St Pauls Choir Presents Feast of Carols Christmas Concert
St Pauls Methodist Church choir directed by Leo Grether performs a sacred Christmas music program Sunday at 7:30 pm featuring classic and modern Nativity pieces by American and foreign composers. Soloists include JoAnn Moore Myrna Moore Ruth Grether and others with organists Delila Knudtson and Donna Meinhard. a community gift to observance.
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St. Paul's Methodist Church Choir
Leo Grether
Christiangen Shepherds
Kozinski
de Riego
Kent Falk
Handel
Handel JoAnn Moore
Myrna, Moore
Hokansen
Christiansen
Robert Kohler
Edward Klingman
Delila Knudtson
Donna Meinhard
St. Paul's
Surprise Anniversary Party For Fred and Wede
A 30th wedding anniversary celebration was held Sunday afternoon at the Legion rooms for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wede. A program was presented. Guests from multiple Iowa towns attended, including the Millard Gage family from Oelwein, the Boyer and Miller families, Waukon and West Union residents, and numerous Wedo relatives.
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Legion Rooms
Fred Wede
Richard Miller
Dickie
Vern Boyer
Alice
Lola
Reuben
Clarence Miller
West Union
Ida Wedo
Dave Jacobin
Clermont
Valley High girls rally to beat Fredericksburg 49 to 32
Valley High Coach Dale Fogle's crew defeated Fredericksburg 49-32 on Valley’s home floor. Anita Olpon scored 18 for Valley, Neimann had 11 for Fredericksburg, with a strong second-quarter surge turning a tight start into a 30-17 halftime lead and a 39-23 edge by the third. Judy Larson added 26 for Valley while Neiman fared with 16 for Fredericksburg.
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Dale Fogle
Fredericksburg
Tigers
Tiger
Anita Olpon
Neimann
CBY to Present Christmas Vesper at Baptist Church
The senior CBY will present a Christmas Vesper program at the Baptist Church Sunday evening December 22 at 8 00 p m with selections by the mixed chorus girls chorus and other vocal and instrumental numbers.
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CBY
the Baptist Church
Second Republican candidate for Iowa Governor emerges
The Towa Press Association reports a second Republican has entered the Iowa governor race. Dr. William G. Murray, 57, an Iowa State College economist on leave, joins John Knudson of Albion as GOP hopefuls. Murray, a former Iowa Taxation Study Committee staffer, toured the state outlining interest and aims to unseat Gov. Loveless.
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Iowa
William, G. Murray
Iowa State College
Murray
Iowa College
Iowa Taxation Study Committee
John Knudson
Albion
Marshall County
SUI
Robert Johnson
Herschel Loveless
University of Iowa Economics Department
William ‘Murray
Johnson
Loveless
Testimonial dinner honors Iowa Rep Scott Swisher
State Rep. Scott Swisher of Iowa City was feted at a testimonial dinner priced at five dollars a plate. Friends hosted the event drawing attendees from both parties, including Republicans and Democrats. The gathering sparked speculation about Swisher’s future political plans.
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Scott Swisher
Iowa City
Swisher
John
Echo Published Early Next Week Deadline Note
The Echo will publish a day earlier next week or on Tuesday noon December 24 with all copy due by Monday noon to meet the deadline. The following week mirrors this schedule as holidays fall on Wednesdays. Reportable news can begin as soon as events occur.
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ECHO
Christmas Vacation Starts December 20 in C E District
Sept Moore announces that the C E district schools begin Christmas vacation Friday December 20 with an early dismissal. Re opening is set for Thursday January 2 at the usual time.
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Moore
C-E
Eastern Star Elects Moore Worthy Matron of Elgin Chapter
Mrs M H Moore of Clermont is elected worthy matron of Elgin Chapter with Walter Follett as worthy patron and Charley Gehring assoc matron. A special meeting Saturday January 4 at 8 pm will install officers. public welcome. Appointive officers to be announced. serving committee listed.
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Eastern Stars
M. H. Moore
Clermont
Elgin
Walter Follett
Sumner Defeats Tiger Boys in 65-46 Victory
Sumner defeated Valley High Tigers 65 to 46 at Sumner on Friday night December 14. Borcherding scored 21 for Sumner, with twenty coming on field goals, while Roger Howard led the Tigers with 12 points. Merlin Chapman fouled out early in the second quarter and Bert Henderson stood out for the Tigers. Sumner won the reserve game 46-29 as Helgerson scored six for the Tigers.
