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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1967
Page
4
A distorted OCR fragment advertises a repossessed item request with scattered letters and unclear details. The piece mentions pounds and suite references, but key names, places, and terms are illegible, leaving only partial identifiers and uncertain ownership.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions several names and dates without coherent events. It references people such as Steven Baker and JoAnn Brackin and notes like Mrs Tugene Leman and Cathy McMillan, but no verifiable incident or outcome is provided. The passage appears to be garbled and lacks a readable narrative.
A damaged OCR fragment references a shooting center in Postville, mentions meals, rooms, and a suppression of details. It lists unclear names such as Poopeter Harblower and Voyeur with scattered phrases about services and a Washington pageant context. The readable material is insufficient for a clear event or outcome.
Multiple short thank you notices express gratitude for gifts, flowers, and support after events in Elgin and Postville. Individuals named include Mrs Ray Wietham Elmer H Larson Johnny Martin and the Moore family with twins David and Daniel noted as selected at the Hawkeye Twins Convention.
Wadena's Little League squad defeated West Central 68 to 68? Notable feats included Randy Klingman with a homer and two triples, Dave Strong doubling, and Jim Sniffin Pat Welsh and Dennis Han contributing in pitching and fielding. Outstanding play credited to Bobby Strong Jim Sniffin Pat Welsh Larry Thompson Don Hanson Jeff Alderson Dave Denner John Light.
Mrs. Dale Johannsen and family visit Wayne Nebraska on Monday. Merlin Anderson and Bur Anderson families re visit Mrs Emma Ander n and Galen Griffin hosts a dinner in Elkader. Kenneth Bleckhix home hosts guests. Leslie Kleppe family and Jacob Friederichs attend wedding of Evelyn Friederich and Michael Aubrey at the Presbyterian Church in Postville. Also noted are dinners at the Blockhum residence and visits by the Blockhums of Waverly.
The Elgin Echo in Elgin Iowa shares brief local notes and notices. Community updates include upcoming events and small items of interest for residents.
Evening Tabitha club met Tuesday July 18 at the Fred Schaer home with Mary Ann Schaer as host. Devotions by Mary Horne, program by Mrs Abe Habeger, roll call and minutes read, highlights of a Detroit Baptist Conference trip shared by Mrs Harry Johnson. Janet Krueger White Cross Chair requests reference to quotas in Program Booklets. Four members and guest Mrs Philip Grabke of Cantrose Alberta attended. Benediction by Lineh, served by hostess.
The Beha mating list has been corrected up to Monday evening of this week. Check your address tap and if the expiration date is not zero with your latest subscription record, let us know formally so that a correction can be made in your subscription expiration. August 19u7 or later and early resittance will be appreciated. Publisher.
The 37th Swiss Volksfest sponsored by the New Jerus Macmercher will be held at William Tell Park New Glarus Wisconsin with activities starting at 1 80 pm including dancing singing and yodeling. The program notes a variety of events and entertainment on both Saturday and Friday evenings at the Elementary scene.
Carl Hack returned home Saturday after a six day stay as a patient in Postville hospital. Karla Moore was admitted to Methodist Hospital in Rochester Tuesday and was scheduled for surgery Wednesday.
The Switch Street Birthday Club met on Wednesday July 26 at the home of Mrs Agnes Gilson. Attending were Mrs Thomas Pollock, Mrs Inez Brackin, Mrs Louis Dennier, Mrs Eugene Schori, Mrs Otis Torkelson, Mrs Francis Butixofer and girls, Mrs Joe Hogan Miss Georgia Mae Schori, Mrs Joe Lerch and Mrs Russell Friederich and girls. Lunch was provided by Mrs Donald Gardner and served by the hostess.
Governor Ronald Reagan of California will be the main speaker at the Iowa Republican Party’s $100 a plate dinner at Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines on Wednesday Oct 25 State Chairman Robert Ray said Reagan aims to build a 1968 campaign fund and notes his Iowa background as a major draw for the fundraising event.
Mark C. Buehheit, West Union attorney, named to the National Resolutions Committee at the VFW National Convention in New Orleans August 19 to 24. He sits with Blairidel Barnes Post 1725 in Oelwein and has served on the National Legal Committee and as Department Junior Vice Commander. The Oelwein VFW Post hosts the State Town Pow-Wow October 21-22 with Buehheit as general chairman, Donald Buenneke as local chairman, and Rose Thoms as auxiliary chair. the Pow-Wow marks the first time a VFW post in this area hosts a statewide event. Iowa has over 100 VFW posts and about 29,000 members.
The area received only 1.40 inches of rain in July, with higher moisture and hail to the north and south. The record low rainfall in the past 20 years stands at this level, following prior July totals of 1.27 inches in 1948 and 1.58 inches in 1964.
Five Fayette County youths Diane McNeil Castalia Vicki Becker Arlington Jolene Ameling Waucoma Phil James Stanley Bill Brownell Westgate will attend the State Leadership Camp July 31 to August 5 at the State 4 H Camping Center near Madrid. Sponsored by Fayette County Extension Service Fayette County Farm Bureau and Buchanan County REC. The training aims to raise leadership awareness build skills and practice them. They will share experiences on return.
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