24 Oct 1962
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1962
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial announces subscription prices and advertising rates. It lists readers and classifications, including line rates, minimum charges, and special notices for cards of thanks, memoriam, and resolutions, all subject to standard rates.
Ruth Ann Good and Robert Eugene Medberry wed in a double ring ceremony at Arlington Methodist Church on Sunday October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Rev Herbert C Shaffer officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Allen Wescott and music from organist Mrs John Smith. The bride wore an organza and taffeta gown with lace and veil, bouquet of blue and white mums.
The ceremony featured a fitted scooped neckline gown and a yellow and white mum arrangement. Dennis Meyer served as best man with John Ayonen and Harold Muttart as ushers. The bride wore a tan wool jersey dress with brown accessories. reception followed at the church parlor. After a trip they will live in Elgin. The bride worked at City Laundry Co in Oelwein. husband is a Marine and farmer. Funeral services were held at Muehlethaler and Illyria Church. Burial followed in Illyria Cemetery.
Howard Quenton Shaffer born May 7 1911 on a farm near Elgin grew up in the Elgin community. He married Clara Mae Baechler on December 22 1932 and they had four children Wanda Stanley Dennis and Jon. He farmed in Elgin and near Wadena, drove a school bus, served as Notary Public and church elder, and was a livestock buyer for the Wadena Livestock Exchange until illness. He died October 12 1962 at age 51 after a heart attack at the Wadena Sale Barn. He was survived by his wife Clara and his children Wanda and three sons.
The Marion Happy Hustlers held their annual pancake supper for dads on Oct 16 at East Clermont Lath Church. Eight mothers cooked for 24 4-H members, 15 dads, and 4 guests, then the meeting installed new officers and reviewed finances. Gary Kittelson was refunded 2.85 for decorations, and Harold Hanson led the record books. A film titled Bigough for the Job was shown before departure.
The Towa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on Friday November 9 1962 to receive bids on Bills Journals Calendars Bill Index letter heads and envelopes for the 60th General Assembly 1963 1964 Of ficial Register 36000 lbs White E F Book Paper and 40000 lbs Rag Bond and other items Bids close at 10 00 a m and will be opened read and award made The Board may reject any or all bids For specifications contact S E Tennant Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines Iowa.
In Fayette County district court a hearing is set for November 5 1962 to admit to probate an instrument purporting to be the last will of Howard Shaffer late of the county deceased. Dated West Union October 18 1962 Herbert D Klammer Clerk.
Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth and co host Mia hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening for Janita Dummermyth with John Faye in Fayette attending the event.
At the home of the former Mrs Ella Dummermuth several readings were given and contests held. Prizes were awarded to the bride elect. Mrs Floyd Dummermuth of Cedar Rapids presided at the serving table. Dawn and Connie Dummermuth assisted with the serving. Twenty five guests were present. Miss Dummermuth received many nice gifts.
Wedding vows were exchanged by Jo Ann Fette of Elkader and Dennis Lee Butikofer of Elgin at Peace United Church in Elkader on Saturday Oct 20 at 7 30 p m The Rev Alvin Volle performed the double ring ceremony with an altar of gold and bronze mums Candles. The couple’s parents are Mrs Florence Fette of Elkader and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Butikofer of Elgin. The bride wore a satin gown with empire bodice lace and a chapel train. her veil was silk illusion with a Demi Pearl Crown. She carried a white Bible topped by a white orchid lilies of the valley and white ribbon. The bridal party wore gold brocade dresses with matching accessories and carried bronze and gold baby mums. The reception was for 300 in the church parlor with a four tier cake and a host of helpers.
Lembke and Lois Fette and other locals stand with the bride at a wedding reception in West Union. The bride graduated from Central Community High School Elkader and the American Institute of Business Des Moines and works as secretary to the Interstate Power Co district manager. The bridegroom, an Elgin High School alum, works for Schneider Construction Co Elkader.
Mr and Mrs Howard Medberry hosted a church reception at Tyria Community Church Sunday, honoring Eugene and Margaret Medberry after their October 14 Arlington wedding. Guests assisted with serving and gifts, with Loralee Wenger and Melinda Wenger among those greeting attendees.
The Ilyria Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. Will Christen home on an autumn date. Evening turnout included several members, with Mrs. Myrten Strong presiding and leading the Pledge of Allegiance as the session commenced.
Secretary and treasurer reports read. ACWW delegates Mrs Wittmer and Mrs Hellman reported on Christ Church New Zealand and Melbourne Australia. United Nations night planned for Farm Bureau building in Fayette. Skit One Vote Doesn't Count performed by Clermont and local members. Flower arrangement lesson shared with gifts and ideas. Next meeting set for November 16 at Mrs Harry Fellers home. lunch served by Mrs Will Christen.
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