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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial from Elgin Iowa carries notices and news published every Wednesday. The paper, printed in Fayetta County, lists entry as second class mail matter dated September 1 1891 under the 1852 act and credits Hermen and Bartunek as publishers.
Illyria Clipperettes 4-H Club met with seventeen members three leaders and two guests. Iva Feller presided committee minutes read by Jeri Martin who is secretary and treasurer. Members discussed Christmas means and crafts workshops planned for Dec 27 and Dec 31 with demonstrations and lunch. Rep Iantha Strong.
Mrs Edward Krueger hosted a letter contest with winner Mrs Minerva Bacon. Mrs Kenneth Blodkhus displayed Christmas articles by Mrs El mer Butikoter for sale, all items showcasing handmade crafts. Attendees contributed canned goods for the Good Samaritan Home. The next meeting is Jan 11 at Mrs Clifford Medberry’s home. The lesson covers Scotland and the country studied this year. Mrs Kenneth Blockhus will lead. All township ladies invited.
Officers elected last Wednesday evening at the Eastern Star meeting were Mrs. Keith Kohler worthy matron Walter Follett worthy patron Mrs. Jack Adrian associate matron Jack Adrian associate patron Mrs. Allen Habeger secretary Mrs. Lester Gehring treasurer Mrs Hansen conductress and Mrs John Gass associate conductress Appointive officers will be named before installation in January.
Norma Jakeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Jakeman Bagley Minnesota and Robert Leuchtenmacher son of Mr and Mrs George Leuchtenmacher Elkader were married at E and R Lutheran church El kader Dec 8 by Rev Alvin Volle. They were attended by the bride’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs James Jakeman Fremont Nebraska. The Leuchtenmachers returned last Tuesday from a 10 day wedding trip and will live on the farm southeast of Elgin. Nt Mae.
The Willing Workers Club held their Christmas party Tuesday December 4 at Jeane West’s home. Residents spent the afternoon playing bingo and revealing secret pals. New officers were elected and three members were drawn for secret pals. guests included Mrs. Millard Gisleson and Mrs. Selma Groth.
Cindy Jo Ackerman, 10, of St. Louis Park Minnesota, competed in the juvenile ladies group at the eight state competition in Rochester December 8 9 and finished as Minnesota's top juvenile skater. She is the daughter of Nate Ackerman and grand-daughter of Morris Woldum of Decorah.
George and Amelia Vaughn observed their golden anniversary with an open house at St Pauls Methodist Church Amelia Moser Elgin and George Vaughn Claridon joined December 18 1912 at Oelwein. Hosts and organizers included Allen Habeger Elgin Harold Puffett Strawberry Point Lena Cooley guest book Mire Elton Turner Shell Rock August De Keyser Cedar Rapids gift table. The couple received many gifts and flowers with gold and white serving decor and a five tiered white anniversary cake.
The scene featured a cake by Mrs. Orren Bane and Mrs. Howard Stewart with sugar bells and gold rose buds, served with coffee and punch by several hosts. About three hundred attendees came from Elgin, Strawberry Point, Manchester, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Arlington, Postville, West Union, Clermont, Central City, Dundee and Shell Rock.
Elgin Cub Scouts Den 1 and Den 2 held a Christmas party in the school gym on Tuesday afternoon. Den mothers Mrs Russell Wenger and Mrs Joe Lerch served lunch then the scouts exchanged gifts. Paul Zurbriggen was guest of honor and special.
Mr and Mrs Merlin Helium hosted a Sunday evening dinner at the Elgin Grill for their employees and guests. The event featured a warm reception and a social gathering with attendees including several company staff members and their spouses.
The Marion Busy Bees 4-H club held its Christmas party on December 10 at Myria Community Church. Twenty one members answered roll call as carols were sung, funds were discussed, and gifts were exchanged after a program featuring readings, poems, humorous stories, and lunch.
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers met Friday December 14 at Mrs A B Jacobs home with 19 members and guests present. Mrs Leon Jacob called the meeting to order in Mrs Carlton Krueger’s absence. Carol singing was led by Mrs Edward Krueger the music chairman and new Fayette county vice chairman. Devotions The Christmas Story by Mrs A B Jacob followed by the Lords Prayer.
The list includes Willie Thorsgard Schori Herrling Elmer Krueger Philman Larson Hubert Barker Barney Larson Edwin Frieden Glen Odegard Silas Butikofer and Mesdames Clara Hellum Lester Gehring Bertina Halverson Ruth Lottsgard Roger Hellum.
A public notice alerts remaining residents to return their Christmas seal letters promptly. The notice names Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius and mentions Elgin Furniture as the local drop location, urging immediate action.
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