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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1958

Page

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Obituary of Henry W Lamphier

Henry Wallace Lamphier born April 1668 spent life on farms near Wadena and Arlington. He married Mettie Perkins and had daughters Theo and Cecil. Cecil preceded him. Survived by Theo George Lane Austin Morris Oscar and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday December 12 at Gleim Funeral Home conducted by Rev Hignett. burial at Taylorsville cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Clark Hummell Les Wheeler Ed Eckheart Lyle Batterson Art Everitts Luther Voshell.

Gleim Henry Wallace Lamphier Hignett Lyman and Betsey Jane Lamphier Wadena Arlington Mettie Perkins Theo George Lane Cecil Ee Theo Austin Morris Oscar Taylorsville Cemetery Clark Hummell Les

Happy Hustlers Attend Rally Day

Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club attended Clayton county 4-H rally day in Elkader on Saturday November 29. The club earned $5 for perfect attendance. Ronald Halverson was a candidate for county officer. A free lunch was provided and awards followed with Richard Amundson receiving one for excellence in electricity.

Marion Happy Hustlers

Amundson Family Recognized at Clayton County Fair

Kathleen Amundson received an award for turning in a completed secretaries book. Exhibitors at the Clayton County Fair included Kathleen, Richard, Mark and Paul Amundson, Wayne Anderson, Roger and Marvin Berg, Diana, Peter and Dale Hilden, Ronald Halverson and Gary Kittleson. The fair premiums were awarded to the members. Report by Diana Bilden.

Clayton County Fair Kathleen Richard Mark Paul Amundson Wayne Anderson Roger Marvin Berg Diana Peter Dale Hilden Ronald Halverson Gary Kittleson Kathleen Amundson Bool Diana Bilden

Marion Mission Society Meets In Church Parlors

The Marion Mission Society gathered at the church parlors on Thursday December 11 with hostesses Mrs Tillman Thompson and Mrs Mervin Reierson. The meeting included a hymn scripture and prayer, reports and installations by Pastor Boyce, social action skit, reading The First Christmas Long Ago and carols. 185 pounds of clothing were collected for Lutheran World Relief and self denial envelopes were handed out for January collections. Birthday songs honored two members.

Marion Mission Society Tillman Thompson Mervin Reierson Cornelius Reierson Gordon Landsgard Harold Opland Ole Loftsgard Orlando Loftsgard Enoch Mark Lutheran World Relief Boyce Olwyin Olson Otto Gisleson Robert McNally Louie Reierson Morris Reierson

Larson Brause Elgin Lutheran Church Wedding Report

Sara Larson and Harry R Brause joined in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Elgin Lutheran Church on Friday December 12 at 3 00 pm. Rev Dennis Stutrud officiated with organist Janice Loftsgard and soloist Mrs Dennis Stutrud. Candles were lit by Mrs Robert Helms and Mrs George Klutes. The bride wore a nylon and acetate lace over taffeta gown with a long molded bodice and scalloped square neckline.

Elgin Lutheran Church Sara Larson Henry Larson

New Addresses and Ad Details Roundup

Annette Wenger lists 6104 Woodlawn Avenue Chicago 37 and Dr Wm Schoenheider 5423 West Washington Chicago 44. Mr and Mrs Alfred Jensen reference wrists, Kansas City Mo notes. Cedar Rapids December 15 marks dress updates with a large butterfly bow and pleated insert, now listed at 1208 1st Ave N.

Annette Wenger Woodlawn Avenue Chicago Wm. Schoenheider Washington Alfred Jensen Falls Kansas City Cedar Rapids 1St Ave

Illyria Clipperettes Hold Christmas Meeting

Ilyria Clipperettes 4 H Club met December 10 at Iantha Strong s home with fourteen members and two leaders present. Members shared a room drawing, refinishing wood demo, and a scale floor plan. Cookies and Christmas cards were sent to a baby fold in Dubuque and to a home. Recreation was provided by Jeanne Sanders Marilyn Miles Judy Becker and Connie Dummermuth. Gift exchange marked the holiday party. January meeting set for Iva Feller s home.

Ilyria Clipperettes Iantha Strong Marilyn Miles Annette Meyer Janet Gehring Dubuque Jeanne Sanders Judy Becker Connie Dummermuth Iva Feller Jeannette Strong

Lyle Nelign and Cedar Falla Addresses Listed

A fragment lists residents including Lyle Nelign at 2510 Monta Vista Place Seattle Washington and Cedar Falla at 2416 Woodland Drive Cedar for an unknown notice. The text appears as a damaged OCR snippet with incomplete context.

