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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1963

Page

3

Want Ads Readable Classified Items Summary

Classified notices list sale of 25 feeder pigs at 50 pounds from Richard ag ner in West Union with phone 422 3949. Pasture rental for 12 to 15 head of cattle offered by Will Christen in Elgin. Warning warns dog owners against roaming. farm will destroy culprits. from Robert D. Reeder of Elgin. Singer Electric sewing machine in console cabinet offered with payments of 4.89 monthly or cash discount. credit manager address in St Paul. Ad also references Easy-Care Pork Factory turnkey hog finishing facility by Carpenter & Kraft with contact in West Union Ia for full information.

Singer Electric Sewing Machine New Prior Ave St. Paul Minnesota Carpenter & Kraft

Will Notice of Anna Nesbit Probate Hearing in Iowa

In Fayette County Iowa a District Court hearing is set for June 1 1963 to admit the last will and codicil of Anna Nesbit deceased. Dated West Union May 27 1963. Herbert D Klammer Clerk.

District Court Anna Nesbit West Union Iowa

Card of Thanks for hospital care and anniversary

A sincere thank you to friends neighbors and relatives for cards letters gifts flowers and food during hospitalization and return home. Thanks to Pastor Fjelstul Dr Wolf and the Postville Community Hospital nurses. Also thanks for help with a 25th wedding anniversary including kitchen staff and program participants.

Pastor Fjelstul Dr. Wolf Postville Community Hospital Robert Barker Melbert Marie Meyer

Hospital transfers and home return stories from Postville

Mrs William Howard was moved Tuesday from Postville to St Marys Hospital Rochester Minn Mrs Ro bert Barker came home Thursday from Postville after an eight day hospitalization The items reflect local health care movements and patient recoveries in the area.

Rochester Minn William Howard Postville Hospital St. Mary's Hospital Robert “Barker Postville

Curbs and Gutters Spur Southside Street Improvement

Southsiders along the upper Cen ter street began a curb and gutter project last week on the block west of the furniture store. Several on the north side plan to follow. The street is among those slated for permanent surfacing.

Center Street

Illyria Homemakers Meet At Mrs Strong Home

The Illyria Farm Bureau Home Makers met May 17 at Mrs. Duane Strong's home. Roll call recalled Memorial Days past. Minutes approved. A county home visit and a June 21 party were planned. A prizes committee and a nominating panel for next year were named. Mrs Riches led an American heritage quiz. Knitting was done. lunch was served.

Illyria Farm Bureau Duane Strong Mypton Strong Carl Rubens Strong

Touch Of Brass Premieres In Valley High School

Evangelist Billy Graham presents Touch Of Brass with World Wide Pictures, a film set in Manchester about a working family, directed by Dick Ross. It screens Wednesday June 5 at 8 pm in the Valley High School auditorium, paired with To God The Glory, featuring Cliff Barrows George Beverly Shea Todd Smith Don Hustad and the Christianaires Choir. A sing along segment invites audience participation for a full evening of inspiration.

Evangelist Billy Graham Valley High School Graham World Wide Pictures Manchester England Dick Ross Billy Graham Cliff Barrows George Beverly Shea Todd Smith Don Hustad Christianaires Choir

Willing Workers Club Meets in May at Mars Home

The Willing Workers Club met on Tuesday May 7 at the Kenneth ieyosa home in Pucvaay. Members stitched a quilt and observed two birthdays. Guest Mrs. Mervin Reierson attended, and Mrs. Mervin Anderson will host the June gathering.

Pucvaay the Mars Kenneth Ieyosa Mervin Reierson Mervin Anderson

Debbie Loftsgard's Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs Ronald Loftsgard hosted Friday afternoon for Debbie Loftsgard fifth birthday. Guests included Lisa Jacobson Clermont Diana Halverson Monty Helms Billy Pfister Rose Pfister Marilyn Loftsgard Kim Loftsgard Wanda Martin Donna Martin Mrs Jacobson Shelly Nims Clermont Karol Loftsgard Mdms Wm Pfister Gilbert Loftsgard.

