Christmas Story Program at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosts a Christmas program on December 24 with scenes depicting the nativity. Performers include Louise Schaer, D'Anna Krueger, Tracey Miller Lukes, and Susan Jacob among others. songs by Primary and Youth choirs, recitations, and offertory piano pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucome
Karl Miller
Louise Schaer
Anna Krue
Primary
Shepherds and
Angel Ader
Tracey Miller
Lukel
Jeff German
Vin. Johnson
Layne Lerch
Lynn Gern
Ductaron
Diane James Ishers
Jim Zurbriggen
Lee Leyn
Robert Jacob
Chuck Tehlethaler
Manger
Lukes
Susie Jacob
Kim Miller
Bill Schmidt
Hackmann
Little Baby Jesus
Allen Ore
Joyce Boleyn
Priry
Christmas Program at Syria Church
The Syria Community Church hosts a Christmas program on December date at 7:00 p.m. The event features hymns by the congregation, recitations by Christ Jewels and Sunbeams, lighting of accent candles, a Christmas story, and a closing prayer by Rev. Collins. Becky Oale greets the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria Community Church
Becky Oale
Christ Jewels
Collins
Servicemen Thanks Elgin Post For Holiday Gifts
Letter from SP-4 Roger W. Wilson and U S Navy sailor Uel L. Roberts expresses gratitude to Elgin American Legion Auxiliary and Rev Collins for Christmas cards and food packages. Messages praise hometown support and pride in serving in Viet Nam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post
American Legion Anx
Uel L. Roberts
U. S. Navy
Senial Four Club
Elgin Legion Auxil
Rev. Collins
Viet Nam
Roger W. ‘Son
Echo Subscriber Says 60 Years With Paper
Wits vonn G wells writes from Huron South Dakota to say she will stay with her sister Mrs Carl Jacquette for the winter and plans to return to Illinois in spring. She can currently be reached at 4785th St N E Huron SD 57950. Mrs Wells has been an Echo subscriber for sixty years and would have trouble getting along without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Vonn G. Wells
Huron
S. Dak
Carl] Jacquette
Illinois
N. E
Wells
Echo
Sale Calendar Closes Out Farm Auction Dates Listed
A sale calendar shows Dennler closing out sale on Tuesday January 9 and January 12 in Postville Farmers sale of Alvin m1 with Citizens State Bank listed. Vernon Allen auctioneer and O. Butikofer closing out sale January 17 1968. C E Knudtson farm sale two miles south of Arlington at 12 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Postville
Citizens State
Vernon Allen
Wis O. Butikofer
C. E. Knudtson
Arling
Inventory Sale Announcement for Falb Implement
A limited inventory sale of Falb Implement holdings runs from December 21 to January in this issue. The ad notes a large advert on page ten and emphasizes significant discounts on farm equipment and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventory
Reading reports due for Federated Club Women project
Notices state that reading reports for the Adventures in Reading project from all Federated Club Women are due January 15. Reports must arrive by that date at Mrs. Doran Meyer home in West Union for local clubs to receive credit. Report forms and the recommended book list are available at the Elgin Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran Meyer
West Union
Elgin
Reading Report for Pleasant Valley Homemakers
December meeting notes show 11 readers in 1967, totaling 531 books. Five women logged 140 76 97 32 and 10 titles totaling 295, one man read 8, while youths Janet Jacob 21 Mary Ann Jacob 42 Janice Brockhus 123 Joyce Blockhus 17 and Robert Jacob 25 contributed readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Janet Jacob
Mary Ann Jacob
Janice Brockhus
Joyce Blockhus
Robert Jacob
Hellums Holiday Dinner Entertained at Coffee Cup
Mr and Mrs Merlin Hellum and Mr and Mrs Clara Hellum hosted the annual Christmas dinner for employees wives and husbands and guests at the Coffee Cup Cafe on Thursday evening December 14 Attendees included Edwin Frieden Ernest Holt Elmer Butikofer Ruben Metzger Orville Moore Bernard Loftsgard Paul Larson Philman Larson Keith Johnson Donald Tuecke Silas Butikofer Reuben Schupbach Lawrence Grimm Ruth Butikofer Robert Barker Bertina Halverson Ruth Lofisgard Celia Butikofer and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Hellum
