07 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1962
Page
1
The Elgin Echo from Elgin Iowa announces its weekly publication by Hermen and Bartunek. It notes second class mail status under the 1891 act and lists Fayette County as the location with a Wednesday issue schedule.
Rates list per line ten cents with a weekly minimum of 80 cents when paid with cash, otherwise 480 cents. Blind ads and inquiries carry 50 cents per week minimum. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced at one dollar, limited to ten lines, extra lines five cents. Resolutions of respect and obituary poetry follow regular advertising rates.
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The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters held a Feb 14 meeting naming Mary Ann Metzger as a new member. A bake sale and a store window display committee were formed. D'Lene Krueger demonstrated growing spring flowering bulbs. Sharon Ruckdasher spoke on performing electric magic. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7 hosted by Gary, Nancy, and Sherry Miller. Lunch was served by Mrs Krueger.
The Sunnydale Club held a February 27 meeting at Mrs. Veryl Coffin’s home with seven members and five guests. The group opened with Holy Holy Holy, shared Lincoln and Washington readings, and discussed an “American’s Creed” and “Worth Living For.” After the program, members quilted together and planned the next meeting at Kenneth Mork’s home with a roll call on a family budget dish and recipe.
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers Club to meet Friday March 9 at 1 30 Hostesses are Mrs M J Blockhus and Mrs Melvin Hanson Topic by Mrs Merle Clark on associated country women of the world A report on June trip by Mrs Richard Frieden Roll call New Idea in Medicine Extension lesson on Home Nursing by Mrs Melvin Hanson and Mrs Dale Seltz All in the community invited
The District Court will hear on March 19 1962 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Irene Bennett deceased of Fayetta County Iowa for admission to probate. West Union Iowa March 2 1962 Herbert D Klamm er Clerk.
Elmer Thomas Nelson born May 31 1664 near Inwood Iowa was a WWI veteran and longtime farmer. He died February 19 after a stroke and funeral services were held February 22 at St Olaf Lutheran Church West Union with burial arrangements by Burnham and Wood Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Helgina Loftegard two children Calvin and Maxine four grandchildren two brothers and one sister.
Court records list several property transfers including sections 5-95-7 and 28-91-7 with quarter and half quarter descriptions. Transfers involve Richard Sorg and spouses Warren Soules and spouses. Albert and Mabel Dennler. and Martins Virgin W to James F Monroe. vehicle listings for Plym Ford and Chrysler sedans appear amid the notices.
The proposed Starmont area district including Arlington Lamont Strawberry Point and 19 rural districts is named Stormont community school district Petitions are being circulated with a March 7 filing target for signatures of 20 percent or 400 names. Objections hearing expected by April 7.
A Fayette County group will hold a meeting Sunday March 11 at the Elgin American Legion hall. A picnic dinner begins at 1 00 p m with meat provided. All are welcome and asked to bring a wife and what they wish.
Extension Serae Calerttat meeting at 10 45 am in Fayette Saturday March 10. Jr Cattle Feeders Tour by Robert Jennings at 10 am. County 4 H officers meeting at 10 am March 12 in Fayette. Foremost 4 H Club meeting at Lamont school March 18. Poultry management meeting in Fayette Exton March 18. Gink 4 H Leaders organization meeting 1 pm in Far a Bureau building.
Bed oe Faushr Oil Co has been exclusive distributor in the area for fuel oil additive INFERNO from A L Laboratories Inc polis Minn. Walser says the modern additive boosts combustion for a hotter cleaner flame, helps fuel go farther, and absorbs water to prevent rust and freeze ups, reducing line and filter stoppages.
Elgin Library board met on February 28 to discuss facility improvements. Chair Mrs Mex Medbenry named Mrs Dean DeSert and Mrs Harry Everett to gather cost information. Donations of 50 dollars from the Community Club and 3 dollars from Lions Club were announced, plus four titles donated by Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wolf.
Display of readings is now shown at the Library with items selected for public viewing. The exhibit highlights recent acquisitions and includes periodicals and notable works.
Cascade attorney Frank W. Lees, a Democrat, has declared his bid for Congress in the second district.
The Wyrian Ferm Bureau Homemakers will meet at the Wadena library on March 16 at 1 30. They will plan for an annual women's day at Maynard and attendees are asked to bring work they want to finish. Everyone is welcome.
Bromwell announces bid for another term as congressman focusing on forest management and rural development. The candidate promotes balance between conservation and economic growth, aiming to reduce urban sprawl and support local industries.
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