Valley Takes 3 Divisions In State Music Contest
Valley High Music Department competed in the State Music Contest in Delhi Iowa over April 15 and 16. Of 62 entries, 30 earned Division I Superior ratings and 30 Division II Excellent. Instrumental solos, ensembles, vocal solos, and ensembles across brass, woodwind, strings and vocals earned Division I honors.
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Valley High Music Department
Delhi
Iowa
Valley
Jeri Martin
Karen Krueger
Diane Amundsen
Carol Corbin
Jane Anderson
Curtis Butikofer
D'Lene Krueger
Barbara Much
Barbara Muehlethaler
Kaye Loftsgard
Lennis Moore
Pat Johnson
Don Torson
Mary Beth Baldwin
Lee Boleyn
Curt Butikofer
Janet Erickson
Marcia Knudtson
Elaine Amundson
Diane Amundson
Marilyn Miles
Lynette Schori
Linda Gardner
Linda Collins
JoAnn Wilson
Diane James
Barbara Muenhlethaler
Madrigal
Jeanette Strong
Dale Butikofer
Burnell Frieden
Wadena and Elgin Present Our Greeting Cards Musical
The spring musical Our Greeting Cards will be performed by Wadena elementary grades on Monday evening April 25 at 8 00 p m at Wadena and by Elgin elementary grades on Wednesday April 27 at 8 00 p m at the Elgin grade school The show greets readers with themes from New Year to Christmas and invites the public to attend.
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Wadena
Elgin
Clayton County 4-H Rally Set For May 2
The Clayton County 4-H Rally Night will be at Gamaville High School gym on Monday May 2. Esther Franck, former International Farm Youth Exchangee and current Dubuque County Extension Home Economist, is the featured speaker. The program includes the initiation of the Clayton 4-H Council and the start of an honorary 4-H talent program.
Wadena Brethren WMA Meets and Plans Delegates
The WMA of the United Brethren Church met with Mrs. Thad Walters welcoming six members and six visitors. They elected Mrs. Ben Chase Mrs. Bessie Morse and Mrs. Paul Rubens as delegates to the missionary branch meeting at Garden Prairie Church April 27-28 with alternates Mrs. Ethel Frey Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Keith Jennings. A $3 Cancer Fund gift was approved. May meeting with Mrs. Ben Chase. Notables include visitors and family events. St. Josephs Altar Society May breakfast at Legion hall.
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WMA
United Brethren Church
W.M.A
Thad Walters
Walters
Ben Chase
Bessie Morse
Paul Rubens
Garden Prairie Church
Ethel Frey
Keith Jennings
William Probert
Madison, Wise
Richard Erickson
Veteran’s Hospital
Town City
Clement Messerli
Kenneth Smith
Oelwein
Dan Messerli
Anamosa
Wayne Belden
Marion
Cecil Everet
Waterloo
Jere Probert
St. Joseph's Altar Society
Legion Hall
Johnnie Erickson
Rochester
Minn
Paul Crandall
Naomi Crandall
Confirmation and Baptismal Services at St Pauls Methodist
Confirmation and baptismal services were held Sunday April 17 at St Pauls Methodist Church. Confirmands included Mark and Cynthia McMillan, Larry Wede, Lenna Heins, Jeffrey Cline, Debra Friederich, Karen Olson, Jennifer Schori, Donald Hanson and Linda Bartunek. Adults joining were Mr and Mrs Dennis Bennler, Mrs Jane Moody, Mrs Walter Butikofer and Mrs Frank Christen. Infants baptized were Laurie Ann Olson, Monte Gene Meyer, Jim DAnn Friden, and Kevin Jay Medberry.
