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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
1
Publication imprint from Elgin Iowa dated 1891 records second class mail status and postal authorization under March 3 1852 act in Fayette County Iowa.
Classified rates shown include ten cents per line with a minimum weekly charge of 30 cents when cash accompanies the order or 50 cents otherwise. Blind ads or inquiries cost 50 cents weekly. Cards of Thanks are one dollar, In Memoriam and Resolution notices with admission charged follow regular rates.
The 1952 note from A O Nesset to The Elgin Echo praises the local newspaper for keeping residents informed. Nesset explains the lack of a St Paul Park paper and the community’s reliance on Twin City papers, urging continued publication and supporting the Echo with a $2.50 check.
Elgin Canning plant reports strong full shifts from 4:00 a m to 1 30 a m as a wind storm hits Saturday. A family reunion for the Feller clan shifts indoors to the Methodist church basement due to rain. Local business leaders suggest forming an organization of professionals to boost town welfare. Sorghum production at Mart Klingman mill dips below normal due to cold, hindering cane growth.
Mr and Mrs Leo V Boleyn observed their 25th anniversary with a Sept 14 picnic at the West Union fairgrounds. Relatives and friends from Elgin Fayette Waterloo Volga Garber Liscomb and nearby areas attended and gifts included a table lamp smoking stand and silver purse. The couple expressed gratitude for cards gifts and memories of the day.
Nearly eighty relatives and friends gathered Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Heierson on their silver anniversary. Rev S B Knudsen presented a silver coffee service from children and Reierson’s sisters and brothers, plus a cash purse. A three tier cake by Mrs Joe Wander and Lydia Martie, photos by Chas O Neill, and attendance by many area families marked the event. Some attendees included Nickols Martie, Joe Wander, and Clarence Reierson in Korea. The group later attended the film Were Not Married.
Last week Elgin community members Mr and Mrs Grant Cummings Elizabeth and others visited Mr and Mrs Harry L Cline. Sept 5 party hosted by Mr and Mrs Severin Blockhus honored Mrs Blockhus birthday with Otto Gerald Blockhus Walter Mitts Francis West Arno Jones present. Milton Morgan and Ed Wenger joined Martin Wenger home guests. Ed Wenger also attended.
Notice to Henry J Cook Martin A Jansen Christina Jansen and all others that Lot 28 Block 2 Union Addition to Oelwein Fayette County Iowa was sold for 1948 taxes on December 5 1949 to Albert E Irvine and Minnie Irvine. Redemption expires ninety days from completion of service. Executrix Minnie B Irvine of the Estate of Albert E Irvine Deceased dated September 9 1952.
Dona Dorothy Gilbertson, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Gilbertson, wed Gerald Lansing of Ossian in a double ring ceremony at St Francis church Ossian officiated by Rev Frost. The bride wore chantilly lace gown with empire neckline and veil, carried red roses and carnations. Bridesmaid L Olson wore lime green, flowers lavender and white daisies. Best man Norbert Lansing wore a fan suit. Afterward a buffet luncheon was served at the Lansing home.
The ceremony and reception detailed a wedding for a couple with family also in attendance. A program directed by Lorraine Kittelson featured Oliver Larson as emcee. The bride wore a gray suit with brown accessories and pompom corsage. The couple planned a weeklong trip to the Dakotas and Minnesota and will reside in Decorah where both work.
West Union Iowa June 12 1962 Board met with all members present. Permits approved for Lloyd Seedorf for class B beer in Putnam Township Henry Stiles for class C beer in Jefferson Township Fidel Bwalwan for class B beer in Jefferson Township Moose Country Home No 673 for class B beer in Jefferson Township. Audited claims include E Y Alcorn 106.29 Ervie Amdahl 442.36 Am Bindery 257.00 M L Abrahamson 805.84 Michael Alessandro 10.01 Andres Clover Farm 7 Store 5.7 Care of poor 452 Acres Blakmar Co 510.60
The page lists an assortment of names, businesses, and expenses including Bremer Go, automotive parts, Bremer Bank, and various suppliers. It references a court clerk, a funeral home, libraries, Sampson Co. services, and multiple payroll or vendor entries with amounts, providing a snapshot of municipal and private expenditures and personnel records.
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