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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

6

Egeal trip informs UTU cast member in June play

Eunice Gehring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gehring, has been chosen for the role of Marlon Curtis in a mystery titled Case of the Weird Sisters to be staged Friday, June 27 at UTU during the summer session. The sophomore teacher will perform in one of two one act plays.

G. J Mosby Victor Maurer Milwaukee Madison Wisc Eunice Gehring J. M.gehring UTU Miss Gehring Marlon Curtis Alpha Carrie Doty Battle Creek Mich Elgin Bowen Ave Bill Schupbach Monona University of Minnesota Commonwealth Ave St. Paul Minn Robert Mark Gee, Paulson and Clarica Hen Frautschy Oscar Thompson Don Nylund Steven Elbow Lake Lew McNally Mollie Mark M. W. Kiple Toledo Ohio Inez Shaffer W. P. Kohls W. M. Miles Newport Wash Mary Callendar Albert Schori Capt Gerald Schori States Japan

Elgin Iowa to vote on Northwestern Bell franchise July 10 1952

Notice from Elgin Town Council calls a special election for qualified voters on July 10 1952 to decide granting Northwestern Bell Telephone Company a 25 year franchise to occupy streets alleys and public places for a local telephone and telegraph system. Ordinance 184 outlines rights terms stations and conditions with mayoral approval dated June 10 1952 and attested by town officials.

Elgin Iowa Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Town of Northwestern Gpl Telephone Company Towa Northwestern S. C Sheldon ‘Boyle G. H. Falk

Meeting G H FRALE Elgin Iowa Mayor Seal Notice

W S C S meeting notice from the mayor of the incorporated town of Elgin in Fayette County Iowa. Attest by acting town clerk Sheldon Boyle. Public notice of municipal actions or official seal details appears in this archival fragment.

G. H. Frale Elgin Fayette County Iowa Sheldon Boyle

Elgin Baptist Church Plans Camp and Conference Dates

The Elgin Baptist Church announces its Christian Life Camp at Clear Lake from June 22 to 29 with events on June 26 and weekly studies in Hebrews chapter 5 and 6. Berean Songsters sing, choir rehearsal, Sunday worship, and CBY Program are listed. Northwestern Conference in Burlington July 9 to 13. church asks members to confirm attendance with the clerk or pastor.

Arthur Ittermann Clear Lake Burlington

Methodist Church announces services and a church picnic

E G Steinman minister invites worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. A picnic Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. introduces a new movie projector. A beginners class for four year olds starts next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Promotion day follows with children advancing to older classes.

E. G. Steinman

St Olaf Lutheran Churches Announce June Services

Marion schedule includes 9:30 service and 8:00 ice cream social. Norway services at 11:00. An organ concert by Mr Howard Bach of Dubuque and a Come to Church invitation with a welcome from Pastor J Strandjard accompany the notices.

Marion Norway Howard Bach Dubuque J. Strandjard

Divisional Meetings Organize Circles At Local Homes

Mrs Lyle Light and Mrs L L Kiple hosted Esther circle at the Light residence last Thursday. Leota Welch elected chairman with H D Yack secretary. Sick committee named R P Istrauch. Reuben Howard and Ray Chapman hosted Rachael circle at the Methodist church with Martin Wenger chair and H H Wolf secretary. Edith Berg named sick committee.

Lyle Light L.L. Kiple Circle Esther Light Home Leota Welch H. D. Yack R. P. Istrauch Reuben Howard Ray Chapman Rachael Methodist Church Martin Wenger H. H. ‘Wolf Edith Berg

Executor Named In Pinney Estate Proceeding In Iowa

On June 23 1952 the District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed Frank Pinney as executor of Elmer C Pinney deceased. Creditors must pay debts to the executor and present claims to the court for allowance. Antes attorney for the executor is based in West Union at the First National Bank Building.

District Court of Fayette County Iowa Elmer C. Pinney Frank Pinney Co. W

Chicago visitor Harry Krone hosts at Wolf residence

Harry Krone of Chicago was an overnight guest Monday of Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wolf, sharing a social visit and hospitality.

