Iowa Crime, Draft, and ASC Plans Highlight 1960 Report
FBI crime data show Iowa's 1960 crime rate sixth lowest nationwide with 14 249 serious offenses and 3 028 in rural areas. 17 murders reported, down 22 from 1959, while ASC projects 20 million bushels storage under new program. Army draft shows Iowa youths underperforming tests with 84 percent failure rate, ranking near bottom nationally.
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Iowa
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Towa
Army
Weekend visitors and gatherings across Center Point area
Mr and Mire Audion Wilson and family hosted Sunday guests in the Cornellim Yearons home Center Point. Mrs Blanche Fuller and son NChivage of ORL visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Pat Doocey of Waterloo. Mrs Aeschliman spent days in Wateniog caring for them. Grandmother Mrs Pearl Johnson hosted several local visitors including Mr and Mrs Tom Sherlock in Oxford and Mr and Mrs Derryl Johnson and sons Arlington among others. Little Eight card club at Leallan Knox’s home yielded prizes for several members including Mrs William O Laughlin and Mrs Ray Klingman. Des Moines executive meeting attended by Leallan Knox.
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Mire
Wilson
Cornellim Yearons
Center Point
Blanche Fuller
Nchivage
ORL
3Mr
Mere
Pat Doocey
Waterloo
Aeschliman
Wateniog
Bendre Halverson
West Unsport
Pearl Johnson
Loren Lee
Johhwor
Arlington
Sieg Lough Toewy
William
O’‘Loughlin
Calista’ O’“Laughlin
Independence
Tom Sherlock
Oxford
Johnnie Erickson
George Norbeck
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Charlie Daisy
Tomah
Wise
Daphine Olson
Harmony
Derryl Johnson
Band Concert Here Wed August 9
A band concert is announced for Wednesday August 9 at El gin perk. The program features Weinenisy and The Green Ca with musicians including King Citadel Bennett and O Daited Nations.
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Weinenisy
the Elgin Perk
King
Citadel
Bennett
Supt Moore Completes Course In Leadership Seminar
During July 48 Town school administrators studied with executives from business industry and universities in City. Sessions ran five hours daily at State University of Town with participants who held a master’s in education and at least two years of administrative experience. Leaders’ impact on American life noted.
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State University of Town
Picnic honors Capt and Mrs Sohn Cannon at Echo Valley Park
A family picnic dinner at Echo Valley Park Sunday honored Capt. and Mrs. Sohn Cannon and family of Rome New York. Guests included late and Larry Clarence Canton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herry Wenger West Union, Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Anderson Kathie Jayne Craig Laurie Gunder, Mr. and Mrs G J Mosby Carole and Mrs Alice Winkler.
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Echo Valley Park
Sohn Cannon
Rome
N. Y
Larry
Clarence
Canton
Herry Wenger
West Union
Arvid Anderson
Kathie
Jayne
Craig
Laurie
Gunder
G. J. Mosby
Carole
Alice Winkler
Specifications for Primary 172 surface project details
The contractor for Primary 172 in Fayette specifies August 5 as the set date. The scope includes 4.171 miles of surfacing with 101,652 cubic yards of excavation, 97,552 compacted fill, 7,038 cubic yards backfill, 22,044 tons granular subbase, 3,922 miles correction subgrade, 21,651 tons asphalt treated base, 36,119 gallons primer and tack coat bitumen, 11,370 tons type B asphaltic concrete, 4,795 gallons prime and tack coat, 8,690 linear feet curb and gutter, 2.5 inch to 4 inch PCC sidewalk, drainage work, with a bid/check amount of $16,000.
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Pons Ok Associated ‘General Dra .of
Iowa
Gave &. cc
Decker Named to County FHA Committee
Edwin H. Decker, Fayette county farmer, is appointed to the Farmers Home Administration county committee for three years starting July 1. The panel reviews FHA loan applications and includes Carl M. Palmer and John R. Thompson, with Eldo P. Brockman stepping down.
