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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1963

Page

5

Iowa Zone 1 and 11 hunting hours and permit info

The state will open hours for bow and shooting from 8 am to 4 pm in Zone 1. Zone 1 covers many counties including Osceola Dickinson Emmet Kossuth Winnebago Worth O'Brien Clay Palo Alto Cerro Gordo Buena Vista Humboldt Wright Franklin Ida Hamilton Hardin Grundy Carroll Greene. Zone 11 details mention shotgun deer permit rules and that successful applicants will be selected by machines at the Data Center in the Iowa Statehouse.

Saber Ing Winnebago Worth O'Brien Clay Palo’ Alto Han ‘Cerro Gordo Buena "Vistanetas Humboldt Wright Franklin Ida Suc Hamilton Hardin Grundy Carroll Greene Sto Data P Center Iowa Statehouse

Foxwell Ceritennial Held Sunday

Foxwell family celebrates centennial gathering with 160 to 200 relatives from across the nation attending worship at 10:00 a.m. led by Dr. Will Foxwell Albright of Baltimore. Rev Chester Guinn soloed and hymns were sung by the congregation. Flowers decorate the sanctuary for Thomas Foxwell elders wedding anniversary. dinner by Milyria Evening Circle. A 2 p.m. program introduced family groups and shared elder siblings’ descendants. grandchildren provided music. Guests from 14 states, 13 Iowa cities, seven Wisconsin locations signed the guest book. The Thomas Foxwell farm served as weekend gathering center with several host families.

Caledonia Wis Nanie Willi Fox Albright Baltimore Praanita Chester Guinn Emmettsburg Resley Thomas Aulden Peters Cedar Falls Thomas Shaffer Cedar Rapids Judy Peters Ari Guinn Harold Tope Carl Suhrbier West Union Iowa Wiscon Thomas Foxwell

New Home Mr and Mrs Ed Medberry In Hospital

Reuben Howard entered the hospitals at Iowa City Monday. The note reports a new home for Mr and Mrs Ed Medberry and a hospital admission for Reuben Howard.

Mr. and Mrs Ed Medberry Reuben Howard Iowa City

Community notices and graduation trip chatter in Iowa column

A long local social column notes a variety of short items from Mrs Pat Sisbn and Diane to a college graduation at Upper Iowa University. It mentions gifts flowers and refreshments for a gathering, visits from relatives including Wallace Mayhugh and family, and trips from Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls. Several residents are listed with weekend visits and hospital stays, plus a Klingman reunion at Elkader and a pneumonia case in Oelwein.

Pat Sisbn Diane Mattécks Gene Aylsworth And Jellings Riellings Wallace Maynh Harold Ponensh Aylsworth Emmett Herrling Pat Doocy Waterloo Faye Whittenier Wallace Mayhugh Gerald Crabtree Woodard Bob Beadeley Polk City Mayhugh Upper Iowa U Fred Klingman Richard Mar Vista Calif Robert Elkader Raymond Ainsworth Leo Ainsworth Kurt Caley Phil Cale Oelwein Hospital Robert Boland Freeport Madge Murray Terry Ollie Boston St. Paul Minn Eva Keefer Bridge Francis Corkery Tipton Richard Corkery Emmett Messerli Cedar Rapids Wosk Oak Ultay Cre Donald Leon‘hart Chandler Ariz Alla Leonhart Bernard Re and Daughters West Union Air and Baregan Dean ‘Protert Douglas Wayle Leonhart Volga Bill Jones Indio Herb’ Wilford Davenport Apent Ay Porte Paul Crandall Bain Walls Alla’ Leonhart

Fire Damage Report From Elgin Kitchen Incident

A terse eyewitness account describes a kitchen fire at a Elgin area property on a Tuesday morning. Firefighters contained the flames with limited property damage reported and no injuries confirmed.

Anna Spbach Celebration Tea Party Attendees Listed

Anna Spbach celebrated her birthday Tuesday afternoon with a gathering of many locals. Attendees included Jacob Friederich Sr Hulda Sutter Orville Bere Berg Abe Leslie Eppe Gayle Gregg Mrs Martha Frieden Mrs Bertha Lehman Mrs Francis West Mrs Otto Blockhi George Butikofer Rueben Schupbach Jacob Friederich Jr Janice Mike Mrs Leo Foels Terry Tamara Herman Schupbach Ray Ayidthom Rudy Possehl Dean Blockhus and others from Postville Monona Elkader. The afternoon was spent socializing and lunch was served.

