Dollar Days in Elgin Highlight Neighborly Spirit Amid Storm
A community column from Elgin Fayette County recalls a severe storm that stranded residents and drew neighbors into action. Dr. Wolf and Virgil and Randy Torson arrived safely after a snow drift rescue, milk and baby food were shared across fences, improvised snow gear aided deliveries, and local farmers coordinated to keep households fed. The piece lauds neighborliness and invites more stories from readers.
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Wolf
Virgil Torsons
Clermont
Torsons
Doc
Randy Torson
Randy
Milo Frieden
Paul Smiths
Paul
Milo
Marion Mission Society Meeting at church parlors
The Marion Mission Society met at the church parlors on Thursday March 12. Hostesses were Mrs Cornelius Relerson and Mrs Otto Hanson Jr. The meeting opened with a hymn and included scripture reading prayer and Bible study by Mrs Robert McNally who also read the secretary's report and led roll call. The WMF spring convention was announced for April 26 at the Marion Lutheran church and a general committee was elected: Mrs Harold Opjland Mrs Robert McNally Mrs Maurice Landagard Mr Kenneth Mark and Mr Tillman Thompson who will appoint subcommittees. The lesson was Paul's letter to the Ephesians chapter 4. A Brazil mission article was shared by Mrs Gordon Landsgard. A free will offering was collected. Announcements were made by Pastor Boyce. A birthday song was sung for two members and the meeting closed with the usual benediction.
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Marion Mission Society
Cornelius Relerson
Otto Hanson, Jr
Robert McNally
WMF
Marion Lutheran Church
Mdms
Harold Op Jland
Maurice Landagard
Kenneth Mark
Tillman Thompson
Paul
Society
Brazil
Gordon Landsgard
Pastor Boyce
In Memorian Poem for Deceased Family Members
Poem by Mabel Pinney recalls grief and memories for departed husband and father Severin Blockhus, with family names Florence Blockhus, Ronald, and Sandra. Brief memorial verse notes sorrow, healing, and eternal rest.
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Mabel Pinney
Roger Budensiek
Mies
Sharon Pinney
Robert Musser
Severin “Blockhus
Florence Blockhus
Ronald and
Sandra
Elgin Town Council Proceedings March 2 1959
The Elgin town council met at Town Hall with mayor and all councilmen present. Minutes of prior meeting approved. Bills audited and allowed including salaries for Leo Friederich and others, street and utilities expenses, coal, gas, oil, and repairs. Attest, Leo E. Friederich, Town Clerk.
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Elgin
Mulford
Boyle
Muehlethaler
Capper
Orville Moore
Leo Dennler
Wilbur Ford
Bob Falb
Bill Crider
Sand Fauser Oil Co
Pixler's
Interstate Power Co
Hall and Park
Schori and Kuster Lbr. Co
Arwell Inc
Elgin Echo
M. W. Bell Telephone &Co
Chas
O'Neill
Geo. Durscher
Mgr
Leo Friederich
Max Thoma
Ruroden Family Visits. Cline Birthday Dinner Held
Nancy and Michael Ruroden of West Union spent last week in the Kenneth Ruroden home while their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Ruroden, were in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Cline and children Jeff Mike and Stacey were dinner guests Friday of the Martin Weng ers. It was Mrs. Cline's birthday.
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Harold Strong
Amelia Strong
Thomas Pollock
Elgin
Harry L. Cline
John Cannon
Clarence Cannon
West Union
Russell Larson
Re le Wen
Dave Mangold
Roanoke
Ill
Paul Bannart
West Bend
Esther Moor
Will
Paul Butikefer
Wm. Masener
Wapello
Orel Steiner
Martha
Annette Rocke
Oakville
Charles Farney
Harold Roth
Ira’ Farney
Mary
Fayette
Uriel Gehring
Decorah
Jacob Gehring
Renoon
Nancy
Michael Ruroden
Kenneth Ruroden
Maynard Ruroden
Iowa City
Jeff
Mike
Stacey
Martin Wengers
Mrs. Cline
Card of Thanks From Mrs. Mabel King and Melvin Boyer
Cards of thanks express gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for support after an accident and for cards letters gifts and visits. Also thanks to Valley High School Band for contributions to the new uniform drive and to those who sent meals calls and other kindnesses.
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Mabel King
the Valley High’ School
Greener
Melvin Boyer
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Iowa
Fayette County
Fewsa
Hermen & Bartuner
Halverson’s Store
Elgin, Iowa
Fairbanks Morse
Hamilton
Admiral Television
Admiral Radio
Admiral
John M. Tillotson
Council Proceedings
General Fund
H. M. McMillan
P. M
Elgin Ins
Alphie Reierson
Badger Meter Mfg. Co
Harry Frieden
Robert Boleyn
Joe Brackin
Wilson
Leo L. Schori
Attest
Leo E. Friederich
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
Kingscrest
Northrup King
Fern
The
Elgin Canning Co
Albert Schori
Kraft
Falb’s Market
Pixler’s Farm Store
West Union, Elgin and Fayette
Earl
Pixler’s
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