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Edwin H. Decker
Fayette County
Farmers Home
Kermit M. Teig
Mr. Decker
Eldo P. Brockman
Westgate
Carl M. Palmer
West Union
John R.thompson
Fayette
Will Teach at Wellman in Kalona School District
Tracy E. Anderson, son-in law of Mr and Mrs Norris Capper, will receive his Master of Arts from the State University of Iowa at the summer commencement on August 9. He studied history and will move to Kalona to teach in the Mid Prairie Community School District. Mrs Anderson will teach kindergarten in Kalona for a second year while Mr Anderson teaches high school in Welloxin.
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Tracy E. Anderson
Norris Capper
State University of Iowa
Anderson
Kalons
Mid- Prairie
Kalona
Mr. Anderson
Welloxin
Elgin Lions Club Meeting Report
Elgin Lions Club held a Monday evening meeting. The Elgin Lutheran Church Women met July 20 with hostesses Mesdames Don ald Sutter Harry Everett Lyd im Odegard Glen Odegard Les Me Kleppe Russell Friederich and Miss Joanne Odegerd. Ushers were Mrs Fred Butikofer Mrs P J Anderson Mrs Leo Friederich. Richard Holler presided and opened with the theme hymn Lord Teach Us How to Pray Aright. Mrs Fussell Friederich program chair read James 1:6-8 devotions and presented lesson Why Does Not God Grant All My Requests Memory Verse James 1:5. Mrs Friederich read article How My Prayer Was Answered Hyman Sweet Hour of Prayer. Mrs Helva Snyder gave previews of prayeral books. Meeting adjourned with the Lord's Prayer and table grace. After the meeting Division 3 held a silent auction.
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Elgin Lutheran
Meedames Donald Sutter
Harry Everett
Lyd ‘Im Odegard
Glen Odegard
Les‘Me Kleppe
Russell
Friederich
Joanne Odegerd
Fred Butikofer
P._J. Anderson
Leo Friederich
Richard Holler
Fussell Friederich
Chm
Hyman
Helva Snyder
Raspberry growers aim to harvest 1000 quarts this year
Raspberry farmers report success in growing red and black varieties. They expect to harvest at least 1000 quarts and have already sold nearly 900 quarts over the previous weekend.
Yearous Completes Trade School Refrigeration Course
Harlan B Yearous son of Mr and Mrs William Yearous completed a nine month refrigeration and air conditioning course at a trade school in Omaha Nebraska. A Valley High graduate he will work for John Tillotson.
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Harlan B. Yearous
William Yearous
Omaha
Nebr
Valley High
Yearous
John Tillotson
Firemen Sponsor Watermelon Feed in Elgin Park
Elgin firemen host an ice cold watermelon feed at the park this evening on Wednesday August 2. The event invites everyone to enjoy a treat while supporting the local fire department.
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Elgin
Hostesses Entertain Guests at Saturday Dinner
Mrs Sarah Schupbach and Lena Schupbach were hostesses at a dinner Saturday evening. Attendees included Rev Paul Banwart Lela Mr and Mrs Joe Beninger Mr and Mrs Levi Banwart all of West Bend Mr and Mrs Uriel Gehring and Bradley of Burlington William Butikofer family and Lena Pulfer Davenport Ira Farney of Fayette Mr and Mrs Werner Moore Mrs Esther Moore Mrs Fanny Frieden Mrs Ida Pulfer Mr and Mrs Jacob Gehring and Mrs George Schupbach.
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Sarah Schupbach
Lena Schupbach
Paul Banwart
Lela
Joe Beninger
Levi Banwart
West Bend
Uriel Gehring and Bradley
Burlington
William Butikofer
Lena Pulfer
Davenport
Ira Farney
Fayette
Werner Moore
Esther Moore
Fanny Frieden
Capper Buys Schricker Building in West Elgin
Charles L. Capper has purchased the former Schricker building in West Elgin from Charles and Jack Gehring with immediate possession. The structure includes a well improved second floor apartment while the first floor is used for storage.
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Charles L. Capper
Schricker
West Elgin
Charles
Jack Gehring
Bilden Receives Ten Purebred Hamp shire Ewes and Ram
Harlan Bilden, son of Mr and Mrs Tilpher Biden and member of the Valley Chapter of Future Farmers, received a flock of ten purebred Hampshire ewes and a ram last Thursday. The award is part of a state wide program of 12 flocks developed with Sears Roebuck Foundation and Town Association of FFA to boost interest in improving town farm sheep. Flocks stay two years on local farms then a new flock is developed by another boy. Havian received the flock from Donald Quass, a member of Albumett FFA.