Roger
Clara Hellum
Coffee Cup Cafe
Messrs
Mdms
Edwin Frieden
Ernest Holt
Elmer Butikofer
Ruben Metzger
Orville Moore
Bernard Loftsgard
Paul Larson
Philman Larson
Keith Johnson
Donald Tuecke
Silas Butikofer
Reuben Schupbach
Lawrence Grimm
Ruth Butikofer
Robert Barker
Bertina Halverson
Lester Gehring
Ruth Lofisgard
Celia Butikofer
Young Farmers Program Winter Sessions Announced
The Vocational Agriculture Department schedules the Young Farmers Program for winter. December 21 meets at Vac-Ac in Valley High to discuss My Share and the Tax Share with Mr. Ernest Hilzemann as guest. December 28 features the annual tour starting 1 15 at Harold Hanson farm, proceeding to LaVerne Swenson farm to observe hog production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Department
Vac-Ac
Valley High
Ernest_ Hilzemann
Harold Hanson
Elfin
LaVerne Swenson
Clermont
Masons Elect Officers at Silver Leaf Lodge Elgin
Silver Leaf Lodge AF and AM of Elgin held its annual election of officers last Tuesday. Allen Habeger was chosen worshipful master, Dale Jensen senior warden, Clarence B. Schori junior warden, Lyle Light treasurer, Henry M. McMillan secretary. Appointed officers include Peter Luchsinger senior deacon, Charles Gehring junior deacon, Cliff Wilson senior steward, Cliff Christ junior steward. The master ruler is to be named. The lodge meets the second Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge
ALF. & A.M. of
Elgin
Allen Habeger
Dale Jensen
Clarence B. Schori
Lyle Light
Treas
Henry M. McMillan
Peter Luchsinger
Charles Gehring
Cliff Wilson
Cliff Christ
Conservation Plan Approved in Fayette County
One soil conservation plan was approved at the December meeting of the Fayette County Soil Conservation District Commissioners. The plan for Crayton Ash of Pleasant Valley Township was developed with help from U S Soil Conservation Service technicians. New cooperators include David P Bailey of Fremont Township and Robert Heinze roth of Banks Township. Also approved was a revised plan for C B Osmundson of Clermont Township owner Wayne Timmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Soil Conservation District
Crayton Ash
Pleasant Valley Township
U. S. Soil Conservation Services Technicians
David P. Baiey
Fremont Township
Robert Heinzeroth
Banks Township
C. B. Osmundson
Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Elkader
Mrs Harold Meisner was admitted Friday to Elkader Hospital as a medical patient. Fred Martie returned home Monday from LaCrosse Hospital and will stay at the Elmer Butikofer residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader Hospital
Harold Meisner
Fred Martie
LaCrosse
Elmer /Butikofer
Christmas Holiday Copy Deadline Notice
Due to Christmas and New Year holidays on Monday, news and ad copy should reach the ECHO as early as possible for the next two issues. Monday is the big collection day. Friday and Saturday submissions are greatly appreciated to ensure timely press setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
ECHO
Eastern Stars Elect Officers At Regular Meeting
At the last Thursday evening Eastern Star session Mrs. Charles Gehring was elected worthy matron John C Halvorson of Clermont was chosen worthy patron Mrs John Gass of Clermont was named associate matron Allen Habeger was elected associate patron Mrs Allen W Habeger was chosen secretary Lester Gehring was elected treasurer Henry Follett was named conductress and Mrs John C Halvorson Clermont associate conductress Appointive officers to be named later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Charles Gehring
John C. Halvorson
Clermont
John Gass
Allen Habeger
Allen W Habeger
Lester
Gehring
Henry Follett
John C. Halverson
Area One Vocations School Board Meets in December
