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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
3
Ford dealership signs rapid trade-ins as demand shifts buyers toward new models. Wide used car selection emphasizes late models with clean trade-ins. Dealer commits rock bottom prices and strict A-1 quality checks to assure reliability.
The Clermont Iowa council held a special meeting with Mayor Nelson presiding. Items approved include seal coating streets for 15 cents a square yard by Smith Construction Co and authorizing the mayor to sign a federal grant application for a proposed sewerage disposal system. Other motions: suspend sewerage action pending grant info, grant cigarette permits for several local businesses, approve the budget estimate and set a hearing for July 8, 1959 at 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
The Town Council met with Mayor Nelson presiding approving minutes and bills including payments to Interstate Power Co water tax Farm Service Co and Elgin Echo among others. The ceremony for Jean Olson and Charles Schelin took place at Clermont with a double ring service, pink daisies decor, and 250 guests.
Grandmother of the bride Mrs Poleet and Mrs Guffeth cut and served with Mrs Lundy. Waitresses LaVerne Swenson Cole Carolyn Olson and Joan Whattam assisted in the punch and hosting. Kitchen helpers included Mrs Arthur Amgaard Floyd Bergeson Vernon Anderson Gussie Miller and Mrs Bud Sand. Gifts organized by Mrs Oran Brandt with Roberta Poleet Jean Brandt and Laura Anderson. The bride and groom both graduate Luther College. he attends St Paul Theological Seminary. They will reside in North Saint Paul this fall.
Numerous Olson, Larson, Flores and Lofts gard relatives gather across Clermont Ossian and West Union for weekend dinners picnics and hospitality. Extended families from La Crosse Cedar Rapids Ames and Council Bluffs join in church and civic ties as births hospital visits and reunions color the community notes.
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