Interstate Power Co. Dinner Highlights New Power Plans
Interstate Power Company with Central and Oelwein reps hosted the annual news media dinner on Feb 8 at Pine Lodge Oelwein. R W Steele outlined Clinton’s new 18 story generating unit at 25 000 dollars and an 80 million dollar five year facility expansion. He noted a rate decrease last year and projected future power from riverine ocean floor concepts with climate controlled domed cities by 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Company
Central
Oelwein
Pine Lodge
Delwein
Phil Sucky
R. W. Steele
Inter State Power Company of
Dubuque
Phil Stucky
West Union
Ken Gordon
Mead Schenk
Steele
Interstate
Clinton
Towa
Eilies
Elgi
James Hermen
Giles Martin
Larry Ormston
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Calendar notes upcoming 4-H and extension events in multiple communities. Events include Teen Dance at Maynard Community Hall and Cloverelles Alderson home, a Youth Committee meeting at 0 pm, the Pleasant Valley County Extension Office, Sharpshooters 4-H Club, Beef Cow Calf School in Postville Clermont, and a Comets 4-H Club meeting at the Anderson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Wadena Cloverelles
Alderson
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
Postville
Clermont Comets
Anderson
Luther League Met Sunday February 11 at Elgin Church
The Elgin Lutheran Church hosted the Elgin Highland Luther League on February 11. Devotions opened the gathering and Team Ill presented the program The Shadow Knows. A business session followed deciding a mystery meeting on March 3. Lunch closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Elgin - Highland
Elgin Lutheran Church
Graduates From Nurses Training at Waterloo School
Mrs Dennis Wots of Waterloo and daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Nydegger of Elgin has graduated from Waterloo School of Practical Nursing. Commencement exercises were held Jan 17 in the Hope Martin theatre. Mrs Wolfs is employed at Schoiz Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Wots
Waterloo
Fred Nydegger
Elgin
Waterloo School of Practical Nursing
Hope Martin Theatre
Wolfs
Schoiz Memorial Hospital
Gox Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Ed Oldag
Mr and Mrs Ed Oldag of Ville celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Luna with a dinner at Vanda Cafe. Hosts were daughters Mrs Laurence Knudtson of Elgin Mrs Dr R F Schneider and Mrs Dale Anderson of Postville. Open house followed at St Pauls Lutheran Fellowship Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. This is the fifth Oldag family member to reach Golden Anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Oldag
Ville
Luna
Laurence Knudtson
Elgin
R. F. Schneider
Dale Anderson
Postville
Lenora Shipton
Lawrence Thoma
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Oldag
Hogan Silver Anniversary Observed in Park Ridge
Mr and Mrs P J Hogan of Park Ridge Illinois celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on February 8 with a dinner and reception at the S W Strattman home. A brunch at the Marritt Hotel followed on Sunday. The former Ruby Boyle daughter of Stella Boyle Elgin and the late Sheldon Boyle, is noted. The Hogans have three children Kathy Mary and Philip. Mrs Stella Boyle and Mr Robert Miller of Colwein attended fromout of town and returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Hogan
Park Ridge
Ill
S. W. Strattman
Marritt Hotel
Hogan
Ruby Boyle
Stella Boyle
Elgin
Sheldon Boyle
Hogans
Kathy
Mary
Philip
Robert Miller
Colwein
McMillan Named to Dean’s List at North Town College
John McMillan earns Dean’s List honors at North Town Ave Community College Mason City for the first semester. The list recognizes students completing 12 or more semester hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher across arts and vocational technical divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMillan
North Town Ave
Mason City
Social Hour Club News Valentine Supper at Legion Hall
The Social Hour Club entertained their husbands at a Valentine supper held February 7 at the Legion hall. Entertainment included a 500 game with Ladies high won by Mrs Orran Bane and low by Mrs Louis Beeker Jr. Men's high went to Cliff Wilson and low to Eugene Medberry, with Mrs Eugene Medberry taking the door prize. Next meeting in March at Mrs Orran Bane home, co hosted by Mrs Leonard Heins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Ladies
