16 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
1
A fragmented Elgin Echo item notes second class mail status dated Sept 1 1891 at Elgin Iowa Fayette County under the 1852 act. The readable snippet references post office materials and historical mail designation.
Funeral services were held Thursday in Postville for Amanda Phillips who died Monday afternoon February 6 at the home of her daughter Mrs Walter Falk in Elgin. Born April 25 1876 at National she later moved near Postville and attended West Grove School. She married Alonzo Phillips September 25 1894 and they settled in Postville. Survived by four daughters Mrs Winifred Sullivan Cedar Rapids Mrs Walter Falk Elgin Mrs Woltern Baylor Elgin and Harold Phillips Dixon with one daughter Ethel dead. four grandchildren, one sister and five brothers. Her husband died June 27 1936 and a son and two siblings preceded her.
Nine Boy Scouts join a Tuesday January 31 shooting clinic in West Union sponsored by the National Rifle Association and Scout Council. Balz Kamm Jr lectures on gun safety. boys test firearms at a courthouse basement target range. Weekly sessions continue Wednesdays. certificates will be awarded to qualified Scouts. Leland Capper and Robert Hanson lead a Saturday overnight hike and outdoor meals at the lodge. Lincoln’s birthday pilgrimage to a local monument honors the leader. A Court of Honor is set for February 23 at Elgin High School. a Camp Ingawanis film will be shown. nucleated invites extend to Scouts from north Fayette County.
Mrs Dander Peterson of Britt hosted her List birthday Monday featuring a cake she baked herself. The event highlighted her baking skill as neighbors gathered to celebrate the occasion.
Deepfreeze, Iowa appears on a postcard addressed to Mr. H. M. Wolfe. Fred Widman wrote the message and the card was delivered to Mr. Wolfe at his Elkader home. The local Chamber of Commerce there is wondering about the note.
In the District Court notice states that on the 10th day of rct 1860 a document claimed as the last will and testament and codicil of Ralph Gunderson late of the county deceased will come for hearing for admission to probate in West Union Iowa dated Feb 6 1 Herbert D Klammer not clerk Catharyne ta L J Erhardt attorney filed elements reveal a probate action with details to be heard in court.
I announce my candidacy for Fayette County Auditor subject to Republican voters at the Primary on June 6, 1950.
The notice lists candidates for county offices in Fayette County. W M Knox seeks renomination for County Treasurer as a Republican in the June 5 1950 primary. For County Supervisor, Robert Wilson seeks a seat for the 1854 term and Philip H Wolfe for the 1952 term, both subject to Republican voters’ will in the June 5 1950 primary.
Odney Oelberg announces candidacy for nomination to the office of County Recorder, subject to Republican voters’ decision at the primary. The statement signals intent to seek the party’s nomination and compete in the upcoming election.
Elgin Pantherettes beat Fairbank 28 to 25 in the sectional second round at Arlington on Feb 1. Grimm led Elgin with 13 points while Kalenski topped Fairbank with 19. Elgin then lost to Aurora 56 to 18 in the semi finals, with Grimm scoring 10. Aurora beat Lamont in the finals and Winthrop earned consolation.
Mr and Mrs George Upham of Fredericksburg observed their 72nd wedding anniversary on January 31. He was born in 1857 and she in 1858. The first 80 years of their marriage were spent on a farm near Fredericksburg.
Overnight guest Brainard Marvel Frederick stayed with Clive Helms Wednesday. Mrs Lyle Martins visited Robert Kerr Tuesday evening. Mrs Charles Peters and Pearl Peters visited Thursday. Joe Peters family guests Sunday at George Moats home. Pearl Peters extended visit. Several locals including John Metzger family and Charles Overbeck visited Louis Hecker Jr. Monday. Mrs Kerr, Pearl Peters and others joined supper with Chas Peters. Mrs Charles Peters hosted.
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