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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1958
Page
1
Elgin Fayette County Iowa enters second class mail weather Sept 1 1891 under act of March 3 1852. Rebinded every Thursday by Strauch and Herman.
Advertising rates listed per line at 10 cents with a weekly minimum. cash with order lowers minimum while inquiries or blind ads cost 5 cents per week. cards of thanks cost 1 dollar with 10 line limit. memoriam cards 1.20. additional lines 5 cents. notices with admission charged and obituary poetry follow regular rates.
A nostalgic column notes knee high corn near Elgin and Clermont by July Fourth and recalls past Fourth celebrations with parades and fireworks. It weaves jokes about saloonkeepers, aging spouses, and light anecdotes from everyday life, highlighting local humor and small-town memories.
The county treasurer thanks Fayette County residents for an expression of appreciation. He recalls the pleasure of serving in the office and states the gift will be remembered and brings back memories of his time in office.
Willis Everett Chase son of Joan and Mary Conrad Chase born near Maynard November 30 1879 died July 21 cared for by daughter and son in law George Nickels since March 29 aged 18 years not applicable to a later line. He married Lizzie Meyer September 9 143 and moved to Volga area in 1912 where they farmed. Survivors include widow seven children two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded by parents three brothers a sister and three grandchildren. He served on the Volga Methodist Church board and was a Sperry township trustee. Funeral July 5 at Volga Methodist Church with Rev Bearse. burial Hillcrest cemetery Volga. Casket bearers listed. Card of thanks from Mrs W E Chase and family.
Mr and Mrs Ron Bentz and daughters were supper guests Friday in the Walter Pritchard scene. Ford Sedan, Dayton G Scovel, Arlington, New Moon Trailer. Contracts Stillman Bessie to Ray Turner wife buyer 4 74 in NW SW 2994 7. Real Estate Transfers Falk John and wife to Betty Boleyn WD $1 Lot 2 Bik 6 Elgin.
Thursday evening visitors gathered across Brainard area homes. Families from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Story City Sumner Ft Madison Maynard Newton Sioux Falls and Glen Soyer households joined locals for meals and casual calls in Ed Fenner Lawrence Gehring and Bowers homes amid a busy schedule of supper and Sunday calls.
A 12-year-old boy from What Cheer suffered severe burns to the left side of his face and head when he and friends found gunpowder and lit it with a match. A bystander or friend quickly smothered the flames, preventing further injury.
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