childs Wm. Belschner Cleve Bennett Patty Lehman Harbara Hunsberberger Dorothy Schaer Fatty Schneider Phyllis Hunsberger Edw. Fehthafer Don Schultz Yvonne West Art Amundson Robert Burrow Robert Bemiss George Schroyer Alvin Buroden Harold Halverson de Vere Halverson Albert

Sanborn Man Seriously Injured In Silo Fall

Donald Getting suffered a serious head injury after slipping while carrying a heavy motor to the top of a silo on his farm. The motor fell, striking his head and fracturing his skull in several places.

Donald Getting Sanborn Getting

Progress Club Awards Report From Elgin Meeting

The Elgin Progress Club gathered at Mrs. Eldon Schroeder's home on Monday April 4 to recognize achievements and discuss community service. Members discussed upcoming programs and thanked volunteers for contributions to local projects.

Elgin

Clermont Elgin Kindergarten Lists for 1960 61

The Clermont and Elgin kindergartens will enroll about 27 and 35 students respectively for 1960 61 though lists are not final. Readers with changes should notify the school superintendent’s office. the lists show parents’ names in parentheses after each child.

Clermont - Elgin Clermont Elgin Jane Beth Anderson J. Arvid Anderson Jerry Wayne Anderson James Anderson Ray Dean Anderson Duane Anderson Cindy Lee Bushman Darrel Bushman Terry Ray Cummings Hubert Cummings Larry Dean Dundee Roland Dundee Kathy Fritz Lawrence Fritz Sharon Ann Helgerson Arthur Helgerson Sheila Rae Helgerson James Helgerson Daryl D. Kamp Duane Kamp Jane Ann Loftsgard Orvin Loft

Long List of Names in Local Kindergarten Roll Call

A lengthy roster lists students and family members including Marlene Metzger Martin tracing to John Metzger, Tracey Miller, Eileen Mitts with Darwin Mitts, Michael Olson and Lyle Olson, Mark J. Palmer, LuAnn Schneider and Gerald Schneider, Sharon Schneider, Margaret Schott with Arthur Schott, James Seitz, Randy Tatro with Roy Tatro, Duane Thies with Louis H. Thies, Catherine Thorson with Eugene Thorson, David Woods with Lea Woods, plus many others and guardians such as Edwin Michael Adrian with Jack Adrian, Ben Buitkoffer and John Butikofer, Harry Butikofer, Debra Chapman with Robert Chapman, and numerous other listed families and guardians.

Conner Dummermuth David Mark Frieden Milo Frieden Jessie Lee Frieden Floyd Frieden Allen Ray Halverson Roy Halverson Nancy Diane Halverson DeVere Halverson Dennis Martin Hanson Robert M. Hanson Roger Lee Hellum Merlin Hellum Duane Hermen James Hermen Gerald W. Howard Harvey Howard Linda Lou Lehman Leo Ledfoot Berard Wayne J Letagard Erward ‘Isgard Kathryn Jo Larson Russell D. Larson John Leo Martin Giles Martin Russell Leon Medberry Kenneth Medberry Eunice Marie Metzger Ervin Metzger Kathleen Lynn Metzger Reuben Metzger Mary Kay Patterson Wilson Patterson Trudy Marion Pulfer Paul Pulfer Russell Dean Reeder Roger Reeder Michael Eugene Schori Eugene Schori Lynn Daniel Smith Paul Smith Patricia Jo Torkelson Otis Torkelson Dale Walvaine Vernen Walvatne Terry Lee Wede Vernon Wede I Wenger Eugene Wenger

Executor's Notice for Murray V. Kiple Deceased

The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed Clifton D Kipley as executor of Murray V Kiple Deceased on April 4 1880. Creditors must present claims to the court for allowance and debtors should pay the undersigned. Arthur A McGivern attorney for the estate Ottumwa Iowa.

District Court Fayette County Iowa Murray V. Kiple Clifton D. Kipley

Elgin Visitors Callers at Barker Home for Easter

Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barker's home in Elgin included Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Barker and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Paiaden with Danny from West Union. Elwood Rubens and Brenda with Dawnette from Wadena joined Saturday. Earl Kipie hosted a pre Easter dinner Sunday with Dr. Kenneth Heck and family from Cedar Rapids, Dr. and Mrs. R. K. Reusser of Monona, Gerald Heck of Postville, and Mr. and Mrs. Tofield Heck.

Robert Barker Tommy Barker Clarence Paiaden Danny West Union Elwood Rubens Brenda Dawnette Wadena Earl Kipie Kenneth Heck Cedar ‘Rapids R. RK. Reusser Monona Gerald Heck Postville Tofield Heck

Elgin Iowa Council Minutes April 4 1960 Proceedings

The Elgin Iowa town council met at the town hall in regular session with the mayor and all councilmen present. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved and bills across funds for street construction and general fund were audited and approved. A birthday note honors Mrs Louis Arness of Decorah who turned 100 with well wishes from Texas to President Eisenhower and her 90 year old sister present.

Elgin Iowa Wilson Capper Mulford Muehlethaler Orville Moore Leo Dennler Lehman's Standard Station Arnell, Inc N. W. Bell Telephone Co Louis Arness Decorah Texas Pres. Eisenhower

Truncated town meeting accounts and motion records

State of Iowa notes and a record of town funds with salaries, supplies, and power bills. A motion by Capper to purchase a tractor mounted sprayer was made and seconded by Milford and carried, followed by a motion to adjourn. Leo L. Schori as mayor and town clerk chaired the session.

Sheldon Boyle Ing Interstate Power Co Shippy Alphie Peterson Ne 2 Power Co State of Iowa Capper Mulford Leo L. Schori

Woman Sustains Severe Burns In Basement Gas Paint Fire

Mrs. Tom O'Keefe of near Kingsley suffered severe burns in a home accident. While painting basement steps she cleaned two brushes in a gas can, and the friction produced a spark that caused the gas to explode and ignite the scene.

Tom O'Keefe Kingsley

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Anderson - Lehman Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Lehman Mrs Emma Anderson Richard Wright Harry Johnson Jerry Lansing Waukon Milford Olson Arthur Lantz Laurence Knudtson Elmer Meyer Progress Club Kenneth Blockhus Edward Kingman County Conservation Board Christ Lyle Light Gladys Fell Arthur A. McGivern Ottumway Hersey Council Proceedings Otis Rothlisberger Meyer's Hatchery Alr Ean Ils Love Brothers O’neill Elgin, Iowa Waterers Elgin Produce Valley High School Girls Valley High Gym Business’ Men of Clermont Elgin - Wadena C-E-W Legion Auxiliaries C-E-W Legion Elgin Farmers Dairy Co Moore's & and H. H. Wolf Lantz Barber Shop Len’s Place Gene’s Tavern W. F. Kohler Ins Agey Lehman's Service Station Falk’s Metzger Elgin Co-operative Co Elgin Canning Co Klingman's Clothes Shop O'Neill Drag Gehring’s Hardware Torkelson Motor Co Fanser Oil Co Max Thoma Aapnenia Elgin State Bank Hellam Produce Elgin Furniture Elgin Echo Tillotson Falb's Market Elgin Insurance Agen Frieden Food Locker Halverson'a Store Neous Fauser Oil Co KIOSA Riverside
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