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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1964
Page
5
In a wary Iowa scene, leaders discuss a comprehensive effort to mold a unified slate before the next two presidential elections. Hultman rules out immediate candidacy but keeps a door open, while auditors and independents push for clearer oversight. Legislature plans, lobbyist presence, and district reapportionment loom as sessions near.
A jumble of obituaries and local items notes burial plans for Russell Jones and others, mentions surviving family of Mrs. Lane and Jere Lane, and lists Christmas guest visits, family gatherings, and visits to Elgin and Idaho. The piece closes urging support for the Salvation Army fund drive and naming Walter Kohier as treasurer.
Practical safety steps for staying warm and alive in a blizzard. Stay in the car with doors closed and run the engine sparingly while clearing snow to avoid carbon monoxide buildup. Keep awake by stamping feet and rubbing arms, huddle with others, cover nose and mouth, and follow a safe route if walking.
Mrs. Fuelling 79 of Farmersburg died Sunday night December 20 at Elkader hospital after a stroke in September. Her husband died in 1947 and served two terms in the state legislature. He owned Fuelling Limber Co. Survived by daughter Winifred of Chicago and son J W Fuelling of Cedar Rapids.
Advanced German students from Valley High and Stormont High attended a party at the Cecil Duff home. They played parlor games and sang carols, then enjoyed a German lunch prepared by Mrs. Duff and her sister. Attendees came from Strawberry, Arlington, Lamont, Elgin, Clermont, and Wadena, and both groups urged making the event traditional.
A representative from the Social Security Administration District office in Waterloo will be at the West Union courthouse on January 5 12 19 and 26 from 1:00 to 11:00 a m. The Waterloo district office can be reached in room 702 of the Black Hawk Building at West Fourth and Commercial Streets.
Iowa deer harvest dipped as lack of snow cut shotgun season success. About 7,200 deer were reported by 16,000 permit holders, with roughly three quarters of report cards tabulated. Bow and arrow permits accounted for about 2,500 reports. Last year’s deer record of 538 was surpassed as officials stressed the herd was not over harvested.
Putnam 4-Most 4-H held its regular meeting at Lamont on December 14 with 26 members present. Douglas Rueber led, minutes approved, treasury reported, new officers installed, next meeting set for January 18 at Lamont School House at 7:00, and leaders to host a pancake supper with dues collected.
Garry R. Frieden USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Frieden of Elgin, graduates from Aviation Familiarization School on November 13 at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis Tennessee. The two week course covered naval orientation and survival practices.
Due to press day shifting one day earlier, some items were withheld and will be published next week. The move affects upcoming editions and delays anticipated coverage.
Milton Leech of Westgate won Fayette County hand pick category and Smale of Sumner won picker shelter category as Farmers Hybrid Seed Corn Co Hampton announced. Leech yielded 9416 bushels per acre and another Nebo area farm produced 86.20 bushels per acre.
Turkey winners in Elgin last Thursday were Albert Hanson Kevin Boleyn Mrs Eugene nlege berry Maynard 0 Butikoter Jr and Harold Shem as Mr and Mrs Carl Torkelson and Tom Torkelson visited Mrs Alma Schoein Sunday Christmas Eve supper guests of Mr and Mrs Louis Heierson were Mr and Mrs Otis Vegin Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Harvey Paulsen Roger and Linda Reed and the Randolph Reierson family Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs C J Montgomery and family Ottumwa and Mary Montgomery West Union The Norman Mitts family Durant spent the weekend in the L L Kiple and Walter Mitts homes Dr and Mrs Wm Schoenheider and family Chicago spent from Saturday until Wednesday in the Thomas Pollock home Joining them for Sunday dinner were the Gordon Pollock family Mrs Hattie Smith and Fred Dempster Arlington Afternoon caller was Al Parker Volga Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs John Christen and Mr and Mrs Jim Frieden
Elgin library expands collection with a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Frieden. The donated titles include Early Algone and Hloreaceae works, Home Country, Trees and Their Story, Lincoln's, Good-bye Mr. Chips, Hilton, Soldier of acy, and Postage Stamps of the United States.
NFO to hold an educational seminar at Fayette County Arena Community Hall on Wednesday January 6 from 10 am to 2 pm with President stating it as essential for farmers. Topics cover marketing history, present trends, strong and weak points, new economic factors, and producer requirements for modern success.
West Union hosts Mr and Mrs Frank Sturms and Mrs Francis Sturms with the Harold Pfister family for Tuesday supper in the Wm Pfister home. Perry Medberry visited Friday evening at the Robert Moore home. Otis Torkelson and family joined Monday supper at the Wm Moore home. Jorris Martin's family spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Erwin Kepker in Sumner as Orville Moore joined Friday supper with Esther Moore. Webbie Olson of Elksder is staying several days with Doyle Baker.
S U L is giving preference in single student housing to Iowa residents who apply by March 1. Tag McCarrel, executive dean of student services, says high school senior applications are 91 percent ahead of last year with 1,479 received versus 757.4. He notes early filing contributes, and the university expects enrollment to rise to 16,850 next fall, up 1,370.
Secretary of the state fair board Ken Falk proposes hosting a world’s fair of foods. He suggests moving the fair from present field east Des Moines to the Clive Prison Farm west of Des Moines. The plan is in early stages but noted as a practical possibility.
Winners at the Christmas drawings include Mrs Richard Oster hus Clermont as chair of the committee. Premiums were donated by local merchants and shops with prizes such as trays, chairs and houseware items.
Mr and Mrs George Geater of Vinton announce the birth of a daughter Julie Jean born Sunday December 13. She joins a brother Byron in the family.
Mrs Wel ter Kohls is a patient at Postville Community Hospital admitted Sunday. Carol Ann Kohls daughter of Mr and Mrs Sheldon Kohls of Waterloo was admitted to St Francis Hospital Waterloo for major surgery Monday.
Marian Rilden has moved to 2076 Slath Street Apt 4 Arlington Virginia. The change updates residence details for mail and official records with the new Arlington address.
F D Welch known as Frosty, charter member of Elgin Post 352, receives a life membership card from Earl W. Kiple with Ivan Torkelson and Dale Jensen present. Welch has held all posts, served as Post Service Officer, aiding veterans with benefits applications.
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