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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1965

Page

4

Elgin Homes and Rentals Highlight Local Ads

A packed classifieds fragment lists an OPEN Livestock Feeds Division Manager opening, a NEW 2 bedroom Elgin home for sale with modern kitchen and energy savings, downstairs and upstairs rentals with dates, and several sale items including P B Spotted Poland China Boars, Gilts, a Philco refrigerator, beds, rugs, and a studio coach. Contact details include Vince Bartunek, Ben Hulbert, Elmer Butikofer, and Mrs. Charles Wenger.

Elgin Vince Bartunek Charles Wenger P. B Poland New Blood Ben Hulbert Wadena

Best Bet Muggins Ims Sinking of Marrying Again

A garbled dialogue page wires a sequence of cartoon captions and quips. It features lines about age honesty in marriage, fashion shifts, and playful exchanges between characters. Names appear as whimsical nicknames and misheard phrases.

Muggins Buggins

Cards of Thanks Reflections From Local Readers

A sequence of thanks from residents across the community. Don Gardner expresses gratitude to the football game parking volunteers. Mrs Louis Butikoter thanks friends for birthday cards and gifts. Clyde Lincoln and family thank those who celebrated their anniversary. Bob Grimes thanks friends for support during hospitalization. The Grimes family also remembers the kindness shown after the passing of Gus Krueger.

Louis Butikoter Mrs Clyde Lincoln Bob Grimes Gus Gus Krueger

Ill and Hospitalized Patient Ida Pulfer at Evan gelical Hospital

Mrs Ida Pulfer is hospitalized at Evangelical Hospital in Marshalltown after eye surgery on Friday October 23. The record notes her condition as ill and hospitalized.

Ida Pul- Pulfer Evangelical Hospital Marshalltown

Veterans Hospital visit notes and cattle sale details

John Anderson visited the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City last Friday and is on the 7th floor. Dennis Meyer of Elgin recently sold an Aberdeen Angus bull to Lee Patten of Aurora.

Elgin Alvin Thiese Iowa Gibson Mastertone Bob Kling Man Wadena Klinger Tractor Service West Union Gerald Steva Luana Postville Veterans Hospital John Anderson Veterans’ Hospital Iowa City Dennis Meyer Lee Patten Aurora

Veterans Day Reflections and Local 4 H Club News

Veterans Day 1965 urged unity in defense of freedom and peaceful world order while honoring servicemen. The Valley community article notes the significance of Veterans Day, then shifts to a 4 H Club meeting with demonstrations on flower arranging, plant care, and home projects led by Marcia Demmler Debbie Gisleson Diane Hanson Marion Moore Janice Hanson Inga Hanson Audrey Pulfer and Marilyn Butikofer with lunch provided by Mrs Medberry and Linda.

Valley Marcia Demmler Debbie Gisleson Diane Hanson Marion Moore Janice Hanson Inga Hanson Audrey Pulfer Mrs.Medberry Linda

Bemis and Halversons Visit Swartinger Family in Conway

Mr and Mrs Robert Bemis and Paul and Mrs Bettina Halverson visited the Wayne Swartinger family in Conway on Sunday and also called on John Anderson at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.

Robert Bemis Paul Bettina Halverson Wayne Swartinger Conway John Anderson Veterans’ Hospital Iowa City

Marion Busy Bees 4 H News Meeting Notes

The Marion Busy Bees 4 H Club met at Linda Medberry's home on Sept 27. Fourteen members answered roll by bringing a flower. Old and new business were discussed. A motion to pay Linda Medberry for varnish was made. A committee was chosen to prepare a gift for Vera Shaffer. Uniforms to be worn Sept 30. Eight bulletin boards to be displayed in Jr High and High School.

Marion Busy Bees Linda Medberry Ipay Vera Shaffer

Swap completes farm and Main Street home exchange

Swap between Swap Homes owners Mr. and Mrs. Clif Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson closes on an 85 acre farm home and the Johnson home on Main Street. Exchange moves occur during the coming weekend.

Clif Wilson Keith Johnson Johnson Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont Reuben Hackmann Harold Hanson Francis Butikofer Terfia Club Larson Shopping Center Smith- Corona Sterling Ray Boliman Farmer's Gene Wenger Montour Produce Monona Tlip Impact Milling Co Cliff J. Olson Singer Belle Plaine Minnesota Lyria Green Howard Strawberry Point Philco Elmer Butikofer C. & W. Auction Market G. W. Alderson Stern Finance Co Des Moines Usher Mrs. A Mrs. B Livan Aries “Isterie Warp Schori& Kusterler, CO William K. Erickson Don Gardner Marilyn Butikofer Very Coffin Bernard Hanson Dwayne Frieden Pam Coffin Willy’s Gun Shop David Christen Oelwein Frederick Leonard Heins Elgin E. W. Hilgemann Smith Building Frieden’s Duncan Hines Elgin, Iowa Arlington, Iowa Ferca FELCO
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