Elgin Echo details and subscription rates
The Elgin Echo of Elgin Iowa lists publication as a weekly on Wednesdays with mailed entry as second class matter from Sept 1 1891 and notes subscription prices for Fayette County and neighboring counties at 50 per year with rates higher for outside territory and a 3.00 rate for non prepaid or both series.
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Elgin
Iowa
Migin
Fayette County
Hermen & Bartuner
Adjoinwane Counties
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Obituary for Elden M Johnson in South Dakota church services
Elden M Johnson died Sunday January 19 in Tucson. Military funeral services were held January 23 at St Martin's Catholic Church Huron South Dakota. He was born April 21 1894 in Elgin Iowa and served in the Navy during World War I. He married Gladys Sullivan in 1923 and left two daughters, seven grandchildren, three sisters and a widow. He belonged to St Martin's American Legion Elks and Trainmen.
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St. Martin's Catholic Church
Huron
Dak
Hiden M. Johnson
Tucson
Mr. Johnson
Elgin
Iowa
John
Aliie Johnson
North Western Railroad
Gladys Sullivan
Kenneth Langbehn
Wolsey
Menno Tschetter
M. RB. Yenney
H. L. Sawvalle
Oklahoma City
Okla
William Boyle
Johnson
St. Martin’s Catholic Church
American Legion
Elks
Busy Beavers 4 H Club Meeting Recap
Busy Beavers 4 H Club met Jan 13 at Bonita and Sonja Kjosa home with Betty Sanderson assisting. Pledge of allegiance led. Roll call answered by favorite eye dish. Dues set at 1 per member. a donation motion was approved.
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Beavers
Valentines party initiates new members and demonstrations
A Valentine party included initiation ceremonies for Brenda Bilden Sharon James Ann Larson Marilyn Loftegard Connie Olson and Betty Peterson. Demonstrations featured Muffins by Donna Frieden and Lana Griebenow plus cooking demos by Markus Heenoer with Seals Gwen and Connie Olson. Talks covered Who Am I Daisies Tell and Good Breakfast with slides on proper pots and pans. Lunch was served by hostesses.
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Brenda Bilden
Sharon James
Ann Larson
Marilyn Loftegard
Connie Olson
Betty Peterson
Donna Frieden
Lana Griebenow
Markus Heenonstrati
Seals
Gwen
Bonita Kjosa
Tracey Cline
Notice of Estate of Sarah Schupbach Probate
In the District Court of Iowa Fayette County the estate of Sarah Schupbach deceased is probated. Creditors are notified to present their claims duly authenticated to the clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Ruth L. Schupbach is administrator of the estate with dates and names noted for official filings.
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State OF
Iowa
Fayette County
Aps
Sarah Schupbach
Financial Statement for Town Disbursements and Trusts
Balance on hand on December 31, 1963 is 963.40 with total disbursements of 1018.38 and a total of 1981.78 in the trust accounts including a time certificate for government bonds and town bonds. Audit committee note by Leo E. Friederich, Town Clerk.
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Leo E. Friederich
Elgin Echo
Elgin Library
Ogy
Adrians Entertain at 500 Card Party at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adrian entertained the 500 card club Saturday evening at their home. Prizes awarded to women's high Mrs. John McMillan and women's low Mrs. Robert Falb. Men's high Keith Kohler and men's low Robert Falb. Traveling prizes went to Mrs. Eugene Schori and Carl Wagner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wagner of West Union, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Heins, and Henry McMillan.
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Jack Adrian
Card Club
John McMillan
Robert Falb
Keith Kohler
Eugene Schori
Carl Wagner
West Union
Leonard Heins
Henry McMillan
Mrs Reierson Fetes L O Reierson On Birthday
Mrs L O Reierson was guest of honor at a birthday party held Thursday evening January 23 at the Reierson home. Hosts were Mr Reierson Mrs Marjorie Reed and Mrs Randolph Reierson. Some Rset was played and a picnic lunch served at the close of the evening.
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L. O. Reierson
Reierson
Mr. Reierson
Marjorie Reed
Randolph Reierson
Notable attendees at the St Olaf event
Besides the guest of honor and hosts, the gathering included Mr and Mrs Waldo Embretson Mrs Sarah Karney and Mr Johanna Knudtson of St Olaf, Mr and Mrs Cornelius Reierson Randolph Reierson Brian and Brad, Roger and Linda Reed, and Harvey Paulson.
