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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1964
Page
6
The report lists individuals such as Mrs. Vernon and Tom Zuebriggen receiving wolf badges with silver arrow points. Terry Wedo and Randy Clark are noted for wolf badges as well. The descriptions focus on awards and associated recipients in a concise event record.
Local schedule includes recognition banquet on March 16 with speakers Nancy Alderson Glenda Probert Janet Erickson and Margaret Jacob. Roberta Humphrey to attend. Visits feature Mrs Jim Vawter and Mrs Albert Morse hosting relatives in Hazelton and Waterloo. Missionary Society of United Brethren Church met with seven members and added a new book to the library.
A workshop on special education is scheduled for February 18. State Consultant Meyen and Os. Supt. A. Morse will join Richard Hansen, Director of Special Education Services, and Ronald Moore, school psychologist. The program will emphasize a discussion of questions from participants.
An informational meeting was held at the Legion and Auxiliary to discuss lake construction. A movie explained how a lake could be built, followed by a directors meeting to survey area sites. Cooperation from local residents was requested to achieve the lake project goals.
The Social Hour Club met February 6 at Mrs Louis Becker Sr home with 20 members present. A Valentine exchange was held and the secret pal basket passed. The March meeting will be at Mrs Lane Ash home and a bulb and plant will be displayed.
The Fabricate Club met at the home of Mrs. Dennis Buti kofer with Mrs. Jack Adrian as co-hostess. Roll call was about how you met your husband and first date. The evening's project was terry smocked pillows and a short business meeting discussed summer picnic. Lunch was served. Next meeting at Mrs. Harold Hulver ROT's home.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday night February 6 in the Legion hall. Ten members answered roll call. The treasurer reported earnings of 21.75 from a bake sale and 1425 in numbers sold on the corduroy quilt. Five quilts were sent to the Des Moines supply shelf with credit. Thank you notes from Mrs. Mary Jennings and Mrs. Allan Léonhart were read. Six women attended the county meeting at Maynard.
State Representative Barringer to special Baptist church event appears in fragmented text with unclear details. Readable elements reference a representative and a church, but full facts and context are not present in the readable segments.
Conservation plans were approved at the February Fayette County Four Farms meeting. Members F W Pape Neil Kruse Russell Lockard and others were joined by new cooperators Melbert Meyer Thomas Pleasant Brad Earl Wilbur Stanley Searpug Dyria Skinner and Cleve Bennett to implement the conservation plan for Cleve Bennett and areas in Pleasant Valley.
Dr George Browning associate director of Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station Town University Ames will be the featured speaker at Fayette County. The event will be in the Farm Bureau building with a noon dinner. An election February 17 will choose a district commissioner for a six year term. candidates are Hilder Gilbertson and Albert Bodensteiner. Polls open 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Women’s Missionary Union met at Mrs. Carl Hackmann’s home on February 5 with co-hostesses Lena Baumgartner and Mrs. Harry Johnson. Mrs. John Schaer, president, led hymn, responsive reading, missionary letter, and prayer. Pastor George Breitkreuz’s message cited Romans 14 21 Tim 2 1 2 and Math 5 9 urging peacemaking and trust in God’s promises. Contributions were given by several members, minutes and treasury approved, roll call answered with Bible verse. Visitors included Mrs. Bertha Lehman Mrs. Geo Vaughn Mrs. Lena Cooley and Mrs. Ida. National Anthem and closing prayer by Rev. Borsitkrenz.
Ed Medberry and Martin Wenger announce a closing out farm sale to be held on the farm miles east of Elgin on Friday February 21. A complete list of items for sale and further details appear on page 9 of this issue.
Carroll Klingman Jr won $50 and Norris Capper won $20 as the two Saturday winners for a total take of $70. Winning numbers listed include 1038, 1622, 375, 1460, 1162, 673, 1215, 37, 323, 1704, lid, 744, 1422, 1968, 623, 174, 483, 575, 1965, pa 19, 259, 923, 1872, 610, 536, 1283.
Valley High prepares for the Upper Mississippi Conference sectional tournament with standout players Fayne Triem Annette Meyer and Susan Kersey leading a strong guard unit. Edgewood-Colesburg and Mar Mac loom as early opponents as Valley aims to reach the final playoff against top teams like Strawberry Point or Guttenburg. The team, ranked among the top state guards, expects tough tests from West Central and others in the lower bracket before a possible title shot.