Harry Krone Chicago Mrs. H. H. Wolf

Social News Notes and Thanks From Area Residents

Mr and Mrs Walter Falk and Dr and Mrs H H Wolf attended a picnic at the Mel Kohler home Sunday. Calls were received from Mrs Alice OBrien Milwaukee and Mr and Mrs Hubert OBrien Clewiston Florida visiting Mrs Nelle Reusser and Mrs Bertha Kiple. They visited Mervin Hunsberger last Monday. Mr and Mrs Leslie Lehman returned from the Black Hills and visited Lillian Mattoon Louis Koeving Hill City and Mrs Alice Broun Alexandria and Louis Bloomer Wall. George Vaughn and Allen Habeger dined with J E Heyer at Manchester. Card of thanks to Elgin fire department and neighbors for quick help Monday. From Mr and Mrs Ed Boleyn 430. Card of thanks for cards and letters while patient at Memorial hospital West Union Delbert Chapman 4p

Roy F. DeSart Monroe Ave Mason City Echo Mra DeSart Hubert O’brien Clewiston Flo Alice. O'Brien Milwaukee Wis Ed Kohler John Tillotson Clarence Muehlethaler Paul Zurbriggen Mission ' S Lake Minn James Christ Kanawha Harley Wright West Union Ern R. FP. Strauch Ida Casper Franklin Park Strauch Sandy Dummermuth Hawk- Eye Girls Grinnell Marshalltown Sandy Elmer Frieden Richard Jimmy Alvina Frieden West Band John Rabe Walter Falk H. H. Wolf Mel Kohler Alice O'Brien Hubert O'Brien Florida Nelle Reusser Bertha Kiple Mervin Hunsberger Leslie Lehman Black Hills Lillian Mattoon Louis Koeving Hill City Elgin Ed Boleyn Memorial Hospital West Union Delbert Chapman

Falks Hospitalized in Postville After Medical Visit

Mr and Mrs John Falk were admitted to Postville hospital last Wednesday for medical treatment.

Postville Hospital John Falk

Service Members Return and Visit Updates

Cpl Vernon Wedo, wife Virgina of Waterloo, returns to the U S from Korea under the Army rotation plan. He served with the 25th Infantry Division on the peninsula and earned the Combat Infantryman Badge. His Elgin High School background and parental ties to Elgin are noted. Sgt Robert Downey and family visited Camp Rucker, with Downey returning there after a furlough while his wife and daughter stayed with relatives in Edgewood.

U. S Vernon Wedo Virgina Waterloo Korea 25Th Infantry Division 38Th Parasel Wedo 27Th Infantry Regiment Elgin Public High School Army Fred Weds Elgin Robert Downey Camp Ruckner Ala Joe Downey Sgt. Downey Edgewood

Home on furlough and travel notes from Elgin

Pvt. Raymond Loftsgard returned Thursday from Camp Gordon for his grandmother Mrs Houg s funeral son of Mrs Ruth Loftsgard. Lt Comd and Mrs W C Mitchell and sons Argensia Newfoundland visited Elgin home of Mr and Mrs R L Grimes. Sgt Leslie Pulfer Marine Ocean Side Calif called home by his father s accidental death arriving Friday will depart Thursday. George Christen returning from Korea phoned his mother Mrs Ida Christen from California saying he will be home Thursday night or Friday morning.

Raymond Loftsgard Camp Gordon Houg Ruth Loftsgard States W. C. Mitchell Pa PS Leslie Pulfer Marine Oceanside Calif George Christen Korea Ida Christen California

Weekend Guests At Postville Home

Mrs. Laurence Knudtson along with Kathryn and Marela visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olday in Postville for a weekend gathering.

Laurence Knudtson Kathryn and Marela Ed Olday Postville

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Marcia Wolf W.S. C.S. Meeting Hamilton Dreyer Hamilton Rerreares Walt Meinhard Elgin, Iowa Elgin Baptist Church St. Olaf Lutheran Churches Marion Lutheran Church Sun Las Vegas Jane Russell Victore Mature Jane Lost Canyon William Powell Julie Adams Rodeo Jane Nigh Wallace Ford Iowa Dairy Industry Goodrich P. F Max Thoma Elgin Furniture Store Fred C. Muehlethaler & Sons DIAL
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