Fatal two vehicle crash claims Mrs Tofield Heck at 76
Mrs. Tofield Heck, 76, died at Scholtz hospital Waterloo around midnight Tuesday from injuries suffered in a Saturday night two vehicle collision near Kern hill, Elgin. She and husband Mr Heck were returning home when they met Guernsey Smith pulling a wagon of oats. Mrs Heck sustained multiple severe injuries, while Mr Heck and Mr Smith had minor injuries. Mrs Heck was moved from West Union to Scholtz hospital. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church Elgin. Muehlethaler Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tofield Heck
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Kern Hill
Elgin
Heck
West Union Hospital
Scholtaz
The
Baptist Church
Muehlethaler
Valley School District Election Set For September 12
The Valley Community School District will hold a school election on Monday September 12 1966. Board of Education terms for Lloyd Meier and Archie Howard expire September 19. District 2 Clermont town representative Meier and District 3 rural Elgin representative Howard. Polls at Clermont Town Hall for District 2 and Elgin Town Hall for District 3. Nominations papers available from Gladys Hanson Secretary to the Board of Education due between August 13 and noon September 2 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoo
Lloyd Meier
Archie Howard
The
Valley Community
Meier
Clermont
Howard
Elgin
Clermont Town Hall
Elgin Town Hall
Gladys Hanson
Board of Education
Miss Hanson
Stockholders Hold First Annual Meeting of Swiss Lake Inc
Stockholders of Swiss Lake Inc held their first annual meeting on Saturday August 6 1966 at 8 00 pm in the office of W Hilgemann. One hundred of 130 shares were represented. All five acting directors were re elected Dean DeSar Lorence Mushiethaler Leo Isman L L Knudtson and Jeff Fauser. Reports were given by secretary E W Hilgemann. Work on the dam construction is planned to begin this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swiss Lake, Inc
Swise Lake, Inc
W. Hilgemann
Dean DeSar Lorence Mushiethaler
Leo
L. L. Knudtson
Jeff Fauser
Secu Trens
E. W. Hilgemann
Hospital Auxiliary Food Stand at Big-4 Fair
The Hospital Auxiliary will operate a food stand in the Exhibition Building at the Big-4 Fair in Postville from Friday, August 26, through Monday, August 29. The four days promote community cooperation to fund the auxiliary’s yearly money making project. Ladies will soon contact donors for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Postville
Asker
Hospital Auxiliary Committee
Death of Dr Lehman Dentist In Cedar Rapids Dies At 73
Dr. C Verne Lehman 73 longtime Cedar Rapids dentist died Saturday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Cedar Rapids Memorial Cemetery. He was a nephew of Mrs Ella Schori and practiced in Cedar Rapids for 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman
C. Verne Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Emorial
Rs Ella Schori
Veterans Auxiliary To Meet In Fayette County Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I will hold its regular meeting on August 14 at 12 30 p.m. in the Oelwein Legion hall. A pie dinner will be served. All members and WW I veterans and their widows are urged to attend. Some legislation news of interest may be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Oelwein Legion Hall
Wadena Public Library Adds Collectors News and New Books
The Wadena Public Library announces availability of Collectors News for collectors of antiques coins stamps books china rocks firearms time pieces glassware and more. New acquisitions from the latest federal aid grant include numerous titles spanning fiction history puzzles and how to guides by noted authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Public Library
Ethan Frome
Wharton
Charlotte Bronte
Heinlein
Leon Uris
Mac Hyman
Lane
Hammer
Wibberly
Valley
Llewellyn
Parrist
High Citadel
Bagley
Main Street
Moore
Antlaw
Michenee
Felsen
Splaver
Bakst
St. Louis
Charles A. Linburgh
Daley
Lord
Dick Day
Erickson
John Wood Case
Suckow
Stewart
Engel
Butter
Hiroshima
Meeting on sewer system for Wadena residents
Notice to all residents of the incorporated town of Wadena announces a meeting on Thursday evening, August 16 at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall to discuss the sewer system. All residents are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Legion Hall
