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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
1
Under March 8 act the state of Iowa initiates probate in Fayette County for an estate. The notice names heirs and addresses, requests appearance, and sets deadlines for filing claims and contesting the will or estate actions.
Elgin report lists Mrs Libbie Larson Phyllis Walz Br Mrs Wm Boyie and Alte Wes Union Pearl Peters and Willis Lyon as Friday evening guests of Mrs Ruth Borie.
A long list of neighbourhood social events is recorded, noting dinners, visits, and celebrations at numerous homes. Names include Arthur Tardis, Lon, Allen Calle, Wales, Relive Soydoy, Tarkelson, Leonard Moore, Richand Prion, and many others. The report highlights weekly gatherings, birthday and wedding anniversaries, and multiple Sunday dinners across the community, with references to Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob and Wm Moore among hosts.
The article notes Mrs L L White’s family moves and farm purchases near Lamont and Valea, with Karpee’s Seed Co participation planned. It covers Mrs White and husband wintering in Cypress California, various local farm acquisitions, and social club meeting details including a Garden Club study session led by Mrs Howard Rahmiller and hosted by Mrs Earl Lamphier.
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