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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1960
Page
1
Elgin Echo published every Thursday by Herman and Bartunek in Elgin Fayette County Iowa. Dial 3711 appears on the masthead as the contact line and publication address. The notice mentions second class mail status under federal act and the long running local community press tradition.
Reader per line Want Ad Rates ten cents per line minimum charge thirty cents per week if cash accompanies order otherwise minimum charge fo Blind ads or inquiries to this office are Wie per week minimum charge Card of Thanks one dollar In Memoriam Cards one dollar above limited to ten lines extra lines six cents each Resolutions of Respect church society and school notices where admission is charged and obituary poetry at regular advertising rates
The Elgin Iowa town council met in special session at the town hall on August 18 1960 with Mayor Schori and Councilmen Capper Mueh Jethaler and Wilson present Absent were Boyle and Millford The meeting approved signing the sewer extension contract on Pleasant Street with Smith Construction Co Motion was made by Capper seconded by Mueh Jethaler and carried Attest Leo E Friederich Town Clerk
Sheldon Boyle eldest son of Edward and Dora Connor Boyle was born September 10 1894 four miles southwest of Elgin and died August 24 at age 65. He married Stella Cox June 14 1918 at Holy Name Church. He farmed near Elgin before becoming Rural Letter Carrier Route 2 and later Route 3 retiring November 30 1959 after serving as an officer at county district and state rural postal levels.
Obituary notes the passing of a West Union and Clermont civic leader and church official. Survived by wife Stella two daughters eight grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held at St Peters Clermont with a Solemn Requiem High Mass. interment in Elgin cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers listed from Knights of Columbus Rural Letter Carriers and Clermont community. Card of thanks from the family expresses gratitude for support and memorials.
Notice to electors of Valley Community School District Fayette County Iowa of a regular election September 1980 at Clermont and Elgin town halls for Director Districts 2 and 3. Terms: three years replacing Amundson and Wenger. treasurer term two years replacing Welch. Polling places Clermont Elgin Wadena. Secretary Gladys Hanson dated August 25 1960.
Mr and Mrs Ervin Etter of Janesville Wisconsin stayed with Frieda Etter and Dorothy from Thursday to Saturday as guests.
The WSCS schedule lists monthly worship and programs from October through June, naming hostesses such as Mrs. Laurence Knudson, Mrs. Ernest Beumgartner, Mrs. Elmer Frieden, and others. November highlights Thanksgiving worship with Mrs. Herbert Dammermuth and hostesses. December features Christmas and Human Rights Day. January includes Entertainment by Clermont Society with hostess roles. February World Day of Prayer. March and April include worship and Easter events. May honors Mother and Daughter Day. June closes with Worship led by Mrs. RK. P. Strauch and hostesses H. D. Yack and Melbert Baechler.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Medberry were honored at a farewell picnic in Elgin Park on Sunday. They plan to move to Brooksville Florida to build this fall after purchasing a lot. A gift of money was presented. Attendees listed include numerous Elgin residents and relatives from Cedar Rapids Rockford Fayette and Clermont.
Pamela Sue Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Larson of Dubuque was baptized at St Mark Lutheran Church Dubuque on Sunday Leonard West Cedar Rapids were sponsors A dinner followed at the Larson home Guests included Leonard West Yvonne West Clifford M Olzon Fayette Earl Lietz and family Lawrence West Elgin James Rubens Wa dena Leslie Ruroden Linge Dubuque and others Monday dinner guests at Mrs Amanda Ruroden home included Edward Sorgen sen Karval Colorado Pat Woodson and Janice Gunelda Ruroden West Union Yvonne West Cedar Rapids Mrs Lawrence West and Mrs Millard Gisleson Elgin
Clayton County Fair at National Fair Grounds August 18 to 22 featured junior and senior team demonstrations. Inga Hanson Cheryl Anderson earned blue ribbons for First Aid to Sewing and Di ane Frieden Karen Cummings earned blue and purple ribbons for Pleating is Fun. Margaret Hanson and L Myra Anderson received red and blue ratings respectively. Exhibits included two articles per girl.
The WMF held its regular meeting on Thursday evening Aug 18 at the Lutheran Church with hostesses and ushers listed. Devotions were led by Mrs. Harry Everett, Lesson 7 Clash es In the Temple over Mark 11 and 12, Bible readings by Mrs. Dale Johanson, and a hymn and solo by Lois Clark. A nominating committee selected Mrs. Russell Wenger Mrs. Orvin Thompson and Mrs. William Moore. delegate for the Waverly convention Aug 27 was Mrs. Dean DeSart. It was decided mothers of choir members handle their child’s torn clothing, next meeting in September will be in the evening. A thank you note from Mrs.
A fragment from a historical page notes a person named Thompson being read in, and Tunh served in the basement, suggesting a brief, unclear court or authority action with limited readable detail.
A neighborhood picnic gathered at the Clarence Buckdasher farm on Sunday August 28. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacob and many friends and family members. Afterward, attendees enjoyed a hay wagon tour of the farm.
A reader disputes reported Elgin population figures, stating a 637 tally after census work and noting migratory workers and single occupant homes skew the count. Questions potential miscounts in Pleasant Valley township and hints at possible government error or compensation.
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