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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1964
Page
1
Elgin Echo published weekly from Elgin Iowa by Hermen and Bartunek with second class mail status since 1891. Dial 3711 appears as the paper contact.
Funeral services were held at 2 p m Saturday at the First Baptist Church West Union for Mrs Vern Boyer who died Christmas Day after a short illness at Palmer Memorial Hospital Rev Harry Haas officiated Pallbearers included Gary Hyde Stanley Boyer Raymond Boleyn Vernon Wede Robert Boleyn and Clifton Miller Burial was in West Union Cemetery Anna Miller daughter of Mary Muehlethaler Miller and Henry C Miller born near Clermont July 28 1806 died Dec 25 at 67 married Vern Henry Boyer on Sept 20 1916 five children Leo Lime Springs Lola West Union Eva Mrs Don Reeder Elgin Ruth Mrs Ralph Knoll New Hampton and Alice West Union She joined West Union Baptist Church at 16 remained active prior to her passing Survived by husband Vern five children ten grandchildren three sisters two brothers and numerous relatives
Julius Johnson son of Gustav and Anna Rierson Johnson was born February 14, 1895, in Elgin and died suddenly December 23, 1963, at McGregor Community Hospital at age 68. He was baptized and confirmed at East Clermont Lutheran church. He married Mabel Amundson on November 10, 1920, and they had three children: Merriel, Mrs Otto Hallberg of McGregor, Alvin of Mona, and Alice Mae, Mrs Leo Schlitter of East Dubuque Illinois.
Surviving are his wife and three children with relatives listed. World War I veteran served with the AEF in France and received honorable discharge June 14, 1919. Funeral at First Evangelical Lutheran Church McGregor with American Legion honors. Numerous relatives in attendance from several Iowa towns and beyond. Card of thanks from the family praises the funeral honor and community support.
The Mlyria Community Church board expresses gratitude to the Elgin Echo for cooperation and for publishing information about church activities over the past year.
The Barbara Gassen and Stanley Lehman wedding on December 28 in Chicago Illinois was attended by Elgin residents including Mrs Clara Baumgartner Mrs Cornelia Burrow Ruth Schupbach Mr and Mrs Leo Lehman and family Mr and Mrs Dennis Butikofer Mr and Mrs Louis Lehman Alvin and Anita.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Larson celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house at East Clemmont Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon December 29. They wed January 3 1614 in Marion township Clayton county by Pastor J Theo Bursett. Attendants Helen Thorson and John O Anderson attended. their children Almer Amundson Orvin Olson La Verne Larson and Oliver Larson hosted.
Mr and Mrs Louis Becker Sr entertained at dinner Friday evening at 500 with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles ONeill Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mark and Kendal Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard and Mr and one Herbert Ash Prizes awarded to Reuben Howard Ladies second Mrs Chas Wenger Mens high Herbert Ash and mens low Charles ONeill
Mr and Mrs Russell Friederich entertained Saturday night for Mrs Robert Hanson s birthday at their home. About 600 guests attended with prizes awarded to several attendees including Robert Hanson William Dennler Jacob Friederich Jr Richard Frieden and Robert Chapman.
Marion 4-H Club Busy Bees held a December 30 session at Charlan Butikofer’s home. Genevieve Christen led, 14 members answered roll call My Favorite Hobby, dues were set at a dollar, mother projects were discussed, and Pam Coffin gave an illustrated talk on daisies while Charlen Butikofer led demonstrations.
A demonstration on A Quick Break fast featured the installation of new officers. They are president Vera Coffin, vice-president Inga Hangen, secretary Sylvia Hanson, treasurer Genevieve Christen, and historian Charlan Butikot. Dianne Wenger prepared corsages for the event.
Mr and Mrs Keith Kohler entertained at a New Years Eve card party at their home. A 500 game produced many ties with prizes in multiple categories. Winners included Mrs John McMillan for ladies high and a long list of attendees from Oelwein Elkader Clermont Postville and Denver along with various households and families.
The families of George Howard Sr. held a dinner Sunday December 29 at the Elgin Legion to celebrate and share fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Hannon visited in the Jack Hanson home Cedar Falls Saturday. Mr and Mrs DeVere Halvergon were supper guests Thursday in the Leo Wolfs home Melvin Jack and Greg Haeng on spent Monday and Tuesday at Faribault Minn visiting relatives.
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