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Harlan Bilden
Tilpher Biden
Valley
Future Farmers
Hampshire
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Town Association of
FFA
Havian
Donald Quass
Albumett Ffa
Rains Bring High Water Across Otter Creek and Turkey River
Heavy rains Sunday and Monday swelled Otter Creek and Turkey River in the west and north. Otter Creek ran higher than the Turkey at the junction, turning northwest toward the river ridge before veering southeast. By Tuesday the Turkey reached bank full but townlands remained unflooded.
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Otter Creek
Turkey River
Cave-ins along Elgin sewer lines after heavy rain
Heavy rain Sunday caused several cave-ins along Elgin sewer lines and lead ins. The worst occurred in front of Mrs. Albert Halverson's home where the main line and two leads show about a two foot drop. Another cave-in appeared across from the school building.
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Elgin
Albert Halverson
Elgin Lions Hold Monthly Meeting at St Pauls Church
Two district officers attended the Elgin Lions Club meeting at St Pauls Methodist Church. Dr K N Fettkether was initiated with George Falk reading the ceremony. Attendees included Mark Buchheit and Les Thiele who urged members to be doers not doubters. The club plans repairs to the Otter creek dam noted by President Arden Greener.
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Elgin Lions
St. Paul's Methodist
K. N. Fettkether
George Falk
Mark Buchheit
Les Thiele
Thiele
Arden Greener
Club
Otter Creek
Cedar Rapids Gazette Grants Trip To Chicago Winner Connie Baumgartner
Connie Baumgartner wins an all expense paid three day Chicago trip August 8 to 10 for boosting Gazette subscriptions. The prize includes a chartered bus ride, White Sox vs Tigers game, Museum of Science displays, Lake Michigan cruise, Riverview Carnival rides, and guided Chicago River views. Winners credited subscribers from small and large towns.
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Connie Baumgartner
Ceder Rapids Gazette
Carcera
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Museum of Science
Lake Michigan
Chicago River
Riverview Amusement Park
The
Gazette
Connie
Ben Conner Funeral Held for 72 Year Old
Ben Conner aged 72 died at his Burbank home California. The funeral was held Monday in Forest City. He is survived by his widow two daughters one son and several grandchildren.
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Ben Conner
Forest City
Burbank
Calif
Fayette County 4 H'ers Tour Waterloo
On Tuesday August 1, 140 Fayette County 4 H members toured Waterloo industries. They left West Union at 7 am, visited Bishops Cafe, Waterloo Courier, KWWL, a bakery, and the Waterloo Airport. Lunch was at Bishops cafeteria. The day ended with a return home by 5 pm.
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Fayette County
4-H
Waterloo
West Union
Oelwein
Bishops Cafeteria
Waterloo Courier
Kwwl Radio and Television
Bishops
Reed Farm Sold to Mr. and Mrs. Ash Reed Farm Sold to Mr. and Mrs. Ash
Mrs. Marjorie Reed sold her 80 acre farm south of Elgin to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ash. The deal closed late last week, expanding the Ash holdings to 277 acres including the home farm of 77 acres and 120 acres of the former sheep ranch. The Lane Ash family will move in after Mrs. Reed vacates.
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Marjorie Reed
Elgin
Herbert Ash
No Deals Yet Policy Delays Reported Business Talks
Several business deals have been reported but no agreement has been reached as the Echo went to press. The paper maintains a policy to wait until deals are completed before publication.
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ECHO
White albino bluejay spotted at Indianola home
A pure white baby albino bluejay with pink eyes was seen at Guy Hornaday’s residence near Indianola, drawing attention from locals and bird watchers. The remarkable bird’s appearance highlights unusual plumage in local avifauna.
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Bluejay
Guy Hornaday
Indianola
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Ers
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Elaine Hellum
Dreamland
Mertin’ Hellum
Postville
Supt. Moore
Ole Reiersons
Decker
Wellman
Elgin Lions Club
Capper
Schricker Building
Bilden
Reed Farm
Mrs. Ash
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