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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1964
Page
5
Gov Harold Hughes reflects on progress in 1963 and outlines hopes for 1964. He cites liquor regulation, home rule, state image, and aged care reforms, noting many changes achieved without major tax increases. He stresses Iowa must face issues and remain determined to secure a prosperous future.
The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary with dinner at the Coffee Cup on January 3. Mirek Gilundh was served before leaving for home. Other visitors included Mrs. Oliver Torkelson, Mrs. Don Fauser, and Lauri. After school, grandchildren Karen Olson, JoAnn Olson, Keith, Bradley, Ramona Larson, Ann Larson, Lois Larson, Gary Larson, and James Larson joined for supper at the home.
The Elgin American Legion Post 352 schedules its regular monthly meeting for next Monday evening January 13 at the Legion hall. A good attendance is desired.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Vlasak of Clutter announce the engagement of their daughter Maxine to Kent Falb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Falb of Elgin. The couple are employed by the University of Iowa Athletic Department. An early spring wedding is being planned.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Legion Hall on Thursday night January 2 1964. Eight members attended and filled 20 leads sent to shut ins at Christmas. Thank you cards were read from several members. Plans were made for a potluck dinner January 7 at Mary Gilchrists and sewing start. A pancake supper was tentatively set for January 6 at three o clock. A bake sale was planned with Laura Hertling as chairperson and February serving committee named. Meeting adjourned after lunch.
Atta Gedly and others visited Mr and Mrs Everett McTaggart at Strawberry Point. Pat Doocy and family from Waterloo joined Richard Aeschliman’s family for New Year’s. Navy recruits Douglas Aylesworth and James Aeschliman left for San Diego for basic training. Mrs Mary Gilchrist hosted a surprise birthday party for sister-in-law Mrs Earl Livingston with guests Laura Herrling Bertha Gell Edwin Humphrey Leo Heriman Madge Murray Richard Aeschliman Robert Phil Coley Luther Crandall. The Halversons from Holly and Cindy Stoughton Wisconsin visited relatives including Floyd Patterson.
The Mlyria Community Church will honor Mr and Mrs William Yearous on their silver wedding anniversary Sunday January 12 with a program starting at 2 00 pm No invitations are being sent and friends and relatives are invited
The Herbert Blockhus family moved Saturday from the Sven Blockhus farm to their newly purchased former home on the same property. The Joe Baker family, who had resided there, moved to the Walter Hennis farm northwest of Clifton, which they bought last spring.
The Farm Bureau Homemakers plan a Friday meeting on January 19 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Edward Krueger s Clermont home. The afternoon feature is decorating cakes.
The January Community Club meetings move to Wednesday January 16 from Monday the 13th. The change affects all scheduled gatherings and attendees should note the new date.
Farmers must file an estimated tax by January 15 1984 or face February 17 payment deadline if no estimate. Those using a fiscal year follow separate rules. Stoneburg notes farm corporations have different rules. The 1964 Farmer’s Tax Guide from Extension Office offers help with federal returns and tax dates.
Mr and Mrs Tofield Heck plan to travel this Thursday to Arizona to visit Earl Eaton and family in Sun City and T R Reusser, the sister’s family. The trip is expected to last about five weeks.
Two winners shared the Elgin weekly drawing prize. Winners include J M Gehring and Ernie Baumgartner. The list of winning numbers appears in the column, with a mix of two and three digit figures.
The Fayette County Barracks and Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I will hold a regular meeting at the West Union library on Sunday January 12 at 12 30 pm. A potluck dinner precedes the business meeting. All WW I veterans and their wives are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs John Butikofer Jr and family were supper guests of the Floyd Thompsons on New Year’s Eve.
Auxiliary and Community Club hostesses listed by months with names including Frieden, Blockhus, Wen Ger, Wen ger, M J Blockhus, Boleyn, Boyer, Mason, Nickels, Welch, Reierson, Loftsgard, Schupbach, Wenger, Kiple, Blockhus, Kohls, Schupbach, Baumgartner, Leonhart, Klingman, Gisle son, Meyer, Thoman, Crider, Muehlethal er, Crider, Loftsgard, Foxwell, Thomp son, Reed, Lee man, and others across January to December with vacation in June July August.
