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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1968
Page
4
A sequence of brief gratitude notes from residents expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for visits, cards, gifts, and support during hospitalization and after moving through Elgin. Messages from Joe Hogan Celia Butikofer and William Bennett Sto note appreciation and community help, with well wishes for continued growth and blessing.
In loving memory of my Dear a. Frank Christen who sat sway one year ago March 3. His wife Rose recalls the heartache and loneliness since his passing. She speaks of strength and the ache of loss, noting that only God knows how much she misses him.
Mrs Ronald Trewin of Waucoma will chair the 1988 education and fundraising crusade for the American Cancer Society starting April 1. She warned that if current rates hold one in four in Fayette County may develop cancer and two of three of those people could die. A volunteer call was issued with area chairs named across several towns and kickoff meetings planned in March with dates to be announced.
Airman Francis J. Olson USN son of Mr and Mrs Cliff J Olson of Postville completed the Aviation Electricians School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Jacksonville Florida He studied electricity electronics aircraft electrical and instrument systems troubleshooting and repair plus refresher courses in mathematics and physics.
The precinct caucus is the start where individuals influence party leadership from precinct to state levels. Delegates select county, district, and state officials shaping platforms, conventions, and the 1968 presidential slate. Participation enables idea propagation to national goals and offers early citizen impact.
Conservation officials urge winter anglers not to drive on frozen lakes as open spots can be hidden even in cold weather. The warnings follow three cars sunk in ten days, prompting scrutiny of ice safety and enforcement concerns.
Grover Hahn will present a talk and colored slide program on Ethiopia on March 8 at 7 30 PM in the Elkader Municipal Building. Hahn was sent to Ethiopia by request of the Emperor to assist livestock industry upgrades. Sponsored by Allamakee Clayton Farm Bureau Women. Everyone welcome.
Elgin teacher Gary Helgerson will student teach nine weeks at Marshalltown Senior High as part of a statewide program. He is one of 260 students scheduled to teach in 11 centers across Iowa during the spring semester.
Mrs. W. B. Apland announces the 1967 supplementary Adventures in Reading list will be used again for 1988 and a new list is at the printers. The 1866 list is not used this year. Report forms are at the library and reading should start now to finish by June 15, 1969. The 1968 reading list has arrived. Magazines missing include Life issues from Dec 22 and 29, 1967, Good Housekeeping March 1967, May 1867, June 1967. The Elgin Public Library will host a book exchange on March 12 with Cedar Falls. Ninety adult fiction books plus youth and children’s books will be exchanged.
Mr and Mrs George Lerch hosted a card party at their home on Thursday February 22 honoring Mr Lerchs birthday. Guests included Eldon Shaw and others with Jacob Fried erich Jr winning men's high and Don Larson low. Women led by Mrs Jacob Friederich Jr with Mrs Lawrence Lerch taking low.
A Social Security Administration district representative will hold office hours at the West Union Court House on March 5 12 19 and 26 from 9 09 a m to 11 00 a m People may also call the Waterloo district office at 525 W Sth Street at 234 1554 for information.
Elgin Echo published weekly in Elgin Iowa by James A Hermen. Second class mail matter since September 1 1891 under act of March 3 1852 with printing and publication notes for Fayette County town.
Mary Klas sen 204 and 178 Ella Thomas 191 Lydia Molokken 179 Emily Bickett 177 lead Benson in a high individual game tally.
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