Elgin Iowa Post Office Notice From 1881
Watered eas second clears mail Batter Sept 1 1881 at the post office Elgin Fayette County Iowa under Act of Marth 3 1652.
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Fayette County
Iowa
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
2
Advertising Rates and Classified Word Charges
Advertising rates list 10 words per cent with minimum charges. Cards of thanks and memorials priced per line or item. Resolutions of respect and school notices included. Obituary, poetry, and church society notices appear under classified or miscellaneous sections with stated rates.
Rich's Pipe Dreams and Odd Schoolhouse Scenes
A fragmented reminiscence collage depicts a doctor fearing moral panic over work and home, a night watchman with a gun calling for surrender, a stern boy scorned for arithmetic errors, a mother teaching the golden rule, a child mishearing a prize history question, and a New York expert debating civic influence. The vignette bits mirror late night classroom and street concerns through short, stray dialogues and odd anecdotes.
Brief humorous column punchlines and wry quotes
A collage of quips and misheard remarks spans wedding license banter, a blunt executive’s vow of brevity, a nursery rhyme misinterpretation, optimistic versus pessimistic business talk, and light domestic gags. The snippets capture dry wit across professions and ages with playful misstatements.
Life Sketch of Elmer C. Piney
Elmer C Piney born 1865 Potsdam N Y died May 30 at Postville hospital from heart ailment. He moved to Clarke at age six and married Syd Ener in 1902 who died earlier. Surviving are five children and many grandchildren. he was a hardworking provider and farmer. Funeral services held at First Baptist Church, with burial at the Eig cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derth
Xon
Herbert
Ead
Arthur Redwinkle
Marie
Soren Sorensom
Gaughus
Prences
Nire
Imor Roney
Pes Batge
Ark
Shret Soms
Frank
Emer Ang Frea
Otimal
Punera
Fim Bapum
Jame
Arthur Tuecmanr
Burne
Eig
Gusketeavers
Fredant
Jani Scheer
Ervin
Lawrence Jane Wilson
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Funeral Support
CARD OF THANKS We thank all who were kind to us with food, mowers, gifts, to Dr Ittermenn for comforting service, the organist, bearers, and singers. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Elmer Pinney family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ittermenn
Elmer Pinney
Falk-Lehman Wedding at Ze Gendlelight Ceremony
The Falk and Lehman families gather for a Methodist Church ceremony in Elgin where Miss Kerolin Falk wed Leo M. Lehman. A double ring service featured Rev. E G Steinman and Dr. Arthur Ittermann. Provisions include lavender and yellow bouquets, lavender gowns for bridesmaids, and a three tiered wedding cake at the church reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Kerolin Falk
George H. Fal
Leo M. Lehman
Max Lehman
E. G. Steinman
Methodist Church
Arthur Ittermann
The
Baptist Church
Jeen Wniorris
Magrwood
Hhmois
Jack Cannon
West Union
George Senkler, Jr
St. Paul
Lino Falk
George Senkler
Greta Falh
John
Palb
Falb
Lehmen
J. Johnston
West Thion
Pesem
John Path, Jr
Postville
Eneh
Etter
Local Nuptials Sketch Bride and Groom's Reception
The article describes a wedding reception with Mrs. Robert Fair cutting and serving the cake and Iowa, Des Pleines, Illinois, sister of the groom, pouring. Guests included Amy Lou Torkelson and helpers Clare Bane and others. The couple planned a brief Black Hills trip and will reside on Gather’s farm near Higin. Out of town guests hailed from Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fair
Cnke
William Leake
Des Pleines
Illinois
Amy Lou Torkelson
Clare Bane
Marlene Megny
Helen Wenger
Marlys Cline
Barry Everett
Black Hills
Higin
St. Paul
Minnesota
Maywood
Decatur
Clinois
Pierton
Iowa
Mason City
Clermont
West Union
Manchester
Oslwein
Postville
Arlington
Ceder Rapids
Des Plaines
Fremont
Nebraska
Miss Bethy Schori Weds Lt Col John Peck at Fort Meyer
Miss Bethy Schori, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Schori of Elgin, married Lt Col John C T Peck Sunday afternoon in the chapel at Fort Meyer Virginia. The bride wore white organza and carried white gardenias and roses. Best man was Lt Col Chester J Butcher. ushers included La. Pmilders and Ben Schari. A reception followed at the Peck home in Arlington. The couple will reside in Arlington, Virginia.
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Chester J. Butcher
T. Pmilders
Ben Schari
Schari
Peck
Arlington
Havana
Facklington, Va
West Point Graduation Noted From Iowa University Link
From the University of Iowa and at Col Peck, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Peck
United States Military Academy At
West Point
Wahonka Camp Fire Girls Plan June Hike
The Wahonka Camp Fire Girls met at Judy Larson's home on June 2 to report garden fundraising for the hot duath room. Ten members answered. two were absent and a guest attended. They planned a June hike and held lunch after a post meeting game. They will meet at Lavila Larson's home on June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahonka Camp
Judy Larson
Lavila Larson
Social Hour Club Meeting at Mrs Clifton Powell Home
The Social Hour Club met at Mrs. Clifton Powell's home on June 4 with nineteen members and three guests Mrs. Tom Powell Mrs. Donald Pruess of Strawberry Point and Mary Becker in attendance. Mrs. Glen Little read an article The American Woman and the group planned a picnic for July 6 at the West Union fair grounds. Take away bingo was played and lunch was served by Mrs Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Powell
Tom Powell
Donald Pruess
Strawberry Point
Mary Becker
Glen Little
Uther
West Union Fair Grounds
Powell
Death of Frank Lehman at Twisp Washington
Frank Lehman about 70 died suddenly at his ranch home in Twisp Washington on Monday June 2 according to a letter to JL G Lehman. He was buried in Winthrop. The Lehman family formerly lived on a local farm now owned by F D Welch or June Habeger farm. They left about 50 years ago and settled in Washington where Mr Lehman ran a large ranch.
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Frank Lehman
Making Tea From Hardwood Pots and Embers
A fragmented guide describes predrilled hardwood tea pots and smaller components. It mentions using blont nesils and placing pots of a dendrt of ned against an emery shed as helpful steps.
You’re Cheating Yourself If You Don’t Read Want Ad
An eye catching want ad urges readers to reconsider their approach to buying goods and services. It emphasizes value, clarity, and smart shopping choices to avoid wasteful spending and regretful purchases.
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Falk-Lehman
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Elgin Town Council
H. E. Duke
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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Elgin Echo
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