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St.Paul’s Methodist Church
Mark McMillan
Cynthia McMillan
Larry Wede
Lenna Heins
Jeffery Cline
Debra Friederich
Karen Olson
Jennifer Schori
Donald Hanson
Linda Bartunek
Louis Dennler
Jane Moody
Walter Butikofer
Frank Christen
Laurie Ann
Gerald Olson
Monte Gene
Dennis Meyer
Jim D’ann
Roger Frieden
Kevin Jay
Clifford Medberry
Rainfall totals in Elgin and storm reports in Iowa
Rainfall in Elgin during March measured 2 inches by Muehlethaler’s gauge, with 1.85 inches that week. Most fell Tuesday evening during a heavy thunder shower. Tornado activity was reported in northeast Iowa, including a touchdown near Walter Adams farm north of Volga, causing property damage.
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Elgin
Muehlethaler
N.E. Iowa
Walter Adams
Volga
Pou Wein
Sumner
Brackin at Air Base Hit By Viet Cong
Mr and Mrs Joe Brackin learned from their son A2c John Brackin that Tan Son Nhut air base in Vietnam was attacked by Viet Cong on Wednesday April 13 for about 15 minutes. The assault damaged several aircraft fuel storage areas and two barracks. Brackin was working on an aircraft and emerged unharmed though fearing for his safety.
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Brackin
Joe Brackin
John Brackin
Tan Son Nhut
WWI Veterans and Auxiliary Conference in Cedar Rapids
Linn County Barracks 695 will host a second district conference for World War I and Auxiliary members Sunday April 24 in the Veterans Memorial Armory Cedar Rapids. Picnic at 12 20 p m CST with entertainment by St Peter and Paul School of Springbrook and a talk by Rep John Culver. Officers for the coming year to be elected except commander installation at June 2 department convention in Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel. All World War Veterans and Auxiliary urged to attend.
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Linn County
Second District
Iowa
Veterans Memorial Colliverwm
Cedar Rapids
St. Peter and Paul's School of
Springbrook
John C. Culver
Department
Roosevelt Hotel
Ned S. Richards
Dept
Waterloo
Hubert J. Swift
Council Bluffs
Change in Registration Location for Elgin Drawing
A change of registration for the Elgin weekly drawing will be made. Participants are asked to register at the old post office building instead of the town hall.
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Elgin
Wadena Legion Turkey Supper Set for May Fifth
The Wadena Legion and Auxiliary announce a turkey supper on Thursday May 5 in the post hall. Serving starts at 3 p m and continues until the meals are gone. Proceeds support Legion and Auxiliary activities.
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Wadena Legion
Auxiliary
Rubens Buy Elgin School Building For Home Project
Mr and Mrs Elwood Rubens and family of rural Wadena purchased a school building and moved it onto their lots west of the George Vaughn residence in Elgin. They dug a basement and are remodeling for a late May move, with a 24 by 28 foot home including a beauty shop operated by Mrs Rubens formerly Roberta Barker.
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Elwood Rubens
Wadena
George Vaughn
Elgin
Rubens
Roberta Barker
Reception for Paul Zurbriggens Notes 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Paul Zurbriggen were guests of honor at a Sunday reception on April 17 at the First Baptist church in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary. Hostesses were Mrs Gordon Zurbriggen Cedar Falls Mrs Roy Knight Postville Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler and Mrs Clarence Muehlethaler.
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Paul Zurbriggens
Paul Zurbriggen
First Baptist Church
Gordon Zurbriggen
Cedar Falls
Roy Knight
Postville
Lorence Muehlethaler
Clarence Muehlethaler
Zurbriggen
Robert
SCI
James
Tom
Valley High School
Matt Zurbriggen
Sumner
the Valley High School
Helen Muehlethaler
Marie Muehlethaler
Fred Muehlethaler
Elgin Elementary
Elgin Library Receives Book Grant and Workshop
The Eastern Iowa Library Co oper held a workshop at the McGregor library for teen book selection. In the afternoon members selected 300 dollars worth of titles for the permanent Co op collection. This was the last federal grant offered this year. Mrs C B Schori and Mrs Kenneth Block represented the Elgin Library at the meeting.
