Fayette County Auxiliary Tops District Membership in 1965
The Fayette County Auxiliary leads the 2nd District in exceeding membership goals for 1965. New members announced include Bess Klotzbach of Oelwein and Vivian Steele of Arlington, with officers Safranck Verneitta Eggert Oelwein and Forest Odekirk also named. The group held a meeting at the region hall in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Klotzbach
Oelwein
Vivian Steele
Arlington
Safranck
Wim
Verneitta Eggert
Forest Odekirk
Fayette County Auxiliary
Alien Satin
Meggi Oe
Gion Hall
Christmas Pageant Cast and Club Meeting
A long OCR fragment lists names, roles, and committees for a Christmas pageant at a school church group. It includes cast members such as Marjorie Knox and Joe Knox F Song, several scenes and songs, costuming and stage committees, and notes a Wa dena Livestock 4H Club meeting held Dec 7 at El- Delonance Karen anks with minutes and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Buic
Marjorie ‘Knox
Christ
Allen Joe Knox
Angels
Alwi
Stone
Yeistas
Pepa
Em Lofian
Bethlehem
Shmael
Claus
Orrinde
Mayhugh
Cindy
Crandall
Jaret
Jody
Crow
Kevin K
Gary Fox
Debbie’ ‘Gage
Kevin Thomas
Marjorie
Mike Roys
Jeff Alderson
Randy Crandall
Dennis Crow
Ricky Reefer
Battergon
Gloria ‘Alysworth
Debra Thom
Jimmy Fox
Versin McLavey
Rane Pope Jeffery
Larry Bond
Tenior High
Kathryn Karsten
Gary Roys
Larry Poenhagen
Lee Batterson
Linda ‘Roys
Barbara Savage
John Schroyer
Sheila Mahavey
Susan, Jones
Nancy
al Randy ‘Alderson
E Bond
Roberta Humphry
Cynthia Jones
Alien Lee Knox
Dorothy Murphy
Connie Whittenbaugh
Etta Gage
Bugs Boys
Marie Probert
Janice Corbin
Carol Corbin
William Mur Phners
Fay Whittenbaugh
Bernard Roys
Wadena Livestock Club
Wadena Livestock
el- Delonance Karenanks
Billy Erickson
Death of Arthur Hermen in Elgin at 81
Arthur Hermen, 81, of Elgin died December 16 after an extended illness. Survived by widow Lettie, three daughters Mrs. Lester Chase, Mrs. Louie Zuercher of Volga, Mrs. Oliver Heins of Elgin, and two sons Harold of Sterling Colorado and James of Elgin. An obituary will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Lettie
Lester Chase
Louie Zuercher
Volga
Oliver Heins
Elven
Harold
Sterling, Colo
James
Ill and Hospitalized In Chicago Area Notices
Mrs J N Hogan is hospitalized at Deaconess Hospital Chicago. Admitted Monday December 4 with her husband Mr Hogan staying with their son John and family at 6706 North Washtenaw Ave Chicago 45 Illinois. Jacob Friederich Sr admitted to Postville Hospital as medical patient for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hogan
Luther
Chicago
Hogan
John
North Washtenaw Ave
Ill
Jacob Friederich, Sr
Postville Hospital
Hanson Family Visits Reach Across Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Robert Hanson and son from Elkader spent Sunday evening visiting in the Melvin Hanson home. Additional callers in the week included Hulda Nydegger Ida Cummings Abe Habeger Mr and Mrs Max Lehman and Peter M Luchasing in the Hackmann and Qari area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanson
Elkader
Melvin Hanson
Qari
Elgin Quota Short in Charity Drive
Citizens in Elgin face a short Christmas Seals quota this year. The campaign urges two more local residents to contribute to reach Fayette County’s top giving status last year and fund tuberculin testing chest X ray programs and school skin testing for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette County
Chi Jina
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers Meeting
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs. Kenneth Block’s home with ten members present. Officers were installed, Christmas carols sung, and contests held. A ten dollar donation was given to the Elgin Library and a fruit can show proceeds to the Good Samaritan Home. The club plans a dinner and will meet January 8 at Mrs. Dale Stetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Bueau
Kenneth. Block
Pee Solowsed
Milton Miller
Leon, Jacobs, Nay
Clit Ners
Milton Ller
Elgin Library
Good Samaritan
Clermont