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Waldo Embretson
Sarah Karney
Johanna Knudtson
St. Olaf
Cornelius Reierson
Randolph ‘Reierson
Brian
Brad
Roger
Linda Reed
Harvey Paulson
St Theresa Circle Meets at Baker Home
The St Theresa Circle gathered at the home of Mrs Doyle Baker with Mrs Ronald Baker as guest. Other members present included Mrs Gerald Fassbinder Mrs Verdean Radloff Eugene Hammersach Postville Mrs Stella Boyle Mrs Ruth Boyle Mrs Walter Kohls Mrs Joe Leehy Mrs Charles ONeill and Mrs Giles. Entertained the evening followed by lunch.
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St. Theresa
Doyle Baker
Ronald Baker
Oelweth
Gerald Fassbinder
Verdean Radloff
Eugene Hammersach
Postville
Stella Boyle
Ruth Boyle
Walter Kohls
Joe Leehy
Charles O'Neill
Giles Ego
Shadow Of The Boomerang at First Baptist Church Elgin
Evangelist Hilly Grahams feature length film Shadow of the Boomerang has its Elgin premiere at the First Baptist Church on February 6 at 7 30 p m Starring Georgia Lee and Dick Jones the action outdoor drama is set in Australia s Outback as two young Americans head an all Australian cast to manage family holdings and face turbulent homestead life
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Hilly Graham
Elgin
First Baptist Church
Georgia Lee
Ftelevision
Buffalo Bill, Jr
Dick Jones
Australia
Outback
Shadow of the Boomerang: Graham Crusade Film Debut
A film titled Shadow of the Boomerang seeks to underline the Christian reaction to human prizes and conflicts against the Billy Graham Australian Crusades backdrop. Spokesman for the Christian position is Billy Graham, featured in dramatic Crusade footage.
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Waa
Gis
Joina
Sifairit
Billy Graham
Socalar
Extension Service CalOendar of Events
Extension Service calendar notes a Fairfield Indians 4H Club meeting on Thursday February 6 with details readable from the local newspaper snippet. The item lists the club name and date as the primary facts in a brief community notice.
Sunday Visitors and Weekend Guests At Local Homes
Elgin area residents hosted and visited during the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Butikofer and others presenting as guests. Saturday guests included Sharon Sharon Schneider and several families while Cedar Rapids and West Union exchanges featured calls from the Pfister, Becker, and Graver households among others. The Rev Breitzkreuz and the Fijeltsul family attended a post conference as part of church events.
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Lawrence_Butikofer
Dennis Butikofer
Larry Butikofer
Lyle
Sharon
Sheryl
Sharlene Schneider
Ervin Metzger
Will Smith
Dixie
Volga
Wm. Smith
Thomas Pollock
Ernest’ Larson
Cedarloo Baphat
Churey BE
Eugene Lehman
Jeff
Louis
Wm. Pister
Louis Becker, Jr
David
Louis Becker
Judy
Roland Graver
Cindy
West Union
Doyle Baker
Connia
Wayne Durscher
Conner Dummermuth
C. T. Fijelstul
Roger Teterson
Local residents gather for weekend Sunday visits and meals
The article lists numerous residents visiting and guesting at homes in West Union, Clermont, Oelwein, and surrounding areas. Names include Bennnis Butibates, Ronald Baker, Louis Becker Sr., Reuben Howard, Florence Fette, Rodney Lavely, and many others. A birthday party for Helen Wagner, 96, was noted in the Clarence Anfinson home, with several local families hosting and visiting through Sunday and Monday meals.
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Thevan Cuaseh
Bester Miteir
Howard Murphy
West Union
Ais Bennnis Butibates
And
Ronald Baker
Oelwein
Louis Becker
Judy
Reuben Howard
Florence Fette
Elisader
Ennis Butikofer
Abe Habeger
Rodney Lavely
Cedar Rapids
Kenton ‘Reger
Me “Lavely
Bapt
Cornelius Reierson
Mervin Reierson
Molokken
Clermont
pe Glen _Reiersor
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Séelas Sociarigy
Elden M. Johnson
Busy Beavers
OHNO
John Tillotson
Ay Wiad
Joe
Thaulin
Ruth L. Schupbach
E. W. Hilgemann
Financial Statement
Adrians
Baker Home
Neec
Georgia
Lee
Caleenar
Bob Falk
Clair’s Recreation
Elgin Co-operative Co
Elgin Canning Co
Elgin State Bank
Elgin Furniture Store
Elgin’ Ap Falk
Helium Produce
Jensen’s Standard Service
Klingman's Clothes Shop
Krueger Barber Shop
Lembke Refrigeration
Larson Radio & TV
Lehman's
Metzger
Max Thoma O'Neill’ Drug
Finson
Chariton Leeby
Twyla
Anne Dennler
Carl Rasmussen
Aun A Weller
Klingman’s
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
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America
Valiant
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Torkelson Motor Company
Center Street
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