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Elgin Library
Eastern Iowa Library
McGregor
C. B. Schori
Kenneth Block
Honored at Confirmation Dinner for Donald Hanson
Donald Hanson was guest of honor at a St. Pauls Methodist Church confirmation dinner. Hosts were his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hanson with guests Darlene Hofer Bill Neith Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins Linda Mr and Mrs Martin Ham ilson Gladys Mr and Mrs Clarence Hofer Dean and Alice Mr and Mrs Archie Howard Ann and the Roger Howard and Russell Friederich families.
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Donald Hanson
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Robert Hanson
Darlene Hofer
Bill Neith
Milwaukee
Lee Roy Collins
Linda
Martin Hami
Gladys
Clarence Hofer
Dean
Alice
Archie Howard
Ann
Roger Howard
Russell
Friederich
Repub Precinct Caucuses To Be Held Monday May 2
Repub Precinct Caucuses are scheduled for Monday May 2 as part of party organization in the county. The item notes the caucuses will determine delegates and local party leadership for the upcoming elections.
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Repub
Elgin C E 8 Holds Annual Inspection
Elgin Chapter No. 162 held its annual inspection on a Saturday evening in April under the direction of Mr and Mrs Leon Hansen. One candidate was initiated. 161 people attended. a social hour followed with refreshments provided by a committee led by Mrs Will J Nelson and others.
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Elgin
Leon Hansen
Alvin Flint
Nashua
M. O. Dosland
New Hampton
Keith Kohler
Harold Griffith
Elkader
Jes Antes
West Union
Fern Sharp
Grand Sentinel
Charles McQueen
Oelwein
Paul Clemens
Postville
George Scofield
Will J. Nelson
Donald Page
R. P
New Promosal for School Lunch Funds
May issue of the School Lunch newsletter reports the American School Food Service Assn proposing 62? cents per meal reimbursement plus 1 percent extra to offset commodity losses. The plan anticipates next year’s commodity supply being about 1 percent lower than the 1962 to 1964 average. The ASFSA total request is 64 2/3 cents per meal, but some doubt the 6 percent figure. The author urges support and asks readers to write Iowa Congressmen in favor.
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The
American School Food Service Assn
A. Sc
ASFSA
Four in Confirmation Class at Illyria Church
At the worship service Sunday April 17 at Illyria Community Church confirmation and baptismal services were held. Class members included David Strong David Dennler Steven Hermen and John Lightika. Baptism was granted to Troy Merle, son of Mrs Merle Klingmat.
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Illyria Community Church
David Strong
David Dennler
Steven Hermen
John Lightika
Troy Merle
Merle
Klingmat
Olson Farm Sale Set for April 27 Near Elgin and Gunder
Mr and Mrs Henry T Olson announce a closing out sale next Wednesday April 27. The farm seven miles east of Elgin and three quarters mile east of Gunder has been sold. Sale items include farm machinery and equipment. A complete list appears on page 9 of the ECHO. Dean and Eaton will auction and the Luana Savings Bank will clerk. Elgin ECHO Arlington News Farm Sale Service handles advertising.
Tax Payments Lag Over 1965 in Fayette County
Fayette county tax receipts for the first quarter of 1866 total 1 472 092 15 dollars, about 65 percent of 1865’s pace. The May 31 due-date extension and a 31 percent quarter lead to ongoing collections through April and May with penalties starting June 1 at 1 percent. Doris Springer, county treasurer, will distribute 839 151 78 dollars to school districts and county boards, 152 522 dollars to cities, and 295 000 dollars to county funds.
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Fayette County
Doris Springer
Allamakee
Bremer
Clayton
Sectional Baseball Tournament Opens April 27 at Valley High
The sectional tournament starts Wednesday April 27 at Valley High with Valley meeting St Lucas at 2:30 pm and Central of Elkader facing Fredericksburg at 4:00 pm. Winners meet North High of West Union and Guttenberg on May 2, finals set for May 4 at 4 pm. Admission 50 cents and 30 cents. District tourney at Elgin on May 11 and 9.
