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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
1
The document lists subscription prices for Northeast Town Counties and outside territory, varied by region and advance payment. It details advertising rates per line for readers and want ads, with minimum charges and cash terms, plus specific fees for blind ads, cards, memoriam and resolutions, noting exceptions for obituaries and poetry under regular rates.
The Woman's Society of Christ meets at St Pauls Methodist Church for an evening worship. Officers elected include Archie Howard as president and Jacob Friederich Jr as vice president. A nominating committee is named. District officers presided after the business meeting.
Decorah and Mrs G D Beer man district youth work presented inspiring talks. The Rev Donald Caspers closed with remarks and a prayer. Serving committee included Mrs H H Wolf Mrs Melbert Baechler Mrs Ernest Baumgart ner Mrs Rex Mulford and Mrs Donald Gardner.
Charlie DeWitt Chapman born January 1 1968 in Highland Iowa was the eldest child of Curtis L and Louisa Shaver Chapman. He married Emma Teed on October 12 194¢ and raised four children while living in Elgin and West Union. He died May 1 at Palmer Memorial hospital at age 92. Surviving are children Ray Iona Bessie and Myron, sister Adella, nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Burial followed at Elgin cemetery with ministers and casket bearers named.
Notice to qualified electors of Fayette County Iowa that a Primary Election will be held at regular polling places on Monday June 6 1980. In Oelwein polls open 7 AM to 8 PM and in all other precincts from 8 AM to 8 PM. Republicans and Democrats nominate candidates for various offices.
Hazel Gehring, County Auditor, listed among officials for election including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer of State Secretary of Agriculture Attorney General Representative in Congress 2nd District State Senator 40th District State Representative County Auditor County Treasurer Clerk of District Court Sheriff Board of Supervisors Township Officers Justices of the Peace Constables Township Trustee vacancy filling Township Clerk Party Committeeman and Committeewoman Delegates to County Conventions from each precinct to be elected.
The Illyria Clipperettes 4-H Club met at Janet Gehring's home. Dorothy Helgerson led the meeting with Iva Feller, Marilyn Miles, and Ann Miles active in reports and planning. A donation to Youth Exchange was proposed, May events scheduled, and a new member, Annetta Diener, joined.
First grade pupils performed a program and play in the Elgin school gymnasium on Friday afternoon May 6. The program opened with poems with the following taking part. A1
A spring program on April 29 by Ellen Planegan's second grade pupils featured aMother Goose themed play Mother Goose Goes Safety Conscious and songs including Spring Is Here and Six Little Ducks. Students listed include Jane Torkelson as Mother Goose and Susan Block as Snow White along with many classmates, with Mrs Donald Sutter accompanying. After the program, students served refreshments to parents and friends. Farm economist John Timmons of ISU notes that Iowans largely own Iowa farms.
The Elgin Study Club concluded its year with a gathering at Mrs. Thomas Pollock’s home. Nineteen members attended as President Mrs. Guernsey Smith shared Federation news and a Clubwoman Review was presented. A June bus trip to Dubuque was approved.
Sunnydale Club members gathered at Mrs. Harold Orths home on April 24 for a regular meeting and house warming. Eight members and two guests exchanged seeds during roll call, with Mrs. Raymond Hoser of Arlington speaking on grooming and cosmetics. Mrs. Orth and Mrs. Herbert Blockhus won door prizes. next meeting set for May 24 at Mrs. Joe Wanders home.
Judy Putzier was chosen by the Clayton County 4-H Girls Committee to be the county’s nominee for a State 4-H officer. Her recommendation advances county youth leadership within the 4-H program.
Mary Ann Zwanziger of Volga Blue Birds 4-H was chosen for the Leadership Camp at Ames August 7 to 13, daughter of Ray and Mary Zwanziger. Susan Corlett will represent Clayton County at a Health Camp sponsored by the State 4-H department, attending August 1 to I.
The Princess, a compact luxury styled telephone, is introduced by Northwestern Bell. Manager H E Duke cites five years of research and features aimed at meeting customer demand.
A redesigned instrument with an oval body and a dial that lights when lifted reduces desk footprint by more than a third. The handset rests over the dial, and a soft night light glows at switch flick.
Elgin residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Clie hosted a Mothers Day dinner Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wenger and Stan. The Cline family from Cedar Rapids and Decorah visitors joined, while Mrs. Leon Hansen of Clermont and Mrs. Habeger and Mrs. Falb attended an Eastern Star meeting in New Hampton on May 2.
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