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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1964
Page
1
Elgin Echo published every Wednesday by Hermen and Bartunek in Elgin Fayette County Iowa. It is entered as second class mail matter September 1 1891 at the Elgin post office under the act of March 3 1852.
Mr and Mrs Earl Lembke entertained the card club at their home Saturday evening with prizes awarded to women s high Mrs Leslie Lembke women s low Mrs Donald Sutter men s high Francis Butikofer men s low Koupal and traveling to Mrs Donald Sutter
Members of the Friendship Birthday Club gathered with Mrs Leon Thomas Howard and other hostesses including Mrs Metta Krueger Mrs Bertha Lehman Mrs Ed Boleyn Mrs Ida Cummings and Mrs C T Fjelatul to celebrate milestones and share greetings at a social afternoon.
Wednesday afternoon at the cafe guests included Dr Harry Everett and Mrs Earl Lembke Mrs Grace Evans Mrs Joe Leehy and their families Mrs Dean DeSart and children.
Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz entertained at 500 in their home Saturday night. Guests included Keith Johnson, Larry Butikofer, Robert Chapman, Karl Lembke, and Richard Frieden. Prizes awarded: ladies high to Mrs Keith Johnson, ladies second to Mrs Richard Frieden, men's high to Keith Johnson, men's second to Larry Butikofer, and traveling to Mrs Robert Chapman.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Perry of Manchester attended a Chevrolet Division banquet at the Hyperion Country Club in Des Moines on Thursday. Perry won the trip by placing first in his division for sales and service and is the service garage manager at Nall Chevrolet. He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Ed Boleyn, who visited Manchester to stay with the Perry children after the event.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger entertained at 500 Friday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Ash, Mr and Mrs Louis Becker Sr, Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mork, and Mr and Mrs Chas O Neill. Prizes awarded to Mrs Kenneth Mork for ladies high, Mrs Herbert Ash for ladies low, Reuben Howard for men's high, Herbert Ash for men's low, and Mrs Louis Becker Jr for traveling.
Mr and Mrs Martin Wenger entertained the euchre club Sunday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mork. Prizes went to Mrs Ed Medberry ladies high, Mrs Kenneth Mork ladies low, Kenneth Mork mens high, Guernsey Smith mens low, and Mrs Guernsey Smith traveling.
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 21 with 23 members in attendance. Hostesses were Mrs. Clarence Torkelson and Ida Frieden. The unit approved a $15 donation to the city library in memory of gold star member Mrs. Rosina Anderson. Cookie committee members were M. J. Blockhus, Robert Boleyn, Ed Boleyn, and Helen Blockhus. Hostesses for February were Mrs. Charles Rie and Mrs. M. J. Blockhus. The group enjoyed a ham dinner served by the Legion on February 22.
A local publication urges residents to use the ECHO Want Ad service to quickly list and sell possessions that are no longer needed. The column highlights ease of posting, broad reach, and practical tips for effective ads.
Financial recap shows receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31 1963. Includes water electricity sales taxes and other receipts totaling 5 185 75 and expenditures across salaries wages new equipment improvements bonded interest and taxes with bond outstanding reducing from 15 000 00 to 12 000 00 during 1963.
The Elgin Public Library received memorials and gifts totaling 100. The Elgin Anueliary contributed 15 in memory of Rosina Anderson. Rex Mulford gave 10 for biographical books in memory of Nora Olson. The Elgin Study Club and Elgin Progress Club each donated 20 for magazine purchases. The Elgin Legion added 10 and Lions Club 25. A bulletin board was donated by Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori.
Circulation records show patrons receive new wallet size cards. Town activity notes reflect visits by the Reeder family to Bunaay afternoon and Ed Heins Clermont. Clarence Trip home, Weer, and a wedding in Sandra Fortune’s circle are mentioned along with social visits to Don Render and Mrs. Jaci Neates hosting guests.
Friday afternoon residents and guests including Riley Grimes and Mrs Vern Darnell visited the Lawrence range area with Janet Gebtine and Karolyn, while Kenny Miller, Merv Melvin and John Copswell joined in from Ne No. Dak and Wet Gain for a family gathering at the Dier home.
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