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Sumner
Aces
Valley High Tigers
Tiger
Borcherding
Roger Howard
Tigers
Merlin Chapman
Bert Henderson
Bert Henderson, ‘Sumner
Helgerson
Mrs Alta Klingman Funeral Today
Funeral services for Mrs Alta Klingman 77 will be held at Muehlethaler's funeral home and the Illyria church Thursday afternoon, December 19. She died at the Postville hospital Monday morning after a five day hospitalization.
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Alta Klingmary
Muehlethaler
Illyria
Postville Hospital
Christmas Party At Social Hour Club Hosts Dinner
The Social Hour Club held its annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange on December 11 at the home of Earl Little in Wadena. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Earl Kiple on January 1. Attendees from Preston attended the funeral of O'Neil Olson, father of Orvin Olson and Mrs Russell Larson.
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Earl Little
Wadena
Earl Kiple
Russell L. Larson
Orvin Olson
Myr
Almer Amundson
Elmer Larson
Preston, Minn
O'Neil Olson
Russell Larson
Turkey Winners Saturday at Elgin
The twelve turkey winners at Elgin Saturday December 14 were Ed Butikofer Louis Butikofer Dan Butikofer Jr Sandra Friederich Mary Jacob Mrs Emery Lands gard Catherine Loftsgard Mrs Thomas Ogle Dorothea Meinhard Mrs Elmer Pinney Johnny Schupbach and Ruby Yauslin.
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Elgin
Ed Butikofer
Louis Butikofer
Dan Butikofer, Jr
Sandra Friederich
Mary Jacob
Emery ‘Landsgard
Catherine Loftsgard
Thomas Ogle
Dorothea Meinhard
Elmer Pinney
Johnny Schupbach
Ruby Yauslin
Dale Jensen Heads Masonic Lodge
Silver Leaf Lodge A F and A M held its annual election on Tuesday evening December 10 electing Dale Jensen as WM Jack Gehring SW Harry Cline JW R E Kohler treas and Lyle Light sec W M Jensen to appoint officers before January meeting when all officers are installed
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Silver Leaf Lodge A. F. & A. IM
Dale Jensen
Jack. Gehring
Harry Cline
R. E. Kohler
Treas
Lyle Light
W. M. Jensen
Deer Collision Claims Vehicle Near El kader
Janice Loftsgard struck a deer last Friday evening the 18th on primary 56 while returning from work at El kader. The car front was badly damaged and Loftsgard reported no pursuit of the animal.
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Janice Loftsgard
Elkader
Dianne Meinhard Wins Iowa State College Scholarship
Dianne Meinhard, an Elgin sophomore, is named the first recipient of a new $200 scholarship at Iowa State College. The award honors a worthy home economics student with high scholarship and professional potential. Meinhard majors in food and nutrition, earned high school valedictorian honors in 1956, and holds memberships in Sigma Alpha Iota, the Collegiate Methodist Church choir, and the college concert band, while working part time in the residence hall food service.
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Dianne Meinhard
Elgin
Iowa State College
Miss Meinhard
Sigma Alpha Iota
Collegiate Methodist Church
Food Service
E C Co op Dairy Elects Directors
Two directors of the E C Co op Dairy Co were re elected at the annual meeting last week Melbert Meyer and Levi Friden. Ernest Anfinson was elected as a new board member while holdover directors include M J Blockhus Roy Swenson Almer Amundson and Rudy Possehl. The board will meet January 18 to organize and elect its officers.
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E-C Co-op
Dairy Co
Melbert Meyer
Levi Friedén
Ernest Anfinson
M. J.blockhus
Roy Swenson
Almer Amundson
Rudy Possehl
Christmas Programs at Three Elgin Churches
Dr Kenneth Ritchie 45 a veter in the U S department of animal industry and long time West Union resident died Friday in a Rochester Minnesota hospital after surgery for a heart attack He is survived by his wife three daughters a son and one sister
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Kenneth Ritchie
U.S. Department of Animal Industry
West Union
Rochester, Minn
Christmas Carol Service at Elgin Lutheran Church
Christmas Carol Service at Elgin Lutheran Church on Sunday December 22 at 7 30 p m features a processional Now We Sing junior and German groups sing O Come O Come Immanuel O Christmas Tree and more including Sunrise School and several regional choirs with classic carols and festive readings from Sunday school and children groups.
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Elgin Lutheran Church
Immanuel
Angels and Shepherds
Shepherds
The
Herald Angels
Wisemen
We Three Kings
Little Town of Bethlehem
Elgin Clermont Co op Dairy annual report details butter and milk output
The Elgin Clermont Co op Dairy Co reports 1 137 257 pounds of butter and 1 677 582 pounds of powdered milk produced in the last fiscal year with butter value at 675 840 23 and powdered milk value at 218 949 10. Fixed assets total 148 060 08. Patronage allocation amounts to 8 756 18 and overrun percentage stands at 24.3 with butter averaging 59 1 2 cents per pound. The on books secretary R D Wilson places total assets at 166 544 31.
