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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1957
Page
1
The Elgin Echo publishes weekly on Thursdays from Elgin Iowa. This record notes the paper’s second class mail status and post office details in Fayette County Iowa under the 1852 act.
Louis E Nelson died November 17 at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. Services were held Thursday at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev. John Kronlokken officiating. He was born June 4, 1891 near Clermont, married Ellen Kappan in 1915, and farmed most of his life near Clermont and Elgin. Survived by wife Ellen, children Lyle, Lillian, Edna, six siblings, three grandchildren, and three step-siblings. Pallbearers included Clive Helms, John Schaer, Ervin Metzger, Edward Krueger, Jacob Lehman, and Herbert Dummermuth. Special music by Agnes Bilden and Mrs Willet Miller. Card of thanks notes gratitude to friends, hospital staff, and those who provided aid.
Leslie Grover Lehman born April 1 1886 in Elgin died November 17 1957 at 71 in Elgin. He married Dora L Mathews on October 2 1911 and had one daughter Lois. He owned a Elgin hardware store from 1914 to 1949 and stayed active in business and the Iowa Retail Hardware Association. Survived by wife daughter two sisters Lula Schmid Edith Berg and other relatives. Funeral November 20 at St Pauls Methodist Elgin with Rev H John Vanderbeck and local quartet.
Mrs. Leslie Lehman and family announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Janet Hoppenworth, to James Lehman of Waucoma. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and cross-shaped cake, with 230 guests at the church reception. Bride's sister Janet was maid of honor. wedding party included several attendants from Sumner and Dubuque. The couple will reside on a farm near Waucoma.
White chrysanthemum arrangements graced the altar of St John Lutheran Church Buck Creek Sumner as Missy Ramona Hoppenworth and Robert Lehman exchanged vows Friday evening Nov 15. Rev Reitz of Richfield Lutheran performed the double ring ceremony while Barbara Zell played Lohengrin and Marlene Burger sang O Perfect Love.
Elgin retailer Klingman’s Clothes Shop announces a 10 percent reduction on all men’s suits in stock. Offer applies to current inventory with no stated end date. Local shoppers may find formalwear and business attire at reduced prices.
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