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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1963
Page
4
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for cards gifts and well wishes on a 60th wedding anniversary and hospital stays. Names include Mr and Mrs John C Wells Camanche Iowa Mrs Ronald Lofts gard Sam Depilern Dorathy Etter Richard Schmidt and references to Elgin Fire Department and local businesspeople.
Annette, daughter of lAt Giren Bee and Anson Blooming Pale Ik Ni a, was born February 16 weighing 13 ounces. She has two sisters and three brothers.
For students the famous Smith Corona Sterling typewriter is offered at the Echo Office with a five year guarantee and competitive pricing. Also advertised is the Aldora Anderson house in Clermont with three bedrooms one bath and recreation room with fireplace, contact Orlando Loftsgard in Elgin or Rodney Smith in Postville.
Elgin listing advertises a five room flat for rent near Falb's Garage attributed to George Falb. Contact information not provided.
North Downs moved into sole second place after a win, while Valley fell to fourth. Valley claimed the Fresh-Soph game 67 to 61 in a midweek matchup.
Report fragments indicate multiple patients including Ralph Mott at Veterans Hospital Iowa City and Mervin An at Scholtz Hagaahsigrloo with major gallblion. Details reference admission days, hospital affiliations in Iowa City and Fayette and involvement of Mrs Anderson.
A chimney fire near the Dorothy Etter home in Elgin last Wednesday morning caused considerable worry but resulted in little damage. Firefighters responded promptly to contain the blaze and prevent spread.
The piece emphasizes National Future Farmers of America Week Feb 16 23, urging public awareness of agriculture. It notes farming assets exceed 150 billion dollars, requires new trained farmers annually, and outlines how modern farmers combine science, business, mechanics, and leadership across communities.
The Clermont and St Pauls Methodist Churches hosted a School of Missions gathering Sunday evening February 10 with about one hundred attendees at supper and fellowship. Hosts included Lyle Lights and several families. program featured Fremont Ogle singing How Great Thou Art with Mari Kuwahara of Tokyo, group singing, and guest speaker Mari Kuwahara. Rev Lee Roy Collins closed with prayer. next meeting February 24 will feature Dr Arthur Schuldt of Meth-Wick Manor showing slides on life at Meth-Wick.
St Theresa Circle met Tuesday evening with Mrs Sheldon Boyle hosting. After the business session, cards provided entertainment and lunch was served. Members present included Mrs Joe McNeil Mrs Gerald Fassbinder Mrs Ruth Boyle Mrs Ole Baker Mrs Joe Leehy Mrs Burnell Benson Mrs Wal ee Kotils and Mrs Giles Mar-7.
Clayton County Extension calendar lists upcoming events including annual meeting dinner at 12 noon and meeting at 1 p m in the Farm Bureau building a clothing workshop at Strawbery Point City Hall at 1 30 p m an agronomy project read event and cooperative annual meeting Elkader municipal building schedules for February and March show clothing workshops in Elkader a Poultry Short Course at the Bayless Hotel and a 4 H Laundry Clinic at the Elkader Municipal building with Sandra Schneider.
Family and friends of Charles Johnson attended his funeral in Des Moines on Thursday. The Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church will meet at Mrs. William Probert's home Thursday afternoon February 31 with Mrs. Mabel Johnson assisting.
Elgin rural carriers and auxiliary met Tuesday February 12 at 6:30 PM for a dinner at the Coffee Cup Cafe. An A business meeting and social hour followed at the home of Mrs Shel don Boyle.
The Elgin column records multiple social events with Mrs Ed Boleyn hosting Wednesday visitors and Saturday guests. Attendants include Mrs Wilbur Peake and Mrs Clarence Hofer. The piece lists dinners, visits from relatives in Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Omaha, plus a wedding in Waterloo and a move to Omaha for Mr Lewis Ross in banking.
Mrs. Rose Baechler and Lena Baumgartner joined the Clarence Maeehlethalers for dinner and supper Sunday. The discussants floated a plan tied to the Pattee real Federation to raise funds for an organized campaign aimed at turning out favorable votes in rural areas.
State leaders disclosed plans to run a decisive campaign to defeat the measure in the upcoming special election. Labor leaders urged high turnout, stressing the outcome ranks with the presidential election in importance for their priorities. Governor Harold Hughes said defeating the amendment hinges on strong urban turnout and funding challenges loom.
Charlan and Curtis' Butikefer hosted the Jr M Y L Rahlers Sunday evening. Me chlers and Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr were guests. Diana Hanson and John McMillan led the lesson on Understanding Parents. Seventeen were present. Games were played and lunch served.
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