A color filmstrip of 65 slides will be shown Sunday evening at First Baptist Church detailing Russia for Christ efforts. The program, led by David Benson, portrays atheism exhibits, a Russian poem, Protestant churches in the Soviet Union, and radio broadcasts to Russia and satellites. All are invited to learn how the group leverages opportunities for the gospel in communist nations.
A 1964 Order of Eastern Star event lists Bob Paib as winner with the Knipco heater prize. Lewis Bulikioter received the Lucky Clover key prize in a December 21 contest. Keys varied in color black white brown or blue. Prizes valued at $290 000 were offered. no other local winners reported.
The Extension Family Living Committee led by Mrs Reuben Koester will hold a public meeting on January “disc mnet t the family future with a will under the new law.” Three Fayette County Bar Association lawyers will explain wills terms guardianship executors joint ownership transfers and inheritance. Husbands and wives are urged to attend.
A Valley Rec reational Development meeting for the Elgin Clermont Wadena area will be held Wednesday January 16 at 8 p.m. at the Elgin Legion hall. The open meeting will present future plans including share sales. FHA representatives from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids will discuss government loan requirements for nonprofits.
The Methodist Men met Thursday evening with nine members in attendance. The lesson titled The Faith That Compels Us No 2 in the series was led by Rev. Collins. After adjournment refreshments were served by Harry Cline.
The Elgin Tertia Club met at Mrs. Robert Moore's home with Mrs. Harry Everett helping. Nineteen members answered roll call with My Dream Vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gernand of Volga showed Alaska slides. A brief business meeting followed and lunch was served.
An open house at St. Pauls Methodist Church in honor of Mr and Mrs Martin Hanson will be held Sunday January 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm A short program starts at 2:00 pm The public is invited with no invitations sent
The Valley High Tigerettes defeated Monticello Sacred Heart 68 to 51 on Saturday night. Fayne Triem scored 26 of Valley’s 40 in the first half, Payne Triem led with 39 points, and Annette Meyer and Susan Kingery added 16 and 13 respectively as Valley built a 54‑37 edge by end of the third and held on with a 14–12 fourth quarter.
Valley High Tigers toppled Fayette Cardinals 54 to 40 on Friday January 3. Led by Larry Halverson 18 and Leslie Olson 12, Valley built a 23 to 16 halftime edge before a strong third quarter. Fayette’s Jim Timmerman led scoring with 10 as Butters and Schmidt added eight each.
The full quarter deans list at Iowa State University lists 607 students earning at least a 3.5 GPA while carrying 15 or more credits. Local students named include Arlington resident Kenneth J F Palmer in History and Volga student William J Pardee in Physics, with available parental names.
Robert Murrell of Grundy Center has been named manager of Elkader Co op replacing the late Everett Neal. Murrell served as vocational agriculture instructor at Central Community High School in Elkader for four and a half years before resigning in 1982. He previously worked as field and assistant manager at Morrison Co op, and assumed duties Friday morning. Neal led Elkader Co op for 10 years before his death.
Thurs Brackin Mysterlog spent Friday evening in the Joe Racking home. Mrs Merlin Hellum and Roger were Sunday evening supper guests in the Schori Herrling home in Wadena. Pastor Roger Peterson from Clermont called at the Ole Reistil Home Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Jack Adrian receives praise and a red rose bouquet as her year as worthy matron ends. Installation by Mrs. Perry Wagner for matron and Mrs. Doran Meyer organist follows with a full slate including Leon Hansen as associate patron and Allen Habeger as secretary. Guests from West Union attend. refreshments follow.
Circle Nora meets at 2 at Mrs Mel Baechler's home with Mrs Louis Becker Sr co hosting and Mrs Clifton Wilson directing the program Circle Ruth gathers at 2 at Mrs John Tillotson's home with Mrs Dale DeSart co hosting and Mrs Martin Wenger assisting Circle Reaches hosts at 8 pm at Mrs Harry Chine's home with Mrs Roger Howard and Mrs Clifford Medberry leading the program
A three story Midwest Speaker Co building in McGregor burned Monday night inflicting about 140000 in losses. Fire departments from McGregor Monona and Prairie du Chien fought the blaze. Manager Floyd Patterson said machinery inventory and completed speakers suffered most and much of the loss is insured. Company owner Louis Boji of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin.
The Rev and Mrs David B Hackmann and children Danny and Cynthia visited Thursday and Friday at the Carl Hackmann home in Savage Minnesota.
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