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Valley High
Valley
St. Lucas
Central of
Eluader
Fredericksburg
Elgin
Soldiers Listed With Addresses For Military Units
Soldiers address list shows Pvt Lyle M. Anderson 2230626 Pit 276 Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Calif 92140 Pvt Roger L. Reed ER 177-54742 Co D 4th BN 3 Bet 3rd Bed 2nd Pvt Fort Leonard Wood Mac PFC Robert J. Duff USS5S 837 635 3d BDE Personnel Spt Team APO San Francisco 96225 Pfc LaVerne L. Krueger US 55799885 Hq Ha Btry 2ard Arty GIP APO San Francisco Calif 98289 A. B. Stanley D Anderson A F 16843887 3709 BMTS P O Box 1509 F L T 680 Lackland AFB Texas
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Lyle M. Anderson
Marine Corp
San Diego
Calif
Roger L. Reed
Bet
Fort Leonard Wood
Mac
Robert J. Duff
Pfc
LaVerne L. Krueger
APO
San Francisco
A. B. Stanley D. Anderson
A. F
P. O. Box
Lackland Afb
Texas
Firemen's Benefit Dance Planned by Elgin Fire Department
Elgin firemen announce their annual benefit dance this Saturday April 23 at Friedens ballroom. Music will be provided by Ray Autys.
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Elgin Firemen
Frieden’s
Ray Altys
Grass Roots Call For Precinct Caucuses In Fayette County
The Republican Central Committee of Fayette County calls for precinct caucuses at 8 p.m. on Monday May 2 across the county. County chairman Maynard Menefee urges all Republicans to attend and participate in meetings held at listed precinct sites including town halls, homes, schools, and civic centers in Auburn Saint Lucas Banks Bethel Center Arthur Dover Eden Fairfield Fayette Fremont Harlan Alyria Jefferson Oelwein Oelwein wards East West Union Westfield Windsor and other locations.
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Republican Central Committee
Fayette County
Maynard Menefee
Menefee
Auburn - St. Lucas
Banks Township
Bethel Township
Center
Arthur Schlee
Clermont - Farmers Savings Bank
Dover - Dover
Eden - Laura
West Union
Frank Kraft
Lincoln Dr
West Union 2Nd Ward
Court‘house
Windsor - Basement
Hawkeye
Vocational School Election Set For April 21 At Calmar
Voting for seven directors of the Vocational School will be held April 21 at Calmar with polls open noon to 7 pm. Voters in Chickasaw and Fayette Counties will receive ballots for two candidates in each director district and absentee ballots are available through the county superintendent. County boards from six counties will canvass on May 2 at Decorah, with new members organizing and discussing program plans with state consultants, including a junior college program and tax considerations.
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Calmar
Schoal
Chickasaw
Fayette County
Nashua
Howard David
New Hampton
John Lynch
Lawler
Fredericksburg
Turkey Valley
Max Medberry
Elgin
Robert Ralston
West Union
N. Fayette County
Valley Community
West Central
Dover Mo
Inent
Smithfield
Andrew Béllendier
Oerlwein
Orville Christophers
State Dept. of Public Instruction
Ting
McMillan Named to Elgin Reception Committee
Henry McMillan, postmaster at Elgin, has been appointed to join the reception committee for the upcoming event. The announcement notes his inclusion among local officials and indicates the committee will coordinate duties at the function.
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McMillan
Henry McMillan
Elgin Post
Sanual
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Wadena News
Dorothy (Corbin) Matta
Houston
Vernon Savage
Lee Frankist
California
Leo Antwine
Francis Cousins
Arlington
Louis Halverson
Holly
Cindy
Stoughton
Wis
Floyd Patterson
Purchase
Torkelsons of
Torkelson Motors
Torkelson ‘Pump Co
ECHO
Elgin C.E
M. H. Moore
Superintendent Valley Community Schools
Ilyria
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