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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1968

Page

5

Pollock Heads 1968 Clayton County Extension Council

Gordon Pollock of Volga was elected chairman of the 1968 Clayton County Agricultural Extension District Council at its January 3 organizing meeting. Other officers: J. H. Bernhard vice chairman, Gene Watson secretary, George Leon treasurer. Terms expiring Dec 31 1969 include Hefel, Wer ges Jr, DeKeyser, Backhaus, Rekow, Kann, Trey, Siegele, Moon, Fuhrman, Palas. Terms expiring Dec 31 1968 include Watson, Thomas, Leonard, Barrack, Bernhard, Pollock, Gaul, Wenger, Schieltz, Meyer, Reimer.

Ordon Pollock Volga On County Extension Coun Ting Pollock Highland Townip J. H. Bernhard McGregor Gene Watson Elkaler George Leon Ward Elkader Giard Boardman Cox Creek Tthe 56Th General Assembly Clayton County Agricultural Extension District John F. Hefel Holy Cross Buena Vista Raynold Werges, Jr Garnavillo Clayton Julius Gerald Palas Farmersburg Wagner Don Thomas Strawberry Point Cass George Leonard Gary Barrack Gordon Pollock Highland Alvin Gaul Lodomille Lester Wenger Elgin Marion Ed Schieltz Guttenberg Millville Keith Meyer Read Halden Reimer

WSCS General Meeting Highlights and Christmas Card Drive

Nineteen members answered roll call at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting held in church parlors. Mrs. Lucian Appelman led the program Residence Homes Find a Way, with Worship by Mrs. Gerald Gutcher. Mrs. Rex Mulford collects Christmas cards for Dr. Chen Wei Ping in Taipei to aid servicemen. leave cards with Mrs. Mulford or Tillotson's Hardware no comic scenes.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Lucian Appelman Gerald Gutcher Charles Wenger Robert Falk Rex Mulford Chen Wei Ping Taipei Taiwan China

Lutheran Circles Meet This Week Across Five Groups

Lutheran circles announce meetings on January 16 to 18. Circle Truth gathers January 16 at 8:00 p.m. under Mrs. Elmer Meyer. Circle Faith meets January 18 at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Russell Wenger leading. Circle Courage hosts January 18 at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Denny Brake in charge. Circle Cheer convenes January 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Otis Torkelson’s with Mrs. Earl Seitz teaching. Circle Peace meets January 17 at 8:00 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Everett with Mrs. Ivan Torkelson as program head.

Circle Courage Harvey Paulsen Denny J. Brake Circle Faith Orvin Rants Russell Wenger Circle Cheer Otis Torkelson Earl Seitz Circle Truth Conner Dummarmuth Elmer Meyer Circle Peace Harry Everett Ivan Torkelson

Mrs. Ernie Johnson Joins Husband in Germany

Mrs. Ernie Johnson and Kathy Gehring traveled to Chicago on Saturday where Mrs. Johnson then flew to Frankfurt to join her husband serving with the U S Army in Germany at Bad Hersfeld.

Ernie Johnson Kathy Gehring Chicago

Basic Skills Tests Set for Valley Schools Week

The Basic Skills Tests will be given in grades 3 through B in the Valley Community Schools the mornings of Monday through Thursday January 29 through February 1. Tests cover Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Language Skills spelling capitalization punctuation usage Work Study Skills including map reading and graphs and tables and use of references Arithmetic Skills concepts and problem solving. Parents should note the testing days and ensure pupils attend with adequate rest to perform their best.

Valley Community

Elgin Library Annual Report Highlights 1967 Activity

The Elgin Library reported 1967 loan of 15 882 items to 593 patrons, up 2 152 from 1966, with 341 new books. Total collection 3 137 volumes. 36 magazines and state traveling library records on loan. Income 2 345 68. expenses 2 102 20. balance 243 46. Librarian Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus. assistants Jeri Martin Susan Torkelson Mrs. Harry Everett. board members listed. Monthly board meetings first Thursday at 7 30.