The Area One Vocations Technical School District board met December 13 to approve Victoria Keller of Decorah for a nursing position. It discussed surveying regional program needs, launching a Farm Cooperative Training course for veterans, and seeking a veteran course instructor. Bids for a new Area One school are planned for late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area One
Area One Vocations Technical School
Victoria Keller
Decorah
Nae Eal
Veterans Farm Cooperative
Calmar
Illyria Homemakers Club Meeting Recap
The Illyria Homemakers Club met at the Harry Feller home on December 15 with a pot rack dinner using Iowa products. Members shared Christmas ideas for roll call, dues were collected, and donations of 10 dollars each were given to the Wadena library and the County House for records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mllvria Homemakers Club
Harry Feller
Iowa
Leuenberger
Alton Medberry
Wadena
Harold Strong
Ray Jellings
Lenenberger
M. Strong
R. Strong
Pleasant Valley Homemakers December meeting at Blockhus home
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers met December 13 at Kenneth Blockhus’s home with a breakfast of Iowa town products. Officers for the coming year were installed, and Mrs. Gibson gave an illustrated safety talk while Mrs. Blockhus and others led activities. Ten dollars were designated for ICARE for India, with Christmas cards and contests for entertainment, and a gift exchange at Leon Jacob’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Homemakers
Kenneth Blockhus
Iowastown
Lanny Gibson
Cim
M. J. Block‘hus
V. Dim
Leon Jacob
Wm. Bacon
Pride Lin Farm Bureau
Clarence ‘Ruckdashel
John J. Schaer
Clarence Ruckdasher
Gibson
ICARE
India
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Notes
Pleasant Point Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Forrest Shaffer on Tuesday December 12. Roll call featured secret pals guesses. Program books for 196B were distributed. Gift exchange and Christmas carols were sung. January meeting will be with Mrs Harold Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Point Study Club
Forrest Shaffer
Harold Strong
Volga Valley Club
Earl Stannard
Women’s Guild Meets in Wadena Church Parlor
The Presbyterian Church Women’s Guild met December 14 with 16 members and four children present. Hostesses were Mrs. Leo Herriman and Mrs. Edwin Humphry. Guests included Mary Flanagan and many local ladies. The program featured carols, a “Man on the Street” sketch, a Birth of Christ reading, and an officer installation led by Rev. John Smidt. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild
Women’s Guild
The
Presbyterian Church
Leo Herriman
Edwin Humphry
United Brethren
the Lutheran
Catholic Altar Society
Mary Flanagan
Elmer Struss
Tom Sniffin
John Staffenhagen
Ed Gernand
Johnnie Erickson
Richard Erickson
Pearl Johnson
W. F. Moore
Thad Walters
Glen Minger
Oscar Hunshberger
Gene Aylsworth
Douglas
Man On
Sidney Corbin
John Smith
Darryl Fox
Aylsworth
Christ
Smidt
John Smidt
Lyle Corbin
Bill Probert
Jerry Probert
Robert Bond
Treas
Marion A L C W Meeting Highlights
Marion A L C W met December 14 at 1 00 p m Devotions by Mrs P Pet arson Bible study My Lord and My God presented by Mrs Robert McNally Mrs Harold Kuntz and Mrs Olvin Olson Secretary and treasurers reports read and approved Business program Christmas by Mrs Henry Christianson Jr Offering meditation by Mrs Maurice Lands gard Ushers were Robert Weitleson Sr and Mrs E K Mark Birthday song Lord's Prayer Table prayer Song Hostesses were Mrs Tillman Thompson and Mrs Resena Lands gard aes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion A.L.C.W
Lord
My God
Robert McNally
Harold Kuntz
Olvin Olson
Henry Christianson, Jr
Maurice Landsgard
Robert Weitleson, Sr
E. K. Mark
Tillman’ Thompson
Resena. Landsgard
October and November rainfall totals bring yearly rain to 22.95 inches
The Br area recorded 3.25 inches in October and 0.25 inch in November, adding to a year to date total of 22.95 inches by December 1. This is the lowest yearly total in eight years.
