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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1959
Page
1
Advertising rates listed per line ten cents with a minimum weekly charge zero dollars if cash accompanies the order otherwise the minimum is one dollar. Blind ads or inquiries to the office carry a weekly minimum. Cord of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced at one dollar with limits and five cents per additional line. Resolutions of respect church and school notices with admission charged follow regular rates.
A New York judge cites no Chinese teens in juvenile cases over 17 years. Chinese Consul General P H Chang attributes this to filial piety shaping behavior, noting children act to please their parents before misbehaving. He argues the home is the key to curing delinquency.
Cornelius Cud Olson of Clermont broke the bones in his left wrist last Friday after falling from a step ladder at the Klingmans new home. The injury is severe and will likely keep him from working most of the winter.
Mr and Mrs C E Bain of Lake City recently celebrated their 89th wedding anniversary marking a long marriage of decades. The couple has shared a life together through many years and events in the community.
An ordinance amends section 2 of Ordinance 179 to replace prior pay rules. Council members receive 3.00 dollars for each regular or special meeting attended, with annual aggregate limit of 125.00 dollars. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after approval on December 7, 1959. Mayor Leo L. Schor and Clerk Leo L. Friederich attest.
The Marion Mission Society met on Thursday December 10 at the church parlors with hostesses Mrs Elmer Benson and Mrs David Sanderson. Activities included hymn readings prayer led by Mrs Louis Kjosa and a Bible study, officer installation by Pastor Boyce, and a 1960 Bible study introduction on the Gospel of Mark. A harvest of social action featured a skit by four members and plans for January envelopes and offerings. A copper chunk weighing about seven pounds was found four feet below ground by Leonard Meighan of Sumner, possibly moved by native activity or a glacier.
Highland Lutheran hosts a Sunday school Christmas program on December 23 at 7 30 directed by Mrs Silas Butikofer with numerous songs recitations and readers featuring Diane Benson Kathy Larson Laura Larson and others including the junior group and youth of America all presented by the Sunday school and congregation with carols and scripted readings.
Becker Ray Chapman William Dummermuth and Don Page are hostesses. Program by the Met lists Clifton Wilson Walter Follett Donald Gilson Eileen Olson and John McMillan. Sunday Dec 20 worship 10:00 am Sunday school 11:00 am Pre Christmas Vespers 7:30 pm.
Mebel Falk daughter of August and Johanna Holzer born Elgin May 10 1691 died December 16 at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minn after illness. Lifelong Elgin resident devoted to service cared for mother and brother Alf. Married John Falk April 16 1954. 50 year Eastern Star member attended Elgin Baptist Church. Preceded by parents and two brothers. Survived by husband and many friends. Funeral at First Baptist Elgin December 16 officiated by Rev Eldon G Schroeder. Pallbearers named Leo Robert John P John O Richard.
Interment for Kent Falk took place at Elgin cemetery with Muehlethalers in charge of arrangements.
A Dec 11 party celebrated Mrs. Meisner’s birthday at the Harold Meisner residence with many guests from nearby towns. Gifts and a guest-served lunch followed by social visits include Mr. and Mrs. Art Friederich, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Possehl, Mrs. Mervin Larson, Shirleen Elkad er, and others from Strawberry Point Elkader and Omega areas.
Fox G W Trout of a Webster City area farm shot a silver gray fox, a rare variety. He plans to have the skin tanned and crafted into a fur piece.
Illyria Community Church announces events led by Pastor Donald T Caspers. Wednesday December 16 features Ladies Aid and Cemetery Association meeting at 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 17 includes Christmas program practice at 7:00 p.m. Senior choir at 8:00 p.m. Ladies Aid Evening Circle at 8:00 hosted by Mrs Roy Halverson and Mrs Harry Butikofer. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Worship service at 14:16 a.m. Christmas program practice after sack lunch. Pre Christmas Vespers at St Pauls Elgin at 7:30 p.m.
Robert Letkey of New Hampshire was buried alive in two ditch cave-ins within two months but escaped injury both times and can now talk about the incidents.
Mrs Ruth Burnside celebrates sixty years in newspaper work as a feature writer and correspondent for Denison Newspapers. Her interest began in her senior year of high school framing a long career in journalism.
Jackie Lou Crook of Rodman died from a rare blood disease just five days before their planned marriage. The illness was diagnosed only after the couple completed the required pre-marriage blood tests.
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