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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is a weekly newspaper from Elgin Iowa Fayette County. It lists its telephone number 3711 and notes second class mail entry, with publication on Wednesdays. The paper is published by Herman & Bartuner.
Frederick Ubersox, 61, of Stwallsburg Wisconsin retired cheese maker died Sunday January 1 at a Darlington hospital. Services were held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Lutheran Church in Darlington. Surviving are five daughters and seven sons with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and a son Wilbert.
Mary Al a coque McConnell wed at St. Bridget's church Bluffton in a 10:30 ceremony officiated by Rev. Richard Bohr. Attendants wore emerald gowns, bouquets of green and white carnations, and rings were carried by David McConnell. Reception followed at Decorah VFW hall with guests from Elkader and area. After Feb 1 the couple will reside at Waterloo. Par persons: Mary Al a coque McConnell, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McConnell, Zita Clark Cresco, Allen Senor Decorah, Joyce Schissell Ridgeway, Helen Donlan Ridgeway, Janet McConnell, David McConnell, Thomas McConnell, Ralph Matt, James Cook, Dale Schissel.
Nellie Kimball links with Anna M Earl Leslie and Karl Lembke in a civic notice listing parties and names connected to proceedings involving Charles Christian son in a local matter. The fragment preserves the involved individuals and kinship hints with minimal context.
A Wisconsin obituary roundup records attendees at the Fred Obersox funeral in Shulisburg with numerous Dennler Schup bach Metzger Christen and other family names. Social visits include Celia Thoman returning from Fairfield and locals at Butikofer and Dennler households.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wede announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Glenda to Mr Gary Hyde son of Mr and Mrs LaVerne Hyde of Clermont The wedding is set for February 19 at St Pauls Methodist Church Both are Valley High School graduates Miss Wede is employed at Big Gain Products West Union Mr Hyde is a farmer
Floyd Gilley of Maynard was named chairman of the Fayette County Board of Supervisors as the group organized for the coming year. He succeeds J B Niles of West Union. J B Niles became member of the Social Welfare board and Wm J A Miehe of Oelwein was named County Home Chairman. Other members of the Social Welfare board with Niles include C C Henderson of Oelwein and Mrs Ella Wolf of West Union, both reelected.
P. V. Homemakers of Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers will gather January 13 at 1 30 with Mrs M Blockhus as hostess and Mrs Ern est Holzer as co host. Theme is Aprons with a pattern and graph paper requested. All are welcome.
The Syria Livestock 4-H Chub met January 2 at the Illyria Church with 12 members present. Carl Schori of West Union spoke on financing of calves and shared photos from his Hawaii trip. Supper was provided by the Mothers club as part of family night.
Mr and Mrs Merle Clark learned last Thursday their son in law Sven Krueger of Luana was injured in a freak accident at the Midland station. A tire on a nearby wheelbarrow exploded in his face causing a deep cheek laceration that required fourteen stitches.
The Baptist Church choir held a farewell party Sunday evening after services for Marilyn Schaer who departs Friday for Wheaton Illinois. The gathering included visiting and lunch.
Eleven year old Philip Keller of Hartley was injured when he fell from a coal chute. He sustained a broken right leg a cracked left heel and a crushed cheek in the incident.
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday evening January 3 at Mrs Belva Snyder's home with Mrs Leota Welch assisting. Mrs Snyder read inspirational thoughts for the new year. A discussion on American youth pornography and on America's Moral Code was presented, with Ella Dummermuth as a guest. Coffee hour closed the meeting.
Seventeen Valley High band members were chosen in auditions at Oelwein last Saturday to join the 65 piece all county select band at the Fayette Co Band Festival. The festival is set for Fayette High School Saturday January 38 with a 3 30 PM concert led by Prof Don Marcellier of Drake University. Valley members named include the ensemble picks from Valley High.
Shornel Rothlisberger Ann Miles Dorothy Helgerson Barbara Gibbs Anita Lehman Annette Meyer Richard Amundson Lois Clark Clarissa Miller Terry Habeger Janet Geh ring Carol Swenson Dale Hoopman Gwen Baechler Bob Mott Pam Clothier Nancy Whittenbaugh
Miss Evelyn Tone, daughter of Evelyn Tone and the late Harrie B. Larson, will marry Robert A. Leete, son of Mr and Mrs Ted Leete of Volga, with the wedding planned for February 4 in Elgin. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Mabel Larson of Elgin.
January events include a Better Dress workshop January 16 at Elkader Municipal Building at 1 30 p m and District Conference January 17 at Oelwein. January 18 hosts District Extension Conference in Oelwein. Rural Homemakers meet January 19 at Lyle Fischer home at 1 30 p m. January 20 Youth Committee meets at Elkader Extension Office at 1 30 p m. January 21 features a District Guernsey meeting at V and J Cafe in Postville.
C. O. Davis of Indianola retires after four decades serving as a rural mail carrier. The 40 year tenure marks a long service record and concludes with his retirement.
About 100 patrons used the initial route covering 30 miles while 160 families reside along the five mile current path. The operator plans regular Want Aés service on future trips.
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