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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1964
Page
1
The Elgin Echo, Elgin Iowa, is a Thursday edition published by Hermen and Bretuner. It carries a Fayette County post office registration with a September first 1891 date and second class mailing under the March 3 act.
In Fayette County Iowa on June 30, 1964 at 9:00 am a hearing will be held at the County Courthouse to prove and admit the will and testament of Edward P. Quinn deceased to probate unless good cause is shown to the court. Herbert D. Klammer, District Court Clerk.
Jerome Seassus Yearous, born June 24, 1888 on a farm in Clayton County township, died June 13, 1964 at age 76. Survived by wife Saphie Hunsinger Yearous, siblings Clifton, Jake, Fayette, Jim, and several sisters. many nieces and nephews. Burial followed at the Illyria Church area after services by Rev Collins. family expresses thanks for prayers and sympathy.
James Elwood Aeschliman born April 19 1946 in Wadena died Saturday June 13 1964. Survived by parents eight sisters and two brothers funeral June 16 at St Josephs Catholic Church Wadena with Fr Conrad R Schallau officiating burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Casket bearers include Lee Wescott Donald Davis Jim Clark Clarke Bergen Louis Fuller Richard Corbin. Muehlethaler Funeral Home Elgin handled arrangements. Family thanks for kindness, flowers, and memorials.
The Elgin ALCW met for its regular monthly gathering on June 18 in the church fellowship hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Dan Butikofer Jr, Mrs. Ben Butikofer, Mrs. Elmer Lembke, Lyle Martin, and Bill Mattheisen. Ushers were Mrs. John Erickson and Mrs. Wilder Mattocks with Mrs. Lyle Martin at the piano. The meeting opened with a hymn.
The program featured 37 members including 28 children and two guests. Graduates Karolee Butikofer Ronnie Seitz Kenneth Butikofer Malinda Clark Trudy Butikofer Terry Butikofer Craig Wenger Bruce Torkelson Marsha Blockhus Timothy Larson Connie Friederich Jimmy Schnei der. songs included Who Can Make a Flower and We're Singing and We're Glad Today. Mrs Halverson read Thou God Seest Me. Pastor Fjelstul spoke and read Mark 10 13 18 and Psalm 87. piano solos by Marilyn Butikofer. poems were read. siblings Cindy and Tammy Butikofer sang Jesus Loves Me. readings and prayers concluded the service.
The bridal showers for Mrs. Marjorie Reed occurred Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at homes of Mrs. Randolph Reiersen and Mrs. Charles Wenger. Hostesses and guests included many local residents from Monona Postville St Olaf and Guttenberg areas, with games, gifts, and lunch served.
The 18th annual Bilden Carlsen family reunion took place Sunday June 21 at Tilpher Bilden's home with about 100 people in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Barnes Vonda Lee and Fred.
Wisconsin families from Towns like Postville Decorah Clermont and Elgin gathered for a reunion. Attendees included Sherman Larson and many Bilden, Thompson and Haskee kin. The 1965 president was Pipher Biden and the next reunion is set for Browntown Wisconsin on the third Sunday in June.
Arthur Schori Herrling born 1941 in Fayette County Iowa, died June 13 1964 near Wadena. He attended Wadena and Valley Community School Elgin class of 1868, studied at Upper Iowa, worked at Reuben Wadena Lumber Co. He married Elaine Helms July 8 1962, burial at Wadena cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Muehlethaler Funeral Home handled arrangements. Card of thanks extends gratitude for kindnesses and sympathy.
The Illyria Clipperettes 4-H Club held its regular meeting on June 13 at 2:00 pm in the Illyria Community Church. President Iantha Strong chaired, with minutes by Janice Friederich and treasurer Gail Light reporting. Donna Martin spoke on dental care and Loralee Wenger spoke on entertaining guests.
Elgin residents report a week of visits and guest stays. Dr and Mrs Wolf spent time at home, with girls remaining for the summer. Several visitors from Jackson, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Ft. Scott called on local families including Erickson, Hogan, Butikofer, and Schori households. Trips included Miss Pekarik and Margaret Hogan heading to Chicago, while Knudtson and Leath enjoyed a southern states vacation.
Civic social notes list Sheryl and Karen Smith of Galena Illinois hosting and being hosted by families in Cedar Rapids West Union and Clermont. Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Leuchtenmacher, Karen King, Otis Veet, Stirling Frieden, Stella Boyle and many others visiting from Chicago Arlington Cedar Falls and Mason.
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