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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
5
A speech by Cov Hughes criticizes secrecy in committees delaying key bills. He cites proposed measures on home rule, capital punishment, liquor control, taxes, and appropriations as stalled by smothering tactics. The House appropriations panel has advanced a bill to raise 85 million dollars yearly for property tax relief and public school cost share.
Voters in Highland Township approved the fire protection measure by a small margin at the April election held Tuesday. Fortuitous ballots were cast yes while 24 voted no. A bare margin was needed to pass. Township trustees can now enter into joint agreements with nearby towns to provide protection within the township.
A community sale will be held in Elgin on Saturday, April 6, starting at 12 30 pm in the parking lot across from the First Baptist Church. A partial list of items is in this issue on page 7. Prospective sellers can still list items until Saturday moon.
Genevieve Waterloo reports H. F. Robbings was admitted to Postville Hospital on Friday. The item notes the patient is in hospital, with no additional details about diagnosis or prognosis.
Neo Cub Scout Pack 120 held a pack meeting in the power gym at 8:00 March with a flag ceremony led by Greg Halverson and assisted by Pat Schnitt Steven Her a Cub Scout welcome song. Den 2 performed charades themed Around Seta ot we Buie S. pine wood derby kits were distributed and awards presented including Evan Schmitt with a gold arrow under the lion and the denner Cub Scout promise sign. Lunch was served by the Halverson and Roys families.
Carl Fayette Faited Suter to woe herd average of over 700 lbs of butterfat per cow per year from Sept 12 1961 to Sept 12 1962. Mr Lueder awarded a trophy at a March 25 dinner at Hotel Hanford Mason City Iowa. Lueder tested 20 years and held high state herd average in 14 of 20 with 25 cow herd. The Lueders live in Windsor township.
A brief note records an event requested for the evening of April 8 at a location abbreviated as ig. It mentions a per day cadence and specifies the time as evening, signaling a scheduled meeting or activity. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Valley High begins its 1963 season with a lineup featuring lettermen Marvin Berg and Larry Halverson. Pitching duties star David Thompson with Halverson Erickson and Chapman. Jon Shaffer handles catching as last year’s top hitters Halverson and Berg return. Schedule includes games at Postville Waukon North and MFL through May.
Eastern Stars will meet April 10 at Elgin Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Hostesses Mrs Louis Olson Mrs Mildred Larson and Mrs M H Moore Clermont. Members are asked to bring coin cards or mail them to the meeting.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of St Pauls Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon April 4 Hostesses are Mrs Robert Falk and Mrs Martin Wenger Worship will be led by Mrs Louis Becker and the program arranged by Mrs Clare Kuster The item notes a church society gathering with designated hostesses and speakers.
Merlin Butikofer son of Mr and Mrs Harry Butikofer earned an academic scholarship to Upper Iowa University. The four year award begins next September and covers tuition and fees in recognition of his strong Valley High School academic record.
Seniors at Millertown High will stage Once There Was a Princess on April 5 at 8 pm. Ellen Guthrie, now a legend, returns from Italy as a widowed princess to face villagers eager to see if she remains the same. Special music between acts will accompany the performance.
Mr and Mrs George Vaughn learned that R B Vaughn of Clarion died Monday morning Brief services were held Wednesday at the home The body was taken to Mason City for funeral services and burial Mr and Mrs George Vaughn and Mrs Allen Habeger attended
Herbert Blockhus sold his 603 acre farm east of Elgin to McDonald Cattle Co of Sumner. Deal closed March 23 with immediate possession. The Blockhus family will live on the place until spring 1964 while the buyers run cattle this year. Blockhus also plans to move to Sven Blockhus estate farm next year, previously Tenanted by Joe Baker.
Classified notice lists upcoming Want Ads events with dates May 13 in W Central and May 21 in Decorah. Indicates locations and schedule for readers seeking classified services and listings.
J A Davis reports Northwestern Bell Telephone Co sends 30,500.24 to Fayette County treasurer as part of 1962 property tax. Fayette County total tax bill stands at 61,190.48, up 88 percent since 1957. Company taxes in Iowa reach 5,449,092 with added federal and sales taxes pushing the 1962 total to 29,788,291, raising average tax per line to 3.11 per month.
Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith hosted a Euchre club gathering Sunday evening at their residence. Mrs Merlin Cook won the ladies high score. Winners were Max Iber xy for men, Mr and Mrs William Torkelaon consolation and Martin Wenger traveling.
The Rev and Mrs George Brenneens hosted a dinner Monday at church for the Iowa Baptist Association and their families. Attending were Rev and Mrs Bernard Fritzke Cedar Falls Rev and Mrs Raymond Dickau Sandra Karen and Gwen Parkersburg Rev and Mrs Ralph Cocke John and Mark Sheffeld Rev and Mrs Harry Haas Jason and Joel Sumner and Rev Don Patet Aptington.
The calendar lists events for Clayton County Extension. On Tuesday April 9 the County 4 H Committee meets at 8 p.m. in the Extension office Elkader and H County Chorus rehearse at Central Community High School Auditorium. On Wednesday April 10 the Silver Creek Women s Club meets at Kenneth Wailers. On Saturday April 13 McCall shows at 10 a.m. in the Municipal Building and Wool sewing techniques at 1 p.m. in the Elkader Municipal Building.
Valley Junior High coaches Galen Mack and James Cook attended the track rules clinic at Postville High School on Tuesday evening March 26. The notice also promotes want ads for quick results.
Valley FFA held its fifth annual Parent and Son Banquet at the Per ee Tact Church in Wadena with official ceremonies. Sophomore Green Hands chose officers for the chapter. demonstrations featured a plant proposal by students. G W Alderson was named Honorary Chapter Farmer, and Corrine Scholen received the Outstanding Service Award. Several FFA foundation awards were presented by adviser Ross James, four year awards to seniors Mark Amundson, Wayne Anderson, Marvin Berg, and Dean Hilgerson, plus the DeKalb Award to Wayne Anderson. The Sweetheart contest concluded with Jean Schaer winning and Jean Colored slides showcased member projects. The program closed with 28 members and 91 guests joining the Salute to Our Figg.
The Wadena school will replace Mrs. Helen Westbrook as kindergarten through acting at Volga with Jeanne eoer, while Anella Crandall Volga takes first grade and new assignments fill other grades. At Elgin, Helen Zubriggen returns to third grade after leave, with Irene Kipleigin teaching kindergarten and other moves among Elgin and Clermont staff.
Thirty-one Upper Iowa University students start a nine week practice teaching program in northeast Iowa schools on April 1. They will live and teach as regular faculty members in their communities. Participants include Larry Conrad and Kathy Shafter among others, teaching various subjects at Valley High School and Arlington.
The Fayette County Education Association held its regular meeting at Valley High School library on Thursday evening March 28 at 7 30. Election of officers for 1963 1964 included Leon Hansen as president Norman Jones North as vice president James Cook Valley as secretary and Mrs Ester Holtzman West Central as treasurer.
The spring program offers junior high boys a choice between base track and physical education as their main interest area. Girls may select between track and softball. A later announcement will cover junior high baseball and track schedules.
Plan now to attend Elgin's Homecoming events scheduled for Friday Saturday and Sunday August 2 3 and 4. The notice invites residents to join festivities and highlights community participation.
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