Journeymen Concert at Elgin First Baptist Church
The Journeymen male quartet from North American Baptist Seminary Sioux Falls SD will perform a sacred concert at 8 00 p m on Wednesday August 17 1966 at the First Baptist Church Elgin The quartet includes Jim Green Mountain Home Idaho Wayne Bibelheimer Minneapolis Fred Jantz Anaheim Victor Gunst Minneapolis The group tours the United States this summer and invites all to attend a unique presentation of the Gospel Message in song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeymen
North American Baptist Seminary
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
First Baptist Church
Mountain Home
Idaho
Wayne Bibelheimer
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Fred Jantz
Anaheim
California
Victor Gunst
United States
First Baptist Church of
Elgin
Jackpot Winner at Elgin Cash Giveaway Saturday
Derryl Leonhart claimed the $40 jackpot at the Elgin cash giveaway held last Saturday evening. Le Roy Rothlisberger received a $5 prize in the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derryl Leonhart
Elgin
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Army Private Reed Completes Eight-Week Carpentry Course
Army private Roger L. Reed 19 son of Mrs Marjorie Reed Elgin completed an eight week carpentry course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on August 4 He trained in concrete work foundations walls window and door cutting and tool use Reed enlisted in April and is a 1965 valley Community High School graduate who worked at Kephari's Music Center Decorah before joining the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Roger L. Reed
Marjorie BE. Paulsen
Elgin
Fort Leonard Wood
Reed
Valley Community High School
Kephari
Music Center
Decorah
Schupbach Family Notes On Furlough and Bangkok Move
John Schupbach, stationed in Mississippi, is home on a month's furlough. He plans to depart for Bangkok Thailand soon. Parents are Mr and Mrs George Schupbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfa
John Schupbach
Mississippi
Bangkok
Thaaland
George Schupbach
W.S.C.S Holds Regular Meeting at St Pauls Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of St Pauls Methodist Church met August 4 in the church parlors. Mrs Dennis Meyer and Mrs C Bi Schori led program and worship with reports on Joy in The Living God and the Seventh Assembly. Thirty members answered May roll call. A cash gift was given to the church building fund in memory of Mrs Dora Lehman. Plans were made for maidrites coffee pie and a cream at Corn Day Aug and the Sept 26 rummage sale was announced. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Dale DeSart and Mrs Matilda Feller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Dennis Meyer
C. Bi Schori
Meyer
Methodist Woman N Magazine
Ore
Dora Lehman
Dale DeSart
Matilda Feller
Elgin Legion Hosts Turkey Supper on September 22
Elgin Post of the American Legion will hold its annual turkey supper on Thursday evening September 22 at the Elgin grade school gym. Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Patt visited in Hawkeye at John Lalks home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post of the
American Legion
Elgin
Harry Johnson
Patt
John Lalk
Hawkeye
Local News Correspondent Resigns. Call for Replacement
Notice asks readers to send items to the ECHO office for the August 18 issue by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Ronald Loftsgard, the local news correspondent, has resigned. anyone willing to take over the role is urged to contact the newspaper promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ECHO
Ronald Loftsgard
Extension Calendar of Events Fayette County Fair entries close
Extension Calendar of Events lists schedule for Fayette County events. On Friday August 12 entries close for the Fayette County Fair. Tuesday August 16 4-H Club Committee Meeting at 8:00 pm at the County Extension Office Fayette. Wednesday August 17 clean up the 4-H Building at Fairgrounds West Union. Thursday August 18 Iowa State University Alumni gathering. Friday August 19 Sows State Fair event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H & Ffa
Fayette County
Fayette
West Union
