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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
5
A state official urged sheriffs and police to boost patrols on secondary roads and city streets to curb traffic deaths. The speaker blamed human error and careless driving rather than accidents, citing speeding drunk driving bad passing and inattention as factors.
Pack 120 held a November meeting at the schoolhouse with flag ceremony, skits and a bake sale plan. Awards were presented to Duane Hermen, Lonny Mathiesen, Steven Hermen, David Dennler, and others. Christmas plans and December party details noted.
Navy recruiter Lyle Carpenter from Waterloo spoke to biology classes on his sea shell collection. He described shells collected in the Pacific Ocean near Guam during his Navy service, noted ancient gathering methods and equipment, then opened the floor to questions.
Children of Mr and Mrs Carl Hackmann hosted an open house at their home Sunday December 8 in observance of their parents bath wedding anniversary. About 70 guests were served lunch.
One hundred ten members and guests attended the Elgin Cooperative Company annual meeting held December 4 at the American Legion hall. Harold Hanson was elected to the Board of Directors to replace LaVerne Larson, with four other board members named. Vern Moore of Farmers Elevator Service Co. spoke on cooperatives and government control in agriculture. Door prizes went to Gene Wenger, Otto Mark, Hilder Gilbertson, and John Schaer.
Helium Produce buys Bonnie Brae Egg Co. at Garnavillo and brings egg routes to Elgin. The operation adds about 300 cases weekly and 1,400 crates of eggs entering Elgin. Helium’s trucks run daily with Mr Hellum driving weekly to Chicago. Fourteen full time workers plus Mr and Mrs Helium and Mrs Clara Hellum staff the plant.
A Christmas Seal reminder notes 62 letters remain unanswered and a goal of $232.70 for the campaign, with $45.00 still needed. Mrs. H. H. Wolf encourages early remittance through the Christmas Seal chairman.
A large crowd attended the Charles Strong farm sale held Tuesday December 10. The top cow sold for 347.50, with 21 cows averaging 254.00 each. Hay sold for 0.50 per bale and corn for 0.04 per bushel. A complete line of farm machinery sold, all bringing good prices. Mr. and Mrs. Strong plan to move to California.
The Fabricate Club met Dec. 3 at the home of Mrs. Roger Frieden with Mrs. Eugene Lehman as co host as. Mrs. Harold Halverson and Mrs. Dennis Butikofer demonstrated Christmas gift wrapping and members tried to guess secret pals before opening gifts. The evening included prizes for the 1984 secret pals and a guest was Mrs. Dennis Meyer.
Santa Claus notified the Elgin Echo that he will be in West Elgin at 2 16 p m on Saturday December 14, then proceed to city park to hand out treats Ho Ho Ho Ho.
Maquoketa Valley Coop held its annual meeting at Salley High School. The 10th annual report shows sales of 7,167,762.00 and 192,584,722 pounds of milk processed with 6,995,755 pounds butterfat. Total assets reach 1,758,072.54 and net savings end at 6,019.57. Officers include Art Dittmer president and George Schuchman vice president. An upcoming milk check and 058 Improvement fund Gibbel will add about 30,000.00 for Elgin Clermont area.
The Elgin Community Club met at the Legion and Auxiliary hall to approve a winter program. Officers were extended to continue serving through 1964. Wednesday evening meetings were scheduled for January February March and April with plans to use wines places at 6:00 p.m. on those dates.
Valley High's music department will present a Christmas concert in the gym on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Russell Goodell leads the mixed chorus and glee clubs with selections including Fanfare for Christmas Day and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Arden Greener directs the band with pieces such as Christmas Festival and Sleigh Ride.
The post office will remain open on the above Saturdays from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m for the convenience of patrons who wish to buy stamps and mail Christmas parcels, according to H M McMillan postmaster.
Mr and Mrs Don Fauser hosted the 500 card club Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Wenger Mr and Mrs Conner Dummermuth and Henry McMillan. Prizes awarded: Mrs Robert Wilson ladies high Mrs Robert Falk second Henry McMillan men’s high Keith Kohler second traveling to Jack Adrian and low to Mrs Conner Dummermuth.
James Cook notes high turnout at the Valley Parent-Teacher Conferences held Monday November 4. He praises the strong home school relationship and urges continued cooperative effort to support student growth and maturity through education.
The Elgin Tertia Club met at the home of Mrs. Don Fauser with Mrs. Clifford Gisleson assisting. Nineteen members answered roll call by guessing their secret pals. After devotions and a brief business meeting they sang carols, held contests, and exchanged gifts. Secret pals for the coming year were drawn.
Two persons, Orville Moore and Lester Luch singer, each won $50 jackpots at the weekly Elgin drawing held Saturday. Other winners include Edward Johnson $10, Lyle Light $10, Tofield Heck $5. Winning numbers listed: 242 908 285 1272 301 572 541 1319 88 927 488 1045 384 1457 11162 413 1682 638 1543 249 107 586 998.
Central of Elkader defeated Valley 55 45 as Valley slipped to two losses in a row. Valley led 10 9 at halftime but was held to 4 points in the third period while Central poured in 17. Dave Thompson led Valley with 14 points, Tom Mueller scored 16 for Central, and Bob Kramer added 14. Valley stands 2 2 overall and 1 2 in conference. Next game Friday Dec 12 vs North High Hawks at West Union.
Jacob Friederich Sr marked his 81st birthday hosted at the Leslie Kleppe home. Dinner guests from Postville and surrounding areas included Mr and Mrs Leo Foels Mr and Mrs Raymond Friederich and family Lester Friederich family Mr and Mrs Richard Friederich and George Friederich also of Postville Mr and Mrs Jim Friederich of West Union with Mrs Anna Schupbach and Mrs Berta Lehman.
The Valley Recreational Development Association was created in Elgin to build a 75 to 100 acre water recreation lake in NE Iowa. It will be a non profit and membership is open. Temporary officers were elected: President Bob Faust Oelwein Vice President Lorence Muehlethaler Elgin Secretary E W Hilgemann Elgin Treasurer Harvey Pearson Elgin Directors at Large R W Daibendiek Decorah and Dr H H Wolf Elgin The next meeting is January 13.
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