Orran Bane
Low
Louis, Beeker, Jr
Cliff Wilson
Eugene Medberry
Doar
Leonard Heins
Clayton County Extension Calendar
Clayton County Extension calendar lists events in Feb. including Helstein barn meeting at Vernice Moon farm near Monona at 7 30 p m Feb 15 Northeast Iowa Tourism Council meeting at Manchester Country Club 9 30 a m Feb 19 Clayton County Swine Producers Board meeting at Extension Office 8 00 p m Feb 20 first session of Beef Cow Calf School at R E building Postville 9 30 a m 3 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helstein
Vernice Moon Farm
Monona
Northeast
Campaign for Beautify America Encourages Indoor Focus
A civic note invites supporters of the Ladybird campaign to emphasize homebound efforts and indoor activities to promote national beautification. It frames staying indoors as a personal responsibility aligned with public good and community improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladybird
America
Harriet Jordon 105th Birthday Celebration
Mrs Harriet Jordon of Dubuque is 105 years old on February 10. She remains bright minded and enjoys social visits. Friends Mrs Milton Miller Mrs Earl Kiple Mrs Lorence Muchlethal er Mrs Metta Krueger and Mrs Archie Schroeder traveled to Dubuque Thursday to join a birthday lunch and hymns. Mrs Jordon sent greetings to Elgin residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Jordon
Dubuque
Milton Miller
Earl Kiple
Lorence Muchlethaler
Metta Krueger
Archie Schroeder
Jordon
Elgin
Dinner Honors Hogans Leave For Chicago Home
On Sunday afternoon February 11 Switch Street friends held a picnic dinner at the Hogan home to honor J. N. Hogans. They presented a gift for their Chicago home and best wishes. attendees included Thomas Pollocks Lew Dennlers Otis Torkelsons Eugene Sehoris and others. Those unable to attend sent goodwill. the Hogans plan to move this month to be near their son and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switch Street
J. N. Hogan's
Hogan
Hogans
Chicago
Thomas Pollocks
Lew Dennlers
Otis Torkelsons
Eugene Sehoris
Russell Goodall
Georgia Mae Echert
Mary Clothier
Agnes Gilson
Ella Dummermuth
den Gardners
Russel Frieders
Francis Butikofers
George Hanson
Maria Frieden
Lillian Anderson
Visitors Gather at Hunsberger Home in Wadena
Mrs Naomi Crandall reports guests visiting Mr and Mrs O D Hunsberger during the week including Mr and Mrs Clay Keifer Fayette Arnold and Maxine Westcott Maynard Alton Medberry Elgin and Mrs Minnie Wilson. Sunday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Minger and Mrs O D Hunsberger with others from Hawk Eye Bill Sniffin Alicia Harlan Iowa and Pat Sniffin Mason City spending the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Tom Sniffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Hunsberger
Clay Keifer
Fayette
Arnold
Maxine Westcott
Maynard
Alton Medberry
Elgin
Minnie Wilson
Glen Minger
William Strudthoff
Hawkeye
Bill Sniffin
Alicia
Harlan
Iowa
Pat Sniffin
Mason
Death of Lloyd Herron noted in California
Notice reports the death of Lloyd Herron of Alhambra California on February 1. He was husband to Elma Rothlisberger formerly of Elgin and a relative of the Rothlisberger and Nicklaus families of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Herron
Alhambra
California
Herron
Elma Rothlisberger
Elgin
Rothlisberger
Nicklaus
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tells February 20
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday afternoon February 20 at 2:00 at the Legion Hall. Hostesses are Mrs. Marie Kohls and Mrs. Thomas Foxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Marie Kohls
Thomas Foxwell
Girls' Sectional Tournament Schedule Listed for Area
Valley High and Fairbanks host the 1968 girls sectional basketball tournament with multiple games on February 19 and 20. Semi finals set for Fairbank on February 20 at 6:30 and 8:00. Final and consolation at Fairbank on February 22 with 6:30 and 8:00 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Fairbanks
Fairbank
Turkey Valley
Dunkerton
S. Winneshiek
Wapsie Valley
Elgin
W. Central
Guttenberg
Valley
Garnaville
Turkey Valley - Dunkerton
Honorary Society Met at Pine Lodge
