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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1962
Page
5
Governor Norman Erbe announced Iowa would not exhibit at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, citing limited resources and better use of funds elsewhere. He noted other states may decide differently and stressed no disparagement of the fair. The article also notes heavy demand for Downe’s new highway maps.
Mr and Mrs John McMillan and Mr and Mrs Conner Dummermuth attend the 25th anniversary convention of Iowa Independent Oil Jobbers Asso at Hotel Fort Des Moines Feb 21 22. Guests include a Governor’s Mansion tea and reception hosted by Mrs Hyde, plus a luncheon and fashion show at Hotel Savery sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Kneeter Furs and Williams Fashion House.
The Elgin ALCW Society met on February 15 with President Mrs. Harold Halverson presiding. Hostesses included Mesdames Lyle Martin Donald Sutter DeVere Halverson Glen Medberry Fred Butikofer and Conner Dummermuth. Nursing and piano duties were shared by several members as hymns were sung and a Bible study was presented. The group discussed the New Guinea project and the American Missions volume. Spring convention is set for April 25 at First Lutheran Church with workshop in Monroe.
The Presbyterian Women’s Guild met at Mrs. Lauri Herrling’s home with 13 members and one guest, Mrs. Edwin Humphry. Reports from Circle Sarah and Circle Bether were given, World Day of Prayer set for March 9 with United Brethren Church joining, and an education program on Spanish and Negroes was presented.
Sgt. Ole M. Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Ludwig T. Anderson of Elgin, recently served with Headquarters V Camps in Germany firing the Army's new M 14 rifle. He arrived overseas in April 1968 on this tour, attended Clermont High School, and his wife Helen remains in Germany.
The Eastern Iowa Library Co op purchased an order of 1962 books and the Elgin Library received two titles. Honey for Tea by Elizabeth Codell is a romantic novel set in the English countryside about two sisters Jendy and Nancy and their aunt Eddie Yalimer. The Fox in the Attic by Richard Hughes is a historical novel covering generations between World Wars I and II.
Alfred Stewart was reelected district commissioner at Fayette County’s soil conservation district dinner held February 12 at the Farm Bureau Building. He reported the district’s annual results and awarded farms to Jack Erickson and Michael Wiley for soil conservation. Feature speaker Charles Ballantyne discussed a new definition of conservation.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of St Paul’s Methodist Church meets Thursday afternoon March 1. Hostesses are Mire Jack Adrian and Mrs Donald Cal bers. Worship service led by Mrs Clara Kuster. Program by Mrs Harry Cine. Supplement discusses the beginning of Lent.
Town officials and employees are commended for clearing snow from Elgin business streets. Street Commissioner Moore began on Sunday clearing and pitting snow in the center. By Monday he hauled snow away and by mid-afternoon both uptowns and downtown were cleared.
Three people Randolph Reierson Arden Greener and Mrs Lily Olson held winning numbers in the weekly drawing last Saturday Each won 5 00 Elgin merchants add 265 00 this week due to three extra 10 00 numbers The event requires attendees to be in a participating store at 3 60 p m Saturday Lists of stores appear in the weekly drawing ad on page two
Circle Nora met at Mrs. G. J. Mosby home with Mrs. Ernest Baumgertner assisting. Donald Caspers led a Latin America lesson. Guests included Mrs. Flossie Potter Cedar Rapids and others. Circle Mary met with Mrs. Leo Schori with lessons on religions of Latin American countries. Circle Rachel met at Mrs. Eugene Schori home with a religion talk and church stationery notes.
G. J. Mosby Walter Kohter Francis Butikofer and Laur erpe Knudison attended a banking gathering.
High Chapter of East ern Star announces a school of instruction on Saturday Feb. 24 at 1 00 p.m. with district instructor Mrs. Victor Walter of Postville. Initiatory work to be shown at the evening meeting. Serving committee listed including Mrs. Inez Breckin and others.
The Fayette Soil Conservation District met February 12 at the Farm Bureau Building. Four basic plans were approved with members Ed Hoehne Mike Stewart James M Wilson Harlan Roger Langreck of Auburn two. Preparations for Soil Stewardship Week May 27 June 3 1962 included ordering 50 copies of Soil Stewardship booklets and 4 200 inserts for church bulletins. The district earned a 100 percent membership certificate from the Iowa Association and contributed $10 to the Soil Conservation Society of America building fund.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Schup bach are carrying out a complete interior remodel of their Pleasant Street home. They expect to move around May 1. The project includes new windows and doors and a four room main area with a bath. the added bedroom will remain as before.
Kenneth Crider and Keith Crider returned home Friday on a 14 day furlough after finishing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. They are now assigned to Fort Devens Massachusetts for further duties.
Mrs Albert Bergstrom of Ogden reports an amaryllis with four blooms on a single stalk. She notes last year two stalks yielded four blooms and three blooms respectively, highlighting the plant's varying bloom count.
Calendar of events lists meetings and shortcourses for February. Planning meeting for Agronomy Shortcourse Follow-up on Monday. Extension Council meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Animal Nutrition Shortcourse scheduled Wednesday from 2:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Elgin Progress Club met Wednesday evening February 14 at Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen’s home with Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler as co host. Sixteen members answered roll call with book titles. Mrs. Dean DeSart reviewed The Nation of Sheep and read excerpts from The Ugly American by William Lederer. New officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs. Russell Goodell Vice President Mrs. Clifton Wilson Secretary Georgia Mae Schori Treasurer Mrs. Eldenler. Mrs. Donald Caspers represented the club in a pattern contest at Independence February 17. Tea and refreshments followed the business meeting.
The farming partnership of L. O. and Randolph Reierson ended when Randolph bought his father's share in the 280 acre farm southwest of Elgin along with the personal property. The partners had worked together since 1943.
The Rothlisberger Frieden wedding at Illyria Community Church was delayed about 45 minutes as best man Loren Frieden was trapped in snow. A substitute, Bud Hyde, stood in as best man after his release. About 50 guests attended. full details to follow next week. Mrs Allen Habeger underwent major surgery at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union on Tuesday.
Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary installed officers in separate sessions at the American Legion hall in Oelwein. Men's officers include Edward P. Savage as commander and Karl W. Kiple as senior vice commander. Auxiliary officers include Mrs. F D Welch as president and Mrs. David Spence as junior vice president. Mrs. Odekirk, historian, and Mrs. Amy Halfhill assisted, with initiation of Mrs. Henry Struckman, Mrs. Arthur Baver and Mrs. Clay Hallberg.
The Upper Town Conference named its All Conference Basketball Team. First team includes Curt Stoops Charles Nolting Jim Ridge Tom Bender and Roger Torson. Second and honorable mention lists feature Keith Polkow Ronald Maxan Terry Ostrogge Mark Miene Robert Berg and others.
The annual Vogue Pattern Contest sponsored by the Federated Woman's Clubs drew five juniors and three seniors from the Valley Community district. Juniors from Iva Feller and others advanced to the district, with seniors Mrs. Gary Gilson and two others also progressing. The event at Valley High included about 30 seniors and 20 juniors, with top honors awarded to a Marion junior and a Clinton senior who will represent the 2nd district in the state contest at Council Bluffs in May.
Iowa hunters posted the best deer harvest since hunting began in 1953, totaling 5,362. Bow hunters killed 366, licensed gun hunters 4,023, and unlicensed farmers 973, topping 1960’s previous record of 4,269. Top counties in NE Iowa were Clayton 348 Winneshiek 230 Allamakee 209 and Fayette 117.
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