Elgin Library Elgin Library Board Kenneth Blockhus Marion Township Coop Jeri

Water Prey and Game book memorial for Mrs Albert Schori

The Elgin Public Library received National Geographic Society's Water Prey and Game Birds of North America as a memorial for Mrs. Albert Schori, who enjoyed observing birds. Patrons are reminded the library is open Wednesday afternoons, with hours listed for Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Delivery to shut-ins is available by request.

Elgin North America National Geographic Society Albert Schori Tillotson's

Jeanie Imoehl Receives First Holy Communion

Jeanie Imoehl daughter of Mr and Mrs Laverne Imoehl received her first Holy Communion at the 10 oclock mass Sunday January 7 at St Peter s Catholic Church Dinner guests at the Imoehl home included Rev Louis Zee Clermont and Mr and Mrs Frank Impehl Ossian NOTICE The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday afternoon January 16 at the Legion Hall Hostesses will be Mrs Leola Welch and Mr R A Crider

Jeanie Imoehl Laverne Imoehl St. Peter's Catholic Church Louis Zee Clermont Frank Impehl Ossian American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Leola Welch R. A. Crider

Culver Holds News Media Dinner in National Area

Congressman John C. Culver hosted a dinner for local press at Kountry Manor National with Mrs. Culver and aide Dick Clark. Newspapers from Straw berry Point Elkader Elgin Guttenberg and McGregor and radio KOEL attended among 15 reporters. Topics included taxes budgets economy inflation poverty programs foreign aid and military expenses.

John C. Culver Kountry Manor National Culver Dick Clark Cong. Culver Strawberry Point Elkader Elgin Guttenberg McGregor KOEL Congress OEO

Engagement of Toyce Larson to Robert Rothlisberger

Mr and Mrs Donald Larson of West Union announce the engagement of their daughter Toyce to Robert Rothlisberger son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Rothlisberger of Elgin The bride elect a Valley Community High School Elgin graduate and a freshman at Upper Iowa College Fayette Mr Rothlisberger a Valley graduate recently completed a three year Navy tour and is now farming near Elgin A summer wedding is planned

Donald Larson West Union lToyce Robert Rothlisberger LeRoy, Rothlisberger Elgin Valley Community High School Upper Iowa College Fayette Rothlisberger Navy

Elgin Christmas Seal drive totals and appeal

The Elgin Christmas Seal workers report 220 letters mailed to residents on Nov 1 and 164 responses returned. Donations are still needed to reach the 1967 goal, with January offering a final chance to contribute. Mrs Louis Lehman is the Elgin Seal Chair.

Elgin Louis Lehman Elgin Seal Chm

Couple Returns From Germany on Furlough

Pvt. Ronald Corbin and his wife and child Todd arrived Saturday evening from Germany where Pvt. Corbin was stationed with the US Army. They will spend several weeks furlough visiting Edwin Frieden and Clair Corbin homes.

Germany Ronald Corbin Todd Pvt. Corbin US Army Corbin’s Edwin Frieden Clair Corbin

Social Hour Club Meeting Held January at Mrs. Eugette Medberry’s

The Social Hour Club met in January at Mrs Eugette Medberry's home with seven members and one guest. Officers were elected: Louis Becker Jr presiding, Bill Bennett vice pres., Kenneth Strong secretary treasurer, and Eugene Medberry reporter. Contests and lunch followed. Next meeting is February 7 at 7 pm in Lefton hall with a pot luck supper. husbands will be guests, 500 will furnish the entertainment. members to bring covered dishes and sandwiches.

Eugette. Medberry Louis Becker Jr Bill Bennett Kenneth Strong Eugene Medberry Lefton Hall

