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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
1
A column of dated jokes and quotes about behavior and society. It features witty lines on self opinion, honesty, fashion notes, a conductor gag, a church anecdote, college talk, smoker quirks, bus etiquette, and a minister returning a car with a quip about staying in the ministry. The items rely on social humor and everyday situations.
Miss Marilyn Boleyn daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Boleyn Elgin and Linus Hildebrandt Jr son of Mr and Mrs Linus Hildebrandt Sr West Union were united in marriage in a single ring ceremony at St Francis Catholic church Fayette Iowa Aug 11 The Rev Fr Robert Swift officiated The church was decorated with garden flowers The bride wore a white floor length gown of silk and a shoulder length veil The groom and attendants were from Elgin West Union Decorah and surrounding towns A reception followed for 75 guests The groom leaves for two weeks National Guard training at Camp McCoy Wisconsin The couple will live on a farm near Fayette with guests from numerous Iowa towns.
Relatives of the Wander-Light gathered Sunday August fifth at the National fairgrounds for their annual reunion and picnic. Officers included Mrs George Wander Castalia president and Mrs Fred Engler secretary treasurer. Five births and three marriages were reported in the past year. The group planned to meet next year at Postville park on the first Sunday in August with Mrs Jake Wander president.
Illyria Handy Hands 4 H club met August 7 at the Shaffer home with 11 members and 3 guests. The Social Achievement show was held and many mothers attended. Lunch was served by the hostesses and their mother Marilana Ogle, reporter.
August delivered three heavy showers with rainfall amounts recorded as 1.05 inches on the fifth, 1.80 on the thirteenth, and 0.68 on the seventh. By Monday noon the community had 3.73 inches for the period, while July totals reached 5.55 inches per F C Muehlethaler's record.
Little Avon and Janet Adams of Griswold were involved when a running car, started by children, rolled forward and collided. Janet Adams sustained facial injuries while the engine was left running, prompting a brief incident report.
Funeral services were held August 8 at Oak Park Til and burial followed August 9 at Elgin cemetery for William Stephenson age 42 of Oak Park Illinois husband of Ruby Olson. He left a widow and three children Linda Billy and Sally. he also leaves one brother and one sister. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and to Rev Steinman and the American Legion.
Griff Williams known as America's Most Danceable Music creator brings his orchestra to Postville at the Big Four Fair pavilion on Monday August 20. The benefit event supports Arthur F. Brandt Post American Legion of Postville and features his Marionette Maestros with six puppet baton wavers joining Griff atop the piano to lead the show.
About 1 300 expellee farmers from four counties in Germany, aided by German speaking Americans and extension personnel, await sponsorship to enter the United States. Sponsors must provide a job, housing, transport, and not become a public charge. Expellees sign a good faith oath to accept offered work. Farmers needing workers may contact the Displaced Persons Commission in Washington for assurance forms.
County Treasurer Everett Hagensick reports over 2009 refunds totaling 38568.12 dollars have been issued for 1951. Refunds exclude tracts under 10 acres, forest reserves, homesteads, or Vet Credit exemptions, and should be cashed promptly though second half may apply. Cuban money is printed in the United States.
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