02 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1967
Page
1
The writer questions the Echo's handling of Tiger Tales submissions noting careless linotyping and lack of space between ads. They urge a prominent front page explanation to subscribers about the recurring insignificance of Tiger Tales content and reference a prior notice of alleged failure.
Towa farmers produced over 153 million bushels of soybeans in 1966 across more than 5 million acres. The average yield was 29.5 bushels per acre, not a record, but the total production was the largest ever recorded in Iowa. Iowa State University analyst C R Weber notes the 1963 peak yield was 30.5 bushels per acre for comparison.
The January 24 meeting of St Theresa's Circle was held at Mrs Joe Leshy's home with seven members present. The president led the Prayer to St Theresa and the business meeting followed the installation of new officers. Plans for the coming year were discussed and a prayer for peace closed the gathering. Lunch was served. Mrs Doyle Baker will host February's meeting.
Clayton County Extension Calendar lists events for February across towns including Postville Strawberry Point Fayette and Grand Meadow. Notes include the Northeast Town Dairy Coop annual meeting February 4 and various Extension Home Economist visits February 6 with times, plus 4 H Leaders meetings February 3 and a 9 Laundry Clinic February 9.
Mrs. Otto Blockhus entertained the Sunny Dale Club at the January 24 meeting. Guest Mrs. Carmen Swenson shared slides from a European trip. Mrs. M. J. Blockhus led devotions. Lunch followed the gathering. February meeting date to be announced.
Russell Gooddell of Valley among 411 educators to represent over 33 000 Iowa State Education Association members at the annual Delegate Assembly in Des Moines February 2 3 and 4. Governor Hughes to address education at Friday banquet as the 1897 Assembly will be the largest yet with 411 delegates.
Rodney Alan Gilson infant son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Gilson was baptized Sunday with Rev Lee Roy Collins officiating. After the service the Gilsons hosted dinner at his mother's home Agnes Gilson. Guests included Kenneth Hellum Postville Willis Schultz family Darwin Gilson Marion and Clara Hellum. Emil Schultz Postville also visited afternoon.
Violet Tope 51 of West Union died Friday January 13 at Palmer Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday January 16 at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Meyer officiating. Burial was in West Union Cemetery. Born December 25 1915 in Elgin she was the only child of Melvin and ? Reinhart. She married Clarence Tope on September 7 1934 and had two sons.
Mrs. Tope was employed at the Fayette County Treasurer's Office at the time of her death. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband. Her two sons survive.
The Fourth Annual Winter Film Festival runs at Effigy Mounds National Monument with showtimes listed: Saturday at 1 20 and 3 30 p m Sunday at 1 2 3 and 4 p m Monday at 1 30 p m Tuesday at 2 30 p m.
A newspaper lists upcoming film showings from February through March. Titles include Beaver Valley and The Mountain Men, High Road To Yosemite, Indian Ceremonials, Mt. Rushmore Documentary, A Trip to Lake Mead, The Valley and The Stream, Virginia, Desert Bighorn, Wildlife World, A Black Hills Vacation, The Journals of Lewis and Clark, Succession From Sand Dune to Forest, and A Way of Life. Dates span February 4 to March 28 across multiple venues.
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