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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1964

Page

5

Hultman calls for highway program and tax reform at GOP meet

Iowa Republican Evan Hultman urged immediate completion of the interstate system and arterial highway upgrades. He backed bond funding, elimination of the household furnishings property tax and personal property tax, and aggressive tax enforcement. Hultman also sought to end the head tax and praised law enforcement. In Des Moines Hoover turns 90, recovering in New York. Carlson and Armington named to Democratic convention committees. others chosen for credentials, rules, and permanent organization panels.

Evan Hultmillin Des Moines Hultman Iowa’s Thelr Comemand Champian Carlson World Cornhuskers Dixie Arrington Iowa Democratic National Comvention Atlantic de Carlson Audu Sherwin Markman James C. Dunbar Cedar Falls F. E. Fair Wilton Junction Marie, Healey Devonport Fred Moore Spencer Julia Reuland Superior

Aylesworth Reunion Held At Strawberry Point Park

The Aylsworth reunion was held Sunday July 26 at Strawberry Point park with attendees including Mrs and Mr Elwood Rubens Chandler Ariz and other area relatives. Messages from Sailors and Marines were shared as families gathered for a picnic and updates on kin.

Aylsworth Mian Elwood Rubens Chandler Ariz Scent Genet Messerli Anamosa Wayne Pelden Ane Ole Jar Rapids Hia God Tally Robert Crandall Crandall Michael Denver Colo Paris Island Carolina

Fayette County Legion Picnic at Fairgrounds West Union

The Fayette County American Legion picnic will be held at the Fayette County fair grounds West Union on Sunday August 23. All members are urged to attend with coffee cocoa and ice cream furnished by the Legion.

Fayette County American Legion Fayette County Fair Grounds West Union Legion

Veterans of World War I meet at Oelwein Legion Hall

Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary plan a Sunday meeting at Oelwein Legion Hall on August 9 at 12 30 p m A potluck dinner is planned Attendees headed to the National Convention in Chicago August 12 17 are urged to reserve at the Palmer House Hotel now

Auxiliary Oelwein Legion Hall Chicago Palmer House

Parenteau Family Welcomes Son In Nantick Conn

Mr and Mrs Richard Parenteau of 7 Foster Leigh Road Nantick Connecticut welcomed a son born Monday August 3 weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. He has a brother Shawn Wade and Clive Helms is listed as the grandfather.

Robert, Klingman Inglewood California Louise Klingman Santa Monica Pleasant Ridge Club Elkader Fairgrounds Leo’ Ainsworth Robert Ainsworth de Kalb Illinois Lance Richard Humphry Edwin Humphrey Ports Mouth Richard Parenteau Foster Leigh Rd Niantic Conn Shawn Wade Clive Helms

Fayette Co American Legion elects officers at St coe week

Ivan Torkelson installed as commander and James Anderson of Clermont as vice commander of the Fayette County American Legion at St. coe week. Leonard Wilken and Erwin Goff were among district officials. Roy Anderson assisted as installing officer. A county association effort will promote Americanism and flag etiquette throughout the county.

Itvan Torkelson Elxin James Anderson Clermont Fayette Co

Future Farmers Meet Monday at Valley High School

The Future Farmers will meet in the Vocational Agriculture room at Valley High School at 8 00 pm on August 1. Members should bring record books to prepare for the fair and copies of last year's Program of Work.

Valley Valley High School

Enrolls At Missouri S T C James Kamp Pre-enrolls

James Kamp of Clermont pre-enrolled at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville for the fall freshman year. The college starts a summer pre-enrollment program with appointments for accepted freshmen and invites parents to participate. Kamp, son of Mr and Mrs Buane Kamp, plans biology at the Missouri college.

James Kamp Clermont Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Buane Kamp B.R. 1 Missouri College

Services for Fred Schott in Sumner at Evangelical Church

Funeral services for Fred Schott of Sumner were held on Wednesday at the Evangelical Church. Schott died Monday morning after a lingering illness. He was a former local resident and brother in law of the late Walter, William and Herman Kohls.

Fred Schott Sumner Evangelical Church Mr. Schott Walter, William Herman Kohls

CBY News Notes July Gathering and Hayride

C B Y members held a July event starting with a hike and lunch, then games. Hugo Hackmann arrived with a truck and gave a hayride ending at Tony Habeger’s place where hamburgers were fried on tin cans. Devotions followed.