Lyle Nelign Monta Vista Pl Seattle Washington

Snyder completes course. starts as accountant at Farmers Co op

Gene Snyder finished an 18 month business course at Gates College of Waterloo and began work Monday December 8 as accountant for the Farmers Co operative at Dike. The firm handles a two million dollar business with member savings totaling 116000 dollars last year. Mr and Mrs Snyder will move to Dike once housing is secured.

Gene Snyder Gates College of Waterloo Dike Snyder

Pleasant Point Study Club Christmas Dinner

Mrs Feller entertained the Pleasant Point Study Club and their husbands at a picnic dinner on Tuesday December. A program followed with roll call answering a Bible verse. Mrs Mabel King read a poem. Members exchanged Christmas gifts. Mrs Myrton Strong joined. Mrs Eva Jennings and Mrs Allen Habeger were guests.

Harry Feller Pleasant: Point Study Club Mabel King Myrton Strong Eva Jennings Allen Habeger

Eggs cooked in trailer fire near Hopkinton

About 6000 cases of eggs were ruined after a truck trailer caught fire near Hopkinton. Two tires were blown flat, the driver sought help, and upon return the trailer was burning. Damage was estimated at 11,000 dollars.

Hopkinton

Warns of Carbon Monoxide Gas Danger in Cold Iowa Weather

Frank Ulish, director of the state safety education division, warns drivers of carbon monoxide poisoning risks from motors started in closed garages. He calls CO an insidious killer as it is odorless and colorless. Gas can enter cars via leaks in manifolds or mufflers and tail pipes. It can also enter when a car is near a stopped vehicle or stuck in snow with the tail pipe blocked. Two Iowa deaths have occurred from starting a car in a closed garage.

Iowa Frank Ulish State Safety Education Division Ulish

Pleasant Valley Homemakers Meet Friday Evening

The Pleasant Valley Homemakers will hold their regular meeting Friday December 19 at 7 00 pm at the home of Mrs George Butikofer. Members are asked to share a special gift or greeting they received at Christmas. The lesson will cover making pillows.

Pleasant Valley George Butikofer

Valley High junior varsity defeats Sumner 61 25

Valley High's junior varsity beat Sumner 61 to 25 on Friday night at Valley High gym. Jere Murray scored 22 for Valley while Schudt added 7 for Sumner. The Tigers led 17-7 after one period and 31-14 at halftime, extending to a 44-31 advantage in the third quarter.

Valley Sumner Valley High Jere

Card of Thanks to Friends and Helpers

I thank all my friends relatives and neighbors for the cards and those who visited me in the hospital and at home Special thanks to Rev Meyer for visiting me in the hospital and Rev Menen at home Thanks to Marvin Larson Millard Sampson

Rev. Meyer Rev. Menen Marvin Larson Milliard Sampson

Card of Thanks for Silver Anniversary

We thank friends relatives and neighbors for the cards and gifts on our silver anniversary. You made the occasion one we shall always remember. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Christen.

Mrs Ernest

Card of Thanks from Fred Burrow

Card expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards letters and gifts during hospital stay. Appreciative tone notes thanks from Fred Burrow.

Maiager Lima Fred Burrow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry W. Lamphier Fauser Oil Co Elgin, Iowa Marion Mission Soc Larson Brause Chester Orton Durango Kenneth Halverson West Union Dwaine Brockmeyer Orvin Thompson Edwin Loftsgard Howard Shaffer Robert Gruhn Janet Bossenberger Josephine Kniel Wayne Havenstrite Theodore’ Jeremland Irma Bouska Gayle Homewood Loretta Quandt Qelwein Sandra Etter Anna Haase Carrell House Ray Herwig Nancy Brause Wadena High School Northwestern Bell West Union High School Elsheimer Meat Products Illyria Clipperettes Gordon Briggen Dr. Cedar Falla Mrs. Feller Reeul R. T. Martin St. Paul’s City of David Christ the Lord ST. Paul's Methodist Church Donald Caspers Lions Elgin Old Legion Room Frieden The Elgin Lions Club Valley High Auditorium Arden Greener Fred Clark Olny Mnenen Pris Prise Turkey Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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