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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
1
Elgin Iowa is listed as a second class mail unit established September 1 1891 at the post office in Elgin Fayette County Iowa under the act of March 3 1852.
Advertising rates listed per line and per word with minimum weekly charges. Blind ads and inquiries priced at zero to two cents weekly. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam cards set at one dollar, limited to ten lines. Resolutions and obitu ary poetry charged as regular ads.
A collage of light anecdotes and misadventures. A girl pins blame to spark a chase while a neighbor’s son chases her. a dog owner posts a humorous ad for a bird dog named Bill. a boy jokes about the awkward age. a surgeon teases a bridge request. a drunkard vows to quit after a bar sighting. a tea hostess misreads a guests’ happiness. a cowboy and a dude joke about saddles. a hit and run case yields a witty courtroom exchange.
A tiny husband wed a widow noted for great size and kindness. After the wedding a friend finds him somber. Asked why, he laments that though his wife is generous and capable, he dislikes being called the widow's mite.
William Kohls Sr. was born in Germany in 1870 and died August 15 at his son Elmer’s home at 82. Immigrating in 1893, he farmed near Clermont and Wadens, joined the First Baptist Church of Elgin, married Bertha Ciebll in 1892, and is survived by his wife, four sons Frank Anton Richard Elmer, eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister Bertha Cornish, and many relatives. Funeral at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Lorimer Potratz on August 18. burial in Elgin cemetery. Card of thanks from the Kohls family.
Mrs Knut Halverson died August 13 at Postville Community Hospital at age 81. Born November 19 1870 in Marion Township to Asgrine and Gunild Olson she lived on a Gunder farm before moving to Gunder in 1946. She married Knut Halverson February 19 1900 and was active in Marion Lutheran Church and Bergan Ladies Aid. Funeral held August 18 at Marion Church. Card of thanks excerpts express gratitude for support.
Delores Winter daughter of Mr and Mrs Erwin Winter Eldorado became the bride of Duane Pinney son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinney Elgin in a candlelight double ring ceremony at St Peters Lutheran Eldorado Rev Goeken officiated Organist Richard Vagts accompanied Leona Goeken who sang Because The Wedding Prayer and The Lords Prayer Bride wore white satin princess gown with tassel sleeves and lace Yoke veil crown pearls bridesmaids in orchid and yellow gowns Ushered by Dale Buroden and Lyle Fink Reception followed in church basement with three tier cake Couples plan to live in San Diego where Pinney is stationed after Navy enlistment
Alden Pinney writes from Rich's vantage detailing reader praise for Echo articles. He notes several attendees during last week’s homecoming urged him to produce more timely pieces, highlighting reader engagement and the magazine’s relevance.
The Echo review praises Elgin homecoming events with bands chorus floats parades and a packed gym. New attendees joined veterans boosting crowd energy despite rain. Organizers receive credit for a successful program including the minstrel show street sports and drum corps.
Former Elgin residents and stay-homers gathered for a homecoming at the Baptist church. Rev. Geo. Snyder preached on Things That Endure. The church was filled to capacity and the writer hopes many can return in 1955.
Henry Topp, longtime dean of northeast Town blacksmiths, retires today after 53 years at the forge with 22 years in Elgin. Saturday only, 100 pounds of Sugar at J A Boleyn store for 6.50. Report yesterday morning of a Ben Dennier family automobile accident returning from Kentucky. details not yet available.
Mabel Dummermuth and Loren Schatz wed Sunday morning at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Clermont with Rev. Gunsten officiating in a crowded ceremony. The report notes a sizable Elgin opera house crowd for a fiddle and dog caller show and mentions longtime subscriber Ed Hundurdsen’s 90th birthday and his support of the Oxford Mirror.
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