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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1961
Page
4
Notice urges readers to order spring nursery stock from Sherman Nursery in Charles City Iowa. Agent Verni Engle is listed with contact Fahne 87 80p.
A fragmented notice promotes Green Colonial heating with dependable switchable fuel options and automatic heating features. It emphasizes convenient payments and reliability for customers seeking steady fuel performance.
The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed Robert D Wilson as executor of the estate of Robert Wilson Deceased on February 20 1961. All indebtedness to the estate should be paid to the executor, and all claims must be presented to the court for allowance. Attorney for Executor W Antes First National Bank Building West Union Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Clarethce Amundson and family hosted visitors Thursday evening in the Kenneth Amundson home. Mr and Mrs Albert Lubke of Ostville visited Sunday afternoon. Carl Westpfahl of Cedar Rapids and Gordon Landsgard with family from St Olaf joined in Sunday gathering to mark Kurtis Amundson and Rochelle Amundson birthdays. Kurtis birthday was Saturday March 18 Rochelle birthday was Monday March 20.
A collection of short thanks from residents including Lucy Christen Earl Seitz Celia Kohls and family members for cards visits food and support during illness hospital stays and bereavement. Notes express gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends and mention farm help and memorial sentiments for Henry Jacobson and Mrs H H Gilbertson with family signatures.
Elgin Iowa council met in special session March 10 1961 with Clermont officials to discuss municipalizing the airport located between the towns. Mulford moved to proceed with the project, seconded by Klingman, but the motion failed. Mayor Schori formed airport committees with Appleman Johnson and Klingman Muehlethaler. Meeting adjourned.
Earl Seitz received his discharge from the West Union hospital Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hanson of Denver welcomed a son born Monday March 20. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hadgon. A daughter was born Monday at West Union hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Minihan.
The Tertia Club met on March 13 at the home of Mrs. Leo Friederich with Mrs. Russell Larson assisting. Roll call featured favorite television programs, and "Blest Be Thy Name" was sung. New 1961-62 officers include Mrs. Robert Moore as president and others. the meeting closed with a penny match and lunch.
The Clayton County Extension calendar lists events from Friday March 24 including Grand Manilas' 60 Getter specialty meeting and Saturday March 25 annual meeting at Post Worthwhile and St Olaf, Junior Farmers special activity at Elkeder Municipal Building at 8:00 am, and March 30 Horticultural talk by Ben Vance.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Leath and Mr and Mrs Rex celebrate completing six months in the National Guard. He will be required to attend classes every Monday for training and duties as part of service obligations.
Mrs Lad Schmid hosted a dinner Tuesday for Mr and Mrs Albert Schori and Georgia Mae, with Mr and Mrs Albert Schori and Georgia Mae named among attendees.
The report cites a total of 75 million dollars for the year, noting a decline from the prior year. The Iowa House advances a bill related to implied consent and requirements for driver or other unspecified areas, with discussion of related provisions and persons involved.
A notice promotes a one year warranty sponsored by the Iowa Automobile Association, offering services in most towns in Iowa and some other states. The ad lists numerous used cars and trucks with years and brief condition notes, including a 1960 Ford four door, 1958 Ford T Bird, 1955 Chevrolet four door, 1955 Ford two door, 1955 Mercury two door, 1955 Studebaker four door wagon, 1954 Ford two door wagon, 1954 Pontiac two door, 1954 Mercury hard top, 1952 Oldsmobile four door, 1949 Dodge two door, and trucks such as 1957 F100, 1955 F600 long wheelbase, 1957 F500 short wheelbase, and a 1948 Ford pickup.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a school bus and a river public record. Details are unclear but reference spans 37 and a half years. No names, dates, or places are readable.
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