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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
1
The notice lists per line rates for readers and want ads, with ten cents per line and a 30 cent weekly minimum when paid with cash. Blind ads and inquiries carry a 50 cent minimum weekly charge. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced at 1.00, with limits and extra lines at five cents each. Resolutions of Respect and obituary poetry follow regular rates.
The Sunnydale Club gathered with nine members and two guests at Mrs Kenneth Morks home on October 28. Devotions were led by Mrs Mork after hymn singing and poetry readings by Mrs M J Block. A lesson on glass making followed before a closing song and lunch. The December meeting is set for November 24 at Mrs Ole Reiersons home.
The Busy Beavers 4-H club met November 9 at Karen and Linda Cummings with Dianne Frieden assisting. Twenty one members answered roll call. Program included talks on sewing equipment and hair care, demonstrations on sewing on a button and correct use of shears, plus fire prevention. Prizes were awarded for costumes to Diana Bilden, Vera Coffin, Bonnie Kittleson, and Lana Olson. Alyce Oelberg and Diana Bilden were named better groomed girls of the month. Cheryl Anderson joined the club.
A baby shower was hosted for Mrs Keith Johnson at Mrs Kenneth Hellum’s home on November 8. Hostesses included Mrs Kenneth Hellum Dorothy Hellum and Jean Ann Hellum. Attendees included Mrs John Hellum Elaine Hellum Mrs Oscar Johnson Marietta Johnson Mrs Stanley Berg Mrs Robert Topel Mrs James Blowham Mrs Dale Johnson Mrs Dean Johnson Mrs Roger Johnson Mrs Marlin Johnson Mrs Fred Kruse Mrs James Kruse Mrs Wayne Chamberlain JoAnn Roth Mrs Delbert Hageman Miss Edith DeCon Mrs George Peck Janice Jeck Gloria Peck Nancy Peck and Mrs Marvin Miller. Guests unable to attend who sent gifts were Mrs Roger Muller Mrs Harva Miller and Mrs
Earl Miller along with Mrs. Kenneth Roth and Mrs. Roy Krause are listed in a sequence of recipients or associated parties in an item from the local notices column. The item gives no further context or action beyond naming the individuals.
Metta Krueger named executrix by Fayette County District Court to administer the Edwin A. Krueger estate. Creditors must present claims authenticated to the court for allowance and all indebtedness paid to the executrix. Attorneys Traeger & Koempel, West Union, Iowa date November 6, 1959.
The Town Council met in regular session with Councilmen Boyle Muehlethaler Mulford and Wilson present. Mayor Schori and Capper absent. Minutes approved. Bills audited and allowed across funds including general street water and public safety. Building permits issued for Geh ring Klingman Vaughn and Elgin Canning Co. Election board appointed. Adjourned.
Paul Hertzke of Lakota was injured when a loose elevator hopper fell on his head while he shoveled spilled corn. The report notes the hopper loosened and struck him as he worked. An unrelated warning advises against sitting on a stool in a field hoping a cow backs up to you for milk.
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