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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1959
Page
1
Elgin Iowa publication records show Elgin Echo Dial 37it handled as second class mail matter since September 1, 1891 at the Elgin Fayette County post office under the 1852 act.
Advertising rates listed per line ten cents with an eighteen cent per line rate for Want Ads. Minimum weekly charge applies if cash accompanies the order or a six cent weekly minimum otherwise. Blind ads and inquiries carry a ten cent weekly minimum. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced at one dollar. Notices and obituaries follow regular advertising rates.
A large gathering celebrated Carrie Thorson’s 90th birthday at the Larson home with calls from numerous relatives and friends including Elmer Larson Ole Blockhus and Clarence Olson. Grandchildren presented potted chrysanthemums and great grandchildren received plants. cake was baked by Mrs Orvin Olson.
Mrs Thorson was born on June 7 1869 aboard the Atlantic Ocean while her parents traveled from Norway to the United States. The voyage took 18 weeks due to many storms, aboard a sailboat.
A candlelight ceremony at Elgin Lutheran Church united Miss Eleano r Frances Reavis and Neal S Krieg on Saturday evening June 6. Wedding details include gowns, bouquets, music, and a reception for over 200 guests in church parlors. The couple will live in Elgin after a trip to the Black Hills.
The Tertia Club met Monday evening June 1 at the home of Mrs. Leo Lehman with Mrs. William Dummermuth assisting. Eighteen members shared favorite recreation areas. guests were Mrs. Richard Wright and Mrs. Jack Cannon. A program on Iowa Recreation Area was presented by Mrs. John McMillan. a movie of state parks was shown. The club voted to enter the Community Achievement Contest and discussed a new project to be taken up later. The next meeting will be at Elkader park for the annual picnic.
A Reierson reunion was held Sunday at the West Union Fair Grounds with many relatives in attendance. Guests included L O Reierson, Cornelius Reierson, Mervin Reierson, Randolph Reier son, Lloyd Reierson, Richard, Betty, Diane, Clarence Kirkeberg, Mary Wold, Joseph Reierson, Dixie, David, Carlyle Kirkeberg, Rickey, Renee Seth, Scott, Woodrow Reed, Roger, Linda, Mervin Anderson, Sandra, Realto Wold, Clifford Wold, Karen, Marilyn, Merlin Anderson, and Michael.
The report lists attendees including Gregory Hanson Cindy Ping Olson Burdette Anderson and Jimmie Reed among families. The next reunion was set for the first Sunday in June 1960 with Carlyle Kirkeberg elected president and Mrs Woodrow Reed as secretary.
Mabel Patterson Peters, daughter of Arthur and Estella Patterson, was born August 5 1904 near Brainard and spent her life in the Brainard area. She died June 6 at Postville Hospital at age 74. She married Charles A Peters August 9 1902, who preceded her in death June 30 1983. They had five children including Glen (Mrs George Howard) who died December ...
Mrs. Peters aged in later life of Brainard Elgin area remembered for church membership and country schooling. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated August 9, 1982 at daughter Louis Becker’s home. Survived by children 20, grandchildren 26, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral at St. Paul Methodist Elgin 2:00 pm officiated by Rev. Caspers. Interment Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Casket bearers listed.
The bereavement visit to our home has deepened our gratitude for friends and neighbors. Such kindness will never be forgotten. From the Family of Mrs. Mabel Petership.
Outgoing highway commissioners form a four year building program and hand it to incoming officials after they take office in July. The plan covers about 600 sections with focus on finishing highway 172 between Elgin and Clermont. Estimated cost stands at 216000 dollars and is on the tentative list for funding.
An ad notes a portable Underwood typewriter in gold condition sold for 96.00. Paul Zurbriggen of Elgin arranged the sale and reports about half a dozen phone calls afterward, indicating strong demand. The item was listed in the Echo last week as FOR SALE used.
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