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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1958
Page
1
Elgin Echo Dial published weekly by Strauch and Herman, Elgin Iowa. Entered as second class mail matter September 1, 1891, at Fayette County post office under act of March 3, 1852.
Subscription rates listed for Northeast Iowa and outside territory with higher rate. Advertising rates include per line 10 cents, minimum charges for Want Ads, blind ads, and inquiry ads. Cards of Thanks and Memoriam Cards set at one dollar, with additional lines charged. Obituary poetry and paid notices priced at regular rates.
Miss Mavis Frieden and Bud Hyde were married at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church Garber in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Robert Jacobs. The couple plans to reside in Elkader after a short wedding trip.
Edward Metzger son of George and Eliza Metzger was born November 26 1889 at Cissna Park Illinois and died at Past ville hospital at age 68. He leaves wife Louisa son Reuben six grandchildren six sisters and five brothers with two brothers and one sister predeceased him. Husband of Salome Bulikof er married in August 1915 producing son Reuben.
Edward Metzger of Elgin area died after his wife Louisa died from injuries suffered when she fell while pruning a tree. He was a patient, devoted family man who cared for his ill wife. Services were held at Apostolic Christian Church with six nephews as casket bearers. Obituary notes neighbors from Sabetha Elgin Morris Chatfield Blue Earth and other towns attended. Card of thanks from the Metzger family.
A Sunday reunion gathered many families including Alma Gunderson and Ralph. Arnold and Dean Gunderson of Postville. Quentin Torkelson and family of Farmersberg. Duane Holm family of Tripoli. Lloyd Neidert family of Waterloo. Will Seely. Henry Christianson family of Waureka. Rodney Weldy of Borehead Wisconsin. R H Peterson and Harvey Anderson family of Postville. Harold Halver family. Emery Landsgard and Arthur Landsgard of Elgin. Harry Lueder of West Union. Knute Christianson of St Olaf.
A dinner at Boot Hill Cafe West Union honored Mr and Mrs J O Anderson on their 125th anniversary with guests including 2nd Lt Caryman W Swenson Luke Air Base Phoenix Ariz and Mr and Mrs Arthur Helgerson Postville among others.
The notice lists guests including Mrs Leo Woods of Clermont and Mr and Mrs Ivan Anderson along with Mr and Mrs Joe Dinan and Mr and Mrs Louis Dennler. Eugene Habeger of Cedar Rapids could not attend due to illness. Decorations featured a wedding cake. Mrs Anderson received a corsage from her daughters and Mr Anderson a boutonniere. The group presented a gift, then they gathered at the Anderson home for an evening social.
Mrs M C Larson extols the PTA for accepting her membership without bias or coercion. She praises its independent nature and rapid growth through good and bad times, noting no required dues or affiliations. She claims personal conscience justifies membership and that any good she offers is gladly welcomed.
494 head from 98 producers sold to 53 buyers at the Wadena Livestock Exchange last Friday. Top feeder cattle brought 35.50 for steers and 35.50 for heifers, with calves at 38.00 and 32.00 for top and good. Sheep topped at 21.20, cows 21.90, bulls 22.20, and feeder pigs at 17.00 each.
The passage lists required information for the special tag on motor vehicles, including make and model with serial numbers, final assembly point, dealer name and location, delivery location, transportation method, suggested retail price with accessories, and transportation charges. The law becomes effective October 1, 1958 or with the introduction of a new model following enactment.
The Marion Busy Bees gathered at the home of Marion, Helen and Genevieve Christen on September 1. Fifteen members were present. Marene Metzger joined the group.
Officers were elected with Reva Friederich Voores as president, Darlene Hofer as vice president, Marje Riederich as secretary, Biarian Christen as reporter, Rita O’Neil as historian, Barbara Gibbs as photographer, Dianne Wenger as music chair, Ruann Metzger as librarian.
The Social Hour Club gathered Sept 3 at Mrs Archie Howard's home with Mrs Kenneth Strong assisting. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs Martin Hanson, attended. They voted to charter a bus to Red Wing Minn in early October. Poems were read by Mrs Virgil Torson and Mrs Leonard Heins. The Oct meeting will be at Mrs Cliff Wilson's home with Mrs Earl Kiple assisting.
Federal rule mandates dealers attach price lists to windshields of new passenger cars and station wagons. The act, signed by President Eisenhower, requires clear disclosure of basic price data on all new vehicles.
Fred Hanson who had surgery at Iowa City returned home Monday and is getting along nicely. Mr and Mrs Joe Brackin took their 19 month old daughter Joann back to the University hospital at Iowa City Sunday for further medical treatment after a ten day stay two weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Barney Larson will take their daughter Shirley K to Iowa City Thursday for a check up.
Mrs. Thomas Howard is ill and confined to her home. Max Hunsberger, working in the Elgin Canning factory cooking room, sustained a broken hip Monday evening after being knocked down by a heavy kettle and was taken to Postville hospital. Medical patient Joe Kiosa is at Palmer Hospital in West Union after being moved there last weekend.
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