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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1959
Page
4
Classified notice offers a 1249 Studebaker Champion for sale including radio heater overdrive and very good snow tires. The ad cites Nor ris Reierson in Clermont and lists a separate wanted line for gun repairing by Da vid Christen in Elgin with phone 3800.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Boleyn welcomed a son on Sunday December 13 at Postville hospital, weighing 7 pounds. Mrs Max Hunsberger returned home last Wednesday from LaCrosse Wisconsin after surgery and a check-up. Mrs Paul Pulfer also came home Monday after a weeklong hospital stay following minor surgery.
Our sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness comfort during illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev Caspers ministers and professionals for cheer and comfort. W S Rothlisberger LeRoy Rothlisberger Floyd Frieden families. Also thanks to Elgin business and professional men for helping me win a $50 jackpot. Mrs. Thomas E. Howard.
The family reports a warm spell from 60 to 74 degrees. Alvin N. Lehman of Luke AFB Arizona has been promoted to Airman Second Class. Addresses listed include Harry L. Johnson in Waco Texas and Lila Lantz in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The East Clermont Societies met on Dee 3rd with hostesses Mrs Hilder Bilden Clara Peterson Myrtle Peterson Mrs Bernard Hanson and Mrs Helga Bilden. The meeting was opened by.
Pastor Kronlokken led devotions as members and guests attended a Christmas program. A skit and hymns were performed by Mrs. Ames Olson, Mrs. Norman Leiau, Mrs. Wim Bacon, and others. The secretary reported, purchases discussed, funds given to Nome Alaska, reports accepted, and new officers installed by the pastor. The retiring president thanked the group. birthday guests were noted.
Mr and Mrs Fred Everman and Arlene and Bruce Everman of Castalia were supper guests in the Leslie Anderson home to honor Mrs Andersons birthday. The Reisner family visited the Raymond Erhardt home Friday evening. Reuben Butikofer and family called on Joe Wander Sunday evening. Ray Reierson Gerhard Halverson and Gussie Miller drove to Masson City to visit John Jacobson at the Good Samaritan home Tuesday and called on Maude Erickson.
Residents and guests attend multiple home visits and events in Nora Springs and surrounding areas. Names such as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wander, Kenton Krueger, Karl Miller, Ed Burt, Arlene Leeman, Leonard Larson, George Larson, Jacob Friederich Jr, Orville Berg, Paul Miene, Abe Habeger, and C N Olson appear among extended family and neighbors. Several travels include Milwaukee and Cedar Falls engagements. The month December is noted for upcoming birthdays and events.
Roy Fenner spent Sunday with the Larry Fenner family in Stanhope then week in Des Moines on business. West Union residents attended gatherings and visited relatives in Strawberry Point, Oelwein, Clermont, Elkader, and Clermont. Multiple small social visits occurred including Mrs. Gearald Cook, Don Reeder, and Glenn Boyer at the Mrs. May Sullivan home, and other local households hosting or dining guests.
Marion Christen and Nancy Whittenbaugh spent Sunday with Janet Gehring. Mrs Lyle Martin visited in the Melvin Hanson home Sunday evening. The Uri el Gehring family and several others were guests in the Jacob Gehring home Sunday. Some notes touch on prisoners rehabilitation and Iowa political hints including Turner resigning and Martin's possible re election bid. A Des Moines figure, Baum, has been chosen as secretary of the Iowa Federation of Labor.
The governors committee on penal affairs notes three major justice reforms over 50 years: juvenile court, juvenile and adult probation, and broader parole use. Lunden points out ongoing developments as part of rehabilitation discussions.
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