Delta Kappa Gamma met Friday at Pine Lodge Gelwein for a 6:30 P M dinner. Costa Rica exchange student Juan Jose Amana Jara spoke on government education crops climate sports religion holidays languages and transport. Mrs C E Hamilton was a guest. Gertrude McDonnell conducted the business meeting and April candidate votes were announced. Attendees from Clermont Elgin included Catherine Klaus and Edna Luce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma
Society For Women Educators
Pine Lodge
Gelwein
Juan Jose Amana Jara
Costa Rica
U. S
C. E. Hamilton
Gertrude McDonnell
Independence
Oelwein
Clermont - Elgin
Catherine Klaus
Edna Luce
Friendship Birthday Club Meeting Held
The Friendship Birthday Club met last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Metta Krueger to help celebrate her birthday. Members present were Mdms R P Strauch Anne Howard Ida Cummings George Vaughn Ed Boleyn Leon Shepard Grace Evans Bertha Lehman Ida Christen Clara Muehlethal er Hulda Nydegger and one guest Lena Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Birthday Club
Metta Krueger
Mdms
R. P. Strauch
Anne Howard
Ida Cummings
George Vaughn
Ed Boleyn
Leon Shepard
Grace Evans
Bertha Lehman
Ida Christen
Clara Muehlethaler
Hulda Nydegger
Lena Wenger
David Larson Baptized Sunday at East Clermont Church
David Wayne Larson two week old son of LaVerne and family was baptized Sunday at East Clermont Lutheran Church by Pastor Clarence Johnson. Sponsors were sister Ann and cousin Keith. Dinner guests included Elmer and Mrs Larson Ames Olson Almer Amundson and the Oliver Larson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wayne Larson
LaVerne Larsons
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Clarence Johnson
David
Ann
Keith
Larson
Elmer Larson
Ames Olson
Almer Amundson
Oliver Larson
Engagement Notice for Lynn Kathleen Conklin
Mr and Mrs Lee Conklin of St Louis announce the engagement of daughter Lynn Kathleen to James Coffin son of Mr and Mrs Veryl Coffin Also noted Lynn works as secretary at St Louis Credit Bureau and James studied at Bailey Technical School and works at John Falk and Sons in Elgin A March wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Conklin
St. Louis
Lynn Kathleen
James Coffin
Veryl Coffin
Miss Conklin
St. Louis Credit Bureau
Bailey Technical School
John Falk and Sons
Elgin
Merchants Plan Hatchet Days in Elgin
Elgin merchants plan a Washington’s birthday sales event for next weekend February 23 and 24. Special bargains will be offered and Saturday will feature a drawing of a cherry tree and a hatchet as gifts. Echo will publish complete details in the coming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Washington
Echo
Saturday Winners at Elgin Cash Giveaway
Three winners, Debrah Friederich, Marilyn Loftsgard and Connie Friederich, each won five dollars at the Elgin cash giveaway held last Saturday. Next week's jackpot is set for thirty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Debrah Friederich
Marilyn Loftsgard
Connie Friederich
Graveside Services For Medberry Twins
Graveside services were held Monday February 12 for twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Eugene Medberry. The Rev Denny Brake officiated with Muehlethaler Funeral Home in charge. The infant girls were born February 11 and died shortly after birth. Mrs Medberry is at St Luke s Hospital Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Medberry
Denny Brake
Muehlethaler
Illyria Homemakers Club Meeting Notice
The Ilyria Homemakers Club will meet with Mrs Raymond Jellings on February 16 at noon with a basket lunch. Families are invited and asked to bring a China plate for display and pieced lap robes. Location Nassau and Wall Streets New York City. George Washington took the oath as first President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Homemakers Club
Raymond Jellings
Nassau and
Wall Streets
New York City
George Washington
United States
Illyria Livestock 4-H Club Meets in Hoy Halverson Home
The February meeting of the Illyria Livestock 4-H Club was held at the Hoy A Halverson home on February 8 with all members present. A talk titled Plants for Food and Fiber was given by Mike Roger and Allen Halverson, and lunch was served by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Livestock
Hoy A
Dates changed for Elgin Homecoming and June 28 event