Wadena Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Celebrations

The Wadena American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion hall on Thursday night June 4. Nine members and one guest attended. Reports were given, baskets were packed and delivered, and thanks sent to Marshalltown. Upcoming events include an Independence party January 17 and a mid year conference January 14–15 in Des Moines. Births and anniversaries noted include Miriam Whaley born January 1 1968 at State University of Arkansas and the 40th wedding anniversary for Ed and Mrs. Gernand celebrated January 4 with dinner at Valley Inn.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Madge Murray Marshalltown Independence Leo Ainsworth Bert Aylsworth Gene Aylsworth Cherter Siedel Des Moines Earl Livingston Murray Kenneth Buroden Radio Free Europe Bert. Aylsworth Leo Herriman Ruorden Charlie Winter Miriam Frank Whaley State University of Arkansas Ed Gernand The Valley Inn Lyle Jones Duane Dostel Cedar Rapids Fred Gernard Volga Clarence Nus Arlington Earl Helen Hazel Rothlisberger Elgin Arthur Jellings Raymond Jellings Carl Rubens Faye Whittenbaugh Gernand

Whittenbaugh engages to Zeleny in Wadena wedding plan

Connie Marie Whittenbaugh and Thomas Zeleny announce their engagement. Connie is a senior at Upper Iowa University while Thomas will study there. They plan a late summer wedding in Wadena with remarks from local families, and more details on Page 4.

Connie Marie Whittenbaugh Faye Whittenbaugh Wadena Connie Marie Thomas Zeleny Louis Zeleny Salina Kansas Zeleny Miss Whittenbaugh Upper Iowa College

Postmaster Reminds Mailers of New Rates

The closing out farm sale of the Lewis C. Butikofers will be held next Wednesday, Jan. 17, beginning at 12:00 noon. The farm is located about three miles east of Elgin on the south river road. One hundred, seventeen head of livestock will be offered for sale, including 26 Holstein milk cows, milking equipment, a complete line of farm machinery, hogs and equipment and feed. For complete listing and other information see their ad on page 7 of this issue.

Lewis C

Leo Hanson Died Saturday in Des Moines at 57

Leo E. Hanson 57 died at his Des Moines home following a heart attack. He was a watch repairman for Toledo Jewelers at Younkers store and had lived in Des Moines three years after Elkader and Altona. WWII veteran, Kansas City School of Watchmaking graduate, born near Elgin. Survived by wife Olive a daughter Tara his mother Mrs. Lydia Hansen Elkader three brothers Harry Aden Elkader Adolph Jr Cedar Rapids three sisters Edna Olson St Olaf Lola Elvers Elkader Marjorie George Patton Evansville Ind. Prayer service Sunday at Westover Funeral Home Des Moines and Tuesday 2:00 pm at Peace United Church of Christ Elkader. Burial Elkader cemetery.

Leo E. Hanson Des Moines Hanson Toledo Jewelers Younkers Dept Elkader Altona Kansas City School of Watchmaking Elgin Olive Tara Peace United Church of Christ Elkader J Cemetery

Mother of the Year Entrants Sought by F B Women

Clayton County Farm Bureau women seek entrants for the state Mother of the Year contest for 1968. Eligible candidates should be successful and active in her town, have a youngest child at least 15, be active in a religious group, and embody courage patience and kindness. Send entries to the Farm Bureau offices by February 1.

F. B C. C. Clayton County Wne Farm Bureau

Fabricate Club News and Resolutions Meeting Highlights

The Fabricate Club met on Tuesday evening January 2 at Mrs. Dale Seitz home with Mrs. George Lerch as co hostesses. Seven members answered roll call with New Year s resolutions. Guest Mrs. DeVere Halverson attended. Members made wastebaskets. The next meeting will be February 6 at Mrs. Keith Johnson s home and will be a card party with husbands as guests.

Fabricate Club Dale Seitz George Lerch DeVere Halverson Keith Johnson

Ossian Family Found Dead in Farm Home

Mr and Mrs Edwin Monroe and their six children were found dead Monday night at their Ossian area farm home. Carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty bottled gas heater is listed as the cause. Surviving relatives include Mrs Monroe’s parents Elmer and wife, one brother Robert of Postville, and sister Mrs Joe Reierson of Elgin. Funeral services are set for Friday January 12 at 1 30 pm at the South Winneshiek grade school gym in Ossian with Schutte Funeral Home in charge.

