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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
1
Elgin Iowa eligibility and mail matter details dated September 1 1891 note second class mail under Act of March 3 1852 published weekly by Strauch and Hermen in Fayette County Iowa.
Rates listed for aE 58 subscription in four Northeast Iowa counties and all outside territory, with annual prices. Advertising per line ten cents, want ads ten cents per line with minimums. memorial and obituary poetry, cards of thanks, and resolutions charged at regular rates. notices limited to ten lines. advance payment requested.
Elgin Local News lists numerous Fourth of July and weekend visitors hosted by local residents. Names include W C Mitchell Alexandria VA Paul Dean Waukegan IL Mary Bailey Alma Tripp R L Grimes Walter Bovis Mary Sue Leo Lehman Leake Rex Medberry Max Lehman Clara Baumgartner Louis Lehman and many others from Chicago Postville Cedar Falls Grange City Milton Miller Gr Krueger and more with several hospitality events noted.
A string of visits and gatherings across West Union and nearby towns marked the Fourth. Paul Broadbent Hazelteen and Helen Stegen from Waterloo stayed at the Otis Torkelson home. Judy Becker returned home with them. Others included Mrs Sue Bovis of West Union, the Schraeders of Decorah visiting the Torkelson home, and many guests at the Blockhus, Butikofer, and Muehlethaler households. The Pleasant Point Study Club enjoyed a picnic at Clermont park July 8, with area families joining in.
Elgin Iowa town council met June 5 1956 with Mayor Schori and four members present Absent councilman Muehlethaler Minutes approved Invoices totaling numerous funds were audited including general waterworks utilities recreation and street construction List of recipients includes H M McMillan Elgin Echo Falks Market League of Iowa Municipalities and others An application for Class B Beer Permit was discussed conceding no final action Cigarette permits were approved for eight individuals Lions Club rock repayment for playground removal and adjournment followed Clerk R E Kohler filed the minutes
Gunder News notes include Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kjosa and Sandra and others calling in the Otto Gisleson home. Visitors listed span Aubrey Guyer Clara Christianson Arthur Amundson Byron Lawrence Naylor and more. Larry Loftsgard returns from Postville hospital after a foot infection. Mrs Emma Bear visits Cedar Rapids relative. Ossian and Elkader hosts appear.
The Marion Busy Bees 4 H group met at Karol Lofisgard on July 9 with 12 members sharing how they helped others. They scheduled a workshop for July 17 at Carol and Sharon Schupbachs and the following week at Mrs George Nickels. An achievement show is planned for July 30 at Reva and Marie Friederichs. Carol Schupbach spoke about Ames trip and a Queen of the Furrow candidate and alternate were discussed. Demonstrations included centerpiece design, house plant decorating, cleaning basket making, flower arrangements, shoe care, and general cleaning. Visitors listed: Mrs Will Friederich, Mrs Reuben Metzger, Mrs George Nickels, Mrs Thiele, Lou Buffington, Mrs John Christen, Mrs Gilbert Loftsgard.
The Cherry Valley Pioneers Boys 4-H Club met at G. L. Loftsgard’s home. Seven members answered a call by naming a tree. Visitors Dick Warren and Reuben Metzger attended. Larry Metzger spoke on his Ames trip for the boys short course. Dick Warren outlined upcoming 4-H fair rules. They completed their tractor books. Gerald Nickels discussed the value of barnyard manure.
Mrs Letha Martin Sheila and Sandra visited Monday in the Lyle Martin home. Harold Bennett visited in the Herman Boyer home Thursday. Roy Fenner spent Friday night in Stanhope. Ruby Miller stayed in Fayette with Holly Thompson. Mabel King visited Joe Peters Wednesday. Fred Barker returned to Dubuque after four weeks with Dan Craft. Ed Heins Clerstown and Roger Reeder hosted Friday. Ron and Janice Bantz attended a Westgate wedding Friday. Vern Boyer visited Don Reeder Tuesday in West Union. Lawrence Gehring Norma Janet Thos Meighan Isaac Gehring visited Dr. Robert Schneider Postville Monday. Gary Alber Randy visited Lyle Martin Wednesday. Joe Peters hosted Billy Peters for supper Thursday. Roger Reeder family visited Leonard Olson Waucoma Monday. Joe Peters Cindy visited Geo Pape Clermont Friday. Douglas Guyer family spent Saturday with Ron Bantz. Simon ONeill Irene Cedar Rapids dined Sunday with Lester Crain and visited Reuben Miller. Linda Crain visited with them. Rhonda Bantz overnight at Lyle Martin Friday. Ron Bantz supper guest Tuesday. Lawrence Gehring Norma Janet visited Howard Van Sickle West Union Sunday. Mrs Glen Boyer Thursday with Ray Hoover. Gerald Cook and Larry visited Don Reeder Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Joe Peters visited with David Boleyn at the Postville hospital Friday evening Ardith Ralston Hazelton spent the weekend in the Lawrence Gehring home On Saturday Norma Gehring Ardith Ralston Dixie and Judy Helms Nancy Brown and Marlene Wede went to Milwaukee to attend a baseball game Mr and Mrs Verna Boyer West Union entertained at a picnic dinner Sunday Guests were Jean de Haan Iowa City Ruby Nowland Wild Rose Wis Mr and Mrs Ray Miller and Sandra Cresco Mr and Mrs Leo Boyer Mr and Mrs Walden Platz Lime Springs and the Don Reeder family The Ralph Knoll family New Hampton spent the afternoon there The Jorris Martin family Clermont were dinner guests Sunday in the Lyle Martin home The Lyle and Jorris Martin families were picnic supper guests in the Giles Martin home in the evening.
Mr and Mrs David Hennick and David of Des Moines visited the Milo Olson home on Thursday.
Taylor Missouri residents Mr. and Mrs. George Hoerr and Mrs. Rose Frieden traveled from La Grange to visit Mrs. Fanny Frieden. Numerous callers and dinner guests are listed, including Emmett Morris Maywood Tl and families in Des Moines Castalia Luana Wadena Elkader Waterloo Guttenberg and Sioux Falls with health visits and birthday celebrations noted.
Monday plans include visiting friends as Jane Dennler returns from a weekend stay and accompanies them to Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson visited News Union on Sunday to see Mrs Rose McMillan and Mrs Blanche Waterbury at the hospital. They also called on Mrs Ethel Anderson and her daughter Ans.
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