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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reveals banking and medical notes tied to an Elgin State Bank customer. The text references health events, years of age, a nursing home, Mercy Hospital, and terms implying a hospital stay or care, with scattered names and dates partially legible.
Obituary for Herman Larson Sr detailing his farm life near Volga and Wadena and family survivors including widow Lidna and children Herman Jr Wayne and Frances. Followed by a gratitude note to neighbors relatives and hospital staff and thanks to pastor and pallbearers. Total family mentions include Mrs. Herman Larson Sr and extended Heims Heims Belms families. Burial details implied with memorials and luncheon thanks.
The June 18 ceremony at St Pauls Evan gehesi Lutheran Church united Connie Jean Olson and Wayne Dennis Anderson in a double ring rite before 250 guests. The bride wore an organza gown with lace and a lace toque, carried roses and white carnations, and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants wore pastel green gowns. a reception followed in the church hall. The couple plans to reside on the groom’s farm near Postville after traveling to Expo 67. The bride is the daughter of Milton and Olson. the groom is the son of Harvey and Anderson.
Notice is given that under Chapter 491 of the 1966 Code the Community Investment Company has renewed its corporate existence for twenty years and adopted Renewal Amended and Substituted Articles of Incorporation. The firm is based in Oelwein Fayette County Iowa and will operate to buy own and sell contracts and property across the United States. Authorized capital stock is 150000 dollars divided into 15000 shares of par 10 dollars each. The original existence began June 9 1947 and has been renewed to extend from June 9 1967 for twenty years. The board will have 2 to 5 directors, elected by stockholders at the annual meeting held in Oelwein on the third Friday in May each year starting 1968. Until 1968 J P Gallagher and W L Hicks will serve as directors, with Gallagher as President and Treasurer and Hicks as Vice President and Secretary. The private stockholder property is exempt from corporate debts. By J P Gallagher President and Treasurer L C Pleshek Attorney for Corporation Oelwein Iowa 45-48C
In Fayette County Iowa the estate of Walter R Cook deceased was probated with Francis Butikofer appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication and actions to contest the will must begin within one year in the district court. The second publication date is July 20 1967.
In the Probate District Court case 9725 38 165 the will of Forrest D Welch deceased was admitted. Wilma M Welch was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication dated July 20 1967 or be forever barred. The date of second publication is July 20 1967 Elkader Iowa.
Public notice announces a special election in Elgin Iowa on July 27 1967 from 8 am to 8 pm to decide on constructing a municipal fire station and incurring debt not exceeding 16000 dollars with bonds and an annual tax levy not to exceed 26/10 mills. Polling place provided. Ballot form described.
Notice to voters explains that voting yes or no follows with a cross or mark in the shown square. The measure asks to authorize construction of a municipal fire station, incur indebtedness up to $16,000, issue bonds up to $16,000, and levy a tax up to 2.6 mills per year to cover bonds and interest.
The notice calls all qualified voters of Elgin Iowa to appear at the election time and place. Dated July 3 1067 at Elgin Iowa.
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