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Elgin-Clermont ‘Co-op. Dairy ‘Co
Books of Office
R. D. Wilson
B-S Co-op. Dairy Co
Elgin Study Club Christmas Party Highlights
The Elgin Study Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Thomas Pollock home with 18 members answering roll call with a Christmas thought. Mrs. Martin Wenger spoke on old fashioned customs and the club donated to Florence Crittenden home and Fayette County School for Retarded Children. Lunch followed, corsages were given, and Christmas goodies exchanged. The January meeting will be at Mrs C O Torkelson’s home with Mrs Leota Welch assisting.
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Elgin
Thomas Pollock
C. O. Torkelson
Leota Welch
Noel Smith Receives Scholastic Citation
Noel I. Smith, a George Washington University Law School student in Washington DC, earned the American Jurisprudence Prize for top scholastic work in 1956 57. He is son of Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith of Elgin and, with wife Ruth, lives at 2921 S Dinwiddie St Arlington VA. He achieved the highest grade in Business Associations, a second year course.
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Noel I. Smith
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Mr. Smith
Guernsey Smith
Elgin
Ruth
S. Dinwiddie St
Arlington
Virginia
Falbs Host Christmas Turkey Dinner for Employees Wives
Mr and Mrs George Falb hosted a Christmas turkey dinner Monday evening at the Coffee Cup for employees and their wives. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Falb Sr Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger Mr and Mrs Ernest Baumgartner Mr and Mrs Barney Larson Mr and Mrs Arthur Lantz Mr and Mrs Dale De Sart Mr and Mrs F C Dutch Thiele Mr and Mrs Leo Lehman Mr and Mrs Louis Sutter Harvey Paulson and Mrs Louis Klingman. The group sang the birthday song for George Falk and presented him with a gift.
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George Falb
John Falb
Allen ‘Habeger
Ernest Baumgartner
Barney Larson
Arthur Lantz
Dale de Sart
F. C
Dutch) Thiele
Leo Lehman
Louis Sutter
Harvey Paulson
Louis Klingman
George Falk
Harold Albrecht Dinner Guest of Leo Schoris
Harold Albrecht of Dubuque was a dinner guest of Leo Schoris on Tuesday, a social note in the local column.
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Harold Albrecht
Dubuque
Leo Schoris
Baptist Sunday School Christmas Program
The Baptist Sunday School presents a Christmas program on December 24 at 7 30 p m. The event includes a song service, scripture readings, and multiple performances led by Terry Habeger Bobby Trautman Martha Schaer Tom Zurbriggen ChristIe Thoma and others with classes and various participants. Participants include Sherry Miller Janet Jacob Nan ty Miller Linda Fogle and many named in the program with a benediction by Pastor John Vand.
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Terry Habeger
Bobby Trautman
Martha Schaer
Tom Zurbriggen
Christie Thoma
Karal Lehman
Sharon James
Dean
Joyce Boleyn
Jesus Names
Barbara Muehlethaler
Diane James
Joan Muehethaler
Betty
Maude
Schaer
Sherry Miller
Linda Fogle
Men
Chuck Muchlethaler
Janet Jacob
Janet Boleyn
Kathy Vanderbeck
Jeff Thomas
Wilma Probert
Lee Boleyn
Robert Jacob
Child's
Larry Krueger
Jim Zurbriggen
Guiding Star
Nanty Miller
Patti Johnson
Margaret Jacob
Karen Krueger
Alice Hackmann
D*lene Krueger
Men's Chorus
Benediction
John Vanderbeck
Christmas Eve Program at St. Pauls Methodist
The St. Pauls Methodist Sunday school presents a Christmas Eve program at 7 30 p.m. The lineup includes An Important Errand with Cynthia McMillan and Mark McMillan and Spoken from the Heart by Jennifer Schori. Page 2 continues.
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St. Paul’s Methodist Sunday School
Cynthia McMillan
Mark ‘McMillan
Jennifer Schori
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St. Paul’s Choir
Valley High Girls
ISTC
Towa Press Association
W. H. Nicholas
Mason City
Nicholas
Leo A. Hoegh
Congress
Chris Larson
Highway Commission
Charles Hoeven
Enid Robinson
Hampton
Republican State Central Committee
GOP
H. R. Gross
M. H. Moore Worthy
Alta Klingman
Santa Claus
Santa
Turkey
E-C
W.A
Noel Smith
Baptist Sunday School
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