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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1961
Page
4
We appreciate the memory and visits while in University Hospitals. Thanks to neighbors friends and those who helped with haying and food. Sincerely Mrs G H Falb and Mr Loren Frieden, 60c
Funeral services for Jess Corbin were held at the Wadena Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. W. Ukena officiating and pallbearers named. Corbin, born March 21 1888 in Wadena, died Sunday at Palmer Memorial Hospital at 76. He married Mary Voshell in 1906 and left four children Lyle Louise Clair and Faye plus 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. he spent his life farming in Wadena area.
Two new signs appear on Center Street with Wm. Moore adding an illuminated display at his store and Torkelsona introducing a new sign at their used car lot.
On Wednesday August 2 Elgin lost the first game to Fayette 6-1 with Fink winning and Barker losing. In game two Elgin won 13-9 as Leath earned the win and Evans took the loss. A second doubleheader with Decorah on Monday August 7 saw Decorah win 1-0 behind Loren, Barker losing, and Elgin take the nightcap 2-1 with Buchheit winning and Ramlo taking the loss.
Otis Rothlisberger plans to display eight of his shorthorns at the Iowa State Fair from August 25 to September 3. He has exhibited there for years and earned many ribbons in his classes.
About 690 State University of Iowa students will receive degrees Wednesday evening August 9 at 7 30 p m Grummer Commencement exercises Two area graduates include Arlington M to Rupert Caballero Education and Postville Ph D to James Koevenig Science
Cards of Thanks express gratitude to the Valley Band Boosters Ice Cream Socials committees and many volunteers including Norman Amandson Lehman Baldwin Mott and Larson Jr for setup and food contributions. Additional notes thank hospital staff doctors and Rev Witt. a jackpot winner thanks supporters and receives acknowledgment from Mrs Rose Baechler.
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