Ronald Loftsgard David Drew Debbie Lisa Jacobson Clermont Diana Halverson Monty Helms Billy Rose Pfister Marilyn Kim Loftsgard Wanda Donna Martin

Church and Sunday School Hours Change at Local Churches

Summer schedule begins next Sunday at St. Pauls Methodist Clermont Methodist and Ilyria Community churches. Worship times list Clermont 8:00 a.m. St Pauls Elgin 9:00 a.m. Sunday school 10:00 at Clermont, Ly ria 9:00 with worship 10:15.

St. Paul’s Methodist Clermont Methodist Ilyria Clermont St. Paul's Elgin Lyria

Valley alumna earns varsity basketball award at Iowa Wesleyan

Dianne Frieden daughter of the Floyd Friedens received a varsity award for women's basketball at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. The former Valley star is highlighted for her achievement.

Dianne Frieden Floyd Friedens Iowa Wesleyan College of Mount Pleasant Valley

Wadena Civil Defense program open to all area residents

The Wadena News notes a continued Civil Defense program for the Wadena community and surrounding areas. The free program welcomes participants of all ages from the area, stating it is open to everyone. It mentions the program as part of Civil Defense efforts and hints at ongoing results.

Wadena

Red Cross Swimming Program And Community Club Notices

Palmer Memorial Hospital and Wadena host a participation program with bracelets and ID cards. Technicians from Pi Memorial Hospital will handle typing in Wadena on a later date. Mail name and number to Marjorie Knox to join. Red Cross swimming runs June 24 with Elgin Clermont and Wadena communities at Upper Town University. Community Club meets third Mondays with June talent show and July 4-H program.

Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union Wadena Pi Memorial Hospital Marjorie Knox RED Cross Swimming Red Cross Elgin Clermont Upper Town University

Presbyterian Bible School In Session At Wadena

The Wadena Presbyterian Bible school will run two weeks starting May 37 with ten morning sessions from 8 45 to 11 30 for nursery through ninth grade. The theme is The Church. A program will be held Sunday June 9 at the regular worship service followed by a noon church basement picnic. Teachers include Leona Popenhagen Kay Thomas Kay Mayhugh Mrs Lcallen Knox Vi Anderson Betty Bond Hazel Aylsworth Fay Patterson and Marjorie Corbin with helpers Nancy Alderson Connie Whittenbaugh.

Presbyterian Sisle Wadena Presbyterian Bible School Leona Popenhagen Kay Thomas Kay Mayhugh Lcallen Knox Vi Anderson Betty

Summer Schedule for Cub Scouts Pack 120

Carol Corbin and Karyn Mathys Mrs Knox superintendent of the school present a summer schedule for Pack 120 with events from Memorial Day through August 14. Activities include a model circus at Jesup June 1 2 kite flying June 12 bike safety June 19 pack meeting picnic June 23 trail ride June 26 open dates July 3 fishing with dads July 10 swimming July 17 Elkader trip July 4 open dates August 7 Ft Atkinson trip August 14 cookout for separate dens. Vacation planned until school resumes.

Carol Corbin Karyn Mathys Knox Legion Hall Jesup Elkader

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Richard Agner Will Christen Robert D. Reeder Kodak Ray Herwig Dorothy Etter Wadena Presbyterian Church Cemetery Association Children, Co West Clermont Lutheran Boleyn House Charles Wenger Sam Frieden Roger Torson Paul Smith Bae Charles City Butler Steel Bob Swale Butler Funk George Nickels Clinton Engines Nelson Shop Will State of Iowa Fayette County Herbert D. Klammer Hal Ada Kay Falk Curtiss Saweona, Bervice, Inc Leonard Heins Larson Radio & TV SALES Dial 6051 Elgin, Iowa E. W Hilgemann Lawyer Elgin State Bank Butikofer Construction Co Dennis Butikofer Clarence Kittelson Ed Gudeman Albert Scheitlin Albert Schmidgall Elgin, T Ernest Welti Rockford C. & W. Auction Market Alderson Res Illyria Pita Ecata Curato Tedd Dom Barrows Shea «Smith Paul N. Moser R. T. Martin Postville State Bank Phon Willing Workers Club Meeting Debbie Loftsgard Frieden’s Iga Market FELCO Elgin Co-operative Co Keith Kohler CUB Scouts Den Ft. Atkinson Frieden’s Torkelson Motor Co Chrysler Motors Corporation Const Aluminum Heauty & Safety Schori Kuster
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