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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1962
Page
4
Sale notice lists four saws available in about two weeks from Ivan Anderson. Contact phone 3304 for details and price of two dollars per item.
A compact clipping presents multiple small ads: a babysitting request by Sally Stephenson offering contact via phone 2852. a Singer electric sewing machine in a console cabinet described as like new with full sewing functions and fittings, two payment options plus cash discount, contact Credit Manager at 504 Prior Ave, St Paul MN. Also listed are a 52p GUNDER GARAGE wreckers service with phone 864-3560, a half price sale on remaining McCannon stock including animal fly spray concentrate at 1.75 per 2 gallons, and notes for second crop alfalfa by Theo Loftsgard at Elgin phone 2543, plus size 9 football shoes advertised by Leo Boleyn at Elgin phone 3101.
Synthetic milk may arrive soon as researchers unveil a process using pea pods cabbage leaves and weeds to produce dairy like liquid without cows They plan a plant this year for large scale production and say they can derive milk from most green stuffs including inedible greens
Three winners were drawn Saturday in the weekly local drawing. Winners named were Russell Wenger who won 20 dollars, William Howard who won eight dollars, and Mrs. Anna Schupbach who won eight dollars. Winning numbers listed include 943 1141 166 42 1416 039 976 2pY 1177 988 381 1393 80 1684 a8 1820 573 764 655 S10 1272 1685 274 1468.
Mr and Mrs James Whitford of Volga are parents of a son named Bradley Todd born Saturday August 25 at Elkader hospital. This makes four sons for the Whitfords. Mrs Whitford is the former Dalene Shaffer.
Notice states a September 7 1962 election in Elgin Iowa on issuing up to 13000 dollars of bonds to provide water to Schoris Addition. Tax levy up to 2 mills annually for bonds and interest. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm at City Hall. Mayor Max Medberry Clerk Leo E Friderich.
Nellie M. Koevenig named Executrix of Lillie Mattoon Deceased in Fayette County Iowa by the District Court. All debts must be paid to the Executrix and all claims presented to the Court for allowance. Dated August 27 1942 with attorney C W Antes of West Union Iowa.
The Elgin ALCW met August 16 with hostesses Ella Dummer muth Clifford Gisleson Barney Larson Claire Lauer P J Anderson and Robert Barker. The pianist was Mrs Donald Sutter Ushers were Mrs Leo Friederich and Mrs Earl Lembke. The meeting opened with Hymn 233 Praise To Father The Glorious King. Pastor Fjelstul led devotions. Mrs Harold Kruempel presented the bible study from Psalm 139. Mrs John Butikofer Jr and Mrs Floyd Thompson sang Yield Not To Temptation. Mrs Belva Snyder Mrs Casper Fjelstul and Mrs Elle Dummermuth performed the skit Good Samaritans All.
The U S Testing Company ran a special test pitting the 62 Valiant with the optional 225 cubic inch engine against the full size Ford and Chevrolet V eight models. Official results follow.
A meeting explained pensions and dispensions, chaired by a Mr. John Ny committee appointee. Mrs. Lawrence West, Mrs. John Butikofer, Dr. and Mrs. Boyd Thompson attended. The session ended with the Lord’s Prayer and the table grace.
Stanley Anderson hosted a Saturday Hawaiian party with a palm tree decorated room, lit flowers, and Hawaiian music. Guests included Vera Coffin, Robert Rothlisberger, David Thompson, LaDonna Lantz, Richard Amundson, Barbara Gibbs, Mark Amundson, Phyllis Hunsberger, Connie Dummermuth, Maureen Baldwin, Marlene Anderson, and Larry Halverson.
Last week in Elgin, Friday afternoon visitors stopped by the Earl Lembke home including Mrs. Paul Pinney and her son from Springville. Supper guests were Harold and Mrs. Friederich of Cedar Rapids. Duane Casper and family from Ryan joined Sunday dinner with Earl Lembke. Gordon Schupbach of Mason City and Russell Friederich with family visited the Casper household for weeks. Mel Vick and Mary with Leo Storla of Decorah dined with Ole Rejerson. Vick and Mary stayed for another day. Evening visits included Mrs. Vick, Mary, and Mrs. Reierson at Edward Johnson’s in Postville.
Notice to electors in Fayette and Clayton counties Iowa that the Valley Community School District holds a regular school election at Elgin Town Hall on September 0 1962 second Monday in September from 12:00 AM to 7:00 PM A director from District No 4 Gor Don Mosby term ends September 10 1962 secretary Gladys Hanson August 24 1962.
School personnel lists include bus routes for Glen Nygaard Kenton Krueger Harold Hanson Melbert Baechler Charles Gehring Yearous Leslie Kleppe Reuben Howard and Wadena staff Thomas Sniffen Thomas Ogle Lyle Rubens Don Murphy plus bus maintenance man Guy Williams and substitute drivers John Butikofer Thomas Davis Abe Habeger Clifton Miller Joe Ogle Jacob Schneider Wayne Shipton Office staff list Gladys Hanson secretary to board and superintendent Lillian Habeger secretary to principal and general office staff Clara Durscher secretary to Valley Junior High principal.
Mr and Mrs Faye Whittenbaugh and Connie visited with their son Terry Whittenbaugh and Jerrie Rister at Grand Forks Air Force Base North Dakota. Elizabeth Minger of West Union joined the group. Daryl Fox and two sons left for a vacation in Haywood Wisconsin. His parents Mr and Mrs Jim Fox of Fayette joined them there.
The excerpt lists names and addresses including Sharon K Loftsgard at 1125 Touhy Ave Park Ridge Illinois Ti AjSc Paul Christen AF 176 21029 Mail Room 8 Box 2764 ENR 3 Offutt AFB Nebraska AB Duane E Kamp 1763108 Fit All4 Box 1809 Lackland AFB Texas.
A brief exchange shows a caller asking how long jail time is and what the charge would be. The response notes two weeks and claims no charge with everything free. The fragment hints at a casual, possibly dialectical street conversation with unclear legal context.
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