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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial announces its status as second class mail matter with entry date September 1, 1891, through the Elgin post office in Fayette County Iowa under federal law.
Strauch and Hermen Rich publish a column criticizing multiple solicitations and urging readers to consider budgeting all charitable giving outside the church. A community committee will survey and report on a workable system, with a vote planned and readers asked to compile a list of favored charities to aid the effort.
Mrs. Frank Martin, who had been ill for some time, died Wednesday. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Friday. A large class will be confirmed at the Clermont Lutheran church, including three from Elgin: George Schrampfer, Floyd Dummermuth, and Floyd Knudtson. The Leo Schori and Christ families, and neighbors packed a picnic basket and spent Sunday in the tall woods. Verle Kneil visited West Unajon and her aunt Mrs. Bopp earlier in the week.
Efford Hunsberger and son lead corn growth around Elgin as residents adjust homes and schooling. The Elgin Ladies Study Club wraps its year with officers elected for 1925 and 1928. A German Baptist convention draws fifty visiting ministers. Farming guidance warns against early pasture turning to protect pasture and cows.
Mrs. Lena Lehman born April 29 1884 near Elgin died April 17 1950 at sixty six. She married Robert Lehman January 21 1902 and farmed near Elgin before moving to town. She leaves husband three children two grandchildren and a niece raised. Funeral details include six cousins as casket bearers and musical tributes. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers. Iowa cattle feeding note follows.
Verna Mae Groth and Elmer J. Meyer wed in a candlelight ceremony at East Clermont Lutheran church on April 23. Rev. A O Nesser officiated with a double ring rite. The bride wore a lace princess gown with a wet yoke and train, carried a white bible with orchids. maid of honor Ardis Groth wore green nylon taffeta. bridesmaids in pale green nylon crepe carried pink roses. Groom and attendants wore light brown suit and carnations. Reception for 250 followed. cake table featured pink and green decor. Couple to honeymoon in the Ozarks, leaving in a red suit with green and white accessories. Numerous relatives and friends attended from Decorah, Strawberry Point, West Union, Elkader, Oelwein, and beyond.
A plan calls for a new milkhouse large enough for future expansion and ample elbow room for current tasks, detailing space to accommodate ongoing work and potential increases in capacity.
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