Leo Lehman, general chairman, says Elgin Homecoming will shift one week earlier to avoid date conflicts and entertainment issues. The world famous New Glarius Swiss entertainers arrive Friday June 28, with events set for June 28 29 and 30, Friday Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Lehman
Elgin
Volved
Valley Community School Board Minutes Promote Purchases and Calendar
At the regular meeting February 12 the Valley Community School Board accepted William Butikofer’s bid of 4000 for a school dwelling in Elgin. Also accepted John Falk and Sons bid 2890 for a 48 passenger Chevrolet school bus. Klown School Equipment bid 4000 for a Thomas bus body. The board hired an additional junior high teacher for eighth grade math. Adopted the 1968 69 school calendar starting August 24 1968 with two weeks Christmas vacation and dismissals on December 20 resume January 5 last day May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Community School Board
William Butikofer
Elgin
John Falk and Sons
Klown
Thomas
Dean's List Honors at Upper Iowa College
Eighty-two Upper Iowa University students earned Dean's List status for the first semester by maintaining at least 12 semester hours and a 3.5 GPA or higher. Local honorees include seniors Karen Alderson and Martha Schaer. juniors David Frieden and Connie Whittenbaugh. sophomores Richard Butikofer Patricia Rubens. Karyl Mathys and Lois Rays among others. Each recipient receives a $100 tuition certificate usable in the 1968 summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa College
Karen Alderson
Merle Alderson
Clermont
Martha Schaer
Fred Schaer
Elgin
David Frieden
Floyd Frieden
Connie Whittenbaugh
Faye Whittenbaugh
Wadena
Richard Butikofer
Harry Butiko
Illyria Caucus Moved to Herwig's Locker in Wadena
The Illyria Precinct Republican Caucus will be held March 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Herwig's Locker in Wadena instead of the town hall. For results, check the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Herwig
Wadena
Town Hall
Engagement announced for Dianne Marie Wenger and Gene Van Gorder
Mr and Mrs Lester Wenger of Elgin announce the engagement of their daughter Dianne Marie to Gene Van Gorder son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Gorder The bride elect is a senior at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls The fiancé is employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Waterloo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wenger
Elgin
Dianne Marié
Gene van Gorder
Elmer van Ger
University of Northern Iowa At
Cedar Falls
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Waterloo
Appeal Ad Tax Case To Supreme Court
Dispute over Iowa tax bill grows with three developments. The 3 9 service tax on advertising is unconstitutional and the state appeals to the Iowa Supreme Court. Builders sue to block the 3 percent tax on construction. Revenue Director Forst rules that sales tax exempts educational institutions outside admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Supreme Court
William Forst
Tax Commission
State Executive Council to appeal Judge Grant ruling
At its regular meeting the state executive council voted to appeal the decision to the Town Supreme Court. It is expected to be several months before the high tribunal issues a ruling on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Executive Council
Grant
Town Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Builders Challenge Iowa Tax On New Construction
Judge Grant limited the challenge to the tax portion directly affecting them, allowing 55 other services to remain untouched. Iowa builders soon filed suit in Des Moines seeking invalidation of the entire service tax section of the tax bill. The state tax commission’s 1967 ruling forced church bazaars and concession stands at high school events to collect sales tax, reversing prior exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Nathan Grant
Grant
State Department of Revenue
Iowa
Des Moines
Forst
State Tax Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Interstate Power Co
Bob Steele
McMillan
Clayton County
East Buchanan
Sheila Barker
Elsie Hanson
Valley Girls
Naomi Crandall
Valley & Fairbank
David Larson
Medberry Twins
Illyria Homemakers Club Meeting
New Glarius Swiss
Jane
School Board
der of
Dianne Marie Wenger
Supreme Court
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