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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1965
Page
1
The Elgin Echo published in Elgin Iowa is issued every Thursday by Hermen and Bartuner. It is entered as second class mail matter Sept 1 1891 at the Elgin post office under the 1852 act.
Selmer Louie Erickson, born April 19, 1904 in Marion, Iowa, died February 20, 1965 at age 60. He lived on a Grand Meadow Township farm, was a Cedar Rapids Business College graduate, married Esther Krueger Ocelberg in 1954, and was buried in Marion Cemetery after services at East Clermont Lutheran Church. He was survived by his wife, siblings and stepchildren. the obituary notes lengthy family history and community ties.
N W Bell releases a booklet detailing the history of the telephone in Iowa. The odd stray line from a partial clipping references a caution about cashiering gallery checks until funds are secure, attributed to A F Cut.
Miss Diane Kay Frieden and Karl W. Klemp Jr. united in marriage February 20 at East Clinton Lutheran Church with a 7:30 p.m. double ring ceremony. The bride wore a rose par tallene gown with jeweled neckline and lace tiers, and a silk illusion veil. Attendants wore emerald gowns. Roger Klemp served as best man. A reception for about 350 guests followed. Mrs. Harry Helgerson and others hosted. The bride, a Valley High School 1969 graduate, is a junior at USU. the groom, Garnaville High School 1962 alumnus, works in Garnaville.
The 18th day of February 1866 the last will of the decedent dated September 8 1964 was admitted to probate in the court. Alfred B Haechler was appointed executor and creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication or they will be barred. Date of second publication March 1965.
A late week received Elgin local news brief notes Mr. and Mrs Ole Relerson.
Vernon Bohr and family hosted visitors from Cresco and nearby towns. Bernard Hanson, Stella Boyle, Carl Schori, and many neighbors shared meals and tea gatherings at multiple homes including Block hus, Yauslin, and Seitz households. Local residents joined celebrations at Chester Perry and Messerly homes, with Mrs Nell Hood's birthday event noted.
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