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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1964
Page
1
The Elgin Echo notes its status as second class mail matter with entry at the Elgin post office in Fayette County Iowa under the March 3 1852 act.
Mrs. William Pfister and Mrs. Ruel Steeter hosted a post wedding shower Sunday March 22 in the Rue l Streeter home for Mr. and Mrs. John Hofer of Fayette who wed March 8. Guests included Morris Ben Hofer Jr Marion Jim Swenka Fayette Sam Hofer Clermont Wm Dennler Russell Friederich Albert Dennler Harry Butihofer Ben Dennler and Robert Hanson. Attending gifts were sent by Mrs. John Frey Mrs Eldred Dummermuth Mrs Bill Orr Fayette and Mrs Clarence Hofer.
The Jorris Martin family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Erwin Keptker in Elgin. The visit highlighted neighborhood hospitality with conversation and shared meals.
Mr and Mrs Glen Boyer of West Union and Mrs Leo boleyn were dinner guests Tuesday of Mrs Helen Boyer. Ames Olson of Clermont visited in La Verne Larson’s home Wednesday evening. Thomas Pollock and family were weekend guests in Dr Wm Schoenhider’s Chicago home attending the Ice Capades. Leo Backman of Maynard joined Harold Pfister for Sunday dinners.
The 38th Fayette County Federated Women’s Clubs convention will be at West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont on Tuesday April 7. Registration opens at 9 15 am with coffee for delegates from 21 clubs. Orville Christopher of Oelwein will speak on This is Your Child. Details next week.
Ira Voshell son of Killien and Thankful Voshel born November 26 1878 at Fairfield died March 16 1964 at the home of his daughter Gladys aged 85 Surviving include five daughters one son and many grandchildren Greatly predeceased by wife three daughters and others Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the Church of Christ Arlington with Rev Larry Howell officiating Burial was in Taylorville Cemetery The family thanks all who helped during the bereavement
Mrs Tilpher Bilden hosted a surprise birthday party for her mother in law Mrs Helga Bilden turning 72 in Clermont Elgin area guests included Mrs Joe Baker Mrs En och Mark Mrs Harry Helgerson Mrs Amy Hovland Mrs James Olson and many others. The gathering featured lunch from baskets and many beautiful gifts in remembrance.
The Elgin Lutheran Church Women held a March 19 meeting in the fellowship hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Leo Friederich and Mrs. Burnell Larson. Pianist was Mrs. Leo Friederich. Mrs. Donald Sutter opened with The Legend of the Bells. Hymn sung was I Know That My Redeemer Lives. Pastor Fijel stul led devotions from Math 28 16 20.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mark entertained at a luncheon observing birthdays of Becker Guernsey Smith and Moore Sunday at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith Mr and Mrs Martin Wenger Mr and Mrs Louis Becker Sr Mrs Sheri dan Downey Mr and Mrs Leonard Moore Mr and Mrs Merlin Cook James Cook and others.
Mrs Wm Torkelson and Mrs Ed Medberry hosted a gathering with guests listed as Mrs Puerney Smith and other ladies. Men’s groups included Wm Torkelson and Max Medberry. James Cook attended as a traveling guest. Recent callers to Mrs Julia Loftegard's household featured Mrs T Anderson and Mrs Katla, with Mrs Mellien Loftegard, Mr Leslie Lantz, and Mrs Ruth Loftegard among attendees.
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