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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1967
Page
2
Valley High students write letters noting Santa skipped them this year and ask for substitutions. Curtis Sefer wants a drum set, Jeri Martin seeks an automatic jerker cleaner-outer, Kay Larsen asks for a concise bookkeeping answer book, and others hope for a formal next May.
An opinion column argues that perilous fen conditions threaten local safety prompting readers to consider policy responses. The author cites environmental risks, infrastructure strain, and a call for caution without naming individuals or specific events.
An Iowa State University extension tip emphasizes patience and reduced speeds for winter driving. If skidding occurs, steer gently to regain control. If space is unavailable, aim for a snow-filled ditch or shoulder to cushion impact. Caution urged even with tires or chains, which may not prevent skids at high speeds.
The writer argues that world domination goals coexist with anti Communist laws that fail due to freedom constraints. They claim preventing Communism should not sacrifice basic rights like free speech. They acknowledge Communism has a dangerous tendency to threaten American principles and urge vigilance against it.
Valley High Tigerettes led by Linda Collins with 47 points surged past MPL Ti-88, dominating the final three quarters. Teammates Debbie Aanas and Janice Hanson added key points as Valley extended a string of victories in a period game.
Valley Tigerettes stay undefeated with an 83 to 49 win over Starmont. Linda Collins scores 39, Joyce Larson 30, Debbie Aanes 12 as Valley builds leads 20-16, 47-26 at halftime and 71-34 after three quarters. Stormont leaders include Mary Crawford with 21. Next home date Jan 10 vs South Winneshiek.
Valley and Sumner battled Friday night as Sumner led 19-17 at halftime. Valley fell behind 37-21 in the third before a late charge tied it 37-37, paced by Paul Fauser who finished with 47. Sumner held on for a 44-43 victory. Valley Fresh-Daph lost 63-22 with Larry Gardner scoring 12.
Starmont overwhelmed Valley 84 to 53 in a non-conference game on Saturday. The visitors jumped to a 10-1 lead and controlled the pace with a full court press, outrebounding Valley led by 8-4 forward Jim Hotz. Valley scorers included John Leonhart with 19 points, Paul Fauser 14, and Mark DeSart 7 as Starmont pulled away.
Friday January 13 offers meat sandwich au gratin potatoes buttered carrots pickles and celery banana pudding and milk. Monday January 16 features hamburger stew coleslaw peanut butter sandwich yellow cake with peach topping and milk. Tuesday January 17 serves turkey noodle casserole pea salad white muffin and honey pear half and milk. Wednesday January 18 lists meat balls in mashed potatoes and gravy buttered corn.
The Iowa State Conservation Commission reports ongoing waterfowl studies with nearly 1,000 mallards captured, banded, and released on the Missouri River bottoms southwest of Sidney. About 2,000 more mallards are to be banded to aid management data on movements and survival, informing state and federal regulations.
The article describes how banding records capture complete histories of individual birds and how bands are applied and tracked. It notes European origins in the 19th century, early American use in 1803, and expansions into the 1900s with ongoing annual bandings and the role of the Commission in collecting band data. It also mentions that banded birds or those found dead should be returned to the address on the band for data compilation.
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