Iowa State University
Time at C C Fair Show Time at C C Fair
The Clayton County 4 H and FELF.A. Achievement Show will be held at the fairgrounds at National on August 11 15 1966. Livestock judging runs Sheep 9 00 am 10 30 am Dairy 10 00 am to 3 00 pm Swine 9 00 am to 3 00 pm Beef 9 00 am to 3 00 pm Grade Sunday August 14 2 00 pm to 3 30 pm Horse and Pony Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Fairgrounds
National
Elgin High School 1946 Graduates Hold 20th Reunion
The Elgin High School class of 1946 held its 20th class reunion at the Elgin school grounds with a picnic dinner. Former teacher Mrs. C. B. Schori and Mr. Schori attended. Committee members included Mrs. Pape, Mrs. Larson, and Vernon Wede, with letters from alumni in New Hampton, Dubuque, and White Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Elgin
C. B. Schori
Schori
Leland Capper
Savage, Md
Glenn Dennter
Polk City
Gerald Gehring
Wes
Susanne
Marion
Leo Friederich
Laurie
Ben Schori
Calmar
Vernon Wede
Larry
Terry
Jack Whipple
Mark
Lynne
Clinton
Jane Falk
Mervin Larson
Stanley
Sandra
Shirleen
Karma
Slkader
Elva Mae Lerch
Bill Pape
Lynn
Gordon
West Union
Janice Gehring
Robert Musser
Jeanne
Karen
David
Jeri Pinney
Betty Cline
Waterloo
Gene Wenger
Laralee
Melinda
Brian
Anna Bane
Don Fauser
Becky
Jill
Lisa
Dorothy Torkelson
Lyle Martin
Jeri
Mickey
Doris Hanson
Pape
Larson
Fauser
Ralph Knoll
Ruth Boyer
New Hampton
Russell Shetten
Shirley Glass
Dubuque
George Dorsey Neer Dennler
White Plains
Valley Community Schools Add Staff and New Faculty
The Valley Community Schools plan a August 29 opening with professional staff rising from 46 to 58. New hires include Catherine Klaus as Elementary Supervisor and Coordinator, Edna Luce as full time Guidance Counselor, and George Gary Horne assigned to teach Germany in junior high and high school. Existing staff shifts and new reading and language arts roles are outlined across Clermont, Osceola, Wadena, Elgin, and related campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Community Schools
Catherine Klaus
Miss Klaus
Dubuque
Fayette County
North
Klaus
Clermont
Edna Luce
Miss Luce
Oskaloosa High School
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Towa
George Gary Horne
Cincinna- 44
Ohio
Germany
Frances
Lorraine) Haldwin
Wadena
Alan
Janaan
Elgin
Ted
Phylis Green
Postville
Gladys Johnson
Green
Valley
Glen
Mary
Probert
Marion Oelberg
St. Joseph’s
Elkader
Lyle
Faye) Patterson
Donald
Marijana) Sutter
Myrna Moore
Nickels Observe 40th Wedding Anniversary in Elgin
Mr and Mrs George H Nickels marked their 40th anniversary with an open house at St Pauls Methodist Church in Elgin. family and relatives attended along with hosts Robert and Merlin Nickels and many siblings and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickels
George H. Nickels
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin
Owen J. Nickels
Muskogee
Okla
Robert Nickels
Lancaster
Texas
Jerry
Carol) Anderson
Castalia
Joseph S
Gayle) Olson
Clermont
Gerald Lee Nickels
Oelwein
Merlin Nickels
Colorado Springs
Colo
Will Christen
Lester Chase
Volga
Floyd Chase
Fayette
James Hermen
W. E. Chase
Field Day At Hampton Iowa Research Farm
Northrup King & Co invites visitors to a field day at their Hampton Iowa research farm on Tuesday August 16. A guided tour runs 10:00 to noon with lunch, and another tour follows at 1:00. The event showcases 40 acres devoted to research with the aim of producing maximum returns for former customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northrup King & Co
Hampton
Iowa
Popenhagen Released From West Union Hospital
Isie Popenhagen was released Tuesday from West Union hospital where she had been a medical patient for the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isie Popenhagen
Sie Agen
West Union Hospital
High Adventure Trip Plans For Elgin Readers
The Elgin Ruble Library Reading program plans a trip for qualified students August 12. Participants meet at City Park on Wednesday May 17 at 1 00 pm and travel by car to West Union Swimming Pool. A treasure hunt at Duttons Cave awaits on return. If rain occurs the trip shifts to May 18. No money needed. library covers all expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Bon Voyage for Mrs Marvin Feigenspan