C.B.Y Hugo Hackmann

1964 Soybean County Support Rate Set

The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee announced Fayette County will support 1964 crop soybeans at 2.22 per bushel for No 2 grade soybeans containing 13.3 to 14.0 moisture. The county rate matches 1963, terminal rates not set, premiums and discounts unchanged from last year. Price support for 1984 crop soybeans will be via loans and purchases, with applications due January 31, 1965 and loan maturity July 31, 1965.

Fayette County ASCS

CBY Boat Excursion Sponsored by Baptist Churches

A Sunday evening boat ride by the CBY and churches drew seventy nine participants. Youth from E FI Baptist St Pauls Methodist Elgin Lutheran Illyria Community Lansing Baptist and Clermont Lutheran attended with sponsors pastors and parents. The group departed Elgin at 4 PM, dined at Pike s Peak at 6 PM, then traveled to the boat dock behind the Villa Louis for a one hour Mississippi excursion.

EFI Baptist St. Paul's Methodist Elgin Lutheran Illyria Lansing Baptist Church Clermont Lutheran Church Elgin Pikes’ Peak Villa Louis Mississippi

ALCW Meeting Set for August 13 in Wadena

The ALCW will meet August 13 at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Wilder Matocks of Wadena will chair the program. Hostesses include Mrs. Richard Erickson, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, Mrs. John Erickson, and Mrs. Barney Larson.

ALCW Wilder Mattocks Wadena Mdms Richard Erickson Pearl Johnson John Erickson Barney Larson

Feeding Pullets Six Days A Week

Iowa State University extension poultry specialist Paul Walther notes pullets thrive on a six day feeding schedule used by Lowe poultrymen. The approach saves labor and reduces waste without hindering bird growth.

Paul Walther Iowa State University Lowe Poultrymen

Urge That Nine Counties Be Declared Emergency Areas

Four winners shared prize money in the Saturday 9 p.m. drawing. Recipients were Roy Rothlisberger with 50 dollars Elmer Lantz with 20 dollars Mrs Lillian Gates with 5 dollars and Mrs Ellen Mason with 5 dollars.

Roy Rothlisberger Elmer Lantz Lillian Gates Ellen Mason

Canning Factory Opens Tomorrow in Elgin

The Elgin Canning Company launches the sweet corn pack tomorrow, August 6, with first fields at Paul Butikofer and George Fath farms east of Elgin. Kenneth Blockhus and Wm. Bacon farm the sites. Officials expect a fair run despite uncertain yields, and four mechanical pickers are ready for long hours if heat and dryness accelerate maturation.

Elgin Canning Company Paul Butikofer George Fath Elgin Kenneth Blockhus Wm. Bacon

Valley Schools Set to Open August 31

The Valley Community schools will open Monday August 31 marking the start of a new school year. There will be no classes on Labor Day September 7. Faculty meetings for teaching staff are planned August 27 and 28 at the high school with grade level sectional sessions to follow and further details to be announced.

Valley Community Schools

Fred Gernands Report Alaska Earthquake Visit

Fred Gernands from Fairbanks and Clyde Wenger with his wife Mildred drove to Valdez to view earthquake damage. They describe docks gone and homes washed away, with plans to relocate Valdez not yet set this year. Back in Fairbanks extensive construction with four churches and many new houses amid long daylight. Clyde Wenger and Mildred taught in Elgin years ago.

Fred Gernands Fairbanks Alaska Clyde Wengers Valdez Assembly of God Later Day Saints Church of Christ Clyde Wenger Mildred Elgin

Apostolic Bible Class Entertained at George Butikofer Home

The Apostolic Bible Class was entertained Friday evening July 31 in the George Butikofer home. Games furnished the entertainment and the group joined in singing hymns. The hostesses served lunch.

Apostolic Bible George Butikofer

New Address for Jerry D Medberry at NAS Atemphi

Jerry D Medberry now resides at Subsistance Division U S Naval Air Station Atemphi Tennessee 93115 with the new address 692 64 17 AA 96. This notice records the change for official personnel files and mail routing.