The Elgin Community Club met Monday to discuss an official bridge opening between Elgin and Clermont. A labor survey team reported 250 names collected, and a poster contest for local children was approved with a coordinating committee to finalize details.
The county Legion speech contest held in Oelwein on February 8 awarded Harold Milin of St Louis first, Sharon Saboe of West Union second, and Virginia Miller of Oelwein third with gold, silver, and bronze medals. Judges included Ivan Torkelson, B Schori, and Marlene Duracher. The event advances to district, then national levels where the top winner earns a four thousand dollar scholarship.
Mr and Mrs R P Strauch of Sigin were honored on their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Postville. They farmed in Elgin Town and Chadwick Illinois until 1923 when Strauch bought the Elgin Echo. he retired January 1 1959. They have three daughters in the Postville area and seven grandchildren with three great grandchildren. Several relatives attended. two grandsons could not attend from Provo Utah and Danvers Massachusetts.
The Evening Tabitha group will gather Tuesday, February 14, at Mrs. Leland Probert’s home with Mrs. Harry Johnson leading devotions. Mary Ann Scheer will present the program and Marlene Durscher will deliver the missionary report.
The Methodist Men met Thursday evening with 11 members present. Rev. Collins led the lesson The Faith that Compels us. President Kingery adjourned the meeting after no further business. C. B. Schori served the refreshments.
Mrs Harold Kruem pel of Wadena announces the marriage of her daughter Carol Lee to Mr Charles A Perfetti son of Mrs Oma Perfetti Collinsville Illinois on Feb 1 1964 in Ann Arbor Michigan Both are graduate students at the University of Michigan and will reside at 1107 South State Ann Arbor.
The Fayette county Democratic group met Sunday February 9 under the guidance of Weimer Cedar Rapids district chairman to discuss the second congressional district. The 2 30 pm gathering at the Holiday House is open to candidates county central committee members and any interested Democrats. Co F McCunniff and Mrs John Pirillo of Oelwein will attend as county chairman and vice chairman with Mrs SL Lavon White of Oelwein heading the meeting along with Weimer.
Dr R H Drummond, guest speaker at St Pauls Church on Feb 16, spoke at the School of Mission about Changing Word and Mission work. Born in San Francisco, he earned a BAY M A and Ph D, taught in Japan as a correspondent and professor, joined the faculty in 1962, is married with three children.
West Central Blue Devils edged Valley High Tigers 69 to 65 at Maynard Friday night. Larry Halverson led Tigers with 31 points while Les Steen paced Blue Devils with 25 and Dennis Wilber and Tomkins each added 18.
Valley High girls move to 11th in state ratings, up three spots from 14th last week. Wapsie Valley climbs to 16th. Weekend guests include Steven and Craig Wenger at the Wen ger home. Funeral in nearby community attended by local families.
At 8:00 p.m. February 14 the World Day of Prayer union service will be held at the Elgin Lutheran Church. Organ prelude and hymns, invocation and scripture by Rev. C. T. Fjelstul, Baptist Quartet, and a sequence of speakers and solos led by Mrs. Harry Everett and others. Prayers by Rev. Lee Roy Collins, Allen Foxwell, Mrs. Dean DeSart, and Mrs. Ed Wenger. Benediction by Rev. George W. Breitkreuz.
Valley slips past West Central 62 a in a girls basketball game. Tigerettes race to a 22 11 lead after one quarter and 37 20 at halftime. Fayne Triem leads with 30 points. Annette Jaeyer and Susan Kingery add 18 each, Diane Schlegal scores 29 for West Central Blue Devils.
Bob Falb Imp announces Bargain Round-up days Friday and Saturday February 14 and 16. Special bargains include coffee doughnuts door prizes gift certificates parts and service specials and family fun. See ad on page 7.
The Center Street birthday club gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Earl Lembke’s home to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Anne Dennler Mrs. Walter Kohls Mrs. Leon Hansen and several others. Guests joined later for dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Torkelson’s home with Mrs. Elma Scholen and others. Evening visitors were Mrs. Lydia Odegard JoAnn and Mrs. Ida Christen.
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