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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1967
Page
6
National Future Farmers of America Week highlights the role of FFA in training the next generation of farmers and agricultural teachers. The 1967 theme Agriculture-Strength of America emphasizes informing the public about farming’s contribution to the economy.
Today, Frank H. Mendell and Earl J. Kerker emphasized soil and water conservation during National FFA Week, Feb 19 to 26. Fayette County's Future Farmers show growing activity with 250 members as state and local advisors organize events. nationwide totals reach 480000 with 10,108 in Iowa.
The Wadena Presbyterian Church Women’s Guild gathered Thursday in the church parlors with 13 members present and three children. Reports noted Day Circle attendance of five, plans to compile favorite recipes into saleable books, and forthcoming March programs including Holy Land photos and sewing projects for a fall bazaar.
Mrs Doyle Baker hosted St Theresa Circle Tuesday February 21 with eleven members and two guests present. Baker chaired in the absence of president Mrs Welch. Dues and Feed A Family collections were taken, bake sale planned in Elgin, secretary and treasurer reports approved, meeting closed with a world peace prayer. Lunch served. next host is Mrs Giles Martin for March meeting.
Ernest Baumgartner has been laid up for a little over a week with an injured shoulder suffered in a fall.
The piece warns of rising Social Security taxes and proposed boosts in benefits including a $70 minimum and $100 for long‑term workers. It calls for prudent management, noting higher combined payroll taxes, and urges careful appraisal of the 30 year old program to ensure real security without political influence.
The Valley Tigerettes defeated Garnaville Hawkettes 80-62 in the Valley sectional final on Thursday Feb 16. Golddust twins Joyce Larson and Linda Collins led with 41 and 32 points respectively as Valley improved to 24-0 heading into district play.
Miss Foxwell will be honored at an open house celebrating her 34th birthday. The event is Sunday February 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fayette home of her niece Mrs Jessie Probert. All friends are invited, no gifts please.
Pfc. and Mrs. David Lantz announce the birth of their daughter Angelia Susan Tuesday Feb 21 at Palmer Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds in.
The report notes an attempted burglary at the Wadena bank on Sunday. No further details were provided about suspects or motive. The brief item appears amid other community notes and church meeting records.
Sixty one students at Upper Iowa College earned dean's list honors for the first semester of 1966-67. Eligibility requires 12 semester hours and a 3.5 GPA or higher. Recipients receive a $100 certificate usable toward summer tuition for 1967, with several local students named and listed along with their GPAs.
Mrs. Doyle Baker hosted St. Peter's Rosary Society and ACCW circles on February 16. Marie Kohls led in the president's absence with prayers, reports, and committee assignments. Dues to circle presidents and ACCW dues to Mrs. Bodensteiner were noted. Workshops at Hotel President Waterloo are scheduled February 15 22 March 8 and April 19 from 10 am to 3 pm. A special meeting on the school bus issue was planned for Sunday in Waterloo. Twelve members and one guest attended.
McMillan Brothers and Sons of Elgin have been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri. During the past month 543 memberships were issued to breeders of registered Aberdeen Angus in the United States.
Harold Meisner is listed as a patient at Elimder Community Hospital after admission today. Details on condition or treatment were not disclosed.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Willingham who have run a tavern in the Wenger building for a year will close their business on Thursday this week. Their furniture was moved Sunday. George Schultz of Postville owns the fixtures and has not announced plans. The couple ran an orderly place and will be missed by patrons.
The Tabitha Society held a Valentine themed supper and party at the Baptist Church on Friday. Social Committee members Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler, Mrs. Wilma Probert, and Mrs. Leo Lehman led decor and events. Entertainment included telecast content from WBC-TV with performances by Lennon Sisters and others, plus a panel show and Hallmark Hall of Fame segment. Devotions and closing prayer concluded the evening.
The Men’s Brotherhood met Monday at the Baptist Church with hosts Max Lehman Clifton Miller and Peter M Luch singer. A patriotic program featured devotions by Dean Hilgerson a special number by Carlton Krueger and the program Life of Lincoln by Leo Lehman. Refreshments were served.
The Pleasant Point Study Club met February 14 at Mrs. Harry Feller’s home with seventeen members. A comforter was tied to be donated to a needy family and a homemade Valentine exchange awarded Mrs. Orran Bane the best Valentine prize. Refreshments were served. Next meeting is March 14 at Mrs. John Grimm’s home. Reporter Mrs. Allan Habeger.
The Lonnie Baker family moved Monday to the Charles Gehring farm. They previously tenanted the Elbert Estey farm east of Clermont which was sold to Mr and Mrs Elliott Olson who will move there. The Don Littles who tenant the Gehring farm moved to Mrs Hilda Little of Volga. Mr and Mrs Mervin Larson of R R Hillkader bought the Martin farm between Gund er and Postville and will take possession March 1.
A birthday party was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Rose Baechler in Strawberry Point for Celia Kohls on her 80th birthday. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Kohls and several others from nearby towns.
Early Sunday morning unseen would be burglars entered a rear room of the Wadena Bank where Art Thomas' apartment is located. Mrs. Thomas awakened by a flashing light, and the intruders fled after her scream. Footprints were found on the bank counter. The vault alarm did not trigger. FBI was called Monday to probe the attempted burglary. post office section of the building appeared untouched.
The Elgin Legion Auxiliary met Monday at the Legion rooms with hostesses Mrs. Marie Kohls and Mrs. Charles Wenger. Treasurer’s report was given in absence of Mrs. Earl Kiple. Get Well card sent to Mrs. Lloyd Loftsgard. A patriotic program featured The Voice of Lincoln Today, George Takes A Dare, and Americanism A Constant Privilege. March community supper hostesses named for upcoming event. Next meeting set for March 20 with hostesses Mrs. Robert Boleyn and Mrs. Helen Boyer.
The Elgin Lutheran ALCW met Thursday afternoon February 16 in the fellowship hall. Hostesses were Mrs Otis Torkelson Mrs Francis Butikofer and Allan Anderson. Mrs Russell Friederich pres opened with devotions and the Lord s Prayer. Lesson I He Is One With Power and Authority was presented by Mrs Russell Friederich. Poem I His Steps read by Mrs Floyd Thompson. Thirty one members and four children attended. A Do Day at the church basement was slated by the groups stewardship and education secretaries.
The W S C S General Meeting will be held at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon March 2 at 2 09 Hostesses will be Mrs George Nickels and Mrs Robert Hanson Worship service will be in charge of Mrs Walter Follett and Mrs Harry L Cline will have the program
Mr and Mrs Kenton Krueger were surprised Tuesday evening at home for their 22nd wedding anniversary. Attending were John Bakewell Walter Follett Lyle Krueger Larry Edward Krueger Karen Krueger Robert Chapman Virgil Miles Carlton Krueger Metta Krueger. Henry Follett unable to attend. Refreshments served and a gift presented.
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