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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
1
Elgin Echo published in Elgin Iowa, issued every Thursday under Strauch and Hermen. It is entered as second class mail matter September 1, 1891, at the Elgin post office in Fayette County Iowa.
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Towns Fayette Arling ton Maynard and Randalia held meetings with Iowa Development Commission representatives to discuss improving local conditions. The piece urges residents to share ideas, boost home employment, and attract new business, noting cooperation between Clermont and Elgin could benefit both. It ends with anecdotes and a brief obituary for Fred E. Schupbach, detailing his move from Texas to California and construction career.
Fred E Schupbach of Riverside California died April 17 in the osteopathic hospital at age 76. Born in Sardis Ohio in 1881, he moved with his family to Elgin Iowa in 1886. Survived by his son Orvill at home, brother Albert Schupbach and two sisters including Mrs Albert.
The piece warns travelers and locals to expect unknown risks when visiting new areas. It highlights dangers from farm machinery to water sports, urging observation of local practices, learning safeguards, and having plans if an accident occurs. Forewarned is forearmed to avoid unexpected hazards.
Miss Kenyon daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Kenyon of Lowpoint wed Donald Olson son of Mr and Mrs Henry Olson on May 24 at the First Church of the Brethren in Peoria Illinois. The double ring ceremony featured Rev M A Whisler and Thirza Cordes organist with Sandra Ingold Washburn as soloist.
The article describes a wedding with Dean Kenyon as ring bearer and Ralph Gunderson as best man. Attendants included Marion Olson and Richard Schlee among others. A reception followed at Marion Lutheran Church in Garner with guests assisting. The following day a second reception occurred, featuring Sandra Anderson singing and a talk by Rev. Bruce Boyce.
Walter Kohls is a patient at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. He was admitted after visiting the hospital on Memorial Day.
Rev and Mrs Henry Schroeder along with Mr and Mrs Carl Hackmann and Mary and Marilyn Schaer served as delegates to the Baptist North Western conference at Steamboat Rock from Thursday through Saturday. Mary and Marilyn remained until Monday while Mrs George Schroeder and others visited with the Alberts.
Halversons. The Schroyers moved to Newton Saturday.
The Cheery Valley News lists numerous weekend visitors and gatherings across local homes. Cliques feature the Schreiber, Hanson, Embretson, Butikofer, Christen, Moore, Nickels, Lantz, and Olson families visiting in McGregor, Elkader, Volga, Strawberry Point, Waterloo, and other nearby towns, with several extended family meals and a 50th wedding anniversary celebration noted.
Memorial Day gatherings across Elgin and nearby towns feature numerous dinner and visiting guests. Families hosting or visiting include McMillan, Fox, Thoma, Hackett, Halverson, Gilson, Christ, and Boldt descendants, with extended relatives from Clermont Des Moines Kanawha and Postville joining in.
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