This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1959
Page
3
Clermont residents host and visit relatives across Cedar Rapids Decorah Ridgeway and New Hampton. Vehicles include trips to Des Moines and Chicago areas for funerals and conventions while local families gather for dinners and weekend visits. Notable names include Olson Thies Swenson Crowe and Krueger families among many.
Mr and Mrs Richard Meyer and Bruce visited in the LaVerne Larson home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Karl Miller and Clarissa visited from Thursday to Sunday in the Samuel Lamb home in Milwaukee Wis.
Charles Wagner a junior at the University of Dubuque was elected to Who's Who Among Students of American Colleges and Universities. Ten juniors and seniors were chosen based on recommendations by campus committees and faculty. Wagner is noted for academics leadership participation and service. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Wagner of Elgin.
Til and Hospitalized Mrs G D Grimes was admitted to Palmer Memorial Hospital Saturday for treatment of a blood clot. Mrs Bess Blake was released from the hospital Sunday after two weeks. Nancy Orth had a tonsillectomy at Palmer Memorial Hospital Saturday morning and was released Sunday morning. Mrs Lena Borchardt was admitted to Postville Hospital Monday for x rays and examination.
Martha Sara Olson Nelson daughter of Martha and Paul Olson was born near Eagle Grove August 26, 1878. She was baptized in infancy and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Thor. In 1913 she married Christian Nelson.
Pastor Hjortholm of Clermont spent all post marriage years in Elgin and Clermont. She was preceded in death by her husband and three infant sons, parents, one sister and brother. Survived by three daughters Myrtle Howard Chicago Selma Schierholz Luana and Clara Belschner Arlington ten grandchildren three brothers and two sisters. She died at Selma's home November 7 at age 81.
Sheehan-Olson Post of the American Legion met Monday evening with a good turnout. A trip to Independence on Sunday November 22 to visit Forgotten Veterans in the Mental Health Institute was planned. Discussion covered Hoy Scout needs and a drive to recruit Den Mothers and life Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders.
The saying suggests that timely gentle praise shapes character. It emphasizes that small, consistent encouragement can foster resilience and integrity in individuals over time.
Four of the five 2002 Andrew High School graduates held a reunion in Maquoketa. They stay in touch with the fifth member who lives in California through robin letters. All five graduates were girls.
Mr and Mrs Dick Carstens of Lisbon celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary. He is 95 and she is 87.
Horton farmer John Steere died from injuries after a bull gore attack. The animal struck him and stomped him to the ground, leaving him fatally harmed.
Treating a reservoir or pond bed with tetrasodium pyrophosphate will reduce water seepage from the pond to some extent. The practice suggests chemical stabilization of soils to minimize leakage while noting variable effectiveness.
Oscar Schmith of Paullina recently found a grocer charge slip dated about 50 years ago. The slip lists items such as 15 dozen eggs at a cent per dozen and 20 pounds of butter for 1.05 dollars, reflecting historic grocery prices.
The Wolff Shoe Store in Ionia was demolished to clear space for a new building. The store stood in the family of Albert Wolff and son for 72 years. A hang over is described as something occupying the head unused the previous night.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.