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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1963
Page
5
The Elgin Echo Dial published weekly at 3711 Elgin Iowa carried second class mail notice dated September 1 1891 and was issued by Herman and Bartunek. It lists Fayette County Iowa as the post office location and notes publication every Wednesday.
Des Moines June 1 1963 certificate states American Surety Company of New York is authorized to transact insurance business in Iowa until April 1 1964 following a December 31 1962 sworn statement showing total admitted assets of 101325088.02 liabilities 64089201.08 capital 9360000.00 and surplus 26416886.04. Des Moines seal. Commissioner William E Timmons signs.
William E. Timmons certifies American States Insurance Company of Indianapolis Indiana is authorized to operate in Iowa through April 1 1964 under Chapter 515. The December 31 1962 statement lists assets 55 539 626 18. liabilities 39 070 937 50. surplus 13 999 698 33. policyholders 16 468 688 66. Des Moines June 1 1963.
The Insurance Department of Iowa lists American Star Insurance Company with a balance of 587,952.72 in Des Moines public records. The item appears under American Standard related publication notes.
The Wisconsin insurance commissioner certifies that the Iowa company is authorized to transact business in Wisconsin until April 1, 1964. Financial figures as of December 31, 1962 show Total Admitted Assets of 1,619,856.40 with a paid up capital of 500,000.00 and surplus to policyholders of 738,927.05.
A flurry of weekend gatherings and weekday dinners links Lana Robbins and Reynolds Strong families with Jeanette Ogle and Gordon Pollock households. Guests travel from Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis to join in celebrations, picnics, and suppers while noting birthdays and confirmations.
Details a mix of local social calls and visits with numerous names and towns. Mentions Thompson at Boys State in Des Moines, plus many callers to Ruth Rothlisberger and gatherings at Pollock and Frieden homes, with relatives and friends from Marshfield to Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.
West Union couple Mr and Mrs Floyd Whitcher and Lansing guests Mr and Mrs Paul Patterson visited and dined at Waterloo area homes. Lawrence Gehring and family hosted a picnic supper with many relatives from Sumner Waterloo Cresto Rochalis and Iowa City. Julia Boyer of Waterloo spent weeks at home with Pendence and Mayzlett families, with dinner guests and neighbors.
A community roundup lists numerous local visits and meals at West Union and surrounding towns. Residents hosted and visited included the Musser, Martin, Gehring, Reed, Boyer, Linn families, and several others in Elkader Postville and Clermont. Council minutes record bills for utilities, street work, and town services. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
Regular town council meeting held with Mayor Will J. Nelson presiding. Councilmen Riegel Griebenow Nygaard Johnson and Tague attended. Proceedings cover the session held in Clermont Iowa on May 6 1963 with standard council business.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Geh Ting Jr and family were overnight guests at the State Center. Mrs Ruth Boyle Mrs Ole Reierson and Mrs Joe Wander were coffee guests.
Friday of Mrs. Millard Gisle hosted Memorial Day dinner and supper guests in the Milton Miller home. Attendees included Robert Boyle family of Denver, Mrs. Wallace McIntyre and Hawkeye, Mrs. Ruth Boyle, and afternoon callers from State Center and Clermont. Lin da Wander escorted to Calmar for commencement with Marlene Vick, Mary Schave, and Linda Wanda visiting in various homes. Kathryn Gehring visited Council Bluffs. Gehring party plans vacation nearby. Nancy and Dawn Barrett from Waukon stayed with the Klingmans, with other Cedar Rapids visitors noted.
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