Farm Bureau
Dale Stetz
M R Yenney Dies Suddenly at 69 in Huron
Melchior R. Yenney 69 a retired C N W railway conductor died suddenly at his home in Huron on December 2. Funeral held December 5 with Rev. Cecil Miller officiating. Burial in Restlawn Memory Garden with Masonic and military rites. Yenney born August 3 1895 in Elgin Iowa served in WWI in France and Germany. He joined C N W Railway in 1916 retiring August 3 1960 as conductor. Survived by two daughters Muriel Erickson and Erla Jean six grandchildren and sister Mrs. Ray Crider. Preceded by parents two brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melchior R. Yenney
Huron
Cecil Miller
Restlawn
Yenney
Elgin
Iowa
France
Germany
W.W. I
C. and
N. W
Sremeneceronaa
Huron Lodge No
Aberdeen
Huron Barracks
Muriel
D. QO. Erickson
Erla Jean
Jake Stahl
Perry
Ray Crider
Melchior
Barbara Yenney
Elgin High School
Unclear clipping of club event with scattered names
Fragmentary text lists individuals such as Mrs Arthur Serode and Mr Bennett and mentions winners in events like traveling and various high and low categories. The source lacks coherent context or a complete report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Serode
A Bennett
Izes
Ayers
Richard Frieden
Frié Barry
Butikofer
Christmas Concert at Valley High
Valley High School vocal and instrumental departments present their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Valley auditorium. The program features sacred and secular Christmas music with the band mixed chorus girls Glee Club and Boys Glee Club. Arden Greener directs instrumental work and Russell Goodell directs vocal pieces. Admission remains free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High School
Valley Musion
Arden Greener
Russell Goodell
Immunization Materials Available at Valley District School
The Valley Community School District offers immunization information from the Iowa Department of Health. Parents can pick up a pamphlet titled Rebate Tennantei and an Immunization Record at the superintendent's office to learn the state schedule and keep a permanent record of a child’s vaccines and disease histories. The first dose should be given early in the child’s first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
Valley Community
Towa
Committee On
Committee On Immunizations
American Academy of Pediatrics
Santa Claus to Visit Elgin December 19
Santa Claus notified the Elgin Echo he will be in West Elgin at 1 30 p.m. on Saturday December 19 and then proceed to the city park to hand out treats to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Elgin
West Elgin
Turkey Winners in Elgin Ballot Box Mentioned Names
Saturday afternoon results from Elgin ballots reference several individuals including Mrs. a Joe Brackin Alf Backdasher Michael Teleds Frieder and Mrs Ida. The fragment hints at a local vote tally with participant names in a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Elgin
Arte Mark
A Joe Brackin
Alf
Backdasher
Michael Teleds
Frieder
Ida
Death of Former Elgin Resident
A former Elgin resident dies in California where she had lived with a sister. Her body is returned to Calimus, Iowa for burial. Her husband Charles died years earlier. Mr. Akers is remembered as the former deputy agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fornia
Calimus
Iowa
Charles
Mr. Akers
4-H Officers Training School in Clayton County
A 4-H Officers Training School for local club officers will be held at 1 00 p m on December 29 in the Eskader Municipal building Clayton County 4-H Council plans the program. Officers are invited and urged to attend. The duties responsibilities of club officers will be reviewed and a session on parliamentary procedure scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
County
Eskader
Clayton County
4-H Council
Gifts To Elgin Library Receives Two Money Gifts
