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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
4
AW Want Abs Kivell Charles H and wife transfer one half interest in the NW quarter of section 31 to George J Schatz Und. This record notes a mid level property transfer between named individuals and a titled parcel identification, reflecting a partial ownership change.
Multiple short thanks from individuals and families thanking relatives, friends, neighbors, and military groups for Christmas box, cards, gifts, visits, and support during illness, hospitalization, or moving. Names include Dennis L. Butikofer, Yvonne West, Kathryn Brabham, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Butikofer, with units and addresses noted.
Ill and hospitalized Mrs. Norris Capper went to Iowa City for examination at University Hospitals. Roberta Wilson had an appendectomy at Postville hospital Friday evening and came home Wednesday. Mrs. Max Hunsberger entered Lutheran hospital at La Crosse last Wednesday and had surgery Thursday. William Moore entered Veterans Hospital in Iowa City Sunday for a check-up. Chet Hall remains at University Hospitals Iowa City on the 4th Floor. Mrs. Reuben Schupbach underwent major surgery Monday at St Joseph's Hospital New Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Muehlethaler returned home from Rochester Minnesota where Fred had surgery February 13 at St. Mary's Hospital. Will come home Friday. Mrs. Max Hunsberger will come home.
Friday from Lutheran hospital LaCrosse Wisconsin. She had surgery. Mrs Ellen Mason Martin and Robert Hanson called on Fred Hanson and Chet Hull at University Hospital Iowa City Tuesday also Wm Moore at Veterans Hospital. Fred Hanson is a medical patient at University hospitals Town City. Elmer Lantz took him by ambulance Saturday on the 4th floor.
Fayette County Extension lists March meetings for Hogs and Beef producers testing programs at 1 30 p m in Fayette. National 4-H Club Week runs March 12. March 7 features Quality Dairy Products Association meeting and Livestock 4-H events. March 8 covers Dairy Promotion Committee at 6 30 p m. March 9 hosts Fitting Showing and Judging School at 7 30 p m in Fayette Extension Office. March 11 offers General Livestock Nutrition Information with Dr Summers from Iowa State University.
Eight members of the Elika der congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses joined 958 attendees at the 8 day Waterloo circuit assembly. The theme Seek Peace and Pursue It was highlighted in a Sunday feature address by district supervisor A. C. Manera Jr.
Scout Pack 53 marks its golden jubilee with a banquet at the Lutheran Church Parlors on a Wednesday evening. The event is hosted by the Elgin Lions Club scouting executive committee and listed couples including Dr and Mrs H H Wolf and several Klingman Schori and Zurbriggan spouses.
The group decorated tables in blue and gold for a Scout picnic dinner. The Flag Ceremony and Pledge opened the meeting, a prayer followed, then cub scouts sang. Awards included Wolf Badge pins for Charles Muehlemthaler and Mark DeSart, Gold and Silver Arrows for Paul Fauser Douglas Falk and Craig Caspers, Bob Cat pin to Larry Gardner, and Bear Lion Arrow distinctions for Allen Cages and Larry Falh. A Den Chief award went to Roger Falh. Moving pictures captured the awarding and David Kiple and Junior West receiving God and Country awards.
The Fayette County Education Association met Thursday Feb 25 at Fayette High School to hear delegate reports from the Delegate Assembly. Dale Johnson North High and Gerherdt Petratz Valley High outlined the legislative program and resolutions adopted by the Iowa State Education Association. Nominees for officers include president Dick Peterson West Central Harry Haven North Fayette. vice president Sarah Seedorff Arlington. secretary Onalee Baker West Central Alice Anderson North Fayette. treasurer Helen Stranahan Fayette. Election of officers will be held at the April meeting in Oelwein.
The Elgine Study Club hosted guests at the Lutheran church on Tuesday evening. Roll call welcomed attendees, with Mrs Dennis Sturud singing Be Still Water accompanied by Janice Loftsgard. Georgia M Schori spoke on gerontology and delegates to the county convention were elected: Mrs Guernsey Smith and Mrs Max Medberry.
The note lists alternates Mrs Belva Snyder and Mrs Martin Wenger for an April event at the Presbyterian Church in Wadena. Serving committee includes Mrs John Tillotson, Mrs Thomas Pollock, Mrs C O Torkelson, and Mrs R P Strauch.
The column records multiple visits and hospitality across Brainard Polk City Ogden Stanhope West Union and nearby towns. Families such as Fenner Reeder Martin and Gehring hosted dinners suppers and overnight stays while celebrations included Maurene Martins 18th birthday.
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