Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1965

Page

3

Weekend Visit Sparks Birthday and Family Gatherings in Davenport

Clermont residents Orlan and Mrs. Tague and relatives visited Davenport over the weekend while Mrs. Lena Wolfs was honored on her 82nd birthday at a party hosted by Inga Evenson and Harley. Numerous Wolfs, Amundson, Swenson, Olson, Gunderson, and other area families attended. A mix of weddings, travel, and Easter visits filled the social calendar with guest dinners, picnics, and community events across several towns.

Orlan Tague Tony Tracy Tommy Davenport Bernice Tague Lena Wolfs Inga Evenson Harley Joe Arthur Earl Wolfs Art Shde Arthur J. Wolfs Elmer Antfinson Lorraine Bierman West Union Anna Wolfs Mom Meers Klingman's Vivian Meyer Janet Patty Des Moines Francis Wolf Jey Schisael-Wolf Bob Bork Richard Jimmy Postville Helgerson Dennis Wilcox Iowa City Henry Follett Carol Swenson Methodist Kahler Rochester Minnesota Shirley Rodewold Brenda Tingvold Judith Snodgras Roy Swenson Mary Ernest Helgerson Sheila Sharnel Ruth Schott Sharnel Helgerson Ruth, Schott Kathleen Heffernan Sioux Falls So. Dak Hans Sandvold Lawrence White Shirley Rainey St. Peter's Catholic Church Bernard Kisch Charles City Joe Wander Bess Blake Mildred Duramermuth Francis Ryan Cedar Falls Walter Follett Louis Olson Martin Amundson American Legion’ Auxiliary Fayette County St. Lucas Moore's Wayne Gilson Harry Amundson Wm. Burrow Mike and Julie Cedar Rapids Wm. Burrow, Sr Cliff J. Olson Palm Adrian Michigan Fontana Wisc Leslie Olson Beloit Chicago Indiana Michele Sebastian Lyle Olson Tom Wetherbee Dick Griebenow Klingman’s Wm. Nelson, Jr Curtis Gilson Elgin Eugene Ellis Dean Mitts Chuckie Waukon Council Bluffs Decorah Clarence Amundson Kenneth Amundson Arthur Amundson John Ryan Carlin Mary Wold Waterloo Harry Gunderson Explorer Scouts Glen Nims Howard Johnson Levi Molokken Robert, Skelton Roger Boleyn Dennis Griebenow Paul Amundson Edwin Olson Maynard Lovely North King Rhode Island Minneapolis Mion Irene Olson Lyle Lloyd Aanes Earl Aanes Revette Gerald Ane Sons Keith Aanes Chris Kansas City Gerald

BPW Club Meets at Molokken Home in April Lunch

Business and Professional Women’s Club met Monday evening April 26 for a 6 45 lunch at Betty’s Cafe hosted by Mrs Molokken and other members. A 23 member roll call, minutes approved, birthday songs sung, notes from Wayne Flack family read, Little League fund donation voted, and plans set for May meeting at Mrs Blake’s home with 0 45 luncheon. Members discussed outing location with Swiss Miss Pink Elephant Towne House named. The evening closed with 500 games and prizes high to Mrs Boyle.

Business & Professional Women’s Club Betty's Cafe Mdris Levi Molokken Clarence Johnson Phyllis Skeen Molokken Clifton, Pringley Evelyn Olson Bess Blake Howard Boyle Andine Vazby Batty Wayne Shipton Emil Lassig Arnold Stumme

Luther League Rally Attended by East West Clermont Churches

Seventeen Luther Leaguers from East and West Clermont Churches attended the Decorah Conference Luther League Rally at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon on Sunday. Participants included Jerry Backer and Pastor Roger.

Luther

Rally event features Luther College coach Edsel Schweizer

Peterson attended the gathering while Mr Backler chaired a discussion group. Rally speaker Edsel Schweizer, coach at Luther College, led the event.

Peterson Backler Edsel Schweizer Luther College

Town & Country Club Meets at Burrow Home

Town and Country Club gathered Thursday evening April 22 at Mrs. Robert Burrow’s home with twelve members present. Roll call answered on "What Education Means To Me" and county convention report from Valley High School.

Town & Country Clu Robert Burrow Lyle Agnes Valley High School Leo Woods Little League Baseball Fund Lyle Aanes Jerry Carspectien Carmen Swenson

Bucks Drawing Names Drawn for Saturday Bucks Giveaway

The drawing listed four winners for the bucks, with No 1 receiving 100 for Francis Wolf absent, No 2 receiving 20 for Joe Leehy absent, No 3 10 for Howard L Johnson present, and No 4 10 for John E Dawe Jr absent. Upcoming drawing will award 100 to No 1, 40 to No 2, and 10 each to No 3 and No 4.

Francis Wolf Joe Leehy Howard L. Johnson John E. Dawe, Jr

Birthday Dinner for P Bievis Sean Flack at Clermont

A birthday celebration was held Sunday at Clermont Methodist Church with service by Rev. Lee Roy Collins. A dinner at the home of P Bievis Sean Flack’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Flack, followed, with guests including Mrs. Clara Kurth, Mrs. Alys Flack, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Flack, Jim of Postville, and many others from McGregor Cedar Rapids Gander.

