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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
1
The Elgin Echo, a weekly newspaper from Elgin Iowa, is published every Thursday by Strauch and Herman. The paper is entered as second class matter since September 1 1881 at the Elgin post office under the act of March 3 1852.
Cindy Rae Abel daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Abel of Belle Missouri born September 10 1956 passed away May 29 from burns suffered while visiting her mother at the Ole Reierson home Funeral services were held at East Clermont Lutheran Church and later in Belle burial at Liberty Cemetery Pallbearers Glen Clarence Donald and Robert Reierson Attendees included many relatives and friends Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who offered flowers memorials music and support for the family
Open Forum letters argue that Echo should publish the full Syria Community Church vote tale. They cite a June 9 result after an April 13 church meeting on remodeling. supporters claim the prior report misled readers and call for accurate coverage of both votes and outcomes.
A collage of humorous snippets from an Open Forum column includes jokes about hotel expenses and courting, a playful take on modern marriage proposals, a diplomat’s quip about fur coats, and everyday misadventures. Observations touch on advertising, job interviews, and small-town life with cartoonish wit and social commentary. The piece features era-typical one-liner humor and light satire anchored by recurring column motif.
The Marion Happy Hustlers 4 H Club met at Paul Amundsons home on May 19. Roll call was Your Favorite Teacher. Ronnie Halverson was chosen for a short course at Ames from June 2 to 26. A June 16 tour with a picnic, a hay ride and show party, and inviting one guest were planned. A committee was appointed to pick a date and drivers. The club donated three dollars to the International Farm Youth.
A program featured a talk on Gopher Control by Gary Kittleson followed by Roger Berg demonstrating how to repair and erect a mailbox. The session highlighted practical steps for pest control and mailbox maintenance.
Real estate transfers include Medberry Howard and wife to Kenneth Medberry and Kenneth to Howard Medberry with parcels in 93 7 4 and related lots and state transfers to Iowa. Vehicle records list John B Shipton and Lenora M with a Clermont Chevrolet sedan 1958, plus several Elgin drivers Wade Archie Hervard and others with Ford and Chevrolet sedans in 1958. An Arlington Noble Seedorff transfer and Alpha W Hangartner Clermont Easy Traveler House Rock et al are noted.
Fayette County Iowa Board of Supervisors adopts a five year weed destruction program under Chapter 217, orders landowners to cut and remove primary noxious weeds by specified summer dates, and sets penalties and notice requirements. Appointment lists for primary election clerks and judges across townships are detailed, with adjournment to May 15.
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