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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial notes a second class mail entry dated March 1 1891 for Fayette County Iowa under the 1852 act, detailing post office filing and archival classification.
The piece notes an annual family reunion in the Hawkeye state with about 150 attendees. It blends humor about weight, food, and long family trees, mentions old members born in 1824 and living to 1918, and describes quirky names and habits, urging readers to enjoy the clan’s lore and prep for future gatherings.
The piece recalls a family reunion at Chadwick Illinois, held Sunday, for the Queckboerner clan. It notes the origin of the name from German peat burners and the old country’s practice of designating families by profession.
Hans Frederick Winkler born February 24 1879 in Basel Switzerland died July 16 1947 at his Elgin home aged 68 after a long illness. He married Alice Wilson November 26 1903 and had daughter Clara and son Clarence. A farmer and community leader he served as township clerk and bank director and belonged to Liver Laut Lodge A F and A M and Odd Fellows. Funeral held at Methodist church with Masonic procession grave service led by L D Hitch. Card of Thanks from widow and family.
Miss Dorothy Lepko daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Lepko of Detroit wed Albert Lee Schupbach son of Mrs Anna Schupbach of Elgin at First English Lutheran Church in Detroit on Saturday July 12 at 6 30 pm. The bride wore a white suit with orchid corsage. Maid of honor Evelyn Lepko wore aqua with red rose corsage. Best man Glen Schupbach resides in Detroit. A reception followed at the bride’s home. They plan to reside at 1305 Albany Ferndale Michigan.
Private First Class Paul L. Adrian of Elgin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Adrian, was selected with the 25th Infantry Division to represent the 8th Army in the Independence Day Parade in Tokyo on July 4. He joined the Army in 1946 and was sent overseas in December that year, serving with the 27th Infantry Regiment’s 1st Battalion after arrival in Japan.
Heck newlyweds Gerald and Mrs. Heck were feted at a Sunday evening reception hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tofield Heck. About fifty neighbors attended a short program, gifts were opened, and refreshments served. A Thursday evening charivari for the couple drew around two hundred friends, turning into a large, cheerful affair with treats supplied by the groom.
Silver Leaf Lodge No 518 A F A M Elgin Iowa laments the death of Hans Frederick Winkler. He served faithfully and will be mourned by the lodge for thirty days. The lodge offers condolences to his family and sends a copy of resolutions.
A family reunion and picnic were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gehring and Marie in Wadena. Attendees included Will Ebendorf and Herbert Ebendorf of Topeka and Wichita respectively, W. W. Davidson and Mrs. Van Der Jadt of Elkader, Carl Gehring and family, Lester Gehring, Alfred Johnson and Roy Heyer and their spouses and children.
Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's sister Mrs George Miller the marriage of Richard Bauman and Ella Mae Schori officiated by Rev G Gunsten of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Also notes on local outings, Camp Fire trip, and family travel plans including Fay ette and Washington state vacation trips.
Floy Jennings writes from Ferguson Missouri about moving to Davenport Iowa. She has lived there since June 1 and works for Pulmosan Safety Corporation at Security Building Davenport. She plans to have a replacement by August 1 and notes plans to buy a house while staying at 3202 Harrison Street. Her son Melbourne visits, and Joanne plans a Chicago trip with relatives.
County extension director M C Wangsness urges Fayette county weather record keepers to send copies of their May 29 June 4 5 and June 11 12 storm data to the U S Weather Bureau Des Moines Iowa. He also asks for mail contact from anyone with broader storm information for the Des Moines Weather Bureau office.
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