A bon voyage party was held Wednesday evening August 3 for Mrs Marvin Feigenspan at her sister Margaret Hanson’s Cedar Rapids home. Co-hostesses were Jan Waller and Helen Severson. Attendees included Mrs Jon Shaffer Mrs Dennis Shaffer Diane Clendenin Annette Meyer Pat Lehman Kathy Homatar Diane Schirm Dorthy Sweeney and Claire Eastman. The gathering featured visiting games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Feigenspan
Margaret Hanson
Cedar Rapids
Jan Waller
Helen Severson
Jon Shaffer
Dennis Shaffer
Diane Clendenin
Annette Meyer
Pat Lehman
Kathy Homatar
Diane Schirm
Dorthy Sweeney
Claire Eastman
Birthday Honors for Mrs Schupbach
Birthday celebration for Mrs Anna Schupbach hosted Friday with guests including Mrs Leo Fosis Tami and Mr and Mrs Herman Schupach Postville Mrs Ray Weithorn and Wendy Posseh Monona Mrs Otto Blockhus Mr and Mrs George Butikofer Hulda Sutter Francis West Mrs Walter Mitts Mrs Ernest Guis vng Harald Meisner Mrs Rudy Possehl Floyd Foss ehl Bobby Kent Reuben Schupbach Jacob Friederich Sr Bertha Lehman Monday neighborhood birthday club met near home to celebrate guest list included Agnes Gilson Joe Lerch Eugene Schori Otis Workelson Lows Dennler Francis Butikofer Don Gardner Thomas Pollock Georg ia Mae Schori Bertha Lehman attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schupbach
Leo Fosis
Tami
Herman Schupbach
Postville
Ray Weithorn
Wendy Posséhi
Monona
Otto Blockhus
George Butikofer
Hulda Sutter
Francis West
Walter Mitts
Ernest Guisvng
Harald Meisner
Rudy Possehl
Floyd’ Fossehl
Bobby and
Kent
Reuben Schupbach
Jacob Friederich
Bertha Lehman
Nei Ome
Beudms
Agne Gilson
Joe Lerch
Eugene Schori
Otis Uorkelson
Lows Dennler
Francis Butikofer
Don Gardner
Thomas Pollock
Georgia Mae Schori
Bertha Lehrman
Entertain at Rehearsal Luncheon for Loftsgard Van Sickle
Mrs Ruth Lofttsgard entertained at a rehearsal luncheon Friday night after the wedding rehearsal of Sharon Loftsgard and David Van Sickle in Des Moines. Attending were Mr and Mrs Donald Van Sickle Sr Arlene Shoop Bonnie Puddicombe Carree Dicky Rick Bennett Ronald Peterson Wayne Hibbard Rosemont UL Pastor Gross the drazok Schneider family Corrine Rypestol Mrs Ernest Baumgartner and Connie Mr and Mrs Lloyd Loftsgard Harold and Mrs DeVere Halverson and Nancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lofttsgard
Sharon Loftsgard
David van Sickle
Donald van Sickle
Des Moines
Arlene Shoop
Bonnie Puddicombe
Carree Dicky Rick Bennett
Ronald Peterson
Wayne Hibbard
Rosemont
Pastor Gross
Lloyd Loftsgard
Harold
DeVere Halverson
Nancy
Circles Plan Meetings on August 18 at Various Homes
WSCS Circles Nora Dorcas and Rachel schedule gatherings for August 18 at 2:00 PM at church and private homes. Hostesses include Mrs. Archie Howard Mrs. Leo Falb and Mrs. Dennis Meyer with co hosts Mrs. Robert Falb and Mrs. Jim Frieden. Program leaders are Mrs. Martin Wenger Mrs. Lyle Light and Mrs. Clifford Medberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Nora
Archie Howard
Martin Wenger
Circle Dorcas
Leo Falb
Robert Falb
Lyle Light
Circle Rachel
Dennis Meyer
Jim Frieden
Clifford Medberry
John McMillan
Valley High alumna joins Interstate Power in Oelwein
Kathryn Gehring, class of 1966 at Valley High School, has accepted a secretary position with Interstate Power Co in Oelwein. She began work Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Kathryn Gehring
Valley High School
Interstate Power Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hospital Aux
Wadena News
Terri Boleyn
Valley Inn
Terri Ann Boleyn
William David Mattocks
Wilder Mattocks
Arthur Thomas
Richard Aeschliman
Harold Halverson
George Alder
Clarence Schmitt
Glen Probert
Janet Erickson
Larry Matthiesen
Harley Frey
Toronto
Dak
United Brethren Church
Frey
North Dakota
Ed Bolyn
Bessie Morse
Robert Klingman
Missionary Assn
Keith Jennings
Woman’s Missionary Association
Jennings
William Moore
W.S.C.S
Elgin Legion
C.C. Fair
de- Vere Halverson
Peggy Renwick
Bertina Halverson
Melvin Hanson
M. J. Blockhus
Mary Howard
Robert Kerr
Amanda Ruroden
Millard Gisleson
Hilder Gilbertson
Buroden
Milton Nelson
Frankville
Louis Becker, Jr
Ole Reierson
Alfred Hofer
State Center
Pfister
Man
Robert
Myrna) Moore
Jesse Olson
George Nickels
Bernice M. Chase
George C. Northhurst
Mrs
Schupbach
WSCS
Elia Schon
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