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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1962

Page

4

Card of Thanks From Elgin Community

A collection of thanks notices from Elgin residents. Ina Kohler thanks local business and professionals for the $50 jackpot won in a Saturday drawing. Carroll Klingman and family thank the Elgin Fire Department and neighbors for help after a fire. Mrs. Inez Brackin and family express gratitude for sympathy after a death. Ruth Rothlisberger thanks contributors for a $10,000 prize.

Elgin Ina Kohler Elgin Fire Department Carroll Klingman Willie Caspers Inez Brackin The Elgin Fire Dept Ruth Rothlisberger

Family Gathering for Mother's Day at Mrs Krueger Home

Mrs Metta Krueger hosted a family Mother's Day picnic at her home on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger and numerous relatives such as D'Lene Allen Carlton Debbie Nydegger Selmer Erickson Abe Habeger and Lyle Krueger plus Karen Curtis Diane Edgarson and Diane from Waukon.

Metta Krueger Edward Krueger D’lene Allen Carlton Krieger Debbie Kent Nydegger Selmer Erickson Al»yee Abe Habeger Terry Vicky Lyle Krueger LaVerne Linda Larry Gary Gilson Becky Kenton Krueger Karen Curtis Edgar Ericson Diane Waukon

Ill and Hospitalized In Postville Hospital

David Kiple is a patient at Postville Hospital after a fall Friday evening at Valley High. Eunice Pagan underwent major surgery Friday at Memorial Hospital Prairie Du Chivh Wise.

David Kiple Postville Hospital Valley High Eunice Pagan Memorial Hospital Prairie du Chivh Wise

P T A Spring Conference Held in Dubuque

The Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers held its district spring conference May 9 at St Luke's Methodist Church Dubuque. The workshop for PTA officers included registration at 9, a 10 am workshop, luncheon at the Masonic Temple, and a 1:45 pm symposium on PTA's role in education.

Iowa Congress of of Parents & Teachers Assn St. Lukes Methodist Church Dubuque PTA Julien Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Robert E. Holzhammer St. Johns’ Episcopal Church Robert Hess Clarence Funk Max R. Clark Iowa Congress Valley Jacob Friederich, Jr Carl Rubens Galen Mack Marjorie Reed Treas Norris Reierson

Wadena News: Bible School Staff and Visit Day Planned

The article lists tentative teaching staff for a Bible school across all levels from pre school to junior high at the Presbyterian church. Allen Lee Knox will head playground duties and direct the school while parents are invited to visit classes and register children on Sunday May 2, at 9 30 am with coffee served.

Barbara Yearous Kathi Jones Harold Popenhagen Clay Keefer Bernard Roys Gerald Schroyer Robert Bond Leo Ainsworth Connie Whittenbaugh Leallen Knox G. W. Alderson Fay Whittenbaugh Lindy Frey Lyle Corbin Allen Lee Knox Presbyterian Sunday School

Wadena Riverside 4-H Livestock Club Meets May 7

The Wadena Riverside 4-H Livestock Club held its regular meeting on May 7 at Dennis Rubens home. A talk on Weed Control was presented.

Wadena Riverside

Illyria Livestock 4-H Meets at Ilyria Church

The Illyria Livestock 4-H Club met at the Ilyria Church on May 8. President Randy Miles called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. Eleven members attended. Hostesses were Mrs. Torson and Mrs. Christen. A club tour is planned for June 41 at 10:00 a.m. starting from the home of Virgil Torson.

Ilyria Livestock Ilyria Randy Miles Torson Christen Virgil Torson

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Roger Howard at Lehman home

Mrs Eugene Lehman and Mrs Richard Frieden hosted a Saturday afternoon pink and blue shower for Mrs Roger Howard. Guests played games and contests, received many pretty gifts, and enjoyed lunch.

Eugene Lehman Richard Frieden Roger Howard Lehman Howard

First Baptist Eldon Schedules May Services and Events

Thursday May 17 features an 8:00 p.m. Midweek service and 9:00 p.m. Choir practice. Friday May 18 hosts a 7:00 p.m. Youth banquet at Sumner church with seniors to be honored. Sunday May 20 includes 10:00 a.m. Worship and dedication of children and 11:00 a.m. Sunday school. no evening services. Baccalaureate at Valley High School 8:00 p.m. Monday May 21 Baptist Men meet at the church for last meeting of reason and election of officers.

First Baptist Church Sumner Valley H.S

Tertia Club Meeting May 7 at Home of Mrs. Win Dummermuth

The Elgin Tertia Club met May 7 at Mrs. Win Dummermuth's home with Mrs. John McMillan assisting. 18 members answered roll call to My Dream Room Would Have. Dorothy Bushing spoke on clothing items and purchasing tips for all ages. Plans discussed for a May 9 Dubuque tour and July 15 picnic at Bikader Park. Lunch was served and Vogue pattern service presented a $5 check to Iva Feller.

Elgin Tertia Club Win Dummermuth John McMillan Dubuque Vogue Pattern Service Iva Feller Bikader Park

Community Club Ends June Meeting for Summer Recess

The Community Club held its last regular meeting Monday evening at the Legion and Auxiliary Hall before a summer recess in June July and August. Members heard a report on preparations for the Valley Airport dedication in July and discussed public relations for local businessmen during road construction.

Community Clu Legion and Auxiliary Hall Valley Mlgin

Special Meeting Tabled Debate on Regional Ext eee Service

Town members discussed a petition requesting a second municipal vote on extending electric service to a neighboring area. A special meeting may be called during recess to discuss and plan future business actions.

Org Elgin

Apostolic Christian Church Services Schedule

Sunday morning services listed from 10 18 to 11 30 with an 8 ae school session 10 20 to 11 30 and church services in sections BON 1 00 to 2 00. Document fragment shows multiple mentions of church activities with unclear phrasing.

St Olaf and Gunder Marion Family Fellowship and Camp Notices

The notices list St Olaf and Gunder Marion events with Bible Camp family fellowship suppers postponed to Sunday May 20 and May 27, plus confirmations and worship services. Sunday school and family fellowship meals are scheduled with times around 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. on various May dates. A Norway program mentions Bible Camp family fellowship supper postponed to Sunday noon, May 27, with a family fellowship dinner planned around 12:00 noon on the following Saturday and Sunday.

Marion Marion Sonia Family Fellowship Norway

Oelwein Polls Open For Republican Primary Elections 1962

In Fayette County Iowa on Monday June 4 1962 polls in Oelwein open seven to eight p m and in other precincts from eight a m to eight p m for the Republican primary offices including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Secretary of Agriculture Unexpired term Representative in Congress State Representative Township Officers Justices of the Peace Constables Township Clerk and County Auditor the date and times indicate voting hours for the listed offices and positions.

Oelwein Geludk United ‘States Secretary of Agriculture Board of Supervisors Ae Tee Justices of the Peace Indi Pae Salieri County

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