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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
2
A fragmented funeral notice dated January 25 references a person aged 73 and mentions relatives and friends from out of town attending. Names such as Beal, Herman, Wm, and Glen Seturpbach appear in garbled form. The text is incomplete and obscured by OCR errors.
A fragmented obituary note honors Reichert with services at Tighe and mentions his occupation as a shoemaker and trader ashore. He is survived by two nieces and two nephews. the text is garbled but indicates a small family and a maritime or trades background.
Harris Bern Larson born August 32 1995 at Bikoder died in Memorial Begital im Prekie de 3 Ciem Ws. He married Mabe Cie of Wadena and adopted her two children Beverir and Carol now Mrs Arthur Scherf of Elkader. He spent life as a farmer with beef cattle focus, home since 1938 except five months in Elkader. Survived by his wife and extended family. funeral arrangements listed with local names.
The obituary fragment notes Albert Schupbach son of Frederick and Elizabeth Gon Schupbach was born August 2 1385 near Sandi Ohio. The passage is fragmentary with likely OCR errors but indicates a historical birth notice involving the Schupbach family.
The item notes a person serving in the armed forces during World War II with a transcription artifact misreading. It references wartime service, honoring individuals who joined the military and contributed to the war effort.
Gertrude Biede Knight died January 27 at age seven following a July 3 incident near Fayette at the family homestead. The fragment references her as a member of the Knight family with unclear details about the灩cause and broader circumstances.
The annual meeting of Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn will be held at the Farm Bureau Building in Fayette Iowa at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday February 10, 1959 for election of directors and other matters.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention thanks to De. Walt and Rev. Peel Bevis, with remnants of names and a remittance reference. The readable portion presents a dated card style acknowledgment, then incomplete lines about Mr. and Mrs.
The Social Hour Club gathered at Wirx Lewis Becker’s home for an opening remarks session and roll call. Members discussed club business, with two pies and a bine show on the agenda.
Sunnydale Club met Tuesday January 27 at Mrs Otto Hierkims home. Eight members answered roll call. The program featured selections to Mrs Very Coffin, Mrs Bernard Harmon and Mr M J Mocks. Afternoon spent making Jay Sawars for Good Sam. Next meeting February 1 at Lite’s home.
Elgin area residents hosted relatives and friends for weekend visits. Mr and Mrs Gene Waller were Saturday supper guests at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Alvin Thiese. Wednesday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Ernest Larson. Thursday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Francis West and Douglas. Mr and Mrs Howard Shaffer of Wadena were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Inex Sieffer.
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