Anna Spbach Pee Jacob Friederich Sr Hulda Sutter Te Orville Bere Berg Abe Leslie Eppe Gayle and Gregg Martha Frieden Bertha Lehman Francis ‘West Otto Blockhi George Butikofer Rueben Schupbach Jacob Friederich, Jr Janice Mike Leo Foels Terry Tamara Herman Schupbach Postville Ray Ayidthom Monona Rudy Possehl Elkader Dean Blockhus

Army Specialist Habeger joins large strike exercise in southeast

Army Specialist Four Anthony Habeger son of Mr and Mrs Abe Habeger participates in Strike IH a massive Army exercise with more than 75,000 personnel across Georgia and the Carolinas. He is listed with Company at Camp Leroy Johnson New Orleans after enlisting in February and attending Iowa State College Cedar Falls prior to service.

Army Anthony E. Habeger Georgia North South Carolina Sydneak Habeger Camp Lero Johnson New Orleans State’ College of Iowa Cedar Falls

Elgin Class of 1943 Held Reunion Picnic

The Elgin class of 1943 held a reunion picnic dinner at the Elgin Legion hall on Sunday August 4 with 16 graduates attending. Families from Elgin West Union Luana Boone State Center Minne lis and Oelwein gathered for a business meeting photos and social time.

Elgin

Moore's Store School Discount Sale Announcement

Moore's Store promotes a plan to send customers back to school at a discount. The page highlights a range of school supplies footwear and sun gear with reduced prices. The item notes potential misprints and unclear copy in the page layout.

Moore’s Moore Mney Soho Sunae

4-H Education Trip Serves Fayette County Members

Four H members from Fayette County toured several sites by bus on a Monday morning. The group visited Quaker Oats Co Cedar Gazette Biscowle steers Chalmers Co Armatrongs Par Beauty Academy and Ellis Park. About 280 members participated in the event.

Fayette County Rapids Eye Quaker Oats Co Cedar Ae Gazette Biscowle Steers Chalmers Co Ars Armatrongs Par- Beauty Academy Parvn St Ellis Park

Mr and Mrs Cecil Everett Visit Waterloo Saturday Night

Mr and Mrs Cecil Everett of Waterloo spent Saturday night with Mrs Bert Ayla.

Cecil Everett Waterloo Bert Ayla

Community Club to Dedicate New Bridge in August Ceremony

A community club plans a Saturday August 10 dedication for a new bridge at the south side of town with Judge W H Antois as speaker. A huge parade and evening events, including a Valley band concert and free beef sandwiches, are planned around the ceremonies.

Ommunity Club Unity Wide Si Hof W.H." Antois Ders Club Ging Demonstraarade Valley Band Prograt Par Pattanetth Ikader

Ten Year Reunion Held for Imps Class

The class of imps held its 10 year reunion on August 2 with supper at Airport One. Attendees included Mrs McIntyre Jr Hawkeye La Fonda Miller Mr and Mrs Donald Sutter Mr and Mrs John Grimm lene Medbe Alan Seabrooke Camp Mince qua Wises Jonann More Gene Spike Meak Mrs Hissell Frie and Shutter wax. The next reunion was chosen to be held in five years.

Imps McIntyre, Jr. Hawkeye la Fonda Miller Donald Sutter John Grimm Elgin Lene Medbe Lastene Alan _Seabrooke Mincequa Wises Jonann More Gene Spike and Meak Hissell Frieara

Fayette County Fair Introduces Free Admission for Children

E T Alcorn reports that children 12 and under will enter free at the 1963 Fayette County Fair as gate admission policy changes take effect. A new student ticket covers ages 13 to 16 for 3K, the family ticket is discontinued, and an annual membership ticket at 2.00 allows one person in for the week. Adult and auto parking prices stay the same as exhibitions fill the grounds. The Bob Hammon Shows return with new rides as the entertainment program is expanded.

Fayette County E. T. Alcorn Seey Bob Hammon

Elgin Class of 1935 Reunion Held August 3

The Elgin class of 1935 held a reunion and picnic supper in the Elgin hot lunch room on Saturday August 3. Eighteen graduated, eleven attended, with many local and distant relatives listed among attendees and letters read from former classmates.