The Elgin Public Library received gifts from The Tertia Club and Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Women. The Tertia Club contributed 5 dollars for children's books and a list of beginning reader titles was purchased. The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Women donated 10 dollars with part designated for a one year Ideals Magazine subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Public Library
Tertia Club
Oswald
Berg
Hillert
Geo. Washington
Judson
Peanuts
Sonder
Gaard
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Ideals Magazine
Postmasters Elect Officers In Fayette County Meeting
The Fayette County Postmasters gathered December 3 at Boot Hill room West Union with thirty seven postmasters and guests attending. Officers elected include Henry McMillan Elgin as president and Gertrude Menney Donnan as secretary. Gene Alcorn West Union volunteered as news reporter. Visiting postmasters from Strawberry Point Hazleton Stanley Sumner Jesup and Waverly attended along with retired Postmaster A Kohlman Waverly and Mrs Percy Larson Lanesboro Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Boot Hill
West Union
Henry McMillan
Elgin
Gertrude Menney
Donnan
Gene Alcorn
Strawberry Point
Hazleton
Stanley
Sumner
Jesup
Waverly
A. Kohlman
Christmas Party Attendees Listed for Saturday
A local notice lists attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Lehman, Mrs. Deart, Mr. Allan t Andereane, Mrs. Dalé Belt, and Mr. Roy Helyereen, inviting neighbors to a Saturday gathering as part of festive season events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and ‘Lehman
Deart
Allan T Andereane
Dalé Belt
Roy Helyereen
Cash Winners In Elgin Draw Saturday Afternoon
Cash winners in Elgin last Saturday afternoon were George Howard and Bernard Loftsgard. Numbers drawn were 210 423 117 785 89, 1808 634 1066 1429 148 341 and 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
George Howard
Bernard Loftsgard
Johnsons Host at 500 Card Club Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Keith Johnson hosted the 500 card club at their home Saturday evening with all couples present. Prizes were awarded for ladies high and low, and men’s high, details unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Johnson
Low
Lembke
Piers
Stars Honor Mrs Louis Klingman at Elgin OES Meeting
The Elgin Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a ceremony titled A Song in The Air honoring organist Mrs. Louis Klingman. Officers were presented gifts, and the December meeting included Klingman’s long service recognition. Election of officers for the coming year elected Jack Adrian as worthy matron and patron, with several others named and appointive officers to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Klingman Elgin Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Louis. Klingman
O.es
Klingman
Jack
Lester Gehring
Jack Adrian
Leon Hansen
Keith Kohler
Henry Follett
Allen Habeger
Baptist C B Y Presents Cantata Christ Is Born
Baptist C B Y schedules the cantata Christ Is Born with Christmas carols, scripture, and meditations by Nancy Miller Martha Scheer Mary Ann Schaer and others. Performers include Vicky Habeger Dianne Wenger Rachel Hackmann Ken Schroeder and more as the angel choir gathers at the manger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Miller
Barbara Muchlethaler
Christ
Martha
Scheer
Mary Ann Schaer
Margaret Jacob
Vicky Habeger
Martha Schaer
Dianne Wenger
Rachel Hackmann
Ken Schroeder
Dave Boleyn
Bob Zurbriggen
Terry Abeger
Manger
Angel Choir
Home Economics Committee Elected for Year
The Extension Service Home Economics Committee met at Evelyn Thiele’s home and organized for the year. Elected were Mrs. James Brown chairwoman, Mrs. Sylvan Torkelson vice chair, Mrs. Lorraine Meier secretary, with two members completing terms. New members chosen were Mrs. Liroyd Drahn and Mrs. Alvin Franz. Area members include Mrs. Marjorie Larson, Mrs. Ray Zwanziger, and Mrs. Hans Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Extension Service
Evelyn Thiele
County Extension Home
James Brown
Strawberry Point
Chm
Sylvan Torkelson
Elgin
Lorraine Meier
Garnaville
Orville Zittergruen
Stanton Klinge
Liroyd Drahn
Alvin Franz
R Area
Marjorie Larson
Flknder
