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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial lists its address at 3711 Elgin Iowa and notes it is entered as second class mail matter on September 1 1991 at the Elgin Iowa post office under the 1852 act.
Advertising rates listed per line and per word for readers and classified ads. Minimum weekly charges apply when an accompanying order is placed. Blind ads and inquiries have a weekly minimum. Cards of Thanks and In Memorial Cards are priced at one dollar, up to ten lines. Notices for Obituaries and memorial poetry follow standard rates.
A scrapbook fragment shows jokes and anecdotes about marriage opposites morale sermons and a military draftee. Bits feature a rich man, a blonde office manager, Aunt Lucy, a pastor, a gilt-edged doorbell moment with Beethoven and a wary mechanic.
In a disciplinary moment the company commander confronts a soldier accused of insulting language toward his sergeant. The soldier protests he was only answering a question after the sergeant asked what he thought he was. The officer demands clarification as the exchange escalates.
The Fayette County Iowa clerk of district court records a report of sale by Elmer Frieden as referee in Rex Medberry et al versus Rosa von Allmen et al. The sale covers Lots 3 and 4 in Block 1 of Hunsberger's Addition to Elgin to F. D. Welch for $6000 under terms of a written contract. A hearing is set for 10:00 A M on June 9, 1952 at the courthouse in West Union unless higher bids are made beforehand. Attorney for Referee C W Antes First National Bank Building West Union Iowa.
One of the best attended events in history drew large crowds for the whole week. The Baptist Sunday school held its annual picnic with perfect weather. At least 250 people gathered at the fair grounds.
Mrs. Fred Le Clercq born November 23 1894 in Elgin died May 27 in Des Moines at age 57 after a stroke. Survived by husband two daughters five grandchildren two brothers three sisters and two sisters in law. Funeral May 31 at Hamilton Funeral Home Des Moines with burial Glendale Cemetery. Relatives from Elgin Cedar Rapids and Waterloo attended.
The notice lists survivors including Mrs. Iva Teare of Waterloo and relatives across Monona Oelwein and Des Moines. Services were held at Evan Lilly Funeral Home Des Moines with burial in Resthaven cemetery. A card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during the death of Mrs. Clarence Conner.
Mrs. Jennie Boleyn leads a grateful community tribute noting the help given by Jall and extended by brothers and sisters. The brief report highlights appreciation from relatives and neighbors for support rendered in recent days.
Monona Masons invite local lodge members to visit Friday evening as Prairie du Chien lodge confers a third degree. Also note Echo Want Ads offer selling junk spring cleaning discards.
Irene Boleyn, 43, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Boleyn, born in Oelwein, died May 24 at Des Moines General hospital after a four month illness from an intestinal obstruction. A Elgin High School graduate and Baptist, she married Clarence Conner January 10, 1929. After 23 years in Elgin they lived in Clive. She leaves two sons Cecil and Jimmie of Clive, and her mother Mrs Jennie Boleyn of Elgin.
Mabel Schneider appointed Administratrix by Fayette County District Court for the estate of Clarence Schneider. All debts owed to the estate must be paid to the Administratrix, and all claims presented to the court for allowance. Dated May 28, 1952. Co. W. Antes, attorney for Administratrix, First National Bank Building, West Union, Iowa.
Items from the June 9 1927 Echo file report three Elgin weddings including Irene Nemno and L L Kiple at West Union, Arthur Chapman and Martha Dennler Nashua Little Brown Church, and Gordon J Mosby with Verna Yunker at Rock Valley. Also notes Joe Becker new Westcott and Winks manager, Elgin season opener 10 to 4 win at Calmar, and Pulfer Holsteins set a new high monthly average. commence week mentioned.
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