Heavy Property Damage From Auto Accidents in District Ten
Property damage in highway patrol district ten for the first quarter of 1948 totaled 349,780 across 716 crashes involving 1,745 drivers and owners, with seven fatalities. Statewide, property damage declined from late 1947, and the safety responsibility law took effect October 1. District ten breakdowns include Fayette 88 crashes 53,555, Clayton 82 crashes 47,490, Winneshiek 68 crashes 29,380, Allamakee 53 crashes 27,610.
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District Ten
Fayette
Clayton
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Notice of Estate Sale Hearing in Fayette County Iowa
In the district court of Iowa Fayette County the petition of Harry B. Gilson administrator of Fred Krueger deceased seeks authority to sell a one third interest in property described as parts of Section 22 Township 94 North Range 7 West. Hearing set for June 1 1948 at 10 A M in West Union. Objections must be filed. Attorney Leon R Layton represents the administrator.
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Fred Krueger
State of Iowa
Fayette County
Amanda Krueger
Anna Krueger
Donald Steffen
District Court of Iowa
Harry B. Gilson
Township 94
Iowa
Tryphena Knudtson
West Union
sFayette County
Leon R. Layton
First National Bank Bldg
Illyria Two Sends 12150 Cancer Relief Drive
Ruth Rothlisberger, chairman for Illyria township, reports that the township sent 121.50 to the county chairs for the cancer relief drive. The town had no quota specified and notes that Wadena incorporation had a separate organization in the drive.
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Illyria Two
Ruth Rothlisberger
Illyria Township
Wadena
Eva Boyer Weds Donald Reeder in May Wedding
Eva Boyer and Donald Reeder wed at 2 30 p m on Wednesday May 12 at the Boyer home. Rev Frank Deaver officiated with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a slippers satin gown with peacock train and pearl tiara. Attendants were Lola Boyer Alice Boyer and Forest Whitcher Gene Deaver. After the ceremony guests enjoyed ice cream and cake. The couple will reside in Brainard.
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Eva Boyer
Vern Boyer
Donald Reeder
Anna Reeder
West Union
Frank Deaver
Fredericksburg
Ferns
Ray Gilbert
Lohengrin
Lola Boyer
Alice Boyer
Melvin Boyer
Brainard
Tom Reeder
Alvin
Eldora
Relph Knoll
New Hampton
Oscar Reeder
Janice
Lenton Dyke
Ronald
Fred Wede
Elgin
Peggy Helms
Kathleen Peters
Marriage Licenses Reported in May 1945
Edwin Molokken transfers to Andrew Molokken for $1.00. Licenses list May 7 marriages for Paul R. Bowers and Charlotte Conner of Oelwein, Harvey D. Baker and Onalee J. Coleman of Westgate. May 8 for Robert C. Christensen of West Union and Katherine Palmer of Oelwein. May 10 for James Benda of Cresco and Agnes Franzen of Hawkeye. Arnold Henke of Waterloo and Marguerite Meyer of Oelwein.
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Paul R. Bowers
Charlotte Conner
Oelwein
Harvey D. Baker
Onalee J. Coleman
Westgate
Robert C. Christensen
West Union
Katherine Palmer
James Benda
Cresco
Agnes Franzen
Hawkeye
Arnold Henke
Waterloo
Marguerite Meyer
Want Ads Results Card Promotes Echo Want Ads
A terse results note urges sellers to use Echo Want Ads for listing items. It emphasizes quick visibility and broad reach through the Echo network, urging readers to place their goods for sale and track responses efficiently.
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Echo
Obituary for Erma Staake of Elgin and Marion
Erma Elizabeth Butikofer Staake, born April 29 1924 on a farm near Elgin, died May 13 194g at Postville hospital aged 24. Funeral Monday May 17 with services at Erma’s funeral home in Elgin at 1 pm and at Marion Lutheran church at 2 pm conducted by Dr S J Strandford. Burial in Marion cemetery. Survived by husband Lester Staake three sisters Marie Marti Gladys Harris Hazel Olson and one brother Lester Butikofer. Pallbearers named. Card of thanks from relatives expressed.
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Erma Ethaler
Elgin
Marion Lutheran Church
S. J. Strandford
Marion
Erma Elizabeth
Butikofer Staake
Postville Hospital
Elgin High School
A. 1
Des Moines
State Finance Co
Lester Staake
Samuel
Ida ‘Butikofer
Lester Butikofer
Marie
Lester
Marti
Bern
Kans
Gladys
Loran Harris
Hazel
Leo Olson
Elkader
Louis
John Jr
Bennie
Silas
Elmer
Dan Jr. Butikofer
Lester Marti
Will
Mary Ann Marti
Paul Grimm
Bern, Kans
Herman Hinderman
Lloyd
Fairfax, Minn
Dee Owens
Ida Blockhus obituary from Elgin Lutheran community
Ida Mathilda Blockhus born July 27 1904 was daughter of Mr and Mrs Sven Blockhus. She died May 9 at home at age 43 after a short illness. She was baptized at East Clermont Lutheran church. Surviving are her parents one sister Mrs Kenneth Ruroden and four brothers Otto Severin Fridtjof and Herbert all of Elgin. Funeral held at East Clermont church with Rev A O Nesset. Hymns The Old Rugged Cross and Safe in the Arms of Jesus sung by Mrs Ernest Bauder. Casket bearers Millard Gilbertson M J Blockhus Wilbur Thornton Henry Anderson Alphie Reierson Orville Berg. Relatives from West Union attended. We express thanks for kindnesses shown.
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Ida Mathilda Blockhus
Sven Blockhus
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Peder Dreyer
Kenneth
Bessie) Ruroden
Otto
Severin
Fridtjof
Herbert
Elgin
East Clermont
A. O. Nesset
Old Rugged Cross
Jesus
Ernest Bauder
Millard Gilbertson
M. J. Blockhus
Wilbur Thornton
Henry Anderson
Alphie Reierson
Orville Berg
Louie Blockhus
Halver Blockhus
Carl Stendel
Paul Oelberg
Anne Blockhus
Ralph
West Union
Memorials and safety notes across a patchwork notice
A fragmented text honors Rev Neg and Mr and Mrs Ernest Baudet for comforting and singing, thanks to donors, and mentions safety warnings about cocklebur poisoning in pigs due to short pastures. It warns school zones stay dangerous for materials in summer and urges continued precautions as domestic farm demand relies on steady labor.
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Department of Public Safety
Fragments Describe Damaged Vehicle Frame and Costs
Fragmentary text notes the frame hoist and rear wheels are nearly the only salvageable parts. It mentions salaries and a way to make up most of the total food marketing costs.
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Way
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Elgin Echo
Higin
R. P. Strauch
Mational Editorial
Ssociation
TOWA
Bingle
District Court of
Janney Best
Sut
Gehring Hardware
Charles and
Jack Gelstsy
DIAL
West Elgin
Edwin Molokken
Andrew Molokken
Erma Butikofer
Meme Ownac
Ida Blockhus
Postville Rendering CO
Waukon
Sunderman
Monona
Mr. Zeigler
Ossian
West Union—Farmers
Elekader
Jack Sinclair
Lansing
Butch At
Neg Tor
Ernest Baudet
Thoes
Sue Blockhus
Yacht Club
del Monte
Monarch
Sale
Saal Or
Florida
Pillsbury
Wheaties
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