Edwin Monroe Ossian Ed Monroe Virginia Larry Robert Patricia Wayne Jeannie Janice Monroe Elmer Eberling Postville Joe Reierson Elgin South Winneshiek Grade School Schutte Funeral Home

F B Teaching Scholarships Available for Seniors

Seniors aiming for teaching careers may apply for the Farm Bureau Women's two year scholarship. Criteria require farm residence or parent Farm Bureau membership, county of residence application, financial need, top one third class rank, good health, and strong teaching interest. Contact guidance counselor. forms sent countywide. due February 9 to Mrs Allen Werges Garnavillo Iowa.

Farm Bureau Allen Werges Garnavillo Iowa

Methodist Circles Meet January 18 at three homes

Methodist Circles to meet January 18 at 2 00 PM. Circle Dorcas convenes at Mrs Delmer Kingery home with Mrs Wayne Gilson as co host and devotional by Mrs Myrtle Kohler. Circle Nora gathers at Mrs Lee Roy Collins residence with Mrs Eugene Schori as cohost and program by Mrs Gerald Gutcher. Circle Rachael meets at Mrs Guernsey Smith home with co host Mrs Wm Dummermuth and program by Mrs Robert Medberry and Mrs Curtis Gilson.

Circle Dorcas Delmer Kingery Wayne Gilson Myrtle Kohler Nora Lee Roy Collins Eugene Schori Gerald Gutcher Circle Rachael Will Meet Jan. 18, At 2:00, At the Home of Mrs. Guernsey Smith Wm. Dummermuth Robert Medberry Curtis Gilson

Valley Tigers Defeat West Central in Upper Iowa clash

Valley High powered late in the game to beat West Central 57 to 49. Leonhart scored 20 and DeSart 21 for the Tigers as Valley improves to 6 1 in the Upper Iowa Conference. Picture appears on page six.

Valley Tigers Blue Devils Tigers Leonhart DeSart Valley High West Central Valley Upper Iowa

Hospital Stays and Transfers Across Iowa and Minnesota

Reports show Mrs Ruth Adrian in Northwest Hospital Des Moines Room 202 after admission. Mrs Allan Anderson entered St Josephs Hospital New Hampton Room 120. Mrs C B Schori moved from Postville hospital to Rochester Minn Methodist Hospital Room 701. Mrs Allen Habeger a patient Scholtz Hospital Waterloo Room 205 with two week stay. flowers requested not to be sent.

Tll Ruth Adrian Northwest Hospital 48Th and Franklin Des Moines Iowa Allan Anderson New Hampton St. Joseph's Hospital Room Rochester C. B. Schori Postville Hospital Methodist Hospital Minn Allen Habeger Scholtz Hospital Waterloo

Postmaster McMillan Recaps New Postage Rates Effective Jan 7

Postmaster McMillan reminded mailers that new postage rates took effect January 7. First class letters rise to six cents per ounce, air mail ten cents per ounce, postal cards five cents, and air postal cards eight and a half cents. He noted large percentage increases for newspapers magazines and advertising mail and explained heavier pieces will be routed by air. Extra one cent stamps remain available and supplies of six cent stamps meet the new rates.

McMillan Mexico Canada Air Parcel Post Air Sources Post

Tigerettes Defeated In Overtime By West Central

Valley girls lost 53 to 52 in overtime to West Central Friday night. The Dev ilettes edged ahead late as both teams traded leads, with strong balanced play throughout the game and a photo on page four.

Valley Girls West Central Devilettes Tigerettes Valley

Elgin Homecoming Dates Set Amid Committee Changes

Elgin Community Club announced July 5 6 and 7 1998 as the homecoming dates replacing earlier tentative plans due to concession issues. The meeting also named new committees for 1968 with contacts for membership financing and promotions and dues set at 29 per person per year.

Elgin Community Club Elgin Walt Kohler Carlton Krueger H. H. Wolf Dean DeSart Charles Capper Jr Jim Hermen Gene Leo Lehman Barney Larson Kenton Krueger Francis Butikofer Cliff Wilson C. B. Schori Dale Jensen Lsted

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Extension Council WSCS Husband Elgin Library Annual Report Library News Miss Joyce Larson Wadena News Mrs Naowi Crandall Butikofer Leo Hanson Methodist
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