This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
1
A historical newspaper masthead appears with the Elgin Echo Dial address in Elgin Iowa and postal filing details. It notes second class mailing and dates referencing 1891 under the March 3 1852 act.
The notice lists subscription rates at 2.00 per year for four northeast Iowa counties and 2.50 per year for outside territory payable in advance. Advertising per line 10 cents with a 30 cent weekly minimum if cash accompanies the order. otherwise a lower minimum applies. Blind ads and inquiries are handled by the office. Words of thanks and memorials priced at 1.00. resolutions of respect and obituaries follow regular advertising rates.
Donna Jean Robinson and Don P. Buckman were married at St. Pauls Methodist Church in a June 23 ceremony. Rev E G Steinman officiated with Evelyn Conner providing music. The bride wore a nylon lace gown and carried white roses. maid of honor and bridesmaids wore white organdy over green taffeta. Best man Leigh Meyer. attendants in white jackets with pink carnations. A 200 guest reception followed in the church parlors.
The wedding pair Vel Alber Kolene Dietrich Bev erly Benson Yvonne Wiederman Marie Hendrickson and Karen Robinson left on a wedding trip to the west coast. Mrs. Buckman, Elgin High School graduate, attended Iowa State Teachers College the last two years. Mr. Buckman, Elkader High School graduate, served two years in the Army in Germany.
Miss Wanda Shaffer and Donald L. Whitford united in marriage Sunday July 2 at Illyria Community Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev E G Steinman. The couple of Wadena and Volga will reside on a farm near Volga after a wedding trip.
Adolph P. Lehman known as Dutch died in Elgin Friday night at age 67 after a long store clerk career. Funeral services were held July 2 at Muehlethaler funeral home and Elgin Lutheran Church with Masonic rites at the grave. He leaves two half brothers, a half sister, and many friends.
Marjorie Minger and William Strudthoff were married in a double ring ceremony by Rev. John J. Roskopf on June 23. The bride wore nylon lace over satin with a pearl necklace and orchid, and the couple will live on a farm at Hawkeye after a wedding trip.
England’s top stuntmen, the Cytrix Troupe, will headline the Fayette County Fair as part of the Trans World Auto Daredevils Thrill show. They have appeared in films in England and on continental tours and are making their first U.S. tour itinerary includes the fair venue.
E D Plass M D outlines cancer spread by direct extension through neighboring tissues, lymphatic channels to lymph nodes and distant organs, and via the bloodstream with tumor fragments reaching the lungs. Growth rates vary by tumor type and age, with slower growth in the elderly and faster growth in the young. Research seeks substances to cut cancer nourishment and kill cells. Answers to cancer questions offered by American Cancer Society Mason City.
Jacob Gehring underwent major surgery at Mercy Hospital Oelwein on Thursday morning. At last report he is progressing well.
Pvt. Charles Loftsgard left Saturday, June 30, for Fort Lewis, Washington, after a three weeks furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Loftsgard. He came from Fort Lewis but expects to leave there in a few weeks.
Towans in various parts of the state have been bitten by unidentified animals this year. If bitten, obtain the animal’s history and observe the animal for two weeks. Do not shoot the animal. Rabies is fatal, so anti rabies treatment is necessary only if needed, after careful evaluation.
Nellie Johnson of Sibley was driving when a child in the car stretched for her glasses, causing a mishap that resulted in a $450 loss.
Lions International elected John L. Stickley of Charlotte North Carolina as International President at its 39th annual convention in Miami Florida. The organization has 642 828 members in 12 384 Lions Clubs across 75 countries or regions, making it the world's largest service club group.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.