08 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1961
Page
1
The Elgin Echo published in Elgin Iowa is issued weekly on Wednesdays. It is printed by Hermen and Bartunek and delivered via second class mail at Fayette County post offices.
Readers per line rates include ten cents per line for want ads with a minimum weekly charge of thirty cents when cash accompanies the order. otherwise the minimum is five cents. Blind ads or those with inquiries incur a five cent weekly minimum. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam Cards cost one dollar, limited to ten lines. extra lines are five cents each. Resolutions of Respect and related notices with admission charges follow regular rates.
The Elgin Public Library received a $20 gift from the Elgin Progress Club to help purchase World Book sets. The Tertia Club reports loaning 235 books to Elgin school children on Friday, Feb. 3, with Laura Ingalls Wilder titles popular. A new window display features hobby books while loan periods shift to two weeks with one renewal. magazines stay at one week. If patrons cannot visit, books can be left at Tillotson's Plumbing and will be collected Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Busy Beavers 4 H met at Patty Amundson’s home on Jan 24 with 22 members and 9 guests. Demonstration: Drop Cookies by Betty Sanderson and Becky Thompson. Talks covered beauty in food by Sylvia Hagon, setting a table by Dana Cline, and selecting table appointments by Margaret Han. Lunch was served.
Walter Rothlisberger and Mrs. Elinor Crandall of Baxter Springs Kansas wed Saturday February 4 at 2 30 p m at the Methodist parsonage in Egin with Rev Donald Caspers officiating and attendees listed.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Rothlis berger and Mr and Mrs Floyd Frieden attended a wedding with Mrs Caspers hosting coffee and cake at a Valentine themed table. A wedding supper followed for the wedding party and Rev and Mrs Caspers at Al Mars near Edgewood.
Albert Schori Livestock and Grain Co is incorporated under Chapter 321 Iowa. Corporate existence began January 10 1961 and duration is perpetual. Authorized 4480 shares par value 25 dollars. Registered office Elgin Fayette County Iowa, agent Albert Schori. Directors include Stuart C Marple Jr Donald L Hurley and A Jean MacRoy. Dated February 1 1961. President Albert Schori Secretary Stella Boyle.
Robert Wilson son of Robert and Catherine Wilson was born in Elgin June 17 1879 and died at Postville Hospital January 29 1961 at age 81. He married Ruth Connor on August 10 1901 in Elgin and they had six children Marguerite Lyle Leota Genevieve Clifton and Robert D. Bob devoted early life to farming then focused on community problems. He performed Triple A work at Fayette for seven years and then served as county supervisor until 1957.
Bob Howard lived with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Thomas E Howard for five years. He was a devoted father and a helpful neighbor. Survived by two sons Robert D and Clifton of Elgin two daughters Marguerite Leighty of Boise Idaho and Genevieve Grover of North Hollywood California seven grandchildren two great grandchildren four sisters and a host of friends. Pallbearers included Archie Howard Robert Howard Thomas Ogie Joe Ogle Lawrence Cannon and Doyle Connor.
Mr and Mrs Max Medberry and Mr and Mrs Clifford Medberry accompany Barbara Medberry to Mason City. There she meets two nurses from Methodist Hospital Rochester Minnesota then they depart by train for San Francisco California to seek hospital work. They are staying at the YWCA in San Francisco.
Notice from Fayette County District Court that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Robert Wilson, deceased, will come on for hearing on February 20, 1961 for admission to probate. Dated West Union February 4, 1961. Clerk Herbert D. Kiemmer.
Mrs Helga Bilden visited Mr and Mrs George Hanson on Tuesday January 31. Mr and Mrs William Howard hosted a dinner Sunday for the birthdays of L L Kiple and Mrs William Howard on the same date. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Mueller Marshalltown Linda Kiple Waterloo Mr and Mrs Norman Mitts Cedar Falls Ina Kohler Mrs Nelle Reusser and Mrs L L Kiple and David.
Local families from Manchester Oelwein Dubuque and Cedar Rapids hosted and visited kin and friends over the weekend and weekdays. Guests included the Grether Caspers Sieleman Frieden Dum meruth Lantz and West families with numerous relatives from Iowa and Illinois.
A movement called Americanism pushes to set a 60 mile per hour speed limit and demands cars capable of 90 mph. The campaign stresses safety and efficiency, urging legislators to adopt the proposed standard.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Jim Wen, nee Reva Friederich, will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at Elginty Theran Church. Church members Good Neighbors Club Marion Busy Bee 4-H Club and other friends are invited.
Smart looking suits for boys in junior and senior classes offered at Kling Man's. Prices described as lower than ever, with emphasis on affordable quality.
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