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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1960
Page
1
The Elgin Echo in Elgin Iowa lists its telephone number 3711 and notes second class mail status at the Elgin Fayette County office. It states publication every Thursday and credits the paper’s publication details under the 1852 act.
Advertising rates Readers per line ten cents per line minimum charge thirty cents per week if cash accompanies order otherwise zero. Blink ads or inquiries free per week. Card of Thanks one dollar In Memoriam Cards one dollar. Resolutions of Respect church society and school notices with admission charged and obituary poetry at regular rates.
The descendants of Christ and Dena Damenenrenh Bue Siete plan an annual picnic at Elgin on Sunday, August 7. Attendees include the Union, Herbert, Conner and Wm. Dummermuth families and Hila.
The Dummermuth and related families from Elgin Lake Mills Postville Shellrock Cedar Rapids Calmar West Union Hawkeye and nearby areas gathered with 59 present and 34 absent for the annual 1861 picnic. Mildred Dummermuth was named secretary and Earl Dummermuth president. Emery Dummermuth died June 3, 1960. Three marriages and one birth were reported. the next annual picnic is set for August 1 1981.
The council met at town hall with the mayor and all councilmen present. Minutes of prior meetings were read and approved. Bills for various funds were audited and allowed, including street and general fund items and utilities. The budget was adopted by a 5 to 0 vote, Woodrow Reed was hired as Sanitation Supervisor and assistant town clerk. Next meeting set for September 6, 1960.
A schedule of county extension events lists demonstrations and fairs in Elkader Fayette and Clayton County. Highlights include four demonstration workshops at Elkader Extension on August 21 and entry day at Clayton County Fair starting at 8 am and 1 pm style review.
Dr. Herschel Hendrix announced Hugh Drake, former State University of Iowa athlete and two Rose Bowl participant, has been named assistant line coach for the USU football squad. Drake, son of Mrs. Ruth Drake of Shenandoah, will teach school at Ingleson and they will reside in Fayette.
Social Hour Club met August 4 at Mrs. Roland Grover's in West Union with thirteen members and two guests. They planned two trips to Cedar on September 27, meeting in Elgin at Fauser Oil Co. Members signing up bear responsibility for companions. Contests awarded to Mrs. Clarence Bishop, Mrs. Virgil Torson, and Mrs. Clifton Wilson. September will be vacation.
Sheila Barker traveled from Elgin to Wadena Monday and stayed through Thursday visiting at the Elwood Ritchens home. The snippet mentions Mr and Mrs Meriin Hellum and Roger and Mr and Mrs. but ends abruptly with missing context.
A jumble of names and places shows social visits and gatherings across Wisconsin and Iowa. Barney Léraén ind and Shirley K vacationed from Thursday to Sunday at a resort in Wisconsin. Clermont and Cresco hosts welcomed guests including Mrs Albert Iverson, Joan Glare, and Ernest Peden. Several families shared barbecues, picnics, and Sunday visits in Oelwein Cresco and nearby towns as Richard Meyer Brice and David visited Oliver Larson, Earl Seitz families, and others.
Donald Z. Caspers, pastor, invites parishioners to Thursday evening prayer meeting at 8 00. Sunday worship service at 9 00 with Sunday school at 10 00. Church is on Church Street St Pauls.
Illyria Community Church invites Ai Simeon and the congregation to a Sunday service led by Pastor Donald T. Caspers at 9:00 a.m. with art worship at 10:00 a.m. New attendees and visitors are welcomed.
Reading from partial text, the note mentions St Olaf and Gunder Lutheran Churches with a pastor referenced. The fragment references a church service or clerical event tied to these congregations, suggesting a local religious notice or bulletin entry.
Miss Pearl Davis of Booneville, aged 71, fulfilled a lifelong wish by taking her first airplane ride. The event marked a proud moment for the elderly resident as she enjoyed the flight and its view from the skies.
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