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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
1
Entered as second class mail a matter Sept. 1, 1881, at the post office at Elgin Fayette County Iowa under Act of March 3 1852.
Rates listed for subscriptions and classified ads in a Northeast Iowa publication. Yearly rates vary by region with a higher rate outside the specified territory. Per line ad costs are given with minimum charges, along with special categories such as cards of thanks and in memoriam notices using regular ad rates.
Henry Matthys 81 son of John and Carolyn Matthys was born August 22 1873 and died April 4 at the Postville hospital after years of illness Funeral services were held at the Muehlethaler funeral home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev John Vanderbeck Burial in Elgin cemetery He was survived by a sister in law and two nieces He loved the outdoors and pursued beekeeping carpentry farming and enjoyed fishing hunting and trapping.
Card of thanks notes Hank Matthys as unassuming host and nature lover who camped to study wildlife. A collector of Indian relics, his prized collection stood among the best in the region. Friends remember him as Hank, with neighbors praising music, memorials, food, and material help during the passing.
Infant Crag Philip Larson son of Russell and Marilyn Larson was born September 2 1953 and died April 8 1954 at Postville hospital following a four month illness. Baptized December 27 1953 at home of his parents Craig and two sisters Mary Beth and Diane. Survived by parents two sisters maternal grandparents Walter Falb paternal grandparents Philman Larson and John Falb great grandfather John Falb. Services were held Saturday at Muehbletthaler funeral home Rev E G Steinman officiating. Burial in Elgin cemetery. Pallbearers Donald Larson William Torkelson Jr John P Falb John O Falk. Card of Thanks: we thank relatives and friends for kindnesses during illness and death of our son and brother Craig. Mr and Mrs Russell D Larson Mary Beth and Diane.
Ordinance No. 185 sets terms for when Elgin’s fire fighting equipment and personnel may respond to calls for fire suppression or emergency assistance beyond the town’s corporate boundaries. The measure outlines conditions, limitations, and authorities for external responses.
Council of Hilgin adopts ordinance allowing the fire chief or assistant chiefs to dispatch equipment and volunteers beyond Elgin town limits for fires or emergencies when it saves life or property and does not endanger the town. Ordinance repeals conflicting provisions and takes effect after passage and publication. Passed April 5, 1954. Mayor B L Schori and Town Clerk R E Hobler signed.
Mrs Henry McMillan will entertain the Progress Club at her home next Monday evening. The program topic is Mother's Windows with a roll call on Mother's Maiden name Whats Right with American Women. A picnic supper will be served. May 3 closes club activities for the year. Jimmy Tillotson of Ions City is visiting Mr and Mrs John Tillotson this week.
Canasta and bridge prizes for high and low plus door prizes. An evening of fun and a good lunch for 50e. Card clubs invited to come out and meet competition.
A lengthy Elgin event program outlines registration from 4:30 to 10:00 a.m. and a sequence of preludes, invocations, greetings, and responses led by Miss Donna Meinhard, Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen, and Mrs. Fred Muehisthaler. It features the Girls Triple Trio, Boys Quartet, and a music segment by the Federated County Women's Chorus. Attendees include Mrs. Ernest J. Reiss and district officials, with reports on club work, committee items, and tea hosted in the Caplist Church Annex.
Til and Hospitalized Hospital Patient Reuben Hackmann, 2, with viral pneumonia, was taken to Postville hospital Sunday and will likely be hospitalized about a week. Louis Becker Jr. returned home Sunday from Postville hospital where he had been a medical patient. Army inductions: Richard D. Adams Arlington Daryl D. Sampson Castalia Robert E. Hassler Robert F. Rogge Oelwein James H. Cline Neil L. Kuennen West Union headed to Des Moines for induction.
Word has been received that Lester L. Friederich, son of Jake Frieder, has a new address at Pfr. Donald Wallner US 55311779, 388th Trans. Light Tris Co., APO 166, DS Army, Care PM New York NY.
Tertia Club met Tuesday evening April 6 at Mrs Ben Schori home with fifteen members naming hobbies. Mrs Otis Torkelson and Mrs Ben Schori led a program on hobbies. Officers elected for September are President Mrs Russell Wenger Vice President Milo Olsen Secretary Mrs Harry Everett Treasurer Mrs Jack Adrian. Lunch was served by Mrs Schori and Mrs Adrian. Next meeting May 3 at Mrs Milo Olsen home with assistant hostess Mrs Harry Everett. Strauch and Mrs Strauch spent weekend at Keith Waters home Postville.
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