Obituary for Walter Wenger from Strawberry Point area
Walter Wenger son of Christian and Caroline Wenger was born May 19 1902 on the family farm near Elgin and died October 9 1962 in Manchester hospital. He married Wilma Steinmetz March 13 1943 and they ran a dry goods and grocery store in Strawberry Point from 1944 until his death. He was survived by his wife seven brothers and three sisters plus nieces nephews and many friends. Card of Thanks from the Wenger family expresses gratitude for sympathy and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wenger
Christian
Caroline Wenger
Elgin
Manchester
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Wilma Steinmetz
Strawberry Punt
John
Louis
Alfred
Rose
Wilma
Fred
Emmetsburg
Val
Ida
Helen
Mary
Milton Morgan
Owosso
Mich
Nerces
Fiying
Strawberry Point
Postville Triumphs Over Valley 32 to 0 in Football
Postville blanked Valley 32 to 0 as Rex Carlson scored on a short run and Don Smith added a 55 yard TD. Valley fumbled for a safety on their own one yard line and Dave Thompson was tackled in the end zone for another. Final score also notes Elkader over Fayette 34 21 and Waukon 7 West Central 6.
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Beebrie
Koening
Valley
Postville
Ty Rex Carlson
Rex Carlson
Don Smith
Dave Thompson
Elkader
Fayette
North
Sumner
Waukon
West Central
Upper Iowa
Isid
Obituary for Otto E Olson of Elgin and Detroit
Otto Earl Olson born February 15 1910 in Elgin son of Ole and Emma Olson. He lived in Clermont and Elgin high school graduate 1928 attended Upper Iowa University. He worked in Detroit in construction and at Ford Protective Police, married there and had daughter Olette Paula. Returned to Elgin 1946 built the Drive In and later married Hazel Ewing Dennison in 1953. They lived in Elgin with daughter Jennifer and son Kim Richard born September 15 1954. He died October 12 at age 52 with survivors including wife Hazel daughters Olette Schultz and Jennifer Hill son Kim and two grandchildren. sisters Ruth Nora Ida Ruby Leona and other family relations. Burial in Elgin Cemetery.
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Muehlethaler
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Donald Caspers
Elgin
Otto Earl Olson
Ole and
Emma (Bauder) Olson
Clermont
Elgin High School
Upper Iowa University
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Co
Olette Paula
Hazel Ewing Dennison
Jennifer
Dennison
Kim Richard
Hazel
Olette Schultz
Jennifer Hill
Kim
Ruth
Nora
Ida
Pasadena
Calif
Ruby
Leona
Pittsburg
Mabel
Obituary Card for Otto Olson and Family Thanks
Dorothy Elizabeth and brother Paul preceded him in death. Casket bearers were Clar E Klingmen Don Fauser Paul Zurbriggen and Robert Wilson. CARD OF THANKS Our heartfelt thanks for all who offered sympathy in the loss of husband and father Otto Olson. To all who sent flowers contributed food and acts of kindness we are deeply grateful. Mrs Hazel Olson and Kim Mr and Mrs Donald Schultz and Ramona Mr and Mrs Gerald Hill and Judd Te
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Wenger
W. S. Wenger
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Paul
Clar- E. J. Klingmen
Don Fauser
Paul Zurbriggen
Robert Wilson
Otto Olson
Hazel Olson
Kim
Donald Schultz
Ramona
Gerald Hill
Judd
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau meets for district workshop
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers met October 12 at Mrs. Clifford Medberry’s home with 20 members and guests. Devotions were led by Mrs. Medberry. Lake Martin demonstrated with a flannel board on Progress of Farm Legislation. District workshop reports covered healthful living, publicizing, reading, and campaign candidate study. Harvest topics and a Flower Arrangement and Drying lesson were presented. Community events include United Nations Day at the Farm Bureau building in Fayette and the annual Farm Bureau meeting Saturday night, Oct. 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemekerg
