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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
1
Elgin Echo Dials publishes weekly in Elgin Iowa Fayette County with second class mail status under 1852 act. The notice indicates standard publication by local newspaper, distributed every Thursday from Elgin.
Grace Armenia Barker died October 4 after 6:15 pm. Funeral held at First Baptist Church West Union at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Richard Krell officiating. Burial in Pleasant Grove near Brainard. Pallbearers named Duane Barker, Don Malek, Elwecod Rubens, Doyle Nefzger, Leo Boyer, Doyle Baker. Survived by six children, one sister, three brothers, thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild. Card of thanks from Barker family.
Margie Bemiss and David Lyford of Milwaukee Wisconsin exchanged marriage vows on Saturday September 26 at Mulleton Methodist Church in Plymouth Wisconsin. The Rev Glen Sitred led the double ring ceremony with Quinten Carman singing I Walk with God and The Lord's Prayer accompanied by Gail Carman. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with scalloped lace edging, a pearl rhinestone crown and light pink rose bouquet. Attendants were sisters Mrs Glenn Zachow matron of honor and Mrs Charles Lex bridesmatron in aqua organza. best man was John Kirkpatrick and Gene Gere was groomsman.
Clar ence Bemis of Adell and Jan Gravencamp seated guests at the ceremony. After a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and Canada the couple will live at 5433 W. Martin Drive Milwaukee. The bride, from Adell, trained as a nurse at Deaconess hospital School of Nursing in Milwaukee and works at Milwaukee County General. The groom, educated in Mt. Vernon and Town State University, is a civil engineer for the city of Milwaukee. The church activities included re-elected officers, Bible study from Eph esians, hymn, free will offering, October birthdays honored, and closing prayers.
The Tertia Club gathered Monday evening October 5 at Mrs. Conner Dummermuth’s home with 17 members and one guest Mrs. Richard Wright. Mrs. Robert Moore wore the most original costume. new member Mrs. Jae Ogle was welcomed. A basket social is set for October 20 to raise funds for the Jr. Federated project. 1980 program committee members were named including Mrs. Russell Wenger edm. and others. Next meeting, guest night, is Tuesday November 3 at the Lutheran Church.
The Marion Mission Society met at the church with hostesses Morms. Ken neth Anderson and Mrs. Rosina Anderson. Mrs. Harold Opland led scripture reading, prayer, and Bible study. The secretary’s report was approved. A 36.00 birthday gift was given by Mrs. Margaret Olson. A thank you note from Luther College praised the 2nd half dormitory payment. Funds of 50.00 each were decided for Home Mission and Foreign Mission. Workers' conference set for October 27 at Waukon. Delegates elected: Mrs. Orgin Loftsgard, Mrs. Tillman Thompson. alternate: Mrs. Mervin Reierson. Coffee strips coordinators: Mrs. Ole Loftsgard, Mrs Otto Gisleson. Officers elected: President Mrs. Robert McNally, Vice President Mrs. Robert Wettleson, Secretary Mrs. Harvey Anderson with assistant Sec., program chair Mrs. Christine Rypestol, decoration chair Mrs. Enoch Mark, Mrs. Clarence Anderson, Virs. Robert Wettleson, and Mrs. Mervin Reierson. Membership, hospitality, and cleaning duties noted.
Ellen Elizabeth Kerr, born November 26 1878 at Wadena, died October 14 at Good Samaritan Home Cresco at age 80. Widow of Henry Binnie Kerr, she farmed in Highland Two Waterloo Lime Springs and Fredericksburg areas before May 1956. Survived by three children Florence Leo Osey, eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Final rites October 13 at Muehlethaler Chapel. Burial at Illyria Cemetery.
Dr E R Withell of Elkader reports the turbo jet boat intended to travel from Elkader to Clermont via the Turkey River could not launch. He says a suitable launching site for this boat type could not be found to support the apparatus.
The Town of Wadena Iowa orders a special election on November 12 1950 from 8 am to 8 pm at Town Hall to decide whether to grant Interstate Power Company a 25 year electric franchise. The ordinance outlines rights of way, construction and operation of an electric plant and distribution system within the town, city street and public grounds access, extension terms for service within the municipality, and protections for the town against liability. election approval noted as October 6, 1959.
W. E. Corkery mayor and J. O. Probert clerk sign the town council attestation for the Town of Wadena Iowa dated the Sid day of Oct 1980. The document records official approval by local officials and includes the clerk’s seal and place.
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