Extension Service Calendar of Events
County Extension office hosts the calendar of events with training sessions in Postville on Thursday December 28 at 10 00 a m and county meetings on Tuesday December 26 and Friday December 29. The notice lists 4 H reef dairy and swine leader training locations and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
County Extension Office of
Thurs
H Reef
Postville
County Extension Council
Plans For Adult Education Classes Schedule
Plans are underway for adult education classes with sessions December 23 to 26. The Extension Office is closed for the Christmas holiday. On December 28 at 1:00 pm in Elkader Municipal Building, 4-H Officers Training School. 4-H Beef Swine and Dairy Project Leaders meeting at Postville or Dyersville. December 29 Extension Council meeting at 10:00 am at the Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader Municipal
Postville
Dyersville
Asm
WSCS Meeting at Church Parlors Details Charity Drive
WSCS met in church parlors with welcome reading and a piano solo by Mrs. Russell Goodell. The lesson by Mrs. Delmar Kingery preceded group singing led by Mrs. Lee Roy Collins. Forty eight members and two guests donated money and coupons for Harriet Ballou Day Nursery in Louis City. Hostesses included Mrs. Melbert Baechler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Wayne Gilson
Russell Goodell
Delmar Kingery
Lee Roy Collins
Clifford Medberry
Eugene Schori
Harriet Ballou
Louis City
Melbert Baechler
Lester Gehring
Gladys Feller
Norris Capper
George Nickles
Turkey and Cash Winners Saturday Elgin event
Mrs. Duane Barker won $10 in the Elgin cash give-away last Saturday. Jack Seitz and Debbie Gisleson won $5 each. Turkey drawing winners were Mark Howard Theo L Loftsgard Kenneth Hanson Lynese Lerch and Steven Friederich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Barker
Elgin
Jack Seitzl
Debbie Gisleson
Mark Howard
Theo L. Loftsgard
Kenneth, Hanson
Lynese Lerch
Steven Friederich
Follows To Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Follon of Volga celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day December 25 1967 They wed at Mrs Follons parents home in Strawberry Point in 1907 They have two daughters Lester Wenger Elgin and Katherine deceased eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren Mrs Follon stays with daughter in Elgin while Mr Follon remains in Volga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Follon
Volga
Kittelson Family Update on Overseas Replacement
Clarence Kittelson flew to Cedar Rapids to meet Pvt. Gary Kittelson from Ft. Benning Ga. Pvt Kittelson earned paratrooper wings on December 6. He will report to Fort Louis Washington for reassignment for overseas posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kittelson
Cedar Rapids
Gary Kittelson
Ft. Benning
Kittelson
Ft. Louis
Wash
Nightcappers League Scores and Local Business Totals
A chaotic OCR leads with team scores for Nightcappers League games including Farmers Savings Bank 41 19 and Big Gain Feeds 36 24. It lists names and partial addresses like Vandersee Plb. and a. 2238 Wadena Cheese & But and various patrons such as Erma Boess Bonnie Butikofer Barb Tauer and Betty Gisleson with scattered figures and bank references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nightcappers League Farmers Savings Bank
Big Gain Feeds
Daniels Drug
First Nath Bank
Vandersee Plb. & A
Hlt.s. Farmers Savings Bank
First National Bank
Vandersee
H.T.G. Farmers Savings Bank
Seedorff’s Super Mit
Coffee Nook Cafe
Bonnie Butikofer
Erma Boess
Beverly Vandersee
Pat Benson
H.C. Erma Boess
Barb Tauer
Betty Gisleson
Valley Tigers take second in UI Conference with 83 63 win
The Valley Tigers defeated Elkader Warriors 83 to 63 Friday night to move into second place in the Upper Iowa Conference. Valley led throughout with DeSart Fauser Leoni Olson and Roberts among scorers. Elkader’s Kevin Vorvald had 26 points. Valley B team lost to Elkader. Game scores by quarters show Valley 20 36 61 83 and Elkader 17 26 29 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Tigers