Ray Zwanziger
Volga
Hans Johnson
Guttenberg
Karl Lembke Named New President
Karl Lembke was named president of the Elgin Community Club on Monday evening during the Legion and Auxiliary ball. Officers elected included Charles Capper as vice president and William Moore as secretary. discussions covered fostering Elgin business and promotions to replace weekly brewing, with plans stated for the Rock Island road effort to support keeping the Fallway in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Lembke
Elgin Community Club
Legion
Charles Capper
William Moore
Elgin
Rock Island
Local Deer Hunters Report Good Luck in Four Day Season
Deer punters in the area had good luck during the four day shotgun season with unofficial reports listing several hunters by name. Names include Joe Olson, John De er, Clermont, Gordon ry a Pratvilles Ra Ronsid Baker, el a Fauser, Dennis Meyer, Win Erickson, Harry Hanson, Wayne Anderson, Leon Shepard, and Geo ease eorge How Dee Dennia B Butikofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Olson
John Deer
Clermont
Gordon Ry
Pratvilles
Ronsid Baker
Ela Fauser
Dennis ‘Meyer
Win. Erickson
Harry Hanson
Wayne Anderson
Pontville
Leon Shepard
Geo Ease Eorge
Dee Dennia
Butikofer
Schultz announce birth of Eloise Evelyn Schultz
Mr and Mrs Donald Schultz announce the birth of a daughter Eloise Evelyn born December 3 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union She joins sisters Romona and Joan as the family expands with the new arrival in the community event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Schultz
Eloise Evelyn
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Romona
Joan
Last Turkey Drawing In Elgin Set For December 24
The final Elgin Turkey drawing of 1964 will be held Thursday December 24 at 2 30 p m The turkey drawing this Saturday December 19 is scheduled at 2 30 p m with $125 pledged by Elgin businessmen at 3 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
New Address Notices for Margaret Hanson and Clarence Becker
Margaret Hanson is listed at care of Peace Corps Rep at the U S Embassy in La Paz Bolivia. Clarence Becker moves to 638 West Third Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hanson
Peace Corps
U. S
la Paz
Bolivia
Clarence Becker
3Rd Ave
Phoenix
Ariz
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Friday December 18 state Brown Swiss meeting 6 30 p m Pine Lodge Oelwein Saturday December 19 4 H Council meeting 10 a m County Extension office Monday December 21 Scott Hot Shots 4 H Club meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Brown Swiss
Pine Lodge
Oelwein
Scott Hot Shots
Clayton County Extension Calendar entries
The calendar lists events for Clayton County Extension. On Thursday December 17 at 7:30 pm the 4-H County Committee meets at the Extension office. Friday December 18 the Iowa Brown Swiss Breeders hold their annual dinner and meeting at 6:30 pm at Pine Lodge in Oelwein. Saturday December 19 features a Clover Clovers 4-H Club meeting at the Farm Bureau building plus the Full-O-Pep 4-H Club Tea at 7:30 pm at Norway Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Brown Swiss Breeders
Pine Lodge
Oelwein
Farm Bureau
Norway Church
Postmaster Appeals for Timely Christmas Mail
Postmaster McMillan urged residents to mail early and avoid aid mail and special delivery for Christmas. He announced a holiday schedule on Christmas Day with only special delivery mail being delivered on December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Feetine
Fayette, County Barracks
Ienee & Sic Bate
Arthur Hermen
Der
Elgin-Am. Legion
Adhdefen Aia
Larry Holland
In. Highway Patrol
Don.Gardner
Legion Poste
Auto Ind. Safety Council
Look Magazine
P. V. Farm Bureau Homemakers
M. R. Yenney
Porn and Collard Club
Masons
Silver Leaf Lodge AM
W.M
Peter M. Luchsinger
W. Dale Jensen
Harry Lee
Treas, Alten
Habeger
Ser
M. McMillap
Valley High
Community Club
Officers’ Training School
Percy Larson
Lanesboro
Minn
Randine Hansen
James Goetsch
Cresco
Johnsons
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