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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1967

Page

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Obituary of Mrs Bessie Morse

Mrs Bessie Morse united in marriage to Albert Lee Morse. They had four children Harold Morse Mabel Larson Margaret Vacher and Robert Morse. Baptized 1907 at the Methodist Church in Adalia Iowa later moved to Wadena with Karl Lester and sister Josie Ashby. Survivors include grandchildren stepchildren and sister Ed Boleyn of Elgin. Card of thanks thanks to many friends Rev John Smith and Bakke’s Rest Home staff. Mr and Mrs Harold Morse and family Mrs Mabel Larson

Albert Lee Morse Harold Morse Mabel Larson Margaret Vacher Robert Morse Anddalia Iowa Wadena Karl Lester John Josie) Ashby Wilms) Boleyn Elgin Gwild John Smith Bakke’s Rest Home

Local Guests and Socials Reported in Area Homes

Brainard News Arts notes Vivien Peters Julie Bover Bil Peters and Dennis Olson hosted guests Monday at Robert Kerr residence. Wadena residents Roger Lee Russell and Diana Reeder visited Lyle Martin home Thursday. Roger Reeder and family joined Ed Heins for supper Sunday in Clermont. Arnold Hilmer of Clermont made an evening call. Anna Reeder plans January February stay with Oscar Reeder in West Union. Lyle Martin’s household hosted visitors including Jeri David Francine Wes at Martin home.

Vivien Peters Julie Bover Bil Peters Dennis Olson Monder Robert Kerr Wadena Roger Lee Russel Diana Reeder Lyle Martin Roger Reeder Russell Diana Ed Heins Clermont Armold Hilmer Anna Reeder Oscar Reeder West Union Jeri and

NW Bell Telephone Shows Big Growth Through A Decade

NW Bell Telephone reports significant growth over ten years with reduced long distance charges, wide area service expanding to about 900 major users, and intercity calls dialed as local. The company invested 41 million in 27 locations, adding buildings and modernization, wiring 2.545 miles of route, and boosting total employment and payroll beyond 7.4 million in Iowa taxes, goods, and services.

Bids Open for Iowa 3 Relocation Bridge and Culvert Work

The Iowa State Highway Commission opened bids on January 4 1967 for grading bridge and culvert work tied to the relocation of Iowa 3 in Allamakee County. The 7.6 mile project runs from three and a half miles north of Postville to the proposed Iowa 9 relocation, part of a broader program to widen shoulders and add midways.

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Local Socials Note Dinner Guests Across Several Families

Elgin residents recount Sunday visits with Mr and Mrs Archie Schroeder and Mrs Leon, and Alf Jacob hosting with callers including Don Krause and Lila Renzman. Gary Hyde family of Cedar Rapids and Arden Greener family joined Ernnest Gulsiig home guests. Monday dinners at Mr and Mrs Fred Wedo hosted by Mrs Wedo.

Otis Blockhus Cedar Rapids Otto Blockhus Walter Mitts Gerald Blockhus Ernest Guising Edonald Blockhus Francis West Alfred Jacob Archie Schroeder Leon Alf Jacob Ernnest Gary Hyde Arden Greener Airs Fred Wedo

Classified Notice on Want Ad Rates and Minimum Charges

Want Ad rates set at 10 cents per line with a 30 cent weekly minimum when paid in cash. If not, the minimum is a fee. Ads or those with inequities incur a per week minimum. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam cards listed with set amounts. Above ten lines, extra lines are five cents each. Resolutions of respect and notices with admission charged follow regular advertising rates.

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