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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1963

Page

2

Busy Bees Held Workshop Demonstrations Chosen for Fair

Diane Hanson presented the Busy Bees workshop with a program titled Sas Place for Everything Everything in its Place by Janice Hanson and Marcia Dennier. The two demonstrations selected for the fair are AzpZons on Parade and Tony.

Diane Hanson Terry Charian Butikefer Sak Kathy Denner Sas Janice Hanson Marcia Dennier Apzons Tony

Guyer Schaer Wedding Ties City Elgin Union

Sunday afternoon July 26 at two o'clock Rev Thompson officiated the Guyer Schaer wedding in Elgin. Atee Joan Guyer and John Jacob Schaer pledged vows as red rose decorations graced the altar. The bride wore a white eyelet dress with a white rose crown and carried red roses. her sister Mary Ann Bishop served as matron of honor. The couple will live in Elgin where the groom works as a mechanic at the Elgin Canning Co.

Joan Guyer John J.acob Schaer Oelock Thompson Seen West Fred Schaer Elgin Clarence Bishop Sewts Dede Mary Ann Scheer Prince Bishop Byron Elgin Canning Co

Aimundson Reunion Held At Clermont City Park

The annual Amundson reunion met July 28 at Clermont city park with many Amundson families and relatives attending from multiple towns. Milo Gisleson announced the program and officers were elected for the coming year. One marriage and five births were recorded.

Martin Anamunison Joseph Emily Amummson Genevieve Anderson Nartis Heiersom Kenneth Amundson Arthur Amundson Roger Amundson Kenneth Anderson Clermont Gunde Gisleson Milo Richard Neumann David Randy Neumann Joe Baker Warren Cornel T. WL Loftsgard Marion Clarence Amundson Sec Harry Amundson Aimes Olson Mervin Reiersen

Marion Happy Hustlers 4 4 Met Budget Touches Equipment

Richard Reierson presented a plan of 227 for camera equipment. The bill was allowed. Peter Bilden reported on a trip to a short course in Ames during the week of July 12 15. Lamb was served by Mrs Myron Houg and Mrs Lloyd Bilden.

Richard Reierson Peter Bilden Ames Lamb Myron Houg Lloyd Bilden

Gook Reunion Held Sunday July 28

Gook reunion held Sunday with attendees including Gary Giton Becky Del wen and family. Mr and Mrs Wayne Gil son and David and Mr and Mrs Gene Elis were listed among those present at the gathering.

Gary Giton Becky del ‘Wen Wayne Gilson David Gene Elis Danmoy

Local visitors stay with area families during vacation

Elgin local news notes Mrs Norris and family welcome visitors from Iowa City and West Union. Gene Kumge and Pat Wilson join Mrs Mel bert Haechler’s guests for a pleasant vacation stay with Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson.

Norris Iowa City Bmirs. Wem Gene Kumge Pat Wilson West Union Melbert Haechler Robert Wilson

Eldora school chief urges parental help for rehab of boys

Anthony Travisono, superintendent of the state training school for boys at Eldora, proposes financially able parents assist in paying their sons’ bills. He estimates one third of parents can help and says it would foster responsibility in rehabilitation. The report notes broader Iowa highway and road issues alongside mental health trends from the era.

State Training School For Boys Eldora Anthony Travisono Travisono Cherokee Clarinda Independence Mount Pleasant J. O. Cromwell Cromwell

Parking helpers urge orderly vehicle flow at event

All visitors are asked to follow directions from the young men guiding parking to maintain order. Their services aid everyone, and cooperation will be appreciated by all attendees.

Iown Crime Statistics Show Mixed Trends Across Years

The data show declines in robberies from 291 in 1961 to 208 in 1902 and burglaries rising from 6,386 to 7,826. Forcible rapes increased from 81 to 305, while auto thefts grew from 1,940 to 2,037. The figures imply shifting crime patterns between the two periods referenced.

Iown

Clermont Comets Take Part in Festival

The Clermont Comets displayed at the Oelwein Daily Days festival on Tuesday July 23 showing heifers. Lyle Anderson won Grand Championship in Brown Swiss. Blue ribbons to Leon Dibble Gary Ti and Greg Palmer for Holsteins and a Guernsey. Red ribbons to Stanley Anderson Mike McNeill Kathy Timmerstein. Kenny Schroeder won second Holstein group and tied with Richard Brownell for top in a class of 4H contestants.

Clermont Comets Lyle Anderson Leon ‘Dibble Gary Ti Greg Palmer Stanley Anderson Mike McNeill Kathy Hei- Siete

7 30 Band Concert 8 00 Free Acts

A compact local listing for an evening event featuring Fauat the Magician Barber Shop Quartet an instrumental trio accordionists Henry and Holly Herwig Elgin's Swiss Band and a 9 30 dance by Gee Jays with multiple performers and free activities included.

Bittner & Krieg Ken Winter Elgin Mens Douglas West Elgin Ray Alto Cowboys Fauat the Magician Barber Shop Quartet Henry Holly Herwig Gee Jays

Sunday Church Services and Gatherings Schedule

Sunday morning timetable lists Methodist 9 00 am Lutheran 9 45 am Baptist 10 00 am Apostolic 10 30 am and 1 00 pm plus family picnics and reunions across the day at local churches and nearby sites.

Apostolic

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