Elgin Echo Elgin Iowa Dial Remarks March 3 1908
Elgin Echo Elgin Iowa reports Timtewed as second closes mail Jom under AST of Meseh 3 1908. Published every Wednesday by Hermen and Bartunse.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1962
Page
3
Elgin Echo Elgin Iowa reports Timtewed as second closes mail Jom under AST of Meseh 3 1908. Published every Wednesday by Hermen and Bartunse.
Rates outline subscriptions at $2.50 yearly in four Northeast Iowa counties and $3.00 yearly elsewhere with 50 cent minimum for partial payments. Extra charges apply for both yards, and per line ad rates listed with cash in advance incentives. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced, notices limited to 16 lines with extra lines at five cents. obituary poetry and paid notices follow regular advertising rates.
Sharnel Rothlisberger and Roger Frieden united in marriage at Illyria Community Church on Sunday February 18 at 3 pm. Rev Donald T Caspers officiated the double ring ceremony with parents LeRoy Rothlisberger and Levi Frieden of Elgin. Bridesmaids and ushers included Elaine Helium and Robert Rothlisberger, with decorative bouquets of white gladioli and red carnations enhancing the altar.
The ceremony featured Mrs. Elliott Olson and Janet Rothlisberger as sisters of the groom and bride respectively, with Bud Hyde pouring coffee. The Illyria Evening Circle handled reception serving while Stanley Anderson supervised floral decorations. Mr Frieden, Valley High School graduate, works for Maquoketa Valley Creamery and serves in the Oelwein National Guard unit. The couple plans to reside in the Charles Capper apartment in Higin after their honeymoon.
Fred Alexander Hanson son of Thomas and Elizabeth Baumgartner Hanson was born June 4 1804 on a Clayton county farm and died February 22 at age 77. He lived with relatives after parents death and last four years in Guernsey Smith apartment. He had surgery in 1958 and suffered a malignant condition thereafter. Surviving are sister Mia Ellen Mason and brothers Martin and Edwin of Elgin plus many nieces and nephews. Last words were What does the radio predict for tomorrow. Funeral services were held February 26 at Muehlethaler chapel and St Pauls Methodist Church. Interment in Elgin cemetery. Card of thanks notes appreciation for memorials flowers and food.
Special thanks to Rev Caspers the men's quartet and organist Mr Goodell the quartet Sharon and John Schupbeh Sheryl Butikater and Melwin Moore to the W8GS who served lunch also special thanks to Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith who cared for Fred and the casket bearers Sister and Brothers.
At the regular February 19 meeting of the Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club held at East Clermont Church hosts Dale and Peter Bilden led roll call on My Most Embarrassing Moment with 24 members present. Two readers attended and a March 1 paper drive was planned along with discussion of 4-H basketball tournaments and a program on How to Build a Bird House by Dele Bilden and Harold Amundson. Lunch was served.
J E Bertrend aged 66 died suddenly at his Alameda California home on Wednesday February 21. Funeral services were held on the following Sunday. Mrs Dean Torkelson of St Angar left Thursday to Alameda to attend her father's funeral.
Frank Elwood Cresco attorney is named state chairman for the Dotman gymnasium fund raising drive. The effort seeks 400 000 dollars for a Dorman Gymnasium honoring Dr John Dorman, Fayette dentist and longtime athletics guide at Upper Town. About 3500 University alumni and friends in town will be contacted. McGregor note: March 17 1962 rural routes merged, Garnaville and Farmersburg post offices now serve the area.
Extension Service calendar lists National 4-H Club week events from March 3 through 10. Highlights include the Fayette Clayton Quality Milk Association annual meeting in Fayette, Ilyria and Riverside 4-H Club meetings, a Picture Frames workshop at the Extension Office, an Animal Nutrition Shortcourse at Fayette Extension Office, and Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club meetings with Gary, Nancy and Sherry Miller.
The Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club met at Carol Friden’s home for its February session. The program included a citizenship in a democracy sheet by Mrs Coffin, a demonstration by Ima Jean Brackin on creating a place, a talk on Infanta Margarita Theresa, a quiz by Helen Christen, games, and lunch.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting. The county meeting is set for Feb. 27 with planners including Mrs. Robert Reeder, Mrs. Jake Schneider, Mrs. Lloyd Reierson, and Mrs. Ole Reierson. Donations of $1 from Mrs. Ed Boleyn and Mrs. Selma Groth were noted. March hostesses will be Mrs. Celia Thoman and Mrs. Ellen Mason for Auxiliary and Mrs. Der Ole Reierson, Mrs. Jake Schneider, and Mrs. Clarence Schori for Community Club.
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H Club will hold a paper drive on Saturday March 17. They ask residents to save their paper for collection and support.
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