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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

22 Aug 1957

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1957

Page

8

Neighbors Club meeting noted at Mrs. Hanson home

Cheery Valley News reports the Neighbors Club met on Tuesday August 13 at Mrs. Martin Hanson home with Gladys Hanson and Mrs. Robert Hanson assisting hostesses. Thirty two members answered roll call and a wedding and memorial gift were given. Dozens of local families were mentioned as guests visitors and supper guests with many social calls and outings recorded through the week.

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Good’ Neighbors Club Martin Hanson Gladys Hanson Robert Hanson Earl Garmoe Francis Wolf Clayton Schreiner Archie Howard Jane Ennler Hunter Clarence Hofer Alfred Hofer Ben Hofer Bert Thoman Ben Butikofer Orlin Mason Lucy Christen Reuben Métzger George Nickels Barbara John Christen James Duff Dan Butikofer, Jr Deborah Ole Embretson Embretson Gerald Heck Buzz Will Christen Omar Cathey Carl Cousing Karla Waterloo Elgin Lutheran Church Elgin Park Ernest Christen Paul Bossard Will Chase Volga Dan Butikofer Myron ‘Houg Gunner Landsgard Fred Butikofer Landsgard St. Olaf Darlene Hofer McGregor Wm. Moore Ed Hunter Hiawatha Sam Dennler Kermeth Strong Rochester Minn Jerome Yearous Elien Phyllis Hunsberger Harold Kimball Ernest Meyer Andrew Braker Ivanell Wilson Chicago Donald Burchett Orran Bane, Jr Milwaukee Wis Forest Shaffer Frank Kiple Lola Yestous DeKalb Edwin Loftsgard Janice Ida Halverson Otto Wullner Cedar Rapids Marlene ‘Wullner Robert Kerr Burdette Anderson Atkins Larry Reinig Toledo Richard Schmidt Ralph Shaffer Gene Wenger John Grimm Roy Halverson George Wander Casualia Charles Wilson Thomas Joe Ogle Thomas Flanagan Earl Baumgartner Des Moines Ida Meyler Clermont Fred Hanson Earl Kiple Max Lehman Tofield Heck Thomas Foxwell Otis Ruth Rothlisberger Klock’s Island Fayette W. F. Stinespring Durban N. C Shirley Albright Chesterfield Glen Christen Ardis Frieden Will Frieden West Union Milo Frieden Albert Kelly Paul Smith Hugh Varty Marion Betty Sandy McNally New Hampton Hospital Wilbur Kolar Randy Scott Floyd Frieden Roger Amundson Alton Medberry Walter Rothlisberger
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Syria News Dyria Community Church Service Schedule

Syria News notes Dyria Community Church with Pastor Donald T. Caspers. Sunday August 25 schedule shows Sunday school at 10 15 a m and worship service at 11 15 a m. Mr and Mrs Dick Taylor and

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Dyria Community Church Donald T. Caspers
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Community notices highlight local contests and water planning

A scrambled flower contest was won by Mrs Harold Strong and an etiquette event by Mrs Louis Dennler. A committee including Mrs Harold Strong Mrs Harry Feller and Mrs Burton White will organize the club birthday party. Yowans are modernizing homes with running water and warn neighbors about developing a larger future proof water supply.

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Harold Strong Louis Dennler Harry Feller Burton ‘White
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Patent medicine use surges as population grows slower

From 1880 to 1910 patent medicine consumption rose by 740 percent while population advanced 83 percent. The dramatic rise suggests broader access, marketing, and public reliance on remedies during the period, reflecting shifts in health practices and consumer behavior.

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Pleasant Point Study Club Flower Show Recap

The Pleasant Point Study Club held a Tuesday flower show at Mrs. Howard Medberry's home on Aug 13. Prizes were awarded for table centerpieces, arrangements, plants, and overall display. Judge Mrs. Daryl Ross of Arlington, a state accredited judge, evaluated the entries and previously judged at the Waukon fair.

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Howard Medberry Pleasant Point Study Club Daryl Ross Arlington Ross
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Want Ad Seeks Help Wanted Position Nearby

Local classified offers a short term request for a versatile assistant. Applicant should live nearby, be reliable and trusted to handle routine tasks and errands with discretion. Experience not required but punctuality and honesty preferred. Contact for interview details.

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Cheery Valley News Charles Bob Rothlisberger Wisconsin Dells Kenneth Strong Henry Matthys Vand Carol Wilson Hal John Fischer Decorah Arthur Yearous Claude Block Sumner Charles Klingman Gehring Nebr Glen McKellar Ray Klingman Carroll Klingmen Albert Schupbach Ruth Lena Schupbach Anna Butikofer Fred Schupbach Lawrence Gehring Isaac Gehring John Brackin Jacob Schneider Jeannette Strong Mabel King Wyalusing Park Wisconsin Andrew Yearous Claudine Block Hawkeye Arthur Loftsgard Lar Rockwell City Edward Loftsgard Carroll Klingiman Glen McKelar Elkader Fair Grounds Helen Rothlisberger Progressive Home Study Club Forrest Shaffer Jim ‘Whitford Jim Yearous Artha Bailey Gerald Shaffer Reynold Strongs LeRoy ‘Rothlisbergers Harold Strongs Roger Arnold Sanders Thos. Foxwells Mrs Emma Krogness Martha Chapman Gil Furnace John M Syria Dick Taylor Elgin State Bankry Ot Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Wadena Elgin State Bank Lawrence Knodiees Labor Day North Star St. Paul Paty D-X Fauser Oil Company Cnase Plymouth Torkelson Motor CO Center Street Elgin
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