Obituary and Wedding Notices From Elgin Area
Obituary for Mrs. Anna Reusser Heck details birth August 17 1889 near Elgin marriage to Tofielé Heck October 10 1917 and death August 7 after an auto accident. Survivors include husband two sons Kenneth and Gerald, four sisters, two brothers and grandchildren. Funeral at First Baptist Church Elgin. Card of thanks from the Heck family. Sharon Loftsgard and David Van Sickle wed at Marion Lutheran Church Gander Des Moines officiated by Pastor Landis Gross. Bride Ruth Loftsgard’s daughter became Mrs. David Van Sickle Sr. of Des Moines. The ceremony featured blue white decor, elaborate gowns, and a reception at church parlors. The bride is a 1962 Valley Community High School graduate employed in Chicago. the groom a 1960 East High Des Moines graduate and Ozark Air Lines agent in Chicago. They will reside in Des Plaines Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Reusser Heck
Elgin
Christian Reusser
Tofielé Heck
Kennreth E. Heck
Gerald J. Heck
Wendell Heck
Kenneth E. Heck
Cedar Rapids
Postville
Rose Reusser
A. F. Swanson
Clara
Venice
Florida
Earl M
Martha) Eaton
Sun City
Arizona
Earl Kiple
Esther
Iowa
Theodore Reusser
Tucson
R.R. Reusser
Monona
Thomas T
James D
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
First Baptist Church of
M. Vanderbeck
Harry Johnson
Elgin Cemetery
John Lehaer
Fred Schaer
Alfred Jacob
Max Lehman
Edward Kruefer
Abe Habeger
Loftsgard - van Sickle
Sharon Loftsgard
Ruth Loftsgard
David van Sickle
Donald C. van Sickle
Des Moines
Landis Gross
Marion Lutheran Church
Gander
Corrine Rypestor
Connie Baumgartner
Ruth
Lloyd Loftsgard
Mervin Reierson
Morris Amundson
Otto Gisleson
Jacob Schneider
de Vere Halverson
Lloye, Loftsgard
Raymond Loftsgard
Kenneth Anderson
Janice Hagelie
Wadena
Marlys Hoag
Peggy Romwick
Carale Dick
East High
United States Air Force
Ozark Air Lines
Chicago
Dover Drive
Apt. 11
Des, Plaines
Til
Elgin Iona Council Special Session Budget Hearing
The Elgin Iona town council met in special session July 18 1966 at the town hall with the mayor and all councilmen. The library board presented its 1967 budget estimate. A public hearing date was set for August 1 1866 at 7 20 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iona
Library Board
Lehman
Muehblethaler
Dive Bomber Crash at Fayette County Fair Thrill Show
Duane Sayre performs a dangerous Joie Chitwood Thrill Show stunt at the Fayette County Fair in West Union. The driver races a car over a high ramp then crashes into two parked cars, highlighting the need for seat belts. The event features twenty other acts and runs Thursday evening, August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Sayre
Fayette County Fair
West Union
Reading program ends at Elgin Public Library
The Elgin Public Library reading program wrapped up on August 13 with 44 students participating. Winners list honors many students for reading varied book counts, with Julie Frieden the top reader and Jill Fauser second. prizes include trips with swimming at West Union pool and a treasure hunt at Dutton's Cave on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Public Library
West Union Pool
Dutton'’s Cave
Caren Jo Amundsen
Sally Amundson
Janice Blockhus
FoAnt, Brackin
Cindy Butikofer
Tami Butikofer
Stacey Cline
Linda Dennier
Kim da- Sart
Janet Everett
Jill Fauser
Lisa Fauser
Connie Friederich
Julie Friccen
Diane Halverson
Kris Hansen
Cora Hanson
Monte Helms
David Hilgemann
Marie Hilgemann
Kay Smpech
Lois Larson
Karen Seitz
Ramona Larson
Kris Lehman
Patti Torkelson
Debra Loftsgard
Craig Wenger
Jane Ogle
Kathy Olson
Elaine Olson
Jill Peck
Joan Peck
Rose Pfister
Billy Pfister
Dixie Reierson
David Reierson
Ronnie Seitz
Bruce Torkelson
Lynette Torkelson
Julie Frieden
Connie Baumgartner
Charlan Butikofer
Mike Friederich
Tertia Club
Area 1 Vocational School seeks growth amid grant support
Area 1 Vocational School, serving Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard and Winneshiek counties with Calmar headquarters, reports a 50000 grant from the State Department of Vocational Education. The Board seeks a five year levy to acquire a site build a new school and equip it while exploring building funds and site options near Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area 1- Vocational School
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Calmar
Main Street
Iowa
Orville Christopher
Oelwein
Robert Evans
Monona
Vincent Henry
Decorah
Herbert Jenkins
Waukon
John Lynch
Lawler
Dale
Cards of Thanks and Memorial Notices
A compilation of thanks and memorial notices from readers. Messages express gratitude for birthday cards and hospitality, prayers and gifts after a birth and after a death, anniversary thanks, and a memorial poem for Ervin Harold Nyberg Jr. Names include Mrs C dj Mulford Mr and Mrs David Boleyn, Mr and Mrs Leo Boleyn, Clifton Miller, Mrs Elsie Popenhagen, Rev Collins, Rev Meyer, Dr Freed, Dr Wolf, George Nickels, Mrs Will Christen, Elgin merchants, Ervin Nyberg family, Lydia Odegard, and Henry Nyberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Boleyn
Leo Boleyn
Clifton Miller
Palmer Hospital
Rev, Collins
Rev. Meyer
Freed
Wolf
Elsie Popenhagen
Ervin Harold Nyberg, Jr
Ervin Nyberg
Susan
Lydia Odegard
Henry Nyberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anna Heck
Tofield Heck
Sip
Arlene Shoop
Rosemont
Miss Shoop
Kay Falk
Patty Schneider
Iowa City
Harold Loftsgard
Freddie Schneider
Donald van Sickle, Jr
Ames
Ric Bennett
Rolland Peterson
Ill
Larry Brand
Desi Plaines
Joseph N. Hogan
Leon Friederich
Walaa
Rafters, Inc
Olivia, Minn
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
Elgin, Iowa
Folke
Area
George Nickels
Will Christen
Universal Studios
Fale
Elgin Echo
Maquoketa
Kelvinator
West Elgin Shopping Center
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