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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1966
Page
1
Elgin Echo is issued weekly from Elgin Iowa Fayette County under act of March 8 1882. The paper is printed by Herves Barton at the local post office and distributed as second class mail.
The F V Sharpshooters met at Gary and Gayle Kleppe on Monday evening February 21. After adjournment D Lene Krueger gave a Birds of Iowa talk. Timmy Butikofer demonstrated How to Build a Bluebird House. Lunch was served by Leslie Kleppe. Next meeting at Jeff and Mike Cline.
The February 7 meeting at Willy Kerr’s home featured a parliamentary procedure demonstration by Ross James and five FFA boys. No old business. New business discussed the 4-H leaders supper in Fayette. Willie Kerr and Robert Gehring volunteered for a recreation meeting. Robert Shaffer volunteered for leadership camp. Lunch served by Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Gehring.
From the Desk of Mayor Joe Hogan a wave of complaints about trespassing in Elgin Cemetery after dark is noted. The memo questions local resident involvement and references an incident last Saturday night, signaling concern over youth and adult misconduct.
A public plea from local authorities calls on Elgin residents to help stop cemetery desecration after reports of beer cans and unmentioned misdeeds. The marshal and sheriff’s office will patrol by car and foot, with arrests to follow. Citizens are urged to report license plates of vehicles entering after dark to protect gravesites and maintain a respectful resting place.
Elgin residents and guests including Mr and Mrs Ira Olson Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lehman Mr and Mrs Paul Bossard Albert Dennler Louis Dennler and Mrs Harold Dennler were visitors at the Frank Christen home. Mr and Mrs Don Shippy and Kirk Evansdale stayed overnight in the Ernest Gulsiig home with Mrs Helga Bilden and James visiting in Elkader and with Clara Larson. David Van Sickle and Sharon also mentioned in the visit notes.
Locale residents from Decorah, Clermont, Marion, Oelwein and surrounding areas hosted and visited family and friends during a run of weekend and weekday gatherings. Guests included Loftsgards, Reiersons, Leuchtenmachers, Andersons, Friederichs, Dieters, and many others, with dinners, lunches, and Sunday visits noted at multiple homes. A church convocation and various family events also appear in the record.
Buick Electra 225 with full power factory air in Sil ver Mist Black Vy al Top. Buick Riviera in Riviera Red with bench seats. Buick Wildcat 4 Deer in Blue Mist Arctic White. Buick Skylark 2 Door Hard Top Sport Coupe with Super Turbine Transmission and power steering. Buick Special 2 Door Coupe Solid Black with Super Turbine Transmission. Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door Sedan V8 and automatic in Trop ic Turquoise.
A dense inventory of classic used cars lists models from 1957 to 1965 including Volkswagens, Chevrolets, Buicks, Fords, and more. Descriptions note body styles, transmissions, engines, colors, mileage, ownership, and occasional warranties or special prices. Notable entries include 1965 Electra 225 HT with full power and blue finish, and several low price sedans and wagons suitable for buyers seeking budget classics.
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