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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1964
Page
1
The Elgin Echo of Elgin Iowa notes weekly publication by Bermen and Bartuner and its second class mail entry dated September 1 1891 at the Fayette County post office under act of March 3.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society met in West Union at Heiser Memorial Library Monday evening. The program highlighted Changing Europeans in other Cultures and economic progress driven by tourist trade. Blanch Ashby spoke on living standards, while Ariens Thonpet discussed India’s agricultural status and poverty. Iva Fenner contributed remarks.
Kay Marlene Miller and David Bruce Boleyn were married at First Baptist Church of Elgin on October 3 in an 8 p.m. double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. George Breitkreuz. Yellow chrysanthemums adorned the altar with Arden Greener singing The Lord's Prayer and The Wed-
The article records the Miller and Voleyn families at a wedding with detailed attire and roles. The bride wore chantilly lace, bouquet of talisman roses, and sisters Nancy and Sherry served as maid of honor and bridesmaid. Best man was Steven Metzger, with Jeyn as attendee and Kimberley Miller as flower girl. Receivables and hostesses noted. nominations discussed for upcoming meeting.
Elgin ALCW opened with a hymn sung by pianist Hogelie. Pastor Fjelstul led devotions from First Corinthians. The Scope and Standard subscriptions were renewed during the session.
List of attendees includes Harry Cline Wenger Jett Wenger Stacey Eimer Meyer Daya James Mrs Ellen Ma am Elem Noel Smith Karen Cheryl and others. DUL hosts unable to dine. Afternoon callers included Lee ky David Mark Sopper Rev and Mrs Lamis Gross David Rev Roger Peterson Miri Kari Kent and Craig Wenger.
Regina Duran daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Durnan received her First Holy Communion on Sunday October four at the parish church The ceremony marked a special milestone for the family with relatives in attendance.
The fragment mentions Ash and Nancy with Lisyd Holtzman and Jean, Oler couple, Charles Wenger family, Lane Ash, Perry Medberry, Medberry, Max Meoperry ott and H. W Falk, all linked to West Union and Heary McM.
A fragmented snippet notes a winter product push. It mentions a local dealer and claims about popularity with a 39 percent figure. No clear event or entities beyond dealer and the generic market context are readable.
A string of social mentions lists Ian and Mark with the Leonard Moore family along with Betta Snyder and Otis Torkelson and family as dinner guests Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Olson hosted Sunday supper for John Butikofer Jr and family and others. Thursday evening included Mr Oct Ty and Harlan Sprinkle from Iowa City visiting Orvin Olson. Additional notes reference LaVerne Larson and Lois hosting home visits and neighbors sharing vacation time with friends amid casual evening gatherings.
A birthday coffee Wednesday afternoon honored Orvin Thompson. Guests included Di and Ben Ei Fiannseen and Ellen Mrs. Don Sutter, Kris and Kelly, Mrs. Harvey Paulsen and Mrs. Charles Wenger. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Butikofer and Mrs. Lulu Schmid were dinner guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. George Schupbach. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goodell and Mark.
A scrambled lottery style list shows numbers like 00 720 and 1028 168 1340 1760 1837 with scattered letters and symbols. The fragment hints at a draw result or game code but lacks clear context, participants, or official names. Further readable details are needed to identify specific winners or affiliations.
Calendar items list Jointed training for 4-H leaders in Fayette and policy discussion in Oelwein. Upcoming events include a Conference in Ames, a Home Economics Committee meeting at 1 30 PM, and a truncated mention of Waukon and other towns with unclear details.
Harold Meyer writes a brief thank you card after returning home to Strawberry Point last Friday from grievant Hospital where he had been a patient since August.
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