Jerry D. Medberry U. 5 Naval Air Station Atemphi Tennessee

Farm Pond Stocking Operations Completed

The Iowa State Conservation Commission reports 67,000 bass stocked in 485 farm ponds this summer at an average cost of half a cent per fish. Fish were prepared at Lake Wapello Hatchery in sealed oxygen-rich bags and delivered to pond owners without charge. For 1965 requests, contact local fish and game officers. owners should permit fishing to harvest surplus, while trespass laws require permission to fish in private ponds.

Iowa State Conservation Commission Lake Wapello State Fish Hatchery

Mrs Lulu Schmid Honored at Picnic in Lisbon Park

A Sunday picnic in Lisbon Park honored Mrs. Lulu Schmid. Attendees included her five grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, with families from Des Moines Amana Iowa City Mt Vernon and Mt. Vernon.

Lulu Schmid Lisbon Park Schmid Edward Schmid Des Moines Richard Schmid Amana Robert Schmid Iowa City John Authaate Rick Wau David Lyford Toe Fag Marjorie Lyford Mtr Mrs Lyford Low’ City John Peeheron Mt .Vernon John Lyfords Mt. Vernon

Tabitha Society Set Meeting For August 19

The Tabitha Society will hold its monthly meeting on August 19. Mrs Lester Trautman will give devotions titled Search For Me, with Mrs Leo Lehman in charge of music. Roll call asks for favorite hymns and Mrs Wilma Probert will present Bible Quizzes. Hostesses are Mrs Paul Burbriggen Mrs Fred Muehlethaler and Mrs Fred Schaer.

Tabitha Society Lester Trautman Leo Lehman Wilma Probert Paul ?Urbriggen Fred Muehlethaler Fred Schaer

Services for Mrs Lena Aeschliman at Wa dena Presbyterian Church

Services for Mrs Lena Aeschliman aged 93 were held Monday at the Wa dena Presbyterian Church with burial in Wadena Cemetery. She had been a patient at the Good Samaritan Home in West Union. Survivors include three sons and two daughters. Muehlethaler Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Lena Aeschliman Presbyterian Church Wadena

Services for Mrs. J. J. Roach at Holy Name Church

Mrs. J. J. Roach, 72, died Friday at her West Union home. Funeral services were held Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union. She was the mother of Mrs. Lane Ash of Elgin. Survivors include six sons, five daughters, and numerous grandchildren.

J. J. Roach Holy Name Catholic Church West Union

Notice of bids for Elgin Iowa school dwelling sale

The Valley Community School District in Elgin Iowa invites bids for the school dwelling currently occupied by the Derryl Leonhart family. Bids due by noon August 19 1864 to Secretary Gladys Hanson. Possession not before June 15 for successful bidder except Derryl Leonhart. Board may accept or reject any bid.

Board of Education of the Valley Community School District Elgin Iowa Derryl Leonhart Gladys Hanson

Iowa farmers seek federal aid as drought harms crops

Republican officials including candidates from Worth Mitchell Howard Winneshiek Allamakee Ployd Chickasaw Dale Tieden Clayton Lea Klink Rod Drewes M E Baringer urge Gov Hughes to seek USDA aid. If counties are declared emergency, ASC can authorize grazing of diverted acres and farmers may qualify for 3 percent FHA loans. Dry spell and high heat have damaged corn soybeans hay. rain now would offer little economic relief.

Worth Mitchell Howard Winneshick Allamakee Ployd Chickasaw Dale Tieden Clayton County House of Representatives Lea Klink Senate Rod Drewes Fayette County M. E. Baringer Fayete County ASC Iowa

Ilyria Clipperettes Achievement Day Recital and Fair Entries

The Ilyria Clipperettes hosted their achievement day on Tuesday July 28 with 14 members present. Juniors intermediates and seniors performed cakes cookies breads and nutrition talks, juried by Mrs Wayne Granger and Mrs Dirks with helpers. All entries advance to the fair per note UW It With a Want Ad.

Ililyria Clipperettes Wayne Granger Dirks Laralee Wenger Ann Howard Iva Feller Melissa Wanda Linda Jane Janice Becky Karolee Ann Donna Fan Dane Tane Fair Myrna M Ricky C Ricky C. Fair Wanda M Fair Loralee Wanda M. Fair Loralee W. Fair Melissa M. Blue Melissa M Loraee W. Fair Janice F Gail L. Fair Tantha S Jantha Gail Iantha Myrna Moore Ricky Cook

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