Elkader Warriors
Tigers
Upper Iowa
Elkader
Kevin Vorvald
Valley
Elikaett
Call For Adults To Enroll in Courses
Alan Seabrooke director of Adult Education for the Valley Community School District calls for more adults to join the program starting in January. The ten hour sessions cost $5 total, about fifty cents per night, with courses in electric wiring woodwork leathercraft shorthand review typing bookkeeping first aid laymen's law sewing knitting oil painting mixed barbershop singing sketching physical fitness German civil defense archery square dancing great books drama public speaking photography and bridge. First meeting tentatively January 8 at 7 30 pm with notices to appear in the Elgin Echo December 27 or January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Seabrooke
The
Valley Community School District
Seabrooke
Elgin Echo
New Books Arrive at Elgin Public Library
The Elgin Public Library received new adult titles from the coop including Armstrong Lemon in the Basket Griffin An Operational Necessity Hazzard People in Glass Houses Lewis Michel Michel Lockridge With Option to Die Marshall Christy Vinling I Roberta The library also purchased titles by Stewart Thunder and the Right Stewart The Gabriel Hounds Olson Modern Art of Candle Creating Hagner Butterflies Dietz All About Satellites Shirer The Sinking of the Bismarck Gifts and received five boxes of western or mystery paperbacks Northwestern Bell Telephone Company donated 25 on Dec 12 for juvenile books Beginning January 3 the library will open 1 30 to 5 00 on Tue Wed Fri Sat afternoons and 7 00 to 9 30 Sat evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virgin Public Library
Coop
Armstrong
Lemon
Griffin
Hazzard
Lewis
Michel
Lockridge
Marshall
Christy
Vinling
Roberta
Stewart
Olson
Hagner
Dietz
Shirer
Bismark
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Elgin Public Library
Local visits mix with Pebkader Valley basketball chatter
In Independence and West Union areas, residents including Mrs. Tom Hayzlett and Mrs. Lylé Martin visited Melvin Hanson’s home on Friday after Pebkader Valley basketball. Mrs. Richard Kohls stopped by Mrs. Clarence Tripp’s home in West Union. The Bill Peters family and Robin Peters from Waterloo hosted Sunday supper for Vivien Peters. Willis Lyon and Gladine Nottnagel joined Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mays in West Union. Bob Gilbert visited Pauine Nottnagel and Willis Lyon Friday evening. Gladine Nottnagel and Willis Lyon spent last Friday to Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Sundays. Lyle Granger of Racine Wisconsin was mentioned among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hayzlett
Independence
Richard
Lylé Martin
Mickey
Bob. Hanson
Darrell
Edkader
Melvin Hanson
Pebkader Valley
Richard Kohls
Clarence Tripp
West Union
Bill Peters
Don Peters
Robin
Waterloo
Vivien Peters
Giladine Nottnagel
Willis
Lyon
Ray Mays
Bob Gilbert
Visi Paine Nottnagel
Wilis Lyon
Gladine Nottnagel
Willis Lyon
Smdays
Lyle Granger
Racine
Wis
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Rograt
Aptist
Nancy Moore
Cindy Beger
Joseph Andry
Baby Jesus
Debbie Krueger
Lamisel
Orville Meth
Syria
Avold Dennler
P. V. Homemakers
Hellums
Voe
Masons
Illyria Homemakers
Pleasant Point
Wadena News
Mrs
Naomi Crandall
American Legion Auxiliary
Loretta Mattocks
Gwendolyn Pettiern
Clinton
J. O. Probert
Mr. Probert
James Probert
Farmersburg
Lynn Pobert
Waukon
Wilma Probert
Wm. Probert
Mary
Georganna Probert
Madge Murray
En1
Bryan Murray
Quincy
Mass
Ronnie Thomas
Mountain Home
Idaho
Arthur Thomas
Forrest Peteman
Madge I Murray
Clayton County
Wscs Met
Turkey
Mark DeSart
Paul Fauser
John Leoni
Greg Olson
Dave Roberts
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