Clifford Medberry
Clifford Medtour
Lake Martin
Ehatemen
Edward Krueger
Dale Seitz
Carlton Krueger
Richard Brieden
United Nations
Farm Bureau
Faycette
Goven
Next meeting hosted at Mrs A B Jacob home
A meeting will be held on November 9 at the home of Mrs A B Jacob. The lesson will be given by Mrs Ly Lyle Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jacob
Ly’ Lyle Martin
Busy Beavers 4H Elects Officers At Center School
The Busy Beavers 4H Chile met at Center School House near Gander on Oct. 8 with the pledge to the flag. Members brought a leaf for roll call as officers were elected: President Diane Frieden, Vice President Bonnie Ittleson, Secretary Linda Cummings, Treasurer Diane Leiren, Reporter Patty Amundson, Historian Bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Chile
Omer
U. S
Center School House
Gander
Diane Frieden
Bonnie Ittleson
Linda Cummings
Diane Leiren
Patty Amundson
Bet
Elgin Echo Dial 3711 Post Office Notice
Notice published in Elgin Fayette County on September 1 1891 by Herman and Bartunek. Reads matter about post office at Elgin and identifier 3711 with weekly Wednesday publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette County
Omer
Hermen & Bartunek
Advertising Rates for Readers Classifieds
Rates shown per line ten cents with a minimum weekly charge of thirty cents when cash accompanies the order and fifty cents otherwise. Blind ads or inquiries carry a fifty cent weekly minimum. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced at one dollar up to ten lines. additional lines are five cents each. Resolutions of Respect church and school notices with admission charged and obituary poetry follow regular rates.
4-H Leaders Will Return for Next Year
Bonita Kj an and Sanderson, PhD, named among the leaders who will retain their positions for another year as the 4-H program continues its ongoing leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty, Sanderson
Bonita Kjan
St Olaf and Gunder Lutheran Parishes Worship Times
St Olaf and Gunder parishes hold worship with Holy Communion on the last Sunday of each month and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Marion Lutheran Church hosts a women’s meeting on the second Thursday at 1 30 p.m. In Norway worship is at 9 a.m with a service first Sunday at the Chapel and other services at the Church. Holy Communion and Sunday School at 10 15 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lutheran Church
Norway
Holy Communion
Weekend visitors fill Fergus County homes
Mrs Reed Mondz prem hosted visitors while Mr and Mrs Falet hosted Eight sent owners. Mr and Mrs Jon Mratzek joined in Chic gatherings with Mr and Mrs Fissel Larson and others. Mary Beth Pam Kathy and Di ane plus Mr and Mrs Eugene Lehman were coffee guests of the Jack Adrians after a football game. Marie Blunier and Sanaa TL hosted guests, as did Mr and Mrs Louis Boucher and Schup ch. Frieden Sunday afternoon saw Ard Ketelsen and Kirk from Moline visit the Gus Krueger home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Mondz Prem
Fissel Larson
Mary Beth
Pam
Kathy
Diane
Eugene Lehman
Jack Adrians
Marie Blunier
Sanaa TL
Louis Boucher
Schupch
Fanny
Frieden
Ard Ketelsen
Kirk
Moline
Til
Gus Krueger
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Kraft Oil
Moore
Elec
Tiger
Chense' Ille
Lir
Dregestot
Hanson
Anchor Hockings
Prom & Ton
ARMY
Gunder News
Glen Nims
Shelly Nims
Gilbert Loftsgard
Emma Larson
Otto E. Olson
P. V. Farm Bureau Meeting
N.E
St. Olaf & Gunder
Marion
Bob Falk
Clair’s Recreation
Elgin Produce
Elgin Co-operative Co
Elgin Canning Co
Elgin State Bank
Elgin Echo Falb’s
Helium
Ishman
Tillotson
Torkelson Motor Co
H. H. Wolf
Falb’s Market
Fauser Oil Co
Frieden Food Locker
Halverson’s
Moore’s
Carer Se A
Cen
Lara
Emralet
Chery Ei, Coreatr
Corvette
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