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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial published in Elgin Iowa serves Fayette County readers. Weekly issues appear every Thursday under Strauch and Hermen with standard postal records.
The notice lists subscription prices at $2.00 per year in four Northeast Iowa counties and $2.50 per year for all outside above territory, payable in advance. Advertising rates are per line ten cents with various minimums for want ads, blind ads, and inquiries, plus specific charges for cards of thanks, memoriam cards, and resolutions or obituaries at standard advertising rates.
Norma Lou Pulfer and William L Butikofer were married March 31 by Rev Paul Bannart at Elgin Apostolic Christian Church. Lynn Rinkemberger served as maid of honor and Albert A Butikofer as best man. The couple now reside at Forest View Trailer Court in Iowa City with a 150 guest reception hosted at Ida Pulfer’s home.
Anna Kimball Gibson born January 30 1872 in Miyria township Fayette Co died April 10 after a short illness in West Union hospital She married George Gibson January 22 1902 Rutland Illinois and had a daughter who died in infancy She lived with her brother Charles Kimball then with her niece Mrs Nels Iverson Clermont Funeral followed by thanks from Nels Iverson and family
Elgin locals hosted and visited families during Sunday gatherings. Albert and Lena Schupbach joined Joe V. Schneider’s household. West Bend visitors included George Metzger and Orville Moore with John Metzger family. Castalia and West Union ties appeared in supper group.
The report lists numerous West Union and area residents visiting relatives and hosting dinners from Clermont to Dubuque and Algon. children, missionaries, and veterans are noted among guests. Several travel to Charles City, Estherville, and Chicago for family and church events, with hospital stays and confirmations mentioned.
Mrs. E. R. Grove of Ames underwent major surgery Friday at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames. W. J. Grove traveled Friday morning to be with his mother. Nels Olson visited Town City on Thursday for a check up at the Veterans hospital. J. D. Anderson went to the Veterans hospital in Iowa City Sunday for a check up, with the Dale DeSart family accompanying him.
Alfred Walterson of Verona No Dakota and Dr and Mrs R V Brandt of Strawberry Point have new addresses listed. The Brandts spent the winter in Mesa Arizona.
A compact notice shows a low cost want ad offering regional bargains. Local shoppers anticipate savings on household goods as residents explore OW priced listings and services this week.
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