Elgin LeRoy Steele Fort Dodge Bob Miller Gelwein Zella Boyle Donald Pruess Strawberry Point Catherine Powell Clifford Olson Farmay Mae

Elgin Canning Company Started Corn Pack Monday

The district notes show the 2nd district NFO convention in Manchester August with Willis Rowell of Edgewood as president and officers elected including Clarence Sebuchinant Hawkeye as vice president Sam Thompson Lost Nation treasurer Bul Talbert Cascade Curtis Marlowe Burr Oak and trustees Maurice Heier Decorah Tom Gallagher Waukon Will-Wels Waukon Paul Stane Jones and Carl Becker Arlington.

NFO Manchester Willis Rowell Lina Elmer Edgewood Pres Clarence Sebuchinant Hawkeye Iee Sam Thompson Lost Nation

Fishing Trip Tragedy Kills Three In Wisconsin Crash

Two Elkader couples on a fishing trip early Saturday morning were killed when a two car crash in La Crosse Wisconsin claimed three lives. The victims were Mr William Muench, Mrs. William Muench, and Mrs John Erhardt wife of the diver. Two soldiers in the other car remained in critical condition. Mrs Muench was sister of Mrs Louis Dennler of Elgin.

Elkader LaCrosse Wisc Willam Muench John Erhardt Muench Louis Dennler Eigin

Fred Schaers Hosts at Reception

The Fred Schaers hosted a wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schaer at First Baptist Church on Aug. 16. Hugo Hackmann served as master of ceremonies and Mary Ann Scheer played organ preludes. Performances included Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen and Mrs. Hugo Hackmann, a vocal duet by Jean and Martha Scheer, and selections by Marlene Durscher.

Fred Schaer John J. Schaer First Baptist Church Hugo Hackmann Mary Ann Scheer Paul Zurbriggen Jean Martha Scheer George Breitkreuz Leo Lehman Marlene Durscher John Schaer Harold Levenberger

New Co op Books at Elgin Library

New co op books arrive at Elgin Public library including Lanoue Drownproofing Caldwell The Late Clara Beame Palmer There s No Place Like Nome Bier Trial At Bannock Borrowed titles from West Union Library include Baldwin Wyoming Rawhide Booth Boot Heel Range Field Rattlesnake Range Hill A woman Called Nancy Hill Head of the House Hill Wind Blew Softly Joscelyn Marshall of Broken Wheel Joscelyn Cheyenne Justice Paine Apache Trail Roberts Silent Seifert Call for Dr Barton Seifert Doctors on Parade Seifert Lucinda Marries the Doctor Seifert Doctor at the Crossroads Steele Return to Devil s Pass Steele Last Gun Ridge Tassin Red Men in Blue Tuttle The Deputy Voices Man from Colorado Circulation for July was 852 books an increase of about 200 from June.

Elgin Public Library Lanoue Caldwell Clara Beame Palmer Nome Bier Bannock West Union Library Baldwin - Wyoming Rawhide Booth- Boot Heel Range Hill Nancy Joscelyn - Marshall Joscelyn Roberts Seifert Barton Lucinda Steele Devil's Pass Last Gun Ridge Tassin Tuttle Voices Man Colorado

Picnic Meeting at Elgin Park by Veterans Group

Fayette County Barrack and Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I schedule a regular meeting at Elgin Park on Sunday August 18 at 12 30 p m. A picnic dinner and business session follow. All veterans their wives or widows encouraged to attend Edward P Savage Q、

Fayette County Elgin Park Leita Edward P. Savage

Bailey Family Visits at John Grimm Home

Mr and Mrs Don Bailey Denise Don Mark and Kathy spent a few days in the John Grimm home last week. Sell those unwanted items with an ECHO Want Ad.

Don Bailey Denise Don Mark Kathy John Grimm ECHO

Fifth Klingman Reunion Held Sunday

The fifth Klingman reunion gathered 67 members at Elkader recreation park with a noon picnic. Youngest attendee Timmy Donion and oldest Mrs. Andrew Yearous received gifts as door prizes went to Mrs. Bar Little Ronnie Little Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ernst. Birth announcements included Allan and Neil and several others. Two weddings were noted and many Klingmans listed as attendees. The next reunion is scheduled for the first Sunday in August 1985.

