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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1966
Page
1
The Elgin Echo lists advertising rates and notice types. Blind ads and inquiries cost 50 cents weekly minimum, card of thanks 1.00, in memoriam 3.00 up to ten lines, extra lines 5 cents. Resolutions and obituaries with admission charges follow regular rates.
Jeanette Krueger of Clinton and Jerome C Bradley of Rockford were married on a Saturday at 4 pm in a candlelight ceremony at the Kenneth Evans home in Clinton. Dr H G Dawes officiated. reception followed with meals at Albany House. The couple plans a Clinton address at 4041 61st Ave Clinton Iowa.
Mrs Charles Capper was honored at a pink and blue shower Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Vernon Wede's home. Assisting were Mrs Richard Frieden and Mrs Ronald Loftsgard. A social afternoon followed as gifts were opened with many guests and several who sent gifts.
The Busy Beavers 4-H club met at Sharon and Diane James home on Monday evening Jan 3. Members pledged to the flag and conducted a routine business meeting with roll call about wardrobe needs. Marie Cummings presented My clothing inventory, Cheryl Anderson spoke on Be a better bargain hunter, and Gharon James discussed Getting the right sewing equipment.
The Iowa Loss Prevention Institute recommends a four point fire plan to save lives. Plan two escape routes per room and keep bedroom doors closed at night. After escaping, assemble at a designated point and do not reenter. The plan, backed by IMT Insurance, should be clipped and posted for all family members.
The statement urges Calmar to support a site chosen by school boards for a new vocational school. It stresses small towns can provide success, the need for central location for accessibility, and cooperation among Winnesh County communities to prevent intertown conflict.
St Theresa Circle met Tuesday evening January 18 at Mrs Stella Boyle home. The business session followed with the appointed lesson. All officers retained for 1886. Feed A Family collection taken and Christmas boxes thanked. A letter from former member Mrs Isaac Minnihan of Oregon noted. Mr and Mrs Minnihan serving a year at Marydale Retreat House Erlanger Ky. Meeting closed with prayer, a Lanc a served by host.
Mrs Mike Dinan will entertain at the February meeting, delivering a program that promises music and social engagement for attendees. The event highlights community gathering and local participation in the town’s civic calendar.
Extension Service presents a February events list with 4 H club meetings in Clermant and Wadena, a Friendship Club session, Wayne Miller’s Farm Institute in Des Moines, a Foods and Weight Control Clinic at Gelwein Public School, and a Sewing Machine Clinic in Des Moines. Names include Pauline Amund Sythe, Alyria Livestock 4 H Club, Wm Kore, Janet Erisksan, Kenneth Erisksan, and Elka der.
The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters met January 24 at Timmy Butikofer’s home. Secretary and treasurer reports were read. Duane Reeder, John McMillan, Phillip Metzger, and David Metzger spoke on demonstration topics. Lunch was served by Mrs. Paul Butikofer. Next meeting at Gary and Gayle Kleppe’s home.
The Elgin Iowa Town Council met in special session at the town hall with the Mayor and all Councilmen present. Annual reports of the Library Fire Dept and Cemetery Association were examined and approved as presented. The town annual report was reviewed and approved as prepared by the town clerk. The meeting adjourned. Attest Town Clerk Leo E Friederich Mayor Joseph N Hogan.
Elgin area notes list past week callers and weekend guests including Mrs Clara Hellum Mrs Harold Opland Mrs Libbie Larson Mrs Oliver Torkelson Alvin Jenson and others. Visitors arrive from Clermont Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon Monona Cedar Falls West Union and Towa City with multiple households hosting on various days.
The Friendship Birthday Club met Friday at the home of Mrs. Leon Shepard with attendees Clara Muchlethaler Mdris Ed Boleyn Grace Evans Ida Cummings George Vaughn C T Fjelstul Metta Krueger and guest Mrs Ida Christen. Absent but sharing in the gift were Mrs Ida Pulfer Bertha Lehman and Louis Butikoffer.
During the summer the roos ter pheasant, his harem, with their chicks, remain in a relatively small area usually less than 80 acres, a detail about their seasonal habitat and social grouping.
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