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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1967

Page

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Johnson Hach Wedding in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

Marjorie L. Johnson and Robert Hach united in marriage Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Iowa City. The bride wore a grey knit suit with yellow corsage. attendants included Bob and Mrs Ellison. After a ceremony, a dinner was served in Iowa City. They will reside at 2030 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids starting November 6.

Marjorie L. Johnson Cedar Rapids Harry L. Johnson Robert Hach First Presbyterian Church Iowa City Francis Pritchard Bob Ellison Montrose Hotel Hach/ Bros. Company, Inc Carousel Lester Baldwin Will Hach Harry L., Johnson 1St Ave

Circle Rachael Met Circle Rachael Meeting Notes

Circle Rachael met Thursday October 26 at the home of Mrs John McMillan with Mrs Robert Medberry as co host. Eighteen members answered toll call guest Mrs George Lerch attended. The program Whither the Methodist Church was given by Mrs Dennis Meyer and Mrs Arthur Lantz. Soup supper was discussed and voted down. Record book sales were reported and the balance on hand to be kept. Lunch followed.

Circle Rachael John McMillan Robert Medberry Methodist Church Dennis Meyer Arthur Lantz George Lerch

Franklin Street Birthday Club Gathering

The Franklin Street Birthday Club met Friday at the home of Mrs. Allen Habeger to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Habeger, Mollie Schneider, and Mrs. Ruth Loftsgard. Guests included Mrs. Earl Kiple, Wilma Welch, Myrtle Kohler, Celia Thoman, Robert Falk, Ernest Baumgartner, Enoch Nelson, and Rose Reusser. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Robert Falb and Rose Reusser.

Franklin Street Birthday Club Allen Habeger

Editorial on highway fatalities and public safety in Iowa

An editorial from the Department of Public Safety warns that auto crash deaths in Iowa rival or exceed wartime losses, noting 24 750 killed since 1930 and nearly half a million injured since 1938. It urges drivers to act to protect themselves and neighbors.

Dept. of Public Safety Department of Public Safety Towa

Elgin Library Hosts National Book Week Activities

Elgin Public Library celebrates National Book Week October 29 to November 4 with Story Time for grade schoolers. New books arrive from Eastern Iowa Coop including titles by Stevenson and Folsom, plus guides and arts books. Westerns and light romance books borrowed from Heiserman Library, Des Moines records arrive, and purchases/donations expand the collection for the week.

Elgin Public Library Iowa Elgin Library Stevenson Specer Mantle Alexander Liphind Franken Linksetter Boucher Folsom Frome Morgan House & Garden Better Homes & Gardens Zechlin Hutton Haves Heiserman West Union Des Moines Echo

Pleasant Valley Homemakers Plan Holiday Fair at Elgin Library

The Pleasant Valley Homemakers met Oct. 16 at Mrs. Clarence Ruckdashel's home. They voted to hold a Holiday Fair Nov. 15 at the Elgin Library with setup at 10 a.m. Nov. 16. Edna Gehring taught parchment greeting cards, Mary Ann Gibson quizzed on dollars and cents, Olga Bloekhus led a voting quiz. Guest speaker Mrs. Robert Miller discussed wigs and wiglets with models chosen for demonstrations.

Pleasant Valley Clarence Ruckdashel Ruckdashel Elgin Library Edna Gehring Mary Ann Gibson Olga Bloekhus Robert Miller Oehvein Darwin Rue Guesin

Baptist Women's Day of Prayer Observance at First Baptist Els

The Baptist Women of the First Baptist Church in Els invite members to a Day of Prayer on Wednesday November 8 at 7 50 p m with the theme The Beloved Physician from Colossians 4 14 Led by Mrs Harry L Johnson president of the Women’s Contingent World Alliance the service features prayers hymns readers and times of reflection including Praise Him Praise Him That Beautiful Name The Faith of Luke the Beloved Physician and The Beloved Physician At a Bridge Builder Offering and benediction follow with additional readers and a silent prayer period The Tabitha Society extends the invitation to attend.

Els Colossians Harry L. Johnson Women’s Centrantist World Alliance Edgar Bates Leo Lehman Luke Orville Meth Fred Lehner Gary Horne Leon Jacob Earl Kiple Hugo Hackmann Robert Moore Abe Habeger Kenton Krueger Edward Krueger Esther Erickson Paul Zurbriggen Archie Schroeder Tabitha Society

Pink and Blue Shower Held for Mrs Albert Butikofer

A pink and blue shower was held at the Earl Seitz home for Mrs. Albert Butikofer Ost 27. Hostesses were Mrs. Francis West and Mrs. Earl Seitz. Attending were many Butikofer relatives along with friends. gifts were opened and games played before refreshments.

Albert Butikofer Earl Seitz Francis West Mdma Marie Butikofer Celia Butikofer Anna Schupbach Lews Lehman Ben Dennler Clarence Hofer Paul Butikefer Elizabeth Moore Lawrence Butikofer Harry Butikefer Leon Johansen Wilbur Peake Mervin Hunsberger Larry Butkofer Doug and Brenda Ruth Butikofer Anna Butikefer Lena Schupbteh Maarie Schmidt George Schupbach Reuben Butikofer Bert Butikofer Ruth Schupbach Eugene Nester

Sunnydale Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Hanson Home

The Sunnydale Club met at Mrs. Bernard Hanson home on October 24 with 11 members three guests and five children present. A quilt was tied for Mrs Hanson before the meeting. They opened with a song and roll call Halloween Pranks of Years Ago. Mrs La Vern Larson and Mrs Veryl Coffin gave readings. Mrs Larson presented a game in which Mrs Martin Nelson Manchester won a prize. Lunch was served.

Sunnydale Club Bernard Hanson Hanson LaVern Larson Veryl Coffin

The Brakes and Mint Growers Ad Push

A jumble of phrase snippets notes advertising and opinions on pen usefulness mint grower sales push and odd product claims about cough drops booth paste soap and love songs with a closing line about youth trends and a tease for latest from the youngest.

Does Batman Sleep Upside Down News Teaser

The eldest and a playful line about simple problems headline a quirky note titled The Brakes. It hints at a humorous take or column remark reflecting family banter and comic book culture. No further concrete details are provided.

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