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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial published weekly every Thursday by Strauch and Herman. Entered as second class mail matter September 1, 1891 at the Elgin post office in Fayette County Iowa under the 1852 act.
The notice details subscription prices for one year two dollars and six months one dollar twenty five cents. It lists territory coverage including Fayette Clayton Delaware and Buchanan Counties with two fifty per year outside. Advertising rates are per line ten cents with minimums for want ads and blind ads. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced at one dollar with ten line limit. Resolutions of respect and obituary poetry follow regular advertising rates.
Hiram Clarence Olson age 39 son of Henry T. and Clara Olson born December 20 1917 near Gander died September 1 in Waukon hospital from injuries in an automobile accident August 30 He served in the Navy 1942 1945 and worked eleven years as an engineering clerk for Interstate Power Co He married Belva Clermont in February 1942 and had two daughters Linda Rae 15 and LaRita Kaye 7 Surviving are his widow two daughters parents four brothers and one sister Grandparents and many relatives Also casket bearers were Lauren Stahr Robert Barrett Howard Larson Allen Schultz Virgil Granneman and Paul Deckhoff
Shirley Ann Howard and Donald David Dominy wed in St. Peter's Church Clermont. Officiant Father Claire Drummy read the nuptial mass as attendees from Des Moines Dubuque Postville and Estherville gathered. The couple plan to reside in Postville where they will resume teaching roles after a week's honeymoon.
A school notice invites parents and guardians across grades six through twelve to join the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. It highlights benefits of membership, study groups on family life education, and collaboration with schools and community organizations. The national PTA fosters funds for teachers, equipment, construction, and enriched programs. Join us at 700 North Rush Street, Chicago.
September notices name Leo LaVern Gage of Wa dena and Aldine Frieden of Elgin on the fourth, followed by Lawrence L. Kohls, 22, of Clermont and Shirley Peterson, 17, of Castalia, on September seventh.
Readers urged to place low cost want ads for broad coverage with minimum spend. Local papers note businesses and individuals seeking workers or services can reach broad audiences through economical classified notices.
The best period for late summer alfalfa seedings falls between August 10 and September 10. Seeding after September 10 risks insufficient time to establish before cold weather. Renists use the Want Ada.
Bayard golfer Dick Manor swung an iron on the Coon Rapids course. The ball hit a swallow in the head, the bird dropped, seemingly dead, then revived and flew off. The incident stood out amid a day of golf chatter and local ads.
Melbert Kohler and wife transfer part Lot 21 and adj land to Edward J. Klingman and wife in Elgin. Lulu M. Schmid transfers Lots 4 and part Lot 5, Block 7, 2nd Add to Elgin to Lettie R. Ruroden. Adalph J. and Kenneth O. Olson transfer property to Herbert M. Ash and wife. Arthur Cousins and wife transfer SE SW 34 and part NW NE 3-2-7 to Cornelius E. Knudtson and wife. New car registrations list buyers in Elgin, Clermont, Arlington, and Wadena with makes including Chevrolet and Pontiac. Maquoketa Valley Co-op and Gleim Funeral Home in Arlington listed for vehicle purchases. Licenses to wed scheduled for Aug 30 and Sep 3 in La Mont, Arlington, Maynard, and surrounding areas.
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