P Bievis Sean Flack Pri Clermont Methodist Church Lee Roy Collins Wayne Flack la Ann Clara Kurth Gander Alys Flack Marvin Flack Jim Postville Clarence Larson Sharon Sandy Kermit Peterson Alvin Koehn Etkader Milton Kurth McGregor Cletus White Cedar Rapids

West Clermont Lutheran Church Circles Meet

Several circles of West Clermont Lutheran Church met the past week. Circle Martha led by Mrs. Elmer Olson met at the church with hostess Mrs. Evelyn Olson. six members and one guest attended. Circle Sapod led by Mrs. LaVern Hyde met at Mrs. Lenora Shipton’s home with ten members and one guest. Easter roll call noted. Devotions and Bible study on Mis directed Love were given by Mrs. Roy Swenson. The circle contributed $5 for drapery for the Children's Altar and sent Easter cards to 14 servicemen. Circle Ruth led by Mrs. Louis Olson met at the church with hostess Mrs. Thelmer Helgerson. eleven members attended. Circle Naomi led by Mrs. Vernon Anderson met at Mrs. Amy Hovland’s home. nine members and two guests present. Bible study and devotions by Mrs. Glen Nygaard. Circle Sarah led by Mrs. Gilbert Anderson met at the church with hostess Mrs. Louie Nelson. twelve members attended. Bible study by Mrs. Herbert Martin.

West Clermont Roy Swenson Circle Ruth Louis Olson Thelmer Helgerson Louise Vick Glen Nygaard Circle Sarah Gilbert Anderson Louie Nelson Herbert Martin

Trudo Bilden Wedding on April 17 at East Clermont Church

Ruth Mendoza Bilden and Jerry Norman Trudo exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony Saturday April 17 at 7 30 pm at East Clermont Lutheran Church. Pastor Roger Peterson officiated as Rev Ray Holmquist and Agnes Bilden provided music. The bride wore a white satin sheath gown with empire bodice lace hem and pearl adorned crown.

Ruth Mendoza Bilden Jerry Norman Trudo East Clermont Lutheran Church Roger Peterson Ray A. Holmauist Agnes Bilden Venice

Wedding of Trudo and Bilden in Postville

The wedding of Miss Trude to Mr Trudo in Postville featured a white ice mint and navy theme. Attendants wore floor length ice mint gowns with white rose boutonnieres while the couple departed for Chicago and a new home in Postville. Mrs Trude, a 1963 Valley High School graduate, previously worked at Poegs Beauty Salon Cedar Rapids and will join Demnetters Beauty Shop Postville. Mr Trudo, a 1962 Postville High School graduate, studied at Wayne State College and works at Citizens State Bank Postville. Parents are Mr and Mrs Tilpher Bilden and Mr and Mrs Lauren Truda.

Marian Min Karen Oobaline Larson Anibeth Bree Roger Hangariner Let Burns Paul Amundson Carol Veatch Degrell Larson Pee Sieea Mnier Id d Erling Bilden Dennis Trude Harlan Bildan Chicago Postville Trude Valley High School Paris Academy Poeg Cedar Rapids Trudo Demnetters Beauty Shop Postville High School Wayne State College Citizens State Bank Tilpher. Bilden Lauren Truda

Supervisors continued list of disbursements and salaries

The page shows a continuation of county supervisor disbursements including reimbursements to West Union Motor Co and Watertop Steel and Equip Co, along with salaries for Co. Home staff such as Fannie B. Ware, Ethel M. Watkins, Frances Wilson, Beverlee Wenthe, and Carl Weidmann, with amounts noted.

West Union Motor Co. Eps Watertop Steel & Equip. Co Supe Cereer Lawrence Went C.eciseve W. E. Walsh Fannie B. Ware Ethel M. Watkins Frances Wilson Beverlee Wenthe Carl Weidemann

Fayette County Supervisors Adopt County Weed Commissioner Plan

The Fayette County Board of Supervisors acted on January 14 1945 approving Axel as County Weed Commissioner for the period May to September per the Code of 1963. The meeting also approved the official bond of Verne Henderson Constable of Putnam Township for 506 dollars, and the minutes were read and approved before adjournment to February 4 1945. The document lists numerous claims for livestock killed by dogs and other entries as part of the county auditor’s accounting. Raymond Goodell chaired the session with Hazel Gehrin as County Auditor.

Hunél Gehrin Woetti Union Fayette Ridey Board of Tow Fayette County Fice Wttigg Seal Ab Apee Piast Akoo Dugne Sore Ie Ighpa Canereiy Dowa Oren Xmittan Bheep Marvin L. Kingdon Sheap Dose Clarence B. Kittelson Okie Abs Secigreseeres Gerald Richards Feet Reis Marvin Ili Dome Senna Pence Anne Dows Fens Neeres Ralph’ Wegniat Arthur Iewar Board of Supervisors eTaytte Col County Axel m Gill Verne Henderson Putnam ‘Township Belorus Raymond ‘Goodell

Legal Notice In the District Court of Iowa Fayette County

The notice calls all persons indebted to the estate to come forward and file claims with the court within six days from the second publication. The administrator Lot Loftagand is appointed and the notice is dated April 16 with a second publication on April 28, 1908.

State OF Iowa Fayette County Orven Lot Loftagand Adena Central State

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont BPW Milo Jacobia Eaton, Palmer and Dean Jacobia Dean and Eaton Auctioneering Service EB. L. “Diz Dean Eaton, Palmer & Dean Town & Country Club Burrow Trudo - Bilden Hazel Gehrin County ‘Auditor Pany En Wight Waterlooony Woods Eey Bsy Steves Well Fuga Tees Pawilioweed & Rupe Tinton Young's Paul N. Moser Iowa Iowd L. R. Tappan Optometrist Elkader A. H. Sterling Contact Lensen Leo Leona del Monte Hormel Spam Northert Allen Krueger Muehlethaler Lows New Farm Service Ralph Moore Moore Wadena
Search Courier

Search the Elgin Echo Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Elgin Echo?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication