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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1958

Page

3

Notice of Will Admission to Probate in Iowa Court

In Fayette County District Court on February 24, 1958, an instrument claimed as the last will of Agnes McLaughlin Quinn, late of the county, will be heard for probate in West Union Iowa. Clerk Herbert D. Klammer and Deputy Hazel C. Walvatne oversee proceedings. 22-240

Fayette County Agnes McLaughlin Quinn District Court West Union Iowa Herbert D. Klammer Hazel C. Walvatne

Clermont Social Notes Reflect Busy Local Visits

State supervisor Fred Duregger and district supervisor Lawrence Fritz canvassed district 8 in Clermont. Local families hosted guests from West Union, Sumner, Cedar Rapids and Elgin for dinners and weekend visits. A birth announced for Bob Wilbur of West Union joins a growing clan, while community gatherings feature dinners, cards and bridge. Harold Bennetts hosted a checker party and neighbors shared meals, with several moves and hospital updates noted.

Fred Duregger Clear Lake Clermont Lawrence Fritz Canvass

Practice What You Preach in St Louis Run Drives Through Stop Light

In St Louis a driver at 65 mph without lights and with defective brakes ran a stop light and was found to have his passenger as a driving instructor. The incident highlighted unsafe driving and raised questions about out of town road conduct.

St. Louis Pace James Loeffler

Volga community notes mix of events and gatherings

A busy week in Volga features a PTA sponsored card party and sock hop, music boosters planning a band uniforms program, plus numerous visits, travels, and hospital updates. Notables include Norbert Meiner surgery, Hummel family hospital stays, and Stra wberry Point and Oelwein connections.

School PTA Kenneth Jennings West Union Jennings Lyle Jennings Dundee Manchester Ted Whitford Ames Oelwein Harvey Krause Bill Cummings Norma Tenney Waterloo Miss Tenney Washington Iowa City Paul Taylor Sidney White Mainard Druecker St. Paul Minn Hock New Lutheran Church Rev. Hock Clint Humphry Guy Whitford Joy Wheeler Wadena Arthur Everitt Keith Oldfather Frank Oldfather George Oldfather Walter Forrester Forrester Valentine Nebr Arthur Hermen

Drawing the Line on Children's Freedom

Mrs Adams voices frustration after a two hour visit from the Bradburys complaining that modern child rearing lets kids interrupt, show off, and create bedlam, expressing disdain for the scene and her view of pleasure.

Child Autonomy And Responsibility For Happy Visits

The text argues giving a child suitable responsibility and freedom, noting readiness varies by child and year. It warns that freedom to annoy others is not true freedom and emphasizes guiding children during visits with activities aligned to their interests for collective happiness.

Bedlam

Archer Fish Shooting Water Drops At Insects

The archer fish of southeastern Asia uses a water jet from its mouth to knock insects from above water for its dinner. An expert marksman of nature notes this accurate hunting method.

Southeastern Asia

Great Lakes Freighters Carry 80 Million Tons in 1951

Great Lakes freighters hauled more than 80 million net tons of bituminous coal during the 1951 season, underscoring the region’s heavy shipments and steady inland transportation demand.

Great Lakes

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Will Ted Loftsgard Elmer T. Nelson Henry Amundson Harry Yauslin Anna Hitch Sumner Floyd Bergeson Cindy Bernau Messrs Morris Lyle Eddie Kenton Krueger Abe Habeger Selmer Erickson Edwin Krueger Leo Riegel Sheryl Peterson State University Methodist W.S.C.S Lucian Appelman Dave Jacobin Isabelle Nelson Bob Wilbur Nelson Clifton Pringle Arnold Stumme Pringle Lawrence Knudtson Ours Walter Falk Elgin Don Meier Cedar Rapids Lloyd Meier Gordon Hoopman Lyle Gunderson Dean DeSart Gene Robigon Len Simek Phyllis Skeen Keith Thoma Marion Moore Elmer Easler Moore Home G. D. Grimes Paul Zurb Leo, Grethur Louie Olson Lorranne Crowe Mae Carlin Charles Heiser Fred Cline Franz Appelman Herbert Dummermuth M. H. Moore Easler Grimes Harold Bennetts Wilson Pattersons Glen Boyers Wilbur Peakes Ray Chapmans Willis Lyons Art ‘Harlow Fred Reynoldts Frederika Wm. Katskowsky Elkader John Howard, Sr Reuben Schupbach Harold Bennett Mrs Lyle Barthel Nicholas Bodenshock Chicago Henry Schweinefus Emil Schweinefus South-Corona The Elgin Echo Lester Chase Rochester Sunshine Club Mac O’briant Bearse Mary Oldfather Marguriete Thyne Charles Bennington Dianne California Owen Cummings Fayette Volga Francis Tra Veshell Arlington Will Christen James Hermen and Sons Will Chase Leon Pink Sons of Independence Jirah Baby Cedar Falls Geraldine Zapf Dubuque Clarence Zapf Ouns Stad Science Monitor Pehietan Christian Science Monitor Norway St Boston Mass FBI George Edward Cole United States San Francisco Cli Cole Philadelphia Federal of Investigation United States Dept of Justice D.C Paul N. Moser Postville E. R. Withell D. C State Bank Bldg L. R. Tappan Optometrist R. T. Martin M. F. Schlein Wed Gat Huebner Corner Lows Ee Eee Marianna Propane CO Distributors of Philgas Postville, Iowa Carroll Photo Studio Monona Heiser Clermont, Iowa Clermont Co-op RIS Clermont Co-operative
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