16 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1961
Page
1
The Elgin Echo from Elgin Iowa notes it is published every Wednesday by Hermen and Bartunner. It entered second class mail on Sept 1 1891 and is distributed from the Elgin Fayette County post office under the 1953 act.
The seventh annual Schwei ger reunion was held at Clermont City park on Sunday August 6 with a picnic supper. Present attendees gathered for the event.
Notice announces the appointment of F D Welch as administrator of the Leo R Dennler estate in Fayette County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the district court for allowance and debtors pay the estate. Dated July 28 1961.
The District Court of Fayette County Iowa issues an executor notice for the estate of Ole M Blockhus Deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated for allowance and indebted parties must make payment to Helen T Blockhus Executrix with William B Mooney as attorney. Waverly Iowa July 26 1961.
The committee in charge was Mdms. Jacob Schneider, Law rence Butikofer, Leo Foels and Wilbur Lehman. The oldest member present was Dan Butikofer Sr. and the youngest member was Lynn Marie Molakken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Molakken. There were ten births five weddings and one death the past year. The committee for 1962 is: Mdms.: Leonard Moore, Lester Butikofer, Orville Berg, Herman Schupbach.
The Pleasant Point Study Club met at Mrs. Harold Strong's home on August 8 with most members present and eleven guests. The president named planners for a birthday party and a program featured piano numbers by Iantha Strong Ivanel and Hal Wilson and Gail Light. Iva Feller and Mary Ann Metzger gave a 4 H demonstration Cherry Delight. prizes were awarded for flower arrangements to Mrs. Lou Dennler and Mrs. Orran Bane. The September meeting will be with Mrs. Allan Hageger. Members were asked to bring two platters and print material for platter plaques. felt is available at the meeting.
Court House News lists transfers to H D Yack and wife, and to Robert D Falk and wife for Elgin Lot 23 Block 1. Ruth Larson to Marian C Schutte for Clermont Lots 11 and 12 Block 23. John Gamm to Leonard Gamm and wife for Arlington Lot 76 Block 5. Also trade names Rex and C J Mulford Elgin and Elgin Produce. Wills and Estates Mabel F Gruver Alice T Koempel Adm. Registered cars include Catshall Ross or Ivadele Arlington Ford Sedan 4dr. Morse Horace and Thelma Castalia Pont 4dr Sedan.
The Illyria Clipperettes 4-H Club held its regular monthly meeting on August 8 with 21 members and seven guests present. Hostesses were Jeanne and Mary Ann Metzger. Annette Meyer called the meeting to order. Roll call was a breakfast menu. Jantha Strong, secretary, and Anita Dennler were mentioned.
The club reviewed fair booth plans and record books with volunteers Annette Iantha Anita Lynn Schori Marilyn Miles. Demonstrations included Cherry Delight by Iva Feller and Mary Ann Metzger who, with Iva and Mary Ann, won one of the top two Jr. division prizes at Fayette county demonstration day. They will demonstrate at the Big 4 fair in Postville with Jeri Martin as representative.
The sixth annual Christen reunion gathered 68 members and eleven guests on Sunday August 6 at West Union fair grounds. Attendees from nearby towns listed, with a noon picnic and an afternoon of visiting. The group noted the 1960 meeting report and recorded two weddings six births three deaths since the last gathering.
The oldest member was Mrs. Rose Zeugg and the youngest Shelly Jean Lehman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lehman. The group decided not to hold a reunion next year. New officers for 1964 were elected: Mrs. Will Christen president, Mr. Dele Jensen vice president, and other couples listed among attendees.
The 36th Annual Lehman Reunion was held at Elgin park on Sunday August 18. Attendees included Dr and Mrs B L Caudill Alta Vista Iowa Elmer Reitz Kohoka Mo Mr and Mrs F B Lehman La Porte City Mrs Edith Berg and Mrs Ed Anderson Waterloo Mrs Lloyd Meyers Beverly Russell and Roger Postville Mr and Mrs Paul Butikefer and Timmy Taylor Mo Mrs Lulu Schmid Mr and Mrs Walter Lehman and Patty Mr and Mrs Max Hunberger Mr and Mrs Max Lehman Mr and Mrs Louis Lehman and Anita Mrs Leo Lehman Karolee Linda LeAnn and Krissie Mrs Cornelia Burrow Mrs Clara Baumgartner Clara Muehlethaler Danny and Adline Lebman all of Eigin
John Wesley Brackin, 55, World War II veteran and longtime Janesville resident since 1827, died unexpectedly at 2:30 am Monday at his home. Born February 2, 1906 in Elgin, he was son of John and Louise Miller Brackin. He married Orpha Peterson in Rockford on September 8, 1928. Employed at Chevrolet Division General Motors since 1927, earlier worked at Parker Pen Co. He served as a sergeant with Company B Fifth Tank Battalion from November 24, 1942 to January 2, 1945. He was a member of American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Silver Leaf Masonic Lodge No. 58 of Elgin. Survived by his wife, a stepson Elray Peterson of Edgerton, a stepdaughter Mrs. Harold Bothun of Janesville, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, six brothers and five sisters.
Local retailer promotes a line of boys shirts in sizes 6 through 16. Emphasizes quality fabrics and fit, aiming to appeal to parents seeking durable everyday wear.
The funeral for Benvisen was held Wednesday at First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tivin A. Suby officiating in the Reining Funeral Home. Burial followed at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Attendees included Wesley Miller Mec Gregor and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jacob along with the Lawrence Gehring family.
John Moore of Armstrong received a certificate from Governor Norman Erbe recognizing his long tenure with the Iowa State Highway Commission. He has dedicated about 44 years to road maintenance and construction work.
Late last week Elgin residents hosted visitors from Portland Oregon Guttenberg Cannon Falls and Rhodes with Friday guests Mrs C O Torkelson and Mrs Chloa Lyon. Weekend guests included Mrs Lawrence Gehring and Mrs Ruth Boyle with the Lawrence Gehring Jr. family at Rhodes and the Knudtsons the Stave family and the Butikefer drive to Cannon Falls to visit. Supper guests at Allan Andersons included Mr and Mrs Don Larson Debbie and Dawn.
Mr and Mrs Herb Borcherding and their children Helen Mifton and Norbert along with Guttenburg and Le Roy Larson visited on Thursday evening. Helen stayed overnight and returned home Friday night. Picnic guests of Mrs Mabel were mentioned in the reads.
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