Klingman Elkader Recreation Park Timmy Donion Andrew Yearous Bar] Little Ronnie Little Robert Ernst Richard Klingman Robert Bartelma Allan Joe Donlon Neil Stanley Boyer Richard Krall Loras Harlites Angella Marie Merle Almernan Lisa Lonny Schatiest Oaughten Fawn Bert Rush Candida Wayne Woodworth Janice Klingman Richard Krall, Jr Betty Ann Donlon George Diebel Jay Cosgrove Arthur Yearous Lyle Reichert Walter Ernst Dale K Ray Klingman LeeRoy Klingman Randy Cindy Ricky Volgs Eugene Woodworth Fort Wayne Ind Colorado Springs Colo Elsie Bartelma Bowker L. L. Donlon Laura Jeff Mike Oceanside Calif Charles Klingman Corrine Arlington Lloyd Klingman Denver Cole Fanny Klingman Gering Nebr Glen McKellar Pomroy Alta Yearous Ottumwa Fred Klingman Ethel Probert Robert Klingman

Hanson Earns BS Degree at Upper Iowa University

James Hanson youngest son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Hanson graduated from Upper Iowa University Thursday morning with a BS degree. Relatives Mason City Cedar Falls Elkader Guttenberg attend. After nine weeks of practice teaching in Elkader he will teach sixth grade at Guttenberg public school.

James Hanson Melvin Hanson Upper Iowa University L. J. Farnsworth Mason City Jack Hanson Cedar Falls Robert Hanson Darrell Elkader Lyle Martin Guttenburg

Candidate for Director of Dist 3 Declines Re Election

Lester Wenger announced to the ECHO he will not seek reelection as director of Valley Community Schools District No 3. Archie Howard will run as the new candidate for the district.

Lester Wenger The ECHO Valley Community Schools Archie Howard

First Load By Blockhus and Bacon

The Elgin Canning Company started the 1063 sweet corn pack on Monday. Blockhus and Bacon delivered the first load this year and have substantial acreage. The crop matured quickly in July with ideal weather, quality looks excellent, though ears are uneven and some waste exists. Factory improvements include double huskers and a new conveyor plus new floors. Helpers are local but some may quit when school starts.

Elgin Canning Company Blockhus Bacon Canning Company

Hospital Auxiliary Stand at Postville Fair Food Stand

The Hospital Auxiliary will again operate a food stand at the Big Four Fair in Postville from Aug 23 to 27 to raise money for equipment at Community Memorial Hospital. Past purchases total $16,987.78 and include wheelchairs, oxygen units, a mobile unit, blender, rotisserie, and pillows. Ladies of the Elgin-Clermont area seek broad support.

Postville Elgin - Clermont

Bridal Shower Honors Eloise Lantz Before Her Wedding

A bridal shower for Eloise Lantz was held Saturday evening at the Methodist Church. Eloise, to wed Karl Lembke on Sunday September 22, received a corsage of white mums. Readings were by Mrs. Harry Johnson and Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen, with Mrs. Arthur Lantz hosting tea in apricot and white. Gifts were opened with help from La Donna Lantz and Jeanette Krueger Clinton. Refreshments followed.

Methodist Church Eloise Lantz Karl Lembke Eloise Harry Johnson Paul Zurbriggen Arthur Lantz John Lantz Geasdmother Boise la Donna Lantz Jeanette Krueger Clinton Richard Ketelsen Moline Illinois Harry Everett Gus Krueger

Albert Muth Dies at 82 at Sioux Center Area

Albert Muth aged 82 died at his farm near Sioux Center on August 12. Services set for 2:00 pm Thursday August 15 at Ireton. Survived by two sons and four daughters. Daughters include Mrs Wm Baumgartner. late Martha Baumgartner sister of Wm and Ernest Baumgartner. Mervin Anderson and P J Anderson visited Clermont residents Thursday and Friday.

Albert Muth Sioux Center Ireton Muth Wm. Baumgartner Ernest Baumgartner Martha Baumgartner

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Towa Foxwell Cleve Motes Julie Spei Setunthy Pete Albert M Orse Victor Morse Cedar Ra Fire dt‘Clair Reunion Fred Schaers USU Dist Mervin Anderson John Metzger Clermont P. J. Anderson Mr. Anderson
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